SBIO 101B General Biology I for Non-Majors (Syllabus)

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms from the SBIO 101B syllabus.

SBIO 101B

General Biology I course for non‑majors (3 credits) covering scientific inquiry, biological molecules, cell biology, genetics, and evolution; Fall 2025; 135 hours total instructional content.

Achieve for Scientific American Biology for a Changing World (5th edition)

Required textbook; eText available via Macmillan Achieve; ISBN 9781319531805.

Macmillan Achieve

Online platform with the eText, assignments, and quizzes linked to the course.

Canvas

Learning Management System used to access materials, submit assignments, and track progress.

Proctorio

Proctoring tool integrated with Achieve that monitors activity during online assessments and requires a webcam.

Respondus LockDown Browser

Secure browser used for online exams to prevent navigation away from the test; must be installed.

Respondus Monitor

Video monitoring component that may accompany LockDown Browser during exams.

Student Learning & Licensure (SLL)

Online portfolio and assessment system used for accreditation; accounts must be activated before due dates.

Top Hat

Attendance/tracking platform; may be used to check in during class sessions.

Follett Access Textbook Program

Textbook rental program charged to tuition; opt-out required via Follett portal.

ADA Compliance/Disability Services (ODS)

Office providing approved accommodations for documented disabilities; confidentiality of services.

Academic Dishonesty

Cheating, falsification, fraud, plagiarism, or unauthorized access to exams or records; disciplinary action.

Academic Grievances

Process to appeal academic decisions; handled via established procedures; not by the Dean of Students.

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

Progress standards for federal financial aid; assessed by qualitative and quantitative measures.

Student Email Policy

Policy describing appropriate use of university email; supplements the general policy.

Tobacco Free Campus Policy

100% tobacco-free campus; smoking prohibited on campus and at university events.

Attendance Policy

Attendance is mandatory; distinguishes unexcused vs excused absences; makeup work and notification rules.

Module 1 – Scientific Inquiry

Course Module 1 focusing on scientific inquiry as part of Phase 1.

Module 2 – Biological Molecules

Course Module 2 covering biomolecules and their roles.

Module 3 – Cell Biology

Course Module 3 focusing on cell structure, function, and environmental influences.

Module 4 – Genetics

Course Module 4 covering inheritance and genetic diversity.

Module 5 – Evolution

Course Module 5 examining how environmental changes shape evolutionary principles.

Grading Distribution

Course grade is split 50% summative (exams) and 50% formative (quizzes/assignments); lowest summative exam is dropped and replaced by the final exam.

Exam Window and Policy

Summative exams are online: Monday 12:00 a.m.–Wednesday 5:00 p.m.; exams are closed book/notes and may require proctoring.

Closed Book/Notes Policy

Exams are closed book/notes; external resources prohibited; cheating policies enforced.

AI Usage Policy

AI tools may be used only as allowed; must be disclosed with specifics of tool, input, and output; not allowed for independent assessment submissions unless authorized.

Incomplete (I) Grade

Temporary grade for passing work that is incomplete due to extenuating circumstances; must be resolved; removal rules apply.

Make-Up Work Policy

No make-up exams or late submissions outside late enrollment rules; missed weekly exams count as drop; Achieve extensions not allowed.

Course Modules Schedule

Tentative sequence of Phases 1–5 covering Modules 1–5 with assessments and final exams.