1. BIOL 142 Lab
Spring 2017

2. Instructor:
Michelle Smith
Contact Information:

3. Class Web Sites: Syllabus Schedule Assignments Handouts
Syllabus
Schedule
Assignments
Handouts 3

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

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

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

7. Cell Phones
Please turn it off before arriving to class!

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

9. Participation 50 pts Participate in activities Work collaboratively
Clean up after

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

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

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

13. 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

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

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

16. Cheating Plagiarism Academic Dishonesty
See student handbook on conduct code or

17. Lab Safety

18. Lab Policies
Sign Waiver

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

20. 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.

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

22. Lab Safety

23. Lab Attire
Gloves
Goggles
No open-toed shoes

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

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

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

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