Distance Education Course FACTSHEET

SPRING 2010
 

Principles of Biology I
BIO103A
Prerequisites: None
Credit Hours: 4 credit(s)
Corequisites: BIO103L
Required Lab: BIO103L - Students must registered for any one the BIO103 labs offered on campus.
Restrictions: None.
   
Instructor:
 Daron Goodloe
Address:
 P.O. Box 2545
Muscle Shoals, AL  35660
E-mail:
 dgoodloe@nwscc.edu
Phone:
 256-331-5372
Fax:
  
Course Description:

BIO103A is the theory portion only of BIO103.  Students must take BIO103L as a co-requisite to BIO103A.  BIO103L is the lab portion that accompanies the lecture class.  This is an introductory course for science and non-science majors.  It covers physical, chemical, and biological principles common to all organisms.  These principles are explained through a study of cell structure and function, cellular reproduction, basic biochemistry, cell energetics, the process of photosynthesis, and Mendelian and molecular genetics.  Also included are the scientific method, basic principles of evolution, and an overview of the diversity of life with emphasis on viruses, prokaryotes, and protist.  A 120 minute laboratory is required.
 

Course Website :
  ** Access to the website is restricted to registered students and will not be available until the start of the semester.
Learning Management System : Moodle
Watch the video! On-campus or Off-campus		 Moodle
 
Primary Delivery Format:
 Internet + On-Campus Lab Work

Additional Technology Requirements :
 Computer with Internet Access (preferably DSL Connection or Higher)
Personal E-Mail Address (Yahoo, Gmail, etc.)
Lab Information:
 Students are required to attend one of the BIO103 labs offered on campus.  Students should check the published schedule of classes for BIO103 lab offerings.

Students also have access to computers in campus computer labs, libraries, and career centers if needed to complete course assignments..

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Going to Campus : Students within commuting distance will be required to come to campus to take ?? exams during the semester. Students not within reasonable commuting distance (over 100 miles) will be required to have an approved proctoring arrangement used for all exams. Proctoring arrangements for all exams should be made and confirmed within the first three weeks of classes. Students should speak with the instructor regarding test proctoring, and the Distance Education Office will work with the student to find an appropriate proctor.
 
Special Attendance Requirements : Students must enroll in and attend one of the available on campus BIO103 labs.  Students are also required to take course exams on campus
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Course Requirements & Assignments: Please refer to course syllabus. The syllabus will be posted for registered students in Blackboard and will be available by the end of the second day of classes.  A sample course syllabus is linked here.  However, the instructor reserves the right to modify the course syllabus and assignments at his/her discretion.

Course Materials:
 
Textbooks: Life,  2004, 5th Edition, Lewis, Gaffin, Hoefnagels & Parker
 
Additional Requirements:  Course audio lectures will be available via streaming links in Blackboard.  This will require a high speed internet connection.

Recommended Supplies:  None
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Tuition & Fees:

Distance education students will pay $110 per credit hour enrolled.  This equals $330 for a 3 credit hour course or $440 for a four credit hour class.
 
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For general information on NW-SCC's Distance Education courses, please contact April Cookson at 256-331-5395 or cookson@nwscc.edu.

For specific information regarding this course, please contact Daron Goodloe,  the course instructor, at 256-331-5372 or  dgoodloe@nwscc.edu.

For registration information, please visit the NW-SCC Admissions Office,  call 256-331-5267 or toll-free 800-645-8967, or e-mail your questions to dhamm@nwscc.edu.
 

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