COURSE INFORMATION
| Instructor Name
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Dr Matthew McClure
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| Building/Office Number
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Academic Center (AC), Room 242
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| Office Hours
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Monday & Tuesday: 9:00-11:00am; 12:15-1:00pm; 3:00-6:00pm.
Wednesday & Thursday: 9:00-11:00am; 12:15-1:00pm.
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| Virtual Hours
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Friday Virtual Office Hours: 9:00-11:00am
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| Office Telephone
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(409) 882-3304
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| Email Address
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matt.mcclure@lsco.edu
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Course Description
BIOL 1408 - Biology for Non-Science Majors I (Lecture + Lab) 4-3-2
Provides a survey of biological principles with an emphasis on humans, including chemistry of life, cells, structure, function, and reproduction. Laboratory activities will reinforce a survey of biological principles with an emphasis on humans, including chemistry of life, cells, structure, function, and reproduction.
*Only offered during fall semesters. Course Identifier 26.0101 AC
Required Textbook & Materials
· Concepts of Biology, by Openstax. https://openstax.org/details/books/concepts-biology Electronic version can be downloaded for free. Print version can purchased directly from Openstax or their distributor.
· Four Scantron #882 forms and #2 pencil for lecture exams.
Upon registration for classes, LSCO students are automatically charged $14 per semester credit hour for access to all required textbooks, lab manuals, lab codes, and electronic books on the first day of class through the Gator Book Pack. Information about the LSCO Gator Book Pack as well as responses to common FAQs can be found on LSCO's webpage. ALL STUDENTS WILL HAVE UNTIL THE SECOND DAY OF THE SEMESTER TO OPT-OUT OF THE GATOR BOOK PACK.
Every student MUST have access to the required textbooks by the week of class. The student will be responsible for all assignments given. Failure to have a text may result in being dropped from the class. Failure to follow instructions (written or oral) will result in penalties.
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will acquire the following course learning outcomes:
Core Objectives
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Student Learning Outcomes |
Learning Activities |
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1. Distinguish between prokaryotic, eukaryotic, plant and animal cells, and identify major cell structures. |
Class and laboratory instruction, discussion, assigned readings, quizzes, exams, written assignments |
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2. Identify stages of the cell cycle, mitosis (plant and animal), and meiosis. |
Class and laboratory instruction, discussion, assigned readings, quizzes, exams, written assignments |
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3. Interpret results from cell physiology experiments involving movement across membranes, enzymes, photosynthesis, and cellular respiration. |
Class and laboratory instruction, discussion, assigned readings, quizzes, exams, written assignments |
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4. Apply genetic principles to predict the outcome of genetic crosses and statistically analyze results. |
Class and laboratory instruction, discussion, assigned readings, quizzes, exams, written assignments |
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5. Describe karyotyping, pedigrees, and biotechnology, provide an example of the uses of each, and identify their importance. |
Class and laboratory instruction, discussion, assigned readings, quizzes, exams, written assignments |
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6. Identify parts of a DNA molecule, and describe replication, transcription, and translation. |
Class and laboratory instruction, discussion, assigned readings, quizzes, exams, written assignments |
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7. Analyze evidence for evolution and natural selection. |
Class and laboratory instruction, discussion, assigned readings, quizzes, exams, written assignments |
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8. Apply scientific reasoning to investigate questions, and utilize scientific tools such as microscopes and laboratory equipment to collect and analyze data. |
Laboratory instruction, discussion, assigned readings, quizzes, exams, written assignments |
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9. Use critical thinking and scientific problem solving to make informed decisions in the laboratory |
Laboratory instruction, discussion, assigned readings, quizzes, exams, written assignments |
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10. Communicate effectively the results of scientific investigations. |
Laboratory instruction, discussion, assigned readings, quizzes, exams, written assignments |
General Education Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course the successful student will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the following competencies and mastery of the associated learning outcomes at a level consistent with the achievement and performance expected for college students:
Core Objectives |
Associated Class Activities |
Associated Measures |
Critical Thinking Skills:
Creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information.
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Activities:demonstrate critical thinking skills as evidenced by the ability to analyze facts, synthesize factual information, and evaluate opinions in light of the facts presented throughout this course |
Measures:Short answer questions, written assignments, and term paper |
Communication Skills:
Effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral and visual communication.
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Activities:Written activities include short answer questions, and written assignments. Written assessments, class discussion of course materials |
Measures:Written assignments, quizzes and exam questions, reports, term paper |
Empirical and Quantitative Skills:
Manipulation and analysis of numerical data or observable facts resulting in informed conclusions.
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Activities:Hands-on activities, group activities, outside activities |
Measures:Written assignments and reports, quizzes and exam questions |
Teamwork:
Ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal.
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Activities:Group-based activities |
Measures:Written assignments and reports |
Social Responsibility:
Intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities.
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Activities:Social Responsibility is not a General Education Outcome addressed in this course |
Measures:Social Responsibility is not a General Education Outcome addressed in this course |
Personal Responsibility:
Ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision-making.
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Activities:PersonalResponsibility is not a General Education Outcome addressed in this course |
Measures:Personal Responsibility is not a General Education Outcome addressed in this course |
Course Topical Outline
DATE TOPIC TEXT CHAPTER
August 21, 23 Introduction to Biology 1
August 28, 30 Chemistry of Life 2
September 6 Cell structure and function 3
September 11 EXAM I
September 13, 18 How Cells Obtain Energy 4
September 20 Photosynthesis 5
September 25, 27 Reproduction at the Cellular Level 6
October 2, 4 The Cellular Basis of Inheritance 7
October 9 EXAM II, Book Report citation due
October 11, 24, 26 Patterns of Inheritance 8
Oct. 31, Nov. 2 Molecular Biology 9
November 7 Viruses supplemental (some is in Ch 17)
November 9 Biotechnology 10
November 13 EXAM III
November 15, 20, 27 Evolution and its Processes 11
November 20 Book Report Due
November 27, 29 History of Life on Earth supplemental
Dec. 4 Review
December 11 FINAL EXAM, 1:00pm (location pending)
Major Assignments Schedule
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Book Report: Each student will choose and read a book (non-fiction, 150 text page-minimum) related to a topic covered during this semester. The citation information will be submitted for approval by the date of the second lecture exam. Citations must follow APA style (see http://library.lsco.edu/help/basic-citing-apa.pdf for guidelines). The report is due November 20 and is to be submitted electronically by email. The report will summarize the book in the student's own words (direct quotes must be properly cited, and should be kept to a minimum), relate the book to course content, and reflect upon the impact of the book upon you. As with any written assignment you are expected to use the conventions of standard American English. Grammar and Spelling, therefore, will be assessed as well as the content of the report. The report must be typed, double-spaced, using Times Roman 12 font size and margins not exceeding 1.00”. Text size is 3 pages minimum. Maximum score on the paper will decrease 10% every calendar day past the due date.
Final Exam Date
December 11, 2023 - 1:00 PM
Through December 11, 2023 - 8:00 PM
COURSE POLICIES
Academic Honesty
Students subject to penalty due to academic honesty have the right to appeal the decision. Refer to the current LSCO Catalog for details on the appeal process.
*Plagiarism is the taking and using writings of another as one’s own.
**Any student caught cheating or aiding another student in cheating will be receive a grade of zero for the exam or assignment in question. If cheating occurs on a regular basis, the instructor will have the student dropped from the course with a grade of F.
*** This syllabus statement serves as official notification of the right to appeal.
Electronic Communication
LSCO students are required to use either their LSCO Blackboard account or their LSCO email account (Office 365 / Microsoft Outlook) for all electronic communication. In order to ensure the privacy and identity of the student communicating via electronic methods, LSCO faculty will direct students to use their LSCO email accounts rather than personal accounts. If a student has trouble accessing their LSCO email account, they should contact the LSCO Help Desk at (409) 882-3033 or helpdesk@lsco.edu.
LSCO students are required to use their LSCO email account (Office 365 / Microsoft Outlook) for all electronic communication. Do not use Blackboard Messaging or any other means not listed above to contact the instructor.
Attendance Requirements
Federal regulations require students who receive financial aid to have begun "attending" and participate substantially in each course for which they are enrolled on or before the official census reporting date outlined on the LSCO Academic Calendar. Students documented as "not attending" a course upon the census date are assumed (for financial aid purposes) to have not begun attendance for that course, negatively affecting their financial aid eligibility and disbursement.
Attendance in an ONLINE course is verified by substantial participation in the course on or before the census date published in the LSCO Academic Calendar. Substantial participation in this online course is defined as logging in and completing/participating in at least one requirement of the course. Note: Simply logging in to your online course does not constitute attendance.
Hybrid classes are a mix of face-to-face and online environments. Students will be expected to attend a certain number of classes as required by the instructor. (Include the policy on absences and tardiness.) In addition to classroom attendance, your weekly active participation in the online component (Blackboard and/or homework software) will be considered and expected.
Quick Orientation for Online Students (BIOL 1408-80): The lecture is online and is designed for you to access your study notes and review videos within
Blackboard in the
Content section. Study these along with your chapters in the textbook. Pace yourself daily and keep up with your studies according to the
Tentative Schedule and Suggested Study Pace listed for BIOL 1408-80 in the Topical Course Outline, which also lists test dates and due dates for assignments.
Lecture exams are not online but are taken on campus either at the LSCO Testing Center or during a designated laboratory period.
Make-up Work Policy
Makeup Policy: There will NOT be makeup lecture exams. The cumulative final exam grade will be substituted for one (only) missed lecture test (if a second test is missed, it will receive a grade of zero).
Makeup laboratory examinations may be scheduled ONLY when the student provides notification in writing of a legitimate emergency that prevents you from taking a laboratory exam. If possible, please notify me IN ADVANCE if a legitimate emergency (death in immediate family, serious illness of student) prevents you from taking your exam. Late assignments without a verifiable legitimate excuse, if accepted, will accrue a 10% penalty per calendar day for five days, and afterward would receive a maximum score of 50%. In-class quizzes or graded-in-class activities that are missed cannot be made up.
Classroom Etiquette
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The use of electronic devices for non-class-related activities (texting, receiving cell phone calls, etc.) is distracting to the students and to the instructor, and constitutes disruptive behavior. Unless otherwise directed by the instructor, cell phones, tablets, etc. are to be turned off or set to silent (not vibrate) during class. Exceptions due to extenuating circumstances must be approved by the instructor in advance. Behavior in the classroom or laboratory should not interfere with the instructor’s ability to conduct the class or the ability of other students to learn from the instructional program. Unacceptable or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.
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Lab safety will be observed in the laboratory (no food or drinks in the lab room). Students engaging in unacceptable behavior may be instructed to leave the classroom. Inappropriate behavior may result in disciplinary action. This prohibition applies to all instructional forums, including electronic, classroom, labs, discussion groups, field trips, etc.
Exam Policy
Lecture exams- There will be three major lecture exams and a final exam. Lecture exams generally contain 50 multiple choice, matching, and some short answer questions. The final exam may consist of 100 questions, be about 50% comprehensive, and will count twice that of a lecture exam. Bring a Scantron # 882, #2 pencils, and eraser to each exam. Once scantrons are returned there will be no points awarded for scantron mistakes due to eraser errors, so be sure to mark your scantron appropriately and erase completely when appropriate.
Final Exam Substitution Policy: If your grade on the final examination is higher than your lowest exam grade, it will be substituted for that lowest grade, including a zero due to absence from one (only) exam. You will write your name on both the answer sheet and test; both are turned in. A grade of zero is given if a student leaves the room with a test, and no tape recordings can be made when test questions are reviewed in class. You are expected to be on time and bring a scantron and number 2 pencil to each examination. Once the first person has left the examination, no other student will be admitted to take the examination. Students wishing to review lecture exams afterward may do so only in the instructor’s office, and copies may not be made on any exams.
Expected Time Requirement for this Course
For every hour in class (or unit of credit) taught in a 16-week session, students should expect to spend at least two to three hours per week studying and completing assignments. Example: For a 3-credit hour class taught in a 16-week session, students should prepare to allocate approximately 6 to 9 hours per week outside of class studying and completing assignments. For a 3-credit hour taught in a 10-week summer session, students should prepare to allocate approximately 10 to 15 hours per week outside of class studying and completing assignments. For a 3-credit hour taught in an 8-week session, students should prepare to allocate approximately 12 to 18 hours per week outside of class studying and completing assignments. For a 3-credit hour taught in a 5-week summer session, students should prepare to allocate approximately 20 to 29 hours per week outside of class studying and completing assignments.
Grading and Evaluation Method
Evaluation Method: The total course average is calculated from the lecture and laboratory averages for which lecture counts 75% and the lab counts 25%.
Numerical Average for Lecture
Exam 1 ____% X 1 = _____
Exam 2 ____% X 1 = _____
Exam 3 ____% X 1 = _____
Book Report ____X 0.5 = _____
Final Exam ____% X 2 = _____
SUBTOTAL _____
Lecture Average = subtotal/5.5 = _____
Numerical Average for Lab
Lab Exam 1 ____%
Lab Exam 2 ____%
Lab Exam 3 ____%
Assignments ____%
SUBTOTAL _____
Lab Avg = subtotal/4 = _____
Course total average = (Lecture avg)(0.75) + (Lab avg)(0.25) = _____
Grade Scale:
A 89.5% - 100%
B 79.5% - 89.4%
C 69.5% - 79.4%
D 59.5% - 69.4%
F 00.0% - 59.4%
GPS: Navigate to Success
Our LSCO Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) is
GPS: Navigate to Success, a mandatory tutoring program designed to remediate students who are at risk of failing. BIOL 1408 is a participating course for which the plan is:
1. At first sign of academic distress (failed lecture or laboratory exam), I will discuss the grade or concern with the student and then submit a Gator Pass on the student (selecting “GPS tutoring” as the reason).
2. A Gator Success Specialist receives this notice and then contacts the student.
3. The student is then referred to either the Gator Success Center, the Instructor, or Upswing for mandatory tutoring.*
4. The student attends 1 hour of tutoring per week (starting with the week immediately following step 3) until either there is a passing grade on next major assignment (paper, test, project, etc.) or the overall grade is above 70%, whichever happens first.
5. The Gator Success Center (or Instructor) reports back to Gator Success Specialist that the tutoring requirement has been met (if tutoring was through Upswing, a report will be processed and shared).
6. The Gator Success Specialist sends a satisfaction survey to the student.
*Failure to attend mandatory tutoring will result in withholding the credit of subsequent exam(s).
Instructor Response Time
The instructor will respond to emails within 24 hours, excluding weekends and holidays. On weekends and holidays, the instructor will respond to emails from students within 24 hours of the first business day following the weekend or holiday.
Participation Requirements
Quick Orientation for Online Students (BIOL 1408-80): The lecture is online and is designed for you to access your study notes and review videos within
Blackboard in the
Content section. Study these along with your chapters in the textbook. Pace yourself daily and keep up with your studies according to the
Tentative Schedule and Suggested Study Pace listed for BIOL 1408-80 Topical Course Outline, which also lists test dates and due dates for assignments.
Lecture exams are not online but are taken on campus either at the LSCO Testing Center or during a designated laboratory period.
Review of Test Grades
Scantrons and exam copies are not returned but reviewing exams is strongly recommended. A student may review a copy of the exam taken either in the instructor’s office or during class or lab (time permitting). Graded lab exams and assignments are generally returned within one week. If a student has an issue about his/her grade, the instructor must be contacted within three (3) days after receiving the grade.
Student's Responsibility
This syllabus contains information, policies, and procedures for a specific course. By enrolling, the student agrees to read, understand, and abide by the rules, policies, regulations, and ethical standards of Lamar State College Orange as those contained in the current LSCO Catalog and schedule of classes.
Syllabus Content
The instructor reserves the right to make changes to this syllabus if deemed necessary. All changes will be provided to the students orally or in writing before the implementation of the change.
Textbook and Required Materials Access
Every student MUST have access to the required textbooks by the second week of class. The student will be responsible for all assignments given. Failure to have a text may result in being dropped from the class. Failure to follow instructions (written or oral) will result in penalties.
STUDENT SUPPORT RESOURCES
Advocacy Information
Any student who faces challenges securing their food or housing and believes this may affect their performance in the course is encouraged to contact the advising office for guidance on how to identify possible resources. Please notify the instructor of your circumstance if you are comfortable doing so.
Affirmative Action
LSCO is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution which provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination or harassment in full compliance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 503,504); Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; the Vietnam Era Veterans Assistance Act of 1974; Article 522lk V.A.C.S.; and Executive Orders 11246 and 11758.
Title IX of the Education Amendments
LSCO prohibits discrimination, including sexual harassment and retaliation, against any student on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law. Any student who believes that he or she has experienced prohibited conduct or believes that another student has experienced prohibited conduct should immediately report the alleged acts to the Title IX Coordinator, Patty Collins, at patty.collins@lsco.edu.
Blackboard Resources
LSCO students will access Blackboard through the MyGator portal. Login credentials will use the following format: username@my.lsco.edu and Password. For help in identifying your Username/Password, visit
https://www2.lsco.edu/sspr/.
Blackboard student resource videos and help-sites are available at
https://www.lsco.edu/distanceed/blackboard-student.asp.
Career Coach
Lamar State College Orange provides career advising services to all students and alumni through Career Coach, an online career planning tool. Career Coach assists students through all phases of developing, initiating, and implementing career plans.
Information regarding employment opportunities and career options are provided along with access to live local job postings. Full-time and part-time employment opportunities, as well as internships, are available through Career Coach. Visit
https://www.lsco.edu/advising/career-planning.asp for more details on how to use LSCO's Career Coach to plan for and learn more about your future career.
Gator Assistance Services
Lamar State College Orange provides currently enrolled technical students support for daycare costs as well as other services.
Visit
https://www.lsco.edu/advising/gator-assistance.asp for details on assistance services.
Gator Success Center
Students are encouraged to make an appointment or walk in to receive tutoring, support services, or access to an open computer lab. Face-to-face and online supplemental instruction sessions are available to help students through any LSCO course. Reach out to learning.center@lsco.edu for more information on how students can receive academic support.
Library Services
Students are encouraged to visit library.lsco.edu to find the library's current operating hours, access the catalog to locate print materials, and access GatorSearch to explore the vast electronic collection. The library provides over 77 electronic database collections that include eBooks, newspapers, magazines, academic journals, and streaming video. The physical library contains a specialized collection of research materials specifically chosen to support the degrees and courses offered. Additionally, Students with research questions or questions about library services are encouraged visit the library in person, call 409-882-3352, access the chat on the library webpage, or to email their question to lscolibrary@lsco.edu.
Student with Disabilities
Under the Texas State System, Lamar State College Orange complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, pertaining to the provision of reasonable academic adjustments/auxiliary aids for students with disability. We strive to provide reasonable academic adjustments/auxiliary aids to students who request and require them.
Students who believe they have a disability requiring an academic adjustment/auxiliary aid are encouraged to contact the Special Populations Advisor at (409) 882-3393 or visiting the Advising Office located on the first floor of the Ron Lewis Library Building (RLB) room 113. Students are encouraged to apply before the start of the semester when at all possible. The Accommodation Request Form and details regarding the appropriate documentation needed can be found here:
https://www.lsco.edu/advising/disability.asp. Once approved, the signed accommodation form provided by the Special Populations Advisor must be submitted to the instructor at least two business days in advance of need.
Upswing 24/7 FREE Tutoring Services
Lamar State College Orange provides currently enrolled students with access to online tutoring through a partnership with Upswing, an online tutoring platform. Tutors are available 24/7 online in almost every subject.
Visit
https://www.lsco.edu/tutoring/online-tutoring.asp for details on how to log-in to the FREE services.
INSTITUTIONAL POLICIES
Campus Closure
In the event of an emergency campus closure in excess of three class days, Lamar State College Orange's classes will continue via the use of Blackboard. In such an instance, the college website, www.lsco.edu, will have information concerning the event and anticipated re-opening plans.
Civility
Please be considerate of other classmates' feelings, ethnic background, cultural differences, situations, and level of maturity. Students will be asked to leave the course if disruptive or inappropriate behavior is exhibited in any of the course requirements. If your instructor feels that you have not contributed appropriately to course requirements, your final course grade may be reduced accordingly.
The instructor reserves the right to manage a positive learning environment and will not tolerate inappropriate conduct in the course. Rude correspondence (discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way) in e-mails, telephone calls, in person, or comments made to other class members, the instructor, or the office staff.
Contingency Plans
Students should develop a backup plan should their computer system or their Internet provider fail. Computer or internet connectivity issues are not valid excuses for missing a deadline. The College provides many opportunities for using computer equipment, as do many public libraries. Refer to the LSCO website for operational hours of the Library and Success Center.
COVID Notification Policy
Students who have been diagnosed with COVID 19 are required to report their condition to their instructor and to the College via the COVID Notification Form. Guidance on how to proceed will be delivered to the student's email after completing the required notification form.
Credit Transfer
Students should check in advance with the institution to which they plan to transfer credit to confirm transferability.
Criminal Background Policy
LSCO awards some certificates and degrees in which a criminal history MAY disqualify candidates from becoming licensed, certified, and/or employed upon degree/certificate completion. Students with a criminal background enrolling in courses leading to a degree/certificate in Criminal Justice, Cosmetology, Emergency Medical Technology, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Vocational Nursing (VN), Registered Nursing (RN), Pharmacy Technician, Real Estate, or Teacher Preparation program are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to discuss the certification and/or licensing regulations of the program with the program director listed in order to learn more about the current guidelines related to criminal history as well as the right of individuals to request a criminal history evaluation letter.
Drops and Withdrawals
Never attending or ceasing to attend classes DOES NOT constitute a drop or withdrawal. You remain registered until you request a drop from the instructor. Failure to act in a timely manner will result in an "F" grade for the course. It is the student's responsibility to follow up with the LSCO advising office to ensure that all drops/withdrawals are processed as desired.
Grade of "Incomplete"
The grade of "I" may be given when any requirement of the course, including the final examination, is not completed. Students seeking an incomplete should have completed 75% of the course requirements and be passing the course at the time of the request. Arrangements to complete deficiencies in a course should be made in advance of the end of the semester with the instructor. The instructor will process the Incomplete form online, and a confirmation will be sent to the student's LSCO email.
Incomplete work must be finished during the next long semester. If not, the Office of Admission and Records must change the "I" grade to the grade of "F." The course must then be repeated if credit is desired. An "I" grade also automatically becomes an "F" if the student registers for the course prior to removing the deficiencies and receiving a grade change. The instructor may record the grade of "F" for a student who is absent from the final examination and is not passing the course.
Grade Appeals and the Academic Grievance Process
Grade determination and awarding of grades in a course are the responsibility of the instructor and should be calculated according to college policy, procedures, and written details provided in the course
syllabus. NOTE: Final grades are available to students within 48 hours of the instructor posting the grade in Banner. Students may view final grades by logging into MyGator and then accessing Gator Self-Service.
An academic appeal process is afforded to students who desire to dispute a grade or any decision that affects the student's ability to complete and earn a grade for the course provided it is not related to a violation outlined in the LSCO Student Code of Conduct. If an informal conference with the faculty member regarding an academic complaint fails to reach the outcome requested by the student, the student may initiate the formal process outlined below. Even after initiating the formal complaint process, students are encouraged to seek informal resolution of their concerns. A student whose concerns are resolved may withdraw a formal complaint at any time.
Refer to the current catalog or for details on the formal grade appeal process.
Institutional Educational Goals
Lamar State College Orange has identified seven educational goals to specify the knowledge and skills that students should gain from completing academic and technical programs with the College. These goals are:
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Critical thinking (General Education, Technical) - Students will be able to demonstrate creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of information.
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Communication (General Education, Technical) - Students will be able to effectively develop, interpret and express of ideas through written, oral and visual communication.
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Empirical and quantitative skills (General Education, Technical) - Students will be able to manipulate and analyze numerical data or observable facts and create informed conclusions.
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Teamwork (General Education, Technical) - Students will be able to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal.
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Social responsibility (General Education, Technical) - Students will be able to recognize and acquire a sense of intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national and global communities.
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Personal responsibility (General Education, Technical) - Students will be able to connect choices, actions, and consequences to ethical decision-making.
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Professional competency (Technical) - Students will be able to recognize or demonstrate skills and that depict professional values and employability. If the career has licensure or certification requirements, students may prepare for the licensure and certification in a capstone course and sit for the licensure or certificate at the end of the program.
MyGator and Log-In Credentials
Current students will access many LSCO applications through the MyGator portal. Login credentials will use the following format: username@my.lsco.edu/Password. For help in identifying your username/Password, visit
https://www2.lsco.edu/sspr/.
It is a violation of College policy, state laws, and federal laws for anyone to gain or help others gain unauthorized access to MyGator or any LSCO application or service. All accounts shall be for use by a single individual - the person for whom the account was approved or assigned. This includes Blackboard accounts as well as any application within MyGator. Sharing or loaning accounts is strictly prohibited, can be construed as a form of cheating, and violates College policy, state laws, and federal laws.
Policies and Procedures
LSCO adheres to the policies and procedures established in the Texas Education Code, Texas State University System Rules and Regulations, LSCO Faculty Handbook, LSCO Student Handbook, and LSCO Catalog.
Prohibited Items in the Classroom
No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. It is inappropriate for minor children to be on campus due to the potential liability to the College, the risk of harm to the children, and decreased employee productivity due to distractions and disruptions.
Student Privacy
The privacy of all students, including Distance Education students, is protected through strict adherence to the rules of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act. LSCO's statement regarding the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act can be found in LSCO's Student Handbook, page 70. Additional information regarding privacy for Distance Education students can be found in the Distance Education Handbook, appendix D.