Major (70%) Tests and Projects/Presentations

1.Spring 2014 Course Syllabus Subject: Pathophysiology Teacher: Ms. Tomar Email: [email protected] Location: RM N233

Course Introduction Welcome to Pathophysiology! This course will focus on the mechanisms of disease in the human body and will include discussion of both infectious and noninfectious diseases with greater emphasis on the latter. We will discuss the effects of disease on the molecular, cellular, tissue, organ, body, population, and species levels. We will build on material learned in medical microbiology, introduce and make connections with various subdisciplines within biology, and draw inspiration from chemistry, environmental science, public health, and history.

Grading System Major (70%) tests and projects/presentations You can expect to have approximately 2 tests and 1 project/presentation per six weeks grading cycle.

Minor (30%) quizzes, labs, class work, and participation Daily activities and short assessments will account for nearly a third of your overall grade, and putting forth your best effort in completing these assignments on time is vital to your success in this class.

Required Materials 1½” binder pocket folder (optional) dividers pencils with erasers loose leaf notebook paper pens spiral notebook (optional) highlighter (optional)

Course Outline Unit 1: Viruses & Prions Unit 2: Cancer Unit 3: Genetic & Non-Infectious Diseases

Class Expectations 1. Be present, both physically and mentally. 2. Be punctual to class and in your seat when the bell rings. 3. Come prepared with materials for the day’s lesson. 4. Make it a habit to participate in class discussions and activities. 5. Bring a positive attitude to class. 6. Behave in a manner that is pleasant and professional.

Policies & Procedures Minor Grades All work must be neat, complete, accurate, and submitted on time if you wish to receive credit for it. I will stamp homework assignments on the day that they’re due. Late, incomplete, or fraudulent work will not be stamped. You must turn in all relevant stamped assignments as one stapled packet (stapled before coming to class) in chronological order (oldest assignment on top) at the beginning of class on test day in order to receive credit for the assignments. Failure to follow directions will cost 10 points on each assignment. You may turn in unstamped work for a late grade (minus 25 points for each late assignment). Late assignments that are also incomplete will lose 50 points or more, depending on the level of completion. Major Grades Late work will result in a loss of 11 points for every day that it is late. (This applies to major grade assignments completed primarily outside of class, such as papers and projects, and excludes tests.)

Absences It’s your responsibility to collect make-up work from me on the day that you return to class. Ask classmates what you missed, and get the notes from a friend. Check Gradespeed daily to see if you’re missing any grades and to find out what assignments are coming up. Ask me during class and/or come to tutorials if you need additional help. If you were absent on the day that an assignment was due, you must turn in the assignment the day that you return to school. If you were absent on a test day, you must make arrangements with me to make up the test on a Monday or Friday during lunch within one week of the original test date.

Tardies Get a tardy pass from the deans’ office before coming to class.

Electronic Devices Cell phones, MP3 players, earphones, etc. may be used with teacher permission only. Put them away before the start of class. No electronic devices may be used in class while tests or quizzes are out, even if you’re finished with your test/quiz.

Eating No eating in class.

Tutorials Mondays and Fridays in my classroom during lunch. Bring your curiosity and your questions!

Materials It is your responsibility to be prepared for class every day. I will not lend materials or provide additional copies of handouts if you lose yours or forget to pick them up.

Retakes  Retakes are for tests with grades below 75 only.  Only one retake is allowed per six week grading cycle.  The maximum grade that can be earned on a retake is 80.  Bonus points will not be added to a retake grade.

. You must sign up for the retake within 24 hours of the grade’s posting to Gradespeed. . In order to qualify for a retake, you must attend one full tutorial (Monday or Friday lunch only) and show me your notes, warm-ups, and all assignments relevant to the test material. (Be sure always to write the date on your notes and warm-ups and complete any missing notes or warm-ups before coming to tutorials. Have them organized and ready to go before coming to tutorials. I highly recommend using a spiral notebook exclusively for warm-ups to keep them neat and orderly.) . Retakes must be completed either the Friday or the Monday following the original test date during lunch. . Since most tests will be given and grades posted on a Monday, you will be expected to sign up for the retake that Tuesday, attend tutorials that Friday, and complete your retake the following Monday. . If you were absent on a test day, you have one week from your test date to complete your retake, unless it is the last week of the six week grading cycle, in which case you must complete your retake sooner. You must notify me of your intent to retake the test, meet all of the aforementioned criteria to qualify for a retake, and schedule a retake time with me.

Failure to meet any one of these criteria will disqualify you from the retake. NO EXCEPTIONS.

*This syllabus is subject to revision. **Revised 3/4/14