Anatomy and Physiology Fine Print, Rev 24a

Anatomy and Physiology

This is the fine print

Examinations.
Format. Examinations will be multiple choice/true-false or brief answer/fill-in/short essay, depending on class size. Unless otherwise noted, questions will be based on the material presented in lecture; the distributed lecture session outlines will serve as a guide for the material covered. This statement does not preclude the possibility of questions being asked which might serve to test the student's ability to visualize, analyze, or interpret other data germane to the field of inquiry. In addition, questions may not just test rote memorization of data, but may require the student to analyze data to arrive at the correct answer.
From time to time, questions may be added as lateral-thinking challenges to the student. Answering these questions is voluntary on the part of the student, and any answer, or lack thereof, will in no way affect the grade earned by the student on the didactic portion of the examination.
Protocol. Students must put all study materials (textbooks, notes, review cards, whatever) away at the time the examinations are handed out; further review of material once the exam has been distributed will not be permitted. It is incumbant upon the student to read the examination instructions carefully, to heed any additions or corrections indicated by the instructor, and to ask the instructor if something is not clearly explained or questioned. Be aware, however, that such questions may not be answered because to do so would betray the answer.
All exams must be returned by the designated end time for that examination; failure to turn in the exam by that time will result in a zero for the examination. If a student is late for a scheduled exam, the student will be permitted to take that examination provided that no student has already completed the exam and left the room; in addition, the student must complete the exam and turn it in by the designated end time of the examination.
During an examination, the student may not listen to any playback device, digital or analog, including, but not limited to, taperecorders, CD players, camcorders, &c. The use of calculators requires permission of the instructor.
Challenges. Any challenge to a question on an exam or to a grade earned on an exam must be submitted in writing by the class following the posting or review of the answers or grades for that exam.
Missed exams. No makeup examinations will be given. In the case of genuine emergency, prior notice or subsequent documentation must be provided. Failure to do so will result in a grade of zero being posted for that exam. Please see the lecture syllabus for information on how to contact me.

Classroom behavior.
Deportment. Proper class deportment is expected. Questions that seek to clarify or expand the lecture material are always welcome. Disruptive classroom behavior will not be tolerated, and frivolous questions that are totally off-topic, persistent argumentative questions, or questions that only serve as self-aggrandizement fall within the purview of such behavior. Students engaged in such unsociable activity will be asked to leave. If the offender(s) cannot be identified, then the lecture will be terminated, but the class will be responsible for whatever material would have been covered. Impolite behavior, such as wearing a baseball cap indoors, is merely gauche, not disruptive, and so, cannot be barred.
Portable communication devices. The use of beepers or cellular phones during class can be quite disruptive to the lecture environment. Therefore, all beepers and cellular phones must be turned off prior to entering the lecture room. Exceptions to this policy must be cleared with the instructor. Violation of this directive will be considered equivalent to disruptive classroom behavior.

Grading.
The assignment of letter grades to one's overall course average will be determined by the following rule: If the class mean is greater than (or equal to) 78, then standard letter-equivalencies will pertain; i.e., 78=C+, 80=B-, 84=B, etc. If the class mean is less than 78, then this mean score will be given the grade of C+. For example, if the mean=70, then 70=C+. If you obtain the mean score on all yours tests, you are guaranteed to receive a grade no lower than C+. Grades on a particular examination should always be viewed in a comparative light, and if a letter grade has been attached to the exam, that letter grade indicates the position of the earned score on that exam within the ABCDF-grading system.

Attendance.
University College has concluded, correctly in my view, that regular attendance in lecture and laboratory is essential to the learning experience; so much so that the administration has suggested that a student’s attendance record be used in determining his or her grade. I have adopted this proposal, having attendance account for 20% of a student’s lecture and laboratory grade.

Academic honesty.
All examinations, laboratory exercises, and other assignments, must be executed by the student, and no form of academic dishonesty will be tolerated. The following is quoted from the University College 1998-1999 Bulletin [p. 24]:

Students must accept the responsibility to be honest and to respect ethical standards in meeting their academic assignments and requirements. Integrity in academic life requires that students demonstrate intellectual and academic achievement independent of all assistance except that authorized by the instructor. Consequently, all work submitted to meet course requirements, whether it takes the form of papers, examinations, laboratory reports, computer projects, quizzes, or any other work assigned, is expected to be the student's own work produced specifically for each course.
Students who fail to meet the responsibility of academic integrity as defined here are subject to disciplinary sanctions ranging from reduction in grade or failure in the assignment or course to dismissal from the University. Details on the Code of Student Conduct and complete disciplinary procedures are outlined in the University College Student Handbook.

Academic Assistance.
Unfortunately, due to the very nature of an evening educational division, conference scheduling is an impossibility. If you need academic assistance beyond a mere clarification of lecture or lab material, the good folks at 180 Ryder Hall will be more than happy to assist you (617-373-2400). Tutorial information can be obtained from the Office of Academic and Student Affairs (617-373-8300). For more details on the services University College offers you, please see the latest Bulletin.