BIOSCI-100 - General Biology - Julie Nguyen
| Course: | General Biology |
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| Professor: | Julie Nguyen |
| Email: | julie.nguyen@canyons.edu |
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Introduction
Hello students – welcome to BIOSCI-100-73300. I am Julie Nguyen, your General Biology Professor for the Hybrid Winter 2024 section. We are going to be working together for the next five intensive weeks to learn the general world of biology and the nature of science. We will be 100% Online for the lectures and 100% face-to-face for the lab activities. I hope you are as excited as I am to jump start the course next year starting on Tuesday January 02, 2024. I know your goal is to complete this class with, of course with a good grade. My goal, as your instructor, is to lead and provide you all with a concrete fundamental concept of biological sciences, so that you can use it to your everyday life, work, and future endeavor. Let’s work and support each other together to make our goal a success!
Course Description
Explores the structure, function and development of living systems from cells to ecosystems.
No credit for BIOSCI-100 if taken after BIOSCI-106, 107, 107, 201, 202, 204, 205, 115, 116, or 221.
Lecture Student Learning Outcome:
Characterize the nature of science and scientific inquiry, and describe and analyze biological concepts from cells to ecosystems on a basic level.
Laboratory Student Learning Outcome:
Evaluate and analyze data and observations based on standard methods of scientific inquiry.
What to Expect in this Course
1. The lecture portion of course is divided into two, with half delivered online in Canvas modules and the other half delivered through in-person activities during the first hour of our laboratory meetings on campus. The reason is because most if not all of your lab activities are aligned with the lecture learning modules. All lecture materials will be presented in an asynchronous online format.
2. We will meet T, W, & Th for the next five weeks on campus. The lab attendance is mandatory – especially the first day of class. Attendance is required per college policy, which states, “Any student absent for any reason for more than 10% of the class meetings may be dropped by the instructor prior to 75% of the course.” Consistent and regular “attendance” is vital in order to keep up with the course’s fast and intensive 5-week pace. If you miss two days’ worth of lab course work without contacting me with justification, you will be dropped from the course for “non-attendance.”
Students are expected to read ahead each assigned lab activity prior coming to class. In order to earn a good part of the course final grade, students are required to bring to class the lab manual to complete each assigned lab activity accordingly.
If you are in need of special accommodations, you should register with the office of AAC (Academic Accommodation Center) at COC at the beginning of the semester. Student needs to provide an official accommodation letter to the instructor in order to ensure that the needs during the course are met (refer to Additional Resources / AAC section below.)
Types of Assessments
Types of Assessments:
Lecture exams, lab midterms and final exams will be administered in person during the designated lab meeting times. There will also be pre-lab quizzes given online and post-lab quizzes in person at the beginning of each lab period. Additional online assessments and discussion board assignments will be assigned accordingly.
Textbook Information
Textbook Information for Lecture: “Concepts of Biology”, from Openstax
Access for free at https://openstax.org/books/concepts-biology/pages/1-introduction
Lab Manual Information for Lab Activities: “Building Knowledge Through Experiments: 4th ed.
Hard copy is only available from the COC bookstore.
You can also access a digital copy for free on our class Canvas site.
Other Relevant Course Information
Additional Resources
Canvas: This course can be accessed on the first day of class via Canvas at https://coc.instructure.com. Log into Canvas using your CanyonsID single sign-on:
- CanyonsID Username is your COC student email address (Ex: username@my.canyons.edu)
- CanyonsID Password is your COC student email password
Please visit the Get to Know Your Online Classroom page for help logging into Canvas and for tips on using Canvas and Zoom. Canvas Chat Support is also available 24/7 for any Canvas related issues.
Online Education
Check out the Online Education website for more information on a variety of topics that can help you be a successful online student such as: exam proctoring, learning styles, computer skills, and tips for student success. If this is your first online course, feel free to take our online learning readiness assessment to assess your skills.
The Learning Center (TLC)
The TLC provides FREE online tutoring resources to COC students!
Academic Accommodation Center (AAC)
College of the Canyons AAC provides educational services and access for eligible students with documented disabilities who intend to pursue coursework at COC. A variety of programs and services are available which afford eligible students with disabilities the opportunity to participate fully in all aspects of the college programs and activities through appropriate and reasonable accommodations. For more information on their services visit the Academic Accommodation Center website.
Online Counseling
The Counseling Department offers appointments online. You can schedule an appointment by visiting the Online Counseling website. Counselors can help you map out a plan to reach your educational goals as well as advise you on course selection and registration.
Management of Stress and Mental Health
Often the pressure on our students is very strong, involving academic commitments, relationships, outside jobs and family pressure to name a few. The staff and faculty of College of the Canyons are here to see you succeed academically and care about your emotional and physical health. You can learn more about the broad range of confidential student services, including counseling and mental health services available on campus by visiting the Student Health & Wellness Center in the Student Services Building (across from the bookstore). The phone number is 661-362-3259 that you can call 24/7. You can also e mail for an appointment at StudentHealthCenter@canyons.edu. At the Canyon Country Campus the Health Center will be in the new Student Services Building.
Also, the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number is now 988. All students at COC are encouraged to enter that phone number in their cells. You can call it when you, or someone you know, is having thoughts of suicide or is in severe distress.
You can also now use the Crisis Text Line: Just text "Courage" to 741741. Someone will get back to you immediately. Its free, 24/7, and confidential.
Veterans Resource Center
The College of the Canyons Veterans Resource Center is a department within the Student Services Division at the college, created to help veterans and veteran dependents with applying to College of the Canyons, enrolling in classes, and requesting VA Education or Vocational Benefits. For more information, please visit the Veterans Resource Center website, email veterans@canyons.edu or phone (661) 362-3469.
Library
The “Library” provides live online and in-person research help, access to a full range of e-resources and physical materials that support the curriculum, individual and group study areas, and much more!
Last updated: 11/30/2023 Sub#: 1677
Any questions, feel free to email me at julie.nguyen@canyons.edu, or visit my office hours (OH) remotely on Monday and Friday (8am to 9:00am) starting first week of class via Canvas Zoom Link. If necessary, you can request a special OH with me by sending me an email request via Canvas email box.
I look forward to our 2024 Winter session! Regards, Prof. JN
Additional Resources
Canvas
This course can be accessed on the first day of class via Canvas at https://coc.instructure.com. Log into Canvas using your CanyonsID single sign-on:
- CanyonsID Username is your COC student email address (Ex: username@my.canyons.edu)
- CanyonsID Password is your COC student email password
Please visit the Get to Know Your Online Classroom page for help logging into Canvas and for tips on using Canvas and Zoom. Canvas Chat Support is also available 24/7 for any Canvas related issues.
Online Education
Check out the Online Education website for more information on a variety of topics that can help you be a successful online student such as: exam proctoring, learning styles, computer skills, and tips for student success. If this is your first online course, feel free to take our online learning readiness assessment to assess your skills.
The Learning Center (TLC)
The TLC provides FREE online tutoring resources to COC students!
Academic Accommodation Center (AAC)
College of the Canyons AAC provides educational services and access for eligible students with documented disabilities who intend to pursue coursework at COC. A variety of programs and services are available which afford eligible students with disabilities the opportunity to participate fully in all aspects of the college programs and activities through appropriate and reasonable accommodations. For more information on their services visit the Academic Accomodation Center website.
Online Counseling
The Counseling Department offers appointments online. You can schedule an appointment by visiting the Online Counseling website. Counselors can help you map out a plan to reach your educational goals as well as advise you on course selection and registration.
Management of Stress and Mental Health
Often the pressure on our students is very strong, involving academic commitments, relationships, outside jobs and family pressure to name a few. The staff and faculty of College of the Canyons are here to see you succeed academically and care about your emotional and physical health. You can learn more about the broad range of confidential student services, including counseling and mental health services available on campus by visiting the Student Health & Wellness Center in the Student Services Building (across from the bookstore). The phone number is 661-362-3259 that you can call 24/7. You can also e mail for an appointment at StudentHealthCenter@canyons.edu. At the Canyon Country Campus the Health Center will be in the new Student Services Building.
Also, the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number is now 988. All students at COC are encouraged to enter that phone number in their cells. You can call it when you, or someone you know, is having thoughts of suicide or is in severe distress.
You can also now use the Crisis Text Line: Just text "Courage" to 741741. Someone will get back to you immediately. Its free, 24/7, and confidential.
Veterans Resource Center
The College of the Canyons Veterans Resource Center is a department within the Student Services Division at the college, created to help veterans and veteran dependents with applying to College of the Canyons, enrolling in classes, and requesting VA Education or Vocational Benefits. For more information please visit the Veterans Resource Center website, email veterans@canyons.edu or phone (661) 362-3469.
Library
The Library provides live online and in-person research help, access to a full range of e-resources and physical materials that support the curriculum, individual and group study areas, and much more!
Last updated: 12/13/2023 Sub#: 1685