Biology 201 â Anatomy and Physiology

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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.
Grading Grades will be determined by performance on examinations, quizzes, projects and laboratory work. Examinations: There will be five in-semester examinations and one comprehensive final. Exam dates are indicated on the following course schedule. Although the in-semester exams will not be comprehensive, it is expected that you have an understanding of information covered in previous units. See above for missed exam policy. You will be given an opportunity to review your exam and discuss your performance with your instructor within one week of the scheduled exam. Any discrepancies or disputes must be brought to the attention of the instructor at this time. Justification for a dispute may need to be submitted in writing. All exams must remain in the possession of the instructor. Failure to abide by this policy may result in a “0” on that exam. Final Examination: One two-hour mandatory comprehensive final examination will be given during the Final Exam period. Your score on this exam may replace ONE in-semester exam grade. You may not replace a grade on an exam that was the result of an academic integrity violation. Lecture Quizzes: Twelve 10-point, 8-minute quizzes will be given at the beginning of each non-exam Thursday lecture period (as indicated by a☺ on the course schedule). If you are late for class, you will receive a “0” on the quiz. There are NO makeup quizzes – no exceptions. These quizzes will cover recent lectures and readings; the best NINE will count towards your final grade. These quizzes are designed to ensure that you are studying the correct material and will cover basic material. (If you have regularly attended lecture, kept up on your reading, completed the appropriate sections of the on-line study guide and reviewed the material (in other words: STUDIED REGULARLY), you should have no problems.) Miscellaneous Projects: Periodically throughout the semester, lab or lecture projects may be assigned. These may be group or solo projects, may involve oral presentations or written papers and may be allotted in-class time for completion. Details on these assignments will be provided at a later date. Laboratory Work: Labs are once a week and many will build upon previous labs. Therefore, it is essential that you attend every lab session. Phoenix College utilizes cadavers and animal dissections as a part of this course. If you anticipate a problem with the use of these materials, please see me immediately. Your lab grade will comprise ~30% of your final grade in this class. Correct spelling is essential in the allied medical fields; therefore, for each misspelled word on a practical, ½ point will be deducted. PhysioEx and BioPac: Exercises utilizing PhysioEx and BioPac software and hardware will be performed in and out of class throughout the semester. All worksheets are to be turned in on the due date (indicated by a ♣ on the course schedule). See above for late assignment policies. Laboratory Practicals: Four lab practicals will be given during the semester. These dates are indicated on the course schedule. See above for missed exam policies. Your final grade will be based on the percentage of points you earn as follows: 90% - 100% A 80% - 89% B or better 70% - 79% C or better 60% - 69% D or better 0% - 59% F
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