This document is a syllabus for a general biology course taught online by Dr. Matt Pearcy from January to May 2015. The syllabus outlines instructor contact information, course details including credits, description and materials, learning outcomes, assessments including exams and quizzes, grading criteria, policies on attendance, withdrawals, academic integrity, disability support, and preventing harassment. The course covers key biology topics like cells, genetics, and evolution through online lectures, labs, and proctored exams taken at a testing center.
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Introduction to Ethics
Alamo Colleges District •
San Antonio College •
- •
PHIL-Philosophy
Introduction to Ethics
PHIL-2306
8 Weeks Flex I Spring 2018Section 050.203343-3-0 Credits01/16/2018 to 03/10/2018Modified 01/10/2018
Contact Information
Department of Language, Philosophy, and Culture:
Materials
Elements of Moral PhilosophyAuthor: RachelsPublisher: McGraw-Hill PublishersEdition: 8thISBN: 9780078038242
Description
Classical and contemporary theories concerning the good life, human conduct in society, and moral and ethical standards. This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area and the Component Area Option of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Prerequisite(s)
INRW 0420
Objectives
Objective 1: The student will be able to articulate key concepts in ethical and moral philosophy.
Objective 2: The student will construct defensible personal beliefs about assigned philosophical topics.
Objective 3: The student will be able to analyze primary philosophical works.
Objective 4: The student will be able to recognize and assess arguments and construct counter arguments.
Objective 5: The student will be able to identify the influence of major philosophers on contemporary ethical thought and experience.
Outcomes
1 Read, analyze, and critique philosophical texts.
2 Define and appropriately use important terms such as relativism, virtue, duty, rights, utilitarianism, natural law, egoism, altruism, autonomy, and care ethics.
3 Demonstrate knowledge of major arguments and problems in ethics.
4 Present and discuss well-reasoned ethical positions in writing.
5 Apply ethical concepts and principles to address moral concerns.
6 Apply course material to various aspects of life.
7 Discuss ways of living responsibly in a world where people have diverse ethical beliefs.
Evaluation
WEEKLY READINGS
The online course will be organized around weekly readings. While the amount of assigned readings will not be extensive, they will require careful reading and rereading. Notes on reading philosophical text are provided in detail below.
DISCUSSION
Discussions will play a central role in this course, so your active participation is required. I will post on CANVAS, and take part in, discussion questions related to the readings for each of the 8 weeks. Everyone must have at least one post and must respond to TWO other student’s post. Discussion posts should be AT LEAS.
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Discussion 4
Research at least two articles on the topic of managerial issues of a networked organization. Write a brief synthesis and summary of the two articles. How are the topics of the two articles related? What information was relevant and why?
Provide the references in your responses.
Your post should be 300 words long (40 points). Respond to at least two other postings (10 points).
Note:
1. Use APA format throughout the work.
B A 6 3 3 : I N F O R M A T I O N
S Y S T E M S I N F R A S T R U C T U R E
Summer, 2019
6/27/2019 – 8/17/2019
ON - LINE
BASIC INFORMATION
Instructor: Nagamani Palla
Office:
Office Hours:
Phone:
Websites: http://cu.learninghouse.com – online class website
E- mail: [email protected] (Please include complete course code #BA63372G1)
TEXT/MATERIALS
Stallings, W., & Case, T. (2013). Business Data Communications: Infrastructure, Networking and Security
(7th ed.). Prentice Hall. ISBN: 978-0-13-302389-3.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This is an advanced course covering information systems infrastructure. The areas covered include architecture, operating platforms, database systems, data storage, networking, wired and wireless transmission, e-commerce, cloud computing, virtual servers, and mobile computing. Prerequisite: BA 602 Management Information Systems.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
· Examine how business utilizes telecommunications networks and information systems architecture.
· Analyze the design and uses of information technology infrastructure.
· Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of competing solutions.
· Examine the knowledge needed to design and implement a comprehensive information system for an organization.
· Illustrate and discuss current advances in IT infrastructure.
ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION
There following assignments are required for this course: Quiz (10) 10x20 120 Pts
Case Study (3) 3x75 225 Pts
Group Discussion (5) 5x50 250 Pts
Research Paper (1) 100 Pts
Total 695 Pts
NOTE: All assignments must be completed by the due time on the due date and are not accepted late.
GRADING SCALE
Grade
A
B
C
D
F
Percentage
100 – 90%
89 – 80%
79 – 70%
69 – 60%
Below 60%
Points
>625
556-624
487-555
417-486
<417
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Bio 181 syllabus spring 2015
1. S Y L L A B U S
Your Course Learning Plan
Course: BIO 181 General Biology 1 (CRN# 10009)
Instructor: Dr. Matt Pearcy
Time
Frame:
January 12th through May 4th (Spring 2015)
A. Instructor Contact and Communications
Phone: 928-649-5486
E-mail address:
Skype address:
Matt.Pearcy@yc.edu
mattpearcy
Office Location: VC.M 208
Student Hours: My job is to help you be successful so please come see me outside of
the classroom if you need to talk about anything at all. The sooner the
better! Official student hours will be held on Mondays from 11:00 am
to 12:00 pm, Tuesdays from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Wednesdays from
11:00 am to 1:00 pm and Fridays from 7:00 am to 8:00 am; however,
if these times do not work for you let me know and we’ll figure out an
alternative time to meet. Since the class is online many of you may
live far away from Clarkdale so email me if you need to talk to me
Classroom location: Online
B. General Course Information
Credit hours: 4.0
Course description: The class covers biological principles; emphasizing structure and
function at the molecular, cellular, and organismal levels of biological
systems.
Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Secondary school chemistry strongly recommended. Primarily for
biology majors and preprofessional students in health-related fields.
Prerequisite: Reading Proficiency. Three lecture. Three lab.
Textbooks, software,
supplies, equipment and
tools:
Biology, by OpenStax College. Laboratory Kit for Biology from E-
Science Labs.
C. Course Content and Outcomes
Course content: 1. Scientific Method
2. Basic chemistry and biological macromolecules
3. Organization of cells
2. 4. Energy and Enzymes
5. Photosynthesis
6. Cellular respiration
7. Cell division
8. Genetics
9. Gene expression and regulation
10. Gene technology
11. Data collection and analysis
Learning outcomes: 1. Apply the scientific method in problem solving (1) (PBS 1,3)
2. Describe the basic chemistry and chemical interactions of life (2)
3. Describe the structure and function of the four main types of
biological macromolecules (2)
4. Identify and describe the structure and function of the parts of typical
prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells (3)
5. Describe the properties of enzymes and their relation to cellular
metabolism (4)
6. Explain and diagram the fundamental processes of photosynthesis (5)
7. Explain and diagram the fundamental processes of cellular respiration
(6)
8. Describe the biological processes of cell division including the cell
cycle, mitosis, and meiosis (7)
9. Solve mendelian and nonmendelian genetics problems (8) (PBS 2)
10. Describe the fundamental processes of gene expression and control
of gene expression (9)
11. Describe basic genetic engineering techniques and tools including
recombinant DNA techniques and Polymerase Chain Reaction (10)
12. Conduct experiments, observe biological phenomena, and record
information in a laboratory notebook (11)
Assessments: Assessments for this course will include weekly online quizzes and four
proctored exams. The four exams must be taken at a Testing Center so
that they can be proctored. The exams will be closed book. Early in the
semester we will work out where you are going to take the proctored
exams. If you take the exams at any of Yavapai College’s Testing
Centers the proctoring will be free. If you are in a location that requires
a non Yavapai College affiliated Testing Center you may have to pay a
small fee to take the exams. (Usually about 15 – 30 dollars) You are
responsible for this fee to take the exams. Every effort will be made to
find a free testing center. There will be 11 online quizzes covering the
lecture and lab material. The questions on the quizzes will be similar,
but not identical, to those found on the exams. The point of the quizzes
3. is to prepare you for the types of questions you will see on the exams.
There will be weekly online labs. At the beginning of the semester
students will be required to complete a quiz covering the syllabus for the
class.
Grading (credit) criteria: Exams:
4 proctored exams at 125 pts apiece………………...…...500 pts.
Quizzes:
11 online quizzes at 35 pts. apiece .……………….……..385 pts.
Labs:
14 at 35 pts. apiece……………………………...…...…..490 pts.
Syllabus Quiz……………………………………….....……..25 pts.
Total Points 1,400pts.
Letter Grades: The first criterion to pass the class is to achieve a 70% average on the
proctored exams. Once that criterion is met the letter grades will be
assigned as follow:
A = 1,260 – 1,400 pts. B = 1,120 – 1,259 pts. C = 980 – 1,119 pts. D =
840– 979 pts. F ≤ 839 pts.
Labs: Labs will be graded for quality and completeness. Each lab is worth 35
points. Labs will be assigned weekly and will be due on Wednesdays at
5 pm. The lab material will be on the proctored exams so when you’re
completing the labs you’re studying for the proctored exams!
Quizzes: Quizzes will be given online about once a week. Each quiz will be
worth 35 points and will be due on Wednesdays at 5 pm. The quiz
questions will be on the proctored exams so when you’re completing the
quizzes you’re studying for the proctored exams!
Exams:
Grading Policy:
There will be four closed book comprehensive proctored exams during
the semester. Each exam will be worth 125 points. The average score
for the four exams must be a 70% in order to pass the class.
My official grading policy is that all assignments will be graded and
returned one week after they are due (or one week after I receive them in
the mail for proctored exams). However, most of the time it will be
much sooner than that.
Absences: No late work will be accepted. All assignments will be posted one week
before they are due so that students can fit the assignment into their
particular schedule. All assignments must be completed by their due
date to receive credit. No extra credit will be assigned.
Student Resources (as applicable)
Library services: Library services are available at the Prescott Campus and the Verde
4. Valley Campus libraries. Both libraries are members of a countywide
library network, which provides access to a wide-range of information
and resources at libraries throughout Yavapai County. Possession of a
College library card entitles students to access materials housed at
member libraries. Instructors may place required course materials on
reserve in the library or make assignments that require the use of library
resources.
Learning Centers: A Learning Center is available on the Prescott and Verde Valley
Campuses. These centers provide a variety of learning support for
students including tutoring, adaptive computer and equipment for
students with disabilities, and a networked general computer lab.
Tutoring: Call for details: Prescott 776-2085 or Verde Valley 634-6562
Online resources and
services:
Online writing tutoring for any academic subject is available at
www2.yc.edu/content/learningcenters
Instructor Procedures and Institution Policies
Attendance: Students are expected to attend and participate in all class meetings,
laboratories, and field trips. A student who expects to be absent due to
another school-sponsored activity or compelling personal reason must
make prior arrangements with the instructor. All course work must be
made up as directed by the instructor. A student who does not adhere to
instructor and College attendance requirements may be dropped from
the course as defined in the Yavapai College General Catalog.
Course withdrawal: After the drop/add period closes, students may withdraw until the
deadline for student-initiated withdrawals. Withdrawals result in a "W"
on the permanent transcript.
For semester-length classes 14 weeks in length or longer, the withdrawal
deadline is March 8th
For classes of 4 days to 14 weeks in length, withdrawals are permitted
until the class is 50 percent completed.
For classes of 1-3 days in length, withdrawals are permitted until the
class is 50 percent completed.
A "Y" is noted on the permanent transcript for an administrative
withdrawal. More information can be obtained from the Admissions &
Registration Office.
Academic integrity: Honesty in academic work is a central element of the learning
environment. The presentation of another individual’s work as one’s
own or the act of seeking unfair academic advantage through cheating,
plagiarism or other dishonest means are violations of the College’s
“Student Code of Conduct.” Definitions of plagiarism, cheating, and
violation of copyright and penalties for violation are available in the
Yavapai College General Catalog. All cell phones must be stowed
before beginning an assessment. The presence of a cell phone on a
5. student’s desk during an assessment will be construed as cheating and
the student will receive an F for the class. Any incident of cheating or
plagiarism on any assignment in the class will result in the student
receiving an F as their letter grade for the class.
Student code of conduct: Respect for the rights of others and for the College and its property are
fundamental expectations for every student. The “Student Code of
Conduct” outlines behavioral expectations, and explains the process for
responding to allegations of student misconduct.
Disability support services: Yavapai College is committed to providing educational support services
to students with documented disabilities. Academic support services or
accommodations for mobility impaired students must be arranged
through the ADA Coordinator (Prescott Campus: 928.776.2079 or
Verde Valley Campus: (928.634.6563).
Cell phone and pager: Yavapai College is committed to providing a quality learning
environment. All cell phones and pagers must be placed in a non-
audible mode while in classrooms, computer labs, the library, the
learning center, and testing areas. Cell phones and pagers must be used
outside these facilities.
Preventing Harassment: Students are expected to respond and write in a professional and
appropriate manner when activities are assigned to create scenarios,
discuss opinions, present on a selected subject, or post to a web board or
email. Students and faculty each have responsibility for maintain an
appropriate learning environment. Faculty have the professional
responsibility to treat all students with understanding, dignity and
respect, to guide classroom discussion and to set reasonable limits on the
manner in which they and their students express opinions. Professional
courtesy and sensitivity are especially important with respect to
individuals and topics dealing with differences of race, culture, religion,
politics, sexual orientation, gender variance and nationalities. All
correspondence between instructor and students and between individual
students must be of a professional nature. Any inappropriate language
(profanity) or correspondence of a threatening or harassing nature will
result in the student being immediately dropped from the class.
6. BIO 181 Spring 2015 Tentative Class Schedule
The general course content and learning outcomes addressed for each class are listed below. The topics covered
will include, but are not limited to, the content listed below. I reserved the right to change the contents listed
below. The following learning outcome will be addressed every week: conduct experiments, observe biological
phenomena, and record information in a laboratory notebook.
Week Date Topic
1 Syllabus Quiz is due January
16th
Chapters 1 and 2
Course Content: Scientific Method and Basic Chemistry
Learning Outcomes: 1, 2
Lab Activity: The Scientific Method
2 Lab Activity #1 is due January
21st
Chapter 3
Course Content: Biological Macromolecules
Learning Outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 5
Lab Activity: Writing a Lab Report
3 Lecture Quiz #1 is due
January 28th
Lab Activity #2 is due January
28th
Chapter 4
Course Content: Organization of Cells
Learning Outcomes: 1, 2, 4
Lab Activity: Data Measurement
4 Exam #1 is due February 7th
Lab Activity #3 is due
February 4th
Lecture Quiz #2 is due
February 4th
Exam #1 covers the material in
chapters 1, 2, 3 and 4 as well as
Lab Activities 1, 2 and 3
Chapters 5
Course Content: Organization of Cells and Energy
Learning Outcomes: 1, 2, 5
Lab Activity: Introduction to the Microscope
5 Lab Activity #4 is due
February 11th
Chapters 6
Course Content: Organization of Cells and Energy
Learning Outcomes: 1, 2, 5
Lab Activity: The Chemistry of Life
6 Lecture Quiz #3 is due
February 18th
Lab Activity #5 is due
February 18th
Chapter 7
Course Content: Cellular Respiration
Learning Outcomes: 1, 2, 5, 7
Lab Activity: Diffusion
7 Lecture Quiz #4 is due
February 25th
Chapters 8
Course Content: Osmosis
7. Lab Activity #6 is due
February 25th
Learning Outcomes: 1, 2, 5, 6
Lab Activity: Diffusion
8 Exam #2 is due March 7th
Lab Activity #7 is due March
4th
Lecture Quiz #5 is due March
4th
Exam #2 covers the material in
chapters 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 as well
as lab activities 4, 5, 6 and 7.
Chapter 10 and Chapter 11
Course Content: Cell Division
Learning Outcomes: 1, 8
Lab Activity: Respiration
9 SPRING BREAK!
10 Lecture Quiz #6 is due March
18th
Lab Activity #8 is due March
18th
Chapter 14
Course Content. Gene Expression and Regulation
Learning Outcomes: 1, 10
Lab Activity: Mitosis
11 Lecture Quiz #7 is due March
25th
Lab Activity #9 is due March
25th
Chapter 15
Course Content: Gene Expression and Regulation
Learning Outcomes: 1, 10
Lab Activity: Meiosis
12 Exam #3 is due April 4th
Lecture Quiz #8 is due April
1st
Lab Activity #10 is due April
1st
Exam #3 will cover the
material in chapters 10, 11, 14
and 15 as well as lab activities
8, 9, and 10
Chapter 16
Course Content: Gene Expression and Regulation
Learning Outcomes: 1, 10
Lab Activity: Enzymes
13 Lab Activity #11 is due April
8th
Chapter 12
Course Content: Genetics
Learning Outcomes: 1, 9
Lab Activity: Mendelian Genetics
14 Lecture Quiz #9 is due April
15th
Lab Activity #12 is due April
15th
Chapter 13
Course Content: Genetics
Learning Outcomes: 1, 9
8. Lab Activity: Mendelian Genetics Continued
15 Lecture Quiz #10 is due April
22nd
Lab Activity #13 is due April
22nd
Chapter 17
Course Content: Gene Technology
Learning Outcomes: 1, 2, 11
Lab Activity: DNA and RNA
16 Exam #4 is due May 2nd
Lecture Quiz #11 is due April
29th
Lab Activity #14 is due April
29th
No new material