Biology 100 Syllabus Essay
Syllabus—Biology 100
Dr. B. Pozos
Welcome!
Course Philosophy
Biology 100 is an exciting and important course for non-science majors that applies general concepts in
Biology towards every day living. Part of my philosophy behind this course is governed by the dual realizations that 1) healthcare delivery is very confusing to patients who do not understand biological terminology and processes and 2) that for many of you, Biology 100 will be your first and last science course. Eventually all of you will have to confront healthcare issues; either for yourself or a family member or friend. Parts of this course were put together with that in mind, with a goal of educating you in common health problems and how to proactively engage with …show more content…
© Bob Pozos
Syllabus—Biology 100
Dr. B. Pozos
Paper exams will be administered in the classroom and will last approximately 50 minutes. The paper final will last two hours. The final exam will include material from all e-modules, e-tests and paper tests, and will have 200 questions. All exams require the ParScore scantron form number F-289-PAR-L (the
“skinny red” one).
Paper Test 1 is on Friday, February 19th
Paper Test 2 is on Friday, March 19th
Paper Test 3 is on Wednesday April 21st
The Final Exam for the 10am class only is on Friday May 14th from 8:00am to 10:00am
The Final Exam for the 9am class only is on Wednesday May 19th from 8:00am to 10:00am
Review Sessions
Review Sessions will be scheduled and announced approximately 1 week before the exam. Review
Sessions are driven by students; there will be no general overview of the material presented by faculty.
Come prepared with your questions about the material. These sessions generally last between one and two hours. Grades
Grades will be determined on the following basis:
A = 93%-100%
A- = 90%-92%
B+ = 87%-89%
B = 83%-86%
B- =
Dr. B. Pozos
Welcome!
Course Philosophy
Biology 100 is an exciting and important course for non-science majors that applies general concepts in
Biology towards every day living. Part of my philosophy behind this course is governed by the dual realizations that 1) healthcare delivery is very confusing to patients who do not understand biological terminology and processes and 2) that for many of you, Biology 100 will be your first and last science course. Eventually all of you will have to confront healthcare issues; either for yourself or a family member or friend. Parts of this course were put together with that in mind, with a goal of educating you in common health problems and how to proactively engage with …show more content…
© Bob Pozos
Syllabus—Biology 100
Dr. B. Pozos
Paper exams will be administered in the classroom and will last approximately 50 minutes. The paper final will last two hours. The final exam will include material from all e-modules, e-tests and paper tests, and will have 200 questions. All exams require the ParScore scantron form number F-289-PAR-L (the
“skinny red” one).
Paper Test 1 is on Friday, February 19th
Paper Test 2 is on Friday, March 19th
Paper Test 3 is on Wednesday April 21st
The Final Exam for the 10am class only is on Friday May 14th from 8:00am to 10:00am
The Final Exam for the 9am class only is on Wednesday May 19th from 8:00am to 10:00am
Review Sessions
Review Sessions will be scheduled and announced approximately 1 week before the exam. Review
Sessions are driven by students; there will be no general overview of the material presented by faculty.
Come prepared with your questions about the material. These sessions generally last between one and two hours. Grades
Grades will be determined on the following basis:
A = 93%-100%
A- = 90%-92%
B+ = 87%-89%
B = 83%-86%
B- =