The instructor reserves the right to change this schedule if needed. Notices of changes will be made available through the course WWW page as soon as possible.
Jan. 12, 14, 16: Introduction to biology / The scientific method(s)
Jan. 19: HOLIDAYJan. 21, 23: Scientific method(s) and scientific reasoning
Jan. 26, 28, 30: What is life? / Biodiversity: Bacteria, protists, and fungi
Feb. 2, 4, 6: Biodiversity: Plants and animals
Feb. 9, 11, 13: Yeah, yeah, but what did that Charles Darwin guy actually do, anyway?
Feb. 16, 18: More on the E-word
Feb. 20: EXAM 1 -- View answer key
Feb. 22, 25, 27: Cells: Structure, function, and cell division
March 1, 3, 5: Mendelian genetics
March 8, 10, 12: More Mendelian wrinkles / A very brief bit of biochemistry
March 15, 17: Introduction to DNA.
March 19: EXAM 2 -- View answer key, finally. . .
March 22, 24, 26: SPRING BREAK
March 29, 31, April 2: Proteins and enzymes
April 5, 7, 9: Frontiers in biotechnology
April 12, 14, 16: Introduction to ecology
April 19, 21: Current issues in conservation
FINAL EXAM: Monday, April 26, 8:00-10:00 AM
January 13: Last date to register, add classes, or change from credit to audit or audit to credit
February 6: Final date to make degree application for May graduation
March 3: Mid-term grade report date
March 19: Final date to officially withdraw from a semester course or the university with a W grade
March 29 - April 19: Advance Registration
April 16: Final date to officially withdraw from a semester course or the university with a WP or WF grade
May 1: Spring Commencement