• Course Syllabus and Requirements:  

  ·        Attendance will be required for all semester if missed 4 days in a row, student will be dropped from class

  ·        Chapter Tests….. (50-70 points each)

  ·        Complete in-Class and or Homework Assignments ………… (25 points each)

  ·        A Genetics Project……... (200 points).

  Important Student Information

   

  ü      May use one of the following for the test: 1) book, 2) 5”x 7” note card, 3) 8 ½ x 11 sheet of paper, 4) Study buddy or group. Teacher will decide on the day of Test.

  ü      Rescheduled Test must be completed on week thereafter No Exceptions

  ü      NO study aid may be used for rescheduled test

  ü      Test and exam must be taken at the scheduled time.

  o       All test are multiple choice, word/definition match and may include a short essay.

  o       If you cheat on any test you will receive a zero for that test and receive discipline measures as outlined in the student handbook.

  ü      All documented disabilities will be accommodated upon student request (American Disabilities Act).

  ü      Class Courtesy: Cell phone/pagers will be turned to off while in class.

v     The instructor will do his best to maintain the above written course schedule.  However, topics and quizzes may not coincide with the above written dates due to unforeseen circumstances.

Service Learning offers students the opportunity to connect classroom instruction with real life experience through community service.  Students can substitute tests scores by electing to study in the community.  Students who elect this option will be asked to reflect, discuss and write about their service experience and how it relates to what they are studying in class. 

·        May be completed in lieu of four chapter tests (the best earned scores by the student) for full credit. 

·        Participate and volunteer 30 hours of service with an EVC department partner agency/organization throughout the semester.

For more information on either of the above programs, contact Service-Learning at (408) 223-6770 or visit the SL office in C109.

Genetics Project

Thais is and individual project.   The purpose of this exercise is to become familiar with the research, computer application and presentation processes.  Moreover, to think about how to approach, communicate and assess a genetic related issue from various viewpoints (economical, environmental, legislative, societal, etc.).  All viewpoints must be addressed in your project.  The following is an outline that illustrates the project process.

1.      Select an issue.

2.      Attend a library orientation workshop if necessary (learn what resources are available and how to access them).

3.      Collect information on the topic and cite sources!

4.      Develop a college outline using the On Line Writing Lab (OWL) as a resource

5.      Attend the biology/nursing computer lab and develop a PowerPoint Slide Presentation on your topic.

6.      Record Results (how many animals are present, statistics w/data tables)

7.      Interpret results (using charts)

8.      Present oral presentation.

The outline must include the following:

• A college-level format outline, go to www.evc.edu/library then browse to Internet Directory. Find Student Survival Guide and click on it.  Then click on Developing an Outline.  Next go to the Online Writing Lab (OWL), and click on Sample Outline. Your outline should be in this format.
• Literature Review - This section should include citations and or references from previous studies of the topic (Make certain to cite your sources). 
• References must include a book, magazine, newspaper and Internet.
• Make certain that you obtain an EVC bookmark, APA Citation Style and choose a current endangered or exotic species.

  Your outline should be no more than two pages.  Outlines are due on the 5th week of class (lecture). 

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