BIOL 1505 - Biology and the Modern World
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 42024,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Xiangjia Min
Professional Qualifications:
Ph. D., Plant Science, University of Hawaii
Master’s, Software Systems, University of British Columbia
Master’s, Plant Science, China Agricultural University
Bachelor’s, Plant Science, Qingdao Agricultural University
Professor
Email: xmin@ysu.edu
Office: Ward Beecher 3014
Office Phone: 330-941-1945
Preferred Contact Method: E-mail
Communication Expectations:
Typically respond to email within 24 hours.
How to Refer to me:
Dr. Min
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Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Campbell Essential Biology (7e) |
E-book. Authors: Simon et al.
Course website: All course materials will be posted on BLACKBOARD
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Course Schedule
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Chapter 1 and 2 | Introduction about Life Science; Essential Chemistry | |
| 8/31 | Chapter 3 | Molecules of Life | |
| 9/7 | Chapter 4 | Cell Structure | |
| 9/14 | Chapter 5 | Energy and Basic Biochemistry | Homework 1 due |
| 9/21 | Test 1 (Chapter 1 - 4); Chapter 6 | Cellular Respiration | |
| 9/28 | Chapter 7 | Photosyntesis | |
| 10/5 | Chapter 8 | Cellular Reproduction: Mitosis and Meiosis | |
| 10/12 | Chapter 9 | Pattern of Inheritance | Homework 2 due |
| 10/19 | Test 2 (Chapter 5 - 8); Chaper 10 | Structure and Funciton of DNA | |
| 10/26 | Chapter 11 | Gene Regulation | |
| 11/2 | Chapter 12 | DNA Technology | |
| 11/9 | Chapter 13 | How Population Evolve | |
| 11/16 | Test 3 (9 - 12). | ||
| 11/23 | Chapter 14 | How Biological Diversity Evolved | |
| 11/30 | Review | ||
| 12/7 | Final exam week: final test (11 -14) on 12/7 at 11:00 am |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.