Biology 4 Instructor Matt Halter Office Mon 4:00 to 5:00 pm Hours Tues 4:30 to 5:30 pm Wed 1:30 to 2:30 pm Thurs 12:40 to 1:40 pm Fri 12:15 to 1:15 pm Room 619 Phone (831) 477-5624 E-mail Website Schedule mahalter@cabrillo.edu http://www.cabrillo.edu/~mhalter/ Lecture Tuesday 6:00 to 9:05 pm, Room 615 Labs Section 78301 with Matt Halter Wednesdays 2:30 to 5:30 pm, Room 623 Section 78302 with Pam D Arcey Wednesdays 6:00 to 9:05 pm, Room 623 Section 78303 with Matt Halter Fridays 9:00 to 12:05 pm, Room 623 Required Materials 1. Human Anatomy, 3 rd Edition By Ken Saladin 2. Textbook: BIO 4 Human Anatomy Lab for Cabrillo Revised by Dr. McFarland & Dr. Hoffman 3. Access to CONNECT an online education program that comes bundled with the textbook. Recommended materials: 1. The Anatomy Coloring Book, W. Kapit and L. Elson. 2. A medical dictionary 3. Visual Analogy Guide to Human Anatomy by Krieger Page 1
Human Anatomy Student Learning Outcomes 1. Use a repertoire of anatomical terminology with accuracy. 2. Describe with detail the anatomy of specific body systems at both the cellular and organ level. Attendance Students who do not attend the first class meeting may be dropped and their seats filled by other students. Page 2 Excessive absence will constitute reason for the instructor to drop a student from class. However, it is the student's responsibility to officially withdraw from classes by published deadlines to avoid failing grades. ************************************************************ February 23 deadline to add or drop a full-term course with a refund. March 2 FAFSA deadline for priority funding. March 16 deadline for pass/no pass option. May 11 last day to withdraw. If you choose to withdraw from the class, it is your responsibility to contact Admissions and Records. The instructor will not automatically withdraw you from the class roster. If you fail to withdraw through Admission and Records, then you will receive a grade based on the total number of points you ve earned. ************************************************************ Classroom Conduct Feel free to stop me at anytime and ask questions - your input is strongly encouraged. I will do my best to answer all questions. PLEASE NO SMOKING, CELLS PHONES (TEXTING OR OTHERWISE), OR ELECTRONIC DEVICES IN LECTURE OR LAB you are welcome to step out of class if you need tweet, blog or the like. If you use any of these aforementioned devices during lecture or lab you may be asked to leave for the remainder of the class. Student Responsibilities All students who register for classes at Cabrillo College have the responsibility of attending class regularly, completing assignments on time, doing their own work (not plagiarizing), demonstrating respect for faculty, administration, staff, and all Cabrillo College
community members. All Cabrillo College students have the responsibility of respecting the College campus, equipment, and materials and reporting abuse or vandalism of such to the proper authorities. All Cabrillo College students have the responsibility of demonstrating professional behavior and following the guidelines described in the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook, AR 5500. Academic Honor Code As a student at Cabrillo College, you join a community of scholars who are committed to excellence in teaching and learning. We expect students to pursue their studies with integrity and honesty. Therefore, all students should know that incidents of academic dishonesty are taken very seriously. When students are caught cheating or plagiarizing, a process is begun that may result in severe consequences. Arrive to class and lab on time and show respect to others. Once class has begun, refrain from talking, eating and argumentative or other disruptive behaviors. Assistance DISABLED STUDENTS PROGRAM AND SERVICES (DSPS) & LEARNING SKILLS PROGRAM offer a variety of services to enable students with disabilities to function independently in the educational environment. For assistance, phone (831) 479-6379 or (831) 479-6370, or fax (831) 479-6393; TTY (831) 479-6421. More information can be found on the website: http://www.cabrillo.edu/services/dsps/ Exams Exams will only be given on the days noted in the course schedule and there is no provision made for make-up exams. You must take all exams (4) to pass the class. In the extremely rare circumstances where make-up exams (essay questions) are permitted, they will be scheduled on the same day as, and immediately following, either the final lab or theory exams). Once exams begin you will not be allowed to leave the room without turning in your paper. Exams will be considered complete and will not be returned after they are turned into the instructor. In all exams and assignments you will be penalized for incorrect spellings, poor Page 3
grammar and bad handwriting. If I cannot read your writing then I cannot grade your exam or assignment. **In the event of make-up exams, please be prepared to show proof of absence (medical, disaster, judicial, or police). For example, for a death in the family I will require an obituary or memorial service program. Grading A = 90-100% B = 80-89% C = 70-79% D = 60-69% F = Less that 60% Lecture Exams There are four lecture exams. The first three exams, each covering about three to four body systems will be worth 100 points apiece. The fourth exam will be worth 200 points and it will be cumulative! The exams may be exclusively essay or multiple choice or fill-in the blank or true/false or any combination of the aforementioned. Quizzes There will be five quizzes (15 pts. each) given throughout the semester during the lecture period. These quizzes will be of the impromptu/pop variety; that is, they will not be announced. The quiz material is based on my lecture(s) since the most previous exam. The quizzes will consist of ten to twenty questions and the time allotted will be limited to ten minutes to complete the exam. Page 4
Points Keep track of your grades: Graded items Lecture: Possi ble Point s Exam I 100 Exam II 100 Exam III 100 Exam IV 200 Quiz 1 15 Quiz 2 15 Quiz 3 15 Quiz 4 15 Quiz 5 15 You r Poi nts CONNECT 125 Lab: 300 TOTAL POINTS Connect: 1000 Connect is a powerful and interactive program which facilitates the learning process. The more ways content can be delivered the better we all learn. I am a huge proponent for reading & understanding the material prior to coming to class that is, if the lecture is on the heart then one should have read that chapter before coming to class. Connect s Learn Smart module offers a tremendous way for testing your understanding. I have assigned these modules to be completed prior to the relevant lectures. 15 modules are assigned throughout the semester. You need only complete 10 of the 15 to receive the full 150 points (15% of the final grade) for the semester each module is worth 15 points. http://connect.mcgraw-hill.com/class/m_halter_halterfall2012 Page 5