Syllabus Highlights

This page lists some information that may be helpful as we go through the course. Consider bookmarking this page, so that you can come back to it later.

Exam and Other Assignment Due Dates; Late Work Policy

Lecture videos and labs are accepted up to five days late with a 20% deduction each day. Discussion board initial posts are accepted up to two days late for a 20% deduction each day. No late replies are accepted. Exams and Getting Started Module assignments are not accepted late. However, if there is an extenuating circumstance preventing you from completing an exam or other assignment on time, please let me know as soon as possible so that we can figure out a plan. No late work is accepted during Week 8/Finals week, or after the end of the course.

Instructor Information and Course Help

Jason Librande (“Jason” or “Professor L.”). I am reachable via email at libranjr@wlac.edu; I will try to get back to you within 24 hours. I am also available to meet with students Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3-6pm via Zoom. If those times/days do not work for you, please feel free to reach out about scheduling another time. I am more than happy to meet with you outside of those times/days.

If at any point you need help with the course, you can reach out to me. There is also tutoring available from both West LA and a third party tutoring service called NetTutor. For technical help with Canvas, please see this web page. 24/7 technical support from Canvas is also available. If you need help getting logged into Canvas for the first time, see this webpage.

Course Materials (abbreviated)

Human Physiology 8th ed. by Silverthorn (~$170 new); Physiology Lab Manual (see Canvas, free); Blood Typing Kit (~$10)