Mrs. Thomas' Science Web
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Instructor: Mrs. Manda Thomas Room: 111 Email address: mthomas@griswold.k12.ia.us
Course Description: This class is a college-prep course designed for students pursuing a college degree in medicine or a science-related major. The class will build on already-introduced biology concepts. Anatomy of the human body and physiology of the systems will be the emphasis. Some medical terminology will be taught. Dissection will be a learning tool.
Classroom Expectations: This classroom will be a place of learning and engaging the mind in a scientific way. There will be a level of respect in the classroom, respect of each other, teachers, paraeducators, the room, and all belongings. Disruptions will not be tolerated; however please feel free to ask questions and join in class discussions. 1. The Golden Rule: Treat others and their belongings the way you would want to be treated. 2. Come to class prepared. Bring a pen, a pencil, textbook, notebook, and three ringed binder. If you forget these items you will not be allowed to go get them. I will have extra pens and pencils for sale if you forget your own. 3. Be in your assigned seat when the bell rings. Any one not in his seat will be counted as tardy. 4. Bring extra work to each class to work on if finished with the assignment. 5. Bring the reading book for the semester project to read. For our lab situations the above rules apply along with the following. 1. No food, drink, or gum allowed. There are chemicals present when we do labs that could be potentially harmful and we do not want contamination of our results. 2. No loose fitting clothing. Some of our labs call for use of an open flame. 3. Long hair needs to be pulled back. Once again we are working with various chemicals and open flames. 4. You must have closed toe and heel shoes on when we are working in the lab. If a glass beaker would shatter, I do not want the risk of getting glass in a foot or a cut if a scalpel blade is dropped. Three ringed Binder: I expect you to have a three ringed binder that is dedicated to Anatomy and Physiology. In this binder I expect you to keep the following: 1. Notes 2. Handouts 3. Reviews 4. Labs 5. Lab write ups 6. Vocabulary 7. Project notes, papers, etc Your corrected papers will be kept in the room in a file in the file cabinet assigned to your class. You must keep all materials because you will be graded on the every quarter and each semester. Both the binder and your folder will be graded. KEEP THESE ITEMS IN THE BINDER ALL YEAR LONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Homework/Assignments: Homework is to be completed before the beginning of class or it will be considered late. At the beginning of class, place your homework in the appropriate tray. These assignments will then be stapled together and any paper not in there will be considered late. If you finish an assignment or project early, please feel free to turn it in ahead of time. Late work: I do not accept late work. Once in the “real world” your boss won’t allow you turn projects, reports, etc in late. You might as well get used to it now. Disease Portfolio: You will be required to create a portfolio over the systems we cover. This will be graded each quarter and each semester. The final grade will be taken in April/May. Absences: If you are gone it is your responsibility to get the assignment, notes, and schedule time to make up tests and quizzes. If you miss a class period there will be a sheet just inside my door with your name on it, the assignment, any handouts, and what needs to be completed by the next class written on it or stapled to it. You have 3 days to make up a quiz. You have 5 days to make up a test. If you know ahead of time that you are going to be gone, it is your responsibility to come get the assignment and it will due the day you get back.
Exams: Exams will consist of multiple choice, true/false, short answer, matching, and one essay question. Each exam will be announced (hopefully) a week in advance and will be discussed in more detail as the time approaches. Grading Scale: 98-100 A+ 93-97 A 90-93 A 87-90 B+ 83-86 B 80-82 B- 77-79 C+ 73-76 C 70-72 C- 67-69 D+ 63-66 D 60-62 D- 59 & Below F
Weights: Homework: 10% Test/Quizzes: 50% Portfolio: 25% Articles: 5% Folders: 10%
You are welcome to check you grade as often as you would like. I will try to get you a grade checks every couple of weeks. If you are caught cheating and/or plagiarizing you will receive a zero for that assignment and further action may be taken. There is no EXTRA CREDIT in my class. If you work hard, do your homework, you won’t need it.
Resource Links for Anatomy and Physiology Human Anatomy Online - InnerBody.com Gray, Henry. 1918. Anatomy of the Human Body |
