Addendum to Syllabus
Russell Garcia, Jr., Ph.D.
Professor of Biology
Exams are comprised mostly of a variety of multiple-choice questions (these objective questions are reasonable, fair, accurate and
inclusive) and some Case Studies which provide the student with experience in problem based learning and critical thinking skills
required in the Health Sciences Professions.
Classroom participation - Students are expected to ask questions in class and contribute to class discussions.
Group work - Students are required to work with their lab groups during class.
Students are encouraged to form study groups outside of class. Study groups can reserve study room in the
BioSpot.
Academic enrichment and performance expectations As a college student you are expected to discuss ideas from class with others outside the class
You should turn in drafts of any writing assignments for review by the professor before the final draft is submitted.
Multiple sources should be used for all writing assignments.
All assignments and readings should be completed on time.
You are encouraged to read for academic enrichment, not just assignments.
Always prepare for class.
Feel free to contact your professor by telephone, office visit, or email.
Make use of your professor’s office or the BioSpot hours to discuss grades, assignments and career plans.
Feel free to contact your instructor to discuss readings from the text during his office hours.
Participate in clubs and organizations such as the Biology Club, Chemistry Club, or Engineering Club; volunteer in nursing homes,
hospitals, food banks, blood bank drives, etc.
NEED HELP with a Biology Course? Tutoring available on campus
The BioSpot
The BioSpot is an interactive tutoring/mentoring facility which serves multiple purposes. Faculty members spend 2 hours of
office time in the center each week to provide tutoring, health professions advice/counseling/mentoring to students. Often tutoring
sessions begin impromptu with a group of students and a professor. Students may also schedule private tutoring sessions with the
departmental tutor. Students have access to the computer lab where they can work independently using supplemental materials
provided by publishers. Students have access to a copier and all sorts of reserved materials placed in the center by instructors,
including practice exams. The center is also used as a testing facility. Private rooms for collaborative learning are available for
check-out by students. Recruitment events are held in the facility as well to inform students of degree programs at all ACC
colleges as well as area 4 year universities.
The BioSpot offers private tutoring available on a sign-up basis as well as impromptu tutoring sessions with professors who spend
office hours in the BioSpot.
Contact the SLAC (Student Learning Assistance Center) Lab, Mr. Dave Elder, Director
Individual or small group tutorial teaching is available - FREE for SAC students
Moody Learning Center (MLC 726)
San Antonio College
Box 73, 1300 San Pedro Ave.
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 733-2106
Slac_lab@hotmail.com
SLAC Computer Lab Hours:
SLAC Tutoring Lab Hours:
Monday - Thursday:
Monday - Thursday:
7:30am - 10 pm
8 am - 10 pm
Friday:
7:30am - 4 pm
Friday :
8 am - 4 pm
Saturday:
10 am - 4 pm
Saturday:
10 am - 4 pm
Sunday:
12 noon - 5 pm
Sunday:
12 noon - 5 pm
SLAC Policies: View a complete list of the SLAC lab’s policies at http://www.accd.edu/sac/slac/Policy/policy.htm
Skill Labs available on Campus: The Writing Center, Math Lab
The SAC Writing Center offers a variety of FREE services to students, faculty members, and departments.
We can help writers:
With any writings you are working on
Understand your assignments
Get started
Build a draft plan
Organize your paper
Recover from writer’s block
Lengthen your paper
Learn to document sources
Understand your teacher’s comments on your graded paper
Learn new proofreading techniques
Avoid plagiarism
Think about writing differently