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General Biology – BSC 1005.
This is a completely online instructional course.

This is an e-Learning course that does not have face-to-face meetings. The midterm and final exams will be given at the Central campus e-testing center. The dates for the midterm exam and final exam are listing in the course offering.

To stay in the course students must complete two mandatory tasks: 1) Post an e-mail to Dr. Stouder within Blackboard and 2) complete the Syllabus quiz. These two tasks MUST be completed by the due date listed in the course offering and on the first page of the Blackboard course or the student will be denied access to the course.

Are you ready for independent learning? Think if this delivery method of instruction is for you. Please be serious about your success in completion before taking this course.

All tests will be given at the testing center at Broward College’s Central campus in Davie, Florida.

Faculty Introduction

Welcome to the fascinating and wonderful world of biology. I’ll be your professor, Dr. Leo B. Stouder. I’m a retired doctor of chiropractic medicine. I’m also a full time tenured professor of Anatomy, Physiology and Biology. My associate degree was in liberal arts and my bachelor was in Human Biology. So this course will take a decidedly human approach to biology.
Biology is the study of life. It is the study of you. As you learn about biology, you’re learning about yourself.

Course Description
This course is designed to give you an understanding of the principles of Biology, while focusing on the underlying unity of life. This course is primarily for non-science majors. If you need a science course with a lab then consider including BSC1005L.
Since this is a course for non-science students I try to make the course interesting and relevant to your world. It’s ALL about you!

Meets Area 4A general education requirements for the A.A. degree. Meets Areas 4 or 5 general education requirements for the A.S. degree

Methods of Instruction
This is a 3-credit hour course. Normally, a 3-credit hour course would meet two times each week (during a 16 week term) for a total of 3 hours per week or 48 hours per term. In this class, we will not meet at anytime during the semester. You will engage in structured totally out-of-class or online activities for the entire course.

Your two tests will be given at the testing center at BC central campus. You will complete four online activities, ten quizzes and you’ll be required to view videos and listen to podcasts as part of the learning experience. You’ll have an opportunity to complete one video extra credit.

Learning Outcomes
1. First we will learn what science is and what it tries to prove. In addition we will study what science doesn’t
want to prove.
2. The basis of life is the cell. You’ll understand why this is and be able to converse intelligently about basic
biological principles.
3. Since the cell is the basis of life, you’ll need to know where the energy comes from to run the body.
4. How does the body reproduces itself? You’ll discover that this chapter doesn’t deal with sex.
5. What is DNA? You’ll know this so well that you’ll be able to… pass it on.
6. Heredity is all around us, you’ll learn that the pea plant has a lot to teach us.

Course Requirements
• There are no Prerequisites to take this course, except your willingness to study this fascinating subject. Computer/technology skills competencies needed
• New to e-learning? Take the e-learning orientation before enrolling in any e-learning course.
• Before enrolling in an e-learning course review computer requirements.
• Hardware or Software Requirements specific to your course (if different from the BC standard)

Test Dates:
Anytime the testing center is open during the week listed in the class schedule for the midterm exam and anytime the testing center is open during the week listed in the class schedule for the final exam. You may take the test at any time during the testing center hours on the test dates listed. All tests will be given at the e-Testing Center on BC Central campus.

The e-testing Center is located in Building 17 (the library), room 220. The e-Testing center hours vary, please verify times when you can take your exams by calling the e-Testing Center at: 954-201-6564 and check the website at: http://www.broward.edu/elearning/eLearning/student/testingCenter/page12664.html .
• All students must obtain their BC E-mail address. It is used for course login.

Course Materials
Our course textbook is: Biology: Concepts and Investigations by Marielle Hoefnagels. This is not a required text. You can use any biology book that you like.

How to Register for this Course
If you wish to enroll in this course please go myBC website. Students must pay for the course before they will be able to log into the course.

Information Contact
Dr. Stouder can be reach by e-mail at lstouder@broward.edu (best) or by my office phone: 954-201-7497 (worst). My office location is 33/420 at the Downtown campus.

How to Access this Course once you are Enrolled in this Course
Students must pay for the course before they will be able to log into the course. Once you have paid then follow these directions:
• Obtain BC email user ID and PIN code before attempting to login to Blackboard.
• At BC email address site, click on "ID Lookup", then enter your Student# (or INTL Student ID#) and PIN code (2 digit birth month and 2 digit year). Write down your email ID (not the @mail.broward.edu part), which is your Blackboard User Name.
• Your Blackboard User Name is the same as your BC email ID.
• Your Blackboard password is the same as your BC email PIN code.
3. Links to help students get connected to e-learning course(s) at BC
• BC Blackboard/e-Learning login page
• Student e-learning Resources
• Publisher access code help page
• Blackboard Helpdesk is available if you need any technical assistance using or logging into Blackboard.