General Zoology 2010

Required Materials | Syllabus | Grading Policies | Attendance Policies | Faculty Contact Info | Course Prerequisites | Other Policies & Procedures | Academic Honesty | Withdrawals & Audits | Course Objectives | Hardware/Software Requirements

Textbook

Hickman, Jr. CP, Roberts LS, Keen SL, Larson A, l'Anson Helen, Eisenhour DJ.. 2008. Integrated principles of zoology, 14th ed. McGraw-Hill: Boston. 910pp. ISBN: 978-0-07-297004-3.

Required Materials

You will need a CPSrf "clicker" available at the bookstore through einstruction. Go to einstruction.com to register. You will need the class key G39722L779.

Register for the online learning ceter for Integrated Principles of Zoology at www.mhhe.com/hickmanipz14e. This site contains chapter quizzing, flash cards, web links and more.

Suggested Materials

Colored pens or pencils.

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• All exams will be taken in class. Assignments cannot be completed for points after the due date and time. Be sure to allow yourself enough scheduled time to take any quizzes, exams, or complete any projects. Notify your instructor immediately with any problems. There will be no makeup assignments available. The use of notes, books, binder, texts, etc. is not permitted for any test.
• Make-up Exam Policy
  Make-up exams will be permitted only under extenuating circumstances and only with prior notification and documentation (original funeral notice, original doctor note, etc.). The instructor reserves the right to create alternate make-up exams for students who are not able to take the scheduled, on campus exams. Exams cannot be made up after the exam date has passed unless prior arrangements have been made.
• All make up exams will be given at the end of the semester at a time and place scheduled by the instructor. It will not be the same exam (nor necessarily the same format) as the regularly administered exam but will be over the same material.
• You cannot make up any classroom participation points.
• Any assignments of the online learning center may not receive credit if past due.
• I reserve the right to modify the testing in the class based on circumstances which may arise. This includes the number of exams/quizzes, type of quiz or exam (multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, true/false, essay, etc.).

How Your Grade Will Be Determined:

• Participation:
  o Active participation is expected of all students in this course.
  o Check your email and course discussions regularly. Ask questions.
  o Post and respond to messages.
• BCC Attendance Policy: Please familiarize yourself with BCC's Attendance Policy. In addition, the following policies are required for my course.
• Regular Attendance is strongly encouraged. It is doubtful a passing grade can be earned with excessive absences. Roll will be taken. Do not come into lecture/lab late or leave early. If you are absent and miss an exam, that represents a drop grade for you. Remember, you cannot miss the final.
• You are responsible for material covered in lecture. If you miss a lecture, you are responsible for finding out what was covered, any assignments or any special instructions or announcements before the next class session. This includes homework, handouts, and other assignments.
• Please do not come to class late. You may miss special instructions or guidelines. If you do show up for class, please plan to remain for the entire class. If you cannot attend class, be sure to get the notes from someone who did attend. I will not allow anyone in class late. I consider an individual late the moment I begin my lecture. Unfortunately, none of the clocks on campus are synchronized, so it's better to show up early rather than late.
• Sleeping or loud behavior will not be tolerated. If you need sleep, please go home. If you doze off, I will ask you to leave. If you don't hear something, please ask the instructor and not your classmates. Any disruption in class will result in your being asked to leave the class.
• Turn off all beepers, cellular phones, and alarms on watches before you come into class! If your beeper or cell phone beeps or rings during class, you will be asked to leave.
• College policy prevents guests or children in the classroom.

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Faculty Contact Information Faculty Contact Information Office Phone: 954-201-8902 Department Phone: 954-201-8965 Email: fsearcy@broward.edu Department Fax: 954-201-8975 Office Hours: Click "Office Hours" to see posted hours. On occasions, I have meetings that may conflict with office hours. I encourage you to call to set up an appointment to ensure I am in the office. BCC's Emergency Hotline Number: 954-201-4900 Instructor Biographical Information Fred Searcy earned his BA and MS in biology from the University of Mississippi and an MLS in Library and Information Science from Florida State University. He came to BCC in 1985 to initiate the botany and zoology courses on South Campus. He spent four years in the military as a radioman in U.S. Coast Guard copying Morse code. He was stationed in Corpus Christi, Texas aboard the CGC Reliance and at Radio Communications Station New Orleans. His resume includes a stint as a plant ecologist for the Bureau of Land Management in Miles City, Montana; a park manager at Golden Memorial State Park in Walnut Grove, Mississippi; and high school and community college teacher in northeast Mississippi. He was selected as "Educator of the Year" for Itawamba County (Mississippi) and Professor of the Year for BCC South Campus for 1989 and 2007. He received the Sensormatic Endowed Teaching Chair in 1999 and the Emil Buehler Endowed Teaching Chair in 2007. He is also past President of the BCC Faculty Senate and past President of the United Faculty of Florida, BCC Chapter. Faculty Web Site: www.broward.edu/~fsearcy

Course Prerequisites Course Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite - REA0006C COLLEGE PREPARATORY READING I. Computer Knowledge & Skills: Students in this course should be familiar with the following computer skills: File Management - You should be familiar with finding and saving files on your computer. The Internet - You should be familiar with connecting to the Internet through an Internet Service Provider or network connection. Web Browser Software - You should be familiar with using web browser software to navigate the Internet and locate information. Email - You should be familiar with sending and receiving email messages. Attachments - You should be familiar with sending email messages attached with files. Word Processing - You should be familiar with creating, editing, saving, and printing documents in Microsoft Word. Other Requirements You will need a BCC email address to access the online portion of this course. Obtain a County Library Card or University/College Library Card. You may get one at either South Regional, North Regional, or Central Library. These cards will allow you to use select library databases.

Other Policies and Procedures Special Needs | Academic Honesty | Emergencies | Copyright | Withdrawals/Audits | Special Needs: Students having special needs as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act should notify the Office of Disability Services as early in the term as possible. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the Disability Support Office prior to document disability prior to receiving services. Notify the instructor after you have contacted the Office of Disability Services so the instructor can consult with the Office of Disability Services to discuss what reasonable accommodations would be appropriate for your situation. Academic Honesty (Cheating): Each student's academic work must be the result of his or her own thought, research, or self-expression. Cheating includes, but is not limited to: copying the work of another person (plagiarism) or permitting your work to be copied by another person, discussing test answers or questions with people who have not completed the test, distributing assignment materials to other students, poses sing course materials that have not been formally released to students in the course, and collaborating on the completion of assignments not specifically designated in the syllabus as being "group projects". Cheating will be considered a breach of Broward Community College's Code of Conduct Policy and may result in academic penalties (zero points on the assignment/test in question, a failing grade for the course), disciplinary action, and/or a referral to the Dean of Student Affairs. Examples 1) If it appears two or more students have submitted the same material for any solo assignments, each student involved will receive zero points for that assignment. 2) If it appears a student has copied an assignment from published material (including Internet sites), the student will receive an zero points for that assignment. Return to Top Critical Event Procedure: In the event of a school closing due to weather or other major event that might impact class schedules, the instructor will post an announcement indicating what changes (if any), the event will have on the course schedule and due dates. Return to Top Copyright: The materials used on this course Web site may be protected by copyright and are only for the use of students enrolled in this course for the purposes associated with this course and may not be retained or further disseminated. Return to Top Withdrawals and Audits: No withdrawals will be give for any reason. It is the student's responsibility to withdraw from this class by the withdrawal deadline if you are not earning the grade you want or will not be able to complete the course. To view important dates (including withdrawal deadlines) for this semester, visit the college calendar on line. Please note the State of Florida mandates students will be allowed three (3) attempts to successfully complete this course. This includes your original grade, any audits, and any withdrawals. The third attempt at this course will result in a grade. The third withdrawal from this course automatically becomes an "F". The state policy for remedial courses is more stringent. You are responsible for changing to audit or withdrawal. If you simply quit attending without officially withdrawing or auditing after the first exam, you will be awarded an "F" at the end of the term. To withdraw or audit, you must go to the registrar. After the date to withdraw or audit has passed, you will receive a grade in the course, no exception. To audit, you must have my permission, attend lab or class regularly, take all quizzes, exams, practicals, etc., and complete all assignments. Failure to do so will result in a grade of "W". You may be penalized on your grade(s) if you do not conform to all the above. Return to Top

Official College Outcomes & Objectives of Course Click on the above link for the pdf file of the official college outcomes and objectives for this course.

Course Hardware and Software Requirements To complete the online segments of this course, you must have access to computer hardware and software that meets or exceeds BCC's minimum hardware and software standards* for e-learning courses. It is strongly recommended you check your computer to verify its hardware and software configuration meets or exceeds the BCC standard. * BCC's hardware and software standards can be found at http://www.broward.edu/flexible/student.jsp. Click on "Computer Checkup" then carefully read and follow the directions on "Browser Tune up." Important! You must enable the pop-up feature for your browser. If you are using Netscape or Internet Explorer, you will not be able to access some information unless this feature is enabled. Attention AOL Users: Students using AOL should pay particular attention to the section addressing issues related to AOL. To avoid AOL dropping your connection, set up a private chat room to suspend AOL's idle timer. See AOL's help function for more details. Attention Windows XP Users: Users who have upgraded to Windows XP from Windows 95,98,ME,NT,2000 do not need to download any additional files. Windows XP does not include the Java Virtual Machine (JVM). The JVM is used by some tools within the course. Students with new machines or who perform a clean installation of Windows XP will automatically be offered the choice to perform a one-time download of the virtual machine the first time you try to access any tool within tye course that uses Java. You must download the entire file before continuing to use the college web site. Technical and Access Problems If you attempt to use hardware or software which does not meet the BCC standard, it is possible you will encounter technical difficulties when accessing your online course which could interfere with your ability to view content or complete assignments. If you encounter difficulties accessing content in WebCT or in logging in, please contact the Help Desk at http://www.broward.edu/webct/help.jsp. To avoid unforeseen technical complications which may occur, even when you think everything is working well, it is strongly recommended you complete and submit your assignments well ahead of schedule. If you do not have access to a computer which meets or exceeds BCC's minimum hardware and software standards, you can use an "open lab" computer at any BCC Learning Resource Center. Check your campus for the hours of operation of the LRC Open Computer Lab at http://www.broward.edu/libraries/index.jsp. Please remember the computer lab attendants are there to ensure the computer equipment is working properly, not to help you with your assignments. Direct all questions regarding this course to your instructor. Lack of access to a computer which meets BCC's hardware and software standards or difficulty connecting to the Internet are not a valid excuse for failure to complete the online portion of course requirements on time. Additional Software Required for this Course You will be required to have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. It is a free download found at www.adobe.com. Any word processing documents you may be required to submit for this course must be submitted in Microsoft Word format. (Not Microsoft Works, text, not ascii, not PDF, etc.) If you do not have proper software on your computer, you can use the Microsoft Word program on any of the "open lab" computers at any BCC Learning Resource Center. Only word processing documents in Microsoft Word format will be accepted. Please virus check documents before sending them. Panda Software offers a free online virus check. Any email you send to the instructor via BCC or the college server must include a subject category which includes the name of your class. If this is not provided, your email will not be opened.