"Course Syllabus Biol 1406 Lab: Fall 2008
Instructor: Jaime Wright Office: ANS 334 Phone: 651-2579 Email: through WTclass mail
Office Hours: Mon: 12 - 2 PM, Tues: 3 - 5 PM, Wed: 10 AM - 12 PM, and Thursday: 10 AM - 12 PM. Please call to schedule an appointment if these times are inconvenient for you. Book: A Laboratory Manual of General Biology - Part 1 9th ed. By Labrie and Meador Course Objective: A. To fulfill requirements for the science portion of your curricula B. To provide a solid foundation in the basic biological principles C. Promote critical thinking and problem solving skills D. Develop an appreciation for the complexity of life Schedule: Lesson 01 02 03 04 05 Midterm Exam 06 07 08 09 10 Final Exam Lab Title Science: A Process for Seeking Truth Water and pH: Acid Rain Microscope and Cells Physical Properties of Cell Membranes Photosynthesis Units 01, 02, 03, 04, and 05 Respiration Cell Reproduction - Mitosis Animal Tissues Digestion and Nutrition Sensory Reception Units 06, 07, 08, 09, and 10 Lab date Aug. 25 - 28 Sept. 8 - 11 Sept. 15 - 18 Sept. 22 - 25 Sept. 29 - Oct. 2 Oct. 6 - 9 Oct. 13 - 16 Oct. 20 - 23 Oct. 27 - Nov. 3 Nov. 3 - 6 Nov. 10 - 13 Nov. 17 - 20
Grading Policy: Quizzes: 8 at 10 pts each Midterm and Final: 2 at 100 pts each Total points possible:
= 70 pts (1 is dropped) = 200 pts 270 pts
Exams and Quizzes: There will be 8 quizzes given at the first of class over the previous and current week's lab. I expect you to read your lab before class in order to be prepared for that day's lab. One quiz grade will be dropped. There will also be a final and a midterm. Quizzes and tests may include fill in the blank, labeling, true/false, multiple choice, short answer, or essay.
Since this lab is part of your class grade, you will receive a numerical grade (instead of a letter grade) for this lab. The grade that you receive in this lab will be given to your class instructor. If there is a problem with the grading of the lab, please contact me. If you feel that the problem cannot be resolved with me, you may contact Joel Babitzke (ANS 342) at 651-2572 (office phone) or jbabitzke@mail.wtamu.edu. Attendance: You are responsible for attending every lab. There are no make-ups unless you are absent for a school function (band, athletics, etc). If you will be participating in a school-related function, I must be notified via WTclass email at least one week BEFORE the lab that you will be missing. If you are sick, have a family crisis, etc., you must be able to document the reason for absence and contact me BEFORE the lab or within 12 hours after the lab by sending me an email through WTclass. You must provide a plan to make up the lab, including times when you can attend another lab section and take the quiz. If possible you must attend one of my other lab sections in the same week by approving it with me ahead of time. If you cannot attend one of my labs, you may attend another teaching assistant’s lab with permission in ADVANCE. It is at my discretion to allow make-ups for reasonable, verifiable absences. If you will be unable to attend another lab section, then please meet with another student who participated in the lab assignment that you missed and review the results that he/she obtained during the lab. It is important that you do this so that you will not be at a disadvantage when taking the quiz for the lab that you missed. Please remember that you are given one drop grade to allow for missing a regular lab day quiz. Also, remember that make-ups are not a substitution for coming to lab! In addition, make sure that you save ALL emails (i.e., those relating to absences and lab make-ups) that you send to me; they may be needed for future reference. DO NOT MISS THE MIDTERM OR THE FINAL EXAM! If you must miss the exam, follow the same procedure (with an email to WTclass) so that arrangements can be made. Weather: In the event of weather causing the cancellation of labs (including exams), it is your responsibility to contact me or the department secretary (651-2570) within 12 hours of the cancellation of that lab/exam to determine the action required to complete the lab. Courtesy: You are all college students, and I expect that you will act like it. Please be on time, turn your phones off, and don’t distract others. Quizzes will be given at the beginning of lab. If you are late, you will not be allowed to make-up the quiz.
NOTE: I am here to help you; please don’t hesitate to contact me!!! Let’s enjoy biology together. Have a great semester!
Disability Statement: West Texas A & M University seeks to provide reasonable accommodations for all qualified persons with disabilities. This University will adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations as required to afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student's responsibility to register with the Disability Support Services and to contact the faculty member in a timely fashion to arrange for suitable accommodations. Scholastic Dishonesty: It is the responsibility of students and instructors to help maintain scholastic integrity at the University by refusing to participate in or tolerate scholastic dishonesty. Commission of any of the following acts shall constitute scholastic dishonesty. This listing is not exclusive of any other acts that may reasonably be said to constitute scholastic dishonesty: acquiring or providing information for any assigned work or examination from any unauthorized source; informing any person or persons of the contents of any examination prior to the time the examination is given in subsequent sections of the course or as a makeup; plagiarism; submission of a paper or project that is substantially the same for two courses unless expressly authorized by the instructor to do so. (2000-2001, CODE OF STUDENT LIFE, Rules and Procedures for Students, West Texas A&M University). A complete statement regarding scholastic dishonesty can be found in the Student Code of Life at http://www.wtamu.edu/administrative/ss/code/code/css/code_17.html Evacuation Statement: When you receive notice to evacuate the building, please evacuate promptly but in an orderly manner. Evacuation routs are posted in various locations indicating all exits, outside assembly area, location of fire extinguisher, fire alarm pull stations, and emergency telephone numbers (651-5000 or 911). In the event an evacuation is necessary; evacuate immediately; do not use elevators; take all personal belongings with you; report to outside assembly area and wait for further information; students needing assistance in the evacuation process should bring this to the attention of the instructor at the beginning of the semester. Chemical and Equipment Safety Statement: Safety is everyone's responsibility. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) are provided for all chemicals used in this class. MSDSs provide information about physical properties, health risks, fire explosion data, and other important information associated with these chemicals. Before handling or using a chemical, you should refer to the MSDS for that chemical. It is your responsibility to inform the instructor in writing of any health conditions that may prevent you from safely using a chemical (pregnancy, autoimmune deficiency, etc.). It is also the responsibility of the student to report any spill or problems found while storing or using a chemical. If you are unsure about a chemical, always ask. If you see any unsafe condition, notify your instructor immediately. If you are unsure about the proper and safe operation of any piece of equipment, ask your instructor for proper instruction. All injuries, spill of materials and unsafe conditions must be reported to the instructor immediately.
Copyright:
Copyright 2008 Jaime Wright. As to this syllabus and all instructional material, materials may not be reproduced without the written consent of Jaime Wright. Students are prohibited from selling (or being paid for taking) notes during this course to or by any person or commercial firm without the express written permission of Jaime Wright.
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