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Natural Science and Horticulture Division: Biology Department

Course location and times:

Campus: Alief—Hayes Building: West Houston Institute Tuesdays: 2:00 – 3:20 PM, Room 205 Thursdays: 2:00 – 3:20 PM, Room 205

Course credit: 3 semester credit hours

Course contact hrs: 48 hours lecture

Course length: 16 weeks

Instruction type: In-person, Lecture

Instructor: Wendy E. Sera, Ph.D.

Office Phone: 713-718-6936. Leave a message. Not a good way to contact me!

Best Contact: Via the Inbox in Eagle Online Canvas (wendy.sera@hccs.edu)

Office location and hours:

Alief Campus—Hays Road, C304 (3rd floor). However, my office hours this semester will be held in Room B137 on Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30-5:30 PM. Feel free to send me a message through Canvas to make an appointment to talk outside these hours or see me after class. Your performance in my class is very important to me. I am available to discuss your progress or course topics.

Course Description: Fundamental principles of living organisms will be studied, including physical and chemical properties of life, organization, function, evolutionary adaptation, and classification. Concepts of cytology, reproduction, genetics, and scientific reasoning are included. Course Prerequisites: Math 0106 or higher placement by testing; must also be placed in college level reading. One year of both high school biology and chemistry with a “B” or better is recommended. Corequisite: BIOL 1106 (General Biology Laboratory I) highly recommended. Course Goals: This course is intended for BIOLOGY or HEALTH SCIENCE or other SCIENCE Majors. The coursework and readings are geared toward students who intend to pursue biology (or other science disciplines) as a major. If you are not majoring in biology (or another science/health discipline), you should enroll in BIOL 1308, the first semester of our biology for non-major’s sequence. The goal of Biology 1306 is to prepare the student for advanced coursework in biology such as Biology 1407 or Anatomy & Physiology.

Biology 1306: General Biology I (Lecture) Fall 2018

Wendy Sera, PhD CRN #19383

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Program Student Learning Outcomes (PSLO) for the Biology Discipline: PSLO #1 – Students will display an understanding of biological systems and evolutionary processes spanning all ranges of biological complexity, including atoms, molecules, genes, cells, and organisms. PSLO #2 – Students will integrate factual and conceptual information into an understanding of scientific data by written, oral, and/or visual communication. (This may include successful completion of a course-specific research project or a case study module). PSLO #3 – Students will demonstrate proficiency and safe practices in the use of laboratory equipment and basic laboratory techniques. PSLO #4 – Students will apply principles of the scientific method to problems in biology in the collection, recording, quantitative measurement, analysis, and reporting of scientific data.

Course Student Learning Outcomes (CSLO) for Biology 1406: 1. Describe the characteristics of life. 2. Explain the methods of inquiry used by scientists. 3. Identify the basic requirements of life and the properties of the major molecules

needed for life. 4. Compare and contrast the structures, reproduction, and characteristics of viruses,

prokaryotic cells, and eukaryotic cells. 5. Describe the structure of cell membranes and the movement of molecules across a

membrane. 6. Identify the substrates, products, and important chemical pathways in metabolism. 7. Identify the principles of inheritance and solve classical genetic problems. 8. Identify the chemical structures, synthesis, and regulation of nucleic acids and

proteins. 9. Describe the unity and diversity of life and the evidence for evolution through natural

selection. 10. Develop critical thinking skills and habits of active collaborative learning.

REQUIRED Instructional Materials:

Required Textbook: Urry, Cain, Wasserman, Minorsky & Reece. 2018. Campbell Biology in Focus, 2nd edition (Volume I with Modified MasteringBiology Package for Houston Community College), Pearson. Get the NEW book available at HCC bookstores bundled with a MasteringBiology access code. ISBN: 978-1-32375-143-5. I highly suggest you buy the NEW version of the textbook from an HCC bookstore because it will come FREE with the Pearson Modified MasteringBiology access code you will need to do your online homework and quiz assignments. If you purchase a used book, you will need to purchase the access code separately online (but you will likely pay more overall if you choose this option)! Detailed information on how to register for and access your online homework and quizzes will be posted in our Canvas classroom.

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Course Calendar:

Week Tuesdays Thursdays

1 (August 28

& 30)

Course Introduction—Syllabus Ch. 1—Introduction: Evolution and the Foundations of Biology

2 (September

4 & 6)

Ch. 2—The Chemical Context of Life

Ch. 2—continued

3 (September

11 & 13)

Ch. 3—Carbon and the Molecular Diversity of Life

Ch. 3—continued

4 (September

18 & 20)

Ch. 4—A Tour of the Cell Ch. 4—continued Review for Exam #1

5 (September

25 & 27)

Exam 1—Chapters 1-4

Ch. 5—Membrane Transport and Cell Signaling

6 (October 2

& 4)

Ch. 5—continued Ch. 6—An Introduction to Metabolism

7 (October 9

& 11)

Ch. 7—Cellular Respiration and Fermentation

Ch. 7—continued

8 (October 16 & 18)

Cellular Respiration Presentations

Ch. 8—Photosynthesis Review for Exam #2

9 (October 23 & 25)

Exam 2—Chapters 5-8

Ch. 9—The Cell Cycle

10 (October 30 & Nov.

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Ch. 10—Meiosis and Sexual Life Cycles

Ch. 11—Mendel and the Gene Idea Last Day to Withdraw is Friday, November 2 by 4:30 pm

11 (November

6 & 8)

Ch. 11—continued

Ch. 12—The Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance Review for Exam #3

12 (November

13 & 15)

Exam 3—Chapters 9-12

Ch. 13—The Molecular Basis of Inheritance

13 (November

20 & 22)

Ch. 13—continued

No Class—Thanksgiving Break

14 (November

27 & 29)

Ch. 14—Gene Expression: From Gene to Protein

Ch. 15—Regulation of Gene Expression Ch. 16—Development, Stem Cells, and Cancer

15 (December

4 & 6)

Ch. 17—Viruses Exam 4—Chapters 13-17

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16 (December

11 & 13)

NO CLASS Departmental Final Examination—Comprehensive

Chapter numbers refer to chapters in Urry et al.’s Campbell Biology in Focus, 2nd ed. that you should read before attending class that day.

Instructional Methods: The course is built around the chapters in the textbook. However, there is some material in the textbook that we will not cover, and some material from the lectures that you will not find in the textbook. About 95% of the exam questions will come from the lectures and classroom learning activities. Attendance Policy: It is in the student's best interest to attend class because students who miss class do poorly on exams. Attendance at lectures is required (attendance will be taken daily) and attendance at exams is mandatory. There is a strong correlation between a student’s final grade in this course and poor attendance. Attendance alone is no guarantee of passing, but it certainly cannot hurt! Please, do not become an academic fatality by not attending class! Classroom doors will be closed at 2:00 PM promptly; late students will not be admitted to class unless they contact the instructor prior to class to gain permission to be tardy. The exception is exam days—please enter the classroom even if you are late! However, under no circumstances will late students arriving after the first person in the class completes their exam be allowed to take the exam. The bottom line: tardiness is disruptive and rude to both your instructor and your classmates! Don't embarrass yourself and come to class late! In addition, your full attention during lecture is essential to success. Study Methods: You will be spending a good deal of time, energy, and money on this course – please, make the most of your investment! It takes AT LEAST 3-4 hours of study time for each hour of class time to master the material. This class will have the equivalent of 48 lecture hours (3 semester credits); thus, the class and study time necessary to succeed in this class will be around 9-12 hours per week! To pass, you must study biology on a regular basis. Do not wait to the last minute and try to cram for the exams. All-nighters before an exam will not help you in this course—in fact, it will probably do more harm than good. The course has an overwhelming amount of information that must be digested. The best study approach is to read the textbook, complete your MasteringBiology homework, and then review the chapter summaries quickly before class. Your goal is to get a good idea of what will be covered so you are not hearing it for the first time in lecture. After class, read your lecture notes, jotting down questions over areas that you are confused about and filling in the holes in your notes. Then, take the assigned MasteringBiology quiz before the next class period. Later, complete the Adaptive Follow-up assignments for extra credit. Lastly, bring your remaining questions to the next class period! In addition, one of the most helpful study methods is to get together with another student or a small group of students to study on a regular basis. Cooperative learning is one of

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the most efficient and effective ways to tackle difficult material! Please feel free to contact me concerning any problems you are experiencing in this course. Do not wait until you have received a poor grade to ask for assistance or advice! Eagle Online Canvas: HCC Eagle Online (Canvas) will be utilized for many resources for the course, including the gradebook, PowerPoints and other materials used in class, study guides for each chapter, syllabus and other starting materials, and a final exam review guide. Access our classroom at: http://eagleonline.hccs.edu. Logging into Eagle Online Canvas. Your Eagle Online Canvas username/password is the same as your Eagle ID, which is the User ID or W number that you were issued upon admission and the password you created for your HCC Email (issued upon enrollment through the Student System). Your Eagle ID is also used for logging into campus computers, online tutoring, printing on campus, etc. If you are logging into your HCC email or Eagle Online Canvas for the first time, follow the instructions here to obtain your “W” number: http://www.hccs.edu/online/technical-support/ Eagle Online Problems Center. For technical problems go to: http://www.hccs.edu/online/technical-support/. Please go to this Web site if you have technical problems with using Eagle Online Canvas, as I cannot help you with technical issues. You will find a 24/7 phone number you can call, an opportunity for live chat with a technician, and a FAQ section for students, as well as video tutorials for using Eagle Online Canvas. Evaluation: Several different instruments will be used to assess your performance in this course. The objective is to diversify the methods used to evaluate you with the hope of maximizing your performance in the class. There will be a total of four regular exams during the semester. Out of the four exams, your lowest grade will be dropped. If you take all four exams, your lowest exam grade will be your dropped grade. If you miss an exam, it automatically becomes your dropped grade. If you miss two exams, it is time to withdraw from the course! Otherwise, you will receive an "F" in this course for missing two exams. Since the lowest exam grade will be dropped, NO MAKE-UP exams will be granted. No exceptions will be made. Be sure to arrive early for your exams. There are time limits for exams. You will not be granted extended time for testing if you arrive late! Entering and exiting the classroom is not permitted once exams have begun. Please be sure to use the bathroom before the exam begins! Exams will include mostly multiple-choice questions but may also include essay/short answer questions. Many of the multiple-choice questions will stress understanding, comprehension, and analysis rather than just memorization. You will need a #2 pencil and the appropriate scantron for all exams and the final exam. I will use five kinds of multiple-choice questions, which range from very easy to very difficult: 1. Knowledge—the recalling of information (a favorite of students because no thinking is

required!).

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2. Comprehensive—a basic understanding of concepts 3. Application—applying concepts learned to a new situation 4. Analysis—breaking down of conclusions into the underlying assumptions and

interrelationships 5. Evaluation—making judgments based on certain facts and assumptions Here are a few tips on taking multiple-choice exams: 1. Read the question carefully and read all the possible answers. 2. The correct answer is both true and relevant. There may be several true answers, but they

may not be relevant to the question. 3. After completing the exam, check for mechanical mistakes. 4. Don’t make the questions harder than they are by looking for trick answers. There will be a

range of questions from hard to easy, but there will not be “trick” questions or answers! 5. Don’t change you answers without very good reason. If you are unsure of an answer, your

first “guess” or instinct is usually best. Chapter Homework in MasteringBiology: For each chapter that is assigned as reading in your textbook, you will complete an untimed homework assignment (with two attempts to answer each question) that will be submitted via MasteringBiology the day before lecture on that chapter. Therefore, most MasteringBiology homework will be due on Mondays or Wednesdays at 11:59 PM on the due date (see calendar in MasteringBiology). Late homework will not be accepted even for an excused absence. Homework assignments are late after 11:59 PM and will not be accepted by MasteringBiology; therefore, there is no conceivable reason to skip class to complete them! Your lowest homework grade will be dropped. In addition, for each chapter, there will be optional extra credit “Adaptive Follow-up” exercise worth one point each that will be applied towards your homework grade. Chapter Quizzes in MasteringBiology: For each chapter that is assigned as reading in your textbook, you will also complete a timed quiz (15 multiple-choice questions in 15 minutes) that will be submitted to your instructor via MasteringBiology before the next lecture period after that chapter is covered in class. Exact due dates are always listed under “Assignments” or “Course Home” in MasteringBiology. Therefore, most MasteringBiology chapter quizzes will be due on Mondays or Wednesdays at 11:59 PM on the due date. Late quizzes will not be accepted, even for an excused absence. Quizzes are late after 11:59 PM and will not be accepted by Mastering; therefore, there is no conceivable reason to skip class to complete them! Your lowest quiz grade will be dropped. The Departmental Final Exam is worth 10% of your final course grade and is multiple choice. All sections of Biology 1306 at all HCC campuses take the same departmental final exam. Extra Credit: Some opportunities for extra credit will be available to the entire class throughout the semester, including the Adaptive Follow-up exercises in MasteringBiology for each of the chapters covered in the course. Please do not make requests for individual extra credit (it will be denied); you will spend your time more wisely working on the course assignments!

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Basis of Grading:

Exam 1—Chapters 1-4 200 points

Exam 2—Chapters 5-8 200 points

Exam 3—Chapters 9-12 200 points

Exam 4—Chapters 13-17 200 points

(lowest exam grade dropped) Total: 600 points (60% of final grade

18 MasteringBiology Online Homework Assignments (18 @ 10 points each; lowest score dropped)

170 points (17% of final grade)

17 MasteringBiology Online Quizzes (17 @ 5 points each; lowest score dropped)

80 points (8% of final grade)

Cellular Respiration Module & Presentation 50 points (5% of final grade)

Departmental Comprehensive Final Exam 100 points (10% of final grade)

Total Course Points 1,000 points

HCC Grading Scale:

A = 90-100% (at least 900 points) B = 80-89% (at least 800 points) C = 70-79% (at least 700 points) D = 60-69% (at least 600 points) F = less than 60% (less than 600 points) FX = Failure Due to Non-attendance I = Incomplete Instructor’s Incomplete Policy: The only circumstance under which you can get an “I” is if you are too ill to take the final. Once you receive an “I”, in order to get a grade for the course, you will have to complete the material by the end of the next full semester. If you do not, the “I” will convert to whatever grade you earned in the course.

Tutoring: Online tutoring is available free to all HCC students at: https://hccs.upswing.io/. There will also be FREE in-person biology tutoring. The schedule for in-person tutors/locations can be accessed at: http://ctle3.hccs.edu/alltutoring/. Tutoring at the Alief Campus is in room B137. Dr. Sera is available for tutoring every Tuesday and Thursdays from 3:30 to 5:30 PM in Room B137. STEM Website for Students: Great information on science clubs, seminars,

symposium, and research opportunities that are available to HCC students are available

at http://www.hccs.edu/stem/. Check back often—this site is updated regularly!

Phones/Electronic Devices: Absolutely no phones or other personal electronic devices are to be used during class. This includes making or taking a call, reviewing messages, texting, playing

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games, checking e-mail, surfing the Web, anything that involves a phone. In the case of an emergency, you may exit the class to review the call. Notify your friends, family, employers, and anyone else who regularly contacts you that you will be in class and that you should be contacted only when absolutely necessary. The taking of calls during class is not only disruptive, but it is also discourteous to classmates and the instructor. Cell phone use during examinations is considered cheating and will result in exam failure!

HCC Policy Statement: We Care

Any student who has difficulty affording groceries or accessing sufficient food to eat every day, or who lacks a safe and stable place to live; and, believes this may affect their performance in the course, is urged to contact the Dean of Students for support. Go to http://www.hccs.edu/applying-and-paying/financial-aid/food-scholarship/ for more information.

HCC Policy Statement: Student Handbook

Access all Student Services Policies in the HCC Student Handbook: http://www.hccs.edu/resources-for/current-students/student-handbook/

HCC Policy Statement: Students with Disabilities

HCCS is dedicated to providing the least restrictive environment for all students. We promote equity in academic access through the implementation of reasonable accommodations as required by the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title V, Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) which will enable students with disabilities to participate in and benefit from all post-secondary educational activities. If you require reasonable accommodations because of a physical, mental, or learning disability, please contact the Counseling Office to obtain the necessary information to request accommodations: http://www.hccs.edu/support-services/disability-services/. Upon completion of this process, please notify your instructor as soon as possible, preferably before the end of the first two weeks of class to arrange for reasonable accommodations.

HCC Policy Statement: TITLE IX

Houston Community College is committed to cultivating an environment free from inappropriate conduct of a sexual or gender-based nature including sex discrimination, sexual assault, sexual harassment, and sexual violence. Sex discrimination includes all forms of sexual and gender-based misconduct and violates an individual’s fundamental rights and personal dignity. Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex-including pregnancy and parental status-in educational programs and activities. If you require an accommodation due to pregnancy, please contact an Abilities Services Counselor. The Director of EEO/Compliance is designated as the Title IX Coordinator and Section 504 Coordinator. All inquiries concerning HCC policies, compliance with applicable laws, statutes, and regulations (such as Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504), and complaints may be directed to: David Cross Director EEO/Compliance

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Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity 3100 Main, Houston, TX 77266-7517 (713) 718-8271 Institutional.Equity@hccs.edu

HCC Policy Statement: Internet Outage Policy

If your professor experiences an Internet service outage or a power outage that significantly affects the timing of distributing online assignments, or in any way appreciably hinders the professor in communicating with students, adjustments to due dates and/or grades will be made appropriately. If there is any official notification from HCCS concerning downtime of the Eagle Internet course server that would affect distributing assignments, or in any way appreciably hinders the professor in communicating with students, adjustments to due dates and/or grades will be made appropriately. This policy pertains only to the professor’s Internet service or to HCCS’s Internet course servers, not the students’ computers or Internet access. No one at HCCS can monitor or verify outages at student sites and student access is not the responsibility of HCCS. Students are responsible for making sure that they have continuous, reliable Internet access in order to complete this course.

HCC Policy Statement: Computer Virus Protection

Computer viruses are, unfortunately, a fact of life. Using removable devices on more than one computer creates the possibility of infecting computers and diskettes with a computer virus. This exposes the computers of the college, your personal computer, and any others you may be using to potentially damaging viruses. The college has aggressive anti-virus procedures in place to protect its computers but cannot guarantee that a virus might not temporarily infect one of its machines. It is your responsibility to protect all computers under your control and use and ensure that each diskette you use, whenever or wherever you use it, has been scanned with anti-virus software. Since new viruses arise continually, your anti-virus software must be kept current. And, since no anti-virus software will find every virus, keeping backup copies is extremely important.

HCC Policy Statement: Academic Honesty

This instructor is committed to a high standard of academic integrity in the academic community. In becoming a part of the academic community, students are responsible for honesty and independent effort. Failure to uphold these standards includes, but is not limited to, the following: plagiarizing written work or projects, cheating on exams or assignments, collusion on an exam or project, and misrepresentation of credentials or prerequisites when registering for a course. Cheating includes looking at or copying from another student's exam, orally communicating or receiving answers during an exam, having another person take an exam or complete a project or assignment, using unauthorized notes, texts, or other materials for an exam, and obtaining or distributing an unauthorized copy of an exam or any part of an exam. Plagiarism means passing off as his/her own the ideas or

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writings of another (that is, without giving proper credit by documenting sources). Plagiarism includes submitting a paper, report, or project that someone else has prepared, in whole or in part. Collusion is inappropriately collaborating on assignments designed to be completed independently. These definitions are not exhaustive. When there is clear evidence of cheating, plagiarism, collusion, or misrepresentation, disciplinary action may include, but is not limited to requiring you to retake or resubmit an exam or assignment, assigning a grade of zero or "F" for an exam or assignment; or assigning a grade of "F" for the course. Additional sanctions including being withdrawn from the course, program or expelled from school may be imposed on students who violate the standards of academic integrity.

HCC Policy Statement: Student Attendance, 3-peaters, Withdrawal Deadline

Attendance It is important that you come to class! Attending class regularly is the best way to succeed in this class. Research has shown that the single most important factor in student success is attendance. You are expected to attend all class sessions. You are responsible for materials covered during your absences and it is your responsibility to consult with the instructor for make-up assignments, if available. Class attendance will be checked daily. Although it is your responsibility to drop a course for non-attendance, the instructor has the authority to drop you for excessive absences or assign you the grade of FX at the end of the semester. A student may be dropped from a course after the student has accumulated absences in excess of 12.5% of the hours of instruction. Note that for a 3-credit hour lecture course meeting 3 hours per week (48 hours of instruction), you can be dropped after 6 hours of absence. In this course, that is two class periods. You may decide not to come to class for whatever reason. As an adult making the decision not to attend, you do not have to notify the instructor prior to missing a class. However, if this happens too many times, you may suddenly find that you have “lost” the class. Poor attendance records tend to correlate with poor grades. If you miss any class, including the first week, you are responsible for all material missed. It is a good idea to find a friend or a buddy in class who would be willing to share class notes or discussion or be able to hand in paper if you unavoidably miss a class. Habitual tardiness will not be tolerated. Students are expected to be in attendance for the entirety of the scheduled class and are responsible for completing assignments scheduled during their absences. It is the responsibility of each student to amend their professional/personal schedule to meet the class schedule.

Class attendance equals class success!

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Withdrawals Withdrawal from the course after the official day of record (September 10) will result in a final grade of “W” on the student transcript and no credit will be awarded. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate and complete a request for withdrawal from any course. Students will be required to formally request a withdrawal prior to the administrative withdrawal date deadline (November 2 at 4:30 pm). Abandoning the course or failing to formally drop or withdraw will result in a grade being given based on the work completed for the entire course (including missed exams). The State of Texas has begun to impose penalties on students who drop courses excessively. For example, if you repeat the same course more than twice, you have to pay extra tuition. Beginning in fall 2007, the Texas Legislature passed a law limiting first time entering freshmen to no more than SIX total course withdrawals throughout their educational career in obtaining a certificate and/or degree. Receiving a "W" in a course may affect the status of your student Visa. Once a W is given for the course, it will not be changed to an F because of the visa consideration. Please contact the International Student Office at 713-718-8520 if you have any questions about your visa status and other transfer issues Repeaters Students who repeat a course for a third or more times face significant tuition/fee increases at HCC and other Texas public colleges and universities. Please ask your instructor/counselor about opportunities for tutoring/other assistance prior to considering course withdrawal or if you are not receiving passing grades.

Counseling Services Your success is our primary concern! If you are experiencing challenges achieving your academic goals, please contact your instructor or an early intervention coach. Counseling services are available to students who are experiencing difficulty with academic issues, selection of college major, career planning, ADA accommodations, or personal issues. http://learning.hccs.edu/programs/counseling

Early Alert System HCC utilizes an Early Alert system managed by the HCC advisors and counselors to provide outreach and intervention to students who may be at risk of withdrawal or failure. Referrals to this system are typically made by a HCC faculty member. If a HCC professor is concerned about a student's performance in class, that student may be referred to Early Alert for advising or counseling intervention.

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HCC Policy Statement: Student Behavior Expectations

Students are expected to conduct themselves appropriately while on College property or in an online environment. The instructor would institute established HCCS disciplinary action. Students who pose a threat to the safety of others will be subject to immediate withdrawal from the classroom. Please refer to the HCC Student Handbook.

HCC Policy Statement: Safe and Secure Learning Environment

It is the policy of HCC to provide a safe and secure environment within which learning can take place effectively. Accordingly, disruptive, threatening, or violent behavior in the classroom will not be tolerated. Disruptive, threatening, or violent individuals will be asked to leave the classroom for that day. Failure to comply with this request may lead to removal and/or arrest by the police. This is in addition to any college disciplinary action to which the individual might be liable.

HCC Policy Statement: FERPA

The academic, financial and non-directory information on your student account is confidential and protected by the Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA). We cannot release certain information to another person without your written authorization. Further information regarding Student Records and FERPA can be found at: http://www.hccs.edu/applying-and-paying/financial-aid/ferpa/

HCC Policy Statement: Equal Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of the HCCS to provide equal employment, admission and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, gender, age, veteran's status, sexual orientation, or disability.

HCC Policy Statement: Campus Carry

At HCC the safety of our students, staff, and faculty is our first priority. As of August 1, 2017, HCC is subject to the Campus Carry Law (SB11 2015). For more information, visit the HCC Campus Carry web page at:

http://www.hccs.edu/departments/police/campus-carry/.

EGLS3 -- Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System

At Houston Community College, professors believe that thoughtful student feedback is necessary to improve teaching and learning. During a designated time, you will be asked to answer a short online survey of research-based questions related to instruction. The anonymous results of the survey will be made available to your professors and division chairs for continual improvement of instruction. Look for the survey as part of the Houston Community College Student System online near the end of the term. http://www.hccs.edu/resources-for/current-students/egls3-evaluate-your-professors/

The Instructor reserves the right to modify this syllabus when necessary with adequate

notification to the students

Have a GREAT SEMESTER and please remember to message me through Canvas with any questions!

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Biology 1306—Dr. Sera

Fall 2018

REQUIRED Acknowledgement Page

I acknowledge that I have read the syllabus for Biology 1306 and understand the requirements of the course and the effort and time commitment necessary to succeed in this science major’s class (a minimum of 9-12 hours per week!). Print Name________________________________________________ Sign Name________________________________________________ Date__________________

Please PRINT OUT THIS PAGE and SUBMIT by the 2nd class meeting.