BIOL 141 Lab Fall 2015

Michelle Smith Instructor: Contact Information:

Syllabus Schedule Assignments Handouts Class Web Sites:

Fall 2015 Aug 24-Dec 17 M 1-3:45, T 1-3:45; 4-6:45 Sec 60042, 60054, Imiloa 103 Lab Time & Location

Imiloa 136 TR 11:00-11:30 or by appointment

Anatomy & Physiology of: Cells and tissues Bones Muscles Nervous system Sensory system Course Topics

Please turn it off before arriving to class! Cell Phones

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

50 pts Participate in activities Work collaboratively Clean up after Participation

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

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

100 pts Purpose Introduction Procedure Results Discussion References Research Paper OSMOSIS

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

No plus or minus final grades Grading Grade cutoffs: A = above 90% B = 80%-89% C = 70%-79% D = 60%-69% F = below 59% Practical Examinations(2) 500 points Pre-Lab Quizzes100 points Lab Report100 points Lab Manual Exercises 200 points Attendance 50 points Participation 50 points TOTAL 1000 points

Cheating Plagiarism See student handbook on conduct code or

Lab Safety

Lab Policies Sign Waiver

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

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

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

Lab Safety

Lab Attire Gloves Goggles No open-toed shoes

Preparation Read assignment before attending lab Bring Additional Lab Info.pdf 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 your eyes open to your surroundings. If your not sure, ASK!