BIO 111: BOTANY
COURSE INFORMATION SHEET
SPRING 2003(JAN 13 - MAY 12)

INSTRUCTOR: Cynthia A. Herbrandson
PHONE: 965-3931 Ext. 2346
OFFICE HOURS: See posted in office
Email herbrandsonc@kellogg.cc.mi.us

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK:

1. Stern, Kingsley R. Introductory Plant Biology, 9th edition. W.C. Brown 2003
2. Stern, Kingsley R. Laboratory Manual to Plant Biology, 9th edition. W. C. Brown 2003
3.  Lab Notebook: 5 x 5 Quadrille Ruled, 10" x 8"

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GRADE:

Your course grade is based upon the total number of points accumulated from both lecture and lab. This includes all individual tests and assignments throughout the semester. Final grades will be assigned according to the following percentage scale.

• A = 95-100
• A- =90-94
• B+ =87-89                             TOTAL COURSE GRADE WILL
• B =   84-86                            BE BASED UPON the percentage of 500 POINTS
• B- =80-83
• C+ =76-79
• C = 73-75
• C- = 70-72
• D+ =67-69
• D = 63-65
• D- =60-62
• F = 59 -

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Prerequisite:  A one semester lecture and laboratory course which includes the study of structure, physiology and natural history of plants. Provides a background for more advanced courses and should be elected by pre-medicine as well as prospective Biology majors.

EXAM/QUIZ POLICY:

LECTURE:

Lecture quizzes will be 10 points/

LAB:

- Lab Quizzes will be given weekly upon the completion of the unit of study. The quiz will be a 10 point "exit quiz" based upon the Preparation and Review questions in your lab manual, field trips and drawings.

- Missed laboratory sessions must be completed within the week they are scheduled. Lack of Attendance to a lab session will result in a (0) for lab points that week.

- Lab Notebooks will periodically collected and checked for "successful" completion of the assigned drawings.

- During "field-trip" labs, appropriate outdoor attire must be worn to protect against winter cold and wet. Please come prepared!

EXCESSIVE ABSENCE:

When repeated or extended absence in either lecture and/or lab reaches levels where successful completion of the course is jeopardized, an "excessive absence" report will be made to the counseling staff. An attempt will then be made to contact the student to resolve any problems. Continued absenteeism may lead to administrative action.

Cheating is NOT permitted. Any students caught cheating will receive NO points for the exam or quiz in which the cheating occurred and/or will be subject to the disciplinary procedures of Kellogg Community College (at the discretion of the instructor).

DISCLAIMER:

Information contained in this syllabus was, to the best knowledge of the instructor considered correct and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of the semester. However, this syllabus should not be considered a contract between Kellogg Community College and any student, nor between the instructor and any student. The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of Kellogg Community College, to make changes in the course content or instructional techniques without notice or obligation.

ADA Statement:    Kellogg Community College does not discriminate in the admission or treatment of students on the basis of disability.  KCC is committed to compliance with the  American Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Academic Policies:

Dropping:  If you wish to drop this course you  may do so before the course starts for a full refund.  If you drop the course before 1/10 of the course has been completed (between the first and second session) you may get a refund minus a $5 drop fee.  It is the responsibility of the student to withdraw before the deadline

REFUND DATE:                       January 24,2003

WITHDRAW DEADLINE:        April 27,2003

* Lab Investigation Project

1. Field work Group Accountability & Data collection                           50 POINTS

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