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    Jordan University of Science and Technology: Faculty of Science & Arts Applied Biological Sciences Department

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    This document provides information about the Biology 101 course offered in the first semester of 2017-2018 at Jordan University of Science and Technology. The 3-credit course covers topics like cell structure and function, metabolism, genetics, and heredity. It uses the 10th edition of Biology: A Global Approach as the primary textbook. The course is taught by Dr. Qutaiba Ababneh and meets on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00-11:30 AM in Science Hall 1. Assessment includes exams, quizzes, and projects, with exams accounting for 60% of the final grade. Policies outline attendance requirements and prohibitions on cell phones and cheating during exams.

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    This document provides information about the Biology 101 course offered in the first semester of 2017-2018 at Jordan University of Science and Technology. The 3-credit course covers topics like cell structure and function, metabolism, genetics, and heredity. It uses the 10th edition of Biology: A Global Approach as the primary textbook. The course is taught by Dr. Qutaiba Ababneh and meets on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00-11:30 AM in Science Hall 1. Assessment includes exams, quizzes, and projects, with exams accounting for 60% of the final grade. Policies outline attendance requirements and prohibitions on cell phones and cheating during exams.

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    Jordan University of Science and Technology

    Faculty of Science & Arts


    Applied Biological Sciences Department

    BIO101 General Biology (1)

    First Semester 2017-2018

    Course Catalog

    3 Credit Hours. Biology 101 is dedicated to the study of the molecular and cellular basis of life. Topics include cell
    structure and function, information flow, metabolism, cellular reproduction, Mendelian and modern genetics. This course
    is designed for students planning to major in biotechnology, genetics or a related disciplines.

    Text Book

    Title Biology: A global Approach

    Author(s) Campell, Urry, Cain, Wasserman, Minorsky, Reece

    Edition 10th Edition

    Short Name 1

    Other 11th edition Pearson Education Inc.


    Information

    Course References
    Instructor
    Name Dr. Qutaiba Ababneh
    Office Location PH1L1
    Office Hours Sun : 08:30 - 10:00
    Mon : 08:30 - 10:00
    Tue : 09:00 - 10:30
    Wed : 11:30 - 13:00
    Email qoababneh@just.edu.jo

    Class Schedule & Room

    Section 1:
    Lecture Time: Mon, Wed : 10:00 - 11:30
    Room: SCIENCE HALL1

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    Tentative List of Topics Covered

    Weeks Topic References

    Weeks 1, 2 Biological Macromolecules and Lipids 5 (114-139) From 1

    Weeks 3, 4 Cell Structure and Function 7 (163-195) From 1

    Week 5 Cell Membranes 8 (196-212) From 1

    Week 6 Cell Respiration 10 (236-258) From 1

    Week 7 Photosynthetic Processes 11 (259-283) From 1

    Week 8 Mitosis 12 (284-302) From 1

    Week 9 Sexual Life Cycle and Meiosis 13 (304-318) From 1

    Weeks 10, 11 Mendelian Genetics 14 (319-343) From 1

    Weeks 11, 12 Linkage and Chromosomes 15 (344-363) From 1

    Weeks 13, 14 Nucleic Acids and Inheritance 16 (364-384) From 1

    Assessment
    Mapping of Course Objectives to Program Student Outcomes1 method

    Describe the basic properties of the major classes of biological molecules needed for life [1A] First Exam

    Compare and contrast the structures, membranes, reproduction, and subcellular characteristics and First Exam
    functions of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells [1A]

    Describe and explain the principles of Bioenergetics [1A]

    Describe the importance of cell division in maintaining the continuity of life [1A]

    Define and apply the principles of Mendelian genetics and its modern extensions to the unity and
    diversity of life [3A, 1D]

    Understand the molecular, structural and chromosomal basis of heredity. [1A]

    Relationship to Program Student Outcomes (Out of 100%)

    A B C D E F

    97.50 2.50

    Evaluation

    Assessment Tool Weight

    First Exam 20%

    Second Exam 20%

    Quizzes 15%

    Projects 5%

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    Final Exam 40%

    Policy

    Class Your class attendance is mandatory. Absences in excess of 20% of the total lecture hours will result in your
    Attendance being dropped from the course with a failing grade

    Makeup Make-up exam appeals should be filed within one week of the missed exam
    Exams

    Cell Cell phones are completely prohibited during examinations according to the university regulations i.e. you
    phones are not allowed to bring your phone into the exam hall

    Cell Cell phones must be turned off during lectures. No incoming or outgoing calls or text messages are allowed
    phones

    Cheating Unethical conduct, including cheating during examinations, will result in punishment by the university
    administration

    Date Printed: 2017-11-28

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