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1. Anything turned in late may incur a 10 per day late penalty for every day of the week Note that some of the course introductory assignments in Blackboard may be set to not allow late submissions Any timed assessment like lesson quizzes and unit exams will have a penalty of 10 of the maximum points subtracted every five minutes over the time limit after an initial five minute grace period 15 for exams For example if submitted 11 minutes after time limit the penalty would be 20 Regrades If you feel one of your assignments has been graded incorrectly you think you deserve more points you must send your instructor an e mail where you indicate which assignment by the name given in the grade center and tell exactly what you think is graded incorrectly This must be done before finals week Regrades requested during or after finals week will be done at the instructor s discretion Saving Graded Materials You should save all your graded materials until you receive your final grade for the course Attendance Tardiness amp Make up Policy Attendance You are paying to take this course so you should come Be sure to regularly at least once per week enter our course to see what is happening and to complete your work Note that all students are responsible for all material in all parts of the course including assignments policy changes schedule changes et cetera announced in Blackboard or by e mail whether2. whatever your final percentage is determines your grade so if 0 01 away from next higher grade you will receive the grade earned not the next higher grade Grading or Evaluation of Your Learning Point Distribution Component Percentage Grade Percentage SoftChalk Lessons 6 A 90 00 or greater lowest 1 of 12 dropped B 75 00 89 99 Sapling Learning Homework 12 C 60 00 74 99 lowest 1 of 12 dropped D 50 00 59 99 Quizzes lowest 2 of 12 24 dropped one E below eu OU Participation fewest Tet wiki poseia 10 Note Even though these grade cut offs Unit Exams hea are probably lower than you are used to both count s you will still need to work hard to earn the grade you would like Other Grading Issues Checking your Grade At any given point in the semester you can calculate your own grade using the information above Note this course uses a weighted point system You may also check your grade in Blackboard during the semester by clicking on the View My Grades button Please check it for accuracy Syllabus CHE AnP docx Grade Corrections Hopefully your grades will be recorded properly but mistakes can happen If you feel there is an error with your grade please bring it to the instructor s attention immediately see section on Regrades Page 5 of 8 Fall 2015 2016 Syllabus for CHE 109 Overview of Human Chemistry Late Work
3. Sapling Learning has lots of built in features to help students learn the material Be sure to utilize this help when you need it so that you will be ready to succeed on the quiz over the lesson Feel free to consult course materials if you are unsure of an answer as homework is meant to help you learn the material Your instructor will have to manually move your homework grade from Sapling Learning into Blackboard this should be done about once per week Your lowest homework score will be dropped Quizzes To complete a lesson you will need to successfully pass a quiz over it The quizzes are meant to be taken closed books and notes unless indicated otherwise Taking the quizzes under the same conditions you will have for the proctored unit exams ensures that you will be ready for those unit exams Syllabus CHE AnP docx Each lesson has two versions of the quiz version A and version B You will only have one attempt at version A If you score 75 or more you will then be able to move on to the next lesson Quiz B will also appear in case you want to try and get a higher score If you do not score 75 or more on quiz A you must take version B You may take quiz B as many times as it takes to score more than 60 which will also unlock the next lesson For Quiz B only the attempt with the highest score for each lesson will count towards your grade If you always pass the lesson with quiz A you may not have any quiz B grades if
4. explains the rights and responsibilities of both students and faculty and covers such matters as classroom and campus conduct students academic rights and procedures for dealing with academic dishonesty It can be found at http www kctcs edu en Students Admissions Academic_Policies Code_of_Student_Conduct aspx Cheating and Plagiarism Cheating including plagiarism will not be tolerated You are all adults and know that cheating is wrong Cheating includes but is not limited to copying from another person s paper letting another person copy from your paper possessing a written or electronic crib during an exam or quiz turning in another s work as your own using instructor banned resources to complete an assignment Also remember that plagiarism can be as simple as not giving proper citation for a direct quote See the KCTCS Code of Student Conduct for more details Penalties for such offenses can include any or all of the following a zero on the part of the assignment in question a zero on the entire assignment a reduced grade in the course a failing grade in the course expulsion from the college See the KCTCS Code of Student Conduct for more details To ensure that you are not accused of cheating during assessments you must be sure that your desk is completely clear of material Only writing implements calculators and the paper passed out may be used unless told Page 7 of 8 Fall 2015 2016 Syllabus for CH
5. to be self paced but to ensure timely completion there are due dates to ensure adequate progress is being made You may always go faster than the suggested pace There are 12 lessons and two unit exams which must both be proctored During the typical 16 week semester one lesson or exam must be completed each week During a half 8 week semester two lessons or one lesson and exam must be completed each week Overview The course has been designed to cover chemistry topics relevant to human anatomy and physiology and is thus geared towards those students who plan on taking anatomy and physiology in the future Official Description Covers chemistry topics relevant to human anatomy and physiology including properties of matter atomic structure nature of bonds chemical reactions solutions organic functional groups carbohydrates proteins enzymes lipids and DNA from the KCTCS Catalog found here http www kctcs edu Students Programs_and_Catalog aspx Prerequisites Prerequisite or Corequisite MAT 55 ENC 91 and RDG 185 or appropriate score on placement exam Syllabus CHE AnP docx Page of 8 Fall 2015 2016 Syllabus for CHE 109 Overview of Human Chemistry College Goal This course best supports the college s second mission goal to maximize student achievement through an institutional commitment to effective teaching and support services Course Objectives and Student Learning Outcomes Upon succes
6. 3 2015 Also please note that if you are on financial aid you must attend through at least 60 of the semester or you will owe all your financial aid money received back to the federal government and the college Contact the Records Office at your home college and follow the withdraw procedures of your home college All JCTC students may send enrollment requests including withdraw requests by sending an e mail from their KCTCS e mail account to jf records office kctcs edu The e mail which must be from the student s KCTCS email must include the student s KCTCS ID number the course in question and any necessary documentation or approval from the instructor Incompletes An T is only given under extenuating circumstances where a student has almost finished all course work Please contact the instructor as soon as possible if you think you may need this option To qualify for an incomplete you must be able to see at least two Syllabus CHE AnP docx preferably all three of the three blue happy faces within the course They can be found in the following locations after successfully completing lesson III after taking the general chemistry unit exam after successfully completing lesson IX Syllabus Changes The instructor reserves the right to modify the syllabus or schedule as needed during the semester Other Rules Students are expected to follow the rules laid out the KCTCS Student Code of Conduct It
7. E 109 Overview of Human Chemistry otherwise You are not allowed to access your cell phone while taking any assessment in this class you cannot even use it as a calculator In addition if you are seen using your cell phone during an exam or quiz you will receive a zero on it Classroom and Testing Accommodations Students with disabilities who require accommodations academic adjustments and or auxiliary aids or services for this course must contact the disabilities services office on their home campus as soon as possible Please DO NOT request accommodations directly from the professor or instructor If you require assistance during an emergency evacuation notify your instructor and the disability services office at your home college The appropriate contact information for your college s disability services office can be found at http www kctcs edu en Students Disability_Se rvices aspx For Jefferson students needing services contact the Access Ability Resource Center ARC on the appropriate campus as soon as possible Please DO NOT request accommodations directly from the professor or Sources of Help instructor Once you visit ARC you will be given a letter to give to your instructor If you require assistance during an emergency evacuation notify your instructor and the ARC Downtown Technical and Carrollton Campuses of JCTC Terri Martin Director Downtown Campus VTI 319 502 213 2375 _ ter
8. Fall 2015 2016 Syllabus for CHE 109 Overview of Human Chemistry General Course Information Instructor e Name Kaya A K Muller e Office SCI 200E at Jefferson Community and Technical College Southwest e Office Phone 502 213 7237 fax 502 213 7367 e E mail kaya muller kctcs edu e Social Media http www facebook com KayasChemistryCormer e Office Hours There are over ten hours listed below If the office is ever empty during office hours and there is no note posted then I should be back shortly You may also come ask questions while I am in lab you will just have to wear eye protection and lab students needs come first If you cannot make it to these times you can always make an appointment I will be in my office at other times and will help you if I have the time Also you may arrange to meet me on line Just contact me to set it up Questions that are e mailed are typically answered within 48 hours except weekends If your email is not answered send again Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday _ Friday g 9 30am 2 30pm 9 30am 2 30pm ae noon 3 00pm aR 7 40 10 40pm noon 3 00pm Web sites everything can be accessed through Blackboard e Blackboard http elearning kctcs edu e Main Course Page http legacy jefferson kctcs edu users kaya muller CHE109 CHE109index htm e Sapling Learning https www saplinglearning com Schedule This course is designed
9. be over the six organic and biochemistry lessons The exams must be proctored Each student is responsible for setting up a time to take the exams Do not wait until the last minute to try and take your exams The college proctoring center you want to use may require several days or weeks of advance notice If you are a Jefferson student you may arrange a time to take the exam with your instructor by emailing her kaya muller kctcs edu or you may obtain a Jefferson proctor by going here http www jefferson kctcs edu en About_Us eL earning Proctored Exams aspx Proctor information for students at other colleges may be found here http www kctcs edu en Students LearnB yTer m Proctor_Exams aspx Once you have arranged for your proctor send me their contact information so that I may send them the password to access the exam Questions on the two unit exams will be based on reading assignments SoftChalk lessons homework wiki content quizzes and the course syllabus Basically everything in this course is fair game Almost all of the exam questions come from the same pools that the quiz questions were pulled from Extra Credit There will be some extra credit offered throughout the semester for instance see the extra credit memo posted in Blackboard Please do not ask for more than what will be offered It is preferable for you to do the required work to the best of your ability Because there is extra credit available
10. il e Regular internet access of Web based course materials Optional Materials e Principles of Anatomy amp Physiology 13th edition by Tortora amp Derrickson e Natural Sciences Learning Laboratory SCI 106 a k a the MaLL a free tutoring resource center for math and science courses e A three ring binder is recommended to keep your chemistry papers together Required Hardware and Software Blackboard is the learning management system LMS used by KCTCS it is the site where online courses are accessed Blackboard is NOT software that you must buy or install to your computer it is an online website that REQUIRES a reliable internet connection and a computer with an updated web browser You can always find an updated web link to Blackboard at your home college s website On the Blackboard log in page you ll find a list of supported operating systems Windows etc and web browsers Internet Explorer Firefox etc It is the student s responsibility to have access to this required technology for the duration of the course Computer labs are available on campus Meeting Times and Rooms Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday CHE 109 57Z1 PS 57642 on line course Syllabus CHE AnP docx Page 2 of 8 Fall 2015 2016 Syllabus for CHE 109 Overview of Human Chemistry Course Requirements Course Flowchart Do Homework Complete Softcha
11. lk Post to Wiki Study Time Chemistry is a cumulative subject What we learn today will be needed later in the semester and will help you later when you take anatomy and physiology Students generally find chemistry to be a very difficult subject In general you should study for two hours for each hour you spend in class This is a one credit course so if we met in person it would be for about an hour a week Considering that hour plus the two outside class hours you should expect to spend an average of three hours per week studying for just this class during a regular 16 week As an average you could end up spening more or less time You may find that you have to study more for this class than others you have taken If you do not have adequate study time your grade may be lower than you would like You will find that forming a study group helps you to learn the material better A good place for that in an on line course is to utilize the discussion boards Lecture Discussion Since this is an on line course we won t ever meet for a traditional lecture If you want assistance from fellow students or the instructor you will need to contact them The discussion boards are a great place to post questions that allow anyone to answer students or the instructor The course wiki may have the answer to your question so be sure to check it often You may also send an email to your fellow students Blackboard has that featu
12. ly we will have a great semester but if you ever have any problems or complaints please come talk to me about it I am very willing to work with you to resolve any issues you have If you feel that we cannot resolve the issue you may take the complaint up the chain of command as follows Instructor Department Head Division Chair next in line Kaya Muller Dan Parry Charlie Purvis Cathy Wright SCI 200E SCI 100L SCI 200C SOC 105R 502 213 7237 kaya muller kctcs edu 502 213 7386 daniel parry kctcs edu 502 213 7295 charlie purvis kctcs edu 502 213 7273 catherine wright kctcs edu Whew That s it Let s have a great semester Syllabus CHE AnP docx Page 8 of 8
13. or not they read it There are no points associated with attendance Excused Absences If you know in advance that you have a serious excusable conflict for example surgery religious holiday observance funeral etc which will cause you to be unable to complete any part of this course by the due date be sure to make arrangements with the instructor in advance If you miss any part of this course due to an unforeseeable excusable situation sickness computer trouble etc you must call leave a message e mail or talk to the instructor within a week of the incident to Other Course Policies Support and Troubleshooting Online students should refer to the Student Support tab at the top of any Blackboard page to find a number of support Syllabus CHE AnP docx explain the situation You will also have to provide documentation proving your situation doctor s note repair receipt and so on If you have documentation and I agree to excuse the absence we will determine how you can make up the work as determined by the instructor Note If you do not follow these procedures it will not be possible to make up the missed work Only the instructor gets to decide what is excusable not students Unexcused Absences If you miss any part of this course due to an unexcused absence or an undocumented excusable absence usually you will lose all points associated with what you missed or have the appropriate late penalty a
14. pplied Examples of unexcused absences oversleeping concerts sporting events too busy illness without doctor s note family vacations and so on Note that absences that would normally be excused will be deemed unexcused if not properly informed of them as required above resources specifically for online students These include a general KCTCS Online orientation Blackboard tutorials and tips for success instructions for obtaining assistance Page 6 of 8 Fall 2015 2016 Syllabus for CHE 109 Overview of Human Chemistry with technical difficulties local campus distance learning contacts etc The Bb Help amp User Manual button within our course will take you to a page with that information Sapling Learning also has links for technical support before the links to the assignment or you may click the at the top right of the page Non Discrimination Statement Jefferson Community and Technical College is an Equal Opportunity institution committed to the policy of providing educational opportunities to all qualified students regardless of economic or social status beliefs sexual orientation age national origin or physical or mental disability Class Withdraws The last date to withdraw with a W without the instructor s signature is Monday October 12 2015 If you wish to withdraw after that date please note that the last day the instructor will normally give permission is Friday November 1
15. re and or your instructor to ask questions Your Syllabus CHE AnP docx Once pass next Repeat on lesson unlocks new Lesson or take exam Tf fail review all materials then instructor should answer emails within 48 hours excluding weekends If you don t receive a reply within that time please resend your email You are responsible for making sure that you understand all the student learning outcomes for a lesson If you do not understand something ask questions Questions are welcomed Note that all students are responsible for all material in all parts of the course including assignments policy changes schedule changes et cetera announced in Blackboard or by e mail even if they don t read it Textbook Readings You will start each lesson by reading a chapter or two from Krieger s A Visual Analogy Guide to Chemistry There will also be several reading assignments from the optional textbook by Tortora amp Derrickson Principles of Anatomy amp Physiology 1 3 edition At the Jefferson Community and Technical College Southwest library both of these textbooks can be found on reserve Both books can also be found on reserve at the JCTC SW MaLL If the campus nearest to you does not have a copy of the specific A amp P textbook they probably have a similar one which would still provide the more in depth look at the A amp P topics Use the descriptions of the reading in our book to t
16. rif martin kctcs edu Southwest Shelby and Bullitt Campuses of JCTC Nancy Birkla Disability Resource Manager Southwest Campus Student Community Building Room 103 502 213 7120 nancy birkla kctcs edu Students from any JCTC campus in need of accommodations related to a hearing loss or deafness should register with Deaf amp Hard of Hearing Services DHHS office within the ARC on the downtown campus Services include interpreting note taking and provision of ALD devices All JCTC Campuses Venetia Lacy Interpreter and Coordinator of DHHS Downtown Campus VTI 319 502 213 4218 venetia lacy kctcs edu Besides your instructor the college has many avenues to assist you in your education and learning For instance below is a list of resources If updates are needed they will be posted in BlackBoard Academic Advising http jefferson kctcs edu en Academics Advising Center aspx Writing Centers http jefferson kctcs edu Academics Academic_Divisions Downtown HUM DT Writing Center aspx http jefferson kctcs edu Current_Students Smither Writing Center aspx Tutoring Hilary Sorter Tutoring Coordinator hilary sorter kctcs edu Library http jefferson kctcs edu en About_Us Library aspx http jefferson kctcs edu About_Us Library Ask a Librarian aspx Math Labs if applicable http jefferson kctcs edu en Academics Jefferson_Counts QEP labs aspx Protocol for Student Complaints Hopeful
17. ry and find equivalent readings in the similar text SoftChalk Lessons After you have read the required text assignments you will complete the SoftChalk lesson over the material Within each lesson Page 3 of 8 Fall 2015 2016 Syllabus for CHE 109 Overview of Human Chemistry you will find readings and activities to work through written by the instructor to see if you understand the concepts Most of these activities can be reset and attempted again in the same sitting Others you would have to exit and reenter to be able to attempt again for full credit You may attempt these lessons as many times as you like to try and get the highest grade possible Only the Softchalk attempt with the highest score for each lesson will be used to calculate your course grade and your lowest score of the 12 Softchalk lessons will be dropped Feel free to revisit these lessons to brush up on whatever topics you need to before exams Since only your highest score will go into your grade you could just redo part of a lesson while studying the low score would not hurt your grade since only the highest scored attempt goes into your course grade Homework Once you have gotten some initial practice with the material using the SoftChalk lessons you will go to Sapling Learning to complete homework problems for the lesson Each student will need to buy his or her own access to Sapling Learning However you can get two weeks access before paying
18. sful completion of this course the student will 1 Demonstrate an understanding of basic general chemistry including matter and energy atoms and elements chemical bonds chemical equations and reactions solutions and acids and bases 2 Demonstrate an understanding of basic organic and biochemistry topics including functional groups carbohydrates proteins and amino acids enzymes DNA and RNA and lipids 3 Apply chemical information to bioenergetic processes in the body Data will be collected on the exams to measure how well the third objective is being met See the Student Learning Outcomes handout for more detailed information General Education Competencies and Evaluation Methods The General Education Competencies from the KCTCS Catalog are can be found in the catalogue here http www kctcs edu Students Programs_and_Catalog aspx This course teaches strengthens or uses most of the quantitative reasoning outcomes all of the natural sciences outcomes and a few of the written amp oral communication outcomes Required Materials Materials required for online classes can be purchased at the KCTCS Distance Learning Bookstore at http kctcs bncollege com e A Visual Analogy Guide to Chemistry by Krieger ISBN 978 089582 835 4 print copy available through bookstore or ebook can be found at www kno com e Access to Sapling Learning for our course see separate handout for more details e Regular access to your KCTCS student e ma
19. you never opted to take a Quiz B to attempt a higher grade Your lowest two quiz scores will be dropped If you are ever unable to score 60 or more on quiz B even though you have gone back over the required materials please contact the instructor for assistance We need to make sure that you learn the material so that you can progress on to the next section The quizzes almost always pull questions from pools that will be drawn from again on the exams Doing well on the quizzes will prepare you to do well on the unit exams Version B of the quizzes can also be used as a study tool for the unit exams since only your highest scored attempt will count towards your course grade Participation You will be informed when an item will count towards this category Most of the points earned here will be from required wiki posts For each lesson you will be required to post at least once to the course wiki Wiki posts will be graded off of the rubric that is posted in Blackboard The rubric contains two categories participation and relevance Each category is divided into full half and no credit based on your posting see rubric for more information Your lowest wiki assignment will be dropped Unit Exams There will be two exams this semester and no final exam The first exam will be over the first six general chemistry lessons Page 4 of 8 Fall 2015 2016 Syllabus for CHE 109 Overview of Human Chemistry The second exam will
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