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Text: Stoker, Biochemistry for Allied Health; custom published for STCC.  Required

Suggested: Three-ring binder to hold handouts from class. 

Course website: http://faculty.stcc.edu/rapp/biol140/biol140.htm

Course Objectives:

The student:

1.      Appreciates the fact the chemistry, as a basic science, hold the key to the life processes that take place within the body.

2.      Gains a working knowledge of cell structure

3.      Develops an understanding of the physical building materials of the body. 

4.      Acquires a basic knowledge of the functioning units of the human body and the interrelationships that exist among the various organs and systems to ensure the well being of the whole organism. 

5.      Develops an understanding that body functioning is dependent on body structure. 

6.      Becomes skilled, habitual users if the scientific method for problem solving. 

7.      Realizes the need for good nutrition in relation to body functioning and is aware of the changes which will occur in food before it can be used by the cells as well as its metabolism by the body. 

8.      Develops some basic concepts regarding the various processes upon which the growth and heat production f the body depend and from which the energy for he maintenance of vital functions is derived. 

9.      Develops and understanding of controlling mechanisms within the living cell. 

10.  Develops a lasting interest in current research and an attitude of discrimination in regard to published findings of these projects. 

General Conduct:

Students are expected to observe the code of conduct outlined in the college catalog. Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated and will result in dismissal from the course following one written warning.  Cell phones and beepers MUST BE DISABLED before entering lecture.  Students who disrupt the class with said items will be asked to leave and will not be allowed to return to that class or lab session.

Academic Dishonesty:

Cheating, plagiarism, illicit collaboration and misrepresentation of one’s own work will not be tolerated.  The result of such will be failure in the exam, paper, etc. or failure for the course.  In addition, the student(s) will be reported to the Dean of Students for disciplinary action, including removal from the class.  There will be no warnings given. 

Attendance/ Tardiness:

This is college.  It is your responsibility to come to class.  Attendance at all classes is expected and strongly advised.  Attendance on exam dates is required (see “Testing” below).  A student who is absent from lecture is responsible for the content of that class as well as any announcements made.  A student who misses class also forfeits any points towards a final grade available on that given day.  When absent, obtain the lecture notes from a classmate.

Extended absences resulting from serious illness or other personal matters should be reported to the Dean of Student Services Office, which will notify the professor. 

Students should arrive promptly and remain until the end of the class.  Tardiness will not be tolerated, and is treated as disruptive behavior (see “General Conduct” above).  The instructor reserves the right to refuse late arrivals. 

Testing:

1.        There will be NO MAKE-UP quizzes administered.  A student who misses class forfeits any points available on that given day.  NO EXCEPTIONS. 

2.        Students arriving late for a quiz or examination will not be allowed extra time to finish the test.  Students who arrive late to class and miss the entire quiz will not be allowed to take the quiz (see #1 above). 

3.        Class examinations will be given at the times scheduled.  Special arrangements for rescheduling for individuals will only be made for compelling reasons.  In other words, exams can be made up in only the most extreme circumstances such as death in the family, hospitalization, or severe illness or other circumstances beyond your control.  A cold, working late, forgetting the exam date, not being ready and oversleeping are not valid reasons to make up an exam.  If a scheduled exam must be missed, I should be contacted as soon as possible to explain your absence.  A make-up exam will be rescheduled at MY convenience and must be completed before or during the next schedules class meeting.  The make-up test may differ substantially from the original.  There can be only one make-up exam during the semester – NO EXCEPTIONS. 

4.        Bring a No. 2 pencil for all scheduled exams; you instructor will not provide you with a pencil. 

Grading:

Student Opportunities for Assistance:

1.      Biology tutors are available free of charge.  They work out of room 512 (phone # 755-4141).  Simply go in and sign up for a tutor in a time slot that works for you. 

Tutors do not lecture.  In addition to helping with course material, tutors can help with studying tips and note taking, they can quiz a student from text or his/her notes, and can help a student with internet searches and basic word-processing skills.  Keep in mind that it is typically our top students who seek the assistance of tutors.  Visit the tutoring website at: http://faculty.stcc.edu/nash/tutoring.htm

2.      I have office hours; please do not hesitate to use them!  These are listed on the first page of the syllabus.  If you cannot make these times, you may schedule an appointment.