Course Syllabus

Principles of Biology Lab, BIO 1111

 Instructor Information

  1. Einna Robinson
  2. Raymond Campus, Beemon Hall RM 101
  3. 601-857-3409
  4. einna.robinson@hindscc.edu
  5. M-R 10:00am – 2:00 pm

 

Course Information

  1. BIO 1111, 1 hour
  2. R8VAB
  3. Class is 100% online
  4. Co-requisite BIO 1113
  5. A laboratory course for non-science majors that contains experiments and exercises

    that reinforce the principles introduced in BIO 1113 Principles of Biology I, Lecture

  1. Student learning outcomes:
  2. Apply the scientific method to laboratory exercises.
  3. Identify the chemical nature of familiar substances, especially foods.
  4. Identify microscope parts and demonstrate correct microscope usage.
  5. Examine plant and animal cells with the microscope and identify cell parts.
  6. Set up demonstrations of diffusion and osmosis.
  7. Identify stages of cell division in plants and animals.
  8. Compare respiration, fermentation, and photosynthesis by using laboratorydemonstrations.
  9. Identify and analyze human genetic traits.
  10. Apply the principles of genetics to modern issues and problems.
  11. Course withdrawal dates: Reference Hinds Community College Calendar

 

III. Text and Course Materials

  1. Textbook name, edition, and author(s) OR information on Instant Access:

Connect Virtual Labs: Biology; McGraw-Hill, 1st

  1. Lab manual(s) and/or additional materials/supplies:

Connect Virtual Labs: Biology McGraw-Hill, 1st

  1. Online resources: CANVAS

 

  1. Instructional Methods
  2. CANVAS

 

  1. Grading Plan
  2. Evaluation Methods:

The Laboratory course grade is determined by two Laboratory Tests (Midterm & Final), Weekly Homework Assignments (Labs, Quizzes, & Discussions. All students will submit the completed lab work each week and additional assignments. There is no comprehensive final for lab; all students are expected to take laboratory tests at the student's regular scheduled lab class time.

            Tests          –   75% of grade

            Lab/Quiz    – 25% of grade

                               

 

  1. Grading scale: (ten-point scale)

A = 90%

B = 80%

C = 70%

D = 60%

F = below 60%

 

  1. Make-up work and exam policy:

All students will take each major lab test at the regularly scheduled time. Makeup tests are not given unless approved by the instructor.

  1. Exams
  2. Testing procedures:

Tests will consist of multiple choices, true-false, and matching questions.

The exams administered in CANVAS. The date and time of the final exam are located in the class schedule.

VII. Assignments – Listed in CANVAS.

VIII. Attendance Policy

Attendance is recorded by completing work assigned each week by the instructor. If you do not complete any work assigned (quiz, assignments, discussion, test, etc.) for that week, then you will be marked absent.

Attendance will be counted beginning the first day of the course.  Hinds will count attendance for online 16 full term/8-week courses once per week and twice per week for 4-week courses.  The student is responsible for all work in the course. Student absences may be excused for legally or medically documented reasons provided to the instructor. The instructor must verify weekly attendance through content-based assignments except for week one.  If a student completes anything at all during the first week, even if not content related, the student is considered active and participating in the course and should be marked "Present" for week one. For all remaining weeks in a term, attendance is counted by content-based assignments.

The online attendance system is through My.Hinds. The date for online attendance will be Sunday for full term/8-week courses and Wednesday and Sunday for 4-week courses.

Attendance in class is a key factor of success in college. The following procedure applies

to regular academic, technical, and career credit programs, including Distance Learning online

courses. It does not apply to non-credit or continuing education activities. Some programs in

nursing and allied health, career fields, or non-credit programs require more stringent attendance policies which will be followed and will be stated in the departmental regulations for the program of study.

The primary method by which the College communicates with its credit students concerning

attendance is the students’ My.Hinds email accounts. All credit students are responsible for

activating their College email account within three (3) days of registering for classes for the first

time and for checking it frequently (at least three times each week) when classes are in session.

               

All instructors will take roll at each class meeting and will maintain an attendance record for

each student. Attendance will be recorded beginning the first day of the class or the first day the

student registers for the class, whichever is later. Moving to online instruction, attendance will be checked once a week. Course material and assignments will be opened on Friday and close on the next Friday. The student is responsible for all assigned work, including work that occurred prior to the student’s enrollment in the class. Any course material not completed will result in class absence. Students must attend 80% of the meetings for each course in order to receive credit for a course.  All Instructors will make certain that each student is aware of all College policies and procedures concerning attendance, excessive absence notification, and withdrawal, and they will stress the student’s responsibility for reading all related requirements in the College Catalog and the Student Handbook.

 

Students should be aware that class attendance will be used as one factor in determining the release of the balance of financial aid.

 

Tardies - Failure to be present at the beginning of the class period is a tardy; three tardies are equal to one absence. Students who miss more than 15 minutes of a class should be marked absent.

 

80% Attendance Required - Students must attend a minimum of 80% of the meetings for each course to receive credit for that course. A “W”,“W/P”, “W/F”or “I” grade may be appropriate in situations beyond the student’s control, and the grade is at the discretion of the instructor.

 

  1. Plagiarism/Academic Honesty

ACADEMIC HONESTY

Academic pursuits require the exploration of ideas from a multitude of sources. A responsible

scholar always gives credit to the ideas of others. Ethical treatment of sources, as well as honesty in testing and assignments, are hallmarks of academic integrity. Hinds Community College         considers academic honesty essential for scholastic excellence.

Plagiarism

Plagiarism occurs when an individual borrows words, ideas, original material, or data from another person, group, or organization without acknowledging the original source of the    material. Students are expected to cite sources correctly. Several resources are available on the Hinds Community College website to help students incorporate ideas of others into their own work.

Cheating

Cheating is defined as the act of obtaining or attempting to obtain or aiding another to obtain

academic credit for work by the use of any dishonest, deceptive, or fraudulent means. Examples                of cheating during an examination include: copying from another’s test or examination; discussion of answers or ideas relating to the answers on an examination or test; possession, giving or receiving copies of an examination or exam questions without the permission of the instructor; using or displaying notes, “cheat sheets,” or other information or devices                 inappropriate to the prescribed test conditions; allowing someone other than the officially            enrolled student to represent the student at the examination.

Legitimate Collaboration

In situations in or outside the classroom where some degree of collaboration is permissible, it is

the responsibility of the instructor to give written instructions to his/her classes, specifically         stating what forms of collaboration are authorized. When procedures are not clearly    understood, it is the responsibility of the student to consult with the instructor.

Penalties for Academic Dishonesty

The penalty for the first commission of any offense set out above will be either a zero on the

particular assignment, withdrawal from the course, or failure in the course. These options will

be clearly stated in the instructor’s syllabus. The instructor will also refer the matter for possible further action, including possible suspension or dismissal from the program of study or from the college. The penalty for subsequent commissions of any of these offenses will be a failure in the course and possible dismissal or suspension from the program of study or from the      College.

In cases of academic dishonesty:

  1. The instructor will immediately email the student, the department chairperson, the Academic

Dean or Career-Technical Dean and/or Dean of eLearning (whichever is appropriate) and the campus/Dean of Students/Associate Vice President of Student Services, indicating the action taken.

  1. If the student has been previously reported as committing the same offense, the Dean of Students will notify the instructor, department chairperson, and appropriate dean, who will together determine if further action is needed.

 

  1. ADA Statement/Non-discrimination Statement

Notice of Non-discrimination Statement:

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 of the Higher Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other applicable Federal and State Acts, Hinds Community College offers equal education and employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability or veteran status in its educational programs and activities. The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding these policies: EEOC Compliance: Sherry Franklin, Vice President for Utica Campus and Administrative Services, Box 1003, Utica, MS 39175; Phone: 601.885.7002 or Email: EEOC@hindscc.edu. Title IXDeAndre House, Associate Vice-President Student Services, Title IX Coordinator, Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 601.857.3353 or Email: TitleIX@hindscc.edu.

 

Disability Support Services Statement:

Hinds Community College provides reasonable and appropriate accommodations for students with disabilities. Disability Services staff members verify eligibility for accommodations and work with eligible students who have self-identified and provided current documentation. Students with disabilities should schedule an appointment with the designated Disability Services staff member on their respective campus to establish a plan for reasonable, appropriate classroom accommodations.

  • Jackson Campus-Academic/Technical Center - 601.987.8158
  • Jackson Campus-Nursing/Allied Health Center - 601.376.4803
  • Rankin Campus - 601.936.5544
  • Raymond Campus and fully online - 601.857.3646
  • Utica Campus - 601.885.7128 (career/technical); 601.885.7022 (academic)
  • Vicksburg-Warren Campus - 601.629.6807
  • District Coordinator – 601.857.3359
  • Individuals with a hearing impairment may call 601.526.4918 (videophone)

 

XII. Emergency Procedures (on-campus classes)

 

EagleOne Alert will be used to send text, voice and/or e-mail messages to subscribers in the event of a campus emergency. Students, Faculty, and Staff are automatically subscribed to EagleOne Alert. Students can add parents to EagleOne Alert by updating their account and adding the parent information. Go to the EagleOne Alert Web site (https://www.hindscc.edu/emergency/eagleone-alert/) page and follow the instructions.

The EagleOne Alert includes the following notification components:

 

  • SMS/Mobile: Text and/or voice messages sent to cell/home phones. Students/employees must add their cell/home numbers to the EagleOne Alert system to receive messages.

 

  • Info Line: A recorded message alert can be accessed by calling 601-857-3600.

 

XII. Video Surveillance

 

Hinds Community College utilizes video security as a public safety, emergency response and crime prevention tool on its campuses and locations. Hinds CC is committed to enhancing the quality of life of the campus community by integrating the best practices of technology use for safety and security. A critical component of a comprehensive security plan is the utilization of video security systems.

 

This policy balances the use of video security to assist in protecting the safety and security of the Hinds CC community with the preservation of individual privacy, freedom of expression and civil liberties. To ensure the protection of individual privacy rights in accordance with the College’s core values and state and federal laws, this policy is adopted to formalize procedures for the installation of video security equipment and the handling, viewing, retention, dissemination, and destruction of video security records. The purpose of this policy is to regulate the use of video security systems used to observe and record areas on campus in a manner consistent with accepted rights of privacy. Although video will be recorded, this policy does not imply or guarantee that the video security system will be monitored in real time.

 

XIII. General Information

Netiquette

The term "netiquette" is a compound of the words "network" and "etiquette". It refers to acceptable codes of practice for interacting with others while online. In order to prevent misunderstandings and promote engaging and meaningful collaboration, extra care must be taken into how you express yourself in your written communication.

 

How to Communicate

  • Be professional as you communicate. Reread your written text before posting or emailing. In much of the corporate world, writing in all caps is considered yelling and, therefore, is not acceptable in any online communication, nor is texting lingo.
  • Be considerate. Think about how your words affect others.
  • Be respectful of the opinions of others and respect your instructor.
  • Be calm. Try to keep your emotions out of class.
  • Humor and sarcasm. Because there are no visual cues in distance education, humor and sarcasm are impossible to discern. Be very careful when interjecting humor and refrain from using any remarks that are sarcastic in nature.
  • Harassment and other offensive behavior. The online learning environment is no place to harass, threaten, or embarrass others. Comments that can be viewed, as offensive, sexist, or racially motivated will not be tolerated.
  • Offensive material. Students may not post, transmit, promote, or distribute content that is racially, religiously, or ethnically offensive or is harmful, abusive, vulgar, sexually explicit, otherwise potentially offensive.
  • Copyrights and intellectual property. Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Ideas that are copied should always be cited correctly.

 

Mental Well Being

As a college student, you may sometimes experience problems with mental health that interfere with academic experiences and negatively impact daily life. If you or someone you know experiences, mental health challenges at Hinds CC, please contact the Advising and Counseling Office or designated counselor on your respective campus. For more information, click on the link at https://www.hindscc.edu/student-services/counseling-mental-health.

 

Services provided by the counseling centers are free and confidential. Usually, no appointment is necessary. Remember that getting help is a smart and courageous thing to do for yourself, for those you care about, and for those who care about you.

 

  • Jackson Campus – Academic/Technical Center – 601.668.3933
  • Raymond Campus and fully online eLearning – 601.857.3219
  • Jackson Campus – Nursing/Allied Health Center – 601.376.4807
  • Utica Campus – 601.906.3271
  • Rankin Campus – 601.936.1879
  • Utica Campus Career - Technical - 601.885.7128
  • Vicksburg-Warren Campus – 601.629.6807
  • After Hours 601.488.9805

Revised March 8, 2021 (updates to Non-Discrimination statement, Emergency Procedure and Video Surveillance)

 

 

 

 

 

Course Summary:

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