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Department: Life Sciences (Biology)
Biology 1406
Fall 2012
Course location and
times:
Course semester
credit hours:
Course contact hours:
Stafford Campus
CRN# 26472 - Mon 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
CRN# 26472 - Wed 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
CRN# 26473 - Mon 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
CRN# 26473 - Wed 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
4 Semester Credit hours
Room W125 (Lec)
Room S108 (Lab)
Room W119 (Lec)
Room S108 (Lab)
96 total hours; 48 hrs lecture, 48 hrs laboratory
Course length:
Instruction type:
16 weeks
In-person, Lecture–lab; Web-enhanced
Instructor:
Dr. Gary Edwards, D.D.S
Phone:
Dr. Edwards is not reachable by telephone/
Official Email address:
gary.edwards@hccs.edu
Office location and
hours:
Arrange with professor or see professor after class.
Course Description:
Discussions focus on biological chemistry, biological processes, cellular morphology,
metabolism, genetics and molecular biology. Core curriculum course. Cannot be used in
conjunction with Biology 1308. Biology 1406 is the first half of a two semester
sequence that is intended specifically for life science and healthcare majors.
Course Prerequisite:
One year of high school biology/high school chemistry recommended
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COURSE GOAL:
To help the students in becoming scientifically aware individuals and to prepare the
students for advanced course work in biology.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. To establish an understanding of the major historical events in biology and their impact on
science.
2. To describe basic cell structure, biochemistry, metabolism, nutrition, reproduction, and
genetics.
3. To demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles of cellular inheritance.
4. To demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles of molecular genetics technology.
5. To demonstrate skill in basic laboratory methodology, such as microscopy, and the careful
analysis of laboratory data and results.
"The following Student Learning Outcomes with their associated assessment criteria are not
meant to be all inclusive, and are meant to be used along with all other course learning
outcomes and assessment devices, listed under Course Objectives, in the determination of the
student's final course grade. Completion of the specific Student Learning Outcomes listed
below, at any assessment grading level, does NOT and will NOT guarantee the student that final
course grade at the end of the semester
You are spending a good deal of time, energy and money on this course – please,
make the most of your investment! It takes approximately 2-3 hours of study time
for each hour of class time to master the material. This class will have over 96
contact hours (4 hr. credit).
The class and study time necessary to succeed in this class will be close to 300
hours (20 hours per week)!
Program Learning Outcomes:
PSLO #1 To recognize, identify, and describe the basic structures and functions associated with most life
forms.
PSLO #2 To develop basic laboratory techniques appropriate to the field of Biology.
PSLO #3 To develop study skills and habits appropriate for pre-professional students interested in healthrelated fields.
The following Student Learning Outcomes with their associated assessment criteria are not
meant to be all-inclusive, and are meant to be used along with all other course learning
outcomes and assessment devices, listed under Course Objectives, in the determination of the
student's final course grade. Completion of the specific Student Learning Outcomes listed
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below, at any assessment grading level, does NOT and will NOT guarantee the student that final
course grade at the end of the semester.
Course Student Learning Outcomes:
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR Biol1406:
SLO1: The student will be able to recognize the basic structure and describe the
function of eukaryotic cellular organelles and cell systems.
SLO2: Given a DNA or RNA base sequence, the student will be able to deduce:
a. the sequence of the complementary DNA strand
b. the sequence of the complementary messenger RNA strand
c. complementary codons and/or anticodons
d. the proper amino acid sequence in a peptide by using a supplied table of
genetic code.
SLO3: The student will be able to explain the synthesis and properties of
a. carbohydrates
b. lipids
c. proteins
d. nucleic acids
SLO4: The student will be able to devise an experiment containing the proper
experimental test points along with proper positive and negative controls.
SLO5: The student will exhibit competence with bringing the bright field
microscope into focus.
SLO6: The student will develop the habit of reliable attendance by being absent
from class no more than four times per semester.
SLO7: The student will demonstrate punctuality in the submission of class
assignments on their due date.
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Course Calendar:
Week of
Lecture Schedule-MON
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Ch.1- Introduction: Themes in the study of life
Aug 27 Ch.2- The Chemical Context of Life
Mastering Biology Quiz for Ch 1, 2
2
Labor Day!!! Offices are closed!
Sep 3
Mastering Biology Quiz for Ch 3
READ Ch3 – Water and Life
Lecture Exam #1 Ch. 1 – 3
3
Sep 10 Ch.4- Carbon and the Molecular Diversity of Life
Mastering Biology Quiz for Ch 4
4
Ch.5-The Structure and Function of
Sep 17 Macromolecules.
Mastering Biology Quiz for Ch 5
5
Ch.6 -A Tour of the Cell.
Sep 24 Mastering Biology Quiz for Ch 6
6
Lecture Exam 2 Ch. 4 to 6
Oct 1
Ch.7- Membrane Structure and Function.
Mastering Biology Quiz for Ch 7
7
Ch.8- An Introduction to Metabolism
Oct 8
Ch.9- Cellular Respiration and Fermentation
Mastering Biology Quiz for Ch 8, 9
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Ch.10-Photosynthesis
Oct 15
Mastering Biology Quiz for Ch 10
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Ch 11 Cell Communications
Oct 22
Mastering Biology Quiz for Ch 11
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Ch.12 The Cell Cycle.
Oct 29
Ch.13 Meiosis and Sexual Life Cycles
Mastering Biology Quiz for Ch 12 & 13
LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW – Nov 2, 2012
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Ch 14-Mendel and the Gene Idea
Nov 5
Mastering Biology Quiz for Ch 14
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Ch 15-The Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance
Nov 12 Ch.16-The Molecular Basis of Inheritance
Mastering Biology Quiz for Ch 15 & 16
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Ch 17-From Gene to Protein
Nov 19 Ch 18-Regulation of Gene Expression
Mastering Biology Quiz for Ch 17 & 18
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Ch 19-Viruses
Nov 26 Ch 20-Biotechnology
Mastering Biology Quiz for Ch 19 & 20
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Review for Final and Complete any missing work
Dec 3
Lecture Exam 5, Ch 16-20
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Department Final Exam (comprehensive)
Finals
Dec 10
Grades due by Dec 17, 2012
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Dec 17 Grades to be sent out to students by Dec 21,
Lab Schedule-WED
Laboratory Safety
Rules and regulations,
Lab 1-Basic Chemistry
Ch.3-Water and Life
Lab 2-Properties of
water
Lab 3- Biochemistry
Last day to drop at
70% - Sept 12
Lab 4-The Microscope
And a look at Mitosis
Lab 5-Cell Structure
Lab 6-Diffusion and
Osmosis
Lab 7-Enzymes
Laboratory Exam 1
Lab 8-Respiration
Lab 9-Photosynthesis
Lecture Exam 3
Ch. 7 to 10
Lab 10-Cell Division
Lab 11-Genetics
Lab 12-DNA to Protein
Lab 13-Biotechnology
And DNA Extraction
Nov 21-no evening
class!
Catch-up Day
Lecture Exam 4
Ch 11-15
Lab Test 2
(comprehensive)
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
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Due dates for computer assignments will be at 11:59PM the day
before your next equivalent class. Paper assignments are due at your
next equivalent class.
Ex: Lab assignments are due at the START of your NEXT lab class.
Late assignments will be reduced in grade by 50%. If not turned in by
the next class period the grade for that assignment will be 0.
Note that your instructor reserves the right to change the schedule as needed at any
point during the course.
Instruction Methods:
Pearson’s course software Mastering Biology will be utilized for chapter quizzes.
The primary focus of the course will be on instructor lectures including illustrations, animations,
and group activities and assigned textbook readings. Lecture material will correspond to the
topics covered in the required textbook, but your instructor may include more detail on certain
topics. Topics and concepts covered during lecture or included in the assigned reading will be
included in exams.
Laboratory sessions will include exercises from our department online lab manual website or
required laboratory manual. Lecture may be included during lab sessions to clarify or detail
concepts.
Student Assignments:
Students are required to read assigned chapters and to complete Chapter
Quizzes.
Additional announced and unannounced quizzes during lecture or lab may
be conducted throughout the semester.
Student Assessments:
Students will be assessed via lecture and laboratory examinations, chapter
quizzes, homework assignments and a comprehensive final lecture and lab
examinations.
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Instructional Materials:
Textbook:
Campbell BIOLOGY, Custom Edition for Houston Community College, 9th
Edition, (Biology 1406 ISBN10: 1-256-28859-4)
(Biology 1406 ISBN13: 978-1-256-28859-6)
Lab book:
Biology 1406 Laboratory Manual, 2nd Edition – by Tom Loesch, Jasleen Mishra,
Leena Sawant, David Schwartz, William Palmer, Nimish Shah, and Donna
Wiersema, as contributing authors.
Blue Door Publishing, 2012
Web resources:
Mastering Biology learning system
Learning Web, Websites suggested by the instructor.
HCC Policy Statement:
ADA
Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning,
psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable
accommodations must contact the Disability Services Office at the
respective college at the beginning of each semester. Instructors are
authorized to provide only the accommodations requested by the
Disability Support Services Office. If you have any special needs or
disabilities that may affect your ability to succeed in college classes or
participate in any college programs or activities, please contact the DSS
office for assistance during the first week of classes. At Southwest
College, contact:
Dr. Becky Hauri
5407 Gulfton
Houston, Texas 77081
Phone: 713-718-7909
Fax: 713-718-7781
TTY: 713-718-7909
HCC Policy Statement:
Academic Honesty
Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor and
integrity in fulfilling course requirements. Disciplinary proceedings may be
initiated by the college system against a student accused of scholastic
dishonesty. Penalties can include a grade of "0" or "F" on the particular
assignment, failure in the course, academic probation, or even dismissal
from the college. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to,
cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion.
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HCC Policy Statement:
Student attendance, 3peaters, withdrawal
deadline
Attendance
Students are expected to attend classes regularly. Students are
responsible for materials covered during their absences, and it is the
student's responsibility to consult with instructors for make-up
assignments.
Instructors check class attendance daily. A student may be dropped from
a course for excessive absences after the student has accumulated
absences in excess of 12.5% of the hours of instruction (including lecture
and laboratory time). Note that 12.5% is approximately 4 classes or labs
for a 4-semester hour course.
Habitual tardiness will not be tolerated. Students are expected to be in
attendance for the entirety of the scheduled class and are responsible for
completing assignments scheduled during their absence/s. It is the
responsibility of each student to amend their professional/personal
schedule to meet the class schedule. A total of more than 4 latenesses or
absences will make you ineligible for the 5% attendance bonus..
Repeaters
Students who repeat a course for a third or more times may soon face
significant tuition/fee increases at HCC and other Texas public colleges
and universities. Please ask your instructor / counselor about opportunities
for tutoring / other assistance prior to considering course withdrawal or if
you are not receiving passing grades.
Withdrawals
Withdrawal from the course after the official day of record (see current
catalog) will result in a final grade of “W” on the student transcript and no
credit will be awarded. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate and
complete a request for withdrawal from any course. Students will be
required to formally request a drop from the registrar prior to the
administrative drop date deadline (Nov 2, 2012). Abandoning the course
or failing to formally drop, will result in a grade being given based on the
work completed for the entire course (including missed exams).
The State of Texas has begun to impose penalties on students who drop
courses excessively. For example, if you repeat the same course more
than twice, you have to pay extra tuition. Beginning in fall 2007, the Texas
Legislature passed a law limiting first time entering freshmen to no more
than SIX total course withdrawals throughout their educational career in
obtaining a certificate and/or degree.
Receiving a "W" in a course may affect the status of your student Visa.
Once a W is given for the course, it will not be changed to an F because of
the visa consideration. Please contact the International Student Office at
713-718-8520 if you have any questions about your visa status and other
transfer issues
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Grades:
Lecture Exam 1
Lecture Exam 2
Lecture Exam 3
Lecture Exam 4
Lecture Exam 5
Lowest 1 of 5 Exams Dropped
Lab Exam 1
Lab Exam 2
Case Study *
Mastering Biology Quizzes/Activities
Class Quizzes
Lab Exercises (20 labs. Approx 4 pts each)
Biology1406 Final Exam
Total Points
Attendance Bonus
Applied only if you have 4 or less combined
absence/lateness/left early instances on
your attendance record.
Other Extra Points
Missed assignment
100
100
100
100
100
100
80
100
No longer counted *
100
220 (20% of your grade) *
1100 *
+5% added as extra credit.
As assigned
As decided by instructor.
Program/Discipline High School Biology
Requirements
High School Chemistry Recommended
A = 90-100%
HCC Grading
B = 80-89%
Scale:
C = 70-79%
D = 60-69%
F = less than 60%
* - Items with an asterisk have been changed
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Requirements:
Basic requirements:
Students should be on time for class and be prepared with required materials including textbook
and lab manual. Full class attendance is required including lecture and lab portions. Full
attention during lecture and lab is required.
Phones/electronic devices:
Absolutely no phone or other personal electronic devices are to be used during class (lecture
and lab). This includes recording the lecture, making or taking a call, reviewing messages,
texting, playing games, checking email, surfing the web, anything that involves a phone or other
personal electronic device. If your work or family situation requires that you be available via
phone, your phone can be on vibrate mode and you can take the call during our regular
scheduled breaks or you can exit the class to review the call. Notify your friends, family,
employers, and anyone else who regularly contacts you that you will be in class and that you
should be contacted only when necessary. The taking of calls during class is not only disruptive
but it is also discourteous to classmates and the instructor. Cell phones are not allowed to be
used at any time in the classroom. Audible cell phone ringing may result in your removal
from class that day.
Testing procedures:
Be sure to arrive early for your examinations. There are time limits for exams. You will not be
given extended time for testing if you arrive late.
Entering and exiting the lecture room or lab room is not permitted once exams have begun.
Please be sure to use bathroom before or after.
Deportment:
Students are expected to conduct themselves as adults. This includes courteous and respectful
behavior towards instructor and classmates. Disruptive behavior or any behavior that interferes
with any educational activity being performed by the instructor will not be allowed. Additionally,
no student may interfere with his/her fellow students’ right to pursue their academic goals to the
fullest in an atmosphere appropriate to a community of scholars. Disruptive behavior may result
in removal from the class.
Lab policy:
Lab safety is stated in lab manual. Lab rules and regulations will be discussed during the first
lab and will be adhered to at all times. Each student is responsible for cleaning up after labs;
this includes glassware, utensils, specimens/models and other material used during lab time.
Students will also make sure their work area is clean (clean up is not covered by your lab fees).
ANY accident or breakage must be reported to the instructor.
Instructor Grading Criteria:
Students must adhere to testing schedule. Failure to take a test (lab or lecture) will result in a
“0” for the missed exam. Since the lowest exam will be dropped if you are absent, that exam
will be dropped. There will be no makeup examinations for the Final Exam.
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Examination format:
Lecture exams will include multiple choice questions and essay/short answer questions.
Lab exams will include identification, labeling and short answers reviewing anatomical models
or photographs and specimens.
Basic Student Requirements:
Students should be on time for class and be prepared with required materials including textbook
and lab manual. Full class attendance is required including lecture and lab portions. Full
attention during lecture and lab is required. No use of any electronic devices during the class
period. Students are expected to conduct themselves as adults. This includes courteous and
respectful behavior towards the instructor and classmates. Disruptive behavior or any behavior
that interferes with any educational activity being performed by the instructor will not be allowed.
Additionally, no student may interfere with his/her fellow students‟ right to pursue their academic
goals to the fullest in an atmosphere appropriate to a community of scholars. Disruptive
behavior may result in removal from the class.
Other Operating Guidelines:
1. You are spending a good deal of time, energy and money on this course – please,
make the most of your investment! There is a school-mandated attendance
requirement for this course (please see the “Classroom Evaluation” section for a
description). If you’re still struggling with certain aspect of the course, please make an
effort to see me and I will gladly make arrangements to help you work through the
material.
2. Assignments not turned in on time may be docked 1% of your grade for each
occurrence. There will be NO makeup labs.
3. My purpose in this class is to act as your guide through this subject material. I also
must make sure that your grade in this class indicates your mastery of the subject
material required by this college. I am not here to spoon-feed you. It takes
approximately 2-3 hours of study time for each hour of class time to master the
material. This class will have over 96 contact hours (4 hr. credit) compared to 48
contact hours that comprise the normal class (3 hr. credit).The class and study time
needed to succeed in this class will be close to 3 hours per day.
4. Please do not talk during class. If you feel the need to discuss something with a
classmate, please do so outside. I will not be offended if you need to take an important
conversation outside briefly so as not to distract your classmates. No cell phones on in
class. Please turn them off or on vibrate and do not have them visible.
5. Please do not do written assignments such as lab reports or other homework while I am
lecturing. I may be giving you information that you will need and if you are
concentrating on something else, you won’t hear me.
6. Do not read unrelated material in class. Do not use the computers for shopping, sports
scores, or other unrelated material during class. If you are having problems
concentrating, talk to me about it.
7. Do participate in class. The class is most enjoyable when people ask questions or
volunteer answers when asked. If you get a wrong answer in class I will just say “NO”
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and go on to someone else. You can make mistakes in class. It is much better to
make an error in class than to make that same error on an exam.
8. Ask for help when there is a question or problem.
9. Keep copies of all paperwork, including the syllabus, handouts and all assignments
Attendance:
Attendance at lecture is importance since most exam material will come from the lecture notes.
Students are expected to attend classes regularly and on time. Latecomers distract the class and
are not appreciated. Students are responsible for materials covered during their absences. Class
attendance is checked daily by instructors. A student may be dropped from a course for
excessive absences after the student has accumulated absences in excess of 12.5% of the hours
of instruction (including lecture and laboratory time). Note that 12.5% is approximately 4
classes or labs for a 4-semester hour course. If circumstances significantly prevent you from
attending classes, please inform me. It is the responsibility of each student to amend their
professional/personal schedule to meet the class schedule.
Come to class slightly early. Leave at the end of class. I will usually take attendance at the
beginning of class using a sign in sheet. At a few minutes after the assigned time, I draw a line.
If you arrive after the assigned time, you are late.
Sign in only yourself. Do not sign in for friends or relatives.
I will frequently take the attendance again toward the end of the class. Do not leave until the
end of the class without permission to do so.
Examinations:
There will be 5 lecture exams and a final exam. Lecture exams will consist of multiple-choice
questions. Out of the 5 lecture exams only 4 will be considered towards the final grade. They
will cover material we cover in class, important concepts and discussion from the text book as
well as figures from the text book. You will get a maximum of one hour or one and half-hour
period to complete your lecture exam. The final exam will be comprehensive (it will cover all the
chapters). There will be a departmental final that is mandatory for all students. You may take 2
finals one by the department and one by your instructor. The average of both final exams will be
included in your final grade. Cell phone use during examination will be considered cheating
and will result in course failure.
Online Homework Assignments:
There will be mandatory online homework assignment on the Mastering Biology site
(www.masteringbio.com ). The course ID for your course will be given on the first day of class.
Each student is responsible to register on the mastering biology website using an access code.
The access code comes with the new book. The information regarding the access code will be
given to you. The homework assignments will be graded and will contribute to approximately
10% of the final grade. The due dates for the assignments will not be extended. Please read the
instructions regarding mastering biology on the learning web or blackboard before you start
taking the assignments.
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Make-up Examination:
There will be no make-up exams and final exams and laboratory exams are mandatory. One
lecture exam out of the five will be dropped for the final computation. If you miss one lecture
exam, it will be counted as a dropped exam. Please note: All students are required to take the
final exam. Failure to take the final exam will result in an F grade.
Laboratory Policy:
Lab safety will be reviewed on the first day of lab. Experiments will be performed in groups.
Each student should arrive at the lab. on time, with his or her lab. manual. Each student is
responsible for completing the lab. reports at the end of each lab.
Academic honesty:
Students are expected to comply with stated policies in HCCS student handbook concerning
academic honesty. Cheating will not be tolerated. There will be no talking, looking on other
people‟s papers or in any way try to cheat on any examination. This can lead to expulsion from
Houston Community College. This is your official warning! Your first offense will be your last in
my class.
Last Day for Administrative and Student Withdrawals
Refer to the syllabus for the last date. I urge any student who is contemplating withdrawing from
the class to see me first! You may be doing better than you think. Either way, I want to be
accessible and supportive. I do not believe in "weed out" classes, and I consider you to be much
more than just a name or number. If you need assistance, I will try to help. It is the student’s
responsibility, however, to withdraw from the class before the last day of withdrawal. The
instructor cannot give a “W” after the withdrawal date. Abandoning the course or failing
to formally drop, will result in a grade being given based on the work completed for the
entire course (including missed exams).
Again, if you wish to drop the course, it is your responsibility to go online and do it. I will not
drop students for non-attendance
To help students avoid having to drop/withdraw from any class, HCC has instituted an Early
Alert process by which your professor will “alert” you that you might fail a class because of
excessive absences and/or poor academic performance. The counselors with work with you to
learn about what, if any, HCC interventions might be available to assist you – online tutoring,
child care, financial aid, job placement, etc. – to stay in class and improve your academic
performance.
International Students:
Receiving a W in a course may affect the status of your student Visa. Once a W is given for the
course, it will not be changed to an F because of the visa consideration. Please contact the
International Student Office at 713-718-8520 if you have any questions about your visa status and
other transfer issues.
Tutoring:
The college may provide tutoring for the students. More information will be available later. You
can check the tutoring and open lab. schedule at http://learning.swc.hccs.edu
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Important Notice:
Students who repeat a course three times or more may soon face significant tuition/fee
increases at HCC and other public colleges and universities. If you are considering course
withdrawal because you are not earning passing grades, confer with your instructor/counselor
as early as possible about your study habits, reading and writing homework, test-taking skills,
attendance, course participation, and opportunities for tutoring or other assistance that might be
available. Beginning in fall 2007, the Texas Legislature passed a law limiting first time entering
freshmen to no more than SIX total course withdrawals throughout their educational career in
obtaining a certificate and/or degree.
EGLS3 Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System
At Houston Community College, professors believe that thoughtful student feedback is
necessary to improve teaching and learning. During a designated time, you will be asked to
answer a short online survey of research based questions related to instruction. The
anonymous results of the survey will be made available to your professors and division chairs
for the continual improvement of instruction. Look for the survey as part of the Houston
Community College Student System online near the end of the term.
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Acknowledgement of Receipt of Syllabus: General Biology (Biol 1406)
Please sign and return this sheet to Dr. Edwards
Students: Initial each of the following to which you agree:
_____I have received my syllabus, which includes the course objectives, policies, requirements
and schedule.
_____I have read and understood all of the syllabus polices and requirements
_____I agree to all of the polices set forth in this syllabus
_____I have no objection to receiving phone calls in the event of an emergency or serious
concern related to my (student’s)performance in the course from the instructor or an academic
counselor at the phone number I provide here:
Phone Number ___________________________
.
_____I have no objection to receiving email from the instructor with respect to this course.
_____I agree that it is solely my responsibility to regularly check my email, voicemail and
instructor’s course blog for updates on this course.
_____I agree to treat everyone in the course with respect and dignity, including both my peers
and the course instructor.
_____I understand that I am solely responsible for learning the material covered in this course
and that it requires over 300 hours of study (about 3 hours every day).
Student information (Signature required but print everything else):
Printed Name ___________________________________________________________
Signature _______________________________________________________________
Student ID Number ______________________________
Preferred phone
number(s):______________________________________________________________
Main Email address: _______________________________________________
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