Dr. Ted Lee, 305 Biology, pbx 5395, e-mail leet. 

Dr. David Marcey, 307 Biology, pbx 5392, 
e-mail marcey.

Linked Resources

Course Outline (reading assignments, 
test dates, ect.)

Required Text: Life, the Science of Biology, by Purves, Orians, & Heller, 5th ed.

Additional Required Reading: Articles on reserve in Olin &Handouts handed out in class.

Multimedia Tutorial: Flowers, Mendelian genetics simulation; Plasmid, restriction cutting simulation. You are required to master both these simulation programs. They can be run on any NT machine, from p:\data\biology\biol07\tutorial\flowers.exe or plasmid.exe. Or you can drag the Tutorial directory onto a floppy, and run the programs on your own PC, using Win3.1 or Win95.

Genetics Electronic Companion, Cogito. Runs on Win 3.11, 95, NT. Optional purchase at Bookstore. This program is most useful for students who have difficulty with genetics concepts.

Supplemental Learning Material: Your instructors will provide additional learning aids that are accessable on the WWW or on the local Kenyon network. Many slides and Web pages containing material presented in class can be found online or on the network at p:\data\biology\biol07. Also, there are links on this page to supplemental information such as sample multiple choice test questions and a glossary of some terms used in the class. See linked resources, below.

About the course. This course introduces the mechanisms of heredity, the expression of genetic information, and the process of development, including genetic control of development. Genetics and development are part of a continuous process revealing a fundamental kinship of life on earth. Genetics as a tool for the study of biological problems will be introduced, as will some current topics in biotechnology. Students wishing to explore these topics in greater detail are referred to the upper division courses in Genetics, Developmental Biology, Cell Physiology, and Molecular Biology. For a more complete view of basic biology, students should continue in BIOL 6, From Cell to Organism, and BIOL 8, Population and Ecology.

Grading. 100% class attendance is expected and attendance will count as 10% of your grade. The remaining 90% will be an average of four, one-hour examinations. The two-hour final exam during final's week is OPTIONAL, and if you choose this option your final exam grade will be substituted for your lowest single test grade of the semester, unless the final exam grade is lower than any of these. So, taking the final exam cannot hurt your grade.

How to do well in this class.

• ATTEND EVERY CLASS. Most material covered on exams is best learned through class lectures. That is why Kenyon costs as much as it does. Every class you miss is ~$100 in the trash.
• Complete all assigned reading, problems, and computer tutorials by the date assigned on the syllabus. Do not plan on cramming for exams because there is far too much material covered in this class to learn in a few hours. Keep up with the course outline. Participate in e-mail discussions, when applicable.
• When reading your text, note the chapter organization, paying attention to headings and subheadings. This will help you keep track of the topical organization of your book. Take notes on your reading, writing down questions you may wish to have clarified.
• Come to class ready to pay attention and take thorough and detailed notes. Note that lecture material includes material not found in the reading. Review your notes and reading every week. We recommend copying and organizing your class and reading notes weekly as an effective study method.
• Attend review sessions held outside of scheduled classes. These optional sessions offer you the chance to ask your own questions and review difficult topics. If you feel that you might benefit further from being tutored by a biology major who has done well in Bio 7, contact one of us and we can facilitate such an arrangement.
• E-mail your instructor if you want to discuss anything. We read e-mail several times daily. We also have plenty of office hours; stop by.

Academic Honesty. You must know the rules and standards for academic honesty defined in the Student Handbook. We will prosecute any hint of academic dishonesty to the fullest extent through the AIB.

Disability. If you have a disability and therefore may have need for some type of accommodation(s) in order to participate fully in this class, please feel free to discuss your concerns in private with me AND be sure to contact Dean Jane Martindell at PBX 5145 or via electronic mail at MARTINDELLJ.