WN 2018 | BIOLOGY 171 - Introductory Biology: Ecology and Evolution

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BIOLOGY 171 - Introductory Biology: Ecology and Evolution

Section: 005

Term: WN 2018
Subject: Biology (BIOLOGY)
Department: LSA Biology

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Credits:

Requirements & Distribution:

BS, NS

Credit Exclusions:

No credit granted to those who have completed BIOLOGY 162 or 163 or 195. Credit is granted for a combined total of 17 credits elected in introductory biology.

Consent:

With permission of instructor.

Cost:

>100

Other Course Info:

BIOLOGY 171 and 172 can be taken in either order.

BS:

This course counts toward the 60 credits of math/science required for a Bachelor of Science degree.

Repeatability:

May not be repeated for credit.

Primary Instructor:

Giffen,Cynthia J

Description

BIOLOGY 171 is a one-term course in ecology and evolutionary biology that, together with BIOLOGY 172 and 173, collectively form the introductory biology course unit.

The primary aims of BIOLOGY 171 are:

to provide factual and conceptual knowledge concerning the origin and complex interactions of the Earth's biodiversity
to give an integrated overview of biological organization including genes, individuals, kin groups, populations, species, communities, and ecosystems
to engage with biological hypotheses dealing with prominent current issues such as human evolutionary origins, emerging diseases, conservation biology and global change
to develop critical-thinking and writing skills.

Topics in BIOLOGY 171 are divided among three primary areas:

Mendelian genetics and evolutionary processes
Biodiversity, organismal biology
Ecology

Course Requirements:

Grading is based on exam performance, attendance, homework, and class participation.

Intended Audience:

BIOLOGY 171.005 is reserved for students in the Comprehensive Studies Program (CSP) or affiliated with CSP. Enrollment is by permission only; please see a CSP advisor if you wish to enroll (www.lsa.umich.edu/csp/studentprograms/advising).

Lecture 005 is intended for students who are willing to commit extra time and effort to succeeding in BIOLOGY 171.

Class Format:

Lecture 005 is a small section capped at less than 50 students.

Lectures meet Monday and Wednesday; discussions meet Tuesday and Thursday for 2 hours each.

Students in this section spend an additional 2.5 hours per week in class. Attendance in both lecture and discussion section is expected and monitored.

Schedule

BIOLOGY 171 - Introductory Biology: Ecology and Evolution

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001 (LEC)

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19227

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11:30AM - 1:00PM

AUD NS

Note: --THE FIRST LECTURE WILL BE HELD WEDNESDAY, JAN. 3. --DISCUSSION SECTIONS BEGIN THE WEEK OF JAN.8. --EVENING MIDTERM EXAMS WILL BE GIVEN ON WEDNESDAYS, JAN. 24, FEB. 21, AND MAR. 21, 6-8 PM.

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002 (LEC)

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19228

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11:30AM - 1:00PM

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Note: --LECTURE SECTIONS 002 AND 004 ARE RESERVED FOR HONORS STUDENTS. --HONORS STUDENTS ENROLL IN DISCUSSION SECTION 200 OR 201. ----THE FIRST LECTURE WILL BE HELD WEDNESDAY, JAN. 3. --DISCUSSION SECTIONS BEGIN THE WEEK OF JAN.8. --EVENING MIDTERM EXAMS WILL BE GIVEN ON WEDNESDAYS, JAN. 24, FEB. 21, AND MAR. 21, 6-8 PM.

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003 (LEC)

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19402

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125

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1:00PM - 2:30PM

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004 (LEC)

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19403

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125

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1:00PM - 2:30PM

AUD NS

Note: --LECTURE SECTIONS 002 AND 004 ARE RESERVED FOR HONORS STUDENTS. --HONORS STUDENTS ENROLL IN DISCUSSION SECTION 200 OR 201. --THE FIRST LECTURE WILL BE HELD WEDNESDAY, JAN. 3. --DISCUSSION SECTIONS BEGIN THE WEEK OF JAN.8. --EVENING MIDTERM EXAMS WILL BE GIVEN ON WEDNESDAYS, JAN. 24, FEB. 21, AND MAR. 21, 6-8 PM.

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005 (LEC)

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19229

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1:00PM - 2:30PM

2244 USB

Note: --LECTURE SECTION 005 IS RESERVED FOR STUDENTS IN THE CSP PROGRAM. --CSP STUDENTS ENROLL IN DISCUSSION SECTION 100 OR 101. --THE FIRST LECTURE WILL BE HELD WEDNESDAY, JAN. 3. --DISCUSSION SECTIONS BEGIN THE WEEK OF JAN.8. --EVENING MIDTERM EXAMS WILL BE GIVEN ON WEDNESDAYS, JAN. 24, FEB. 21, AND MAR. 21, 6-8 PM.

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006 (DIS)

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19230

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8:30AM - 10:00AM

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19231

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8:30AM - 10:00AM

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008 (DIS)

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23109

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19405

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8:30AM - 10:00AM

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19234

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10:00AM - 11:30AM

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19235

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19236

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19237

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19238

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11:30AM - 1:00PM

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19239

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19245

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Note: --SECTIONS 100 and 101 ARE RESERVED FOR STUDENTS IN THE COMPREHENSIVE STUDIES PROGRAM. ENROLLMENT IS ONLY BY PERMISSION OF A CSP COUNSELOR.

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101 (DIS)

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Note: --SECTIONS 100 and 101 ARE RESERVED FOR STUDENTS IN THE COMPREHENSIVE STUDIES PROGRAM. ENROLLMENT IS ONLY BY PERMISSION OF A CSP COUNSELOR.

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200 (DIS)

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2:30PM - 4:00PM

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Note: --HONORS STUDENTS ENROLL IN SECTION 200 OR 201 AND LECTURE SECTION 002 OR 004.

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201 (DIS)

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19404

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10:00AM - 11:30AM

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Note: --HONORS STUDENTS ENROLL IN SECTION 200 OR 201 AND LECTURE SECTION 002 OR 004.

Textbooks/Other Materials

NOTE: Data maintained by department in Wolverine Access. If no textbooks are listed below, check with the department.

Note:

You need access to LaunchPad (electronic) for Biology How Life Works, 2nd edition (2016). Print textbook is not required. You need an iClicker remote. CHEAPEST TEXTBOOK OPTION: Complete online eText purchased through course URL (ANNOUNCED IN JANUARY); comes with LaunchPad 2e 4 year online access. Coursepacks from previous semesters are not transferable to Winter 2018. *If you have access to LaunchPad 1e (1st edition), you can get a free upgrade.

iClicker (http://lsa.umich.edu/iss/knowledge-base/iclicker/iclicker-student-faq.html)

Required

ISBN: 1319104746

How Life Works (hardcover) + Launchpad 2e 4 year online access, Author: morris, Publisher: macmillan 2E 2016

Optional

ISBN: 1319100902

How Life Works (loose-lead textbook with LaunchPad 2e 4 year online access), Author: Morris, Publisher: macmillan 2E 2016

Optional

ISBN: 1319100910

How Life Works LaunchPad 2e 4 year online access, Author: Morris, Publisher: macmillan 2 2016

Optional

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