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Students Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

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\ STUDENT BEHAVIOR: Students will be respectful of other students and the instructor
\ 1. Students will NOT have personal conversations during class time. Participation in group discussions is however expected.
\ 2. Students will NOT use their computer for anything that is not course related while class is in session. It is a violation to use your computer for Facebook, tweeting, messaging, e-mailing, playing games, surfing the web for non-class related topics, etc.
\ 3. Students will Not text or talk on their phone during class.

\ GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE: If a student is having a problem with the course policies or the instructor, he or she should first try and resolve any such problems with the instructor.  If the problem is not resolved the student may proceed to the Program Coordinator, Department of Mathematics, Sciences, and Engineering Chairperson, Associate Vice President of Instruction, Vice President of Academic Affairs, and the College President, IN THAT ORDER.

\ SAFETY: "Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are stored in SCIE 110.
\ For any emergency contact Campus Police 371-5911

\ TELEPHONES/PAGERS: It is the policy of the Biology Department that cell phones and pagers must be turned off or in the silent mode in the classroom. If a student gets a phone call during class he/she will NOT answer it during class time unless prior approval by the instructor. Please be considerate to others.

\ FOOD/DRINK: Food and drink are allowed in the classroom and laboratory unless posted otherwise.

\ WITHDRAW: A grade of "W" will be given for drops or withdraws on or before the published official withdraw date.  You may not drop or withdraw after that date.

\ FINAL GRADE CHANGES: The final grade turned into the registrar office will not be changed unless approved by full time biology faculty committee. Request must be submitted in writing.

\ TEST / QUIZ RULES: Do nothing which would appear to involve cheating.  Failure to abide by the test rule will result in a grade of zero.  Cell phones ringing during a major exam will result in a zero, regardless if you answer it or not.  Once the exam has been started you may not leave the classroom for any reason.  Use the facilities prior to starting the exam.  When you turn your exam in, it is final.  You can not get it back to make changes. Use a #2 pencil on scantron forms.  If you use a pen it will result in a zero. If you believe that a paper has been graded incorrectly, please return it with a written explanation which must include: 1) your name, 2) the number of the question(s) you wish to have reconsidered, and 3) a detailed explanation of the mistake and documentation for the correct answer (include page numbers and source).
\ You must also finish before the due date and time or a grade of zero will be assigned. Extra time will not be given to an individual student.  Please do not ask.

\ BAD WEATHER: 
\ If classes are canceled due to inclement weather, you are responsible for reading and learning the material that would have been covered.  If an exam was scheduled and classes are canceled, the exam will be given the next class meeting. BE PREPARED. If class is canceled the last day of class and an exam was scheduled, then the exam will be added to the Final Exam and the questions will count as the exam and as the final exam. If class is canceled during finals week, check the AC website for new exam times. Cancellations will be announced the AC website.

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Grading Criteria

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\ EVALUATION: Lecture and lab will count for 75 % of the course grade, and the final exam will count for 25% of the course grade.
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\ Lecture/Laboratory Exams  - 50%
\ Assignments/Quizzes        - 25%
\ Final Exam                        - 25%
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\ GRADING: Grades will not be curved and NO extra credit.
\ 89.5 - 100 = A
\ 79.5 - 89.4 = B
\ 69.5 - 79.4 = C
\ 59.5 - 69.4 = D
\ 00.0 - 59.4 = F

\ LECTURE/LABORATORY EXAMS: 50% of the total grade for the semester.
\ Lecture and laboratory material will be combined into five (5) exams. Each exam will have approximately 30-50 scantron questions (e.g., multiple choice, matching, etc.), and an essay component (e.g., short answer, drawings, definitions, concept questions). The majority of exam material will come from the lecture and laboratory notes and assignments, but some material will come from the text book and other assigned material.  One major exam grade will be dropped and the remaining four exam scores will be used in the grade calculation. If youMISS or COME IN LATE to an exam for any reason, a grade of zero will be assigned for that exam and that will be your drop for the semester. NO MAKE-UPS will be given for any reason on any EXAM.

\ QUIZZES AND ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENTS: 25% of the total grade for the semester.
\ There will be quizzes and additional assignments made during the semester. Quizzes will be both announced and unannounced and will range from 5-30 questions.  These will be given at any time during the lecture or lab class. The quizzes will be fill-in-the-blank, multiple choice, labeling, and/or short answer. Assignments will be made one week prior to the due date. All quizzes and assignments will be weighted equally. The single lowest quiz or assignment from this catagory will be dropped in the final grade calculation. If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to find out about any material you missed or assignments that were made. The lowest grade from this category will be dropped.
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\ If youMISS, COME IN LATE, or LEAVE EARLY  to any quiz for any reason, a grade of zero will be assigned for that grade. In order to receive full credit on homework assignments, the assignment must be turned in on the due date. Homework will be accepted until the next class period after the due date, but 20% will be deducted from the grade. No assignment will be accepted after this, and a grade of zero will be recorded. NO MAKE-UPS will be given for any reason on any quiz or homework assignment, so Please DO NOT ASK.
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\ FINAL EXAM: 25% of the total grade for the semester.
\ The Final Exam is comprehensive and mandatory. It will cover everything from the beginning of the semester and some material will come from previous exams and the rest comes from the text or other notes.
\ Ranges from 100 - 200 questions.

Attendance

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\ Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement, therefore it is the responsibility of the student to attend each class.

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\ You must always wait for the Instructor.  The Instructor will post a note on the door if he will be absent.  (NO 15 Minute Rule)

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Calendar

Additional Information

\ SCIENCE ENRICHMENT CENTER:  Warren Hall 110
\ The SEC provides tutoring services for all students

\ SMARTTHINKING:  Online
\ This is a 24/7 Online tutoring service for current students.  You must create an account.  Lynn Library Basement L011 (371-5432)
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\ LYNN LIBRARIY SERVICES: 
\ Printing, Computer Work Stations, Technology help, Scanners, Free WiFi, and Software help.  (371-5468)
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\ EMAIL:  The instructor will check email Monday - Thursday by 3:00 PM.  Emails after 3:00 PM will be checked the following day.  I will try to respond withn 24 hours, except on Fridays and weekends.  Remember I teach numerous other courses.  Be paitent.  Also remember that emails sent from the Instructor will go to your google email address. When emailing me, do so from Black Board.

\ I reserve the right to amend this syllabus at anytime during the semester

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