Orofacial Anatomy, Histology and Embryology Syllabus for 2019-2020
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Course

DHYG-1201-001 Orofacial Anatomy, Histology and Embryology

Prerequisites

Course Description

The histology and embryology of oral tissues, gross anatomy of the head and neck, tooth morphology and individual tooth identification.

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Hours

(2 sem hrs; 1 lec, 4 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Required Course Textbooks

Students MUST have the current edition of ALL required textbooks.

1.   Illustrated Anatomy of the Head and Neck, Margaret J. Ferhrenbach, Susan W. Herring; Saunders Publishing Co., 5th Edition.

2.   Illustrated Dental Embryology, Histology, and Anatomy, Margaret J. Ferhrenbach, Tracey Popowics; Elsevier Saunders Publishing Co., 4th Edition.

3.   Dental Anatomy Coloring Book, Margaret J. Ferhrenbach, RDH, MS; Elsevier Saunders Publishing Co., 3rd Edition.

4.   Elsevier Evolve Adaptive Quizzing - All students MUST have access to Anatomy Adaptive Quizzing modules for this course. Access codes for Adaptive Quizzing are included in the book bundle purchased from the Amarillo College Bookstore.

Recommended Course Resource

1.   Any dental hygiene national board review book or card set.  Examples are Mosby’s or Saunders comprehensive review books and dental hygiene review card decks.

 

Supplies

Course Supply List

1. Library Card for AC and/or city library
2. Index cards, paper, pens, markers
3. Students will be required to have a tablet or laptop for this course. The tablet is preferred due to ease of use in the lab setting. This purchase can be made in the AC Bookstore. If you prefer to use an existing laptop or tablet please review the following mandatory requirements:
4. Students are required to have regular, reliable access to a computer with a stable Internet connection. (Any system older than 4 years may not have the processing power to work with our current version of Blackboard and its components.)
5. Students will also be required to print some materials and will need a printer, print cartridges, and a supply of printer paper.

Student Performance

End-of-Course Outcomes

Identify the histological and embryological development of the orofacial structures; label the major structures of the head and neck; and compare and contrast various teeth including the crown and root morphology.

Course Overview

DHYG1201 is a class in which the dental hygiene student learns the anatomy of the structures of the head and neck region. This course will include a study of the embryological formations and the histological foundations of each of the structures. Also included is an extensive study of the structure and anatomy of each tooth in the human dentition. Unit objectives will coordinate with the materials presented in lecture, handouts, reading assignments, quizzes, and examinations.

Instructor Objectives for the Course

Chapter objectives will coordinate with the materials presented in lecture, handouts, reading assignments, and examinations.  Learning the objectives will be required of the student in order to be successful in the completion of the written and practical examinations and in laboratory exercises. Given the course textbooks, personal notes, handouts, and other course materials, the student should:

1.   Learn the terminology, facts, theories, methods, and principles, associated with dental radiology as outlined in the daily objectives and in the course schedule.

2.   Apply the knowledge learned to a laboratory simulation or clinical patient.

3.   Evaluate the learning experiences as measured by the course objectives.

The student will know that these goals have been successfully completed if after evaluated by course instructor, a minimal grade of 75 or greater is earned.

 

Course Objectives

Book:  Illustrated Dental Embryology, Histology, and Anatomy, Margaret J Ferhrenbach, Tracey Popowics; Elsevier Saunders Publishing Co., 4th Edition.

Chapter 1: Face and Neck Regions

1. Define and pronounce all the key terms in this chapter.
2. Locate and identify the regions and associated surface landmarks of the face and neck on a diagram and on a patient.
3. Integrate the clinical considerations for the surface anatomy of the face into patient examination and care.
4. Locate and identify the regions and associated surface landmarks of the neck on a diagram and a patient.
5. Integrate the study of surface anatomy of the neck into patient examination and care.

Chapter 2: Oral Cavity and Pharynx

1. Define and pronounce all the key terms in this chapter.

2. Locate and identify the divisions and associated surface landmarks of the oral cavity on a diagram and on a patient. 

3. Integrate the clinical considerations for the surface anatomy of the oral cavity into patient examination and care.

4. Outline the divisions of the pharynx and identify them on a diagram.

5. Integrate the study of surface anatomy of the visible divisions of the pharynx into patient examination and care.

Chapter 3: Overview of Prenatal Development

1. Define and pronounce the key terms in this chapter.
2. Outline the preimplantation period, including the major events that occur during this first week of prenatal development.
3. Integrate a study of the preimplantation period of prenatal development into the development of the orofacial structures and the clinical considerations due to developmental disturbances associated with these structures.
4. Outline the second week of prenatal development during the embryonic period, including the major events that occur.
5. Outline the third week of prenatal development during the embryonic period, including the major events that occur.
6. Outline the fourth week of prenatal development during the embryonic period, including the major events that occur.
7. Integrate the study of the embryonic period of prenatal development into orofacial development and the clinical considerations due to developmental disturbances associated with these structures.
8. Outline the fetal period of prenatal development, including the major events that occur after the fourth week until birth within this period.
9. Integrate the study of the fetal period of prenatal development into orofacial development and the clinical considerations due to developmental disturbances associated with these structures.
10. Identify the structures present during prenatal development on a diagram.

Chapter 4: Development of the Face and Neck

1. Define and pronounce the key terms in this chapter.

2. Outline the events that occur during palatal development, describing each step of its formation.

3. Integrate the study of palatal development into understanding the present structure and the clinical considerations due to developmental disturbances involved in palatal development.

4. Identify the structures present during palatal development on a diagram.

5. Outline the events that occur during nasal cavity and nasal septum development.

6. Integrate the study of nasal cavity and nasal septum development into understanding the present structure.

7. Identify the structures present during nasal cavity and nasal septum development on a diagram.

8. Outline the events that occur during the tongue development, describing each step of its formation.

9. Integrate the study of tongue development into understanding the present structure and the clinical considerations due to developmental disturbances involved in tongue development.

10. Identify the structures present during tongue development on a diagram.

Chapter 5: Development of Orofacial Structures

1. Define and pronounce the key terms in this chapter.
2. Outline the events that occur during palatal development, describing each step of its formation.
3. Integrate the study of palatal development into understanding the present structure and the clinical considerations due to developmental disturbances involved in palatal development.
4. Identify the structures present during palatal development on a diagram.
5. Outline the events that occur during nasal cavity and nasal septum development.
6. Integrate the study of nasal cavity and nasal septum development into understanding the present structure.
7. Identify the structures present during nasal cavity and nasal septum development on a diagram.
8. Outline the events that occur during the tongue development, describing each step of its formation.
9. Integrate the study of tongue development into understanding the present structure and the clinical considerations due to developmental disturbances involved in tongue development.
10. Identify the structures present during tongue development on a diagram.

Chapter 6: Tooth Development and Eruption

1. Define and pronounce all the key terms in this chapter.
2. Outline the five stages of tooth development.
3. Integrate the study of tooth development into understanding the present tooth anatomy and the clinical considerations due to developmental disturbances. 

Chapter 7: Overview of the Cell

1. Define and pronounce the key terms in this chapter.
2. Discuss cell properties and components, including the cell membrane, cytoplasm, organelles, and inclusions.
3. Identify the components of the cell on a diagram.
4. Outline the cell cycle, describing the phases of mitosis that are involved.
5. Describe the extracellular materials surrounding the cell and its intercellular junctions
6. Integrate the study of cell anatomy into the further study of dental histology.

Chapter 8: Basic Tissues

1. Define and pronounce the key terms in this chapter.
2. Discuss basic tissue properties.
3. Describe epithelium properties, including its histology, classification, regeneration, and repair.
4. Describe basement membrane properties, including its histology.
5. Integrate the study of the histology of both epithelium and the basement membrane into the further study of dental histology.
6. Discuss connective tissue properties, including its histology, classification, turnover, and repair.

Chapter 9: Oral Mucosa

1. Define and pronounce the key terms in this chapter.
2. List and describe the types of oral mucosa, characterizing each type of epithelium associated with the oral cavity.
3. Discuss the clinical considerations for oral mucosa pathology, integrating it into patient care.
4. Identify the components of each type of oral mucosa on a diagram.
5. List and discuss the clinical correlations associated with the regional differences in the oral mucosa, integrating it into patient care.

Chapter 10: Gingival and Dentogingival Junctional Tissues

1. Define and pronounce the key terms in this chapter.
2. List and describe each type of gingival tissue.
3. Describe the histologic features of each type of gingival tissue and the clinical considerations for gingival tissue esthetics, integrating it into patient care.
4. Identify the components of each type of gingival tissue on a diagram.
5. Describe dentogingival junctional properties, histology, and development.
6. Identify the structure of the dentogingival junctional tissue on a diagram.
7. Discuss the clinical considerations for gingival tissue pathology, integrating it into patient care.

Chapter 12: Enamel

1. Define and pronounce the key terms in this chapter.
2. Describe the enamel properties and the clinical considerations concerned with enamel structure, integrating it into patient care.
3. Discuss the processes involved in the apposition and maturation stages of enamel, as well as the clinical considerations concerned with enamel for­mation and pathology, integrating it into patient care.
4. Discuss the histology of enamel and the clinical considerations for dental procedures concerning enamel, integrating it into patient care.
5. Identify the components of the enamel on a diagram.

Chapter 13: Dentin and Pulp

1. Define and pronounce the key terms in this chapter.
2. Discuss the dentin-pulp complex.
3. Describe the properties of dentin and the clinical consideration for dentin structure, integrating it into patient care.
4. Describe the processes involved in the stages of apposition and the maturation of dentin.
5. Outline the types of dentin and discuss the clinical considerations for dentin pathology, integrating it into patient care.
6. Discuss the histology of dentin.

Chapter 14: Periodontium: Cementum, Alveolar Bone, and the Periodontal Ligament

1. Define and pronounce the key terms in this chapter.
2. Give an overview of periodontium properties, including its components.
3. Identify each individual component of the periodon­tium on a diagram.
4. Discuss cementum properties and the clinical con­siderations with cementum structure, integrating it into patient care.
5. Discuss cementum development, histology, types, and repair as well as the clinical considerations for cementum pathology, integrating it into patient care.

Chapter 15: Overview of the Dentitions

1. Define and pronounce the key terms in this chapter.
2. Describe the two dentitions and the relationship to each other.
3. Recognize tooth types and outline the tooth numbering systems.
4. Assign the correct universal or international number for a tooth and its correct dentition period on a diagram or a skull and for a tooth model or a patient.
5. Define each dentition period and discuss the clinical considerations concerning each dentition period, integrating it into patient care.
6. Use the correct dental anatomy terminology and discuss the clinical considerations concerning tooth anatomy, integrating it into patient care.
7. Use the correct orientational tooth terms and discuss the clinical considerations concerning tooth surfaces, integrating it into patient care.
8. Identify tooth forms and discuss the clinical considerations concerning them, integrating it into patient care.

Chapter 16: Permanent Anterior Teeth

1. Define and pronounce the key terms in this chapter.
2. Identify the permanent anterior teeth and discuss their properties and the clinical considerations concerning them, integrating it into patient care.
3. Identify the permanent incisors and their general features and discuss their clinical considerations, integrating it into patient care.
4. Describe the general and specific features of the permanent maxillary incisors and discuss the clinical considerations concerning them, integrating it into patient care.
5. Describe the general and specific features of the permanent mandibular incisors and discuss the clinical considerations concerning them, integrating it into patient care.

Chapter 17: Permanent Posterior Teeth

1. Define and pronounce the key terms in this chapter.
2. Identify the permanent posterior teeth and discuss their properties and the clinical considerations concerning them, integrating it into patient care.
3. Identify the permanent premolars and their general features and discuss their clinical considerations, integrating it into patient care.
4. Describe the general and specific features of the permanent maxillary premolars and discuss the clinical considerations concerning them, integrating it into patient care.
5. Describe the general and specific features of the permanent mandibular premolars and discuss the clinical considerations concerning them, integrating it into patient care.

Chapter 18: Primary Dentition

1. Define and pronounce the key terms in this chapter.
2. Discuss primary teeth properties and the clinical considerations for primary dentition, integrating it into patient care.
3. Describe the general features of primary teeth and each primary tooth type as well as the specific features of each primary tooth.
4. Discuss the clinical considerations concerning primary molars, integrating it into patient care.
5. Assign the correct name and universal number for each primary tooth on a diagram and a patient.
6. Demonstrate the correct location of each primary tooth on a diagram and a patient.

Chapter 19: Temporomandibular Joint

1. Define and pronounce the key terms in this chapter.
2. Describe the histology of each component of the temporomandibular joint and how it relates to its clinical features.
3. Outline the movements of the temporomandibular joint as well as demonstrating them on a skull, a dentition model, and a patient.
4. Discuss the clinical considerations for joint pathology and temporomandibular joint disorders, integrating it into patient care.
5. Locate and identify the specific anatomic landmarks of the temporomandibular joint on a diagram, a skull, and a patient.

Chapter 20: Occlusion

1. Define and pronounce the key terms in this chapter.
2. Discuss occlusion and centric occlusion and its relationship to functional movements and patterns of the mandible.
3. Discuss arch form and the phases of arch development.
4. Describe dental curvatures and angulations.
5. Discuss centric relation, lateral and protrusive occlusions, and the mandibular rest position and how to achieve each of them on a skull, a dentition model, and a patient.
6. Demonstrate the movements of the mandible related to occlusion.
7. Discuss primary occlusion and the clinical considerations concerning it, integrating it into patient care.
8. Identify the key concepts of occlusion on a diagram, a dentition model, and a patient.

Book: Illustrated Anatomy of the Head and Neck, Margaret J. Ferhrenbach, Susan W. Herring; Saunders Publishing Co., 5th Edition

Chapter 1: Introduction to Head and Neck Anatomy

1. Define and pronounce all the key terms and anatomical terms in this chapter.
2. Discuss the clinical applications of the study of head and neck anatomy by dental professionals.
3. Discuss normal anatomical variation and how it applies to head and neck structures.
4. Apply the correct anatomical nomenclature during dental clinical procedures.

Chapter 2: Surface Anatomy  

1. Define and pronounce all the key terms and anatomical terms in this chapter.
2. Discuss how the surface anatomy of the face and neck may impact dental clinical procedures.
3. Locate and identify the regions and associated surface landmarks of the head and neck on a diagram and a patient.
4. Integrate an understanding of surface anatomy into the clinical practice of dental procedures.

Chapter 3: Skeletal System

1. Define and pronounce all the key terms and anatomical terms in this chapter.
2. Locate and identify the bones of the head and neck and their landmarks on a diagram, skull, and patient.
3. Describe in detail the landmarks of the maxilla and mandible.
4. Discuss the skeleton system pathology associated with the head and neck.
5. Integrate an understanding of the skeletal system into the overall study of the head and neck anatomy and clinical dental practice.

Chapter 4: Muscular System           

1. Define and pronounce all the key terms and anatomical terms in this chapter.
2. Locate and identify the muscles of the head and neck on a diagram, skull, and patient.
3. Describe the origin, insertion, action, and innervation of each muscle of the head and neck.
4. Discuss the processes of mastication, speech, and swallowing with regard to anatomical considerations involving the muscles.
5. Discuss the pathology associated with the muscles of the head and neck.
6. Integrate and understanding of the muscles of the head and neck into the clinical dental practice.

Chapter 5: Temporomandibular Joint (To be used as a reference chapter only)        

1. Define and pronounce all the key terms and anatomical terms in this chapter.
2. Locate and identify the specific anatomical landmarks of the temporomandibular joint on a diagram, skull, and patient.
3. Describe the movements of the temporomandibular joint and their relationship with the muscles in the head and neck region.
4. Discuss temporomandibular joint pathology and related patient care.
5. Integrate an understanding of the anatomy of the temporomandibular joint into clinical dental practice.

Chapter 6: Vascular System

1. Define and pronounce all the key terms and anatomical terms in this chapter.
2. Identify and trace the routes of the blood vessels of the head and neck on a diagram, skull, and patient.
3. Discuss the vascular system pathology associated with the head and neck region.
4. Integrate an understanding of the head and neck blood supply into clinical dental practice.

Chapter 7: Glandular Tissue

1. Define and pronounce all the key terms and anatomical terms in this chapter.
2. Locate and identify the glands and associated structures in the head and neck on a diagram, skull, and patient.
3. Discuss the glandular pathology associated with the head and neck.
4. Integrate an undersatnding of the head and neck glands during clinical dental practice.

Chapter 8: Nervous System

1. Define and pronounce all the key terms and anatomical terms in this chapter.
2. Describe the components of the nervous system and outline the actions of nerves.
3. Discuss the divisions of the central and peripheral nervous systems.
4. Identify and trace the routes of the cranial nerves on a diagram and skull.
5. Discuss the innervation of each of the cranial nerves.
6. Identify and trace the routes of the nerves to the oral cavity and associated structures of the head and neck on a diagram, skull, and patient.
7. Describe the tissues innervated by each of the nerves of the head and neck.
8. Discuss the nervous system pathology associated with the head and neck region.
9. Integrate an understanding of head and neck nerves into clinical dental practice.

Chapter 9: Anatomy of Local Anesthesia

1. Define and pronounce all the key terms and anatomical terms in this chapter.
2. List the tissues and structures anesthetized by each type of injection and describe the target areas.
3. Locate and identify the anatomical structures used to determine the local anesthetic needle’s penetration site for each type of injection on a skull and a patient.
4. Demonstrate the correct placement of the local anesthetic needle for each type of injection on a skull and a patient.
5. Identify the tissues penetrated by the local anesthetic needle for each type of injection.
6. Discuss the symptoms and complications of local anesthesia of the oral cavity associated with anatomical considerations for each type of injection.
7. Integrate an understanding of the anatomy of the trigeminal nerve and associated tissue into the administration of local anesthesia in clinical dental practice.

Chapter 10: Lymphatic System

1. Define and pronounce all the key terms and anatomical terms in this chapter.
2. List and discuss the lymphatic system and its components.
3. Locate and identify the lymph nodes of the head and neck on a diagram and patient.
4. Locate and identify the tonsils of the head and neck on a diagram and patient.
5. Identify the lymphatic drainage patterns for the head and neck.
6. Describe and discuss pathology of the lymphoid tissue associated with the head and neck.
7. Integrate an understanding of the head and neck lymphatic system into clinical dental practice.
8. Correctly complete the review questions and activities for this chapter.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

Student Conduct and Responsibilities

1.  Student is prompt to class.
2.  Student is prepared for class sessions.
3.  Student assumes responsibility for his/her own learning.
4.  Student is concerned with excellence in learning rather than just meeting minimal   criteria.             
5.  Student applies lecture material in the clinical setting.
6.  Student will seek faculty assistance if needed, and will monitor their own progress in meeting course requirements.
7.  Student maintains his/her composure, dealing with conflict in a constuctive way.         
8.  Student exhibits an attitude of respect for classmates, faculty, and staff.
9.  Students will not be disruptive or talk to each other during lectures, slide presentations, guest lectures, etc. Should this occur, the student will be asked to leave the classroom immediately.

Electronic and Recording Devices

In order to maximize learning, all electronic recording devices and cell phones are prohibited in this course. If a student is caught texting, talking, or surfing the internet during a lecture or lab, the student will immediately be dismissed and will receive an absence for the day. Students may check cell phones at designated breaks given by the instructor. Those students who have children or who anticipate an emergency situation should give caretakers and family members the Office Supervisor’s phone number (806-354-6050) and have calls directed to her first.  She will then act accordingly to inform the student.

Emergency Contacts

Phone numbers that family members may use to reach you only in case of emergencies are as follows:

Dental Hygiene Office Supervisor - 354-6050

Amarillo College Police - 371-5163

Grievances

A student who has a grievance concerning an academic course in which he or she is enrolled is directed to appeal in the following order to the:  (1) Instructor (2) Department Chair/Program Director (3) Dean of Heath Sciences (4) Vice President of Academic Affairs (5) College President.

Grading Criteria

Grading Criteria

The final course grade will be computed as follows:

35%	Major Examinations and Chapter Tests
20% 20%	Pretests, Quizzes, Homework and Group/Lab Assignments Dental Anatomy Exam
25%	Comprehensive Final Examination

The following grade scale applies throughout this course:

A = 93-100%

B = 83-92%

C = 75-82%

F = Below 75%                      Note:  A grade of "D" is not possible in this course.

Assignments and Examinations

Each student is expected to be prepared for each class session and should read assignments, prepare class preparation assignments, and have a broad understanding of the material prior to class and be prepared to discuss topics covered in class. The classroom setting will include various teaching and learning methods to form a collaborative learning environment which will include some group work, Students will be called on to share their understanding of class session topics. Class preparation assignments (homework) are to be completed before class. These Class Preparation Assignments will assist the student to understand the subject of the class session and will allow the information to be processed at a deeper level of memory.  These assignments will be graded on a periodic basis and the student should print a copy of their assignment for each class session in preparation for grading. The course will also consist of major examinations and chapter tests, an examination on dental anatomy, quizzes, laboratory exercises, and a comprehensive final examination. Changes in the schedule of major examinations will be announced approximately one week in advance. Quizzes may or may not be announced in advance. Refer to the course calendar, class preparation assignments, and other uploaded materials to be covered in each class or lab period and the tentative examination dates. Also, please note the provisions of the Make-up Policy in this syllabus for missed examinations.  Major examinations and quizzes will be objective in nature (true/false and multiple-choice) with a few questions being subjective in nature (short answer, essay, and fill in the blank).  The final examination will be entirely objective in nature and will test information for the entire course.     

Students with questions regarding examination results may review examinations, under the supervision of the course faculty.  Students, who feel that a question was scored improperly, must submit the following to the course director, in writing:

1. Student name
2. Exam number
3. The examination question and the reason for requesting an instructor review of the score.
4. The page and paragraph number, in the student’s course textbook or lecture notes, that verify that the student’s answer is correct.

The request must be submitted to the course director within one week after the graded examination is returned to the student.

Students will not have access to review and study prior quizzes or major examinations in preparation for the final examination.  Students should not rely on memorization of specific test questions; instead, the student should have a general knowledge of the course objectives to be successful in learning the material in preparation for the comprehensive Final Exam in this course and for the Dental Hygiene National Board Examination.

Mandatory Skills Building/Tutoring
In an effort to increase student success in DHYG courses, and to assist students having difficulty understanding complex subject areas, any student who scores below a 75% on any exam (excluding the Final Exam) must complete a mandatory skills-building (remediation) assignment before taking the next exam. Before receiving a skills assignment, students must first schedule a time with the instructor. The assignment will be given at that time.  

Faculty Assistance

All students are considered mature enough to seek assistance from the course director and to monitor their own progress in meeting course requirements.  If you have any questions concerning assignments, content, etc., or if a problem arises that warrants instructor help, please do not hesitate to call or come by my office to schedule an appointment.  If I am unavailable, leave a note and I will contact you as soon as possible.  I prefer to work with a scheduled appointment so that I may devote the time and attention necessary to meet each student’s needs. 

Make up Policy
A student will not be allowed to make-up quizzes, as a zero will be given for each missed quiz. If a student is absent on the day when a major examination is given, the student may make up the missed work as follows:

1. It is the responsibility of the student to make arrangements with the instructor within 24 hours of returning from the absence to reschedule the examination.
2. The missed work must be made up within TWO Amarillo College school days where the day ends at 4:00 p.m.
3. The make up work may earn a maximum of 80% of the original point value.
4. NOTE: Quizzes and Pretests may not be made up, In the event of an absence, a grade of "0" will be entered in the gradebook.

Attendance

Attendance Policy

“Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class in accordance with the requirements of the course as established by the instructor” (Amarillo College Student’s Rights and Responsibilities Publication, http://catalog.actx.edu/content.php?catoid=18&navoid=813#Academic_Information). Due to the tremendous amount of information contained in this course, the student who plans to succeed should also plan to attend all course sessions regularly and promptly. Without question, the instructor expects each student to be present at each session. Unfortunately, no one has ever developed a short cut to replace hours of actual experience needed to master a new skill. Therefore, the student must be present to acquire the specific knowledge in this subject.

Absences will be monitored and evaluated to determine the student’s final course grade. The student may have no more than 1 absence in this course without affecting the final grade. Beginning with the 2^nd absence, 2 points will be deducted from the final grade; on the 3^rd absence, 3 points will be deducted; on the 4^th absence, 4 points will be deducted. On the occurrence of the 5^th absence, the student will fail the course and be required to repeat the course. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each lecture and lab session. Students who are not present when attendance is taken will be counted as absent. The student is expected to be present in class at the time the class or lab is scheduled to begin.

STUDENTS WHO ARE LATE TO CLASS OR LAB, OR WHO LEAVE CLASS OR LAB EARLY, WILL BE COUNTED AS ABSENT. (“Late” is defined as the student not being in his/her seat and ready for the class to start at the scheduled class time.)

The student will receive 2 bonus points to the final grade of this course if the student has perfect attendance for the semester.

 

 

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Additional Information

The Amarillo College Catalog

The Amarillo College Academic Catalog can be viewed at:  http://catalog.actx.edu.

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