Mathematics and Natural Science Lecture Addendum
Course: BIOL 2402 : Anatomy and Physiology II
Instructor : Dr. Mary Weis
Office : C200A
Phone: 972-881-5725
Mail Box: B-311 CPC Instruction Office
Email : mweis@collin.edu
[college web site also give access to email services]
Website: http://faculty.collin.edu/mweis
click on Biol 2402 A&P II photolink to get to course main navigation page
District Discipline Syllabus can be found: http://faculty.collin.edu/mweis
Office Hours : TBA in class
Preparation Outside of Class:
A minimum of three (3) to four (4) hours of preparation outside of class is typically expected for every hour of lecture each week. Any assignments, reading, review, or studying is in addition to this preparation time. Each student is expected to have read the assigned textbook material (listed on the class schedule for that week) prior to class. Science courses usually require more study time than the minimum hours previously discussed. Study time is not the same as reading or working on an assignment. Additional time will be needed to complete homework, worksheets, lab reports, and mastering A&P assignments.
Attendance and Participation:
Regular attendance is expected and necessary for students to do well in this course. If a class is missed, it is the student's responsibility to get the information covered. Preparation before class will allow participation in class. Please ask questions. Don't wait until the last minute to clarify any information. Study daily, review old material 4-5 times weekly. Many of you are building a foundation for a solid health science career. Learn and apply the material NOW in order to build critical thinking skills required for a successful career.
I. EXAMS: Four (4) scheduled lecture exams will be given during the course of
the semester. Each exam is worth 100 points and the average of these exams will be counted as 70%
of
the lecture
grade. These exams will be given in class and a portion of these exames could
be assigned
outside of class.
Exams may include the following types of questions: mini essay, short
answer, definitions, drawing and labeling diagrams, problem solving, multiple
choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank, true/false, and essay. Most questions
will require application and critical thinking skills rather than simple rote
memorization.
MAKE-UP EXAM:: A student who misses an exam for any reason may make up one (1) missed lecture exam. If additional exams are missed, then the assigned grade will be a zero (0). This make up exam will be comprehensive covering all A&P systems and given in the appropriate campus testing center during finals week.
II. UNANNOUNCED lecture quizzes will be given during the semester. These
unannounced optional lecture quizzes combined will have a total point value of 100 points
and may be used in place of one lower exam grade (once all major exams have
been taken). Lecture quizzes may be given in class or assigned outside of class.
The minimum number will be four lecture quizzes. No makeups are available for any reason since these quizzes are optional.
III. COURSE HOMEWORK and ACTIVITES for preparation, readiness, and learning will comprise 30% of the lecture grade and be available
in various formats:
A) Online
using Modified (New Design) Mastering A&P. Various class homework
quizzes and other learning activities on each
major system
will combine to total
to 100 points. These "Are You Ready?" quizzes will comprise 5% of
the lecture grade. There are no makeups and students are responsible for purchasing
the correct modified mastering software access code, having reliable computer and internet
service, up to date browswer versions, and knowing the due dates and times. Missed mastering assignments will not be reopened for any reason.
B) Mini review worksheets reports that will be available via instructor website. These reports will total to 100 points to comprise 15% of the lecture grade. Format and directions will be provided on the Mini systems worksheet link page (found on the main navigation page for the course). No make-ups are available if you miss class or miss the report due date for any reason. Late work: Reports turned in the same due date but after the due time will count only 50% until 5 pm. After this time on the due day, nothing late will be accepted for any reason. Late reports must be turned into the division office and have a time/date stamp to be accepted.
C) Application assignments (APPS) that will consist of participation, preparation, organization, discussion and professional course type assignments. These assignments will be listed in Canvas with links to the particular assignment. APPS assignments will total to 100 points to comprise 10% of the lecture grade. Late work will have point deductions and/or may not be accepted, depending on the type of assignment.
Summary Of Lecture Requirements:
70% of lecture graded: Lecture Exams, 4 @ 100 points each, the lecture exam average
[lecture
quiz total could substitute for 1 exam; comprehensive makeup if a major exam
is
missed will substitute for 1 exam]
30% of lecture grade: Reviews, Reports, and Application
Critical Thinking Skills:
To do well in the allied health field as well as on any exam, quiz, or lab
practical, knowledge is expected to be learned and applied, not memorized.
For full
credit on
a
particular
question
you
must be able to
completely
answer
the question and leave the reader with a thorough understanding.
A grading
rubric will be used to determine the credit given to a particular answer on
a quiz or exam.
Full Credit : All points for question awarded |
You have submitted a full and complete description. The reader has no more "why", "how", or "and" type questions. All appropriate vocabulary has been used correctly. |
Partial Credit: 2/3 - 3/4 total point value awarded |
Your description is fairly complete; however, the reader may still be able to ask you "how", "why", or "and" at least once. Appropriate vocabulary has been incorporated in your answer. |
Partial Credit: 1/2 total point value awarded |
Your answer is fairly complete; however the reader may still be able to ask you "how", "why", or "and" type questions more than once. Not enough appropriate vocabulary has been included. |
Partial Credit: 1/4- 1/3 total point value awarded |
Your answer is on the right track, but is underdeveloped in terms of explanations and use of appropriate vocabulary. |
No Credit 0 points awarded |
Your answer is missing or does not address the question that has been asked. |
Grading Policy:
The lecture portion of the course will be 60% of the overall grade, as stated in the M/NS division's biology departmental syllabus. The lab portion of the course will be 40% of the overall grade, as stated in the M/NS division's biology departmental syllabus.
Final Course Grades will be assigned as follows:
There will be NO curve at the end of the course. Plan to study accordingly!
Enforcement of the right to privacy act means that grades will ONLY be discussed
in person.
Grades WILL NOT be given or discussed over the phone. The college
ARO services may allow you access to obtain your grades using Cougarweb. You
must have your PIN ID and password to access your
information. Email contact regarding grades are up to the discretion of the
instructor.
Cheating: Cheating on assignments, quizzes, exams, or any other evaluation method used will be dealt with according to the procedures described in the student code of conduct portion of the Collin College student handbook. Please read this material and be familiar with its contents. Discussion about answers during any evaluation timeframe will also be considered as cheating and handled as previously described. Each student is responsible for their own thoughts, emotions, actions, and reactions.
Students found guilty of violations of the college's Academic Ethics / Honor Code policy in either lecture and/or lab will receive the strongest penalty available. This penalty will usually be a failing grade for the course (whether the student withdraws or stays enrolled), no matter how much work was accomplished.
Classroom disruptions: If you need to leave early or come in late, please do so quietly and use the exit door closest to the back of the room or sit near the exit if the door is in the front. As a courtesy, please inform your instructor if you need to leave early.
Please turn the ringer selection on all cell phones,
pagers,
PDAs, and any timers or watches, etc. to the OFF setting ! Cell phones and
other electronic devices are to be turned off and put out of sight in
purses/backpacks/etc. during class or lab time.
Unapproved use of electronic
devices will result in confiscation of that device for the duration of the
class. If classroom disruptions continue, the dean of students will be contacted.
Use of electronic devices
for medical purposes must be addressed
with the instructor prior to the start of any class or lab.
Other
student disruptions and consequences are addressed in the Student Code
of Conduct Handbook.
Electronic devices including, but not limited to, cell phones, cameras, audio or video tape recorders, and computers are prohibited without prior approval of the instructor. When allowed for note taking or recording of lectures, no authorization is granted for redistribution by student to any social media.
ALL Collin College students are responsible for the information contained in the college's handbook. The handbook is available at the registration / information desk.
Course Repeatability:
A course in which a grade (including W) has been received can be repeated only ONE time to replace the grade.
Course Withdraw:
Any student who wishes to drop the course for any reason must officially withdraw on or before the drop date indicated in the course catalogue as well as the departmental syllabus. Students are responsible for knowing the last day to withdraw in order to receive a "W" grade. Students on the class roster after this date will be given a performance grade based on the work completed. Withdraws after the posted drop date are not permitted without bona fide documentation of extenuating circumstances. Late withdraws will be addressed on an individual basis and determined by the dean of the division.
Other pertinent Information and Suggestions: