SYLLABUS BSC1005 Biological
Science 33888 Summer H2 2017
Mr. Ted Klenk |
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INSTRUCTOR |
Mr. Ted
Klenk |
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TELEPHONE MESSAGES/ EMAIL/ WEB PAGES |
407- 299-5000 ext.
1407. I have no office on
campus but can be reached though this number. Conferences can be organized before
or after class. (fax -1215, e- mail tklenk@valenciacollege.edu/tklenk or klenkt@ocps.net when atlas is down!)) web site: or http://faculty.valenciacollege.edu/tklenk/bioscienceNL.htm ALSO: Please check the message page
frequently for updates, changes and a calendar of what is next! http://faculty.valenciacollege.edu/tklenk/message.htm . I will be
contacting you by ATLAS email concerning absences and grades instead of
notices being sent out. Please be sure to check your Atlas email often. NOTE:
I am using a web site and NOT Blackboard! Valencia College is
committed to providing each student a quality educational experience. Faculty
members have set high standards of instruction for themselves and for you. If
you have a problem in a class, your first step is to talk to your instructor.
If you are still dissatisfied, you may talk with the academic dean of the
division for your class. We will work together to resolve any issues that
arise.” Weather
Emergencies In the case of weather emergencies, you
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for Valencia Alerts. Sign up for reminders at
[remind101]---simply enter this number [81010] into a text
message and text @klenkbio and I will send out a weekly
reminder to your phone about 24 hours before its due. |
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Course
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CREDITS |
3 Credit hours |
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CLASS PROCEDURE |
Each week's
schedule will be as follows: Wed and Fri 5-8:40PM |
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DESCRIPTION |
An introduction to essential principles of biological science. Topics include, but are not limited to, the nature of science and the scientific method, chemistry for biology, cell structure, metabolism, reproduction and genetics, organisms and ecology. This is a general education course for non-biology majors. It is also recommended for students who need preparation before enrolling in a biology course for science majors. |
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES |
COURSE
LEARNING OUTCOMES · Students will be able to
explain scientific method. · Students will be able to
identify levels of organization within and between organisms. · Students will explain how
living organisms function. |
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CORE COMPETENCIES |
VALENCIA
STUDENT CORE COMPETENCIES Valencia
faculty have defined four interrelated competencies (Value, Think,
Communicate, Act) that prepare students to succeed in the
world community. These
competencies are outlined in the College Catalog. In this course, through classroom
lecture and discussion, group work, and other learning activities, you will
further develop your mastery of these core competencies. In addition to specific biology
objectives, the course will also reinforce the following competencies wholly
or partially: Valencia
College Student Competencies 1. Think: CLEARLY, critically and creatively make reasoned choices by acquiring,
analyzing, synthesizing and evaluation knowledge. (lectures and examinations) 2. Value: make reasoned
value judgments and
responsible commitments (laboratory and classes) 3. Communicate: with
different audiences and using varied means (group work, written assignments
and lab reports) 4. Act: purposefully,
reflectively, and responsibly (laboratory classes) |
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EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS |
TEXT: Campbell’s
Essential Biology: Simon, Reece Dickey 5th edition (4th can also work)
http://faculty.valenciacollege.edu/tklenk/bioscience.htm SUPPLEMENTAL
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS Notes, chapter outlines, and homework are posted on my website. See http://faculty.valenciacollege.edu/tklenk for other biology links as
well |
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ATTENDANCE |
The college believes that regular attendance and
class participation are significant factors, which promote success in
college. Students are expected to attend all classes in which they are
enrolled (Policy 6Hx28:10-22). Each instructor determines the specific
attendance policy for his/her class, but
attendance must be recorded for each student. Students in BSC1005 (Biological Science) are
expected to attend classes regularly
and on time. Students
that are habitually late will be dropped from the class. Quizzes and cannot
be made up. |
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WITHDRAWAL |
The deadline for withdrawal from this
course is 7/21_. “A student who withdraws from class
before the withdrawal deadline will receive a grade of “W.” A faculty
member is permitted to withdraw a student from the faculty member's class up
to the beginning of the final exam period, for violation of the faculty
member's attendance policy, as published in the faculty member's syllabus. A student is not permitted to
withdraw from this class after the withdrawal deadline; if you
remain in the class after the withdrawal deadline, you can only receive a
grade of A, B, C, D, F or I. An I grade will only be assigned under
extraordinary circumstances that occur near the end of the semester. If you receive an I, the work missed
must be made up during the following semester, at which time you will get an
A, B,C,D or F. Failure to
make up the work during the following semester will result in you getting a
grade of F in the course. Any
student who withdraws from this class during a third or subsequent attempt in
this course will be assigned a grade of “F.” (Valencia Policy 4-07 (Academic
Progress, Course Attendance and Grades, and Withdrawals). In this class a student missing 4
lectures will be withdrawn from the class. Before
withdrawing from the class you are advised to consult the professor and an
advisor or counselor. : For a complete policy and procedure
overview on Valencia Policy 4-07 please go to: http://valenciacollege.edu/generalcounsel/policydetail.cfm?RecordID=75 Refund of fees: The date
by which students are still eligible to get back all tuition and refundable
fees is Your continued participation in the course after
the scheduled add-drop period constitutes an agreement with an acceptance of
the conditions presented in this syllabus. If you wish to drop, you are
solely responsible for initiating the process. Please review the College's
policy on Withdraw. The
Withdrawal Deadline is 7/21 If YOU withdraw by this date you
receive a grade of W. You
cannot withdraw after the date. NOTE: The
instructor WILL NOT withdraw you; that is your responsibility!! In order to academically
maintain financial aid, students must meet all of the following requirements: Complete 67% of all classes attempted, and Maintain a Valencia GPA of 2.0 or higher,
and Maintain an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher,
and Complete degree within the 150%
timeframe Detailed information
about maintaining satisfactory academic progress (SAP) can be found at: http://valenciacollege.edu/finaid/satisfactory_progress.cfm For a complete policy and procedure
overview on Valencia Policy 4-07 please go to: http://valenciacollege.edu/generalcounsel/policy/default.cfm?policyID=75&volumeID_1=4&navst=0 |
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EVALUATION |
A cumulative point system will be used. 90-100 %
= A ...80-89.5 % = B ..70-79.5
% = C ..60-69.5
% = D The student should know his/her letter grade at
all times by dividing the total points he/she has accumulated by the maximum
number of points possible at the time. (Total about 675 pts/semester). Regular attendance and active
participation are mandatory. Excused
absences should be arranged with the instructor in advance of the absence or
just have a message left in my mailbox or email that an illness or emergency
has come up. NO
MAKE-UP EXAMS WILL BE ADMINISTERED FOR UNEXCUSED ABSENCES. EXAMS
AND LAB REPORTS: A final examination will be administered. Quizzes will be given at the beginning of each class. GRADES: Grades will come from; (a) Final Exam (100) (b) quizzes [9 @20 each], (c)
homework 9 x 5 points)(8%)
NOTE: Exams: The format of exams may vary. You are responsible for keeping a record of your own grades since any alleged ‘errors’ in my
records must be substantiated. Quizzes cannot be made up but the lowest QUIZ
grade will be dropped. Homework: To be turned in by email BEFORE the quiz it covers--which is the
deadline requested. It is time stamped. No homework grade will be dropped. |
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FINAL
EXAM |
7/28
at 5pm in the classroom-AHS-210The College policy
states, “Professors are required to offer final examinations to all credit
students (except those taking coursework for audit) during the scheduled
final examination period.” Students must complete
all coursework or they will be assigned a grade of 0 for anything missing,
unless it is an optional assignment. Missing
the final exam will result in a grade of F until a make-up final exam is taken, at which time a grade
of A, B, C, D or F will be given) |
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EXTRA CREDIT |
Extra credit projects
and/or activities are not part of this course except for extra questions on
the quizzes. |
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STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES |
Students with disabilities who qualify for
academic accommodations must provide a letter from the Office for Student
with Disabilities (OSD) and discuss specific needs with the professor,
preferably during the first two weeks of class. The Office for Students with
Disabilities determines accommodations based on appropriate documentation of
disabilities (SSB 102. Phone
407 582 1523. West Campus). |
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ELECTRONICS |
Tape recorders are allowed. Laptop computers may
be used in class for note-taking purposes only. Cell phones on silent during
class. Students must refrain from text messaging during class. Cell phones
must be out of sight for the duration of ANY Quiz or Exam. If a cell phone is
observed being used during a test or quiz, you will receive a 0. |
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STUDENT SECURITY |
We want We
want to reassure you that our security officers are here around the clock to
ensure the safety and security of the campus community. It’s important to remain alert and
aware of your surroundings, especially during the early morning or evening
hours. Remember that you can always call security for an escort if you feel
uncomfortable walking alone on campus. White security phones can also be
found in many of our buildings; simply pick up the phone and security will
answer. Finally,
report any suspicious persons to West
Campus Security at 407 582-1000, 407-582-1030 (after-hours number) or
by using the yellow emergency
call boxes located on light poles in the parking lots and along walkways. |
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STUDENT SUPPORT |
Baycare Behavioral Health’s
Student Assistance Program: Valencia is committed to making sure all our
students have a rewarding and successful college experience. To that purpose, Valencia students
can get immediate help that may assist them with psychological issues dealing
with stress, anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, substance abuse,
time management as well as relationship problems dealing with school, home or
work. Students have 24
hour unlimited access to the Baycare Behavioral Health’s
confidential student assistance program phone
counseling services by calling (800)
878-5470. Three free
confidential face-to-face counseling sessions are also available to students.” Tutoring
Center: Bldg 7: 240 (Phone: 407 582 1633) Testing
Center: Bldg 7: 217 (Phone 407 582 1323) |
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ATTENDANCE POLICY |
1. ALL LECTURES ARE TO BE ATTENDED! Each day ( lecture) is equivalent to 1 week of lecture. Therefore, missing 3 lectures would be like missing 9 day classes and at that point I can withdraw you for lack of attendance. 2. The student is responsible for all material covered or assigned during
class .. If
situations make it necessary for missing class or lab you are still
responsible for all the work you missed during class. If you
miss class, you should let me know ASAP and in advance if at all possible. I
may be able to send you the assignments to help you remain current in the
course. 3. In case of absences the instructor
should be notified in advance, if possible, or e-mail ( klenkt@ocps.net ) or at least a phone message left
with the secretary. (ext. 1407) 4. Make-up work turned
in late at YOUR OWN RISK! |
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CLASSROOM CONDUCT |
Activities
which disrupt the learning environment of the classroom violate the Valencia
Student Code of Classroom Conduct. These activities include side discussions
that disrupt the learning environment for other students, the use of indecent
or abusive language, and the ringing of cell phones or beepers. |
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DISCLAIMER |
Changes in the syllabus and/or schedule may be
made at any time during the term at the discretion of the professor. Students
will be notified of any changes in class and by email. Your continued
participation in this class after the drop-add deadline. constitutes
an agreement with and an acceptance of the conditions presented in this
syllabus. |
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY |
Each student is required to follow Valencia
policy regarding academic honesty. All
work submitted by students is expected to be the result of the student’s
individual thoughts, research, and self-expression unless the assignment
specifically states ‘group project. . Any
student caught cheating on a quiz or an exam, copying homework or
plagiarizing – using someone else’s words or thoughts without giving credit –
will be treated according to Valencia’s policy on academic honesty. Penalties
can range from failure on an assignment to failure of the course and
expulsion from the college. I reserve the right to video tape all
quizzes and tests. ANY WORK
OBTAINED/PRODUCED BY DISHONEST MEANS (INCLUDING COPIED LAB REPORTS)
WILL NOT BE GRADED. |
EXPECTATIONS |
My expectations of
participants in this course: Students in this course
are expected to have fun, to be interested in biology (or at least act like
it!), and to attend each class period prepared to cover the day's
topic. Readings and other
assignments will be completed in a responsible and professional manner and
submitted on time. I expect that students
will be willing to ask questions and respect the questions of others. I also expect students to be willing
to provide critical comments regarding my facilitation of the class and that
students will seek my advice or assistance if they are having difficulty. Students must approach
this course as an exploration - an activity that they are actively and fully
engaged in - not merely a time to sit and take notes. One final key
point: YOU are
responsible for your learning in this course. I will give you ample opportunity to
learn but you must decide whether you will learn. What you can expect
of me as an instructor: Students can expect
me NOT to have all the answers! If
you are exploring this topic correctly, you should bring up topics every day
that I can either not answer or have never thought of before! You can expect me to come to class
prepared to facilitate the day's session. I will make every effort
to present relevant information in an informative, interactive, and engaging
manner. It is my
responsibility to keep the class on track during discussions and to ensure
that the class environment is a safe one where people feel confident to
participate. You should
expect me to respect you and your opinions. I will only assign tasks
that are reasonable and that I am willing to invest my time in and that will
improve your knowledge and competency. You can expect me to be available
and responsive to your needs as a student and a class. Material will be
presented primarily in the form of lectures (Powerpoint), readings assignments from the text,
and occasionally videos. Lecture will cover the points to be learned and will
direct your study from the text, however some material will be presented in
class that is not in the text. ·
Thus, you should attend class, pay attention while there, and take notes over
the material. You should plan on 2 hours of study outside of class for every
hour in lecture. The material in the latter part of the course will be based
upon material presented in the first part of the course, therefore you will
have to commit the material to long term memory.
Tips from Other Professors…
Remember that the amount of
time spent studying in relation to the amount of time you are in class is
recommended to be 4:1. Study time ratios for the lab section will probably
turn out to be about 2:1. Therefore, multiply the number of hours you are in lecture
and lab each week, and then multiply this by 3 to compute the average number
of hours you should be studying per week! You are going to be busy this
semester!
o Make copies of the semester
schedule. See how it fits in with your other academic, work or personal
schedules. Put copies of this schedule on your refrigerator, your bulletin
board, in your notebook, and on your phone
reminders. • Your workspace at home is important.
Get a selection of favorite colored pens, pencils, markers, erasers, Post-It-
notes, blank 3x5 cards (buy several hundred, as a start), white-out and a
stapler. Give yourself some inspiration- tack up a favorite photo, cartoon,
or quotation. o Peruse each chapter in the text
before really digging into it. Put a Post-If- note at the end of the chapter
so you won't have to waste time constantly seeing "how
many more pages" are in the chapter. o Look at the chapter learning
objectives and key concepts in the beginning of each chapter to get a feel for
the type of subjects you will be learning. o Note that there is a chapter
summary at the end of each chapter. Make sure that you can define all of the
selected key terms. -
To prepare for exams, follow these 5 steps: Start early. You typically need 2 weeks to
prepare for a test. Notice that the first test in just a few weeks. Start tonight! • Make and use flash cards. Study them in "down time"-
waiting in supermarket lines, while preparing dinner, during commuting (but
only if you're not driving). • Try to understand concepts, not just
memorize facts. • In a class such as this, it is
optimal to form study groups early! Meet
other students in your lecture or laboratory section, exchange phone numbers,
and start studying together soon. It will benefit you to begin making
flash cards and working on the study guides immediately! Work
hard! Success in this
course comes to those who are dedicated, persistent, and enjoy the learning
process. |
Study Tips |
“LEARNING IS AN ACTION
VERB!! Most students need
to do more than just sit through lectures and reread their notes. Spend 1-2 hour blocks of time
EVERY DAY actively
writing or discussing concepts to make them a part of your memory. Use the words you learn often, they
will sink in betterJ. Here are some study and classroom management tips that have
assisted former students: - Attend class daily and don’t be
tardy. The introduction to each lecture explains the purpose of the entire lecture.
Students who follow this rule won’t miss important information. - REWRITE YOUR NOTES soon after the lecture; if the
instructor permits, tape
record lectures and replay
to refresh your memory when you rewrite your notes. - Create flash cards with questions
you make up from the lecture with answers on the back. - Use mnemonic devises and other games
to remember concepts; go to Google images, YouTube and Khan Academy for
additional pictures and videos to clarify concepts. - Make lists of confusing topics from
your studying and ask questions. - Take advantage of the professor’s
office hours. - JOIN A STUDY GROUP and predict what questions the
professor could ask on the test. - Get the telephone number of one or
more buddies in case you are absent from a class. |
LECTURE OUTLINE
The assignments
are arranged by weeks and indicate the approximate dates for topic discussions
and are subject to change if necessary. For more info see the main Valencia Calendar http://valenciacollege.edu/calendar/
Date Lecture
WEEK OF |
LECTURE |
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6/21 |
Ch 1: Introduction: Biology
Today |
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6/23 |
Quiz 1 then Ch 3: The Molecules of life |
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6/28 |
Quiz 2 then Ch 4: A Tour of the Cell |
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6/30 |
Quiz 3 then Ch 6: Cellular Respiration then Ch 7: Photosynthesis |
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7/5 |
Quiz 4 then Ch 8: Cellular reproduction |
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7/7 |
Quiz 5
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7/12 |
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7/14 |
Quiz 6 Ch 10: The structure and function of DNA |
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7/19 |
Quiz 7 then Ch15: Microbial Life |
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7/21 |
Quiz 8 then Ch 16:
Plant, Fungi and the Move to Land |
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7/26 |
Quiz 9 then Ch 17: Survey of the Animal Kingdom |
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7/28 |
Final Exam |
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LETTER FROM THE DEAN
Expectations of a Valencia College Science Student
Welcome to the Science
Division of Valencia College’s West Campus; we are enthused to have this
opportunity to assist you in achieving your educational goals. Higher education is a privilege and an
opportunity; it is your responsibility to realize that you are in control of
those behaviors and actions that can enable success in this course.
From your professors, you can expect the following:
1.
They will be prompt, courteous and
respectful.
2.
They will provide a professional learning
environment throughout the entire scheduled instructional period.
3.
They will provide an up-to-date syllabus; when
changes need to be made, they will announce changes in a manner that is
conveyed to all students in their class.
4.
They will provide you with a course that is of
necessary rigor to prepare you for the career you have chosen; because the
class you are taking transfers to a four year college or university, it will be
taught with the same academic expectations.
The bonus of starting your education at Valencia, when compared to
attending a four year college, is you will be able to get more personal
attention with small class sizes and you will be able to save money; the
classes are not easier.
5.
They will offer time outside of class to discuss
your questions.
6.
They will be available to discuss your class
concerns in private, outside of class time; you should try to resolve your
class concerns with your professor before you try to voice your concerns with
administrators.
7.
They will respond to emails within 2 business
days.
8.
They will expect from you what they have
expected from the many students who passed their classes in the past.
In return, this is what your professor
will expect from you:
1.
You will be prompt, courteous and
respectful.
Prompt means you come to class on time, ready to work, with all assignments completed before you enter class.. It means that you have studied, that all conversations, texting and diversions come to a stop and that you are ready to contribute to a positive learning environment from the beginning of the class.
Courtesy
means you are polite in your attitude and behavior towards your professor and
classmates.
Respectfulness
means that you regard everyone’s classroom experience as valuable to them, that
you accept your professor’s expertise and experience to create relevant course
objectives and that you treat college and personal property with care.
2. You will read your syllabus; your syllabus is a contract between your professor and you. Be aware of deadlines to complete assignments on time and know your professor’s attendance policy. You will need to attend class for the full length of time allotted to your science class .
3.
You will be aware of Valencia College policies
and procedures found in the college catalog; ignorance of policies and
procedures doesn’t mean they don’t apply.
4.
You will be serious about learning; it is your
responsibility to be an active participant in your own learning. You will need to devote sufficient time to
learn the material presented by your professor; for most students, this means
you will need to spend at least two hours studying for every hour of
instruction. Learning is an action verb;
you will need to do more than sit through class and reread your notes to be
successful. To succeed in higher level
classes, you must retain the information, concepts and skills you will learn;
this can only happen if you work at learning to make the course content a part
of your long term memory. Do not cram!!
5.
You will be encouraged to produce your own study
guides. Most college professors do not
provide study guides, but they can give you tips that will help you produce
your own study guides to gain a better understanding of the course content.
6.
You will be expected to participate fully in
classroom activities. The work you
produce must be your own; cheating in any form is not tolerated and your professor
will have specific consequences, in their syllabus, which will be enforced
should cheating occur.
7.
You will be expected to contribute to a positive
learning environment. Avoid classmates
who speak negatively, or who have a negative outlook, about your class or your
professor. Instead, get to know your
professor during office hours; you will learn much more with a positive
attitude.
8.
You will be held to a high standard of maturity
and responsibility. Disruptive behaviors
will not be tolerated in the classroom..
First time disruptions will be handled by your professor and may include
a request that you leave the class .
Very serious or repeated disruptions will be reported, to the Dean of
Science and the Dean of Students, with specific consequences that can include
your permanent removal from the class.
Disruptions include:
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Being noisy when arriving late to class or
leaving early.
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Carrying on private conversations while the
professor is talking.
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Disrespectful language, tone and mannerisms.
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Sleeping or attempting to sleep in class.
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Repeatedly asking unnecessary or irrelevant
questions.
My wish is that you get the
best learning value from the science classes that you are taking. With everyone abiding by the expectations in
this letter, your science classes at Valencia should be the next step in
achieving your academic dreams.
Dr. Robert Gessner
West Campus Dean of
Science
Valencia College
LETTER FROM THE DEAN
Expectations of Academic Integrity
Welcome to the Science Division of Valencia College’s West
Campus; we are enthused to have this opportunity to assist you in achieving
your educational goals. In working to
provide you with the best learning experience at Valencia College, my
expectation is that each of our faculty and students maintain the highest
ethical academic standards.
From your professors, you can expect the following:
1.
They will be on
time to class and available during their scheduled office hours.
2.
They will
return graded tests, labs and other assignments when promised and within a
reasonable period of time.
3.
They will
answer emails and phone calls within 48 business hours.
4.
They will properly
cite their references and resources, where applicable.
From you, we expect the following:
1.
You will take
your exams without referring to any books, notes, electronic devices or
classmates unless you are specifically instructed that a test is open-book or
collaborative.
2.
You will not
tell other students about test questions or answers before or during their exam
and you will protect the exam from being seen by others.
3.
You will avoid
even the appearance of cheating by not looking in the direction of other exams,
by not wearing clothing/hats/visors that hide your eyes, by keeping your
belongings, other than pens, pencils and erasers away from your desktop, by
going to the restroom before the exam and by asking your professor for
permission and supervision if you need to retrieve another pen, pencil or
eraser from your backpack or purse.
4.
You will not
allow anyone else to be the author of any part of your essays, lab reports or
other written assignments and you will not include any materials from any sources
(books, journals, other students, the internet, etc.) unless you give credit to
those sources.
5.
Unless approved
by both professors, you may not use the same written work for a grade in two
separate courses.
It is my hope that you will think about why it is
important that we each show academic integrity and how cheating and plagiarism
affect all of us, including those guilty of these academic crimes. Some students think that it only hurts their
grade if they get caught cheating or plagiarizing, but cheaters typically lie
not only to others, but to themselves. Eventually,
cheaters pay a price.
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Those who cheat typically fail licensure exams,
since they don’t really know the material.
Without a professional license,
they won’t be able to get employment.
Would you want to be treated by a doctor who cheated in order to pass an
exam that covered his or her knowledge of your disease? Also, if they falsify a patient’s medical
records, can you guess what can happen to them?
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Research scientists who falsify data are
typically discredited and their reputations can be permanently ruined.
Ø
Although you may think your professors have no
clue when a student is cheating, usually your classmates do and some will
inform your professor.
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Cheating becomes habitual. See what happens when employees cheat their
employer.
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Students who let others cheat off them are not
doing anyone a favor. If you are in a
highly competitive field, you may ultimately be aiding your competition.
Ø
Guess what a professor says to a student seeking
a letter of recommendation when they know the student cheated or plagiarized.
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Finally, what happens to a person’s self-esteem
and to their reputation when they act unethically by cheating or
plagiarizing?
Use the following as your guide: “Each student is required to follow Valencia policy regarding academic
honesty. All work submitted by
students is expected to be the result of the student’s individual thoughts,
research, and self-expression unless the assignment specifically states
‘group project.’ To
get the most out of each of your classes, it is best to learn how to study for
long term comprehension, not just to memorize facts. Study so you can teach others what you are
learning. My motto is, “if you can’t teach what you are learning
to others, you don’t really know the material.” Academic dishonesty, in the forms of cheating
and plagiarism, will not be tolerated and for most of our science professors
will result in a student getting a zero on a test or assignment for the first
offense and then an F for the course if a student is caught cheating or
plagiarizing again; at that point the Dean of Students will also be notified. Don’t throw away your dreams and your
reputation by showing a lack of academic integrity. We wish you the best and want you to succeed
and be proud of your accomplishments at Valencia.
Dr. Robert Gessner
Valencia College West Campus Dean of Science
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I have read the above
syllabus and especially the LETTER FROM THE DEAN
Expectations of Academic Integrity.
Name:_____________________________________
Please submit the above to your homework email (to
make sure its working for you)
(paste the biovcc@yahoo.com into an email program and
them copy and paste the above statement
with your name below).