Bio 112 Weekly Outline

Important Hints and Requirements:
  • Classes
    • Don't put off your readings. This is a demanding science course, and thus too difficult to simply put off and cram at the last minute. This is the major cause of failure or early withdrawal in this class.
    • Don't ignore the web site notes. There are more explanations and pictures of the concepts in your text book but keep in mind that the web notes are the result of my lecture notes, so I think along similar lines when designing tests.  
    • Don't put off the homework assignments.  You have 2 assignments due every week you take a test.  They cover very valuable material and you MUST complete 10 of the 14 homework assignments to receive credit for this course.
    • When you have a question about the material, e-mail me.  HoffmanR@Midlandstech.com

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  • Tests
    • Tests are administered on campus by the MTC Assessment Center on Airport Campus in ASC 262.
    • For more details on testing, see the Class Syllabus: Testing.
 

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Week 1
(Jan 14-20)
Class Lab Comments/Events
Chapter 1 - Read Chapter in text; study web notes; answer objectives and take practice test on this chapter

Chapter 2 - Read Chapter in text; study web notes; answer objectives and take practice test on this chapter

 

 In the first part of lab, you will cover the terms on the objective sheet that pertain to Body Organization and Terminology.  In the second half of lab, you will cover the objectives that pertain to the Use of the Microscope. Jump right in and start studying hard this week!  You have your first test next week!

 

Week 2
(Jan 21-27)
Class Lab Comments/Events
Chapter 2 - Read Chapter in text; study web notes; answer objectives and take practice test on this chapter

TAKE TEST #1 - It covers chapters 1 and 2. You need a #2 pencil to take the test.  It is multiple choice, true/false, and matching.  See comments section for more info.

 

Homework Assignment #1 Due NO LATER than 5:00pm Friday, January 25th.

 In the first half of lab you will cover the terms on the objective sheet that pertain to the Structure of the Cell.  In the second half of lab, you will review for next week's quiz.  

 

Test #1 (Chapters 1,and 2) -  At the MTC Assessment Center on Airport Campus in ASC 262. Attend a 1hour period during any of the times below. You may not stay past the closing times listed below. 

Test Date & Times: 
Wednesday, January 23 between  9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  or
Thursday, January 24 between  9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  or
Friday, January 25 between  9:00 AM to 3:00 PM or Saturday, January 26 between 9:00am to 1:00pm

Check your lecture test grade on the Grade's Page.

Don't forget to turn in your homework assignment!

 

Week 3
(Jan 28-Feb 3)
Class Lab Comments/Events
 

Chapter 3 - Read Chapter in text; study web notes; answer objectives and take practice test on this chapter.

Chapters 4 and 5 - Read chapters in text book; study the web notes; answer objectives and take practice tests on these chapters.

 		    In the first half of lab, you will take the quiz on all the terms on Objective Sheet #1.

In the second half of lab, you will cover the terms pertaining to Cell Division on the Objective Sheet.

You have a test next week!

Do you homework assignments 2 and 3.

 

Week 4
(Feb 4-10)
Class Lab Comments/Events
Chapters 4 and 5 - Read chapters in text book; study the web notes; answer objectives and take practice tests on these chapters.

TAKE TEST #2 - This test covers chapters 3,4, and 5.  See comments box.

Homework assignment #2 due NO LATER than 5:00pm Friday, February 8th.

Homework assignment #3 due NO LATER than 5:00pm Friday, February 8th.

You will cover the objectives pertaining to Tissues.

 

 Test #2 (Chapters 3,4, and 5) -  At the MTC Assessment Center on Airport Campus in ASC 262. Attend a 1 hour period during any of the times below. 

Test Date & Times: 

Wednesday, February 6 between  9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  or
Thursday, February 7 between  9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  or
Friday, February 8 between  9:00 AM to 3:00 PM or Saturday, February 9 22 between 9:00am to 1:00pm

Check your lecture test grade on the Grade's Page.  

Don't forget to turn in your homework assignments.

 

Week 5
(Feb 11- 17)
Class Lab Comments/Events
 

Chapter 6 - Read the chapter in the text book; study the web notes; answer objectives and take the practice tests on this chapter.

Chapters 7 and 8- Read chapters in text book; study web notes; answer objectives and take practice tests on these chapters.

In the first half of lab, you will take quiz #2..

In the second half of lab, you will cover terms on the Objective Sheet pertaining to Skin and bones.

 

You have a test next week!

Do homework assignments 4 and 5!

 

Week 6
(Feb 18-24)
Class Lab Comments/Events
Chapters 7 and 8- Read chapters in text book; study web notes; answer objectives and take practice tests on these chapters.

TAKE TEST #3 - This test covers chapters 6,7, and 8.  See comments section.

Homework assignment #4 due NO LATER than 5:00pm Friday, February 22nd.

Homework assignment #5 due NO LATER than 5:00pm Friday, February 22nd.

 You will cover the muscles listed on the Objective Sheet.  

 

 Test #3 (Chapters 6,7, and 8) -  At the MTC Assessment Center on Airport Campus in ASC 262. Attend a 1.5 hour period during any of the times below. 

Test Date & Times: 

Wednesday, February 20 between  9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  or
Thursday, February 21 between  9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  or
Friday, February 22 between  9:00 AM to 3:00 PM or Saturday, February 23 between 9:00am to 1:00pm

Check your lecture test grade on the Grade's Page.

Don't forget to turn in your homework assignments!

 

Week 7
(Feb 25- Mar 3)
Class Lab Comments/Events
Chapter 9- Read this chapter in the text book; study the web notes; answer the objectives and take practice test from this chapters.

Chapter 10 - Read chapter in text; study web notes; answer objectives and take practice tests on this chapters.

In the first half of lab, you will take lab quiz #3.  

In the second half of lab, you will cover the terms on the Objective Sheet that pertain to the Spinal Cord and Brain.

 

 You have a test next week!

Do homework assignments 6 and 7.

 

Week 8
(Mar 4 - Mar 10)
Class Lab Comments/Events
Chapter 11 - Read chapter in text book; study web notes; answer objectives and take practice test on this chapter.

TAKE TEST #4 - This test covers chapters 9, 10, and 11.  See comments section.

Homework assignment #6 due NO LATER than 5:00pm Friday, March 8th.

Homework assignment #7 due NO LATER than Friday, March 8th.

You will finish covering the terms on the Objective Sheet that pertain to the Spinal Cord and Brain.

In the second half of lab, you will cover objectives pertaining to eye and ear.

Test #4 (Chapters 9,10, and 11) -  At the MTC Assessment Center on Airport Campus in ASC 262. Attend a 1 hour period during any of the times below. 

Test Date & Times: 

Wednesday, March 6 between  9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  or
Thursday, March 7 between  9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  or
Friday, March 8 between  9:00 AM to 3:00 PM or Saturday, March 9 between 9:00am to 1:00pm

Don't forget to turn in your homework assignments.

 

 

Week 9
(Mar 11 - Mar 17)
Class Lab Comments/Events
SPRING BREAK SPRING BREAK - NO LAB HAVE A NICE SPRING BREAK

 

Week 10
(Mar 18 - Mar 24)
Class Lab Comments/Events
 

Chapter 12 - Read chapter in text book; study web notes; answer objectives and take the practice test on this chapter.  

Chapter 13 - Read chapter in text book; study web notes; answer objectives and take practice test on this chapter.

In the first half of lab, you will take lab quiz #4.

In the second half of lab, you will cover the terms on the Objective Sheet pertaining to Endocrine Organs and Blood.

 

You have a test next week!

Do homework assignments 8 and 9.

 

Week 11
(Mar 25 - Mar 31)
Class Lab Comments/Events
Chapter 14 - Read chapter in text book; study web notes; answer objectives and take practice test on this chapter.

TAKE TEST #5 - This test covers chapters 12, 13, and 14. See comments section.

 

Homework assignment #8 due NO LATER than 5:00pm Friday, March 29th.

Homework assignment #9 due NO LATER than 5:00pm Friday, March 29th. 

 

You will cover the terms on the Objective Sheet pertaining to the heart and blood vessels.

 Test #5 (Chapters 12,13,and 14) -  At the MTC Assessment Center on Airport Campus in ASC 262. Attend a 1 hour period during any of the times below. 

Test Date & Times: 

Wednesday, March 27 between  9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  or
Thursday, March 28 between  9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  or
Friday, March 29 between  9:00 AM to 3:00 PM or Saturday, March 30 between 9:00am to 1:00pm

Don't forget to turn in your homework assignments.

 

 

Week 12
(Apr 1 - Apr 7)
Class Lab Comments/Events
Chapters 15 and 16 - Read chapters in text book; study web notes; answer objectives and take practice tests on these chapters. In lab you will cover the terms on the Objective Sheet pertaining to the Digestion 

You have a test next week!

Do homework assignments 10 and 11.

 

Week 13
(Apr 8 - Apr 14)
Class Lab Comments/Events
Chapter 17 - Read chapter in text book; study web notes; answer objectives and take practice test on this chapter.

TAKE TEST #6 - This test covers chapters 15, 16 and 17.  See comments section.

Homework assignment #10 due NO LATER than 5:00pm Friday, April 12th.

Homework assignment # 11 due NO LATER than 5:00pm Friday, April 12th.

 In the first half of lab, you will take lab quiz #5.

In the second half of lab, you will cover the terms on the Objective Sheet pertaining to the Digestion and Respiration.

 

 

 Test #6 (Chapters 15, 16 and 17) -  At the MTC Assessment Center on Airport Campus in ASC 262. Attend a 1 hour period during any of the times below. 

Test Date & Times: 

Wednesday, April 10 between  9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  or
Thursday, April 11 between  9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  or
Friday, April 12 between  9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

 or Saturday, April 13 between 9:00am to 1:00pm

Don't forget to turn in your homework assignments.

 

 

Week 14
(Apr 15 - Apr 21)
Class Lab Comments/Events
Chapters 18 and 19 - Read chapters in text book; study web notes; answer objectives and take practice tests on these chapters.

 

 You will cover the terms on the Objective Sheet pertaining to the Urinary System and Reproductive Systems.

You have a test next week!

Do homework assignments 12 and 13.

 

Week 15
(Apr 22- Apr 28)
Class Lab Comments/Events
Chapter 20 - Read chapter in text book; study web notes; answer objectives and take practice test on this chapter.

Homework assignment #12 due NO LATER than 5:00pm Friday, April 26th.

Homework assignment # 13 due NO LATER than 5:00pm Friday, April 26th.

Homework assignment #14 due NO LATER than 5:00pm Friday, May 3rd.

 You will take lab quiz #6 and do your oral reports. Test #7 (Chapters 18, 19 and 20) -  At the MTC Assessment Center on Airport Campus in ASC 262. Attend a 1 hour period during any of the times below. 

Test Date & Times: 

Wednesday, April 24 between  9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  or
Thursday, April 25 between  9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  or
Friday, April 26 between  9:00 AM to 3:00 PM                     or Saturday, April 27 between 9:00am to 1:00pm

Don't forget to turn in your homework assignments.

Do homework assignment # 14 (due NO LATER than 5:00pm Friday, May 3rd)

 

 

Exam Period

Final Exam  (cumulative) - At the MTC Assessment Center on Airport Campus in ASC 262. Attend a 2.0 hour period during any of the times below. You may not stay past the closing times listed below. For more on testing, see the Class Syllabus: Testing.  

Wednesday, May 1 between  9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  or
Thursday, May 2 between  9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  or
Friday, May 3 between  9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

or Saturday, May 4 between 9:00am to 1:00pm

Homework assignment #14 due NO LATER than 5:00pm Friday, May 3rd.