BIOL 2603H - Honors Integrated Biology
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 42472,
Credit hours: 4
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Xiangjia "Jack" 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: 3309411945
Additional Contact Methods:
Notes: This course has two instructors.
Preferred Contact Method: Email
Communication Expectations:
Typically respond to email within 24 hours.
How to Refer to me:
Dr. Min
Gloria Johnston
Professional Qualifications:
Ph. D. in Microbiology
Lecturer
Email: gpjohnston@ysu.edu
Office: Ward Beecher 4006
Preferred Contact Method: Email
Communication Expectations:
Email will be checked daily
How to Refer to me:
Dr. Johnston
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Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Biology | Brooker et al. | 6th edition |
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 - 2 | Introduction; Atoms and Molecules; | |
| 8/31 | Chapter 3 - 4 | Organic Mol.; General Features of Cells | |
| 9/7 | 9/7 Holiday; Chapter 5 - 6 | Membranes; Energy and Enzymes | |
| 9/14 | Test 1 on 9/14 Chapter 1 -6; Chapter 7; 11 |
Cellular Respiration; DNA | |
| 9/21 | Chapter 12; 14; 15 | Gene Expression I, III; Mutation | |
| 9/28 | Test 2: cover Chapter 7 - 15 Chapter 16, 17 |
Cell Cycle; Inheritance | |
| 10/5 | Chapter 19, 21 | Virus and Becteria; Biotechnology | |
| 10/12 | Chapter 21; 23 10/16 - Test 3: cover Chapter 16 - 23 |
Biotechnology (continued); Population Genetics | |
| 10/19 | Ch 30 Ch 41 |
Microbiome Homeostasis |
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| 10/26 | CH 42 -44 Test 4 |
Nervous system | |
| 11/2 | Ch 45 Ch 46 |
Musculo-skeletal Digestive system |
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| 11/9 | Test 5 Ch 48 |
Circulatory and Respiratory | |
| 11/16 | Ch 49 Ch 50 |
Excretory Endocrine |
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| 11/23 | Test 6 | ||
| 11/30 | Scientific reading assigned | TBD | |
| 12/7 | Test 7 |
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.