Introductory to Biological Methods (Biology 1000)

Syllabus

Spring Semester 2006


Instructor:  

Dr. S. Bradford Cook

Pennebaker Hall, Room 315

(931) 372-3194

sbcook@tntech.edu

 

 

Thursday at 3:00-4:50 P.M., PR- 320

 

 


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 Course Description:  Introduction to Biological Methods is an entry-level course designed to provide the student with basic knowledge needed to develop career goals and succeed in the academic program in the Department of Biology.  Participants will complete simple exercises demonstrating that they understand concepts and basic skills presented in lectures and computer laboratory.  The lecture format will be somewhat informal, and students are strongly encouraged to participate in class discussions.  


Grading:  Students will be given assignments throughout the semester with a variable number of points associated with each, dependent upon the amount of work required to complete each assignment.  Assignments will be graded based upon the thoroughness to which the assignment is completed (i.e., if you do everything that I ask, you will receive full credit).  Assignments submitted late will have a deduction of 10% per day after the assigned date. 

Final grades will be based on a 10-point scale (i.e., 90% = A, 80% = B, 70% = C, 60% = D, Below 60% = F).


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Attendance:  Attendance in Biol 1000 (PR 320 & 211) is required under University Policy. 


Accommodation Required:  Students having a disability and requiring accommodation should contact the Coordinator of Disability Service (Box 5091) for assistance as needed.  An Accommodation Request Form must be completed and submitted to the Office of Disability Services within the first week of the course (Forms located in Room 112 of Roaden University Center).