NORTHERN VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE/ALEXANDRIA CAMPUS/MSE DIVISION
LECTURE POLICIES- FALL 2015
8-Week BIOLOGY 141-101A – Introductory Anatomy & Physiology I
(Instructor reserves the right to alter this document at his/her discretion during the semester)
Assistant Professor: Dr. Hong P. Nguyen
Office Location: Room 352, Bisdorf Building Phone: 703-845-6506 Email honguyen@nvcc.edu
OFFICE HOURS
Monday 9:30AM-10:30AM
Tuesday: 8:30AM -10:30AM
Wednesday: 8:30AM-10:30AM
Wednesday: 1:45PM-3:45PM by appointment only
Thursday: 3:30PM-6:30PM by appointment only
COURSE IDENTIFICATION:
MONDAY and WEDNESDAY LECTURES: 11:00AM-1:40 PM at Room # 457.
TUESDAY AND THURSDAY LABS: 11:00AM-1:40PM at Bisdorf (AA) Bldg. Room # 493. All communications
during the semester will be posted on BB. It is your responsibility to check BB at
http://learn.vccs.edu/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp for new announcement of the following week. If you miss the
class, check BB for information that has been given in that class.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK:
Human Anatomy and Physiology/Tenth Edition/Elaine Marieb and Katja Hoehn
IMPORTANT DATES
 September 1: Last day to drop with tuition refund or change to audit
 September 7: Labor Day Holiday-No lecture
 September 27: Last day to withdraw without grade penalty
 October 1: last day to apply for Fall graduation
 October 12: Non instructional day – No classes
 October 19: Comprehensive final exam -Study guide will be provided
COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA
 Closed book Quiz is given for each week via Respondus application on BB. I will post the quiz by
Saturday morning and you complete the quiz by 9:00AM on Monday. The quizzes are timed and you
have 12 minutes to complete a quiz. Questions are based on complete lecture chapters. Each quiz is
worth 10 points. The format of the quiz is multiple choice or True/False questions. Please note that you
are not able to access the quiz after the due date. NO makeup quiz will be given under any
circumstances because I drop one low grade quiz. If you miss one quiz by any reasons, the missed
quiz would be the dropped one.
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Exams: There are five exams in the course. Exams 1 - 4 and a comprehensive final exam. Exam
schedule was noted in the class schedule. The exam includes multiple choice questions, True/False,
matching, and short answer questions. Exam questions include information from handouts, in-class
lectures, assignments, and assigned reading. You should read text book to clarify what you do not
understand and to gain knowledge. It is recommended that you read the chapter review before lecture
class to learn terminology and to get ideas of the chapter. You are permitted to make up only ONE
missed exam. You are responsible for emailing me for permission and for the due date to complete
makeup exam. Make-up exam is administered at the testing center by the due date. 50% out of your
actual exam points will be deducted if you makeup exam within a week after the due date. Makeup
exam is not allowed after that. You will automatically get ZERO points for that exam. It is advisable that
you call the testing center to confirm the testing center hours before arriving. All students will be
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required to show picture identification when taking a make-up test at the Testing Center. All your text
book, note book, pack bags, and electronic devices including cell phones are not allowed while taking
the exam. You need to have green scantron for each test. I will take off two (2) points if you do not have
scantron at the testing time. You have to follow the instructions how to fill out the scantron sheet. If you
change an answer from the scantron, please make sure to erase it carefully and note your correct
answer with the ink pen next to that question. I do not re-grade if the scantron did not mark your answer
correctly unless it happens to the whole class.
The lowest score of Exams 1 - 4 will be dropped. The comprehensive final exam is mandatory and will
be included in the course grade. Study Guide is only provided for the comprehensive final exam.
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Assignments include but not limited to the following: in-class activities, take-home assignments, critical
thinking questions, and assigned article reading and summary. They are given throughout the
semester. There will be NO make-up for in-class activities. If you have missed the class, you are
responsible for information and assignments covered during that time. It is advisable to exchange
phone numbers with another student or check BB for information covered in that class. Late
assignment submission with permission is one-day without grade penalty. 30% grade deduction will
be applied for any day after that day. Late work assignments without permission will be reduced in
score by 30%. You are allowed to discuss with your classmates or utilize all resources needed to
complete assignments. Please write answers on your own words. Please “Do Not Cut and Paste”
information from on line sources. That is considered as “Plagiarism”. I will take off 30% out of the actual
grade of that assignment with a warning for the first time; “Zero” points for the second time,
Group Project: We will discuss details of this group project in lab.
GENERAL POLICIES
 Under no circumstances you are allowed to use an electronic or paper language translator, dictionary,
thesaurus etc. on a quiz, test or examination of any type. If you have problems in language skills to be
successful in the class without the use of this tool, then you should need to work through the ESL
courses offered by NVCC before attempting BIO/NAS.
 The “I” grade should be assigned only if a student complete more than 50% of the course requirements
and is unable to complete a course due to unavoidable, verifiable circumstances. It requires the
permission of the dean. The student must complete the remaining course work by the end of the
subsequent term.
HOW TO SUCCEED IN THE COURSE: Read the chapter that is being discussed before coming to class.
Work on the assignments and review material on a regular basis. Once a chapter has been completed in class,
go back and read the lecture handout, lecture notes and the text book. If you feel lost at any point in the
course, please see me as soon as possible. Do not wait until the last minute to get help.
HOW TO CALCULATE YOUR LECTURE GRADE: First, you make a total of all the grades that you earn from
your quizzes and tests. Second, you divide your total by 700 for estimated lecture grades; third, you time the
second with 100; fourth, you time the third with 0.70. Last you add the fourth with your lab grade to find the
overall final grade
You are responsible to record your grade for each quiz and test and make the calculation if you wish to know
what your status in class during the semester. Please do not ask me to do that for you. I only provide you the
final grade at the end of the semester.
GRADING SCALE AND OVERALL STANDARDS
The lecture grade is 70% of the course grade and based on quizzes, exams, and activities points. The
laboratory grade is 30% of the course grade. Lab exams and quizzes are used to evaluate laboratory
progress. A passing grade must be received in the laboratory in order to pass the course. The student is
expected to complete the course with a 70% or better score. Successful completion of the course work will
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result in the following grade. 90-100= A; 80-89= B; 70-79= C; 60-69= D and below 60 is not passing. Please
discuss any foreseen problems in advance with the instructor.
Lecture grades will include the following estimated points
 Best 12 BB quiz:
120 points (10 points each quiz)
 Best THREE exams 210 points
 Comprehensive final 120 points
 Assignments
150 points
 Presentation
50 points
ATTENDANCE POLICY: Regular attendance to all classes is expected. Please try to be on time. You are
responsible for knowing materials covered during lecture whether you are in class or not. It is not necessary to
call if you miss a lecture, except missing an exam.
THE ACADEMIC CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE - WRITING ASSISTANCE, TUTORING SERVICES AND
DISABILITY SERVICES: “Do you want to succeed in your classes, but need more outside help? The
Academic Center for Excellence (ACE) and the Academic Center for Reading and Writing (ACRW)
provide free peer tutoring and reading and writing assistance. ACE and ACRW are located in AA229. For more
information or to schedule an appointment, stop by (AA229), call (703.845.6363), or visit us online:
http://www.nvcc.edu/campuses-and-centers/alexandria/campus-resources/academic-support/index.html.”
“Need more writing help? Academic Center for Reading and Writing (ACRW) is a free resource for all
enrolled NOVA students, providing qualified consultants who work with you to develop effective reading,
writing, and critical thinking strategies. ACRW consultants can help you plan your writing project, structure your
essay, plan an outline, revise your writing project, learn how to proofread and edit (we cannot do this for you),
clarify your paper ideas, and/or discuss literature and poetry. Even if you're a confident writer, we can offer you
feedback. For more information or to schedule an appointment, stop by (AA229), call ACRW (703.845.6363),
email (writinghelp@nvcc.edu), or visit us online:
http://www.nvcc.edu/campuses-and-centers/alexandria/campus-resources/academicsupport/writing/index.html.”
If you have special needs, problems and/or require special accommodations, please address these with me at
the beginning of the semester. Reasonable accommodations will only be made for students who have a
verifiable need. If you are seeking accommodations based on a disability, you must provide a disability sheet,
which can be obtained from the counselor for Disability Services.
STUDENT SAFETY: In case of emergency, please follow the emergency evacuation procedure as discussed
on the first day of class and as posted in the classroom.
NVCC is a place for learning and growing. Students should feel safe and comfortable anywhere on this
campus. In order to meet this objective, a student should: (a) let the instructor, supervisor, Dean of Students
or Provost know if any unsafe, unwelcome or uncomfortable situation arises that interferes with the learning
process; and (b) inform the instructor, within the first two weeks of classes, if the student has special needs or
a disability that may affect the student’s performance in this course.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: When College officials award credit, degrees and certificates, they must assume the
absolute integrity of the work done by you; therefore, it is important that you maintain the highest standard of
honor in your scholastic work.
Academic dishonesty cannot be condoned. When such misconduct is established as having occurred, it
subjects you to possible disciplinary action ranging from admonition to dismissal, along with any grade penalty
the instructor might, in appropriate cases, impose. Procedural safeguards of due process and appeal are
available to you in disciplinary matters.
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Academic dishonesty, as a general rule, involves one of the following acts:
Cheating on an examination or quiz, including (1) giving, receiving or soliciting of information and the
unauthorized use of notes or other materials during the examination or quiz. (2). Buying, selling, stealing, or
soliciting any material purported to be the unreleased contents of a forthcoming examination, or the use of
such material. (3). Substituting for another person during an examination or allowing such substitution for one's
self. (4). Plagiarism. This is the act of appropriating passages from the work of another individual, either word
for word or in substance, and representing them as one's own work. This includes any submission of written
work other than one's own work. (5). Collusion with another person in the preparation or editing of assignments
submitted for credit, unless such collaboration has been approved in advance by the instructor. (6).Knowingly
furnishing false information to the College, forgery and alteration or use of College documents or instruments
of identification with the intent to defraud.
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Date
Week 1
August 24
August 26
Week 2
August 31
September 1
September 2
NORTHERN VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ALEXANDRIA CAMPUS/ 8-WEEK BIOLOGY 141-101A/FALL 2015
Schedule of Monday and Wednesday Lectures from 11:00AM-1:40PM /Fall 2015
(This schedule is subject to change)
Discussion Topics
Syllabus
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Exam 1
Chapter 3
Last Day to Drop with Tuition Refund or Change to Audit
Chapter 4 (combine with lab)
Chapter 5
Week 3
Sept 7
Sept 9
No Lecture- Labor Day Holiday
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Week 4
September 14
Sept 16
Exam 2
Chapter 7 (combine with lab)
Chapter 8 (combine with lab)
Chapter 10 (combine with lab
Week 5
September 21
Chapter 9
September 23
Week 6
Chapter 11
September 27
September 28
Last Day to Withdraw Without Grade Penalty
Exam 3
Chapter 12
Chapters 13
Sept 30
Week 7
October 1
October 5
Oct 7
Week 8
October 12
Oct 14
October 19
Last day to apply for Fall graduation
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Non Instructional Day – No Classes
Exam 4
Chapter 15 cont’
Comprehensive Final Exam (Study guide will be provided)
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