Instructor: Dr. Ron Gutberlet

Course Objectives: Biology 1306 is the first of two courses designed to provide a thorough introduction to biological science. The goal of the course is that students learn important facts about the natural world and understand the significance of these facts within the context of major biological concepts.

Textbook: Life: The Science of Biology. The fifth edition by Purves et al.

Grading:

600 possible points

Exam 1..............100 points
Exam 2..............100 points
Final...................200 points
Assignments......100 points
Quizzes............100 points

Make-up Examinations: Make-up exams will be given if a student produces a verifiable, written medical excuse. Make-ups may consist entirely of essay questions.

Academic Integrity: Students should be aware that absolute academic integrity is expected of every student in all undertakings at The University of Texas at Tyler. Failure to comply can result in strong university-imposed penalties.