Horticultural Soil Syllabus for 2019-2020
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Justin Young (Curriculum Vitae)Phone
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Course
HALT-1305-001 Horticultural Soil
Prerequisites
Course Description
A study of the physical properties of soil including structure and texture. Topics include the origin and development of soils, the composition of a soil horizon, and the interrelationship between soil fertility and plants.
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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:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
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Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
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Hours
(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)
Class Type
On Campus Course
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
Plaster, E. J. 2014. “Soil Science and Management” 6th ed. Cengage Learning.
Supplies
Students will need to have note taking materials with them for every class, a binder or folder to compile plant observations, and access to a reliable internet connection.
Student Performance
No performance information available
Students Rights and Responsibilities
Student Rights and ResponsibilitiesLog in using the AC Connect Portal
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".
Expected Student Behavior
STUDENT BEHAVIOR: Students will be respectful of other students and the instructor
- Students will participate in all discussions and activities.
- Students will arrive on time to class.
- Students will use cell phones only for classroom activities or emergencies.
- Students will take responsibility and initiative for the success in this course.
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 Department Chairman, Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM),Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs, Vice President of Academic Affairs, and the College President, IN THAT ORDER.
SAFETY: "Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are stored in SCIE 110. A link to the online MSDS
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Sheets is in the Introduction Folder in the online class
For any emergency contact Campus Police 371-5911, For NON-Emergency 371-5163
CELL PHONES: It is the policy of the Biology Department that cell phones 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 completed and submitted to the registrar on or before the published official withdraw date. You may not drop or withdraw after that date (October 2, 2018).
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.
QUIZ and FINAL EXAM RULES: Do nothing which would appear to involve cheating. Failure to abide by the quiz rule will result in a grade of zero. Once a quiz has been started you may not leave the classroom for any reason. Use the facilities prior to starting the quiz. When you turn your quiz in, it is final. You can not get it back to make changes. 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 time will not be extended unless classes are canceled on the last day of an Exam. If this happens the Instructor will set a new end date for that exam. (BE PREPARED) If class is canceled the last day of the semester 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. Cancelations will be announced on the Radio by 6:30 AM or by 3:00 PM for evening classes. Also check the AC website.
EXPECTATIONS FOR SUCCESS:
- Attend and be on time to all class meetings.
- Participate in class activities and discussions.
- Prepare for class by completing all readings and bringing appropriates supplies to class.
- Complete all assignments before the due date.
- Designate study time outside class before the semester begins and stick to your study schedule.
- Keep up with your grades and class average.
- Maintain college level effort and behaviors in the class.
Grading Criteria
Lecture/Laboratory Assignments - 50%
Lab Final -25%
Final Exam -25%
100%
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
DEPARTMENT TESTING POLICY: All Lecture Exams will be given in the Science Testing Center:
(Warren Hall 112)
All tests, excluding the Final Exam, will be taken in the Science Testing Center during days scheduled by the instructor during normal Science Testing Center hours. Tests are to be taken outside of class lecture time. If the exam is taken during class time, 10 points will be deducted from the final score.
Please note: No tests maybe started less than one and a half hours before the Science Testing Center 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 it will be returned to you when you turn in your test.
When using the Science Testing Center students will scan in and out with their Amarillo College student I.D.
SCIENCE TESTING CENTER HOURS:
Mon-Thur 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM (Last Exam handed out 8:30 PM) Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Last Exam handed out 2:30 PM)
Sat 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Last Exam handed out 2:30 PM)
DEPARTMENT MANDATORY TUTORING: Science Tutoring and Success Center STSC (Warren Hall 110)
In an effort to increase retention in Biology courses, any student who scores below a 70 on any exam (excluding Exam 4 and 5) must complete a 1 hour mandatory tutoring session in the STSC or with his/her instructor before taking the next exam. Before getting mandatory tutoring, students must first schedule a tutoring time with the STSC by either calling (806 345-5536) or visiting (Warren Hall110).
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. This will inform the tutors that you need a Tutoring Completion Slip and this slip is the entrance ticket to the next exam. If you do not have the slip the Testing Center staff will refer you ot he STSC for tutoring, DO NOT lose the slip. Mandatory tutoring will not be remediation over the failed test, but over material for the next exam. T
SCIENCE TUTORING and SUCCESS CENTER HOURS:
Mon-Thur 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sat 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
FREE DROP-IN TUTORING:
Peer tutors are available at the Science Tutoring and Success Center for Biology , Chemistry, Microbiology, Anatomy and Physiology and other science courses.
CHEATING in the TESTING CENTER: See STC Contract for other rules.
Cheating will not be tolerated in any biology course at Amarillo College. On the first day of class, you will be required to sign and date a Course Contract. Included in the contract is the following statement: "I fully understand that if I cheat, or attempt to cheat, on any test I will receive an automatic "F" in the course. This grade will go on my permanent transcript and cannot be removed. Cheating includes, butis not limited to: the illegal use of books, notes, cell phones*, copying or leaving the Science Testing Center with a test or questions froma test. Cheating also includes helping, or attempting to help, other students to cheat on a test." You will not be allowed to take your testsuntil this contract is signed and on file in the Science Testing Center.
*Please Note: NO CELL PHONES in the Testing Room. If we see your cell phone out AT ANY TIME, FOR ANY REASON, while in the testing room, YOU WILL RECEIVE an "F" for the course!
Attendance
Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement, therefore it is the responsibility of the student to attend each class.
Absences will result in zeros for any assignment or quiz that was given
If you stop coming to class and do not officially drop the course you will receive an "F" for the course. You must meet with the instructor prior to dropping the course. Texas law now mandates that students may only drop or withdraw 6 times in their entire college career,which excludes drops prior to census date.
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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Syllabus Created on:
08/26/19 8:30 AM
Last Edited on:
08/26/19 8:59 AM