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BIOL 4340 (DA1), Cellular and Molecular Biology (Syllabus is 10 pages total, ending with
ending with section IX: College-wide policy statements
Fall 2016 Term=201720 CRN=20365
8/22/16 12/7/16
Lecture MWF 1:00-1:50 p.m.
Lecture classroom assignments can be found at the following website (check before class
begins in case of changes): https://www.fcas.nova.edu/coursewizard/crninfo.cfm?
txtTerm=201720&txtCRN=20365
II. INSTRUCTOR:
Dr. Emily Schmitt Lavin, 954-262-8349; 1-800-541-6682x8349, eschmitt@nova.edu
Please e-mail me; it is a better way to contact me than by phone. I will usually respond
within a few hours, perhaps longer on weekends. If you have not heard from me in a
while, just e-mail me again asking if I got your first message. You must have an NSU email account and use this e-mail address for your University business. I will not
respond to messages sent from other accounts other possibly to remind you to use
your NSU account
Office = Parker #392
Office hours: Wednesdays (9:30-12), Thursdays 2-3:30, and Fridays 2-3, and by appointment
and e-mail. If I am not in my office try looking for me in the biology laboratory (Parker
217/219).
Phone: (954) 262-8349
E-mail: eschmitt@nova.edu; Please e-mail me directly (not within Blackboard); it is a much
better way to contact me than by phone. I will usually respond within a few hours. If you have
not heard from me in a while after sending a message, just e-mail me again asking if I got your
first message. If a situation arises where you need special accommodation or assistance, you
must make sure that you have effectively communicated with me via email and received a
response. You must have an NSU e-mail account and use this e-mail address for your
University business. I will not respond to messages sent from other accounts. They will
typically be automatically deleted.
computer help desk (262-4357), or your professor. You will be able to view my lecture notes under
Course Content and Related Materials, Lecture Powerpoint Notes. You will be posting your
Article Summary in the course blackboard area according to specific directions given separately.
You will need to become familiar with the use of Powerpoint and Blackboard throughout this
course. These skills will help you in additional courses and research.
In order to cover this subject sufficiently, it is best to complete the reading assignments before class. The
printed study guide from previous editions of the book can be a useful tool in identifying and
understanding the most significant material. However, the resources available via Launchpad for this
course are updated and improved for extra study and practice. Use the practice questions at the end of
each chapter and the various exercises and animations available in Launchpad to prepare for the
quizzes and final exam. There are also practice quizzes posted in the Blackboard section. There is an
older copy of a Study Guide book and textbook on reserve in the library front desk under Dr. Schmitt
BIOL 4340.
The following are recommended:
STUDY GUIDES (optional):
Amato, Steve et al., 2013. Student Solutions Manual for Molecular Cell Biology, 7th edition.
W.H. Freeman and Company, New York, NY ISBN-13 = 978-1-4641-0230-1; ISBN-10 = 14641-0230-9
B. Storrie, E. A. Wong, R. A. Walker, G. Gillaspy, J. Sible, and M. Lederman. Working with
Molecular Cell Biology: A Study Companion and Solutions Manual, fifth edition. 2004. W.
H. Freeman and Company, New York, New York. 256 pp. This book is on reserve at the
front desk of the library under Schmitt (BIOL 4340).
VI.
4. It is the students responsibility to obtain notes on missed material from other students
and/or from notes posted in Blackboard or elsewhere on the internet. Caution: These notes
may differ from those given in class. You are responsible for the information given in class.
Use the internet-posted notes at your own risk.
5. All assignments are due at the beginning of the class indicated. LATE ASSIGNMENTS
WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED except under approved emergency circumstances. Any
impropriety (e.g., cheating, plagiarism) on exams, quizzes or reports will constitute grounds
for failing the course. All assignments are monitored for authenticity by specialized, state-ofthe-art plagiarism-detecting software (turnitin.com). If you take materials (text or figures from a
source, be SURE you cite the source and if it is an exact passage, put the text in quotation
marks). You do not want to end up experiencing the consequences of cheating especially as
a result of your laziness or sloppy techniques!! A form documenting any academic
misconduct will be sent to the Deans office and kept in your permanent record. DO NOT GIVE
ANYONE YOUR WORK in WRITTEN OR ELECTRONIC FORM as it can lead to
misconduct Assistance with writing and biological concepts are available from the instructor
and from professional tutors through Academic Services.
Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to the following:
a. Cheating on an examination or quiz, taking information or allowing information to be
taken from your test or assignments.
b. Receiving help from others in work to be submitted; if contrary to the rules of the course.
c. Plagiarizing the ideas, writings, or work of another (including but not limited to your
textbook and the Internet) without citing the source.
d. Stealing or illegally using examinations or course material from current or past semesters
or classes. Giving or selling answers to test questions and informing another student of
specific questions that appear or have appeared on course examinations.
e. Misrepresentation is an act of omission with intent to deceive the instructor or
University employee. It includes but is not limited to, lying about family circumstances,
employment conflicts, or other personal problems in order to gain academic advantage for
oneself or others; changing answers on graded materials; having another person complete an
assignment or take an examination in ones place.
f. Assisting anyone to do any of the above.
6. Quizzes will last 30 minutes and may only be taken during the first 30 minutes of class time
on the specified date
7. Please be considerate to me and your fellow students. Since it is very disruptive to me and
the other students when someone comes in late or leaves early, arrive on time to class. Also,
please turn off/silence cell phones before class. Come to class with notes already printed and
assignments stapled together as applicable.
8. I expect you to make clear to me when you dont understand something, preferably by
asking questions in class, where other students will also benefit from clarification. Alternatively,
come see me during my office hours or send me a note via e-mail. You should never feel that a
question is too trivial (especially if you have tried to study it on your own for a little while first).
If you already understood everything about biology, you wouldnt be taking this course.
9. A great strategy for success in this course is to attend every class meeting, pay attention
during lecture, take careful notes and review your notes to be sure that they are clear and
consistent. Its a good idea to rewrite your notes or make flash cards from your notes with the
material worded in the form of questions. It is also a good idea to write yourself practice tests
using the course material and then take them without looking at your notes. This gives you
practice taking tests (and may help you overcome anxiety if you get nervous taking tests).
10. Using the Textbook and LaunchPad Course Learning System: The textbook we are using is
a classic. You should use it as a reference book and study manual. If you have trouble
understanding something discussed in class or from an assigned reading, the first place to look
for help is the textbook. It is an encyclopedia of biology, and you should use it as such. Use the
index to find particular topics when the need arises, the glossary for unfamiliar terms, and the
practice questions at the end of the assigned chapters. (I recommend keeping the book after you
complete this course. It will continue to be useful for many years.) The resources available via
Launchpad are very useful for study practice and instant feedback.
11. Any impropriety (e.g., cheating, plagiarism) on exams, quizzes or any coursework will
constitute grounds for failing the course. If you cheat, you should expect to fail the course
and ruin your reputation. A form documenting any academic misconduct will be sent to
the Deans office and kept in your permanent record. DO NOT CHEAT!!!!
Academic dishonesty is unfair to all students as well as the instructor and WILL NOT BE
TOLERATED.
What You Can Expect of Me:
You should expect that I am well-prepared for class, that I am clear about my expectations for you and
the criteria that I use in assigning grades, and that everyone in the class is treated with consideration and
respect. If you feel that I am not living up to these expectations, please bring it to my attention; you will
not be penalized for helping me become a better teacher or for clarifying my expectations.
VII. COURSE SCHEDULE AND TOPIC OUTLINE:
Note: This schedule and topic outline is subject to change. Changes will be announced in class and may
not appear on online versions of this schedule. Dates in bold indicate a test, quiz, or assignment due.
You must attend the section for which you are registered. If a situation arises which causes you to
miss class, contact the professor immediately, preferably by e-mail.
(Any changes will be announced in class and posted in the full syllabus online)
WEEK
DATE
TOPIC
ASSIGNMENT
M 8/22
W 8/24
F 8/26
M 8/29
W 8/31
F 9/2
Secret of Photo 51
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/photo51/
M 9/5
W 9/7
F 9/9
M 9/12
W 9/14
F 9/16
M 9/19
W 9/21
F 9/23
M 9/26
W 9/28
F 9/30
M 10/3
W 10/5
F 10/7
8
Midterm
Exam
Week
9
10
M 10/17
W 10/19
F 10/21
M 10/24
W 10/26
F 10/28
11
M 10/31
W 11/2
F 11/4
12
M 11/7
W 11/9
F 11/11
13
M 11/14
14
W 11/16
F 11/18
M 11/21
W 11/23
F 11/25
15
M 11/28
Final
Exams
https://www.fcas.nova.edu/coursewizar
d/crninfo.cfm?
txtTerm=201720&txtCRN=20365 ; See
Coursewizard
Cell Communication Chapter15: Signal
transduction and G Protein-Coupled Receptors
Cont.
Chapter 16: Signaling Pathways that Control Gene
Expression
Quiz #3 Wednesday 10/26
Highlights of the Molecular Cell Biology of
Development ; Cell Signaling (Continued)
Chapter 17: Cell Organization and Movement I:
Microfilaments ; Chapter 18: Cell Organization
and Movement II: Microtubules and Intermediate
Filaments; Chapter 19: The Eukaryotic Cell Cycle(highlights)
Continue Cytoskeletal filament and Chapter 20:
Integrating Cells Into Tissues
Exam #3 (material covered since last test);W
11/9
Watch the Video Venom Cure F 11/11
W 11/30
F 12/2
W 12/7
Final Exam
https://www.fcas.nova.edu/coursewizar
d/crninfo.cfm?
txtTerm=201720&txtCRN=20365 ; See
Coursewizard
Read Chapter 20
Go to the website:
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/venomc
ure/
This program is NOT available online;
but the website has interesting resource
information.
Continue reading and studying chapters
17-20 and 21(esp. pp. 1011-1022)
Go to the website
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/dna/episode4/i
ndex.html
Only portions of the program can be
watched online.
Read Chapter 24
Watch, Cancer Warrior online. Go to
the website
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/cancer/
The entire transcript is available.
Study for Finals!!!
will last for 50 minutes. Specific details about exam format will be discussed in class. However, in
general, each test will consist of the following format (with the option to omit one question from each
section):
Fill-in the blank
Multiple Choice
Matching
Identify
Discussion
There are no make-up exams. On test days, you will not be given extra time to finish your test if you
come to class late (see college exceptions policy). If you have a documented disability which affects
testing, you must address this with the professor before any tests or quizzes are given in writing via
email.
Final Exam (23% of course grade): The final is cumulative (with an emphasis on the last portion of
the course) and will be given according to the Final Exam Schedule. You will have two hours to
complete the exam. If your final exam grade is higher than any of your three regular exam grades, I will
replace the lower of your regular exam grades with the score from the final exam. No other test grades
may be replaced or changed in any way.
Jmol Tutorial Exercise (4% of course grade): Complete tutorial worksheet. If you are interested in an
educational protein resource style research experience and would like to create your own Jmol tutorial
for future students and also possibly get your Jmol manipulated model 3-D printed let Dr. Schmitt know
and there will be an opportunity for you to get involved in this molecular modeling project.
Genes, Genomes, and Personalized Medicine Worksheet - Gene map and aquaporin protein
structure and function exercise (4% of course grade): Complete the worksheet on reading a gene
map, and relationships between genes, proteins, structure, function and disease.
Article Summary (10% of course grade): Detailed directions are given separately in Blackboard. I
will only accept this project up to 3 business days late (with a 20% penalty for each day late).
IX: COLLEGE-WIDE POLICY STATEMENTS
Last Day to Withdraw: To withdraw from a course, it is not sufficient simply to stop attending class or
to inform the instructor of your intention to withdraw. In accordance with college policy, contact your
advisor to begin the withdrawal process. The last day to withdraw from this course may be viewed at
http://www.fcas.nova.edu/calendars/
Students must visit www.fcas.nova.edu/about/policies.cfm to access additional required college-wide
policies. It is your responsibility to access and carefully read these policies to ensure you are fully
informed. As a student in this class, you are obligated to follow these college-wide policies in addition
to the policies established by your instructor.
The following policies are described on this website:
Academic misconduct
Email policy
Student course evaluations
Student responsibility to register
Student responsibility for course prerequisites