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SYLLABUS FOR BIO226 (HUMAN ANATOMY/PHYSIOLOGY II)

Summer 2020

INSTRUCTOR:  David Turnbull

OFFICE:  NE 19

TELEPHONE NUMBER: 234-5419

OFFICE HOURS: TBD

TEXT:  Visual Anatomy and Physiology, 2nd ed. by Martini and Ober

 

OBJECTIVE:  The overall objective of this class is to provide the student with a solid foundation and understanding of key concepts within human anatomy and physiology. This objective will be met by a combination of sound file lectures, laboratory experiences, and homework. A more complete listing of individual objectives will be provided to the student at their request.

 

GRADING: A student's final grade will be determined as follows:

The final grade will be determined by averaging the homework grade, lab grade, exam grade, and practical grade.  The following scale will be used for final grades:

92% – 100%                A

84% – 91%                  B

76% – 83%                  C

70% – 75%                  D

Less than 70%             F

 

MIDTERM EXAM:

The midterm exam will consist of two essay questions (100 pts each).  The student will be given a list of possible essay questions at least two days in advance of the midterm exam.  The midterm exam questions will be chosen from this list.  The student will not be allowed a “cheat sheet” of any kind. Once a student starts the exam they MUST complete it within 2 hrs.

 

COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM:

The final exam will consist of five essay questions (100 pts each).  The student will be given a list of possible essay questions at least two days in advance of the final exam.  The final exam questions will be chosen from this list.  The student will not be allowed a “cheat sheet” of any kind. Once a student starts the exam they MUST complete it within 2 hrs.

 

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS:

Homework will be in the form of assigned essay question(s) that the student will handwrite over and over in order to practice for the midterm and the final exam.  The handwritten copies will be collected and graded by the instructor.

 

If a student misses the due date for homework s/he will receive a zero for that homework set. There are NO EXCEPTIONS.

 

LAB QUIZZES:

Lab quizzes will be complete when students have accumulated 40 points from taking a quiz several times within one week. The lab quizzes have multiple questions, so you will be asked different questions each time you take it, and they are either matching or fill-in-the-blank in format. Each time you takes a quiz, you will earn a certain number of points toward the goal of 40 points. For example, let's say you earn 10 points out of a possible 10 points on your first quiz. That means you have to earn an ADDITIONAL 30 points by taking the quiz as many times as necessary to earn those remaining 30 points. Once you hit the goal of 40 points, you will earn a score of 100% for your lab quiz grade for that week. Alternatively, if a you fail to earn the 40 points total for the week, you will earn a score of 0% for your lab quiz grade for that week. Those are the only two grades possible for lab quizzes, so you will earn either 100% or 0% each week. Late work is not accepted, so you must earn those 40 points during the assigned week.

 

PRACTICALS: 

The practical average will consist of the student’s grade on 3 lab practicals.  A separate list of terms will be given to each student indicating the structures that s/he is responsible for during that unit’s lab practical.  The lab quizzes (matching and fill-in-the-blank) are designed to help you study for the actual practicals.  The final unit’s practical is COMPREHENSIVE. Once a student starts a practical they MUST complete it within 2 hrs.

 

CLASSROOM/CANVAS CONDUCT:

Students are expected to demonstrate respect toward the instructor, themselves, and their classmates.  Students whose behavior creates a disturbance or interferes with classroom activities will be given a verbal warning.  (Examples of class disruptions include allowing your phone to ring or speaking on the phone, reading material other than class materials, talking to fellow students, listening to music, working on e-mail or surfing the internet, etc.)  If a second incident occurs, students will be asked to leave, and may be subject to disciplinary actions and/or grade penalties at that time.  If a student is asked to leave, s/he will be required to meet with the instructor and the division chair before returning to class.  Further episodes of inappropriate behavior will also lead to the student’s removal from the classroom and will be reported to the college administration for disciplinary action.  To read more about what is expected of students at Lake Land College, see the passages titled "Students’ Rights,” "Student Conduct Code," and "Disciplinary Procedures" found in the LLC Student Handbook, or at this website: http://www.lakeland.cc.il.us/studenthandbook

NOTE:  The instructor reserves the right to supersede the steps described above in cases where the student’s behavior presents an immediate danger to the instructor, himself, and/or his classmates.

 

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:  The following comes directly from the LLC Student Handbook.

Students will honor the tradition of academic honesty.

  1. No student shall, during the course of a quiz or examination (1) offer information of any kind to another student: (2) receive information of any kind from another student or from the quiz or examination responses made by another student; or (3) have in his/her possession any tool, written material, or other device which may be of assistance to him/her in taking the quiz or examination and which has not been authorized by the person proctoring the quiz or examination.
  2. No student shall submit to an instructor as his/her own any work which contains ideas or materials taken from another without full acknowledgement of the author and the source.
  3. No student shall take, steal, or otherwise procure in any unauthorized manner any piece or pieces of materials which contain the questions or answers to any examination scheduled to be given to any individual or group enrolled in any course of study offered by the College.
  4. No student shall sell, give away, lend or otherwise furnish to any unauthorized individual any piece or pieces of materials which contain the questions or answers to any examination scheduled to be given to any individual or group enrolled in any course of study offered by the College.
  5. The unauthorized possession of any of the aforesaid pieces of material shall be considered prima facie evidence of a violation of the provisions of this regulation.
  6. The instructor who has witnessed academic dishonesty or who has other evidence that academic dishonesty has occurred will confront the student to inform him/her of the allegation. Time permitting; the instructor will contact the Vice President for Student Services prior to talking with the student. If the student admits academic dishonesty, the instructor may give the student a reduced or failing grade in the course and will inform in writing the Vice President for Student Services. Other academic sanctions, such as disenrollment from the course or academic program or disciplinary penalties such as reprimand, probation, suspension, or dismissal, may be imposed in accordance with the Disciplinary Procedures section.
  7. If a student disputes the allegation, a hearing will be provided by the Vice President for Academic Services. An Academic Hearing Committee consisting of five (5) members (two students, two faculty members, and one administrator) will be appointed by the Vice President for Academic Services. The responsibility of the Academic Hearing Committee is to determine disputes concerning academic dishonesty. If, as a result of the hearing, the student is found to have committed academic dishonesty, the instructor will give the student a reduced or failing grade in the course. Other disciplinary sanctions, such as probation, suspension or expulsion, may be imposed by the Vice President for Student Services in accordance with the Disciplinary Procedures section of the Student Code of Conduct.
  8. A student accused of academic dishonesty in a course may not drop the course until such time as disciplinary action, if any, is conducted. If a grade of “W” is recorded for the course, it may be changed to reflect the disciplinary sanctions imposed as a result of academic dishonesty. In the event that the alleged violation occurs at the end of a term, an incomplete grade shall be assigned pending conclusion of the disciplinary process.

Lake Land College is committed to the fundamental values of preserving academic integrity as defined in this policy. Lake Land College may contract with an electronic service to detect originality of materials submitted by students. By registering for courses offered at Lake Land College, students consent that all assignments are subject to submission for textural originality reviewed by an electronic service. Assignments submitted to an electronic source may be included in the services restricted database solely for the purpose of detecting plagiarism (“LLC 2005 Student Handbook,” 2006).

 

 

CLASS GRADE QUESTIONS:

The instructor will not be available to answer any questions or address any concerns between semesters.  Once final grades have been submitted, all questions, comments, or concerns will not be addressed by the instructor until the beginning of the following semester. 

 

 

Works Cited

 

LLC (2005). Student Handbook [Electronic version]. Retrieved August 20, 2006, from  http://www.lakeland.cc.il.us/studenthandbook/academicintegrity.cfm.

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