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<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><H2 ALIGN="CENTER">Principles of Biology (LS 1114)</H2>
<U><P>Instructor</U>: Mr. Doyle L. Crosswhite; B.S. Biological Science/Chemistry, Northwestern Oklahoma State University; M.S. Zoology, Oklahoma State University<BR>
<U>Office</U>: JA404 Office Hours: by appointment only.<BR>
<U>Phone</U>: 405/878-5194 <U>Fax</U>: 405/878-5198 <U>E-mail</U>: </FONT><A HREF="mailto:dlcrosswhite@sgc.edu"><FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT">dlcrosswhite@sgc.edu</FONT></A><FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"> <BR>
<U>Homepage</U>: </FONT><A HREF="http://intranet.sgc.edu/people/faculty/dlcrosswhite"><FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT">http://intranet.sgc.edu/people/faculty/dlcrosswhite</FONT></A><FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"> </P>
</FONT><P><HR ALIGN="RIGHT"><U><FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT">Course Description</U>: Designed to provide the beginning student of life sciences with an appreciation for the unity and diversity of life. Major components include: cell structure and function, genetics, biological classification, gross morphology of select phyla, ecology, and conservation. Three hours lecture and laboratory each week. Recommended for natural science majors. Prerequisites: high school or college chemistry or instructor's consent.</P>
<U><P>Required Texts</U>:<BR>
Mader, S.S. 1998. Biology 7th edition. W CB/McGraw-Hill, New York, NY.<BR>
Mader, S.S. 1998. Biology laboratory manual 7th edition. W CB/McGraw-Hill, New York, NY.<BR>
Rust, T. A. 1983. A guide to biology lab (3rd edition). Lebco Graphics, San Antonio, TX.</P>
</FONT><P><HR ALIGN="LEFT"><U><FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT">General Guidelines</U>:<BR>
* Lecture will be held in JA407.<BR>
* Laboratory will be held in JA401Th.<BR>
* Students are expected to attend all lectures & laboratories and to be on time! If you must be absent, arrive late or leave early, please inform me in advance. I will take roll each class period. If you are not present for class, an absence will be recorded. I make no value judgments as to the nature of the absence, but simply record that you were not present. Obviously, unforeseen circumstances arise. If you cannot be in class, you must make up all assignments before the next class meeting. You may communicate with the instructor by phone or e-mail for additional information about the class that you missed.<BR>
* Class Participation: Each student begins with 100 points. Points are lost by failure to participate; 10 points/absence and 5 points/tardy or early departure. IF YOU MISS MORE THAN FOUR CLASSES, IT WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE TO PASS THE CLASS.<BR>
*LATE WORK RECEIVES ½ CREDIT.<BR>
* Please do not begin putting away your materials, talking to your neighbor, and/or disrupting class until you are excused at the end of the session.</P>
<U><P>Laboratory Etiquette</U>:<BR>
*The most important part of a laboratory exercise is the first fifteen or twenty minutes during which time I present a brief introduction & instructions. Please be on time!<BR>
*The most certain way of ensuring success in lab is to always READ THE LABORATORY EXERCISE BEFORE CLASS!<BR>
*The second most reliable way to succeed in this class is to STAY FOR THE ENTIRE LABORATORY SESSION every week. If you finish early, I suggest you go back and review material from previous labs in preparation for the next quiz.<BR>
*Do not eat, drink, or use tobacco while in the laboratory.<BR>
*Handle preserved specimens, microscopes, and other equipment carefully.<BR>
*Clean your laboratory station and return all equipment to its proper place after each lab exercise.</P>
</FONT><P><HR ALIGN="RIGHT"><U><FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT">Point Breakdown</U>:</P></FONT>
<TABLE BORDER CELLSPACING=1 WIDTH=440>
<TR><TD WIDTH="87%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<P><FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT">Exams (three @ 100 points each)</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P ALIGN="RIGHT">300</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="87%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>Research Project</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P ALIGN="RIGHT">100</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="87%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>Laboratory Quizzes* and Exercises (ten @ 20 points each)</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P ALIGN="RIGHT">200</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="87%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>Participation, Attendance, and Laboratory Performance</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P ALIGN="RIGHT">100</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="87%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>Final Exam (comprehensive)</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P ALIGN="RIGHT">150</FONT></TD>
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<TR><TD WIDTH="87%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>Total</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="9%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P ALIGN="RIGHT">850</FONT></TD>
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<P ALIGN="JUSTIFY"><HR ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT">* note: There will be no make up lab quizzes.</P>
<U><P>Grading Scale</U>:<BR>
The following traditional grading scale will be used. There will be no curve. Extra credit questions and projects will be available periodically throughout the semester.</P></FONT>
<TABLE BORDER CELLSPACING=1 WIDTH=174>
<TR><TD WIDTH="71%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<P><FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT">90 - 100</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="29%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>A</FONT></TD>
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<TR><TD WIDTH="71%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>80 - 89</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="29%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>B</FONT></TD>
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<TR><TD WIDTH="71%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>70 - 79</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="29%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>C</FONT></TD>
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<TR><TD WIDTH="71%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>60 - 69</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="29%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>D</FONT></TD>
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<TR><TD WIDTH="71%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>59 & below</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="29%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>F</FONT></TD>
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</TABLE>
<P ALIGN="JUSTIFY"></P>
<TABLE BORDER CELLSPACING=1 WIDTH=618>
<TR><TD WIDTH="69%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<P><FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT">Lecture/Discussion Objectives:</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="31%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>Reading:</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="69%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>Introduction/Orientation (review course curriculum/syllabus, answer questions, and seating); </FONT><A HREF="biology/life.ppt"><FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT">Characteristics of Life</FONT></A><FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"> & scientific method</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="31%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>1-15</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="69%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<P><A HREF="biology/chemistry.ppt"><FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT">Chemistry</FONT></A></TD>
<TD WIDTH="31%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>16-32, 33-54</FONT></TD>
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<TR><TD WIDTH="69%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<P><A HREF="biology/cell_structure.ppt"><FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT">Cellular Structure</FONT></A><FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"> and </FONT><A HREF="biology/protein_synthesis.ppt"><FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT">Function</FONT></A></TD>
<TD WIDTH="31%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>55-78; 79-96</FONT></TD>
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<TR><TD WIDTH="69%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>Cellular Energy, </FONT><A HREF="biology/photosynthesis.ppt"><FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT">Photosynthesis</FONT></A><FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT">, </FONT><A HREF="biology/respiration.ppt"><FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT">Respiration</FONT></A></TD>
<TD WIDTH="31%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>97-110, 111-126, 127-142</FONT></TD>
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<TR><TD WIDTH="69%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>*** Exam I ***</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="31%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<P> </TD>
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<TR><TD WIDTH="69%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<P><A HREF="zoology/mitosis.ppt"><FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT">Mitosis</FONT></A><FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"> (cell reproduction)</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="31%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>143-157</FONT></TD>
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<TR><TD WIDTH="69%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<P><A HREF="zoology/development.ppt"><FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT">Meiosis & Sexual Reproduction; Embryonic Development</FONT></A></TD>
<TD WIDTH="31%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>158-172, 919-922</FONT></TD>
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<TR><TD WIDTH="69%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>Mendelian Genetics & DNA</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="31%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>173-186, 187-200 219-246</FONT></TD>
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<TR><TD WIDTH="69%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>*** Exam II ***</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="31%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<P> </TD>
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<TR><TD WIDTH="69%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>Charles Darwin; </FONT><A HREF="zoology/evolution.ppt"><FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT">Natural Selection</FONT></A></TD>
<TD WIDTH="31%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>280-300, 301-318</FONT></TD>
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<TR><TD WIDTH="69%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<P><A HREF="biology/classification.ppt"><FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT">Classification</FONT></A><FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"> of Living Organisms</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="31%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>488-506</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="69%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>Kingdoms: </FONT><A HREF="biology/Virus_Monera.ppt"><FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT">Monera</FONT></A><FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"> & Protista</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="31%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>507-524, 525-542</FONT></TD>
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<TR><TD WIDTH="69%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>Kingdom </FONT><A HREF="biology/mycology.ppt"><FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT">Fungi</FONT></A></TD>
<TD WIDTH="31%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>543-556</FONT></TD>
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<TR><TD WIDTH="69%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>Kingdom </FONT><A HREF="biology/Plantae.ppt"><FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT">Plantae</FONT></A></TD>
<TD WIDTH="31%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>557-578, 640-664</FONT></TD>
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<TR><TD WIDTH="69%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>*** Exam III ***</FONT> </TD>
<TD WIDTH="31%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<P> </TD>
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<TR><TD WIDTH="69%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>Kingdom Animalia: Introduction to Invertebrates</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="31%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>579-596</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="69%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>Kingdom Animalia: Protostomes</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="31%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>597-616</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="69%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>Kingdom Animalia: Deuterostomes</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="31%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>617-639</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="69%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>Ecology: Ecosystems</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="31%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>421-440</FONT></TD>
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<TR><TD WIDTH="69%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>Ecology: The Biosphere</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="31%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>441-468</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="69%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>Conservation: Human Impact on the Environment</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="31%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>469-487</FONT></TD>
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<TR><TD WIDTH="69%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>*** Final Exam ***</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="31%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<P> </TD>
</TR>
</TABLE>
<P ALIGN="JUSTIFY"></P>
<TABLE BORDER CELLSPACING=1 WIDTH=445>
<TR><TD WIDTH="77%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<P><FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT">Laboratory Topic/Reading Assignments:</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="19%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>Reading:</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="77%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<P><A HREF="biology/microscope.htm"><FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT">Introduction to Microscopy</FONT></A></TD>
<TD WIDTH="19%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>7-26</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD WIDTH="77%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>Cell Structure and Function</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="19%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>43-60</FONT></TD>
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<TR><TD WIDTH="77%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>Photosynthesis</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="19%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>69-78</FONT></TD>
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<TR><TD WIDTH="77%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>Respiration</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="19%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>79-84</FONT></TD>
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<TR><TD WIDTH="77%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>Mitosis</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="19%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>85-92</FONT></TD>
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<TR><TD WIDTH="77%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>Meiosis</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="19%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>93-102</FONT></TD>
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<TR><TD WIDTH="77%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>Genetics</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="19%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>103-116</FONT></TD>
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<TR><TD WIDTH="77%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>Evidence Supporting Natural Selection</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="19%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>145-160</FONT></TD>
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<TR><TD WIDTH="77%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>Kingdoms Monera & Protista</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="19%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>201-218</FONT></TD>
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<TR><TD WIDTH="77%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>Kingdom Fungi</FONT> </TD>
<TD WIDTH="19%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>219-230</FONT></TD>
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<TR><TD WIDTH="77%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>Kingdom Plantae: Seedless Plants</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="19%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>231-244</FONT></TD>
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<TR><TD WIDTH="77%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>Kingdom Plantae: Seed Plants</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="19%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>245-258</FONT></TD>
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<TR><TD WIDTH="77%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>Kingdom Animalia: Introduction to Invertebrates</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="19%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>259-277</FONT></TD>
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<TR><TD WIDTH="77%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>Kingdom Animalia: Protostomes</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="19%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>279-300</FONT></TD>
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<TR><TD WIDTH="77%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>Kingdom Animalia: Deuterostomes</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="19%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<P> </TD>
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<TR><TD WIDTH="77%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>Kingdom Animalia: Fetal Pig</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="19%" VALIGN="MIDDLE">
<P> </TD>
</TR>
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<B><FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT"><P>Research Project Guidelines</B></FONT> <FONT FACE="BernhardMod BT">Assignment:<BR>
Each student must complete one research paper and corresponding class presentation. This instruction guide provides guidelines for preparing papers and presentations. I must approve all topics in the form of a proposal before you begin your research.</P>
<P>Format & Style for Research Papers:<BR>
<U>length & line spacing</U>: 5-8 pages; double spaced<BR>
<U>margins</U>: margins should be one inch on all sides.<BR>
<U>parts of the paper</U>: Title, Abstract, Introduction, Main Body, Conclusions, Discussion, and Literature Cited; Your title and abstract should appear at the top of page one.<BR>
<U>style</U>: You should follow the Council of Biology Editors Style Manual (obtained from the reference section of your library) <BR>
<U>references</U>: You must include references that you used to prepare the paper peer reviewed sources are always best. If you use popular literature (e.g. magazines), you must address the accuracy of the source material; ie. Is the information misleading? Do the author(s) leave out important facts?<BR>
<U>binding</U>: Staple papers in the upper left corner; DO NOT turn in papers in binders, folders, etc. A title page is not necessary. Your last name and page number should appear in the upper right hand corner of each page.</P>
<P>Guidelines for Scientific Writing:<BR>
1. Place material to be emphasized at the end of the sentence in the stress position.<BR>
2. Information occupying the topic position at the beginning of the sentence should provide linkage between sentences.<BR>
3. A paragraph should begin with a topic sentence that sets the stage for what will follow.<BR>
4. Topic sentences should be short and direct.<BR>
5. Begin the discussion with a statement of the most important points in your results.</P>
<P>Bibliography: (materials are on reserve in the library)<BR>
Gopen, G. D. and J. A. Swan. 1990. The science of scientific writing. American Scientist. 78:550-558.<BR>
Lertzman, K. 1995. Notes on writing papers and theses. Bulletin of the Ecological Society of America. pp. 86-90.</P></FONT></BODY>
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