COURSE POLICIES and SYLLABUS
Biology 169 Anatomy & Physiology II
Spring Semester 2005
Instructor: Dr. Alan Magid
265 Collins Building
686-3311 Email: magida@durhamtech.edu
Office Hours: |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
It is best to arrange a confirmed appointment to insure your meeting time will be yours exclusively.
Instructional Activities
This course uses a lecture/discussion format and includes recommended readings, laboratory dissections, demonstrations, computer simulations, and human experiments. Students are assumed to have reviewed the appropriate material before lecture and lab, and are encouraged to actively contribute to discussions and the experimental work. A course website is maintained at http://courses.durhamtech.org/~magida/ where you will handouts, lecture outlines, and useful links and learning tools. An official course description and outline can be found at durhamtech.edu.
Grading Policy
Grading is performed according to the established policies of the College using a "ten point scale" (91 100 = A, etc). A total of 355 points (71% of 500 total points) is required for a C. Extra credit points can not raise a failing grade to a passing grade.Evaluation consists of:
Item |
% of Total Grade |
Total Points |
Lecture Exams (4 @ 100 pts) |
80% |
400 |
Lab (Quizzes = 50 pts; Attendance = 50 pts) |
20% |
100 |
Examinations are based only on the lecture material (but active use of the text and website is strongly encouraged). An exam or quiz missed because of a documented illness or family death may be made up, but only with prior approval from the instructor. Only one makeup is allowed per semester. Make-up exams must be taken during office hours by prior appointment. Lab absences subtract 5 points from the lab total.
Attendance and Conduct
Students may withdraw with a grade of W until the 60% point (3/24). Failure to process a withdrawal form through Registration in White Bldg will result in a grade of "F. Further, the Colleges policy and procedure on Academic Honesty will be strictly enforced. Late arrival (>10 min) to lab or early departure are treated as an absence. See http://www.durhamtech.org/html/prospective/academicinfo.htm for details about academic issues
Recommended Text: Martini, Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology, 6/e
Lab Manual: Meehan, Laboratory Manual for Martinis Fundamentals of A&P, 5/e
Other Resources: Study guides and other materials which may be helpful have been placed on reserve in the Library and on the computers in the Campus Learning Center. Also, free academic tutoring is available through CLC. Consult the ERC staff about these resources.
Special Needs: Students who require academic accommodations due to any physical, psychological, or learning disability should request assistance from the Disability Services Coordinator within the first two weeks of class. Likewise, students who potentially require emergency medical attention due to any chronic health condition are encouraged to disclose this information to the Coordinator within the first two weeks of class. Call 686-3606 (V/TT) or visit Student Services (23 White Building) to contact the Coordinator.