Syllabus BIOL 1444.pdf

General Life I – Molecular & Cellular Concepts, Fall 2022, is a 4-credit course with lectures in Bolin Hall, Room 127, and labs in Room 214. Instructor Dr. Timothy J. Pegg's contact information is provided, along with office hours and class times. Required texts include "Life: The Science of Biology" and the "BIOL 1114 Laboratory Manual." The course introduces principles and concepts describing living systems at the molecular and cellular levels, with objectives including understanding scientific methods, identifying properties of major molecules, and recognizing similarities and differences among cells. Course policies cover excused absences, Desire-to-Learn (D2L) usage, grading, and electronics in class. The grading scale is provided, with assignments including quizzes, lecture exams, a final exam, lab assignments, and a research paper for honors students. University policies on campus carry, active shooter information, and smoking/tobacco are also outlined.