Biology 201 – Anatomy and Physiology

Assignment Policies
Late assignments: Assignments are due at the beginning of class on the date indicated.
Late assignments will be accepted, but for each day (or part of a day) it is late, five points will be
deducted from the total number of points available for that assignment (up to half of the total
credit). No assignments will be accepted after the last day of class.
Missed exams: If you must miss an exam or practical, prior notice (at least 7 days)
must be given and only those absences that are excused will be allowed to be made up. Makeup
exams or practicals will only be given BEFORE the exam date (not after) and may be
essay or given orally at my discretion. There are NO make-up quizzes.
Format: All assignments turned in must be typed, double-spaced, and in a 12-point
font unless otherwise indicated. Although this is not an English class, excellent communication
skills are essential in every field; spell-check your work, check your grammar and cite your
sources in the text AND reference your sources on a “Works Cited” page. Plagiarized or
incorrectly cited work will be given an immediate “0”; if you have any questions about
appropriate citations, ask BEFORE you turn in your assignment.
E-mail: Written assignments may be e-mailed to me in Word format. However, if you do
not receive an acknowledgement of receipt within 24 hours, it is in your best interest to confirm
that I have received it and that it is in a readable and acceptable form.
Attendance
Attendance in lecture and laboratory is mandatory (and necessary for adequate performance in
the class). An attendance sheet will be circulated at the beginning of each class. You must
personally sign this sheet (your friend or table mate may NOT sign you in!) Non-excused
absences totaling a week of consecutive lecture or more than one consecutive lab meeting may
result in your withdrawal from the class or a failing grade for the semester. It is your
responsibility to initiate a withdrawal from the class. Failure to do so may result in a failing
grade for the semester.
Preparation
It is your responsibility to be prepared for every class meeting. This includes, but is not limited
to, reviewing the course schedule for topic and due date information, previewing the note
packet, reading the appropriate chapters in the textbook, completing assignments, and bringing
all necessary materials (notes and writing implements).
Disruptive Behavior
Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated and will be dealt with in accordance with college policy
and may result in Security intervention. Disruptive behavior includes (but is not limited to) the
harassment of other students or the instructor and inappropriate or unsafe activities with respect
to other students, the instructor or supplies. Ringing or vibrating cell phones or pagers and
text messaging are considered disruptive to both the instructor and the entire class. Cell
phones are to be SHUT OFF and put away (NOT on the desk) before every class. If a cell
phone or pager rings, audibly vibrates or is otherwise disruptive during lecture, you may be
asked to leave the classroom for the remainder of the class time and automatically lose up to
five points. Alternatively, the phone may be confiscated for the remainder of the class
time and you may be given a written assignment. Failure to complete this assignment may
result in a loss of points. Repeated disruptions may result in additional penalties. If a cell
phone or pager rings, audibly vibrates or is otherwise disruptive during any exam or
quiz, you may receive a failing grade on that assessment.