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Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016
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BIOL-1406-004 Biology for Science Majors I
Fundamental principles of living organisms will be studied, including physical and chemical properties of life, organization, function, evolutionary adaptation and classification. Concepts of cytology, reproduction, genetics and scientific reasoning are included. Laboratory activities will reinforce lecture content.
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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
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact 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 hrs; 3 lec, 3 lab)
On Campus Course
Text Book
Urry, L. A., Cain, M. L., Wasserman, S. A., Minorsky, P. V., Wasserman, S. A., Reece, J. B., and Campbell, N. A. 2017. Campbell Biology. 11th ed. Pearson Publishing, New Yourk.ISBN 13:987-0-134-09341-3
Lab- Provided on Blackboard
To be successful in the class, you will need
BASEMENT of the WARE
Printing, Computer Work Stations, Technology help, Scanners, Free WiFi, and Software help. (371-5468). Study videos on the 4th floor
For Printing Services you will need funds available on your ID or TRACCARD. Additional funds can be added to your card.
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. Describe the characteristics of life.
5. Explain the methods of inquiry used by scientists.
6. Identify the basic requirements of life and the properties of the major molecules need for life.
7. Compare and contrast the structures, reproduction, and characteristics of viruses, prokaryotic cells, and eukaryotic cells.
8. Describe the structure of cell membranes and the movement of molecules across a membrane.
9. Identify the substrates, products, and important chemical pathways in metabolism.
10. Identify the principles of inheritance and solve classical genetic problems.
11. Identify the chemical structures, synthesis, and regulation of nucleic acids and proteins.
12. Describe the unity and diversity of life and the evidence for evolution through natural selection.
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".
Every student will take personal responsibility for his/her learning in this course. To succeed, each
student must...
1. Be respectful of others in the class
2. Attend all lecture and lab meetings. This includes online lectures.
3. Design and implement a study schedule as advised by our instructor.
4. Complete all before class reading assignments or videos before coming to class
5. Participate in lecture and lab by asking questions and being active in lab
6. Demonstrate college-level effort and behavior
7. Complete all assignments when due.
8. You are responsible for printing your notes off of Blackboard and bringing them to class. Class preparedness is key to the successful completion of the class.
9. Access to your grades and average will be obtained through Blackboard.
10. Students may only use their cell phones for the gathering of information when authorized by the instructor. If a student is using their cell phone for any other reason the student can be asked to leave 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 Department of Biological Sciences Chairperson (Dr. Richard Hobbs), the Dean of Sciences, Technology, Engineering, and Math, Vice President of Academic Affairs, and the College President, IN THAT ORDER.
FINAL GRADE CHANGES: The final grade turned into the registrar's office will not be changed unless approved by the full-time Biology Faculty Committee. The request must be in writing
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 a 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 a class is canceled during finals week, check the AC website for new exam times. Cancellations will be announced on the radio by 6:30 AM or by 3:00 PM for evening classes. Also, check the AC
website.
TEST RULES:
Do nothing which would appear to involve cheating. Any student deemed cheating by the instructor will be subject to disciplinary action by the department. Disciplinary action can include an "F" in the course and/or suspension from the college. Any form of cheating includes recording, copying, or conveying answers to help another student or yourself cheat, taking pictures of exams/quizzes (including screenshots), using any notes or materials during an exam or quiz, stealing exams, using/stealing another individuals work (plagiarism).
If you believe that an exam or assignment has been graded incorrectly, please email a written explanation which must include: the number of the exam and a general explanation of the question.
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: Lecture and lab will count for 80 % of the course grade, and the final exam will count for 20% of the course grade.
Lecture/Laboratory Exams - 65%
Assignments - 15%
Final Exam - 20%
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
LECTURE/LABORATORY EXAMS - 65%
Online or in-class exams are worth 65% of the overall grade for the course. There will be a minimum of 4 exams, 5 total including the final. Exams will consist of approximately 50 questions (multiple-choice, fill in the blank, and short answers). The exam material will come from the lecture outlines, textbook readings, web readings, and other assignments. One lecture exam grade will be dropped. If you MISS the due date and time for 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 or extra time will be given for any reason on any EXAM. All exams will be taken in the Science Testing Center on the Amarillo College Campus.
QUIZZES AND ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENTS 15%
There will be both online/in-class quizzes and additional assignments made daily/weekly during the semester. The quizzes can be fill-in-the-blank, multiple-choice, labeling, and/or short answer. IMPORTANT!! If you MISS the DUE DATE and TIME for any quiz or assignment, a grade of zero will be assigned for that quiz or assignment and that will be your drop for the semester. If you are late to class and the quiz has already begun you may not participate in the quiz and you will receive a zero. You are allowed 2 dropped quizzes. NO MAKE-UPS or extra time will be given for any reason on any quiz or assignment, so please DO NOT ASK.
Quizzes will be given using Google Docs. You must have a working cell phone with access to a QR code reader. Quizzes will be taken in class unless otherwise directed.
FINAL EXAM: 20% of the total grade for the semester.
Comprehensive and Mandatory. It will cover everything from the beginning of the semester. Some material will come from previous exams and the rest comes from the textbook or other notes, assignments, and laboratories. Testing Center Rules apply to the Final Exam.
MAKE-UP POLICY: NO MAKE-UPS
Attendance: Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. It is therefore the responsibility of the student to attend class. Absences result in zeros for any missed quizzes, exams, presentations or participation grades. If you stop attending class and do not officially drop the course, you will receive an “F” for the course. A grade of “W” will be given for student-initiated drops or withdrawals. Texas law now mandates that students may only drop or withdraw 6 times in their entire college careers, excluding drops prior to the census date. Before a student can drop a class, they must first meet with the instructor.
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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EMAIL: Please only use your blackboard email service to communicate with your instructor. The instructor will check email Monday - Thursday by 5:00 PM and Fridays by 1:00 PM. Emails after 5:00 PM will be checked the following day. The instructor will try to respond within 24 hours, except on Fridays and weekends. Remember instructors teach numerous other courses. Be p
Campus Police: Campus Police NonEmergency 371-5163, in case of Emergency call 371-5911 or call 911 for city police and ambulance assistance.
Test Rules: Do nothing which would appear to involve cheating of any kind. Any student deemed cheating by the instructor must meet with the instructor and department head to determine the extent of actions that will be taken by the department. Disciplinary action can include an "F" in the course and/or suspension from the college. Any form of cheating includes recording, copying, or conveying answers to help another student cheat, taking pictures of exams (including screenshots), stealing exams, using/stealing another individual's work (plagiarism).
If you believe that an exam or assignment has been graded incorrectly, please email a written explanation that does not include the question itself. Do not include any questions or information within an email. Ask to speak to the instructor about the question and a general idea of what the question was about.
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 an exam (excluding the final) must complete a mandatory 1-hour tutoring session with the Science Tutoring and Success Center (STSC) before taking the next exam. Before getting mandatory tutoring, students must first make a tutoring session appointment with the STSC by either calling or visiting the website. 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. Mandatory tutoring will not require remediation over a failed test. Students are responsible for knowing the hours and days that the Science Tutoring and Success Center.
Free Drop-in Tutoring: Peer tutors are available at the STSC for Biology, Chemistry, Math, Anatomy
and Physiology and other science courses.
Science Testing Center (STC) Contract for Success
Initial each statement to confirm understanding!
_______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 but is not limited to: the illegal use of books, notes, copying or photographing any test material, leaving the Science Testing Center with a test, and the use of any electronic devices such as unapproved calculators, cell phones, smart watches, laptops, tablets, etc. Cheating also includes helping or attempting to help other students cheat or gain an advantage on a test either inside or outside the testing center by sharing of information from the test.
_______Please Note: Cell phones, fitbits, or any other electronic devices are NOT allowed in the testing room at any time for any reason. If we see any unapproved material or devices out AT ANY TIME, FOR ANY REASON, while in the testing room, your test WILL be taken up immediately and may result in an “F” for the course.
_______I understand all testing will be done outside of the class time, except for the final exam.
_______I understand if I score below a 70 on any exam, I must complete a mandatory tutoring session with my instructor or the Science Tutoring and Success Center before requesting the next exam (excluding the Final Exams week). I also understand that I must present a completed Record of Tutoring form to the Science Testing Center staff when requesting my next exam.
_______ I understand a PICTURE ID IS REQUIRED to receive and take a test. An AC ID card is preferred.
Science Testing Center RULES
I have read and understand all the above rules and requirements. Any violation of any of the above-outlined rules or requirements will result in an immediate seizure of my test by the Science Testing Center staff, which may result in further disciplinary actions and possible “F” for the course.
Course and Section #:_________________________ Instructor Name _________________________
Phone/Texting Number ________________________Student ID Number _________________
Signature: _________________________________ Print Name: _________________________________
Biology Laboratory Safety Rules
1. Never work alone in the laboratory without permission and prior knowledge of the instructor.
2. Do not engage in rowdy, playful, or unprofessional activities in the laboratory. This includes not being disrespectful of your instructor or classmates.
3. Students should wash hands thoroughly after first entering the lab.
4. Students are allowed to have a drink with a lid during lectures and computer labs. Otherwise, they should never ever eat or drink anything in the laboratory without explicit permission from the instructor.
5. Wear appropriate clothing at all times in the laboratory. Wear closed-toe shoes that cover the top of the foot, unless permission otherwise is given by the instructor.
6. Wear examination gloves and safety glasses when dissecting or handling cadavers, caustic chemicals, bacterial broth cultures, or as otherwise advised by your instructor.
7. Wear gloves when handling any microorganisms. Wear lab aprons or lab coats as advised by your instructor.
8. Keep hands away from your face, eyes, and mouth when working with cadavers, chemicals, preserved specimens, microorganisms, or body fluids. This includes not applying cosmetics, not adjusting contact lenses, and not biting your finger nails.
9. If any chemicals or other agents splash into your eyes, immediately go to the nearest sink and flush your eyes with water.
10. Report ANY and ALL accidents, spills, BREAKAGES, or injuries to the instructor, no matter how trivial they appear.
11. Scalpels and other sharp objects can be used only if authorized by the instructor and only after given proper handling instructions. Use small trays to carry all sharp objects. When handling sharp objects, point their tips down and away from other people.
12. While wearing examination gloves, students must not leave the laboratory and must not touch any equipment such as microscopes, any personal items such as cell phones, or any doorknobs.
13. Do not use any lab equipment without instruction and authorization from the instructor. Report any damaged or broken equipment to your instructor immediately.
14. Lab benches should be kept free of extraneous items while conducting experiments. This includes unnecessary books, backpacks, cell phones, and other personal items.
15. Any pregnant or immunocompromised student must notify the instructor of the course. Pregnant students will not be allowed to do dissections or work with any body fluids without having a doctor’s note for permission. A pregnant student is required to wear safety glasses and 2 sets of examination gloves when handling any bacterial broths or cultures.
Universal Precautions for Students Working With Urine or Saliva
1. Before lab, wash hands thoroughly and line the work area with clean paper towels.
2. Students must wear gloves and may only handle their own body fluids.
3. Students must wear lab aprons, safety glasses, and surgical masks.
4. Rinse and dispose of all supplies that may have come into contact with urine or saliva in the appropriate biohazard container.
5. Dispose of urine in the bathroom toilet and saliva in the sink.
6. After lab, wipe down the work area with disinfectant and wash hands thoroughly.
Disposal Policies
1. Dispose of broken glassware in the marked cardboard box container. Broken glass containers are ONLY to be used for broken glass. Always use a broom and dust-pan if asked to clean up broken glassware.
2. Dispose of used slides in the glass, or plastic, container labeled “Used Slides”.
3. Biohazardous wastes must be disposed of in a biohazard waste container. Preserved materials (e.g. cat tissues) are not considered biohazardous waste and can be disposed of in the regular trash. Your instructor will inform you which disposal containers are to be used with which type of biohazardous waste (metal sharps, glass, and non-sharps).
4. Uncontaminated gloves can be disposed of in the regular trash. Contaminated gloves must be disposed of in a biohazard waste container. Examination gloves used in dissections are not considered to be biohazard waste and can be disposed of in the regular trash.
Expectations
1. Each student will leave the laboratory clean and organized for the next lab section. Leave your work area as clean, or cleaner, than you found it and return lab items to the designated locations in the drawers or cabinets. Make sure waste and trash are placed in the appropriate receptacles. Be sure to collect all personal belongings before leaving for the day.
2. Each student is required to affirm at the end of the online safety quiz the following statement: “I have reviewed and I understand the laboratory safety rules for this course. I understand that I can be dismissed from that day’s lab activity for not wearing proper shoes and clothing, or for not following proper safety procedures. I understand that repeated safety violations may result in dismissal from the rest of the laboratory exercises without the option to make up any missed laboratory grades”. Out of safety concerns, a student will not be allowed to participate in any laboratories if s/he cannot agree to this statement.
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