BJU Biology
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OpenStax Concepts of Biology
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OpenStax Biology
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2019-2020: All the reading assignments for this class have been synchronized to the 3 textbooks, above: 1) BJU Biology is an excellent Christian-worldview textbook, 2) OpenStax Concepts of Biology (Orange cover) is a well-written public-school compatible textbook, and 3) OpenStax Biology (Green cover) is a community college book for those wanting more in-depth coverage. They can all be purchased 'used', and the OpenStax books are also available as free downloads.
Study plan for Biology
This course uses several learning modes: "Read it, hear it, see it, write it, discuss it, and do it"! Here are some tips:
This course uses several learning modes: "Read it, hear it, see it, write it, discuss it, and do it"! Here are some tips:
- Skim the reading assignment before class. Underline key words and phrases in your book using a pencil or highlighter. Biology has lots of new terms, so skim-read the chapter(s) before class.
- In class, try to ask questions and participate in class discussion. This is a really good way to engage your mind at yet another level.
- During the lecture portion of class, take notes in your spiral notebook. Writing increases your retention.
- During class, we will watch video clips and animations. "Seeing it" is another really good way to learn.
- During the lab, pause to make notes and draw diagrams in your spiral notebook. You will need these notes to do your lab write-up later on... don't just rely on your memory to write your lab report.
- Back at home, do the reading assignment again - this time the terms will be more familiar to you, and you can underline and highlight key concepts and make notes in the margins of your book.
- Finally, watch the lecture video and homework videos before completing your homework assignment.
Homework re-work policy: Please follow this procedure to re-submit homework for adjusted grade....
- Do your re-work on the ORIGINAL graded homework. Use a different colored pen/pencil, or indicate clearly what is being re-done.
- Bring the re-work to the next class on the ORIGINAL.
- I will re-grade and adjust the score. I will give 1/2 the normal points for re-worked problems.
- The homework will be returned at the next class.