BIOL 142 Lab Spring 2017

Instructor: Michelle Smith Contact Information: Email: miliefsk@hawaii.edu

Class Web Sites: Syllabus Schedule Assignments Handouts www.wcc.hawaii.edu/facstaff/miliefsky-m/ Syllabus Schedule Assignments Handouts 3

Lab Time & Location Sec 64413 M 8:30-11:15 Imiloa 103

Imiloa 136 TR 9:45-11:30 or by apt

Course Topics Anatomy & Physiology of: Endocrine Cardiovascular System Respiratory System Digestive System Urinary System Reproductive System

Cell Phones Please turn it off before arriving to class!

Attendance 50 pts Mandatory Be on Time! Don’t expect labs to end early. Let instructor know if you anticipate an absence.

Participation 50 pts Participate in activities Work collaboratively Clean up after

Pre-Lab Quiz 100 pts Be on Time! 1st 10 minutes of class Posted on my website.

Research Paper 100 pts Purpose Introduction Procedure Results Discussion References Mammalian dive reflex

Lab Manual Exercises 200 pts Due at the beginning of each lab

EXAMINATIONS: 2 exams 250 points each (500 pts) No make-up or retake THE LAST LAB PRACTICAL WILL BE HELD DURING THE LAST WEEK OF CLASSES, NOT FINALS WEEK. Form study groups

EXAMINATIONS: Bring your own scantron At bookstore 6 for $1.25

Grading Practical Examinations(2) 500 points Research Paper 100 points Pre-Lab Quiz 100 points Lab Manual Exercises 200 points Attendance 50 points Participation 50 points TOTAL 1000 points Grade cutoffs: A = above 90% B = 80%-89% C = 70%-79% D = 60%-69% F = below 59% No plus or minus final grades

Cheating Plagiarism Academic Dishonesty See student handbook on conduct code or http://www.hawaii.edu/student/conduct/imper.html

Lab Safety

Lab Policies Sign Waiver

Lab Safety Prohibited Food Drink Smoking Cell phone Horseplay Open-toed shoes

Lab Safety Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for each chemical used is available to you upon request. Know where 1st aid kit, eye wash and other safety equipment is.

Lab Safety Please Report The Following to the instructor: Injuries Broken equipment Broken glass or tools

Lab Safety

Lab Attire Gloves Goggles No open-toed shoes

Preparation Read assignment before attending lab Prepare for prelab quiz Complete Homework Assignment

Behavior Have a positive attitude! Work cooperatively with group members.

Clean-up Everyone participates Disinfect your work area Put equipment away

Most Important Keep you eyes open to your surroundings. If your not sure, ASK!