I check my Dumas email several times during the day, so heather.funderburg@dumasisd.org is the best email to reach me. I do check my AC email at hafunderburg@actx.edu on a regular basis.
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Disability Services facilitates access to all programs and services according to the ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as well as other federal and state laws.
Amarillo College is committed to providing equal access to all programs and services, including all working, learning, and service environments that affect equal access for persons with disabilities. This commitment to provide equal access and opportunity for persons with disabilities is in compliance with federal and state law. Amarillo College also strives to provide Electronic and Information Resources (EIR) that are accessible to all authorized users.
If you find you are unable to access material in an accessible format please contact the Disability Services Office at (806) 345-5639 . This office will work in conjunction with other campus resources to address and accommodate your issue in a timely manner.
As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc
Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016
Students who wish to withdraw from a course must complete all steps indicated on the Academic Withdrawal Request form by the course withdrawal deadline.
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BIOL-1409-013 Biology for Non-Science Majors II
This course will provide a survey of biological principles with an emphasis on humans, including evolution, ecology, plant and animal diversity and physiology. Laboratory activities will reinforce lecture content.
Student ResourcesStudent Resources Website
Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact your advisor, the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 2 lab)
Dual Credit Course
Johnson, George. Essentials of the Living World 4th ed. McGraw-Hill, 2013
You are not required to have a McGraw Hill CONNECT code.
STUDENT PERFORMANCE, COMPETENCIES AND OBJECTIVES: After studying the material presented in this course of study, the student will be able to do the following as evaluated by the faculty in the department.
1. Apply scientific reasoning to investigate questions and utilize scientific tools such as microscopes and laboratory equipment to collect and analyze data.
2. Use critical thinking and scientific problem-solving to make informed decisions in the laboratory.
3. Communicate effectively the results of scientific investigations.
4. Define modern evolutionary synthesis, natural selection, population genetics, micro and macroevolution, and speciation.
5. Describe phylogenetic relationships and classification schemes.
6. Identify the major phyla of life with an emphasis on plants and animals, including the basis for classification, structural and physiological adaptations, evolutionary history, and ecological significance.
7. Describe basic animal physiology and homeostasis as maintained by organ systems.
8. Compare different sexual and asexual life cycles noting their adaptive advantages.
9. Illustrate the relationship between major geologic change, extinctions, and evolutionary trends.
In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .
If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
BIOLOGY CONTRACT FOR SUCCESS:You will be required to complete and submit the "Biology Contract for Success" within the first week of 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 Dual Credit Coordinator, Department of Biological Sciences Chairperson, the Dean of Math, Sciences and Engineering, Vice President of Academic Affairs, and the College President, IN THAT ORDER.
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. Students are only allowed 6 withdraws in their college careers.
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 in writing.
TEST RULES: Do nothing which would appear to involve cheating. Failure to abide by the test rule will result in a grade of zero. If you believe that an exam or assignment has been graded incorrectly, please email a written explanation which must include: 1) the number of the question you wish to have reconsidered, 2) the question, and 3) a detailed explanation of the mistake and documentation for the correct answer.
QUIZZES - You will get two attempts on quizzes. The best score will be recorded. If a problem occurs during a quiz (example: loss of internet connection, computer lock up, accidently open it prematurely, or you simply forgot to submit it) you will have only one attempt. If the instructor decides to reset the quiz, you will have only one attempt. You will get only one reset on a quiz per semester for any reason. Also you must finish within the allotted time frame.
LESSONS (ASSIGNMENTS) – Most lessons with have 2 parts: activities and a lesson quiz. The activities may be attempted unlimited times to achieve a maximum of 50 points. The lesson quizzes will only have 1 attempt and it too will be worth 50 points. Some lessons will only include a lesson quiz which will be attempted only once, and will be valued at 100 points.
EXAMS - You will get only one attempt. If a problem occurs during an exam contact your high school instructor immediately. Your high school instructor will contact the instructor and together they will decide if a reset is warranted for the exam. The instructor will reset only one exam due to a technical problem or any other reason. After the one reset any other problems will result in a zero on that assessment and it will be your drop. If your computer or connection is weak. please use a reliable computer or connection. Also you must finish within the allotted time frame.
STUDENTS MUST TAKE THE EXAM AT THE ALLOTTED TIME. LATE EXAMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. IF YOU MISS AN EXAM, QUIZ, OR ANY ASSIGNMENT FOR ANY REASON, A ZERO WILL BE ASSIGNED.
TAKING QUIZZES & EXAMS: If your computer, laptop, PC, Mac, tablet, and/or internet connection is slow, weak, problematic, unreliable, or possessed, it is “highly” recommended that you seek a reliable computer and/or internet connection such as those at the AC Testing Center or AC Library. It is your responsibility to ensure that you attempt all quizzes and exams on a reliable computer.
WAITING UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE: If you wait until the last minute to complete online assignments, quizzes, or exams, you’re almost guaranteed to encounter computer problems. Completing assignments in advance should ensure technology will work as planned.
EVALUATION: Exams will count for 60%, Quizzes and Assignments will count for 20% and Lab Tests will count 20% of the course grade.
GRADING: Grades will not be curved and there will be 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 EXAMS - 60%
Exams are worth 60% of the overall grade for the course. There will be 5 exams and a comprehensive final exam. You will be allowed to drop one exam grade. Each exam is worth 12% for a combined 60%, once the lowest exam is dropped. Five lecture exams plus a comprehensive final, approximately 50 questions (multiple choice, fill in the blank, and short answer). The exam material will come from the lecture outlines, textbook readings, web readings, and other assignments. One exam grade will be dropped, this may include the final exam. If you MISS the due date and time for an exam for any reason, a grade of zero will be assigned for that exam will be your drop for the semester. NO MAKE-UPS or extra time will be given for any reason on any EXAM.
QUIZZES, LESSONS, AND ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENTS - 20%
There will be quizzes, lessons, and additional assignments made weekly during the semester. The quizzes will be fill-in-the-blank, multiple choice, labeling, and/or short answer. Most lessons will have 2 parts: activities and a lesson quiz. The activities may be attempted unlimited times to achieve a maximum of 50 points. The lesson quizzes will only have 1 attempt and it too will be worth 50 points. Some lessons will only include a lesson quiz which will be attempted only once, and will be valued at 100 points. IMPORTANT: If you MISS the DUE DATE and TIME for any quiz, lesson, or assignment, a grade of zero will be assigned for that quiz, lesson, or assignment and that will be your drop for the semester. You are allowed only one dropped quiz, lesson, or other assignment. NO MAKE-UPS or extra time will be given for any reason on any quiz, lesson, or assignment, so please do not ask. IMPORTANT: Quizzes, lessons, and other assignments will be due by 11:55 PM.
LAB EXAMS - 20%
Your Lab grade will be determined by laboratory exercises that will be completed and turned in weekly.
Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement, therefore it is the responsibility of the student to attend each class and complete all assignments.
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Tentative LIFE SCIENCE 2 SCHEDULE SPRING 2018 |
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LECTURE |
QUIZZES AND EXAMS – Due by Tuesdays |
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1 Jan 17 |
Syllabus Ch 14 Evolution and Natural Selection |
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2 Jan 23 |
Ch 14 Evolution and Natural Selection |
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3 Jan 30 |
Ch 15 Exploring Biological Diversity |
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4 Feb 6 |
Ch 16 Evolution of Microbial Life |
Exam 1 Ch 14-15 |
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5 Feb 13 |
Ch 18 Evolution of Animals |
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6 Feb 20 |
Ch 19 Populations and Communities |
Exam 2 Ch 16 and 18 |
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7 Feb 27 |
Ch 20 Ecosystems |
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8 Mar 6 |
Ch 22 Human Influences on the Living World |
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9 Mar 13 |
SPRING BREAK |
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10 Mar 20 |
Ch 23 Body Plan, Skeleton, and Muscles |
Exam 3 Ch 19, 20 , 22 |
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11 Mar 27 |
Ch 24 Circulatory System Ch 25 Respiratory System |
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12 Apr 3 |
Ch 26 Digestive System |
Exam 4 Ch 23, 24, 25 |
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13 Apr 10 |
Ch 29 Nervous Ch 30 Endocrine |
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14 Apr 17 |
Ch 31 Reproductive |
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15 Apr 24 |
Ch 17 Evolution of Plants |
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16 May 1 |
Ch 32 Plant Form and Function CH 33 Plant Reproduction and Growth |
Exam 5 Ch 26, 29, 30, 31
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17 May 8 |
Final Comprehensive Exam |
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Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor
Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor must be used to complete all online exams and quizzes!
Amarillo College now requires all online exams and quizzes to be completed using a web browser called Respondus Lockdown Browser. This browser functions similar to other web browsers; however, it prevents a student from opening up other programs, web pages, notes, files, etc during an exam or quiz. This helps to maintain academic honesty, even when students are participating through online and distance education courses.
You will be required to 1) download and install Respondus Lockdown Browser on your computer, and 2) only use Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor when you attempt quizzes and exams, including the Final Exam. If you try to start an exam or quiz using Firefox, Safari, Chrome, etc, Blackboard will prevent you from starting the assessment until you navigate to the assessment using Respondus Lockdown Browser.
You can the download information once you log-in to Blackboard, and then click on “Student Tools” at the top right of your Blackboard page. Then, on the Student Tools page, you can find the Respondus Lockdown Browser information on the module on the left side of the screen. I have also posted some information on regarding Respondus Lockdown Browser in the Week 1 folder and inside the Course Syllabus folder!
Here is the Link explaining why you must use Respondus Lockdown Browser.
Here is the Link to Respondus Lockdown Browser download.
Here is the Link to Respondus Lockdown Browser installation tutorial.
You must also use Responds Monitor for each exam and quiz. This means you will need to set up your webcam and successfully initiate it for the software. You must show your Amarillo College ID or drivers license (if your AC ID is not handy) to the webcam to prove you are the one taking the test! You will also be required to use the webcam to show you have no books or notes around you before you start the exam or quiz. If you fail to do so, significant points will be reduced on your quiz or exam!
If you have ANY issues, errors, problems, or questions, please contact Amarillo College IT department as soon as possible!!! Contact your instructor about Respondus only if the AC IT Department is unable to resolve your problems or issues. If you are not comfortable taking exams or quizzes using Respondus Monitor, then you must take your exams and quizzes in the Amarillo College Testing Center.
Information Technology (IT) Department Info
Email Info: TIC@actx.edu
Washington Street Campus: Russell Hall, Room 121
West Campus: Building A, Room 102
West Campus Computing & Testing Center: Building D, Room 106
East Campus Testing Information Center: Building SSC, Room 106
TESTING: Science Testing Center (STC)
All tests may be taken in the STC during days scheduled by the teacher within normal STC hours. STC policy states that: No test may be started less than 1 ½ hours before the STC closes. You must present an Amarillo College student ID every time you take a test. The Science Testing Center staff will retain your ID while you take your test and will return it to you when you turn in your test. No appointments are necessary.
STC hours: 8am-10pm Mon-Thurs, 8am-4pm Fri, 9am-4pm Sat
Warren Hall 112
371-5948
MANDATORY TUTORING: Science Tutoring and Success Center (STSC)
In an effort to increase retention in Biology courses, any student who scores below a 70 on any exam (excluding the Final Exam week) must complete a 1 hour mandatory tutoring session in the STSC or by scheduling an online tutoring session through Amarillo College STSC.
Before getting mandatory tutoring, students must first make a appointment with the STSC by either calling or visiting. The STSC will do its best to accommodate a student’s schedule within the STSC hours of operation. This may require plenty of advanced notice by the student as time slots fill quickly. Upon arrival in the STSC, students must inform STSC staff that they are there for mandatory tutoring.
Mandatory tutoring will not require remediation over a failed test.
STSC hours: 8am-8pm Mon-Thurs, 8am-3pm Fri, 9am-3pm Sat
Warren Hall 110
345-5536
EMAIL: The instructor will check email Monday - Thursday by 4:00 PM. Emails after 4:00PM will be checked the following day. The instructor will try to respond within 24 hours, except on Fridays and week ends. Remember instructors teacher numerous other courses. Be patient.
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