Grading

Exams: (82% of Your Final Grade)

The course is divided into 4 units, each culminating with a lecture exam worth 115 points and a lab exam worth 110-120 points.

Lecture exams will consist of multiple choice, fill-in-the-blanks, matching and short answer questions.
Laboratory exams are timed exams requiring that you identify the materials listed in your lab manual and interpret physiological data from lab experiments.
Sorry, but there will be no make-up exams, except with documented emergencies!

Homework/Lab Assignments:

You will also be evaluated on several homework and lab assignments totaling 185 points. These assignments are listed on the class schedule with point values and due dates. Homework is assigned in two ways. For each physiology lab, there will be a document (Word/Excel) which you can access from the module of that week. Additional homework will be assigned online using Mastering A&P. All homework assignments must be typed.

Quizzes:

There will be 2-3 quizzes for each unit. Many are a review of the unit, but some may require you to research and/or study a particular topic outside of class time. Each quiz is worth 5 points and the material may show up on the unit test as well.

ATTENTION: No extra credit work is available.

Academic integrity:

I expect that all students will behave honorably. Cheating will result in a zero on the assignment or exam and you will be reported to the Dean and Vice President. Students work extremely hard to successfully earn an A or B in this course. It is unfair and unethical to misrepresent your potential to professional programs.

Examples of cheating include (but are not limited to):

Copying another person’s work or submitting work that is not your own.
Changing answers after work has been graded
Using notes, a cell phone, or any other aid during an exam.

GRADED ASSIGNMENT POINTS PER ASSIGNMENT TOTAL FOR SEMESTER

4 lecture exams 115 points each 460 total (42%)

4 lab exams 110 points each 440 total (40%)

Cadaver Quiz 20 points each 20 total

Lab assignments 5-20 points each 105 total

Homework 5-10 points each 30 total

Class Quizzes 5 points each 40 total

1105 points

GRADING SCALE:

A = 90% of possible points

B = 80% of possible points

C = 70% of possible points

D = 60% of possible points

F = below 60%

Tips for success!

I know learning and balancing life is hard work and can be stressful. To help reduce that stress and improve the likelihood of completing this course successfully:

Allow yourself the time and space you need to do your best work.
Don't procrastinate.
Don't try craming all this information at once. It is a lot to learn, so give yourself time every day.
If you get stuck, reach out to me or one of your peers. I welcome your questions and I am here to help you. I want you to succeed!

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