Hazard Community and Technical College BIO 142: Zoology Syllabus Term/Year/Day/Time: Fall 2011 Online Name of Instructor: Dr. Paul B. Currie Office Location/Number: Hazard HWY 15 Campus – JCC 258 Office Hours: MW 3:15-­‐5:15, TR 9:30-­‐11, BIM MW 7-­‐9 Email Address: paul.currie@kctcs.edu Telephone Number: 606-­‐487-­‐3246 or 800-­‐246-­‐7521 (ext 73246) Course Start/End Dates: Course starts on October 10th, 2011 and ends on December 3, 2011. Finals week is December 5-­‐10, 2011. LAST DAY TO DROP: December 3, 2011 Catalog Course Description The anatomy, physiology, and biodiversity of animals emphasizing life processes, the cell, development, heredity, body systems, evolution, taxonomy, phylogeny and ecology. Prerequisites BIO 112 or consent of instructor Textbook Information and Supplies Hickman, et. al. Animal Diversity 5th edition ©2008 McGraw-­‐Hill ISBN 0072969458 Course Competencies/General Education Competencies OBJECTIVES: 1. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the phyla of the animal kingdom. 2. Compare and contrast similarities and differences in body systems of animals. 3. Demonstrate understanding of developmental processes of animals.
GENERAL EDUCATION COMPETENCIES: Strong reading and writing skills are necessary for successful completion of college general education courses. Students are expected to have, and to continue to develop, the ability to learn new ideas, to process them in relation to current knowledge, and to recombine them to form new ideas, products, or processes. They are also expected to become aware of, and assume personal responsibility for, honest and ethical behavior. Learning experiences that provide the student with opportunities to acquire and develop these basic skills must be addressed in all general education courses through implementation of the following competencies: A. Communicate Effectively-­‐Assessed through communications and written assignments 1. Read and listen with comprehension. 2. Speak and write clearly using standard English. B. C. D. 3. Interact cooperatively with others using both verbal and non-­‐verbal means. 4. Demonstrate information processing through basic computer skills. Think Critically-­‐Assessed by Case Study Questions and Examinations 1. Make connections in learning across the disciplines and draw logical conclusions. 2. Demonstrate problem solving through interpreting, analyzing, summarizing, and/or integrating a variety of materials. 3. Use mathematics to organize, analyze, and synthesize data to solve a problem. Learn Independently-­‐Assessed by the course in total 1. Use appropriate search strategies and resources to find, evaluate, and use information. 2. Make choices based upon awareness of ethics and differing perspectives/ideas. 3. Apply learning in academic, personal, and public situations. 4. Think creatively to develop new ideas, processes, or products. Examine Relationships in Diverse and Complex Environments-­‐ Assessed by Case Study Questions Evaluation/Grading Methods GRADING AND EXAMINATIONS: GRADING SCALE: 90% -­‐100% (>2159pts) =A 80% -­‐ 89% (1920-­‐2159pts)=B 70% -­‐ 79% (1680-­‐1919pts)=C 60% -­‐ 69% (1440-­‐1679pts)=D Below 60% (<1440pts) =E I reserve the right to assign grades that are higher than the above scale to adjust for exceptionally difficult exams. However, except in cases of academic dishonesty, we will not assign a grade lower than shown in the scale above. SUMMARY OF GRADE DETERMINATION Method Number Points per Total Lesson Quizzes (repeatable) 8 100 800 Written Assignments 8 100 800 Final Paper 1 704 704 Participation 8 12 96 TOTAL 25 2400 The instructor reserve the right to use class attendance to decide borderline Grades. Further, the instructor will penalize anyone guilty of any form of Academic dishonesty, including the possible assigning of a grade of “E” for the Course. 2
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GRADING POLICIES Lesson Quizzes are multiple choice, repeatable quizzes covering chapter content. Each quiz contains 25 questions. Highest grade is used for grade determination. Due every Monday by end of day. Written Assignments are discussion or summary papers covering a topic related to the chapters covered in each lesson. Unless otherwise detailed, complete sentences and proper grammar is expected. Citations are not required, but most assignments will be checked against plagiarism database. These assignments should not exceed 1 page in length. Due every Monday by end of day. Final Paper is an essay that will help demonstrate what you have learned in the course. Citations are required as is a works cited page, though there is no minimum on the number of sources. Correct grammar is expected and it will be checked against a plagiarism database. This assignment should be at least 1 page in length. Due at the end of the term. Participation is awarded for each lesson completed on time (includes the Lesson quiz and the written assignment). Assignments may still be completed after the due date, but participation will not be awarded for that lesson. All course materials (including tests) turned in to the instructor will be kept for a minimum of one year from its assigned date. The student shall be responsible for any assignments returned to him/her. Make-­‐up and Other Grading Policies All assignments due dates are posted in the calendar and also show up on your home page in Blackboard. In general, most assignments are grade electronically and instant feedback is given. In the cases of written assignments, students should expect those graded within 1 week of their due date (or sooner). Other Class Policies All college courses require extensive study time outside the classroom. The general rule is that a student should spend a minimum of 3 hours/week outside the classroom for each hour assigned to the class. Student email and website announcements will be the primary mode of contact. Students are advised to check their email and the website frequently. The instructor is not responsible for emails returned due to full inboxes. Pronto instant messenger can be used to contact the instructor as well and is available for download through the course shell. Attendance Policy As this is a web based class, there is no formal attendance; however students are expected to complete the work in the time allotted. Any student who has not completed the syllabus agreement by the end of the first week of class will be reported as a “no-­‐show” under KCTCS policy. 3
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Withdrawal Policy Learners may withdraw up to midterm and receive a grade of “W” without the instructor’s permission. A student may withdraw at any time after midterm and prior to final exam week and receive a grade of W, if the student has made a legitimate effort to complete the required assignments. This policy will not apply to any student guilty of any form of academic dishonesty. COLLEGE POLICIES Student Evaluation of Instruction Each semester, classes you are enrolled in may ask you to complete an evaluation of instruction on the course and the instructor. The evaluations of instruction are completed online and only aggregate summaries are shared with the instructor after grades have been submitted. The course evaluations of instruction are an important process for HCTC in that it allows us to assess the course delivery and to make continuous improvement each year to our courses. HCTC thanks you in advance for participating in the course evaluation process. Students Scoring 18-­‐19 On ACT Reading Students who score an 18 or 19 on the reading portion of the ACT are required to seek supplemental reading instruction from Adult Basic Education or through the Academic Resource Centers. If you are unsure of your score on the reading portion of the ACT, you can locate that information through Student Self-­‐Service or ask an advisor to look it up for you. Inclement Weather Policy During periods of inclement weather, all courses scheduled BEFORE 9:30 a.m., will be cancelled. Learners will be asked to report at 9:30 for their 9:30 courses. This policy is for general information; but does not apply to this class. Academic Honesty Policy KCTCS faculty and Learners are bound by principles of truth and honesty that are recognized as fundamental for a community of teachers and scholars. The college expects Learners and faculty to honor, and faculty to enforce, these academic principles. The college affirms that it will not tolerate academic dishonesty including, but not limited to, violation of the academic rights of Learners (section 2.0) and Learner academic offenses and sanctions (section 2.3). Informal Complaint/Appeal Procedure 1. Division Chair: Dell Sasser 2. Academic Services Dean. Leila Smith 3. Vice President of Academic Services/Provost: Dr. Kathy Smoot For information about academic rights, academic offenses and the Learner’s formal right to appeal, Learners should review the KCTCS Code of Student Conduct found on-­‐line at http://kctcs.edu/en/Students/Admissions/Academic_Policies/Code_of_Student_Conduct.aspx 4
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(You will need Adobe Reader to open the link and you may need to copy and paste the link to your web browser.) Accommodations Policy Learners needing accommodations should contact the local disabilities service representative to complete an Accommodations Plan which will ensure that the Learner receive full benefits and that the instructor is aware and can make the proper adjustments in his/her courses for the Learner. The HCTC Disabilities Services Representative is Melissa Johnson, phone (606)-­‐487-­‐3405, email MelissaD.johnson@kctcs.edu. Every effort is being made to meet the ADA 508 and W3C guidelines but if you find any distance learning course to be limiting in any way please contact the course instructor and the Disability Services Representative. Address: Hazard Community and Technical College, One Community College Drive, Hazard, KY 40351, phone (606) 487-­‐3405, email MelissaD.johnson@kctcs.edu. eLearning: Web-­‐enhanced, Web-­‐Local, Web-­‐Hybrid, or Web-­‐KYVC (Kentucky Virtual Campus) Course Policy The Internet can be used in multiple ways to deliver instruction, assess Learner learning, and provide an interaction among Learners and between the instructor and Learners. Internet instruction can be designed to be accessed by Learners at their convenience. Learner rules and expectations Ø Learners are expected to check email on a regular basis and keep the email Inbox clean. This is to prevent emails from bouncing back. HCTC and its instructors are NOT responsible for undeliverable emails due to exceeded storage limits on learners email account. Keep your Inbox clean. Ø Learners are expected to print and read the course syllabus and send the instructor an email stating the Learner understands the course policies otherwise directed by the instructor). If the Learner does not understand the syllabi, the Learner is to make an appointment to speak with their instructor. Ø Learners are expected to complete the HCTC DL Orientation at http://216.69.13.12/faculty/ESTRONG0001/DLOrientation/index.htm Ø Learners having problems with course access are to first contact the Blackboard Help Desk toll-­‐free at: 1-­‐866-­‐590-­‐9238. Issues and problems can also be submitted online at http://elearning.kctcs.edu/ (login and click the Help Tab. If you are unable to login contact the Help Desk by Phone (number provided above)). Then notify your instructor of problems not corrected within 24 hours. If issues are not corrected after 48 hours contact Ella Strong or Brad Roberts. Ø Learners are expected to have all course textbooks and supplies by the end of the first week of courses. Ø Learners are expected to follow the course outline and calendar for due dates. It is strongly suggested that Learners check the course site at least one week prior to the first day of course and continuously throughout the semester as all calendar entries are tentative. Ø Learners are expected to attend all course meetings (if applicable). Web-­‐enhanced courses will have course meetings similar to an in-­‐person course. Web-­‐local may or may not have 5
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associated course meetings. Web-­‐Hybrid courses will meet half of the course time and have online work for half the course time. Web-­‐KVC courses do not normally have course meetings. Logging-­‐on to an eLearning course 1. Point your browser to http://elearning.kctcs.edu 2. Go to the login box in the middle of the window that opens and enter your username and password which is the same to access your email or Learner self serve account. Checking Your KCTCS E-­‐Mail As a Learner of the KCTCS System, you have been issued a login ID and password. NOTE: this is the same login as the one described with the Logging-­‐on to an eLearning course account. email is an integral part of the distance learning process as well as your everyday process as a Learner of HCTC (Hazard Community and Technical College) as you will receive course information, campus information, registration information, and other related information on your email account. In addition, all of your KCTCS information will come through Learner email. Click on the following link to check your e-­‐mail: https://webmail.kctcs.edu/ Enter the Learner (student) ID and password you were provided when prompted in the following format: The login entry (if asked or required) is the domain name (KCTCSACC), followed by a "right slash" (/), ending with the PeopleSoft Learner ID that you were given during registration (first initial + last name + four digit number). Login: KCTCSACC/jdoe0001 Password: yourpassword (whatever the password is) *For more information about Learner email, go to the following site: http://www.kctcs.edu/Student/eMail.html Blackboard Help and Support Process 1. Contact the Blackboard Help Desk toll-­‐free at: 1-­‐866-­‐590-­‐9238. Issues and problems can also be submitted online at http://elearning.kctcs.edu/ (login and click the Help Tab). If you are unable to login, contact the Help Desk by Phone (number provided above). 2. Notify your instructor of problems not corrected within 24 hours. 3. If issues are not corrected after 48 hours contact Ella Strong or Brad Roberts (see contact section). Resource Links HCTC Library: http://hazard.kctcs.edu/Academics/Library HCTC Library Orientation and Guides: http://hazard.kctcs.libguides.com/ HCTC Academic Calendar: Learners need to be aware that online state-­‐wide courses (with BW mode) do not necessarily follow the same academic calendar as their home college. To check the HCTC Calendar of dates, go to the following site: http://hazard.kctcs.edu/Academics/Academic_Calendar Online Bookstore (for BW mode Online courses ONLY): http://kctcs.bncollege.com/ HCTC DL Orientation: http://216.69.13.12/faculty/ESTRONG0001/DLOrientation/index.htm 6
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HCTC Proctor Request Form: http://216.69.13.12/faculty/estrong0001/HCTCRequestForm.html KCTCS DL Orientation: http://www.kctcs.edu/Students/Distance_Learning/Orientation.aspx Distance Learning Proctor's Site link: http://www.kctcs.edu/Students/Distance_Learning/Proctor_Exams.aspx Distance Learning Tutorials: http://kctcs.edu/Students/LearnByTerm/Tutorials.aspx Online Program Advising Guides: http://www.kctcs.edu/Students/Distance_Learning/Online_Programs.aspx KCTCS Student Code of Conduct: http://kctcs.edu/en/Students/Admissions/Academic_Policies/Code_of_Student_Conduct.aspx -­‐ refer to section 2.3 (Academic offenses and sanctions, page 11) KCTCS Distance Learning: http://kctcs.edu/learnbyterm.aspx Online Course Schedule of open online courses (Systemwide courses with BW mode): http://kctcs.edu/Students/LearnByTerm/Online_Courses.aspx KCTCS Disability Services: http://www.kctcs.edu/students/disability_services.aspx Contact Persons HCTC Chief Information Officer If you have an ITV issue or technology problem in general, contact Donna Roark, CIO, phone (606) 487-­‐3128, email donnad.roark@kctcs.edu for assistance. HCTC Disability Services Representative For assistance with ADA requirements, and learners with a disability or learners with any inquiries about an accommodation or lack thereof of should contact Melissa Johnson, Disability Services Representative, phone (606)-­‐487-­‐3405, email MelissaD.johnson@kctcs.edu. HCTC Distance Learning Assistance For assistance with questions for ADA-­‐related need for distance learning courses or unresolved Blackboard problems, contact Ella Strong, phone (606) 487-­‐3208, email ella.strong@kctcs.edu or Brad Roberts, phone (606) 487-­‐3566, email brad.roberts@kctcs.edu. HCTC Web Master If you use the HCTC Web site and have any problems or issues, contact Mindy Spicer, Webmaster, phone (606) 487-­‐3511, email melinda.spicer@kctcs.edu. 7
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