Lecture Course Dates: subject to change

Week 1 (08/17/09-08/23/09) Chapter 1

Week 2 (08/22/09-08/30/09) Chapter 2

Week 3 (08/31/09-09/06/09) Chapter 3

Week 4 (09/07/09-09/13/09) Chapter 4

Week 5 (09/14/09-09/20/09) EXAM 1 over Chapter 1-4 and Chapter 5

Week 6 (09/21/09-09/27/09) Chapter 6

Week 7 (09/28/09-10/04/09) Chapter 7

Week 8 (10/05/09-10/11/09) Chapter 8

Week 9 (10/12/09-10/18/09) EXAM 2 over Chapters 5-8 and Chapters 9 and 10

Week 10 (10/17/09-10/25/09) Chapters 13 & 14

Week 11 (10/26/09-11/01/09) EXAM 3 over Chapters 9-10 & 13-14 and Chapter 16

Week 12 (11/02/09-11/08/09) Chapter 17

Week 13 (11/09/09-11/15/09) Chapter 18

Week 14 (11/16/09-11/22/09) EXAM 4 over Chapters 16-18

Week 15 (11/23/09-11/29/09) Chapter 19

Week 16 (11/30/09-12/06/09) Chapter 20

Week 17 (12/07/09-12/13/09) Final Exam over chapters 19-20

ASsignments & Discussion Questions

The assignments are to be submitted online as an attachment in the assignment drop box in a format that is readable in Microsoft word such as files with extensions such as .rtf, .doc or .docx. It is suggested that you save your files as rich text format which has the extension of .rtf. This format will open in all types of word processing programs. I will return your graded material as an attachment to the grade if I make corrections on the assignment itself. Assignments that are copied and pasted in the message window will not be graded. To check if you have completed an assignment click on the assignment drop box and scroll to the bottom of the page, if there is a blue hyperlink file listed there then you have submitted your assignment. You may submit more than one file to any assignment and can make corrections to your assignment and add the corrected file as long as it is prior to the due date. All assignments will be due on Sunday by 11:55 pm of the week the chapter is assigned. The major paper is also to be submitted online and there will be an assignment link available for you to submit your paper.

For discussion questions, you are required to respond to the question posted and to one classmate’s posted response to my question. The discussion questions are due on Sundays and will be reflective of the chapter(s) being covered that week. Your response to the classmate will be due the Wednesday following the due date of that discussion question. For example if we are covering chapters 1 and 2 in week 1 then the discussion questions will be due by the Sunday of week 1 and the response to a classmate will be due Wednesday of week 2.

There will be a reduction in points, 10% each calendar day it is late, for any late assignments or late discussion questions.

CHAT:

During my online office hours I will be logged in and available to chat. I do have a chat room marked ask Professor Feinstein that we can meet in to discuss things. Keep in mind that if other people are in the chat room they will be able to see your questions and responses. I am available anytime I am online, just send use the instant messenger tool or send me an email asking me to set up a time we can meet in the chat room to discuss things.

ATTENDANCE POLICY:

Every student is required to participate in the discussions online as well as complete all quizzes, exams, and assignments online. . It is the student’s responsibility to make sure they have appropriate computer and internet access. There are computers that are available on campus 7 days a week for your use. It is best to have a back up plan for completing your work on time if there was a computer/internet issue. Prior to accessing the chapter material the syllabus must be read and then the syllabus quiz must be passed with an 80% or better. There is a first class assignment that should also be completed prior to accessing the chapter material. Every student is required to participate in the discussions online as well as complete all quizzes, exams, and assignments online. There are no make-up quizzes, lab quizzes, or exams. If you miss an exam you will receive a zero. The final exam score will be used to replace your lowest exam score. The lowest quiz score will be dropped at the end of the semester.

A student may be dropped from class for the following reason:

1. Failure to complete the tasks online for a week without notifying the instructor

After midterm it is the student’s responsibility to drop the course following the appropriate guidelines. If a student does not drop prior to the drop date, they will receive a letter grade.

HUMAN RELATIONS POLICY:

Richland Community College policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, marital or parental status, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability (except where it is a bonafide occupational qualification), sexual orientation, military status, status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran.

student learning center:

The Student Learning Center (SLC), Room S117, offers free tutoring to students who may need help with classes or programs. Both peer and faculty tutors are available on an appointment or drop-in basis for many areas including math, biology, chemistry, reading comprehension, study skills, vocabulary building, research, and specific written assignments. Biology and Chemistry tutoring is also available with hours of faculty tutors varying each semester, but with model availability whenever the SLC is open. In cooperation with other academic programs, the SLC may offer study groups each semester. Schedules with location and time are posted in the Center. Computers with tutorial software and word processing programs are available for student use any time the SLC is open.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY POLICY:

Response to student cheating on exams, quizzes, and papers shall be per school policy. “Each student is expected to be honest in his/her work or in the submission of information to the College. The College regards dishonesty in classroom and laboratories, on assignments, and examinations, and the submission of false and misleading information to the College as a serious offense” “A student who cheats, plagiarized, or false, misleading information to the College is subject to disciplinary action up to and including failure of a class or suspension/expulsion from the College” Cheating in any form will not be tolerated. You will be given one warning THIS ONE. Cheating will result in a 0 for that test, removal from the course, and an F grade. In an online course cheating also includes the using of notes and/or the book during quizzes or exams as well as copying and pasting information from the internet into your assignments, discussion questions, quizzes or exams. The Dean’s office will be notified immediately of any cheating incidents. The Webster dictionary’s definition of plagiarism is to present the ideas or words of another as one’s own.

LEARNING ACCOMMODATIONS:

Richland Community College offers support and accommodations to students with documented disabilities by providing advisement, counseling, adaptive equipment and materials, instructional aids, tutors, note-takers, interpreters, and testing accommodations, as well as many individualized services. For more information students should contact Learning Accommodation Services Office in room C137.

Divisional Electronic Devices Policy

The Mathematics and Sciences Division prohibits the usage of cell phones, pagers, and other non learning electronic equipment within the classroom. All equipment must be turned off to avoid disturbances to the learning environment. If a student uses these devices during an examination, quiz, or any graded activity, the instructor reserves the right to issue no credit for these assignments. The instructor needs to approve any exceptions to this policy.

college withdrawal policy:

It is the responsibility of the student to officially withdraw from class according to the procedures described in the college catalog. Any student who does not officially withdraw by the withdrawal deadline will receive a letter grade.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY:

CORE VALUES MISSION:

Commitment- we support and carry out the College missions.

Respect- we demonstrate courtesy, caring, dignity, and compassion.

Excellence- we promote feelings of worth and accomplishment.

Accountability- we demonstrate responsibility for our actions.

Diversity/Inclusiveness- we appreciate similarities and differences in people and give a voice to everyone.

Biology 106 Section V1

Lecture Course Dates: subject to change

ASsignments & Discussion Questions