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COURSE SYLLABUS

       MIDLANDS TECHNICAL COLLEGE

        SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

          Summer Semester 2003

COURSE:  Biological Science II                                                COURSE NUMBER:   BIO 102

CREDIT HOURS:            4.0                   LECTURE:      3.0                   LABORATORY:            1.0

CONTACT HOURS:        6.0                   LECTURE:      3.0                   LABORATORY:            3.0

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This is a continuation of Biological Science I which includes classification of organisms and structural and functional considerations of all Kingdoms, including the major Phyla as well as viruses.  Vertebrate animals and vascular plants are emphasized.

REQUIRED TEXT:

Biology, Mader, 7th ed., 2001

Biological Science II Laboratory Manual, Corey and Lema,  2002. 

OPTIONAL TEXT:

A Photographic Atlas for the Biology Laboratory, 3rd, 96, Vandegraaff

Lecture notes or other material designated by instructor other than required text listed on this course syllabus are considered optional.

ATTENDANCE POLICY:

Students will be allowed to miss twice the number of times a lecture or laboratory section meets per week. 

If the lecture meets 3 times per week, 6 absences are allowed.

If the lecture meets 2 times per week, 4 absences are allowed.

If the laboratory meets once a week, 2 absences are allowed.

If the student misses more than 10 minutes of class by either arriving late or leaving early, then the student will be counted as absent, missing fewer than 10 minutes is a tardy.  Three tardies count as one absence.

Students adding courses after classes begin are responsible for work covered from the first day of classes.  All classes missed are counted as absences.

When a student exceeds the maximum allowable absences, a grade of "W" will be assigned if the student is passing the course or "WF" if the student is failing after midterm.  A "WF" is calculated into the grade point average as an "F."

ASSIGNMENTS AND MISSED TESTS:

Students who are absent from a class are responsible for all of the work that was done during that class period and for all assignments made during the missed class period.

One (1) missed lecture exam may be made up if a legitimate excuse is presented to your lecture instructor.  Missed laboratory work cannot be made up.  This includes quizzes.  See instructor for further information.

ACADEMIC GRADING SCALE:

The final grade for this course will be determined as follows:

GRADING: 75% Lecture and 25% Laboratory

            Lecture

Exam 1------------------100 points

Exam 2------------------100 points

Exam 3------------------100 points

Exam 4------------------100 points

Exam 5------------------100 points

Cumulative Final Exam100 points

Total Lecture------------600 points

            Laboratory

Lab Practical 1---------------------------------100 points

Lab Practical 2---------------------------------100 points

Lab Practical 3---------------------------------100 points

Lab Practical 4---------------------------------100 points

Lab Practical 5---------------------------------100 points

Optional Cumulative Lab Practical 6--------100 points

(Will be used to replace lowest lab practical grade or a missed lab practical)

Total Lab Practical Points---------------------500

            Other Laboratory Assignments

Lab Quizes---------------------------------------# of points will vary from class to class

Botany Field Trip - trip exercise-------------100 points

Laboratory Report-----------------------------100 points

Oral Presentation------------------------------100 points

Term Paper-------------------------------------100 points

Total Points-------------------------------------500 or more

 Total Lab Points = 900 * points

 *= Depends on number of quizzes given in lab...

  A (90-100)           B (80-89)            C (70-79)       D (60-69)       F (<60)

A grade of zero will be recorded for any announced exam (or assignment), which is missed.

The Science Department Chair, Coordinators, and faculty are here to help you.  If you are having any problems in your classes, please contact the person who can help you.  If we don’t know you are having problems, we can’t help you.  Perry Carter, Department Chair/822-3443; Regina Hoffman, Airport Coordinator/822-3416; Bert Knesel, Beltline Coordinator/738-7660.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Learning objectives are on reserve in the Library on both campuses.

PRE-REQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES:

Prerequisite: Bio. 101

COURSE FIELD TRIPS:

Field Trips will be part of the laboratory.

DISABILITIES:

Students with disabilities requiring in-class accommodations should call the Counseling/Disabilities Resource Center at 738-7637 (Beltline, WM 235) and 822-3505 (Airport, ASC 237).

LABORATORY POLICIES AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The laboratory experience is designed to supplement and complement material covered in lecture, and is an integral part of the course.  Material may be presented in greater detail in lab than in lecture.  The laboratory experience may include dissections, films, demonstrations, experiments, workbook exercises, research and writing assignments, and field trips.  The day, time, and location of approved field trips will be held during regularly scheduled lab times.  Students will provide their own transportation.  The laboratory instructors will give a sufficient amount of information and guidance to allow student to complete each lab, but success in lab primarily involves the individual effort of each student.  To maximize learning and to minimize the risk of accidents or injury, the following policies and rules will be observed in science labs:

 1.    Laboratory exercises must be completed during the assigned lab period unless otherwise designated by your instructor.

        All work completed should be kept in a notebook for grading and/or for future study and reference.

 2.    Students should read laboratory exercises before coming to class.

 3.    Do not disturb any equipment or demonstrations that have been set up, until your instructor has told you how to proceed

        with the assignment.

 4.    Apply yourself in lab.  The exercises are designed to reinforce and expand upon material presented in the lecture.

 5.    Follow directions carefully.

 6.    Do not hesitate to ask your lab instructor for clarification of any instructions you do not understand.  However, do not

        expect your lab instructor to simply give you answers to information you should be obtaining through the completion of the

        various lab exercises.

 7.    Bring all necessary materials to lab, including your text.   

 8.    Do not bring any food or drinks into any science lab.

 9.    Know where the eyewash station and shower are located in each lab.  Report injuries immediately to your lab instructor.

10.   Lab coats and protective eye wear are required in certain labs including microbiology and chemistry.

11.   At the end of each lab, leave your work space in good order by discarding waste materials, cleaning and disinfecting your

        lab table, returning all materials used to their proper place, and sliding your chair back under the table.

12.   No visitors are allowed in lab or lecture.

TENTATIVE LECTURE SCHEDULE

BIO 102:  BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE II

SUMMER SEMESTER 2003

BIO 102

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE II

LAB SCHEDULE

Summer 2003

                         MIDLANDS TECHNICAL COLLEGE SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

CODE OF CONDUCT

Student rights and responsibilities are outlined in the Student Handbook. We are extremely proud of the quality of students in the Science Department, however, there have been occasions where disciplinary action is necessary to prevent disruptive and dishonest behavior.  The following items are specific violations and consequences supported by the Science Department.  Your instructor will circulate a form for your signature stating that you understand the Science Department Course Syllabus which includes this document.

1.         Any student who exhibits behavior that is disruptive to the learning process such as talking, discourtesy to faculty or fellow students to include obscene language or gestures, or uncooperative actions will be asked to leave the classroom.  The student will be counted absent for this class.  Depending upon the nature of the offense or if it occurs during an exam the instructor may require that the student see the Science Coordinator, Chair of the Science Department, or the Director of Campus Life before returning to class.  Campus Security will be called for any threatening or violent behavior.

2.         Beepers, cell phones, personal stereos, and similar devices are not permitted in class. Permission must be obtained

            from the Science Coordinator or Instructor for students who are emergency personnel or where there are extenuating

            circumstances. Campus Security can locate a student and will interrupt a class if there is a situation that needs

            immediate attention.

3.         Any student proven to have engaged in academic dishonesty will be given a grade of zero on the exam or assignment.

            This includes, but is not limited to, giving or receiving information during an exam, use of unauthorized materials during

            an exam or assignment, plagiarism, or changing answers after a grade has been assigned.  An instructor must have

            reasonable proof that dishonesty has occurred.  Until an incident is verified, the student will be assigned a grade of

           “I” for the work.  Witnesses of cheating should report this immediately to the instructor.  The grade will be discussed

           confidentially with the student.  If the student denies that academic dishonesty occurred, the Chair of the Science

           Department or Science Coordinator will meet with the instructor and student.  The instructor will be supported if

           departmental guidelines for handling cheating incidences were followed.  However, the student is referred to the Student

           Handbook for the policy on filing a grievance.  In any incident involving academic dishonesty, a report will be filed with

           the Director of Campus Life.   

4.       Students with complaints about instructors should follow the appropriate chain of command as outlined in the "Science

          Department Conflict Resolution" form.  A form can be obtained from the Science Department.  Signatures must be

          obtained at each level before the complaint will be validated. There may be some circumstances where the first contact    

          is with the Science Coordinator who will discuss the problem with the instructor.   All efforts possible will be made to        

          resolve conflicts internally.  However students should remember that matters can also be handled through the Academic

          Appeal/Grievance process detailed in the Student Handbook.