Fall 2019 Course Syllabi

Dates to note: Assessment Day 10/14/2019, no lab on 11/26/2019, and no class on 11/27/2019. *For a schedule of academic deadlines please reference the academic calendar on the DCB Website at: https://www.dakotacollege.edu/academics/academic-calendar. General Education Competency: Learning Outcome 1: Explains the interrelationships between humans and their environment and the role of science in their lives Performance Indicator 3: Applies technology in the scientific process Learning Outcome 2: Demonstrates an understanding of the natural environment Learning Outcome 3: Applies scientific information in everyday life Relationship to Campus Theme: Class announcement/discussion on news items about technological developments in biology and how that influences the discipline as well as the societal aspects. Covers DNA analysis, genetic engineering, and DNA fingerprinting Knowledge on cell structure and function related to microscope development discussed. Interject technological developments and how they influence scientific development and societal issues. Classroom Policies: • Participation is required in class. • Any lecture printout you want will need to be printed from Blackboard prior to the start of class. These have blanks so if you miss lecture you will have to fill them in using your textbook. • Excused absences will be for only the following reasons and still need to be discussed with me via email, text, or phone call: sickness with a doctor’s note must be emailed to me, passing of a close family member, if you’re an athlete and need to miss class for a game. • All requests for absences need to be reported to me immediately. If you do not let me know why you have missed a class or discuss with me in advanced your participation for that day will result in a ZERO. You need to make advanced arrangements with me—the SOONER THE BETTER. You need to speak with me if you know you will be gone so we can schedule make up assignments. • Missing an exam: If you know you will be gone during an exam day you need to let me know THREE days in advanced. If you miss an exam and I am not aware that you were going to miss it then your grade for that exam will result in a ZERO. There will be no make-up exams for those who do not inform me of their absences on exam days. Academic Integrity : Cheating and plagiarism is a serious and will not be tolerated in my class or lab.