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**NOT CURRENTLY TEACHING THIS COURSE**

 

Syllabus

Course Description:  This is a yearlong course that covers the structure and function of the major human body systems.  Lab practicals are part of the course work and participation is required.  Labs will include fetal pig and cat dissections.

Classroom Information & Behavior: 

• A classroom set of textbooks is available to supplement class activities.  Students needing a book at home can check one out from the teacher.
• Students are expected to be in their seats and prepared to start working when the bell rings.  Those not yet in their seat will be marked tardy.  Referrals for excessive tardies will be given in accordance with the student handbook and posted tardy policy.
• Attendance in class is important and expected.  School policies will be followed, which include possible loss of credit for excessive absences; refer to the student handbook for more information. 
• Students are expected to come to class prepared to take notes.  At the least, students should have a pen or pencil and notebook paper.  It is suggested that students use a spiral notebook specifically for note-taking purposes and use a section of a 3-ring binder for returned papers and handouts.
• Respect for the classroom learning environment is expected.  Therefore, all hats and electronic devices should be put away during class.  Those items still in use during class will be confiscated by the teacher.  Continued infractions may result in disciplinary action.

Lab Safety: 

• Do not touch any equipment or begin a lab until you have been given all the instructions.
• Handle all lab speciamens with care and respect.
• Do not use cracked or broken glassware.
• Report any breakage, spills or injuries immediately.
• Clean and return equipment to its proper place when finished.  Clean lab area and wipe off table.
• There is a zero tolerance for running or horseplay.  This behavior will cause removal from class for the remainder of the period and will result in a '0' for that day's work, which cannot be made up.

Grading: 

• A weighted grading system is used for all class work.  Grades are weighted as follows:  Tests/Quizzes/Projects=30%; Labs=30%; Class/Homework=20%; Semester Final=20%.  The grade is cumulative for the semester. 
• The grading scale is: 90-100%=A; 80-89%=B; 70-79%=C; 60-69%=D; 59% and below=F.
• There is no extra credit.
• All work will have a due date when assigned; the work is expected on that date.  No late work will be accepted, unless the student has been absent.  Projects assigned weeks in advance are expected on the due date, or the first day back to class.
• Students are responsible for collecting any notes from the teacher and missing assignments from the "Make-Up File" after an absence.