BIOL 1010 - Syllabus

Reading Materials Slides used in class and links to the required reading materials for the course are available on the cuLearn pages. You should scan the assigned material before the lectures, and then read it again, ...

Reading Materials Slides used in class and links to the required reading materials for the course are available on the cuLearn pages. You should scan the assigned material before the lectures, and then read it again, after the lectures. You will spend a lot of time reading. There are also amazing interactive tutorials to help you learn about biotechnology I suggest you use them, they will help you. Keep up with the reading. I cannot stress this enough. See the LECTURE SCHEDULE PAGE for the detailed schedule of lectures, topics, readings, test dates, and assignment due dates.BIOL 1010 - Syllabus Summer 2018 Page 7 of 13 Prerequisites There are no prerequisites for this course, except curiosity and an open mind. However, knowing a bit of biology, (from a high school biology course, for example) will make your life (and probably mine) a bit easier. Office Hours Official office hours for the summer session are by appointment. Feel free to send me questions by email or better yet, post them in the cuLearn Forum. You can also arrange an appointment by sending me an email. About BIOL 1010 Biotechnology students often feel like they are learning a new language. Reading the text book and memorizing information will, at best, result in a mediocre, superficial and transient ability to understand the topic. The best way to learn complex disciplines is to become an active participant in them. How can that be achieved in this course? First of all, try teaching other people about what you learn and explain concepts out loud. The most satisfying proof of mastering a difficult topic is the ability to explain it to another person. It is expected that you will work with other students outside the classroom in preparation for lectures and examinations. Another way to become actively engaged in the study of biotechnology is to take full advantage of Discussion Forum.