Biology 1442-001 , Spring 2010
Structure and Function of Organisms
Section 001 TTh 9:30-10:50 Room 121 LS

Grading: Your grade will be determined as follows

A. Two lecture examinations: 33%
B. Laboratory grade: 33%
C. Final Examination-Comprehensive 33%
D. Grades: A = 90-100; B = 80-89; C = 70-79; D = 60-69; F = below 60.

Use scantron 882 E and a #2 pencil.  Erasures should be called to the attention of the professor at the time the scantron is turned in on exam day.

Textbook: Biology, 8th ed. by Campbell and  Reece

Withdrawal:

In order to receive a grade of W, you must drop by April 2, 2010. All forms are processed in 346 and 347 Life Science. 

Drop Policy: Students may drop or swap (adding and dropping a class concurrently) classes through self-service in MyMav from the beginning of the registration period through the late registration period. After the late registration period, students must see their academic advisor to drop a class or withdraw. Undeclared students must see an advisor in the University Advising Center. Drops can continue through a point two-thirds of the way through the term or session. It is the student's responsibility to officially withdraw if they do not plan to attend after registering. Students will not be automatically dropped for non-attendance. Repayment of certain types of financial aid administered through the University may be required as the result of dropping classes or withdrawing. Contact the Financial Aid Office for more information.

Important Dates:  

A. Census Date: February 3rd, 2010
B Spring Break March 15-19.
B. Last day of classes - May 7, 2010
E. FINAL EXAMINATION - Comprehensive, Thursday May 13 8-10:30

Office hours:

Dr. Robert Neill 454 L.S.
Wednesday 11-12 and 2-4 other times by appointment
Email: neill@uta.edu
Phone:  272-2414
Biology Web Site: http://www.uta.edu/biology

MAKE-UP LECTURE EXAMINATIONS No make-up exams. Excused missed exams will be substituted for with the final exam grade. No more than one substitution for missed exams.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Familiarize yourself with course syllabus
B. Attend class regularly, on time, and remain the entire class period. Attendance will be taken.
C. Assume responsibility for your own learning
D. Adhere strictly to standards of academic honesty
E. Show respect for instructor and fellow students at all times

Americans With Disabilities Act: 

The University of Texas at Arlington is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation; reference Public Law 92-112 - The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. With the passage of federal legislation entitled Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), pursuant to section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, there is renewed focus on providing this population with the same opportunities enjoyed by all citizens.

As a faculty member, I am required by law to provide "reasonable accommodations" to students with disabilities, so as not to discriminate on the basis of that disability. Student responsibility primarily rests with informing faculty of their need for accommodation and in providing authorized documentation through designated administrative channels.  Information regarding specific diagnostic criteria and policies for obtaining academic accommodations can be found at www.uta.edu/disability.   Also, you may visit the Office for Students with Disabilities in room 102 of University Hall or call them at (817) 272-3364.

ATTENDANCE POLICY. Attendance is recommended at each lecture and excessive absences can potentially affect your course grade.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY. It is the philosophy of The University of Texas at Arlington that academic dishonesty is a completely unacceptable mode of conduct and will not be tolerated in any form. All persons involved in academic dishonesty will be disciplined in accordance with University regulations and procedures. Discipline may include suspension or expulsion from the University. "Scholastic dishonesty includes but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, collusion, the submission for credit of any work or materials that are attributable in whole or in part to another person, taking an examination for another person, any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student or the attempt to commit such acts." (Regents' Rules and Regulations, Series 50101, Section 2.2).

COURSE DESCRIPTION. Structure and Function of Organisms (3-2) 3 hours credit. The study of structure and function in plants and animals. Topics to be covered include structure at the level of the cell, tissue, organ and individual growth, transport/circulation/gas exchange, nutrition, reproduction, development, endocrinology, and animal neural regulation. The laboratory will examine plant and animal structure and function with observational and experimental approaches. Prerequisites: BIOL 1441.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: To understand the major physiological mechanisms that allow plants and animals to function.

DROP FOR NON-PAYMENT OF TUITION. Payment must be received by the term due date of January 13, 2010 or your registration will be cancelled.

FINAL REVIEW WEEK

A period of five class days prior to the first day of final examinations in the long sessions shall be designated as Final Review Week.  The purpose of this week is to allow students sufficient time to prepare for final examinations.  During this week, there shall be no scheduled activities such as required field trips or performances; and no instructor shall assign any themes, research problems or exercises of similar scope that have a completion date during or following this week unless specified in the class syllabi.  During Final Review Week, and instructor shall not give any examinations constituting 10% or more of the final grade, except makeup tests and laboratory examinations.  In addition, no instructor shall give any portion of the final examination during Final Review Week. Classes are held as scheduled.

STUDENT SUCCESS SERVICES AVAILABLE:

The University of Texas at Arlington supports a variety of student success programs to help you connect with the University and achieve academic success. These programs include learning assistance, developmental education, advising and mentoring, admission and transition, and federally funded programs. Students requiring assistance academically, personally, or socially should contact the Office of Student Success Programs at 817-272-6107 for more information and appropriate referrals.

BOMB THREATS:  If anyone is tempted to call in a bomb threat, be aware that UTA will attempt to trace the phone call and prosecute all responsible parties.  Every effort will be made to avoid cancellation of presentations/tests caused by bomb threats.  Unannounced alternate sites will be available for these classes.  Your instructor will make you aware of alternate class sites in the event that your classroom is not available.

PREREQUISITE  Biology 1441.

MavMail

UT Arlington has adopted MavMail (e-mail) as an official means of communication with students.   Students are required to check MavMail regularly.  Further information regarding your student email account can be found at:   http://www.uta.edu/oit/email/

After Hours Safety Escort

The Sam Mav Escort service provides a service to assist students, faculty, staff and campus visitors to reach their destinations after regular business hours. The hours of service are 7:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., Sunday through Saturday.  817-272-3381

Mandatory Online Safety Training:
1.  Go to http://www.uta.edu/training.

2.  Log on using your network log-on ID and password (what you use to access email).  If you do not know your NetID or need to reset your password, visit https://webapps.uta.edu/oit/selfservice/ .

3.  The available courses for completion will be listed under “Training I’m Enrolled In”.  Complete the course entitled ‘Student Lab Safety Training – General.’  ***NOTE:  If you completed Wet, Dry or Biology Lab Safety Training course last semester for another class, that training is still applicable until the end of this academic year.  Please follow instructions in #4 to print the certification page for your TA.

4.  Go to ‘Training I’ve Completed’ and print the displayed page for your TA.  Verify that it shows clearly your name, and that ‘General, Wet, Dry or Biology’ training is completed/passed and the date when the training was completed.  If you have just completed the training but it is not updated on the ‘Training I’ve Completed’ page, please log out of the system and log back in.  If the training still does not show up on this page, call the Helpline at 817-272-5100.

5.  If you were enrolled in a course with a lab last semester and did not complete the training or if you do not see training for this academic year listed, email compliance@uta.edu providing your name, a contact phone number, NetID and course (e.g. BIOL 1441-005) and request the appropriate training for your course.

6.  Students who have not completed the training by census date may be dropped from the lab (and consequently the lecture).

7.  Lab Safety Training is required to be completed once every academic year.  Training completed in the Fall semester is valid for the Fall, Spring and Summer sessions.  It is your responsibility to print your training certification page and turn it in each semester to your TA for each course with a lab you are enrolled in.

For training specific questions, contact the Environmental Health and Safety office at 817-272-2185. 

For technical assistance with the training, please contact the Office of Institutional Compliance at 817-272-5100 or email compliance@uta.edu