HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE-CENTRAL BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT

BIOLOGY FOR SCIENCE MAJORS-II/ Lecture/Labs

6192-BIOL-1407-Biology for Science Majors II- CRN-10530

INSTRUCTORINFORMATION               SPRING2019

Instructor:     Dr.MohanadAlzubaidi                  Office Location:TBA E-mail:                       [email protected]

Office Hours: Mon/Wed 2 PM to 5 PM. Email to schedule (You will receive a response from the instructor within 96 hours.)

 

 

WELCOME TO

CourseTitle:     Biology for Science MajorsII

Course Prefix: BIOL 1407-0005

Course Number: 10530

Credit Hours/Total Contact Hours: 6/96

CourseClass:      Lecture/Lab

 

Semester and Year: Spring 2019 Course Session: Regular Term Course Location: Central Camps Course Campus: Central Campus

Course Times: M/W 02:00 p.m-05:00 p.m.

 

CourseLength:    16Weeks                                  Lecture Room#:  406(M)

Laboratoryroom#:316(W)

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Biology for Science Majors-II is the second part of a two-course sequence. The diversity and classification of life will be studied, including animals, plants, protists, fungi, and prokaryotes. Special emphasis will be given to anatomy, physiology, ecology, and evolution of plants and animals. Concepts of reproduction, immune, nervous, circulatory, and excretory system are included.

 

COURSE OVERVIEW

Monday/Wednesday:02:00PM–05:00PM(CentralCampus:M-Lecroom-406,W-Lab:316 room-).Alwaysbringyourtextbook andlabmanualtotheclass.ItisMandatorytoattendtheselectureandlabsessionsasperthesyllabuswhichissubjecttochange!!!!!!!!!!!

 

 

Course Goals:

This course is intended for students majoring in one of the physical sciences or life sciences, engineering, or for students who are pursuing pre-professional programs in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, or other health programs. The course is also beneficial to students who are preparing themselves for higher-level science courses in their respective curricula.

 

HCC Catalog Description:

An introductory survey of contemporary biology for students majoring in the sciences. Topics emphasized will include the decent with modification, evolution, ecology, diversity of prokaryotes and eukaryotes, and reproductive, immune, excretory, circulatory, and nervous system.

 

Program Learning Outcomes:

1. Studentswilldisplayanunderstandingofevolutionaryprocessesspanningallrangesof biological complexity, including prokaryotesand
2. Students will integrate factual and conceptual information into an understanding of physiologicalsystemsofplants,vascularandavascularplants,includingstructure,uptake and transport of nutrients. (This may include successful completion of a course-specific research project or a case studymodule).
3. Students will apply principles of the scientific method to understand animal and humanphysiologyinvertebratesandinvertebratesincludingcollection,recording, and reporting of scientific data for multiple

 

The following Student Learning Outcomes, with their associated assessment criteria, are not all- inclusive, and are meant to be used along with all other course learning outcomes and assessment devices, listed under Course Objectives, in the determination of the student's final course grade. Completion of the specific Student Learning Outcomes listed below, at any assessment grading level, does NOT and will NOT guarantee the student that final course grade at the end of the semester.

 

Course Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Describemodernevolutionarysynthesis,naturalselection,populationgenetics,micro and macro evolution, and
2. Describe phylogenetic relationships and classification
3. Identifythemajorphylaoflifewithanemphasisonplantsandanimalsincludingthe basisforclassification,structuralandphysiologicaladaptations,evolutionaryhistory, and ecological
4. Describe basic animal physiology and homeostasis, as maintained by organ
5. Compare different sexual and asexual life cycles noting their adaptive
6. Illustratetherelationshipbetweenmajorgeologicchange,extinctions,andevolutionary trends.
7. Applyscientificreasoningtoinvestigatequestions andutilizescientifictoolssuchas microscopes and laboratory equipment to collect and analyze
8. Usecriticalthinkingandscientificproblem-solvingtomakeinformeddecisionsinthe laboratory.
9. Communicate effectively the results of scientific

 

You are spending a good deal of time, energy and money on this course – please, make most of your investment! It takes approximately 2-3 hours of study time for each hour of class time to master the material. This class will have over 96 contact hours (6 hr. credit). Class and study time necessary to succeed in this class will be close to 300 hours (20 hours per week)!

 

Learning Objectives:

1.1 Understand Darwinian principles of evolution and sources of genetic variation, as well as factors affecting Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium

2.1 Explain the concept of speciation and interpreting a phylogenetic tree.

3.1 Describe the concepts of major geologic changes, adaptive radiations and mass extinctions.

4.1 Designate the steps of taxonomic classification and compare the three domains of life.

5.1 Explain the steps of endosymbiotic theory and evolution of multicellularity.

6.1 Identify the characteristics of Super groups/kingdoms including major phyla of eukaryotes

• Differentiatebetweenthetypes,formsandfunctionofanimalIdentifydifferent animal tissues and describe theirfunctions.
• Discussthepurposeofmaintaininghomeostasisinvariousvertebratespeciesandthe functions of major organ

8.1 Differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction in various plant and animal species.

• Describe how species interact and explain the concept ofBiomes
• Discuss Ecological challenges toour planet and effects of climate change on biodiversity

10.1 Develop critical thinking skills and habits of active collaborative learning by working on a topic each in the field of biodiversity and speciation and their applications in environmental sciences and ecosystems. Corelate the observations with genome evolution and diversity.

 

SCANS and/or Core Curriculum Statement: This course is designed to help individuals decide whether physical, health or life Sciences could be a satisfying career for them. Information concerning the concepts of modern evolution, population genetics, differences between prokaryotes and eukaryotes, phylogenetic relationships, physiological adaptations, basic plant and animal physiology and homeostasis as maintained by organ systems, and basic concepts of environmental biology.

(L) Students will demonstrate the ability to understand, analyze, and interpret various applications of body systems in different types of living organisms.

(S) Students will demonstrate the ability to communicate orally in clear, coherent, and persuasive language appropriate to purpose, occasion, and audience on topics related to infectious organisms.

(R) Students will demonstrate the ability to understand, analyze, and interpret a variety of printed materials, books, articles, and documents.

(W) Students will demonstrate the ability to produce clear, correct, and coherent prose adapted to a specific purpose, occasion, and audience.

(CT) Students will demonstrate methods for applying both qualitative and quantitative skills analytically and creatively to subject matter in order to evaluate arguments and to construct and alternative strategies.

GETTING READY

Prerequisites:MATH 1314 College Algebra (3 SCH version) recommended, or concurrent enrollment in higher-level mathematics recommended Corequisite: BIOL 1106 and BIOL 1306 Biology for Science Majors Lecture and Laboratory I (lab) recommended.

 

Required Material:

Textbook:Campbell, Biology, 11e or 2nd, Vol. 1 Jane B. Reece, Lisa. A. Urry, Michael, L. Cain, StevenA.Wasserma,PeterV.Minorsky,RobertB.JacksonBenjamin/CumminsPublishingCo., 2014 for HCCS Customedition.

 

 

LabManual:LaboratoryExercisesforCollegeGeneralBiologyII-RichardG.Merritt,RobertJ. Keating. Department of Biological Sciences, HCCS. Latest edition from book store at Central campuses.

 

Learning Web: Copies of our syllabus can be located on the Learning web found at the following link: http://learning.hccs.edu/faculty/.

 

CANVAS: Will be used at the discretion of the instructor perhaps for posting grades on following link: https://eagleonline.hccs.edu/

 

TENTATIVE INSTRUCTIONAL OUTLINE

Note:Dr.Alzubaidireservestherighttochangetheinstructionaloutlineifneeded.Students willbeinformedinatimelymanner.ScheduleModifiedduetofreezinginHouston.

 

WEEK –(DATES)	CHAPTER	LECTURE TOPIC	Lab Topics
1: Jan 14, 16	19	Decent with modification,	Review lab safety, Population Genetics, Bacteria,
2: Jan 21, 23	20, 21	Phylogeny, evolution of populations	Protozoa, Algae,
3: Jan 28, 30	22, 23	Origin of spices, patterns of evolution	Protists, Slime molds
4: Feb 4, 6	24	Test and Quiz 1 (Chapters 19, 20, 21, 22, 23); Essay on Summarize Evolution. Ch. 24: Diversification ofProkaryotes	Plant Tissues
5: Feb 11, 13	25, 26	Diversification of Eukaryotes, colonization of Land	Animal Tissues
6: Feb 18, 20	27, 28	Animal Diversity, plant Structure and growth	Lab Exam Review

 

7: Feb 25, 27	29	Test and Quiz 2 (Chapters 24, 25, 26, 27, 28); Essay Plant and animal diversity. Ch. 29: Nutrients and transport	Lab Exam 1 (Labs 1 to 6)
8: Mar 4, 6	30, 31	Flowering plant domestication, plant Structure and growth	Circulatory System
9: Mar 11-17		SPRING BREAK
10: Mar 18, 20	32, 33	Homeostasis, animal nutrition	Respiratory System
11: Mar 25, 27	34	Test and Quiz 3 (Chapters 29, 30, 31, 32, 33); Essay on nutrition and transport. Ch. 34: Circulation and gas exchange	Nervous System
12: Apr 1, 3	35, 36	Immune system, development and reproduction	Excretory System
13: Apr 8, 10	37, 38	Neurons, nervous system,	Development growth/Reproductive System
14: Apr 15, 17	39	Test and Quiz 4 (Chapters 34, 35, 36, 37, 38); Essay on Immune system. Ch. 39: Motor mechanisms	Fetal Pig (Optional) Exam review
15: Apr 22, 24	40, 41	Population ecology, species interaction	Lab Exam 2 (Labs 7 to 12)
16: Apr 29, May 1	42, 43	Ecosystem, global ecology   Test and Quiz 5 (Chapters 39, 40, 41, 42, 43); Essay on Ecosystems and global ecology
17: May 8-12 (11 AM to 1 PM)	Final	Final Exam, Departmental Final Comprehensive Exam (2 Scantrons) https://www.hccs.edu/student-experience/events-calendar/

 

 

 

As an instructor, I want my students to be successful. I feel that it is my responsibility to provide you with knowledge concerning the field of Living organisms and their structure and functions, modeling good teaching strategies, and organizing and monitoring the field experience that allows you to connect the information that you learn in this course to the real world of education.

 

As a student wanting to learn about the field of biology, it is your responsibility to read the textbook, submit assignments on the due dates, study for the exams, participate in classroom activities, attend class, and enjoy yourself while experiencing the real world of education.

 

As I believe that engaging the students in the learning is essential for teaching to be effective, you will spend the majority of class time involved in collaborative activities. You will be involved in discussions with your classmates and your instructor. As you will want to contribute to these discussions, you will need to come to class prepared to discuss, analyze and evaluate information from your text and other assigned readings.

 

Quizzes, extra credit and makeup exams: Before each lecture exam you will be given a quiz with 50 questions. Five quizzes will be assigned in total. They will be take-home quizzes.

These are open book quizzes that you can take at home or at the campus in the library. The quizzes can be done in groups also. There is a quiz for each unit that will help you prepare for lecture exams. Instructor will not assist you in answering these quiz questions during the class period but will guide you in the correct direction. All Unit quizzes have a deadline date, quiz is due by 10:50 AM on the day of lecture exam (deadline) as the class begins on the day of the lecture exam and extra time will not be given to complete the quizzes.

Quizzes submitted late during the day will not be accepted or graded (no exceptions). These take-home quizzes have to be brought back to the class on the due date along with the answers answered on the Scranton. Please do not leave the quiz Scranton at home or elsewhere on the due date of the quiz. The chance to provide opportunities for extra credit and make up exams at the end of the semester is entirely the discretion of the instructor.

Instructions will be provided for writing an essay for each lecture exam as extra credit related to the topic for that unit. The Essays will be written in the class period as per thetopics mentioned in the schedule.Two lab exams would be held during the semester and Lab exam 1 would cover labs 1 to 6, and lab exam 2 will cover labs 7 to 12. Study guide will be discussed in the class for lab exams. All lecture and lab exams will have 50 fill - in the banks, multiple choice, and short answers. Lecture exams will have supplemental essay questions. There will be no makeup exam throughout the semester, unless the absence is an excused absence at the discretion of the instructor.

Pearson Quizzes: Students need three things before they can register and enroll in a MyLab or Mastering course.

Get Registered:

1. Gotopearsonmastering.com,underthelargeRegistersectionontherightsideofthe page, and click the Student link. Follow the provided handout.
2. Next, enter the Course ID for your course (2019).
3. After this, either Create a new Pearson username/password, or, if you’ve already registered foranotherPearsonproduct(i.e.MyMathLab),SignInwiththatusername/password(have a functionalemail).
4. Onthenextpage,clicktheAccessCodebuttonifyoupurchasedapackagewithanaccess code from the bookstore, OR purchase instant access now by clicking on the purchase options under the Use a Credit Card or PayPal

 

5. Sign In. You have now registered! Now, it’s time to To do this, go towww.pearsonmastering.comandclicktheSignIn buttoninthetopright.Enterthe username/password you either created or entered in Step3.

All Pearson homework and test assignments will open January 14, 2019, 11:30 PM and close onMay12,2019,11:59PMofthecourse,midnight.Once,theassignmentsclose,theywillnot open again before the final exams/end of semester.The registration for the course closes onMarch 14, 2019 and will not openagain.

 

Reminder: All Pearson homework and test assignments will open on first day of class,11:59 PM and close on May 4, 2019 (11:59 PM) of the course. Once, theyclose, they will notopenagain before the finalexams/end ofsemester.

 

Final Examination: A final evaluation will occur during the published final examination period. Grades will be posted at during the semester CANVAS. Grades will be distributed to students immediately after the exams on Scranton. Midterm grades will not be calculated for students. Students are highly encouraged to calculate their own grades as per the syllabus,once they have received their grades by mid-semester. Final alphabet grade will be posted on People Soft,basedonthenumericalgradesgiventostudentsthroughoutthesemester.Thetranscripts will be mailed by the HCCS office only if requested by thestudent.

 

Timeline for reminders/notices (delay or cancellation of class): http://www.hccs.edu/student-experience/events-calendar/  

Classes Begin: January 14, 2019

Martin Luther King Jr. Day: January 21,2019 Official Day of Record: January 16,2019 Last day of 25% refund: January 18, 2019

Last day of 70% refund: January 23,2019

Spring Break: March 11-17, 2019 Last Day to Withdraw: April 1, 2019 Final Exams: May 6-10, 2019

Pearson Assignments End: May 4, 2019

Instructions Ends: May 12, 2019

Semester Ends: May 12, 2019

 

LETTER GRADE ASSIGNMENT:

Grading Scale

A=90-100%             F = < 60%

B=80-89%                Afterproperdocumentation:FX(Failureduetonon-attendance),IP(In. C=70-79%       Progress),W(Withdrawn),andI(Incomplete)canbegivenasthefinal

D=60-69%               grade

The HCC grading scale is:

 

A = 100 – 90	4 points per semester hour
B = 89 – 80	3 points per semester hour

 

C = 79 – 70	2 points per semester hour
D = 69 – 60	1 point per semester hour
59 and below = F	0 points per semester hour
FX (Failure due to non- attendance)	0 points per semester hour
IP (In Progress)	0 points per semester hour
W (Withdrawn)	0 points per semester hour
I (Incomplete)	0 points per semester hour
AUD (Audit)	0 points per semester hour

 

IP (In Progress) is given only in certain developmental courses. The student must re-enroll to receive credit. COM (Completed) is given in non-credit and continuing education courses.

To compute grade point average (GPA), divide the total grade points by the total number of semester hours attempted. The grades “IP”, “W”, “AUD”, “COM” and “I” do not affect GPA.

 

Incompletes

The grade of "I" (Incomplete) is conditional. A student receiving an "I" must arrange with the instructor to complete the course work within six months of the end of the incomplete term. After the deadline, the "I" becomes an "F." Upon completion of the coursework, the grade will be entered as I/grade on the student transcript. All "I"s must be changed to grades prior to graduation.

 

Student Assessment(s):

Lecture Exam 1	%10. 100 pts
Lecture Exam 2	%10. 100 pts
Lecture Exam 3	%10. 100 pts
Final Exam	%10. 100 pts
Online Assignments	%50. 500 pts
Attendance	%10. 100 pts

 

Final Score	1000 pts. (100%)

 

Student assignments/Exams/Quizzes: Students are required to read assigned chapters, lab exercises, and to complete Chapter Quizzes. Additional announced and unannounced quizzes during lecture may be conducted throughout the semester. Students will be assessed via lecture examinations, lab examinations, chapter quizzes, and a final lecture examination.

Assessment grades will be posted within one week of the due date.

 

Instructor Requirements:

As your Instructor, it is my responsibility to:

• Providethegradingscaleanddetailedgradingformulaexplaininghowstudentgrades are to bederived
• Facilitateaneffectivelearningenvironmentthroughclassactivities,discussions,and lectures
• Description of any special projects orassignments
• Informstudents ofpoliciessuchasattendance,withdrawal,tardinessandmakeup
• Providethecourseoutlineandclasscalendarwhichwillincludeadescriptionofany special projects orassignments
• Arrangetomeetwithindividualstudentsbeforeandafterclassasrequired

 

To be successful in this class, it is the student’s responsibility to:

• Attend class and participate in class discussions andactivities
• Read and comprehend thetextbook
• Complete the required assignments andexams:
• Bloom’sTaxonomyAnalysis,EducationalPhilosophyPaper,MidtermExam,FinalExam, FieldStudy
• Ask for help when there is a question orproblem
• Keepcopiesofallpaperwork,includingthissyllabus,handoutsandallassignments
• Label the Scranton’s correctly with completeinformation
• Complete the field study with a 70% passingscore

 

HCCS IS COMMITTED TO YOUR SUCCESS

Early Intervention Program and 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. HCC can provide assistance with academic needs, ADA accommodations, classroom difficulties, financial concerns, and other issues.

 

Learningactivitiesandhelpfulhintsforstudiesinscience:Sixbasicintellectualcompetencies intheHCCScorecurriculum(reading/writing/speaking/listening/criticalthinking/computer literacy are covered throughout this course from time totime.

1. Beprompt-Studentsmustentertheclassroomquietlyandbeintheirseatsfromthe beginning of the class. Try not to miss any
2. Beprepared-Studentsmusthavetheirbooks, classsuppliesandmaterials(e.g.#2 sharpeners,erasers,scantrons, notebooks,staplepin,etc.)readyforuseeveryday.

 

3. Be responsible- Students-follow directions and remain on task. Read the chapters that cover the lecture, before the material is presented in lecture (before lecture class) and watch for the terms, figures, etc. Do all assignments including quizzes on time. For every hour of lecture notes taken, you must put in at least two to three hours of study time in order to master the topics. Each student is responsible for obtaining class notes, assignments, etc. if any class missed. In the first week of class, exchange phonenumbers with several other students so that if you are absent, you will be able to obtain the class notes missed.Please, come to class with a positive attitude to learn science course.
4. Berespectful-Students-treattheirprofessors,fellowstudentsandtheirpropertywith respect and
5. Be successful-Students-be active learners, stay on task and respect every one’s right to Also, use libraries, tutoring facility for thesubject (if needed), forming small study groups, etc. are helpful to learn difficult concepts. Moreover, science courses are demanding because of the amount of information that must be studied in a growing field. The way to achieve a good grade is simple, but time consuming. So, the most important methodofstudyingistoKEEPUP, withalloftheabove5goldenrules,thusobtainyourgoal by “NO PAIN NO GAIN”principle.

 

Tutoring:HCCS provides free online tutoring for all HCC students. Go to www.hccs.upswing.io; log in instructions will be provided on the tutoring page homepage.

 

Counseling Services Mission Statement: The mission of the HCC Counseling Department is to provide holistic support for students pursuing their educational goals. In order to accomplish this mission, we will provide a full range of professional services including personal and career counseling, academic skills enhancement, outreach progrmming, consultation, and crisis intervention. HCC Counselors include licensed professionals (and Counseling interns) with masters or doctoral degrees. If you are interested in developing any of the desirable outcomes or receiving any of the services listed above, please contact a counselor at any of the HCC colleges. http:// www.hccs.edu/district/ students/counseling/(click on link on right side to see all counselors and their contact information). Counselors are available on Southeast campus also.

 

 

Program Requirements:

 

Phones and electronic devices: Absolutely no phone or other personal electronic devices are to be used during class. This includes making or taking a call, reviewing messages, texting, playing games, checking email, surfing the web, anything that involves a phone or other personal electronic device. If your work or family situation requires that you be available via phone, your phone can be on vibrate mode and you can take the call during our regular scheduled breaks or you can exit the class to review the call. The taking of calls during class is not only disruptive but it is also discourteous to classmates and the instructor.

 

Behavior and Etiquette: Students are expected to conduct themselves as adults. This includes courteous and respectful behavior towards the instructor and classmates. Disruptive behavior or any behavior that interferes with any educational activity being performed by the instructor will not be allowed. Additionally, no student may interfere with his/her fellow students’ right to pursue their academic goals to the fullest in an atmosphere appropriate to a community of scholars. Disruptive behavior may result in removal from the class.

 

No eating or drinking: No food or drinks are allowed in the laboratory. In addition, no smoking is allowed.

 

Questions/Problems: Any problems or issues related to the course/class/teaching/notes

/grades/etc. must be directly addressed in writing or in person first to the professor to solve theproblem. If you have any questions or problems at any time contact me first, as soon as possible. The worst thing you can do is wait to contact me or to not take advantage of the resources available to you. By taking an active part in your education, you will make your academic experience much more rewarding and exciting!!

 

Academic Integrity: 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. Also includes writing essays and bringing to class for lecture exams.

 

Plagiarism/Impersonationmeans passing off as his/her own the ideas or 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. Using another students Pearson account willalsobeconsideredcheating.Whenthereisclearevidenceofcheating,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 withdrawnfromthecourse,programorexpelledfromschoolmaybeimposedonastudentwho violate the standards of academicintegrity.

 

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. Children or anyone who is not officially enrolled in the course will not be allowed in the class. Please refer to the HCC Student Handbook.

 

HCC Policy Statement: ADA, Academic Honesty, Student Attendance, 3-peaters, Withdrawal deadline http://www.hccs.edu/resources-for/current-students/student-handbook/

 

Accommodations due to a qualified disability: HCC strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you anticipate or experience academic barriers based on your disability (including mental health, chronic or temporary medical conditions), please meet with a campus Abilities Counselor as soon as possible in order to establish reasonable accommodations.

Reasonable accommodations are established through an interactive process between you, your instructor(s) and Ability Services. It is the policy and practice of HCC to create inclusive and accessible learning environments consistent with federal and state law. For more information, please go to http://www.hccs.edu/support-services/disability-services/

 

HCC Policy Statement: Sexual Misconduct 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

Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity 3100 Main

(713) 718-8271

Houston, TX 77266-7517 or [email protected]

 

Campus Carry Law: At HCC the safety of our students, staff, and faculty is our first priority. As of

 

HoustonCommunityCollegeissubjecttotheCampusCarryLaw(SB112015).Formore information, visit the HCC Campus Carry web page at http://www.hccs.edu/district/departments/police/campus-carry/

 

Basic Needs: Any student who faces challenges securing their food or housing and believes this may affect their performance in the course is urged to contact the Dean of Students for support. Furthermore, please notify the professor if you are comfortable in doing so. This will enable us to provide any resources that HCC may possess.

 

Distance Education Policies:

All students are responsible for reading and understanding the HCC Online Student Handbook, which contains policies, information about conduct, and other important information. For the HCC Online Student Handbook click on the link below or go to the HCC Online page on the HCC website.

 

The HCC Online Student Handbook contains policies and procedures unique to the online student. Students should have reviewed the handbook as part of the mandatory orientation. It is the student's responsibility to be familiar with the handbook's contents. The handbook contains valuable information, answers, and resources, such as HCC Online contacts, policies and procedures (how to drop, attendance requirements, etc.), student services (ADA, financial aid, degree planning, etc.), course information, testing procedures, technical support, and academic calendars. Refer to the HCC Online Student Handbook by visiting this link: http://www.hccs.edu/media/houston-community-college/distance-education/student-services/HCC-Online-Student-Handbook.pdf

 

EGLS3 (Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System): At HCC, professors believe that thoughtful student feedback is necessary to improve teaching and learning. During a designated time near the end of the term, 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 department chairs for continual improvement of instruction. Go to www.hccs.edu/egls3 for more information.

 

SIGNATURE PAGE

 

BIOL 1407-0005 Biology for Science Majors-II/ Lecture/Labs

 

 

Session: Spring Year: 2019

 

DaysM/W                     Time 02:00 PM –5:00PM

 

 

Classnumber           CRN#10530

 

 

Instructor: Dr. Mohanad Alzubaidi

 

I have read and understood the course agreement, Safety Rules, Withdrawal Policy, The Class Attendance and Unexcused Absences Policy”