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BIOL 142 Lab. Spring 2014. Instructor:. Michelle Smith. Contact Information:. Email: miliefsk@hawaii.edu. Class Web Sites:. www.wcc.hawaii.edu/facstaff/miliefsky-m/. Syllabus Schedule Assignments Handouts. Lab Time & Location. CRN 21691 Wednesday 1-3:50 pm. BLDG. 5, R105.
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BIOL 142 Lab Spring 2014
Instructor: Michelle Smith Contact Information: Email: miliefsk@hawaii.edu
Class Web Sites: www.wcc.hawaii.edu/facstaff/miliefsky-m/ • Syllabus • Schedule • Assignments • Handouts
Lab Time & Location CRN 21691 Wednesday 1-3:50 pm BLDG. 5, R105
Instructor’s Office Location & Hours BLDG 5, R105 Monday & Wed. 9:30-10am or by apt
Course Topics Anatomy & Physiology of: • Endocrine • Cardiovascular System • Respiratory System • Digestive System • Urinary System • Reproductive System
Cell Phones Please turn it off before arriving to class!
Attendance • 50 pts • Mandatory • Be on Time! • Don’t expect labs to end early. • Let instructor know if you anticipate an absence.
Participation • 50 pts • Participate in activities • Work collaboratively • Clean up after
Pre-Lab Quiz • 100 pts • Be on Time! • 1st 10 minutes of class • Posted on my website.
Lab Manual Exercises • 200 pts • Due at the beginning of each lab
EXAMINATIONS: • 2 exams • 300 points each (600 pts) • No make-up or retake • THE LAST LAB PRACTICAL WILL BE HELD DURING THE LAST WEEK OF CLASSES, NOT FINALS WEEK. Form study groups
EXAMINATIONS: Bring your own scantron At bookstore 6 for $1.25
Grading Practical Examinations(2) 600 points Pre-Lab Quiz 100 points Lab Manual Exercises 200 points Attendance 50 points Participation 50 points TOTAL 1000 points Grade cutoffs: A = above 90% B = 80%-90% C = 70%-80% D = 60%-70% F = below 60% No plus or minus final grades
Academic Dishonesty • Cheating • Plagiarism See student handbook on conduct code or http://www.hawaii.edu/student/conduct/imper.html
Lab Policies • Sign Waiver
Lab Safety Prohibited • Food • Drink • Smoking • Cell phone • Horseplay • Open-toed shoes
Lab Safety • Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for each chemical used is available to you upon request. • Know where 1st aid kit, eye wash and other safety equipment is.
Lab Safety Please Report The Following to the instructor: • Injuries • Broken equipment • Broken glass or tools
Lab Attire • Gloves • Goggles • No open-toed shoes
Preparation • Read assignment before attending lab • Bring Additional Lab Info.pdf • Complete Homework Assignment
Behavior • Have a positive attitude! • Work cooperatively with group members.
Clean-up • Everyone participates • Disinfect your work area • Put equipment away
Most Important • Keep you eyes open to your surroundings. • If your not sure, ASK!