MATH/SCIENCE DEPARTMENT BIO 099 Biology for Allied Health (1 credit) Spring Session D 2017

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1 MATH/SCIENCE DEPARTMENT BIO 099 Biology for Allied Health (1 credit) Spring Session D 2017 SECTION: BIO D01 (Monday) INSTRUCTOR: Beverly Dunham OFFICE: HH103 OFFICE HOURS: By Appointment PHONE: x bdunham@worwic.edu (Preferred method of contact.) (Please use Blackboard message or student WWCC account for all communication with professor) I. COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course can be taken concurrently with BIO 202. It offers learning opportunities that complement those in the BIO 202 lecture and lab. Students are introduced to specific success strategies that they apply to the concepts of BIO 202 in a supportive, hands-on small lab group setting. Participation in this course is designed to improve learning skills, strengthen mastery of anatomy and physiology concepts and develop critical thinking skills. This course does not meet general education science requirements. Hours: 15 lecture. Prerequisite: MTH 091 with a grade of C or better or an acceptable mathematics placement test score. Usually offered in the fall, spring and summer. II. COURSE MATERIALS: A. TEXTBOOK: Patton, K. T. (2014). Survival guide for anatomy & physiology (2ed) [ISBN: ] Mosby Elsevier: St. Louis, MO B. BINDER: 3-ring binder for Portfolio and other class materials C. OTHER RECOMMENDED MATERIALS: Krieger, P.A. (2013). Visual Analogy Guide to Human Anatomy & Physiology (2 nd ed.). Englewood, CO.: Morton Publishing. [ISBN ] D. BLACKBOARD: Blackboard is being used as a supplementary site in this course. To access course content in Blackboard you need to have access to a computer with an Internet connection, (other requirements may apply). Please refer to this link for computers available on campus that meet these requirements: Please follow these directions to access course syllabi and any other materials posted for this course: Login Information 1. From the Wor Wic home page, click on mywor-wic (top right above Quick Links). 2. Enter your Wor Wic user ID and password (same as your Wor Wic user ID and password) to access the portal homepage. 3. In the My Blackboard Classes web part, click on a class listed to be directed to the Blackboard site. 4. Blackboard may also be accessed through Quick Links on the college homepage and also through a link at the bottom of the homepage. Academic integrity and computer usage policy: All students logging into Blackboard affirm that they understand and agree to follow Wor Wic Community College policies regarding academic integrity and the use of College resources as described in the college catalog. Wor Wic Community College considers the following as violations of the computer usage policy: updated 1/2017 IX 1

2 Using the campus computing network and facilities to violate the privacy of other individuals Sharing of account passwords with friends, family members or any unauthorized individuals Violators are subject to college disciplinary procedures. III. COURSE OBJECTIVES AND ASSESSMENT GOALS, AND ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES: Upon the successful completion of this course the student will demonstrate the ability to: Course Objectives Assessment Goals Assessment Strategies 1 Explore learning style preferences and personal behavior and attitudes that affect learning in a science class and lab (GEO 4) 2 Practice reading, note-taking, test-taking strategies that apply to learning in a science class and lab (GEO 3, 4) 3 Apply these learning strategies and critical thinking skills to specific topics in BIO 202 identified by the group (GEO 3, 4, 7) A) Given a learning style, identify various ways to apply that to learning anatomy & physiology B) Given a learning goal, identify behaviors and attitudes to support accomplishing that goal A) Given a specific anatomy & physiology topic, identify resources & practice various learning methods B) Given a specific learning activity, participate in group and individual work in class and online A) Given a current topic from BIO 202, identify and propose areas that will benefit from improved study strategies and critical thinking skills B) Given various learning activities, complete these activities and compile a of work as an effective study tool C) Given another student s, complete a peer-review with constructive feedback (GEO: General Education Objectives listed in the college catalog) IV. COURSE CONTENT Teaching Strategies and Learning Experiences: In fulfilling these course objectives, the student is expected to work with the instructor by: 1. attending every class and participating actively in class activities 2. reading and applying information found in the text book 3. completing all in-class and online learning activities as assigned 4. completing weekly Blackboard quizzes and quarterly Blackboard reflections 5. completing writing/electronic assignments as part of a course 6. completing peer-review of fellow students s during the semester 7. completing self-assessment and improving own based on instructor feedback and peerreview Critical Thinking: The science faculty strives to facilitate each learner's development of critical thinking skills in the context of each science course. Critical thinking skills include "higher order" types of thinking abilities such as application, analysis, synthesis, evaluation, problem-solving, etc. That involves using both new and old knowledge beyond simple memorization of facts. In this course, expect this kind of thinking to be modeled and practiced in classroom activities, and self-study activities. This course is NOT simply a tutoring session for content students may be learning in BIO 202; some students take this course alone before taking BIO 202. This course will focus on practicing multimodal learning strategies and team skills while using A&P concepts. This course is NOT aligned directly with any BIO 202 schedule for content topics, but the skills practiced in BIO 099 will help students be more successful in BIO 202 whether taking concurrently or not. updated 1/2017 IX 2

3 V. REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSE EVALUATION AND GRADING: Your course grade will be determined from the accumulation of a total of 350 possible points, distributed as follows: Evaluation Points Percent of Total Class preparation and In-class participation in activities graded by rubric 6 points each) 72 points 20 % Weekly Blackboard quizzes 9 points each) 108 points 31 % Quarterly learning strategy reflection graded by rubric 15 points each) 60 points 17 % Portfolio Peer-Review checklist 10 points 3 % Portfolio graded by rubric 100 points 29 % Grading Scale (point ranges) = A = B = C = D 208 or less= F Grading Scale (percentage) %=A 80-89%=B 70-79%=C 60-69%=D 59% & below=f Attendance: Each student is expected to actively prepare for and participate in each scheduled class and all Blackboard assignments. Arriving on time and staying through the whole scheduled class is a vital part of class participation. It is critical that students complete all reading and online assignments before the next class. Students need to bring their current to each class. Because the course objectives are to explore, practice & apply and all class activities are hands-on, there is no way to make-up missed class work. It is the student s responsibility to contact instructor after an absence outside of class; do NOT wait and try to do it during the next scheduled class period. Missed in-class assignments can still be completed on your own time outside of class in your for grading; see instructor for help and work with classmates to see examples of what they did. Portfolio: Specific required and optional assignments during the semester will be compiled into a. This serves as the writing/electronic assignment and final exam grade for purposes of final exam analysis of course learning objectives. Students will use self-assessment and instructor feedback in class to improve their during the semester. Students will also participate in the review of work done by their peers and provide constructive feedback. The final will be assessed by grading rubric for completeness (70%), organization (10%), attention to detail (10%) and effort (10%). If a student is absent on the class day for peerreview, there is no way to make-up the missed activity. They will also automatically lose the Peer-review points (10 points). Their final is still due Week 12 (week before last class). If a student misses Week 12 class, they must contact instructor by Blackboard message, faculty or phone message that same day and provide acceptable written official documentation of a legitimate excuse in order for the to be accepted late for grading. VI. WRITING AND ELECTRONIC ASSIGNMENT: The serves as the writing/electronic assignment and final exam grade for purposes of analysis of course learning objectives. Specific details are provided in. (GEO 3, 4, 7 and Bio 099 Course Objective 3) VII. EMERGENCY INFORMATION STATEMENT: In the event of severe inclement weather or other emergency, information about the closing of the college will be communicated via e2campus and the College s website. Faculty will communicate with students about their courses and course requirements, such as assignments, quiz and exam dates, and class and grading policies, via Blackboard. Students will be responsible for completing all these assignments in accordance with class policies. updated 1/2017 IX 3

4 VIII. SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: Wor Wic provides reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of If you are in need of accommodations, please contact the counseling office at (410) For more information, see Wor Wic's Services for Students with Disabilities web page. IX. SEXUAL VIOLENCE DISCLOSURE: Wor-Wic Community College seeks a campus free of sexual violence which includes sexual harassment, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and/or any form of sex or gender discrimination. Please be aware that if a student discloses a personal experience verbally or in writing as a Wor-Wic student to a faculty or staff member, the employee cannot maintain confidentiality and has the mandatory responsibility to notify one of the college s Title IX coordinators. However, if you d like to make a confidential disclosure of any such violence, you can contact Wor-Wic s director of counseling (X-2900) or you can contact the Life Crisis Center at HELP or Information on rights of victims of sexual violence and related resources is available in the college catalog and at the public safety page of Wor-Wic s website: X. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY AND STUDENT CONDUCT: Academic integrity and civil conduct is expected of all students. Cheating and plagiarism are violations of academic integrity. Students are expected to adhere to the guidelines for civility in the classroom. See current College Catalog for further clarification and examples of expected student conduct and violations. Any student found violating the academic integrity policy will receive an automatic "0" for the assignment and then the matter will be turned over to the Student Disciplinary Committee. Documented evidence of the plagiarism, cheating or other violations will be kept in the Math and Science Office. The college guidelines concerning student conduct will be strictly enforced in this course. Please refer to the Appendix of the current catalog for the full description of policies and violations pertaining to Student Conduct. updated 1/2017 IX 4

5 XI. LABORATORY REQUIREMENTS: There is no separate laboratory for this course. XII. TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE: DATE Spring 2017 Survival Guide Readings BEFORE Class CLASS ACTIVITY TOPICS 1/23 Syllabus Review; Introductions 1/30 Skills 1, 2, 3 Cells 2/6 Skills 6 Tissues 11:59 pm Blackboard Reflection 1 due (15 11:59 pm day before next class 2/13 Skills 7 Biochemistry 2/20 Skills 10 Skeleton 2/27 Skills 11 Skeleton February 11:59 pm Blackboard Quizzes 1 to 6 due (54 points; 6 bonus points possible) 11:59 pm Blackboard Reflection 2 due (15 11:59 pm day before next class 3/13 Skills 8 Skeletal Muscles & Joints 3/20 Skills 9 Skeletal Muscles & Joints 3/27 Skills 5 Homeostasis 11:59 pm Blackboard Reflection 3 due (15 11:59 pm day before next class 4/3 Skills 12 Nervous System 4/10 Skills 4 Portfolio Peer-Review 4/17 Organic Chemistry & Turn in Portfolio 11:59 pm 4/24 April 25 11:59 pm Blackboard Reflection 4 due (15 11:59 pm day before next class Get back Portfolio & Develop Learning Plan (last class meeting; no Final Exam) Blackboard Quizzes 7 to 12 due (54 points; 6 bonus points possible) REMINDER: If you Drop or Withdraw from BIO 099 you must also drop/withdraw from BIO 202 unless you already took the BIO-PLC test and scored 70% or above, or received an override for previous college-level science course work but registered for BIO 099 voluntarily. If you Drop/Withdraw from BIO 202, you can still complete BIO 099 and if you earn a C or better you will be eligible to register for BIO 202 next semester. updated 1/2017 IX 5

CRITICAL THINKING AND WRITING: ENG 200H-D01 - Spring 2017 TR 10:45-12:15 p.m., HH 205

CRITICAL THINKING AND WRITING: ENG 200H-D01 - Spring 2017 TR 10:45-12:15 p.m., HH 205 Instructor: Dr. Elinor Cubbage Office Hours: Tues. and Thurs. by appointment Email: ecubbage@worwic.edu Phone: 410-334-2999