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| Building/Office Number | Academic Center (AC), Room 211 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Office Hours | Instructor: SANFORD Division: ARTS AND SCIENCE Phone: 882.3337 Semester/Year: FALL 2023 1ST 8 WEEKS Email: jerry.sanford@lsco.edu
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| Office Telephone | (409) 883-7750 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Email Address | jerry.sanford@lsco.edu |
Course Description
BIOL 2401 - Anatomy & Physiology I (Lecture + Lab) 4-3-2 The first part of a two-course sequence. It is a study of the structure and function of the human body including cells, tissues and organs of the following systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous and special senses. Emphasis is on interrelationships among systems and regulation of physiological functions involved in maintaining homeostasis. The lab provides a hands-on learning experience for exploration of human system components and basic physiology. Systems to be studied include integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and special senses. Course Identifier 26.0707 AC
Required Textbook & Materials
How to access your course materials for BIOL 2401/2402:
Required Course Materials: Modified Mastering with etext included for Marieb & Hoehn, Anatomy & Physiology 7e.
Below are the options for which you can get access – you will only choose ONE option:
Option 1: Opted into the Gator Book Pack:
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Cost is included in your tuition ($24 per credit hour – this is a 4-hour credit course) - Login to Blackboard and click on “course materials” - then click on “reveal access code” - copy the code to the clipboard or write it down.
- Watch this video first. You do not need a course link – you have a courseID. (42) How to register for MyLab and Mastering - YouTube
- Visit this link (Get Registered | Students | MyLab & Mastering | Pearson) and follow the instructions in the video from Step 3 to get create your account. When you get to the screen where you need a courseID – input this course ID: sanford14204
- When you get to the payment screen – you will choose “access code” and input your access code that you got from the “course materials” screen in Blackboard.
- After you have completed this step – you can click “go to my course” and you’ll be taken to your course. For the rest of the semester – use the link in Step 4 and sign in.
- Do not go to Option 2 below. You are done.
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First, decide if you would like to purchase access to Modified Mastering through the bookstore OR through Pearson. Pick ONE. - If you would like to purchase through the bookstore – visit the bookstore online (Find Course Materials | Lamar State College - Orange Official Bookstore (bncollege.com)) and fill out your course name/number and section. You will pay online through the bookstore, and they will send you an access code.
- If you would like to purchase through Pearson – here are your access options:
- 18-week access (best if you’re only going to take 2401): $79.99
- 24-month access (best if you’re going to take both 2401 & 2402 within 24 months): $129.99
- Watch this video first. You do not need a course link – you have a courseID. (42) How to register for MyLab and Mastering - YouTube
- Visit this link (Get Registered | Students | MyLab & Mastering | Pearson) and follow the instructions in the video above to create your account. When you get to the screen where you need a courseID – input this course ID: sanford14204
- When you get to the payment screen – you will choose ONE of the options below based on Step 1.
- If you bought an access code through the bookstore – you will click on “access code” and input your access code.
- If you want to pay through Pearson – you will see your payment options on this screen – on the right. Choose one and enter your payment information.
- After you have completed this step – you can click “go to my course” and you will be taken to your course. For the rest of the semester – use the link in Step 3 and sign in.
- Do not complete Option 1 above. You are done.
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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Course Learning Outcome 1Core ObjectiveAssociated Course Activities/Assignments/ProjectsCritical Thinking Skills – Uses creative thinking, innovation, inquiry and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information. CLO 1: Critical Thinking Skills – Students will use creative thinking, innovation, inquiry and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information as per ACGM for your specific course. Sample outcomes: Creatively identifies problem, argument, or issue (to determine extent of information needed); differentiates the facts from opinions as relates to situation; constructs possible solutions or prediction or consequences; uses logical, sound reasoning to justify conclusion. Empirical and Quantitative Skills – Applies the manipulation and/or analysis of numerical data or observable facts resulting in informed conclusions. CLO 2 Empirical and Quantitative Skills – Students will apply the manipulation and/or analysis of numerical data or observable facts resulting in informed conclusions as per ACGM for your specific course. Sample outcomes: Identifies mathematical or scientific principles needed to complete task; uses mathematical or scientific principles needed to complete task; analyzes how to use the principles; and applies problem-solving skills in mathematical or scientific principles needed to complete task with correct informed conclusions Teamwork Skills- Shows the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal. Teamwork Skills- Shows the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal. |
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Course Topical Outline
Unit One |
Module 1 Understand and demonstrate the following material:
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Unit Two
Module 2 Understand and demonstrate the following material:
-Types of tissues and function each organ system uses in the human body.
-Skeletal tissue organization and function used in the human body.
-Identification of listed bones within each body region.
-Identify the listed articular joints and functions as they related to regional location.
Unit Three
Module 3 Understand and demonstrate the following material:
-Identify the listed muscles and basic function assigned to each body region.
-Be able to explain the muscle physiology of the three muscle types.
-Identify the basic structures and cellular types used in the Nervous System.
Unit Four
Module 4 Understand and demonstrate the following material:
-Identify the specific structures and functions of the Central Nervous System
-Identify the specific structures and function of the Peripheral Nervous System
-Identify the structures and function of the Autonomic Nervous System
-Identify the structures of the Endocrine System and how it controls multiple organ systems while supporting homeostasis.
Major Assignments Schedule
The major grades for the course are as follows:
Four Unit Lecture Exams--50% of course grade
Four Unit Laboratory Exams....integrated from the lab portion of the course..-25% of course grade
One Comprehensive Lecture Exam....questions from each lecture unit....25% of course grade
One Optional Pathology written paper assignment.. 2pts added to lecture average
Pop questions and quizzes at the discretion of the instructor to ensure adequate comprehension of material for each unit.
Final Exam Date
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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.
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.
Logging in to Blackboard:
LSCO students will access Blackboard through the MyGator portal. Login credentials will use the following format: NetID@my.lsco.edu/Password. For help in identifying your NetID/Password, visit https://netid.lsco.edu:8443/LamarWeb-1.0.0/UserRequest.jsp.
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.
Contingency Plans:
Students should develop a backup plan should their computer system or your 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 websitefor operational hours of the Library and Learning Center.
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.
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.
Instructor-Initiated Drop:
When absences, other than approved absences, interfere with the student's performance, the instructor may recommend to the division director that the student be dropped from the course. If this action is taken after the first weeks of the semester, a grade of "F" may be recorded for the course. In the case of an instructor-initiated drop, the advising office will be notified. In the event the student has accumulated 6 drops, and the drop is not eligible for an exemption to the rule, the instructor will not be able to drop the student. In this instance the student will have to receive the grade they have earned. (See LSC-O Catalog, Academic Policies and Procedures, Six Drop Rule)
Never attending or ceasing to attend classes DOES NOT constitute a withdrawal or drop. You remain registered until you file a Drop/Withdrawal Form at the Registrar's Office by the appropriate deadlines. Failure to act in a timely manner will result in an "F" grade for the course. It is the student's responsibility to turn in all Drop/Withdrawal Forms and follow up to ensure that they were processed as desired.
Participation:Weekly participation and engagement in the courses are critical for student success. Assignments should be completed by the due date. Students should also refer to the instructor’s attendance policy for additional information. (See LSCO Student Handbook, Class Attendance.)
Make-up Policy:
If you miss a lecture, you are responsible for getting notes and handouts.
If you miss an in-class project, it cannot be made up.
If you miss an assigned out of class project, you must consult with one of your contacts for the information regarding the project.
Prearrangements: If you know that you must miss a scheduled exam, you must make arrangements with me beforehand. Arrangements MUST be made before the scheduled exam begins.
I DO NOT OFFER MAKE UP EXAMINATIONS. I will drop the lowest of your lecture examination grades to determine your examination average.
Exam Policy:
LSCO SCIENCE DEPARTMENT UTILIZES BIOSIG AND LOCKDOWN BROWSER AS OUR PROCTORING SYSTEMS. PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES AS LISTED IN YOUR COURSE INFORMATION TAB.
Exams: There will be an exam at the end of each unit. The exams will cover material covered during lecture and from the text. Exams will be Scantron, Paper, Testing Center or Internet. Lecture exam questions tend to be true/false, matching, fill in the blank, multiple choice, short answer, and identification of structures. Unit exams will cover material from the current unit. However, as the course progresses the exams will become more comprehensive in nature with the use of appropriate terms, application of previously covered concepts, and addition of current information. I will not go over exams in class, and you will have the opportunity to look the exams over after they have been graded. If you would like to further review your exam, please schedule a time during my office hours. I will not return exams or quizzes to you.
Make-up Work Policy
Make-up Policy:
If you miss a lecture, you are responsible for getting notes and handouts.
If you miss an in-class project, it cannot be made up.
If you miss an assigned out of class project, you must consult with one of your contacts for the information regarding the project.
Prearrangements: If you know that you must miss a scheduled exam, you must make arrangements with me beforehand. Arrangements MUST be made before the scheduled exam begins.
I DO NOT OFFER MAKE UP EXAMINATIONS. I will drop the lowest of your lecture examination grades to determine your examination average.
Classroom Etiquette
Classroom behavior 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. 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.
(Online) Since face-to-face meetings in the classroom may be replaced by online meetings through discussion boards, emails, and/or Blackboard Collaborate, students are expected to follow the rules of netiquette in these forums.
(Hybrid) When face-to-face meetings in the classroom are replaced by online meetings through discussion boards, emails, and/or Blackboard Collaborate, students are expected to follow the rules of netiquette in these forums.
Exam Policy
LSCO SCIENCE DEPARTMENT UTILIZES BIOSIG AND LOCKDOWN BROWSER AS OUR PROCTORING SYSTEMS. PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES AS LISTED IN YOUR COURSE INFORMATION TAB.
Exams: There will be an exam at the end of each unit. The exams will cover material covered during lecture and from the text. Exams will be Scantron, Paper, Testing Center or Internet. Lecture exam questions tend to be true/false, matching, fill in the blank, multiple choice, short answer, and identification of structures. Unit exams will cover material from the current unit. However, as the course progresses the exams will become more comprehensive in nature with the use of appropriate terms, application of previously covered concepts, and addition of current information. I will not go over exams in class, and you will have the opportunity to look the exams over after they have been graded. If you would like to further review your exam, please schedule a time during my office hours. I will not return exams or quizzes to you.
Final exam: The final exam is comprehensive. It may be scantron, paper, testing center or internet. The Final is mandatory and cannot will be dropped per department policy
Quizzes: Following any day’s lecture, I reserve the right to quiz you over that material during the following class period. Generally, five to ten questions, true/false, short answer, or fill in the blank. These quizzes may be graded in class, or taken up and graded.
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
Your final grade for BIO 2401 will be derived as follows:The laboratory component of the course is a required co-requisite. You must be simultaneously enrolled in both the lecture component (BIOL 2401) and the lab component (BIOL 2401). Both components will receive the same letter grade, from which the lecture (BIOL 2401) counts 75% and the lab (BIOL 2401) counts 25% toward the common grade. Both lecture and lab must be passed in order to receive a passing grade in either component.
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
Review of Test Grades
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:
- Critical thinking (General Education, Technical) - Students will be able to demonstrate creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of information.
- Communication (General Education, Technical) - Students will be able to effectively develop, interpret and express of ideas through written, oral and visual communication.
- Empirical and quantitative skills (General Education, Technical) - Students will be able to manipulate and analyze numerical data or observable facts and create informed conclusions.
- 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.
- 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.
- Personal responsibility (General Education, Technical) - Students will be able to connect choices, actions, and consequences to ethical decision-making.
- 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.