BIO 011: Introduction to Molecular Biology Syllabus Flashcards

Comprehensive practice flashcards reviewing course policies, grading metrics, assignment rules, and schedule deadlines from the BIO 011 syllabus.

What is the course sequence that BIO 011 is a part of for STEM majors at UC Merced?

It is the first half of a two-part introductory course sequence consisting of BIO 011 and BIO 012.

What is the course code for the separate laboratory course that accompanies BIO 011?

BIO 011L

What required textbook and edition are used for BIO 011?

Biology by Brooker et al. 6th Edition.

What is the main functional distinction between Teaching Assistants (TAs) and Learning Assistants (LAs) in BIO 011?

TAs grade assignments and run discussion sections, whereas LAs facilitate active learning and collaboration activities and have nothing to do with grading.

At what time are Smartbook assignments due on lecture days (MWF)?

At 8:00 AM before each day's lecture.

How many Smartbook assignments are dropped at the end of the semester?

The lowest 7 Smartbook assignments are dropped.

When are weekly Post-Quizzes available to complete on CatCourses?

They are open from 2:30 PM Friday to 11:59 PM Saturday.

How many total maximum points count toward the final course grade out of the total 1182 earned points?

965 maximum points.

What is the late submission penalty for discussion and journal writing assignments?

They are penalized 25% of the total possible points for every day they are late, up to 48 hours after the deadline.

What score will a student receive on discussion work if they arrive more than 20 minutes late to a section?

The student will receive a zero for any work pertaining to that week's discussion.

How many lecture midterm exams are dropped at the end of the semester?

The lowest 1 lecture exam is dropped.

Is the Final Exam dropped at the end of the semester?

No, the final exam is not dropped and late work is not accepted.

How far in advance must a student contact their discussion TA regarding a foreseeable excused absence?

One week in advance.

Within what timeframe must a student contact their discussion TA following an unexpected absence due to severe illness or crisis?

Within two working days of the unexpected absence.

What is the deadline to bring errors regarding the grading of homework, journals, or discussion activities to a TA's attention?

Within a week of return of the graded item.

What percentage range corresponds to a letter grade of A in BIO 011?

93–96.99%

What is the exact deadline to add or drop the course?

September 16 at 5:00 PM.

What is the date of the last day to withdraw from the course?

November 4

When is the Final Exam scheduled for BIO 011 Fall 2026?

Tuesday, December 15, from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM.