Biology 308 VERTEBRATE HISTOLOGY Fall 2003

Biology 308 VERTEBRATE HISTOLOGY Fall 2003 COURSE WEBSITES: http://www.blackboard.vcu.edu http://www.people.vcu.edu/~cconway/histology COURSE MEETING TIMES and LOCATIONS: Section Number Lectures Laboratory Sessions (Life Sciences 253) (Life Sciences 227) 308-001 2:00 4:50 pm W 308-002 2:00 4:50 pm T 308-701 (Honors Students Only) 10:00 10:50 am MWF 2:00 5:30 pm W 308-702 (Honors Students Only) 2:00 5:30 pm T COURSE OBJECTIVES AND GOALS: To acquire a working knowledge and understanding of the microscopic anatomy of vertebrates To acquire a working knowledge and understanding of the relationship between the structure and function of differentiated/specialized cell types, tissue types, and organs of vertebrates To observe and study the microscopic anatomy of selected differentiated/specialized cell types, tissue types, and organs of vertebrates To gain a working knowledge and understanding of some of the techniques that are used to investigate microanatomy To gain experience in reading and evaluating scientific literature

Biology 308, Vertebrate Histology, Fall 2003 - Page 2 The first four objectives will be met through an in-depth study of the structure, and relationship to function, of the differentiated/specialized cell types, tissue types, and organs found in vertebrates. A major, and very important, component of this in-depth study will be the completion of the assigned laboratory work. The last objective will be met through various reading and writing assignments. PREREQUISITE: As stated in the VCU Undergraduate Bulletin, the official prerequisite for Biology 308 is completion of Biology 218, Cell Biology (a required course for all biology majors), with a grade of C or better. Any student who has not satisfied this prerequisite should drop the course during the add-drop period NOTE: This prerequisite will be enforced for ALL students including special students/non-degree seeking students. Special students/non-degree seeking students who completed cell biology at another institution will be asked to provide documentation (e.g., transcript) that they have satisfied the required prerequisite. A prerequisite check will be conducted after the add-drop period is over. Any student without the required prerequisite will not be allowed to continue in the course and will be withdrawn from the course. The course objectives and goals can be achieved only if each student enrolled in the course has the appropriate knowledge base from his/her previous courses. Therefore, the instructor will assume that each student in Biology 308 has a working knowledge and basic understanding of topics that were covered in Biology 218: e.g., eucaryotic cell structure, macromolecular makeup and function of organelles found in eucaryotic cells, types of molecules and macromolecules found in/on eucaryotic cells and roles of these molecules and macromolecules in cell function, cell division (meiotic and mitotic), gene function (DNA replication, transcription, translation). In addition, the instructor will assume that each student in Biology 302 has a working knowledge and basic understanding of topics that were covered in Biology 152 and 152 lab (courses that are among the prerequisites for BIOL 218): e.g., basic structure/morphology and function of organ systems of vertebrates. If necessary, the appropriate texts should be consulted for a review of these and other topics. NOTE: In addition to the official prerequisite, the instructor strongly recommends that each student complete BIOL 311, Animal Physiology, prior to enrolling in BIOL 308. Please see subsequent section on Miscellaneous Information and Policies for additional information concerning the relationship between the information to be covered in this course and information covered in other courses in the Life Sciences.

Biology 308, Vertebrate Histology, Fall 2003 - Page 3 REQUIRED/RECOMMENDED MATERIALS: Carolyn M. Conway. 2003. LECTURE HANDOUTS FOR BIOLOGY 308, VERTEBRATE HISTOLOGY. Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond. Will be available for printing (in installments) through VCU's Blackboard 5 Website*. Each student will be responsible for printing the handout/handouts for each lecture topic prior to that topic s coverage in lecture. Carolyn M. Conway and Arthur F. Conway. 2003. LABORATORY EXERCISES AND STUDY GUIDE FOR BIOLOGY 308, VERTEBRATE HISTOLOGY. Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond. Will be available for printing (in installments) through VCU's Blackboard 5 Website*. Each student will be responsible for printing each exercise (and any other supplement materials) prior to each laboratory session. Michael H. Ross, Gordon I. Kaye. and Wojiech Paulina. 2003. HISTOLOGY. A Text and Atlas. Fourth Edition. Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore. Available in West Campus bookstore (and possibly other bookstores) Leslie P. Gartner and James L. Hiatt. 2000. COLOR ATLAS OF HISTOLOGY. Third Edition. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore. Available in West Campus Bookstore (and possibly other bookstores) Appropriate printer supplies - ink cartridges or toner cartridges and paper (to be used to print out lecture handouts, laboratory exercises, and other course-related information available through Blackboard 5 Website*) Standard size clip board (for use during Lab Quizzes) Standard size 3-ring loose-leaf binder (to hold lab exercises and lecture handouts) Strongly recommended but not required *VCU's Blackboard 5 Website is an e-learning platform that is used for many VCU courses. All VCU students already have accounts set up in Blackboard 5. ASAP any student who has not used Blackboard 5 should access the Blackboard 5 Website (http://www.blackboard.vcu.edu) and read the following information: What's My Blackboard 5 Username and Password and Bb5 Help for Students.

Biology 308, Vertebrate Histology, Fall 2003 - Page 4 LECTURE SCHEDULE AND READING ASSIGNMENTS: The reading assignments in Ross, Kaye, and Pawlina (HISTOLOGY) and Gartner and Hiatt (COLOR ATLAS OF HISTOLOGY) have been chosen to correlate with the lecture topics. Some of the information in the reading assignments will not be covered during the lectures. Some of the information that will be presented in the lectures is not covered in the reading assignments. Lecture handouts (to be distributed via VCU s Blackboard Website http://www.blackboard.vcu.edu) and additional notes taken during lectures should be used as guidelines for the general concepts and principles and specific concepts and details (according to the instructor). It is recommended that students read over the handouts and related reading assignments prior to that topic's consideration in lecture. After each lecture students can concentrate mainly on those parts of the reading assignments that correlate with the information presented in the handouts and in the lectures or that are covered subsequently in the related laboratory exercise/exercises. As stated above, handouts for each lecture topic will be distributed via VCU's Blackboard Website (http://www.blackboard.vcu.edu). Each student will be EXPECTED to print out his/her own copies of these lecture handouts (and any other supplemental materials) prior to lectures and to bring these handouts to the lecture sessions. Any student who does not have access to a computer and/or printer should consult with the instructor about this expectation ASAP.

Biology 308, Vertebrate Histology, Fall 2003 - Page 5 Dates Lecture Topic Reading Assignment 22 Overview of Histology/Microanatomy Ross et al.: Ch. 3 August 25 Methods Used to Study Histology Methods Used to Study Histology 27 Cell Structure and its Relationship to Cell Function 29 Cell Structure and its Relationship to Cell Function 1 LABOR DAY BREAK Ross et al.: Ch. 1 Ross et al.: Ch. 2 Gartner & Hiatt: Ch. 1 3 Cell Structure and its Relationship to Cell Function Ross et al.: Ch. 2 Gartner & Hiatt: Ch. 1 5 Introduction to Tissue Histology Ross et al.: Ch. 3 Epithelial Tissues 8 Epithelial Tissues 10 Epithelial Tissues Ross et al.: Ch. 4 Gartner & Hiatt: Ch. 2 September 12 Blood/Vascular Tissue Blood/Vascular Tissue 15 Connective Tissues 17 Connective Tissues 19 Connective Tissues 22 Muscular Tissues 24 Muscular Tissues 26 Neural Tissues 29 Neural Tissues Ross et al.: Ch. 9 Gartner & Hiatt: Ch. 5 Ross et al.: Chs. 5-7, Ch. 8 (pp. 180-192) Gartner & Hiatt: Chs. 3-4 Ross et al.: Ch. 10 Gartner & Hiatt: Ch. 6 Ross et al.: Ch. 11 (pp. 282-303) Gartner & Hiatt: Ch. 7

Biology 308, Vertebrate Histology, Fall 2003 - Page 6 Dates Lecture Topic Reading Assignment 1 Introduction to Organ and Organ System Histology Integumentary System 3 Integumentary System 6 Musculo-Skeletal System 8 Musculo-Skeletal System Ross et al.: Ch. 14 Gartner & Hiatt: Ch. 11 Ross et al.: Chs. 7-8, 10 Gartner & Hiatt: Chs. 4, 6 10 EXAM 1 (~170 points) Covers lecture topics, reading assignments, and laboratory work through Neural Tissues October 13 Cardiovascular System 15 Cardiovascular System 17 READING DAY/FALL BREAK 20 Cardiovascular System 22 Nervous System 24 Nervous System 27 Nervous System 29 Immune/Lymphoid System Immune/Lymphoid System Ross et al.: Ch. 12 Gartner & Hiatt: Ch. 8 Ross et al.: Ch. 12 Gartner & Hiatt: Ch. 8 Ross et al.: Ch. 11 Gartner & Hiatt: Ch. 7 Ross et al.: Ch. 13 Gartner & Hiatt: Ch. 9 31 Endocrine System Ross et al.: Ch. 20 Gartner & Hiatt: Ch. 10 (NOTE: This is the last day to withdraw from classes for Fall semester.)

Biology 308, Vertebrate Histology, Fall 2003 - Page 7 Dates Lecture Topic Reading Assignment 3 Endocrine System 5 Digestive System 7 Digestive System 10 Digestive System 12 Urinary System Ross et al.: Ch. 20 Gartner & Hiatt: Ch. 10 Ross et al.: Chs. 15-17 Gartner & Hiatt: Chs. 13-15 Ross et al.: Ch. 19 Gartner & Hiatt: Ch. 16 November 14 EXAM 2 (~140 points) Covers lecture topics, reading assignments, and laboratory work through Endocrine System 17 Urinary System Ross et al.: Ch. 19 Gartner & Hiatt: Ch. 16 December 19 Reproductive Systems 21 Reproductive Systems 24 Reproductive Systems 26 Reproductive Systems 28 THANKSGIVING BREAK 1 Respiratory System 3 Respiratory System 5 12 Postscript - Cells, Tissues, and Organs Revisited Ross et al.: Ch. 22 Gartner & Hiatt: Ch. 17 Ross et al.: Ch. 21 Gartner & Hiatt: Ch. 18 Ross et al.: Ch. 18 Gartner & Hiatt: Ch. 12 8-10:50 am FINAL EXAM (~300 points) Covers lecture topics, reading assignments, and laboratory work for the entire course

Biology 308, Vertebrate Histology, Fall 2003 - Page 8 LABORATORY SCHEDULE: Laboratory sessions are scheduled in Life Sciences 227 as follows: Section 001: Wednesdays from 2:00 to 4:50 pm Section 701: Wednesdays from 2:00 to 5:30 pm (Honors Students) Section 002: Tuesdays from 2:00 to 4:50 pm Section 702: Tuesdays from 2:00 to 5:30 pm (Honors Students) NOTE: Each student MUST attend the weekly laboratory session for which he/she is officially registered. Exceptions to this policy will be determined on a case-by-case basis. During the first week of classes each student should check his/her schedule and with the instructor if there is any question about, or problem with, his/her registration status. Changes in registration status can only be made during the Add- Drop period; such changes will only be made on a space available basis. This course is a very demanding, laboratory-intensive course. Therefore, the work conducted in the laboratory is a major, and very important, component of the course. Laboratory work will be "experiential" and "hands-on" and will involve direct observation/study of prepared slides using the "compound" microscope. The expectation is that by the completion of the course, each student will be able to recognize and distinguish, at the microscopic level, all the differentiated/specialized cell types, tissue types, and organs characteristic of the vertebrate body. Step-by-step directions for the laboratory work are contained in the laboratory guide LABORATORY EXERCISES and STUDY GUIDE for BIOLOGY 308, VERTEBRATE HISTOLOGY. Installments of the laboratory guide will be distributed via VCU's Blackboard Website (http://www.blackboard.vcu.edu). Each student will be EXPECTED to print out his/her own copies of the weekly lab exercises (and any other supplemental materials) PRIOR to the lab sessions and to bring the appropriate lab exercise to his/her lab sessions. Any student who does not have access to a computer and/or printer should consult with the instructor about this expectation ASAP. Laboratory work will be initiated according to the schedule below. Because of the importance of laboratory work in this course, ALL students are expected to attend ALL laboratory sessions and to spend a minimum of ~3 hours a week in the laboratory (LS 227). Each week's laboratory work will be initiated during the scheduled laboratory sessions. However, due to the large amount of material covered in each laboratory exercise, additional laboratory work will have to be conducted at times other than during the scheduled laboratory sessions. Therefore, ALL students should anticipate/expect to spend many additional hours observing/studying and learning the required laboratory materials. Beginning on September 9 (sections 002 & 702) and 10 (sections 001 & 701), a Laboratory Quiz will be given during the first 30-45 minutes of each laboratory session. The Laboratory Quiz on the last laboratory exercise will be given in conjunction with the Final Exam. Each Laboratory Quiz (~20 - ~40 points) will be based mainly on the material studied in the previous week's laboratory exercise. However, some questions will be based on previous laboratory exercises.

Biology 308, Vertebrate Histology, Fall 2003 - Page 9 Dates Exercise Number and Topic August 26, 27 Ex. 1 - Introduction to the Study of Microanatomy 2, 3 Ex. 2 - Cells and Cell Structure 9, 10 Ex. 3 - Epithelial Tissues September 16, 17 Ex. 4 - Blood/Vascular Tissue Connective Tissue Components 23, 24 Ex. 5 - Connective Tissues 30 1 7, 8 Ex. 6 - Muscular Tissues and Neural Tissues Ex. 7 - Integumentary System. Musculo-Skeletal System October 14, 15 Ex. 8 - Cardiovascular System 21, 22 Ex. 9 - Nervous System 28, 29 Ex. 10 - Immune/Lymphoid System. Endocrine System 4, 5 Ex. 11 - Digestive System 11, 12 Ex. 12 - Urinary System November 18, 19 Ex. 13 - Reproductive Systems 25, 26 Laboratory sessions will NOT be held during Thanksgiving Week. 2, 3 Ex. 14 - Respiratory System December 12 Last lab quiz given in conjunction with Final Exam (details will be provided later)

Biology 308, Vertebrate Histology, Fall 2003 - Page 10 STUDENT EVALUATION: Evaluation in Biology 308 will be based on the following: 1. POINTS OBTAINED ON LABORATORY QUIZZES (~380 points). As indicated in the Laboratory Schedule, Laboratory Quizzes will be given weekly beginning September 9 and 10. The Laboratory Quiz on the last laboratory exercise will be given in conjunction with the Final Exam. Each Laboratory Quiz will be based mainly on the material studied in the previous week's lab exercise. However, some questions will be based on prior laboratory exercises. The point value (~20 - ~40 points) for each quiz will be determined mainly by the amount of material covered in each laboratory exercise. All Laboratory Quizzes will be THOROUGH and OBJECTIVE, consisting of shortanswer, essay, and/or other type questions that will be practical in nature (requiring observation of appropriate sections and/or specimens). 2. POINTS OBTAINED ON EXAMS (~310 points). As indicated in the Lecture Schedule, two Exams will be given during the semester. The topics to be covered on each exam are indicated in the Lecture Schedule. The approximate point value for each Exam (as indicated in the schedule) is determined by the amount of material to be covered on each exam. All Exams will be THOROUGH and OBJECTIVE, consisting of true-false, multiple choice, multiple choices, multiple matching, fill in the blank, short answer, essay and/or other type questions. Because of the nature of the Exams, students will be given ~2 hours in which to complete each Exam. 3. POINTS OBTAINED ON FINAL EXAM (~300 points). The Final Exam will be given at the appropriately scheduled time during the Final Exam Period. This exam will be COMPREHENSIVE and cover the entire course. This Final Exam will consist of true-false, multiple choice, multiple choices, multiple matching, fill in the blank, short answer, essay and/or other type questions. Because of the nature of the Final Exam, students will be given additional time to complete the Final Exam. 4. SUBMISSION OF SUMMARIES OF ONE OR MORE (as specified later) PRIMARY RESEARCH PAPERS THAT HAVE BEEN PUBLISHED RECENTLY IN SCIENTIFIC JOURNALS (15-45 points) Specific details, the format to be followed, and the deadline for submission, will be specified in a detailed handout that will be distributed around the time of Exam 1.

Biology 308, Vertebrate Histology, Fall 2003 - Page 11 5. ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION (as specified below) All students are expected to attend all lecture sessions and all laboratory sessions. This expectation includes arriving at all sessions on time and remaining for the entire session. All students are expected to be active participants in all laboratory sessions. Attendance will be taken during lecture and laboratory sessions and be used, as specified below, in determining final grades. NOTE: Honors students enrolled in Sections 701 and 702 will have additional requirements. Specific details will be explained in a handout that will be distributed at the 1 st laboratory session. At the end of the semester the points earned on all Laboratory Quizzes, all Exams, all Research Articles Summaries, and the Final Exam, will be totaled. The point total, along with the additional requirements indicated below (and the additional requirements for students enrolled in the Honors Sections), will then be used to determine the final letter grade. D = Earned at least 60% of total possible points and satisfaction of the following: Missed no more than four laboratory sessions (including quizzes) C = Earned at least 70% of total possible points and satisfaction of ALL of the following: Missed no more than three laboratory sessions (including quizzes) Submission of at least one research article summary B = Earned at least 80% of total possible points and satisfaction of ALL of the following: Missed no more than two laboratory sessions (including quizzes) Submission of at least one research article summary A = Earned at least 90% of total possible points and satisfaction of ALL of the following: Missed no more than one laboratory session (including quiz) Submission of at least one research article summary In addition, general laboratory performance (i.e., interest, participation, diligence, neatness), and overall attitude towards the course may, at the instructor's discretion, be used in the determination of borderline grades. NOTE: The final letter grade for any student who did not attend lectures on a regular basis (i.e., missed more than 4-5 lecture sessions) may, at the instructor's discretion, be lowered by at least one letter grade.

Biology 308, Vertebrate Histology, Fall 2003 - Page 12 MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION AND POLICIES: 1. From the instructor's perspective, histology is a subject where information from a number of other subject areas (e.g., cell biology, anatomy, physiology, immunology, biochemistry) can be integrated in order to really learn about, and understand, the intimate relationship that exists between the structure (both microscopic and macroscopic) and the function of all the differentiated/specialized cell types, tissue types, and organs of the vertebrate body. Therefore, this course is most appropriate for advanced biology majors (e.g., seniors/4 th year students) who have completed a number of the previously mentioned courses and/or who may be concurrently enrolled in several of these courses. As stated in the previous section on Course Prerequisites, in addition to completion of the official prerequisite (BIOL 218, Cell Biology), the instructor strongly recommends that students complete BIOL 311, Animal Physiology, prior to enrolling in BIOL 308. NOTE: Any student who is not familiar with the basic anatomy and physiology of the vertebrate body will find it necessary to obtain that information (on his/her own) in order to really learn, and appreciate, this subject. 2. This course will be web-enhanced. Throughout the semester, all course-related information (i.e., lecture handouts, laboratory exercises, PowerPoint Slide Shows used in lectures) and other course documents will be distributed via VCU's Blackboard 5 Website (http://www.blackboard.vcu.edu). Most of the course information available via Blackboard will be in PDF format and can be read and printed using Adobe Acrobat Reader (if necessary, software can be downloaded free http://www.adobe.com). Each student will be EXPECTED to print out his/her own copies of the lecture handouts, laboratory exercises, and any other supplemental materials and to bring the appropriate handouts to the lecture sessions and the appropriate laboratory exercises to the laboratory sessions. Any student who does not have access to a computer and printer should consult with the instructor about this expectation ASAP. NOTE: Throughout the semester the instructor will notify students via email about the availability of items placed on the Blackboard 5 Website. All emails send out from Blackboard 5 go the student's VCU email address. THEREFORE IT IS EACH STUDENT'S RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK HIS/HER VCU EMAIL ON A REGULAR BASIS (e.g., daily basis). Anyone with a VCU email address can check his/her VCU email using any web browser by accessing the VCU Website (http://www.vcu.edu) and clicking on Web Mail (located at upper right).

Biology 308, Vertebrate Histology, Fall 2003 - Page 13 3. This is a very demanding laboratory-intensive course that will require much active participation and active learning by each student. A large amount of information will be presented in both the lecture sessions and in the laboratory sessions and each student must work to effectively integrate ALL of this information. In order to really LEARN and UNDERSTAND the course material, each student must spend adequate time in the laboratory and must keep up with the material on a daily and weekly basis. It is recommended that each student spend at least 12-18 hours per week reviewing and/or studying course-related materials (i.e., each week each student should allocate 2-3 hours for each hour spent in both lecture and laboratory sessions for the specific purpose of reviewing and/or studying course-related materials). 4. All students must be familiar with the official statement on Student Conduct in the Classroom that is posted on VCU s WebSite (www.students.vcu.edu/rg/). Each student is expected to conduct him/herself as a mature, responsible adult and to be considerate to other persons, regardless of gender, age, ethnic background, disabilities, etc. Inappropriate and/or disruptive behavior during lecture and/or laboratory sessions will not be tolerated. All cell phones and beepers must be turned OFF while in the lecture room and laboratory. NOTE: Side conversations held during lecture sessions are totally inappropriate, show disrespect to both the instructor and fellow students, and have a detrimental effect on both the delivery, and receipt, of course-related information. Likewise, side conversations held during laboratory sessions are totally inappropriate and have a detrimental effect on laboratory activities. Also, University Rules and Procedures prohibit anyone from having in his possession "any firearm, other weapon, or explosive, regardless of whether a license to possess the same has been issued, without the written authorization of the President of the University".

Biology 308, Vertebrate Histology, Fall 2003 - Page 14 5. All students must demonstrate academic integrity and act in accordance with the revised VCU Honor System as described in the current edition of the VCU Resource Guide and posted on VCU's WebSite (www.students.vcu.edu/rg/). ALL materials turned in to the instructor for a grade (i.e., Laboratory Quizzes, Exams, Research Article Summaries) must be each student's own work. Microscopes, microscope slides, and/or any other course materials are NOT to be removed from the laboratory. Other rules/ regulations relating specifically to the laboratory are stated in LABORATORY EXERCISES and STUDY GUIDE for BIOLOGY 308, VERTEBRATE HISTOLOGY. All cases of abuse of University materials, cheating and/or plagiarism will be dealt with according to the policies/procedures of the VCU Honor System. Note: Obtaining copies of Laboratory Quizzes and Exams from students who took this course in previous years is a violation of the VCU Honor System. 6. In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, reasonable accommodations will be made for any student with disabilities provided that the student presents the appropriate documentation from the Coordinator of Services for Students with Disabilities. For further information, see the current edition of the VCU Resource Guide and posted on VCU's WebSite (www.students.vcu.edu/rg/). 7. All students must follow the General Safety Regulations for the Life Sciences Building. There shall be NO eating or smoking in the lecture room or laboratory at any time. Shoes (not sandals) and appropriate clothing must be worn in the laboratory. Any student who fails to comply with these regulations will be asked to leave the lecture room and/or laboratory.

Biology 308, Vertebrate Histology, Fall 2003 - Page 15 8. ALL students are expected to attend ALL lecture and laboratory sessions (including arriving at ALL sessions on time and remaining for the entire session) and will be held responsible for ALL lecture and laboratory materials and/or assignments. Attendance and participation will be a factor in determining final grades (see previous section on Student Evaluation). NOTE: In previous semesters students who were frequently absent from lecture and/or laboratory sessions did not perform well in the course. In the event that a student must miss a lecture session for a legitimate reason (e.g., interview, court date, religious holiday, illness, etc.), he/she is encouraged to view the appropriate PowerPoint Slide Show via VCU s Blackboard Website. In the event that a student must miss his/her scheduled laboratory session for a legitimate reason (e.g., interview, court date, religious holiday, etc.), the student should consult with the instructor about the possibility of attending a different laboratory session. 9. The Laboratory Quizzes and Exams in this course will be designed to be challenging learning experiences for all students. Laboratory Quizzes will be practical in nature and will consist of short answer, essay and other type questions. A Study Guide for Laboratory Quizzes is included as Appendix C in Laboratory Exercises and Study Guide for BIOLOGY 308, Vertebrate Histology. Exams will consist of a variety of question formats: true-false, multiple choice, multiple matching, short answer, essay and/or other. Study Guides for Exams will be provided (approximately one week preceding each exam) to help students prepare for the exams. 10. There will be NO make-up Laboratory Quizzes and NO quiz grades will be dropped. Each student will be allowed to miss (without penalty) one laboratory quiz during the semester. In cases in which any additional quiz is missed, a grade of 0 will be recorded. At the end of the semester when final grades are being determined, quiz grades of 0 may or may not be counted toward the final grade (see previous section on Student Evaluation). NOTE: The purpose of this policy is to accommodate the occasional student who has an interview or who has a family emergency or who becomes ill on a day when a laboratory quiz is scheduled. Another purpose is to accommodate the occasional student who, because of extenuating circumstances, has not been able to adequately prepare for a Laboratory Quiz. In the past, many students who had not missed any quizzes during the semester chose to miss the last Laboratory Quiz that has always been given in conjunction with the Final Exam.

Biology 308, Vertebrate Histology, Fall 2003 - Page 16 11. In the event that a student can not take an Exam on the scheduled date, the instructor may allow the student to reschedule the Exam provided that the student has a VALID, VERIFIABLE reason (e.g., interview, serious illness, court date, religious holiday, etc.) and provided that the student contacted the instructor in writing (e.g., via email) prior to the day of the exam. The rescheduled Exam must be taken within one week of the originally scheduled Exam. In the case that an Exam is missed because of an invalid reason, a grade of 0 will be recorded. NOTE: Lack of preparation for an exam is usually alone NOT an acceptable reason for rescheduling or missing an exam. 12. Students are encouraged to make use of every opportunity to use the laboratory (LS 227) to review and study laboratory and other course materials. In compliance with departmental regulations, students using the laboratory during any of the time periods given below must be especially careful and not conduct any activities that could affect their own or others' safety. In addition to the scheduled laboratory sessions, LS 227 will usually be available on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays from ~8 am to ~5 pm for review and study. LS 227 may also be available on Monday through Thursday evenings while evening classes are in session and during weekends provided that appropriate arrangements have been made with the instructor (see schedule posted on lab door). Access to the laboratory at all times other than during the scheduled laboratory sessions will be via a proxy card. More details will be provided later. NOTE: The laboratory will NOT be available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays prior to the scheduled laboratory sessions (i.e., the laboratory will be closed from 8 am until 2 pm). 13. Any student who does not understand course policies or does not understand material covered in either lecture sessions or laboratory sessions should consult with the instructor on a regular basis. This may prevent unpleasant situations when graded Laboratory Quizzes or Exams are returned. 14. From the instructor s perspective, grades are considered as confidential and private information between each student and the instructor. Therefore, individual student grades for Laboratory Quizzes, Exams, and Final Exam as well as the final course grade will not be posted. Each student will be able to access his/her course grades via Blackboard. Each student is expected to adhere to a "don't ask and don't tell" policy (i.e., do not ask other students about their grades and do not tell other students what your grades are).

Biology 308, Vertebrate Histology, Fall 2003 - Page 17 15. Any student who attempts to contact the instructor at VCU (by telephone or in person) and is unsuccessful in his/her attempt should leave a voice mail message or a message on the instructor's office door (Room 228) or send an e-mail message. Otherwise the instructor will not be aware that a student attempted to contact her. Course Professor: Dr. Carolyn M. Conway Office Location: Life Sciences Room 228 Office Hours: ~11 am to ~noon on Mondays and Fridays ~5:30 - ~6 pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays ~3 - ~4 pm on Thursdays Other times BY APPOINTMENT Office Phone: 804-827-1077 Office E-mail Address: Personal Website: Home Phone: Home E-mail Address: cmconway@vcu.edu or cconway@mail1.vcu.edu http://www.people.vcu.edu/~cconway 804-746-2475 (leave message on answering machine) caconway@vcu.org Histology-Syllabus-F2003 8/20/2003 cmc