BSC1311 - INTRODUCTION TO MARINE BIOLOGY
Reference 652770, North Campus, Mon-Wed 12:30-1:45 pm
Fall Term 2019, Session 3
Reference 652770, North Campus, Mon-Wed 12:30-1:45 pm
Fall Term 2019, Session 3
COURSE PREVIEW PAGE
(Updated May 6, 2019)
CONTACT INFORMATION
The best way to contact me is through your Desire2Learn (D2L)course E-mail tool once you are registered in my course and the course has become available at the start of the term.
Please note that you can only Email me through D2L if you are currently logged in to D2L and are using the D2L Email tool. D2L is located on a "closed server" and you cannot send Emails to me from any outside Email account (such as your personal Yahoo, Gmail, or other outside Email account). Select my name from the contact list built into your D2L course. I am the only instructor listed within your Marine Biology course.
If you have questions prior to the start of the course, use the E-mail address below to contact me, and be sure to list the course name and reference number of the course about which you have questions. I teach several different types of biology courses at Broward College each semester.
Please note that you can only Email me through D2L if you are currently logged in to D2L and are using the D2L Email tool. D2L is located on a "closed server" and you cannot send Emails to me from any outside Email account (such as your personal Yahoo, Gmail, or other outside Email account). Select my name from the contact list built into your D2L course. I am the only instructor listed within your Marine Biology course.
If you have questions prior to the start of the course, use the E-mail address below to contact me, and be sure to list the course name and reference number of the course about which you have questions. I teach several different types of biology courses at Broward College each semester.
M.D. Carabelli
Senior Professor of Biology
Broward College North Campus
Building 57, Office 147
1000 Coconut Creek Boulevard
Coconut Creek, FL 33066
Office Phone: (954) 201-2336
Email: mcarabel@broward.edu
Senior Professor of Biology
Broward College North Campus
Building 57, Office 147
1000 Coconut Creek Boulevard
Coconut Creek, FL 33066
Office Phone: (954) 201-2336
Email: mcarabel@broward.edu
FACULTY INTRODUCTION
Welcome
to the web-enhanced BSC1311 Introduction to Marine Biology course. I hope that this course will be a worthwhile
experience for you and I look forward to meeting each of you during the term.
I am Professor Carabelli, Senior Professor of Biology at Broward College's
North Campus, and I will be the instructor for this course. I received my Bachelors
and Masters degrees in biology from the University of Miami, and my Juris
Doctor degree from Nova Southeastern University. My primary areas of expertise include South
Florida ecology, ornithology, and marine biology. I regularly teach General
Biology (BSC1005) for non-science majors, Introduction to Biology I & II
(BSC1010-1011) lecture and lab for science majors, and General Zoology (ZOO2010).
I have also taught Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II (BSC1085-1086)
for allied health/nursing students and South Florida Ecology. Biology is a major
part of my life. In my spare time I enjoy SCUBA diving, underwater marine research
and photography, and outdoor activities. I am fond of all types of animals.
I enjoy travel and have visited many countries throughout the world. I enjoy
teaching at Broward College and helping students achieve their career
goals.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
BSC1311 is a three-credit one semester basic non-majors marine biology lecture course pertaining to the physical, chemical, and biological features of the oceans and the main groups of marine organisms. Basic marine ecology is also included. Introduction to Marine Biology contains some detailed material but you are not required to have any prior knowledge of biology or chemistry to succeed in this course.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
BSC1311 is a three-credit one semester basic non-majors marine biology lecture course pertaining to the physical, chemical, and biological features of the oceans and the main groups of marine organisms. Basic marine ecology is also included. Introduction to Marine Biology contains some detailed material but you are not required to have any prior knowledge of biology or chemistry to succeed in this course.
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION AND GRADING
This is a
traditional on-campus section of BSC1311 that meets twice per week for a total of approximately four hours of instruction per week or a total of forty-five hours per term. This particular section of BSC1311 is a web-enhanced course that combines on-campus meetings with online learning
activities. You will need to complete numerous assignments online from your remote location. The course meets on Mondays and Wednesdays on North
Campus (Coconut Creek) for lectures, classroom activities, and testing.
The grading scale and assignments are detailed in the Course Syllabus and will be available online when the class becomes accessible at the beginning of the semester.
CLASSROOM EXAMINATIONS:
Four examinations (100 points each) and a comprehensive final examination (150 points) will be given during the term. The lowest of your 100 point examination scores will be dropped from your total accumulated points calculated at the end of the term. Accordingly, if you miss an exam, there will be No Make-Up. The comprehensive final examination cannot be dropped and must be taken by all students. The exams will consist of multiple choice questions.
ONLINE HOMEWORK QUIZZES:
One online homework quiz has been assigned for each chapter covered in the course. You may use your textbook, notes, and collaboration with classmates to answer the online homework quiz questions. The online homework quizzes are worth a total of 100 points.
WEB-HUNT QUESTIONS:
Twenty online web search questions will be assigned. Each question is a scavenger hunt about various marine biology topics wherein you search web sites on the Internet to find the answer. The answer together with the URL wherein you found the information must be submitted by the due date and time in order to receive credit for your work. These questions do not involve any extensive writing on your part. Instead, you simply copy and paste the information from the web site wherein you found the information together with the URL of the web site into your response. Each question is worth three points for a total of sixty points for all twenty questions.
ORAL PRESENTATION:
Each student is required to give a ten-minute oral presentation to the class on an assigned topic. Presentation dates and topics will be assigned during the first week of class. Students are expected to complete this assignment by conducting research on a particular topic, and utilizing some means to share interesting information with the rest of the class. Students may use live specimens, photographs, models, overhead transparencies, and, handouts, etc., to enhance the presentation. Most students prepare a PowerPoint presentation for this activity. This assignment is worth up to 25 points. The grade will be based upon the accuracy and completeness of the information presented together with organization of the presentation pursuant to the rubric contained in the online course Syllabus. To document your presentation, you must upload your presentation to the Assignment Dropbox on our D2L course web site, together with a list of any sources of information (Web URL addresses) you utilized to obtain information for your presentation.
CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES:
Classroom activities include timely and regular attendance, participation, classroom discussions, worksheets, pop quizzes, etc. Classroom activities are worth a total of 20 points towards your final course grade.
CLASSROOM EXAMINATIONS:
Four examinations (100 points each) and a comprehensive final examination (150 points) will be given during the term. The lowest of your 100 point examination scores will be dropped from your total accumulated points calculated at the end of the term. Accordingly, if you miss an exam, there will be No Make-Up. The comprehensive final examination cannot be dropped and must be taken by all students. The exams will consist of multiple choice questions.
ONLINE HOMEWORK QUIZZES:
One online homework quiz has been assigned for each chapter covered in the course. You may use your textbook, notes, and collaboration with classmates to answer the online homework quiz questions. The online homework quizzes are worth a total of 100 points.
WEB-HUNT QUESTIONS:
Twenty online web search questions will be assigned. Each question is a scavenger hunt about various marine biology topics wherein you search web sites on the Internet to find the answer. The answer together with the URL wherein you found the information must be submitted by the due date and time in order to receive credit for your work. These questions do not involve any extensive writing on your part. Instead, you simply copy and paste the information from the web site wherein you found the information together with the URL of the web site into your response. Each question is worth three points for a total of sixty points for all twenty questions.
ORAL PRESENTATION:
Each student is required to give a ten-minute oral presentation to the class on an assigned topic. Presentation dates and topics will be assigned during the first week of class. Students are expected to complete this assignment by conducting research on a particular topic, and utilizing some means to share interesting information with the rest of the class. Students may use live specimens, photographs, models, overhead transparencies, and, handouts, etc., to enhance the presentation. Most students prepare a PowerPoint presentation for this activity. This assignment is worth up to 25 points. The grade will be based upon the accuracy and completeness of the information presented together with organization of the presentation pursuant to the rubric contained in the online course Syllabus. To document your presentation, you must upload your presentation to the Assignment Dropbox on our D2L course web site, together with a list of any sources of information (Web URL addresses) you utilized to obtain information for your presentation.
CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES:
Classroom activities include timely and regular attendance, participation, classroom discussions, worksheets, pop quizzes, etc. Classroom activities are worth a total of 20 points towards your final course grade.
FINAL COURSE GRADE
Highest 3 out of 4 exams @ 100 points per exam: 300 points
Comprehensive final exam: 150 points
Online Homework Quizzes: 100 points
Online Web Search Questions: 60 points
In Class Oral Presentation: 25 points
Classroom Activities: 20 points
Total: 635 points
Highest 3 out of 4 exams @ 100 points per exam: 300 points
Comprehensive final exam: 150 points
Online Homework Quizzes: 100 points
Online Web Search Questions: 60 points
In Class Oral Presentation: 25 points
Classroom Activities: 20 points
Total: 635 points
90 -100% of possible points = A
80 - 89% of possible points = B
70 - 79% of possible points = C
60 - 69% of possible points = D
0 - 59% of possible points = F
80 - 89% of possible points = B
70 - 79% of possible points = C
60 - 69% of possible points = D
0 - 59% of possible points = F
LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR BSC1311
Upon
successful completion of this course, the students should comprehend the basic physical, chemical, and biological features of the world's ocean and the main groups of living marine organisms that inhabit them.
The students should be able to:
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clearly communicate in writing information derived from course related readings the major concepts in Marine Biology. |
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discuss the importance of the ocean and marine life, and demonstrate basic understanding of the major contributions and discoveries in marine science throughout history. |
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describe the geological history of the Earth, geological provinces of the ocean, main structures of the ocean floor, origins and structure of the ocean basins, and ocean sediments characteristics. |
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explain the properties of water, main physical and chemical characteristics of salt water, relationships between temperature and salinity, thermohaline circulation, wind patterns on surface ocean circulation and formation of tides and waves. |
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explain the groups of organic molecules associated with life, describe binomial system of nomenclature, compare and contrast different types of cells list cell organelles and their functions, compare transfer of energy in animal and plant cells, regulation of salt, water and temperature in marine organisms and their main reproductive strategies. |
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describe the distinctive characteristics, physiology, and life cycles of marine viruses, bacteria, archaea, selected protists, and fungi and explain their significance in the marine environment. |
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describe the main characteristics of seaweeds and marine flowering plants, discussing their ecological and economic importance. |
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compare and contrast anatomical and physiological features of representative groups from selected Phyla, and discuss their ecological significance in the marine environment. |
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describe evolution, physiology, adaptations to the marine environment, and ecology of major groups of fishes. |
| 10 | discuss the evolution, physiology, ecology, and conservation status of selected marine reptiles and birds. |
| 11 | discuss the evolution, physiology, ecology, and conservation status of selected marine mammals. |
| 12 | explain ecological relationships between marine species, population growth, and illustrate the components of marine food webs and the factorsinfluencing the circulation of nutrients in the ocean as well as the physical and ecological features of marine realms with emphasis in coral reefs. |
| 13 | discuss the impact of climate and other environmental patterns changes on the oceans, major resources obtained from the ocean, current status and utilization trends, and efforts towards a sustainable management of these resources. |
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discuss various aspects of topics in Marine Biology (selected by the instructor) based on information from class, peer reviewed journals, mass media,and/or other electronic resources. |
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Pre-requisite or Co-requisite: None
There are no pre-requisites. Marine Biology contains some detailed material but you are not required to have any prior knowledge of biology or chemistry to succeed in this course.
Students need cable, DSL, or satellite access to the Internet (access is available at all BCC campuses in the Learning Resource Centers). Visit the following links to determine whether your hardware is adequate.
- Before enrolling in an web-enhanced course review system requirements.
- All students must obtain their BC email address. It is used for course login.
I strongly recommend that you use the Mozilla Firefox browser when working with my Desire2Learn (D2L) course. Other browsers, especially Microsoft Internet Explorer and Google Chrome, have caused numerous problems for past students. Make certain that you have downloaded the newest version of your browser to your computer.
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CLASS MEETING REQUIREMENTS
You must attend the first on-campus class meeting! If you have not already logged into the course, I will be showing you how to access course materials from the Internet using Desire2Learn (D2L). I will present an overview of the online materials, course requirements, discussion of study techniques, and discussion of exam format.
Class attendance is expected on all scheduled on-campus meeting dates and is important to maximize your success in this course. One point is deducted from your classroom activities grade for each tardy arrival or absence during the term. See the course web site at the beginning of the term for the listing of scheduled on-campus meeting dates.
Class attendance is absolutely mandatory on scheduled examination dates and on any date when you are scheduled to give an oral presentation. If you miss an examination or your scheduled oral presentation, there will be no make-ups.
Regular online participation is also necessary for success in this course. The online homework quizzes and online web search questions must be completed by their due dates and times or you will not receive credit for your work.
ONLINE ORIENTATION ASSIGNMENT (required) - Complete online from your remote location. You must complete the online Orientation by Friday, September 6, before 11:59 PM. If you fail to complete the online orientation by the due date and time you may be withdrawn from the course. You do not need the textbook or anything other than access to the course web page on D2L in order to complete the online Orientation.
The online course material is located at:
The online course material is located at:
COURSE MATERIALS AND TEXTBOOK
The ISBN number provided above is for the hardcover version of this textbook, which is the version ordered for the Broward College North Campus Bookstore. You may purchase the textbook from any vendor of your choosing. Prices vary considerably both locally and online and comparing vendors for the lowest available price is recommended. You are required to have the 11th edition of the textbook, but you are NOT required to purchase the hardcover version of the textbook. This textbook comes in various types of bindings, including hardcover, soft cover, split section soft cover, and looseleaf 3-hole punched versions. Some students even "rent" the textbook from online vendors providing this service. E-books (digital online electronic textbooks) are also available for this textbook. Some students prefer to purchase an E-book instead of a paper version of the book because E-books generally cost less. However, E-books usually provide access for only a specific period of time and may have restrictions on printing and downloading the material as well as the number of computers on which the material may be viewed and/or downloaded. Compare the options and their restrictions carefully before making your selection. Used copies of the textbook may also be available. Note that this text is coming out in an 11th edition in September, so you may be able to find a new or used copy of the older 10th edition for a reasonable price online.
- THE TEXTBOOK IS THE ONLY ITEM THAT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS COURSE.
YOU DO NOT NEED TO PURCHASE ANY "ACCESS CODE" OR ANY OTHER TYPE OF PASSCODE.
ACCESS TO THE COURSE WEB SITE AND COURSE MATERIALS DOES NOT REQUIRE YOU TO PURCHASE ANYTHING.
Login to our Desire2Learn (D2L) course web site using your Broward College user name.
Your password is your 2-digit birth month followed by your 4-digit birth year.
HOW TO REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE
You may enroll in this course through BC's Student Online System. Once the course is filled at the class limit, no additional students will be permitted to register. Students must pay for the course before they will be able to log into the course.
HOW TO ACCESS THE COURSE ONCE YOU ARE ENROLLED
This course will be accessible beginning September 4, 2019, to registered students who have paid tuition and fees. There may be a delay of up to 24 hours from when a student registers and pays before D2L login is activated.
The online course material is located at:
https://broward.onelogin.com/portal/
Once you are registered in the course and the course has become accessible at the beginning of the semester, you will be able to access the online material. Your login username is usually the first five letters of your last name followed by your first initial. Your password is your Broward College Personal Identification Number (PIN). Use the PIN you normally use for registration. If your PIN is still the default value (the one first given to you), it was initially set to: Birth Month and the Four Digits of Birth Year (MMYYYY). If you have forgotten your login username or PIN number, instructions for retrieving them are located on the Broward Community College website at the following URL: https://www.broward.edu/FCCSC/security/repin1.jsp
The online course material is located at:
https://broward.onelogin.com/portal/
Once you are registered in the course and the course has become accessible at the beginning of the semester, you will be able to access the online material. Your login username is usually the first five letters of your last name followed by your first initial. Your password is your Broward College Personal Identification Number (PIN). Use the PIN you normally use for registration. If your PIN is still the default value (the one first given to you), it was initially set to: Birth Month and the Four Digits of Birth Year (MMYYYY). If you have forgotten your login username or PIN number, instructions for retrieving them are located on the Broward Community College website at the following URL: https://www.broward.edu/FCCSC/security/repin1.jsp
HELPFUL LINKS FOR E-LEARNING AT BROWARD COLLEGE
- The direct link for Desire2Learn (D2L) login is through Broward College OneAccess
