Spring 2019 Course Syllabi
Textbook(s): Organic and Biochemistry by Blei and Odian. W.H.Freeman, Publisher Course Requirements: Class and lab attendance is necessary to be successful in class because each new topic builds on the topics that precede it. *Practice assignments will be given and graded random basis, these problems will help prepare for quizzes and exams. General Education Goals/Objectives: (1)For a student to have a greater appreciation and understanding of the world of organic and biochemistry and the role that each of them plays in their everyday lives. (2) For each student to be able to use this knowledge in their future. Relationship to Campus Theme: A greater understanding of biochemistry and organic chemistry will lead to a greater respect for the environment with components of technology used to reach this understanding. Students will explore how biochemistry and organic chemistry career options. Classroom Policies: Grades will be based on total points using the following percentage system: 100-90, A; 89-80,B; 79-70,C; 69-60,D; <60%F. Assessment methods- measurement of the expected general education outcomes will be achieved through exams, quizzes, laboratory exercises and a final project. Exams- There will be 5 exams during the course of the semester. All exams will be worth 100 points. If you are going to miss an exam, you are expected to make it up ahead of time. Make up exams will be worth 70%, which must be made up within a week following the original exam. Lecture- Lecture outlines are available on our moodle shell. Exam questions will originate from lectures and end of the chapter questions. Quizzes- There will be 10-12 quizzes. End of the chapter questions will not be graded but may be used to assist you on the quizzes. The quizzes cannot be made-up. Laboratory- The laboratory portion of the course provides an opportunity to integrate lecture concepts with observable activities. Lab reports are due during the following lab period. Labs not turned in on time are worth 50% of the graded score on the lab. Cell phones- Need to be turned off and stored during class!!!! No headphones! Student Email Policy: Dakota College at Bottineau is increasingly dependent upon email as an official form of communication. A student’s campus-assigned email address will be the only one recognized by the campus for official mailings. The liability for missing or not acting upon important information conveyed via campus email rests with the student. Academic Integrity: All laws pertaining to copyright infringement must be adhered to closely. any information you used in oral presentations must be adequately documented and referenced, giving credit to the appropriate person(s). Academic honesty is expected.any violations of these terms is sufficient grounds for immediate failure and removal from class. Disabilities and Special Needs: If you have a disability for which you need accommodations, you are encouraged to contact; Jacalyn Migler 228-5672 jacalyn.migler@dakotacollege.edu to request disability support services as early as possible during the beginning of the semester.
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