EASTERN WYOMING COLLEGE Accounting

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EASTERN WYOMING COLLEGE Accounting

COURSE NAME .................................................................................... Principles of Accounting I COURSE NUMBER ...................................................................................................... ACCT 1010 COURSE SECTION ......................................................................................................................01 CREDIT ............................................................................................................................... 3 credits SEMESTER ....................................................................................................................... Fall 2017 TIME ............................................................................................................... MWF 8:00 – 8:55 am LOCATION .............................................................................................................................. T271 INSTRUCTOR ........................................................................................................ Jennifer Minks OFFICE LOCATION ............................................................................................................... T261 OFFICE HOURS ................................... MF 9-10 am, TTh 11-noon, W 2-3 pm & by appointment TELEPHONE NUMBER .................................................................................... 532-8285 (Office) EMAIL ADDRESS ................................................................................... [email protected] COURSE DESCRIPTION This is a basic course for those preparing for a bachelor’s degree in business administration or accounting. Fundamental accounting concepts and procedures employed by business entities are examined. Basic areas covered include the accounting cycle, income statement, balance sheet, merchandise, cash, systems and controls, receivables, inventories, plant and intangible assets, and current liabilities. Students who have successfully completed ACCT 1050 or ACCT 1060 (Practical Accounting I or II) cannot earn credit in ACCT 1010 (Principles of Accounting I) and those who have successfully completed ACCT 1010 cannot earn credit in ACCT 1050 or ACCT 1060. COURSE RATIONALE ACCT 1010 is generally taken by students preparing for a bachelor’s degree in business administration or accounting. It is also taken by those working towards the vocational Associate of Applied Science who are interested in furthering their understanding of accounting. COURSE OBJECTIVES After successfully completing the course, students will be able to:

• Describe purpose of accounting and the work of accountants. • Define, explain, identify, and apply GAAP. • Distinguish between various forms of business ownership and equity accounting. • Understand the difference between cash and accrual accounting. • Define, explain, and identify accounting cycle steps. • Prepare and explain the recording process for transactions and related effects on the

accounting equation. • Prepare and explain purpose of adjusting entries. • Prepare and explain the purpose of closing entries.

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• Construct/analyze/interpret basic financial statements (service and merchandise firm). • Identify basic principles of internal control. • Prepare a simple bank reconciliation to include EFT transactions and related entries. • Demonstrate knowledge and application of receivable accounting and reporting. • Demonstrate knowledge and application of fixed asset accounting and reporting. • Demonstrate knowledge and application of payroll accounting. • Demonstrate knowledge and application of current asset accounting and reporting. • Demonstrate knowledge and application of current liability accounting and reporting. • Demonstrate knowledge and application of inventory (cost flows, periodic, perpetual)

accounting and reporting. REQUIRED ONLINE ACCESS

• CengageNOW Online Access (ISBN: 9781305113480) *Includes a complete online version of the textbook*

OPTIONAL TEXTBOOK

• Accounting, 26 Edition, 2016, by Warren, Reeve, and Duchac, Cengage Publishing (ISBN:9781285743615)

GRADING CRITERIA Your final grade will be a reflection of your performance in four areas, with percentages allocated approximately as follows: Exams (4) 400 50 Homework 120 15 Comprehensive Problem 180 23 Final Exam 100 12 800 points 100%

Grading Scale (%)

A 90-100% B 80-89 C 70-79 D 60-69 F Below 60

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS An important objective of this class is to maximize each student’s opportunity to learn. All students in this course are expected to be respectful of other participants, of the instructor and of the learning environment. The instructor reserves the right to suspend a student from class if his or her behavior does not conform to these minimal standards.

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ATTENDANCE POLICY A student at Eastern Wyoming College is expected to attend all sessions of each course in which the student is enrolled. Active participation in all scheduled learning activities is essential for the student to satisfactorily achieve the educational objectives of any course; therefore, an instructor is authorized to withdraw a student from a course whenever: The student's absences in the course exceed 20% of the scheduled sessions for the semester (including absences for excused college events), or the student has been absent six consecutive class hours in the course. WITHDRAWAL POLICY Withdrawal from the course must be initiated by the student following procedures outlined in the current EWC GENERAL CATALOG. A student who is withdrawn from a course on or before the school's official last day to drop classes will receive a grade of W (Withdrawal) for the course. A student who is withdrawn after the official last day to drop classes will receive a grade of F except in emergency situations. PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION EXPECTATIONS Email:

• Appropriate greeting and subject line • Class you are enrolled in and referring to • Clearly state purpose of email and/or question • Use complete sentences, proper grammar and correct spelling • Response instructions • Formal signature

Phone:

• Speak slowly and clearly • Identify yourself • Class you are enrolled in and referring to • Clearly state purpose of call and/or question

INSTRUCTOR'S POLICY

• Attendance will be taken every day. • If you are sick or plan on being absent, please inform the instructor before class. You are

responsible for all missed assignments during your absence. • No late assignments will be accepted. • If no arrangements for a make-up are made prior to missing an exam, an automatic 10%

will be deducted. In no case will a make-up be given later than three school days from the original exam date. It is your responsibility to arrange for a make-up.

• All exams are to be completed without the use of the textbook, notes, or any additional materials. During the exams you may use a calculator.

• No cell phones out during class.

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CLASS PREPARATION AND HOMEWORK

• It is essential that you carefully read assigned chapters before class to gain maximum benefit from the class presentation. Power Points for all chapters will be available on LancerNet.

• Each chapter contains an Illustrative Problem and Discussion Questions to allow you to assess your understanding of the material. These will not be assigned but it is highly recommended that students review these for understanding.

• All homework will be completed on CengageNOW.

COMPREHENSIVE PROBLEM This problem provides an opportunity to gain a broader understanding of the accounting cycle and the end-of-the-period procedures. The instructor will provide additional information including check figures. The problem must be handed in ON OR BEFORE November 21st. It will not be accepted late or incomplete. ADA ACCOMMODATIONS Eastern Wyoming College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If a student has a disability and desires a reasonable accommodation for such disability, the student should contact Wendy George, EWC Director of Counseling & Disability Services (532-8238) or Ed Meyer, EWC Human Resources Director (532-8330) as soon as possible so that arrangements may be made. ACADEMIC DISHONESY POLICY Academic dishonesty is not tolerated. Dishonesty includes plagiarism, cheating, and any conscious act by a student that gives him or her undue advantage over fellow students. Students shall complete all assigned course work individually unless otherwise indicated. Academic dishonesty of any kind shall result in a score of zero on the assignment or examination for all students involved and may result in withdrawal from the course or a grade of F, as the instructor deems appropriate. In addition, the instructor may refer the student to the appropriate EWC official for further discipline. The instructor also will submit an advisor alert for a notation in your academic file for academic dishonesty. TURNITIN© Turnitin© is a cloud-based text review service utilized by EWC for originality checking, including improper citations or potential plagiarism. Student work in this course may be submitted to and retained by this service, though the student retains copyright of their written work. Students can view information regarding Turnitin’s privacy and copyright policy at http://www.turnitin.com/en_us/privacy-center/overview.

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OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT ACTIVITY Accounting and Business Administration AS Degrees At the end of your business or accounting degree, you are required to participate in an outcomes assessment activity. This activity is a culmination of your learning. The assessment has three components: 1. Program Exam The program exam consists of multiple choice questions covering the areas of Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Business Law, Marketing, and Management. The intent of the assessment is to measure the retention of primary business concepts in the key academic business areas. It provides us with valuable feedback about our program and achievement of student learning outcomes. This exam will be scheduled during the last month of the semester in which you graduate. 2. Course Projects The business faculty also assesses the development of general education competencies necessary for participation in society. These competencies include communication skills, analytical and quantitative reasoning, technology skills, social awareness, and information literacy. This assessment was ongoing throughout your education at EWC and was evaluated based on various course projects and activities. This collection will be evaluated using a rubric completed by the appropriate faculty members. 3. CAAP exam (Collegiate Assessment of Academic Proficiency) This exam is a further measure of the general education competencies which is taken in the spring of the year you graduate. (If you graduate in December, you must complete the CAAP in the previous spring). HOMEWORK The following homework assignments are to be completed in CengageNOW.

Chapter Practice Exercises (A) Exercises Problems 1 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 6, 8, 9, 12, 16, 17, 22 1A 2 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 1, 4, 5, 7 1A 3 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 18 1A, 5A 4 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 2, 3, 6, 10, 23 1A 5 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 3, 4, 9, 17 2A, 4A 6 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 1, 2, 6, 10, 18, 19, 21, 23 4A 7 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 3, 4, 8 1A, 2A 8 2, 3, 4, 5 12, 13, 16, 17, 24 2A, 3A 9 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 19, 20 1A, 5A 10 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 1, 4, 9, 10, 17, 19, 20, 25, 28 2A, 5A 11 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 4, 5, 8, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19 1A, 2A

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Tentative Course Schedule

Week 1 Aug 30

Introduction/ Orientation Chapter 1 Introduction to Accounting and Business

Week 2 Sept 6

No class Monday for Labor Day Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Analyzing Transactions

Week 3 Sept 11

Chapter 2 Review Exam 1: Chapters 1 and 2

Week 4 Sept 18

Chapter 3 The Adjusting Process

Week 5 Sept 25

Chapter 4 Completing the Accounting Cycle (including appendix)

Week 6 Oct 3

Review Exam 2: Chapters 3 and 4 Chapter 5 Accounting Systems

Week 7 Oct 9

Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Accounting for Merchandising Businesses

Week 8 Oct 16

Chapter 6 Begin Comprehensive Problem No class Friday for Fall Break

Week 9 Oct 23

Chapter 7 Inventories

Week 10 Oct 30

Review Exam 3: Chapters 5, 6 and 7 Chapter 8 Sarbanes Oxley, Internal Controls, and Cash

Week 11 Nov 6

Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Receivables

Week 12 Nov 13

Chapter 9 Review Exam 4: Chapters 8 and 9

Week 13 Nov 20

Comprehensive Problem Due Tuesday No class Wednesday or Friday for Thanksgiving Break

Week14 Nov 27

Chapter 10 Fixed Assets and Intangible Assets (including appendix)

Week 15 Dec 4

Chapter 11 Current Liabilities and Payroll

Week 16 Dec 11

Review FINAL EXAM: Chapter 10 and 11 only on Friday, December 15th at 8 am

DISCLAIMER The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of EWC, to make changes in the course schedule or activities. All changes will be announced in class.

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Eastern Wyoming College

Course Name: Principles of Accounting I Course Number: ACCT 1010 Course Section: 50

Credit: 3 Credits Semester: Fall 2017

Time: MW 6:00 PM-7:30 PM Location: Douglas Campus Room 133

Instructor: Susan Dziardziel Telephone: 307-359-1968

Email: [email protected]

Course Description:

This is a basic course for those preparing for a bachelor’s degree in business administration or accounting. Fundamental accounting concepts and procedures employed by business entities are examined. Basic areas covered include the accounting cycle, income statement, balance sheet, merchandise, cash, systems and controls, receivables, inventories, plant and intangible assets, and current liabilities. Students who have successfully completed ACCT 1050 or ACCT 1060 (Practical Accounting I or II) cannot earn credit in ACCT 1010 (Principles of Accounting I) and those who have successfully completed ACCT 1010 cannot earn credit in ACCT 1050 or ACCT 1060.

Course Rationale:

ACCT 1010 is generally taken by students preparing for a bachelor’s degree in business administration or accounting. It is also taken by those working towards the vocational Associate of Applied Science who are interested in furthering their understanding of accounting.

Course Objectives:

After successfully completing the course, students will be able to:

• Describe purpose of accounting and the work of accountants. • Define, explain, identify, and apply GAAP. • Distinguish between various forms of business ownership and equity accounting. • Understand the difference between cash and accrual accounting. • Define, explain, and identify accounting cycle steps. • Prepare and explain the recording process for transactions and related effects

on the accounting equation.

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• Prepare and explain purpose of adjusting entries. • Prepare and explain the purpose of closing entries. • Construct/analyze/interpret basic financial statements (service and merchandise

firm). • Identify basic principles of internal control. • Prepare a simple bank reconciliation to include EFT transactions and related

entries. • Demonstrate knowledge and application of receivable accounting and reporting. • Demonstrate knowledge and application of fixed asset accounting and reporting. • Demonstrate knowledge and application of payroll accounting. • Demonstrate knowledge and application of current asset accounting and

reporting. • Demonstrate knowledge and application of current liability accounting and

reporting. • Demonstrate knowledge and application of inventory (cost flows, periodic,

perpetual) accounting and reporting.

Required Online Access:

CengageNOW Online Access (ISBN: 9781305113480) *Includes a complete online version of the textbook* Optional Textbook:

Accounting, 26 Edition, 2016, by Warren, Reeve, and Duchac, Cengage Publishing (ISBN:9781285743615)

Grading Criteria:

Four components make up the final grade for this course, allocated as follows:

Points

Percentage of Final Grade

Homework 150 17% Comprehensive Problem 150 17% 5 Exams 500 56% Final Exam 100 11% Total 900 100%

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Grading Scale (%) A 90-100% B 80-89% C 70-79% D 60-69% F Below 60%

Classroom Expectations:

An important objective of this class is to maximize each student’s opportunity to learn. All students in this course are expected to be respectful of other participants, of the instructor and of the learning environment. The instructor reserves the right to suspend a student from class if his or her behavior does not conform to these minimal standards.

ADA Accommodations:

Eastern Wyoming College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If a student has a disability and desires a reasonable accommodation for such disability, the student should contact Wendy George, EWC Director of Counseling & Disability Services (532-8238) or Ed Meyer, EWC Human Resources Director (532-8330) as soon as possible so that arrangements may be made.

Outcomes Assessment Activity:

Accounting and Business Administration AS Degrees

At the end of your business or accounting degree, you are required to participate in an outcomes assessment activity. This activity is a culmination of your learning. The assessment has three components:

1. Program Exam The program exam consists of multiple choice questions covering the areas of Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Business Law, Marketing, and Information Management. The intent of the assessment is to measure the retention of primary business concepts in the key academic business areas. It provides us with valuable feedback about our program and achievement of student learning outcomes. This exam will be scheduled during the last month of the semester in which you graduate.

2. Course Projects The business faculty also assesses the development of general education competencies necessary for participation in society. These competencies include communication skills, analytical and quantitative reasoning, technology skills, social awareness, and information literacy. This assessment was ongoing throughout your education at EWC and was evaluated based on various course projects and activities.

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This collection will be evaluated using a rubric completed by the appropriate faculty members.

Projects to be created and saved: COSC 1200 or IMGT 2400 Resume and Cover Letter ACCT 1020 Financial Statement Analysis Project ECON 1010 or 1020 Class Project BADM 2010 case analysis 3. CAAP exam (Collegiate Assessment of Academic Proficiency) This exam is a further measure of the general education competencies which is taken in the spring of the year you graduate. (If you graduate in December, you must complete the CAAP in the previous spring).

Make sure your mailing address information is always up to date at EWC or you will not receive the information concerning when these assessments will occur. At the completion of the semester, you will receive feedback on the assessment and have an opportunity to discuss the results of the assessments.

Professional Communication Expectations:

Email:

• Appropriate greeting and subject line • Class you are enrolled in and referring to • Clearly state purpose of email and/or question • Use complete sentences, proper grammar and correct spelling • Response instructions • Formal signature

Phone:

• Speak slowly and clearly • Identify yourself • Class you are enrolled in and referring to • Clearly state purpose of call and/or question

Instructor’s Policy:

• Attendance will be taken every day. • If you are sick or plan on being absent, please inform the instructor before class.

You are responsible for all missed assignments during your absence. • No late assignments will be accepted. • If no arrangements for a make-up are made prior to missing an exam, an

automatic 10% will be deducted. In no case will a make-up be given later than three school days from the original exam date. It is your responsibility to arrange for a make-up.

• All exams are to be completed without the use of the textbook, notes, or any additional materials. During the exams you may use a four function calculator. Any cell phone OUT during an exam will result in a score of zero on that exam.

• No cell phones usage during class or other disruptive behavior.

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Class Preparation and Homework:

• It is essential that you carefully read assigned chapters before class to gain maximum benefit from the class presentation.

• Power Points for all chapters will be available on CengageNowV2. • Each chapter contains an adaptive study plan. You will be required to complete

the quiz before you are allowed to complete the homework. The adaptive plan is not graded but will assist you in determining your understanding of the material and where to concentrate your study efforts. All homework will be completed on CengageNOWV2.

Comprehensive Problem:

This problem provides an opportunity to gain a broader understanding of the accounting cycle and the end-of-the-period procedures. The instructor will provide additional information including check figures. The problem must be handed in ON OR BEFORE November 20th. It will not be accepted late or incomplete.

Attendance Policy:

A student at Eastern Wyoming College is expected to attend all sessions of each course in which the student is enrolled. Active participation in all scheduled learning activities is essential for the student to satisfactorily achieve the educational objectives of any course; therefore, an instructor is authorized to withdraw a student from a course whenever: The student's absences in the course exceed 20% of the scheduled sessions for the semester (including absences for excused college events), or the student has been absent six consecutive class hours in the course.

Withdrawal Policy:

Withdrawal from the course must be initiated by the student following procedures outlined in the current EWC GENERAL CATALOG. A student who is withdrawn from a course on or before the school's official last day to drop classes will receive a grade of W (Withdrawal) for the course. A student who is withdrawn after the official last day to drop classes will receive a grade of F except in emergency situations.

Academic Dishonesty Policy:

Academic dishonesty is not tolerated. Dishonesty includes plagiarism, cheating, and any conscious act by a student that gives him or her undue advantage over fellow students.

Plagiarism: Copying or using the ideas of another without giving proper credit through the use of quotation marks, footnotes, or other forms of reference.

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Cheating: Making unauthorized use of answers to examinations, tests, quizzes, in-class work, or homework assignments, as well as copying from fellow students or submitting work that has been done by someone else. It is copying to print a computer file which was created by another student (even if you made modifications to it). You must do your own work.

Students shall complete all assigned course work individually unless otherwise directed. Academic dishonesty of any kind shall result in a score of zero on the assignment or examination for all students involved and may result in withdrawal from the course or a grade of F, as the instructor deems appropriate. In addition, the instructor may refer the student to the appropriate EWC official for further discipline. The instructor also will submit an advisor alert for a notation in your academic file for academic dishonesty.

Turnitin©:

Turnitin© is a cloud-based text review service utilized by EWC for originality checking, including improper citations or potential plagiarism. Student work in this course may be submitted to and retained by this service, though the student retains copyright of their written work. Students can view information regarding Turnitin’s privacy and copyright policy at http://www.turnitin.com/en_us/privacy-center/overview.

Homework:

All homework assignments are completed on CengageNOWV2.

Chapter Practice Exercises (A) Exercises Problems 1 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 6, 8, 9, 12, 16, 17, 12 1A 2 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 1, 4, 5, 7 1A 3 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 18 1A, 5A 4 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 2, 3, 6, 10, 23 1A 5 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 3, 4, 9, 17 2A, 4A 6 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 1, 2, 6, 10, 18, 19, 21, 23 4A 7 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 3, 4, 8 1A, 2A 8 2, 3, 4, 5 12, 13, 16, 17, 24 2A, 3A 9 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 19, 20 1A, 5A

10 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 1, 4, 9, 10, 17, 19, 20, 25, 28 2A, 5A 11 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 4, 5, 8, 10, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19 1A, 2A

Final Exam:

Final exam/projects will be due during Finals Week. Finals week is Tuesday, December 12, 2017 through Friday, December 15, 2017.

Course final date:

December 13, 2017 6:00 PM

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Disclaimer:

The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of EWC, to make changes in the course schedule or activities. All changes will be announced in class.

EASTERN WYOMING COLLEGE ART 1005-01, Drawing I, 3 Credits Fall 2016, FA 109, Monday, Wednesday 1:00 – 3:25 PM. I. Instructor Information Instructor: John Cline Office Location: FA 108 Phone: (307) 532-8291 Email: [email protected] Office Hours: Posted on Office Door II. Course Content Information

A. Course Description: A foundation-level drawing course introducing fundamentals of observation, artistic invention, and basic principles of perspective and composition through problems in still life, landscape, and live model. Lectures, drawing sessions, and critiques develop formal, conceptual, and technical understanding of the drawing process.

B. This course meets the following general education category: Arts and Humanities.

C. Course Rationale: This course covers basic skills required for advanced studio work in drawing,

painting, printmaking, design, and sculpture. Required of all art majors.

D. Course Objectives: a. Render visual phenomena accurately from observation in fully-developed, well-crafted

drawings. b. Understand the principles of composition and two-dimensional design as they pertain to

observational drawing. c. Articulate through verbal and written means impressions, ideas, and knowledge about

drawing as both a technical and expressive art form.

E. Resources: You can purchase the materials for this class from the bookstore, where the entire selection of tools and materials is bundled together for your convenience. It is your responsibility to restock materials as needed throughout the semester. The bookstore cannot order additional supplies for you. Hobby Lobby in Scottsbluff, NE sells supplies you can use to restock. You can also purchase materials on-line at www.dickblick.com.

F. Course Schedule: (Full Schedule is found at the end of the syllabus.)

G. Final Exam: Friday, December 15 at 1:00 PM.

III. Course Expectations A. Assignments

a. Formative Drawings. During the course of this semester, you will create some drawings

which will not be graded. They serve the purpose of preparing you for the Major Drawings. Even though they will not be graded, you cannot avoid them, for you will not be given a grade on the related Major Drawings if you haven’t completed the Formative Drawings. You may feel it is not fair to do work that does not contribute to your final grade. However, the Formative Drawings will contribute to your final grade because your skills will increase and you’ll perform at a higher level on the Major Drawings.

b. Major Drawings. There are twelve Major Drawings. These cover the full-range of

techniques taught in this course. These are weighted at 50% of your final grade.

c. Two essays dealing with historical and critical issues in drawing. 20% of your final grade.

d. Critiques. There are four critiques spaced throughout the semester. Critiques are

mandatory and will involve the presentation of completed work to the class along with a group discussion about the drawings presented. 30% of your final grade.

B. Evaluation Criteria – The method whereby the final grade is determined is summarized below:

a. Each assignment will be awarded a point value between ten and five based upon the

quality of the work and, in some cases, student work ethic. Values of ten and nine correspond with an A. Eight corresponds with a B. Seven with a C.Six with a D. Five with an F.

b. Assignments that are not finished will be given a value of zero.

c. At the end of the semester, the value of all assignments within each assignment category

will be averaged to generate one grade for that particular category. This grade will be a numerical value over ten, eg. 8/10. There will be three such grades generated since there are three categories of assignments.

d. The grade generated for the Major Drawings category will then be set equal to x/50, eg.

8/10 = x/50. This equation will be solved for x, which will generate a numerical value over 50, eg. 40/50. In this way, your Major Drawings will be weighted differently than all other assignments. They will be worth 50% of your final grade.

e. Likewise, your essay grade will be set equal to x/20 and your Critique grade will be set

equal to x/30.

f. The three numerators from the three grades will be added together and placed over 100, eg. 88/100. This will be your final grade. 100 – 90 equals an A. 89 – 80 equals a B, and so forth.

C. Policies

a. Drawing from Observation. The purpose of this course is to teach observational drawing

skills. This means that you are drawing the real, three-dimensional world in front of you. Drawings completed from photographic images or from your phone’s screen do not meet the requirements of the assignment and will not be graded. No exceptions. In certain cases, you will be drawing from 2-D sources. These assignments have been chosen for their educational value.

b. Attendance. Attendance at all class sessions is mandatory. You are required to work on

your assignments in class during the assigned class times. Your grade will be affected if you are not in class actively engaged in creating art. You are permitted three absences. Use them wisely. Any absence beyond three will require documentation to verify a

legitimate excuse. Athletes are excused for all athletic events that conflict with class sessions.

c. Academic Dishonesty. Academic dishonesty consists of, but is not limited to, completing

work for someone else, having someone else complete your work for you, or borrowing a design that is not your own, including from a Website. This will result in the loss of all points possible for that assignment with no chance of making it up. Only work that belongs to you will be graded.

d. Late work. Late work is usually poor work. The highest score late work can receive is

seven points. Drawings must be ready to present at the schedule critique. You forfeit three critique points if your work is not ready to show. You forfeit all critique points if you are not in attendance. This is a significant loss and will affect your final grade.

e. Withdrawal. Your instructor does not withdraw students from class. If you wish to

withdraw, you can do so by filling out a Drop Card which is available at Student Services. You can withdraw from this class at any time up to a certain point in the semester (see the EWC Schedule of Classes). If you withdraw from the class and slip below full-time status, your financial aid and/or housing status may be adversely affected. Be sure to visit with Financial Aid or Campus Housing to make sure you do not jeopardize your money or your position in the dorms.

f. Incomplete. If you face a severe situation that is outside the normal course of life events,

such as a debilitating illness, death of a loved one, or natural or manmade disaster, which prevents you from finishing your work, you can request an X (incomplete) grade with the understanding that you will finish the course work by a date agreed upon between you and your instructor. Your instructor only awards X grades for truly serious situations. You will not be given an X grade for any of the following situations: i. Difficulties that arise from taking more courses than you can handle. ii. Procrastination. iii. Time-consuming involvement in extra-curricular activities. iv. Work schedule or child care challenges. v. Any situation of which you were aware prior to participating in this course.

g. Studio Cleanliness. Clean up after yourself. This studio sees a lot of students coming and

going each day. What may look like temporary storage space for you may be vital work space for the next class coming in. Keep the studio clean.

IV. ADA Accommodations: Eastern Wyoming College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If a student has a disability and desires reasonable accommodation for such disability, the student should contact the EWC Director of Counseling and Disability Services (532-8238) or the EWC Human Resources Director (532-8330) as soon as possible so that arrangements can be made. V. Policy Agreement: By returning to participate in class after receiving this syllabus, it will be understood that you agree to the policies, requirements, and procedures listed in this syllabus. You understand that the need to maintain a professional educational environment requires the equitable implementation of such policies and that your instructor can therefore make no exceptions for you, regardless of the circumstances in which you find yourself. You agree not to request special treatment. If you cannot agree to this, you can make your voice heard by not returning to class.

VI. Disclaimer: The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of EWC, to make changes in the course schedule or activities. All changes will be announced in class. VII. Course Schedule: Class Session Studio Work (FD=Formative Drawing, X=Major Drawing) Aug. 30 Class Introduction. The Illusion of Depth Sept. 6 Gesture and Intuitive Drawing (FD) Sept. 11 Analytical Drawing (FD) Sept. 13 X Contour Drawing I Sept. 18 X Contour Drawing II Sept. 20 Studio Day Sept. 25 Critique One. Linear Perspective (FD) Sept. 27 X One-Point Perspective Oct. 2 X Two-Point Perspective Oct. 4 Multiple-Point Perspective (FD) Oct. 9 X Multiple-Point Perspective Oct. 11 X Drawing the Landscape Oct. 16 Studio Day Oct. 18 Midterm Midterm Critique. Light and Shadow (FD) Oct. 23 X Still-Life Drawing Oct. 25 X Wrapped Object Oct. 30 Charcoal Reduction Drawing (FD) Nov. 1 X Charcoal Reduction Drawing Nov. 6 No Class

Instructor Out-of-Town Nov. 8 Nov. 13 Critique Three. The Human Figure Nov. 15 Anatomy (FD) Nov. 20 Old Master Drawings (FD) Nov. 27 X Figure Drawing – Short Poses Nov. 29 X Figure Drawing – Extended Poses Dec. 4 Plaster Cast Drawing (FD) Dec. 6 X Plaster Cast Drawing – Roman Youth/Aphrodite Dec. 11 Studio Day Final Exam Week Final Critique Friday December 15 at 1:00 PM.

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EASTERN WYOMING COLLEGE

1. COURSE INFORMATION • Drawing I/Art • 3 Credits/48 Contact Hours • Semester 1/Fall 2017 • Finals are December 12-15, 2017 (dates subject to change)

2. INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

• Instructor: Kathy Edwards • Telephone: 358-2940 (work); [email protected] • Office Location: High School Art Room 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

3. COURSE CONTENT INFORMATION Drawing I

• Course Description A foundation level drawing course introducing fundamentals of observation, artistic

invention, and basic principles of perspective and composition through problems in still life, landscape, and live model. Lectures, drawing sessions, and critiques develop formal, conceptual, and technical understanding of the drawing process.

This course meets the following general education category:

__________ Art & Humanities____________

• Rationale To visually understand the world around us. Help the student to see what is really

there, rather than just looking at it. To understand that drawing is the basis to all other art forms.

• Course Objectives To develop the skill of recording what one actually sees To foster a creative expression through drawing To be able to visually record detail To be able to use controlled contour line to record shape To be able to record value to create form To be able to create a visually pleasing composition To be able to create depth through the use of value, placement, and size of objects

• Resources Text: Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards Text: One Zentangle a Day by Beckah Krahula Text: Drawing Wild Animals by Sharlena Wood Video: Painting Wildlife: Acrylic and Mixed Media by Sharlena Wood

Internet research Photographs from choice magazines Still life objects Instructor

• Course Content o Each unit will be a two to four week unit focusing on exercises and finished

works of art. Tentative deadlines will be given for each exercise or project. Concrete deadlines for each project will be set as class progresses.

o Unit 1 Still Life (Weeks 1-4) Construct viewfinder and practice using it to sketch various areas of the

“still life” in center of room. Select the section you want to make a completed drawing from. Work time on your own.

Graphite shading and value exercises introduction in class. Work time on your own.

Pen and Ink exercises. Work time on your own. o Unit 2 Pastel Drawing (Weeks 5-8)

Negative Space drawing exercises-Introduction in class, process to be used consistently throughout the class.

Realistic Expressionism animals gray tones-Introduction in class. Work time on your own.

Shading with pastel sticks and pencils-Introduction in class, process to be used consistently throughout the class.

o Unit 3 Mixed Media Drawing (Weeks 9-12) Exercises using acrylic paint as base layer for successive processes ending

with pastel on top of finished drawing Choosing a resource, applying dry media ground, adding powdered

charcoal, and layering pastel for a finished drawing o Unit 4 Drawing from a Resource (Weeks 13-16)

The student will complete a modified graph drawing working from a resource of their choice using mediums introduced throughout this course. Shading and skill in manipulating media will be explored with this drawing.

Final exams, if applicable, will be administered between December 11th and December 15th.

4. COURSE EXPECTATIONS • Evaluation Criteria

o Grading Scale ∗ A 100-90 ∗ B 89-80 ∗ C 79-70 ∗ D 69-60 ∗ F 59 and below

o Late Projects: Assignments, tests will be handled on an individual basis. Ample time will be given within and outside of class to finish each work of art. It is important for the student to communicate with the instructor if more time is needed for a project due to extenuating circumstances.

o Final Grade: The final grade will be based on your effort, attendance, and

finished work. Criteria and grade sheets will be handed out at the beginning of each project or assignment.

o Instructor Policy on Incomplete Grades, Instructor Withdrawals, and

Student Withdrawals: Withdrawal from class must be initiated by the student following procedures outlined in the current Eastern Wyoming College catalog. The student may request a withdraw from the instructor. The Main Office in Douglas will handle the withdrawals.

• Classroom Expectations

o Behavior Expectations: Within the art room setting one will quickly get the feeling of their own personal right brain functions. It is important to respect the other artists’ right to a quiet environment conducive to the concentration and thought required for creative design as well as safe equipment and tool use.

o Attendance and Tardiness: 50% of your grade will be an attendance effort grade. The other 50% will be project/assignment oriented. It is important that you attend class regularly, and that you give notice to the instructor by email or phone if you are planning to miss a class so that a make-up time can be scheduled.

o Safety Rules: See E.W.C. catalog

5. ACCOMODATION STATEMENT

• ADA Accommodations:

Eastern Wyoming College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If a student has a disability and desires a reasonable accommodation for such disability, the student should contact the EWC Director of Counseling & Disability Services (307-532-8238) or the EWC Human Resources Director (307-532-8330) as soon as possible so that arrangements may be made.

6. DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

• Information contained in this syllabus is, to the best knowledge of the instructor, correct and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of the course. However, this syllabus should not be considered a contract between Eastern Wyoming College and the student. The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of EWC, to make changes in course materials.

• Turnitin© is a cloud-based text review service utilized by EWC for originality checking, including improper citations or potential plagiarism. Student work in this

course may be submitted to and retained by this service, though the student retains copyright of their written work. Students can view information regarding Turnitin’s privacy and copyright policy at http://www.turnitin.com/en_us/privacy-center/overview.

ART 1179 71 Fall 2017

Eastern Wyoming College Course Outline

Course: Photoshop 1 Meeting time: Monday through Friday Credit: 3 hours/semester Instructor: Randy Sieg Contact: Office location: Photo room @ Douglas High School Telephone: 358-2940 photo extension. Office hours: 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. E-mail: [email protected] Catalog description: An introduction to Adobe Photoshop as a creative medium. We will explore a range of possibilities with various aspects of the program, including layers, filters, tools, and color modifications. Projects will use scanned and captured images such as photographs, sketches, and real textures in a range of possible fine art and commercial applications.

2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.

Rationale: To provide a hands-on approach to developing skills in the use of Adobe Photoshop for windows.

Course objectives: The student should be able to:

Insert graphics into a new document. Apply the Photoshop tools pallet to graphics or selection. Develop an understanding and method of use for the pull down menus.

The student will design:

Adjust and enhance photos. Design a variety of Fine Art prints. And other materials that will be seen outside the classroom.

Instructional media and resources: Text: Classroom in a book Adobe Photoshop CS by Adobe Press (Not required) Schedule: Lesson 1: Introduction to Adobe Photoshop CS6 Lesson 2: Getting Started with Photoshop Lesson 3: Working with Images Lesson 4: Resizing & Cropping Images

Lesson 5: Working with basic selections Lesson 6: Getting started with Layers Lesson 7: Painting in Photoshop Lesson 8: Photo Retouching Lesson 9: Creating Special Effects Lesson 10: Exporting your Work Course requirements: The final grade will be based on attendance, effort, classroom assignments, and final exam. Attendance policy:

Regular attendance and steady progress is vital to the success in Page Maker. Check EWC handbook for any additional information on attendance and

withdrawal policy.

Homework: Normally will be handled on an individual bases.

Evaluation technique: The grading scale will be based on the following percentages. A: 90-100 B: 89-80 C: 79-70 D: 69-60 F: 60 and below Safety, and Security: Many students and parents are concerned about the issue of safety on college campuses. Eastern Wyoming College (EWC) shares that concern and accepts its responsibility to employ security measures that ensure our students enjoy their time at EWC as free as possible from any threats to their safety and well being. Please refer to the EWC Student Handbook. Crime is a national problem that effects all communities and college campuses in our country, even those in a rural area such as Douglas. Although Eastern has been fortunate in not experiencing a significant number of crimes, it would be less than honest to state that incidents have not taken place. To minimize the occurrence of such incidents, college administrators, the city and county law enforcement authorities, and the students themselves must work together to ensure that students and their possessions are protected as much as possible.

ADA Accommodations: Eastern Wyoming College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If a student has a disability and desires a reasonable accommodation for such disability, the student should contact the, EWC Coordinator of Counseling & Disability Services (532-8238) or Ed Meyer, EWC Human Resources Director (532-8330) as soon as possible so that arrangements may be made. Disclaimer Statement Information contained in this syllabus is, to the best knowledge of the instructor, correct and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of the course. However, this syllabus should not be considered a contract between Eastern Wyoming College and the student. The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of EWC, to make changes in course materials and course schedules.

List the GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Communication Skills: Graduates will be able to understand and communicate ideas and information in written and spoken English that reveals a mastery of terminology appropriate to their disciplines. Analytical and Quantitative Reasoning: Graduates will be able to solve problems through critical thinking involving analytical and quantitative reasoning at a level appropriate to their disciplines. Technology Skills: Graduates will be able to demonstrate competence using technology appropriate to their disciplines. Social Awareness: Graduates will be able to demonstrate an awareness of the relationship between the individual and the world. Information Literacy: Graduates will be able to locate, evaluate, and use information effectively. This course meets the following general education category: __Arts & Humanities______________________________________________________

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EASTERN WYOMING COLLEGE Business Administration

COURSE NAME ................................................................................................... Personal Finance COURSE NUMBER .....................................................................................................BADM 1030 CREDIT ............................................................................................................................... 3 credits SEMESTER ....................................................................................................................... Fall 2017 LOCATION .............................................................................................................................online INSTRUCTOR ........................................................................................................ Jennifer Minks OFFICE LOCATION ......................................................................................................... TEB 261 OFFICE HOURS ................................... MF 9-10 am, TTh 11-noon, W 2-3 pm & by appointment TELEPHONE NUMBER .................................................................................... 532-8285 (Office) EMAIL ADDRESS ................................................................................... [email protected] COURSE DESCRIPTION This is an introductory course in managing personal finances. Topics covered include financial planning, managing taxes, managing cash, use of credit, risk management and investments. Considerable emphasis is placed on insurance and the basics of investing. COURSE RATIONALE BADM 1030 is generally taken by students enrolled in vocational programs and working toward an Associate of Applied Science Degree. It is not intended for the student who plans to transfer to another school and complete a bachelor’s degree. COURSE OBJECTIVES After successfully completing this course, the student should be able to:

• Understand the foundations of financial planning o Understand the financial planning process o Develop financial statements and plans o Prepare taxes

• Manage basic assets including cash and savings • Manage insurance needs

o Life insurance o Health insurance o Property insurance

• Manage investments o Planning o Stocks, bonds, mutual funds, real estate

• Retirement planning

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REQUIRED TEXTBOOK

• PFIN6 with CourseMate by Billingsley/Gitman/Joehnk: 6th edition, 4LTRPress/Cengage (ISBN: 9781337117005)

GRADING CRITERIA Your final grade will be a reflection of your performance as follows: Percentage Points Quizzes (3) 10 75 Homework Assignments 57 400 Project 29 200 Final Quiz 4 25 100% 700

Grading Scale (%) A 90-100% B 80-89 C 70-79 D 60-69 F Below 60

COURSE EXPECTATIONS An important objective of this course is to maximize each student’s opportunity to learn. All students in this course are expected to be respectful of other participants, of the instructor, and of the learning environment. The instructor reserves the right to suspend a student from class if his or her behavior does not conform to these minimal standards. WITHDRAWAL POLICY Withdrawal from the course must be initiated by the student following procedures in the current EWC GENERAL CATALOG. A student withdrawn from a course on or before the school's official last day to drop classes will receive a grade of W (Withdrawal). A student who is withdrawn after the official last day to drop will receive a grade of F except in an emergency. ATTENDANCE POLICY A student at Eastern Wyoming College is expected to actively participation in all scheduled learning activities to satisfactorily achieve the educational objectives of any course. Therefore, an instructor is authorized to withdraw a student from a course whenever the student has failed to complete two consecutive units of the course and/or not checked into the course for a period of two full weeks.

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INSTRUCTOR POLICIES

• It is essential that you carefully read assigned chapters to gain maximum benefit from the class. PowerPoint presentations for each chapter will be available on LancerNet.

• Homework and other assignments will not be accepted late. • All chapters have “Financial Planning Exercises” at the end. These will not be assigned

as homework, but it is highly recommended that you review all exercises. ACADEMIC DISHONESTY POLICY Academic dishonesty is not tolerated. Dishonesty includes plagiarism, cheating and any conscious act by a student that gives him or her undue advantage over fellow students. Students shall complete all assigned course work individually unless otherwise indicated. Academic dishonesty of any kind shall result in a score of zero on the assignment or examination and may result in withdrawal from the course or a grade of F, as the instructor deems appropriate. In addition, the instructor may refer the student to the appropriate EWC official for further discipline. PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION EXPECTATIONS Email:

• Class you are enrolled in and referring to • Subject line • Clearly state purpose of email and/or question • Use complete sentences, correct spelling and grammar • Response instructions • Formal signature

Phone:

• Speak slowly and clearly • Identify yourself • Class you are enrolled in and referring to • Clearly state purpose of call and/or question • Phone number where you can be reached

ADA ACCOMMODATIONS Eastern Wyoming College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If a student has a disability and desires a reasonable accommodation for such disability, the student should contact Wendy George, EWC Director of Counseling & Disability Services (532-8238) or Ed Meyer, EWC Human Resources Director (532-8330) as soon as possible so that arrangements may be made.

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TURNITIN© Turnitin© is a cloud-based text review service utilized by EWC for originality checking, including improper citations or potential plagiarism. Student work in this course may be submitted to and retained by this service, though the student retains copyright of their written work. Students can view information regarding Turnitin’s privacy and copyright policy at http://www.turnitin.com/en_us/privacy-center/overview. DISCLAIMER The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of EWC, to make changes in the course schedule or activities. All changes will be announced in class. HOMEWORK

Chapter Assignment Points n/a Message Board 10 1 Financial Goals 30 2 Financial Statements 30 3 IRS Website 30 4 Bank Reconciliation 30 5 Automobile & Housing Decisions 30 6 Credit Report 30 8 Life Insurance 30 9 Healthcare.gov 30

10 Smart Sites 30 11 Capital 30 12 Investing 30 13 Mutual Funds 30 14 Retirement Planning 30

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Tentative Course Schedule

Week 1 Aug 29

Introduction/ Orientation Chapter 1 – Understanding the Financial Planning Process

Week 2 Sept 5

No class Monday for Labor Day Chapter 1 Chapter 2 – Using Financial Statements and Budgets

Week 3 Sept 11

Chapter 2 Chapter 3 – Preparing Your Taxes

Week 4 Sept 18

Quiz 1: Chapter 1-3 Chapter 4 – Managing Your Cash and Savings

Week 5 Sept 25

Chapter 5 – Making Automobile and Housing Decisions

Week 6 Oct 2

Chapter 6 – Using Credit Start Project

Week 7 Oct 9

Quiz 2: Chapters 4-6 Chapter 8 – Insuring Your Life

Week 8 Oct 16

Chapter 9 – Insuring Your Health No class Thursday or Friday for Fall Break

Week 9 Oct 23

Chapter 9 Chapter 10 – Protecting Your Property

Week 10 Oct 30

Chapter 10

Week 11 Nov 6

Quiz 3: Chapter 8-10 Chapter 11 – Investment Planning

Week 12 Nov 13

Chapter 12 – Investing in Stocks and Bonds

Week 13 Nov 20

Project Due Tuesday, November 21st by noon No class Wednesday, Thursday or Friday for Thanksgiving Break

Week 14 Nov 27

Chapter 13 – Investing in Mutual Funds, ETF’s and Real Estate

Week 15 Dec 4

Chapter 14 – Planning for Retirement

Week 16 Dec 11

Final Quiz: Chapters 11-14

Final quiz will be during Finals Week. Finals week is Tuesday, December 12, 2017 through Friday, December 15, 2017.

Douglas High School – Eastern Wyoming College (concurrent) Personal Finance

COURSE NAME .................................................................................................................................................... Personal Finance COURSE NUMBER ...................................................................................................................................................... BADM 1030 SECTION…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………......70 CREDIT HOURS ........................................................................................................................................................ 3 credit hours CONTACT HOURS .............................................................................................................................................. 70 contact hours SEMESTER ........................................................................................................................................................................ Fall 2017 INSTRUCTOR......................................................................................................................................................... Darla Busboom CONTACT # .................................................................................................................................................................... 358-2950 E-MAIL (preferred method of contact) .......................................................................................................... [email protected] OFFICE HOURS ...................................................................................................................................... M-TH 7:45am – 3:45pm

Other times by appt. COURSE DESCRIPTION An introductory course in managing personal finances. Topics covered include financial planning, managing taxes, managing cash, use of credit, risk management and investments. Considerable emphasis is placed on insurance and the basics of investing. RATIONALE BADM 1030 is an introductory course that teaches students a solid financial foundation. With a strong understanding of personal finance, students will be prepared to thrive in these challenging economic times.

RESOURCES Personal Financial Literacy by Joan S. Ryan; Cengage Learning NextGen Personal Finance Online Curriculum HR Budget Challenge Online Simulation Stock Market Game sponsored by the Wyoming Economic Education Council

COURSE OBJECTIVES (please see tentative schedule on last page) • Develop and explain a personal saving and investing strategy • Understand student loans, personal income taxes and design a personal budget • Manage checking & savings accounts • Explain how to establish good credit and the costs of using credit • Understand various insurance tools, including health, life, auto and rental • Perform research to purchase a house and car • Explore career interests, prepare employment documents and perform in a job interview

COURSE EXPECTATIONS & GRADING POLICY Work you do will include classroom projects (by yourself and with others), assessments and homework assignments. While most of what you do will be in class, there will be occasional homework. Therefore, it is very important that you are HERE in order to learn. If you are absent, you must ask for missed work and make arrangements to access a computer with the necessary software to make up any missed work.

A = 100-90 B = 89 – 80 C = 79 – 70 F = 69 – 0

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS 1. Arrive on time (before the tardy bell rings) and prepared with all materials (pen/pencil and paper).

~Please keep in mind that 4 tardies = 1 absence in DHS Attendance Policy~ 2. The classroom is a place of learning, with respect for others and a positive attitude. 3. NO computer games, social networking or YouTube without permission. 4. Listening to music is a privilege, not a right. If it interferes with learning, it will not be allowed. Do NOT stream

music on the computers as it slows down access for all. Use your personal phone or device. 5. No cellphones out or to be used during class unless we are using them for learning. If you have an emergency, ASK to use it first. Cellphones that pose a distraction will be placed in the “cellphone jail” and you may retrieve it at the end of class, 6. NO food or drink, other than water. Gum is allowed if I don’t see it or hear it.

ATTENDANCE POLICY A student at Eastern Wyoming College is expected to attend all sessions of each course in which the student is enrolled. Active participation in all scheduled learning activities is essential for the student to satisfactorily achieve the educational objectives of any course; therefore. An instructor is authorized to withdraw a student from a course whenever: The student's absences in the course exceed 20% of the scheduled sessions for the semester, the student has been absent six consecutive class hours in the course or the student has not completed 20% of assigned learning activities. ADA Accommodations: Eastern Wyoming College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If a student has a disability and desires a reasonable accommodation for such disability, the student should contact the, EWC Coordinator of Counseling & Disability Services (532-8238) or Ed Meyer, EWC Human Resources Director (532-8330) as soon as possible so that arrangements may be made. DISCLAIMER STATEMENT The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of EWC, to make changes in the course schedule or activities. All changes will be announced in class.

Final exams, if applicable, will be administered between December 11th and December 15th.

WEEKS UNIT RESOURCES

2 Employment and Income

Ch. 2, 3 • Pay, benefits and work • Income Tax

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Spending and Saving Ch 4, 5, 6, Checking Account Simulation

• Budgets & Records • Checking & Banking • Saving for the Future

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Credit and Debt Ch. 7, 8, 9, 10 Next Gen Personal Finance Projects

• Credit in America • Credit Records and the Law • Cost of Credit • Problems with Credit

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Investing Ch. 16, 17, 19 20

• Investing for the Future • Investing in Stocks • Investing in Mutual Funds, Real Estate, and other • Retirement and Estate Planning

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Risk Management & Insurance Ch. 21, 22, 23

• Introduction to Risk Management • Property and Liability Insurance • Health and Life Insurance

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Financial Decision Making

Ch, 11, 12, 14, 25 Next Gen Personal Finance Projects

• Personal Decision Making • Renting a Residence • Buying a Home • Buying & Owning a Car • Consumer Protection Laws • Identity Theft and Fraud Prevention

EMBEDDED PROJECTS:

H & R Budget Challenge Stock Market Game (10 weeks)

Biol 1000 Syllabus; F17 - 1

PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY-BIOL 1000 Fall 2017

Course Information Lecture: BIOL 1000 72 – DHS Laboratory: BIOL 1000L 72 – DHS Credit Hours: 4.0/ 64 contact hours Instructor Information Mark Steward Douglas High School Office phone: 307.358.2940 Email: [email protected] Office Hours: M/W 3:30 - 4:30 pm, or by appointment Course Content Information Catalog Description: Primarily for the non-major. Considers fundamental principles of ecology, evolution, cell biology and genetics, as well as their relevance to contemporary society. Emphasizes critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Laboratory is REQUIRED. (This course is not equivalent to BIOL 1010, and credit cannot be earned for both courses. Biology 1000 will fulfill the general education category of Lab Science for the Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Degrees. Introduction & Rationale: This course can provide you with a fundamental understanding of life, literally. The effort you make here to acquaint yourself with the concepts and processes of biology will allow you to apply this knowledge far beyond the immediate requirements of this course. We will begin our study with the most basic characteristics shared by all living organisms, and move ahead to marvel at the diversity of such creatures. We will look at how structure defines function, how energy and matter are used, how growth and reproduction take place, and how all of this is interrelated. The scientific methods used for such a study have proven to be a reliable format for systematic observations and conclusions. So ponder what you learn here, integrate it with what you already know as well as what you learn in the future. Future decisions concerning medical treatment options, the ecology of our planet, legislative action on new scientific technology and countless other issues await you. You’ll be able to make more informed decisions in your life as a result of your studies in this course. Let the quest begin! Above all, remember that science is a fun, exciting adventure! Course Objectives: 1. To develop an understanding of the scientific method and its relationship to life processes. 2. To develop an understanding of ecosystem organization and community types. 3. To become familiar with modes of inheritance, species diversity, and natural selection. 4. To develop an understanding of the basic chemistry, anatomy, energetics and reproduction of

living cells. 5. To become familiar with various laboratory applications and techniques.

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6. To develop an appreciation of social problems and current issues, which affect the science of biology.

Required Textbooks: Lecture Textbook: Concepts in Biology; Enger, Ross and Bailey (14th ed.) ISBN 9780073403465 Laboratory Manual: Concepts in Biology; Enger and Ross (13th ed.) ISBN 9780077295250 Additional Resources: I often find that just reading the text and actively participating in lecture and lab are not enough for me to grasp a new concept. With this in mind, I am providing some web resources that have been useful to me throughout my academic career in biology! Your textbook’s website: http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0072552891/student_view0/ A biological dictionary: http://www.biology-online.org/dictionary Study tips: http://abacus.bates.edu/~ganderso/biology/resources/studytips.html Course Requirements and Expectations Grading Policy: Points are earned as follows: ITEM POINTS POSSIBLE YOUR EARNED SCORES RAM Quizzes: 13 @ 10 pts each 130 Exams: 4 @ 100 pts each 400 Final Exam: 1 @ 150 pts 150 Lecture Homework: 23 @ 10 pts 230 Biology Box Scavenger Hunt 150 Lab Reports: 15 @ 20 pts each 300

Total Possible Points 1360 **NOTE: THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO EXTRA CREDIT OFFERED IN THIS COURSE! IF YOU HAVE TIME TO DO EXTRA CREDIT, YOU HAVE TIME TO STUDY! Final exams, if applicable, will be administered between December 11th and December 15th. Your grade will then be determined according to the following scale: 1224 – 1360 points (90 – 100%) = A 1088 – 1223 points (80 – 89%) = B 952 – 1087 points (70 – 79%) = C 816 – 951 points (60 – 69%) = D 0 – 815 points (0 – 59%) = F What to Expect From: Retain And Maintain (RAM) Quizzes: Each day, you will be given a small quiz to test your retention of the material from the previous class, and of the material for the day that we are discussing. This policy of having small quizzes each day is intended for you to keep up your progress over the semester, and hopefully will ease your stress a bit by putting less pressure on you to excel on only in-class exams and a final. RAMs will be closed book, closed notes, and will occur during the first 5 minutes of class.

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RAMs are intended to encourage you to keep up with the material (maintain) and to encourage study techniques that will make you successful in this class and beyond (retain). Your grade will be based on the best 13 out of 15 RAMs. Because your lowest score will be dropped, RAMs cannot be made up. Each RAM is worth 10 points, for a total of 130 points. Preparation Time: As this is likely your first college science course, you may have some preconceived notions. “Biology is hard!” “I feel like I am learning a new language.” Both of these statements are true; however, you can master this course as well as any other course through your amount of effort. A general guideline for estimating study time, particularly in science courses, is two to three hours of preparation for each lecture/lab hour. This translates to 60 lecture/lab hours and 120 to 180 hours of preparation/study. Successful students (C or better) spend roughly eight to 12 hours per week ACTIVELY preparing for this course. What does ACTIVELY mean? This is a great question. ACTIVELY means: 1. pre-reading assigned text prior to lecture (underlining/highlighting important sections, maintaining a list of unfamiliar words, making outlines or concept maps, making connections between assigned readings and previously studied topics); 2. lecture participation (note taking, asking/answering questions, participation in discussion, asking for clarification of concepts); 3. memorizing/analyzing/integrating terms and concepts in your individual study time (drawing pictures, devising clever memory hooks, verbally reciting concepts, working sample problems, etc.). You may think that you are not cut out for learning biology. This is nonsense! You can all learn biology, and I will do everything I can to help! Attendance: Regular attendance and steady progress are essential to your success in this course. Therefore, you are expected to attend all lecture AND lab sessions. Should it be necessary for you to miss a lecture or lab session due to an extenuating circumstance or participation in an approved school function, it is your responsibility to make up the work missed. Contact me BEFORE missing a session. Exam Make-up Policy: Each exam takes hours to craft, balancing simple questions with more challenging problems. A make-up requires that a new exam be created, one completely equal, but totally different than the one your classmates received. If you should miss one of the scheduled exams, be aware that I rarely schedule make-up exams. To qualify for a make-up exam, you have been: hospitalized, have a doctor’s written documentation for an illness that you personally suffer or there is a death of an immediate family member. In addition, you must contact me within 24h of the exam (preferably before, not after), or you will not be able to make up the exam. If it is decided that you can take a make-up exam, that exam must be taken prior to the results of that exam are returned to the general class. If this does not occur, you must make up the exam during finals week. Except in extenuating circumstances, no provisions will be made for the final exam. Lab Make-up Policy: At this time, labs cannot be made up. MISSING MORE THAN TWO LABS WILL RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE CLASS (THIS IS A LAB SCIENCE).

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Late Papers and Assignments: All assignments are due at the beginning of class. If the assignment is not received before I begin lecture, it is considered late. All assignments received late will be subject to a reduction in score of 10% for each successive day following the due date. ASSIGNMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER FIVE DAYS OF THEIR DUE DATE. Keep in mind; weekends are included in the day’s late tally. Withdrawal Policy: You may withdraw from the course with a grade of "W" (withdrawal); however, the decision must be made and the procedure accomplished ON OR BEFORE the College's official last day to drop classes (April 25, 2013). If the procedure is not completed before this day, you will receive a grade of "F". This is your responsibility. Also, consistent with Eastern Wyoming College policy, the instructor may withdraw you from this course on or before the last day to drop classes if: 1. your absences exceed 20% of the scheduled class sessions for the semester, or 2. you are absent six consecutive class hours. However, do not assume that the instructor has dropped you. Once again, this is your responsibility. After the College's official last day to drop classes, you cannot receive a "W" (withdrawal) for the course, except for very extenuating circumstances (serious illness, hospitalization, etc.). Exceptions that do not count as an absence: 1. Prolonged illness (hospital, etc.) 2. Death in immediate family 3. School activities and trips (team sports, class field trips, etc.). Student must tell the instructor before absence. 4. Snowy/closed highways NOTE: ** The instructor reserves the right to verify extenuating circumstances. Additional Comments: 1. Should you choose to sleep in class, I will consider you absent from class. 2. Should you choose to work on other assignments in class, I will also consider you absent. Academic Integrity and Class Conduct: Academic dishonesty (examples include, but are not limited to: cheating, plagiarism, copying from your neighbor, taking quizzes/exams in any way but yourself, etc.) will not be tolerated in any form. What constitutes cheating and plagiarism? Another great question! Cheating includes using your textbook, notes, internet resources, sharing answers, having someone else do your work, working together on individual assignments, etc. while completing RAMs and exams. The act of plagiarism is committed when one copies or uses ideas of another individual without giving that individual proper credit. This does include copying work from other students, copying and pasting information from the internet or taking information directly from your text or lecture notes. If your work is not in your own words, consider it plagiarism! It is not fair to your classmates, to me, or ultimately to you. Any student who is caught in any of these acts will receive an “F” for this course.

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Our classroom is meant to foster learning, and all students are expected to politely and respectfully cooperate with each other and the instructor to achieve this goal. Please turn your cell phones and pagers COMPLETELY OFF prior to class. This includes turning off the vibrate setting on your phone. Should your phone ring or vibrate during class, you will be asked to leave and forfeit the day’s participation points. Texting is not a form of note taking, and therefore cannot be done during class. There are no exceptions to this rule. Should you have a personal emergency in which you should need to be contacted during class, please give the EWC phone number. Classroom Expectations for Students in Biology 1000: 1. You are expected to attend ALL classes AND labs, and be fully prepared to participate in the

activities and discussions arranged by the instructor. 2. You are expected to complete all required work and exams within the parameters of the

semester. (January 14 – May 10, 2013). 3. You are expected to read the textbook and all assigned readings, and complete all other

assignments as given by the instructor. 4. You are expected to take all exams on the dates and times scheduled. 5. You are expected to take notes during lecture and study them. 6. You are expected to seek additional help as needed. Contact your instructor, a tutor, or a peer

study group to get extra help. Do not wait until it is too late! If you cannot contact me during my office hours, schedule an appointment. DO NOT submit any version of the answer, ‘I don’t understand’. To me, this suggests that you are not interested in the learning process. Instead, contact me immediately, and I will do everything I can to help you work through the problem.

7. You are expected to include your name and the course number on any assignments. I deduct two points for failure to include your name! You also need to keep a copy of the assignments you submit until you have received your final grade in the course.

8. It is expected that you know how to communicate with others in writing. This means using proper English, using complete sentences with proper punctuation, no texting-type of abbreviations, and the correct spelling of words. Proof-read your work. Failure to do so will result in deductions of 0.5 points per infraction with a maximum deduction per assignment of 15 points!

9. You are expected to clean up your lab station at the end of each lab. Failure to do so will result in points deducted from participation points.

10. Science & Religion: For those of you that are deeply rooted in your faith and religion, realize that I certainly applaud and appreciate your passion and conviction. This course is in no way designed to challenge the root of your faith nor your beliefs. Quite simply, it is designed to introduce you to theories and concepts as well as test your comprehension of those theories and concepts. It is not meant nor designed for you to accept those theories, but rather acknowledge they exist, just as you would acknowledge there is more than one religion. With this in mind, you will not receive credit for answers or assignments that fail to answer the questions based on the presented course content. It is also unacceptable to ask for supplemental questions, assignments or exemptions as a result of religious beliefs.

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Tentative Schedule – Fall 2017 Class actually runs full school year

Final in May Extend Syllabus To May 2018

Week Dates Lecture Topic Assigned Chapter RAM & Dates

1 Aug What is Biology 1 Practice RAM:

2 Sept The Basics of Life: Chemistry Organic Molecules

2 3 CH 1 & 2:

3 Sept Cell Structure and Function 4 CH 3: 4 Sept Enzymes, Coenzymes & Energy 5 CH 4:

Exam 1: Chapters 1-5 September

5 Sept Cellular Respiration Photosynthesis

6 7 CH 5:

6 Oct DNA & RNA 8 CH 6: 7 Oct Cell Division 9 CH 7: 8 Oct Patterns of Inheritance 10 CH 8:

Exam 2: Chapters 6-10 October

9 Oct Diversity and Population Genetics 12 CH 9:

10 Nov Evolution and Natural Selection 13 CH 10:

11 Nov Species Formation Community Interactions

14 16 CH 11:

12 Nov 11-15 The Origin of Life 19 CH 12:

Exam 3: Chapters 12-14, 16, 19 Available: 8:00 am Mon, Nov 25 through 11:55 pm Tues, Nov 26

13 Nov The Classification and

Evolution of Organisms Microorganisms

20 21 CH 13:

14 Dec The Plant Kingdom 22 CH 14:

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15 Dec The Animal Kingdom 23 CH 15:

Exam 4: Chapters 20-23 December

Course Proficiency: Comprehensive Final Exam May

Tentative Laboratory Schedule – Spring 2018

DATE LABORATORY TOPICS LAB NUMBER DUE DATE Welcome Scientific Method 1

Atoms, Molecules, Diffusion & Osmosis 2 & 3

Microscopes 5 Cell Types & Enzymes 6 & 7 Photosynthesis & Respiration 8 Mitosis 11 DNA Extraction 13 & Handout Genetics Problems & Human Variation 14 & 16 Population Demographics 18 & Handout Spring Break - No Laboratory Session Enjoy Safely & Responsibly

Population Genetics & Natural Selection 19 & Handout

Habitat Preference & Biomes 21 & Handout

Plant Life Cycles, Structure & Function 24 & 25

Animal Structure & Classification 28 & 29 Biology Boxes Due

Finals Week No Laboratory Session DISCLAIMER: Information contained in this syllabus was, to the best knowledge of the instructor, considered correct and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of class. However, this syllabus should not be considered a contract between Eastern Wyoming College and the student. The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of E.W.C., to make changes in course content or instructional technique without notice or obligation. Safety Rules: 1. If you have a personal health problem or limitation of which the instructor should be aware,

please advise her of these personally, as soon as possible after the first class meeting.

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2. In case of fire, evacuate the classroom and building. Exit the classroom in an orderly

manner. An instructor or student reporting a fire should activate the fire alarm and report the fire by phone (911). Report the location (building and room) and type of material burning if possible. Remember, safety first. If in doubt, get out!

3. In the event of a tornado you will hear a siren sounding steadily. Go to the basement. You should sit on the floor and place your head between your knees. Stay away from windows and keep the doors closed. Do not leave the building. Remain in the safe shelter area until an all-clear signal has been given.

4. In the event of an earthquake, evacuate the building if this can be done safely. If the building cannot be evacuated, stay away from windows, and get under desks or next to a load-bearing wall.

5. Please refer to the EWC catalog for other safety issues. General Education Requirements: The following are the General Education Requirements for all graduates of E.W.C.: Communication Skills: Graduates will be able to understand and communicate ideas and information in written and spoken English that reveals a mastery of terminology appropriate to their disciplines. Analytical and Quantitative Reasoning: Graduates will be able to solve problems through critical thinking involving analytical and quantitative reasoning at a level appropriate to their disciplines. Technology Skills: Graduates will be able to demonstrate competence using technology appropriate to their disciplines. Social Awareness: Graduates will be able to demonstrate an awareness of the relationship between the individual and the world. Information Literacy: Graduates will be able to locate, evaluate and use information effectively. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES: Eastern Wyoming College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If a student has a disability and desires a reasonable accommodation for such disability, the student should contact the, EWC Coordinator of Counseling & Disability Services (532-8238) or Ed Meyer, EWC Human Resources Director (532-8330) as soon as possible so that arrangements may be made. College Mission: Eastern Wyoming College is a student-centered, comprehensive community college that responds to the educational, cultural, social, and economic needs of its communities with quality, affordable educational opportunities for dynamic lifelong learning. College Vision: Eastern Wyoming College will be a dynamic center for education, acting as a catalyst for individual growth, community engagement and global impact.

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Student Philosophy Statement: Eastern Wyoming College is committed to providing a student experience that promotes academic success in a challenging and supportive environment, facilitates the transition to college for first time students, and helps all students identify and achieve their individual goals. EWC’s student experience is designed to foster personal growth by increasing independence, promoting ethical behavior and personal responsibility for learning, and affording opportunities for student involvement in campus activities to enhance social development.

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FALL SEMESTER 2016

EASTERN WYOMING COLLEGE BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT

COURSE INFORMATION Principles of Biology (BIOL 1000) Biol 1000 Lab (BIOL L004) Lecture - Section 01 MWF 8:00-8:55 AM Section 02 MWF 10:00-10:55 AM Laboratory - Section 01 Monday 2:00 - 4:55 PM Section 02 Tuesday 8:00 – 10:55 AM 4.0 credit hours. INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION Chris Wenzel Office #215 (Faculty link between the Fine Arts Building and the Tebbet Building.) Office Phone #--532-8293. [email protected] Office hours:11-12 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 9-10 Wednesday Other times by appointment. COURSE CONTENT INFORMATION Catalog description: Primarily for the non-major. Considers fundamental principles of ecology, evolution, cell biology and genetics, as well as their relevance to contemporary society. Emphasizes critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Laboratory is required. (This course can substitute for but is not equivalent to BIOL 1010). Rationale: As an informed citizen in a democracy, you have a great deal to say about the solutions to problems. In a democracy it is assumed that the public is informed enough to make intelligent decisions. This is why an understanding of biological concepts is so important for any person, regardless of his or her vocation. Biology 1000 will fulfill the general education category of Lab Science for the Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Degree.

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Course objectives: I. To develop an understanding of the scientific method and its relationship to life processes. II. To develop an understanding of ecosystem organization, and community types. III. To become familiar with modes of inheritance, species diversity, and natural selection. IV. To develop an understanding of the basic chemistry, anatomy, energetics, and reproduction of living cells. V. To become familiar with various laboratory applications and techniques. VI. To develop an appreciation of social problems and current issues which affect the science of biology. Resources: a) Textbook–Concepts in Biology; Enger, Ross & Bailey (14th ed.) b) Laboratory Manual-Concepts in Biology: Laboratory Manual; Enger and Ross (14th ed.) c) Other instructional media–DVD’s, PowerPoint slides, internet resources, microscope slides, and handouts. Course Outline--Tentative Lecture Schedule: Date Reading Assignment Topic Aug 31 Introduction/Expectations Sep 2 Ch. 1 Scientific Method LAB: No Lab this week 5 No class-Labor Day 7 Ch.1/20 Scientific Method/Classification 9 Ch. 21 Bacteria and Protozoans LAB: Scientific Method (Lab 1) 12 Ch. 21 Fungi and Lichens 14 Ch. 22 Seedless Vascular Plants 16 Ch. 22 Quiz 1/Vascular Plants LAB: Plant Structures and Classification (Lab 25 and Handout) 19 Ch. 23 Animal Structure/Invertebrates 21 Ch. 23 Vertebrates 23 EXAM 1 (Chapters 1; 20-23) LAB: Animal Anatomy and Classification (Lab 29 and Handout) 26 Ch. 15 Ecology/Trophic Relations 28 Ch. 16 Communities and Interactions 30 Ch. 16 Quiz 2/Biomes/succession LAB: Interactions and Predator/Prey Cycles (Handouts)

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Oct 3 Ch. 16/17 Human Impacts/Populations 5 Ch. 17 Population Growth Models 7 EXAM 2 (Chapters 15-17) LAB: Biomes and Populations (Handouts) 10 Ch. 2 Basic Chemistry 12 Ch. 2/3 Basic/Organic Chemistry 14 Ch. 3/4 Organic Chemistry/Cell Structure LAB: Atoms/Molecules and Microscopes part 1 (Labs 2 and 5) 17 Ch. 4 Cell Function & Membranes 19 Ch. 5 Quiz 3/Enzymes 21 No class—Fall Break LAB: Microscopes part 2 and Cell Structure (Labs 5 and 6) 24 Ch. 6 Cellular Respiration 26 Ch. 7 Photosynthesis 28 EXAM 3 (Chapters 2-7) LAB: Photosynthesis and Respiration (Handout) 31 Ch. 8 DNA Discovery and Structure Nov 2 Ch. 8 DNA Structure and Function 4 Ch. 9 Cell Division: Mitosis LAB: DNA Structure and Mitosis (Lab 11 and Handout) 7 Ch. 9 Cell Division: Meiosis 9 Ch. 10 Patterns of Inheritance 11 Ch. 10 Patterns of Inheritance LAB: Genetics Problems and Ratios (Lab 14) 14 Ch. 10 Quiz 4/Patterns of Inheritance 16 Ch. 11 Ethics and Biotechnology 18 Ch. 11 Ethics and Biotechnology LAB: Human Variation (Lab 16) 21 EXAM 4 (Chapters 8-11) 23 No class-Thanksgiving Break 25 No class-Thanksgiving Break LAB: Natural Selection (Handout) 28 Ch. 12 Species Formation 30 Ch. 12/13 Speciation/Darwin and Evolution Dec 2 Ch. 13 Natural Selection LAB: Natural Selection II (Handout)

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5 Ch. 14 Quiz 5/Macroevolution 7 Ch. 14 Human Evolution 9 Ch. 14 Human Evolution LAB: Human Evolution (Handout) 12 Catch up or Review Final Exam (Comprehensive)– Wednesday, December 14, 2016–8:00-9:45 am (Section 01) 10:00-11:45 am (Section 02) COURSE EXPECTATIONS Course Requirements: a) Lecture Exams–Four one-hour lecture exams will be given. Lecture exams are worth 100 points each. b) One formal lab report will be worth a total of 100 points, lab assignments will be worth a total of 120 points(10 pts./lab x 12 labs), and lab participation will be worth a total of 60 points (5 pts./lab x 12 labs). c) Final Examination (200 pts.) d) Quizzes- A total of 5 quizzes will be given throughout the semester. These will be given one week prior to each exam and will be used to help you prepare for the upcoming exam. They will be worth a total of 100 points (20 pts. each). No make-up quizzes will be allowed. Your lowest quiz score will be dropped. e) Attendance--Please refer to p. 5 **NOTE: NO EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ALLOWED. Evaluation Criteria: Final grades will be determined using the following criteria: Lecture Lab Exam 1.....100 Lab Report........100 900-1000 (90-100%)=A Exam 2.....100 Lab assignments...130 800-899 (80-89%) =B Exam 3.....100 Participation......70 700-799 (70-79%) =C Exam 4.....100 300 600-699 (60-69%) =D Final Exam.200 0-599 (0-59%) =F Quizzes....100 700 Attendance Policy Regular attendance and steady progress are essential to success in this course. Therefore, you are expected to attend all lecture and lab sessions. Should it be necessary for you to miss a lecture or lab session due to an extenuating circumstance or participation in an approved school function, it is your responsibility to make up the work missed. Contact the instructor before missing a session if possible.

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Lab and Lecture Make-up Policy All labs must be made up during the week in which they are conducted. If you are unable to make it to your regular lab session you must attend one of the other sessions given that week or you will lose participation points. Contact a classmate for assignments, handouts, and notes missed during lecture sessions. Missing more than two labs will result in failure of the class (this is a lab science). Withdrawal Policy You may withdraw from the course with a grade of "W" (withdrawal); however, the decision must be made and the procedure accomplished ON OR BEFORE the College's official last day to drop classes (December 2, 2016). If the procedure is not completed before this day, you will receive a grade of "F". This is your responsibility. Also, consistent with Eastern Wyoming College policy, the instructor may withdraw you from this course on or before the last day to drop classes if: 1. Your absences exceed 20% of the scheduled class sessions for the semester, or 2. You are absent six consecutive class hours. After the College's official last day to drop classes, you cannot receive a "W" (withdrawal) for the course, except for very extenuating circumstances (serious illness, hospitalization, etc.). Exceptions that do not count as an absence: 1. Prolonged illness (hospital, etc.) 2. Death in immediate family 3. School activities and trips (team sports, class field trips, etc.) Student must tell instructor before absence. 4. Snowy highways - out of town students NOTE: ** The instructor reserves the right to verify extenuating circumstances. Tardiness: There are extenuating circumstances when students are late to class. Therefore, a student may be late to class two times for the attendance grading period. After that, two points will be deducted for each tardy. Excessive tardiness (3 or more) may result in a lowered grade. Additional Comments: 1. Sleeping in class-same as being absent 2. Working on other assignments-same as being absent

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Exam Make-up Policy: If you are unable to attend class on the date of an examination due to extenuating circumstances or participation in an approved school function, you will have one week to make up that exam. Contact the instructor before the exam is given if possible. Please phone the office before the exam and leave a message or talk to the instructor. If not pre-excused and the student does not call in before the exam to explain, then a 10% reduction from the points possible will result. An appointment should be made to make up the exam. Only one make-up exam will be allowed per student, per semester! Except in extenuating circumstances, no provisions will be made for the final exam. Late Papers and Assignments– All papers and assignments received late will be subject to a reduction in score of 10% for each successive day following the due date. Academic Honesty: All exams are to be completed without the use of the textbook, notes or any additional materials. Honest, individual effort is required. A violation of this policy will result in a zero being recorded as an exam score. The use of all personal electronic devices (including, but not limited to, cell phones, i-pods, i-pads, MP3 players, ear buds, etc.) is prohibited during class (except cell phones in emergencies). Academic honesty is also required for individual assignments. Dishonesty includes both plagiarism and cheating. Plagiarism is copying or using ideas of another without giving proper credit through the use of quotation marks or other forms of reference. (This is especially important for the formal lab report.) Cheating involves obtaining and making unauthorized use of answers on examinations, quizzes, laboratory reports and assignments. This includes copying from fellow students or submitting work that has been done by someone else. If it is obvious that a student has violated any of the above, both students will receive zero credit for that assignment.

o Turnitin—is a cloud-based text review service utilized by EWC for originality checking, including improper citations or potential plagiarism. Student work in this course may be submitted to and retained by this service, though the student retains copyright of their written work. Students can view information regarding Turnitin’s privacy and copyright policy at http://www.turnitin.com/en us/privacy-center/overview.

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CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENTS IN BIOLOGY 1000: 1. You are expected to attend all classes and labs. 2. You are expected to complete all required work and exams within the parameters of the semester. (August 30-December 16, 2016) 3. You are expected to read the textbook and all assigned readings, and complete all other assignments as given by the instructor. 4. You are expected to take all exams on the dates and times scheduled. 5. You are expected to take notes during lecture and study them. 6. You are expected to seek additional help as necessary. Make an appointment with me for assistance if you are attending class regularly, taking notes, reading your text, and using your study guides but are still not performing well on tests. In addition to your instructor, tutors and peer study groups are an excellent resource. 7. You are expected to attend each lecture and laboratory meeting fully prepared to participate in the activities and discussions arranged by the instructor. 8. You are expected to observe proper classroom etiquette (i.e. showing respect for others by not talking when others are talking etc., being prompt to class, cooperating with your instructor). 9. You are expected to clean up your lab station at the end of each lab. Failure to do so will result in points deducted from participation points. 10. You are expected to refrain from the use all electronic devices during class (except cell phones in emergencies). SAFETY RULES: 1. If you have a personal health problem or limitation of which the instructor should be aware, please advise him of these personally, as soon as possible after the first class meeting. 2. In case of fire, evacuate the classroom and building. Exit the classroom in an orderly manner. An instructor or student reporting a fire should activate the fire alarm and report the fire by phone (9-911). Report the location (building and room) and type of material burning if possible. Remember, safety first. If in doubt, get out! 3. In the event of a tornado you will hear a siren sounding steadily. Go to a safe shelter area against the inside wall of the room. You

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should sit on the floor and place your head between your knees. Stay away from windows and keep the doors closed. Do not leave the building. Remain in the safe shelter area until an all-clear signal has been given. 4. In the event of an earthquake, evacuate the building if this can be done safely. Exit the door, turn right or east, turn right down the main hall, then exit the building through the main doors on the south end of the Tebbet building. If the building cannot be evacuated, stay away from windows, and get under desks or next to a load-bearing wall. 5. In case of severe winter weather, classes may be dismissed. An announcement will be made throughout the campus (if classes are in session) or the message will be broadcast over the radio stations KGOS and KERM in Torrington during the early morning hours. CODE RED calling system may also be used. Off-campus students should use discretion in attempting to reach campus during severe weather. If in doubt, stay home. Use the phone. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: The following are the General Education Requirements for all students attending Eastern Wyoming College:

• Communications 1 • Communications 2 • Mathematics (Quantitative) • Constitutional Requirement • Lab Science • Freshman Foundations • Physical Education Activity • Art & Humanities • Social & Cultural Awareness

This course meets the general education requirement for lab science.

________________________________________________________ AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES: Eastern Wyoming College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for "qualified individuals with disabilities." If you are a person with a disability that qualifies under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please notify your instructor and the Human Resources Office or the Student Services Office as soon as possible so that arrangements for accommodations may be made. DISCLAIMER: Information contained in this syllabus was, to the best knowledge of the instructor, considered correct and complete when distributed

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for use at the beginning of class. However, this syllabus should not be considered a contract between Eastern Wyoming College and the student. The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of E.W.C., to make changes in course content or instructional technique without notice or obligation. Reporting Concerns Regarding Animal Treatment “Whistleblower Statement” All animals used at Eastern Wyoming College (EWC) must be handled, housed, treated, cared for, and transported in a humane and ethical manner in accordance with federal law and college rules. Any person having reason to question the treatment of animals at EWC is encouraged to report incidents involving perceived non-compliance without fear of retaliation. *Any person having reason to question the humane or ethical treatment of animals at the college should contact the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee at the anonymous number 855-392-2273 (855-EWC-CARE). No threat or retaliation will be made against anyone reporting perceived mistreatment or non-compliance. In addition, reports can be made to any standing member of EWC’s Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee. * All complaints and documentation will be brought to the attention of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). * Anonymous concerns are acceptable, and all reports will be investigated. Federal laws and college rules prohibit discrimination or reprisal for reporting violations of standards and regulations promulgated under the Animal Welfare Act. All concerns will be discussed by the IACUC and, if warranted, appropriate measures will be taken. * All complaints, violations and recommendations for subsequent action will be forwarded to the Institutional Official.

EASTERN WYOMING COLLEGE GENERAL BIOLOGY 1010 COURSE SYLLABUS

FALL 2017 1. COURSE INFORMATION

• BIOL 1010, General Biology I, Sections 01 & 02 • BIOL L001, Biology Laboratory, Sections 01 & 02 • 4 Credit Hours, 6 Contact Hours (3 Lecture & 3 Laboratory/week) • Schedule for Fall 2017 • BIOL 1010 Section 01, M W F @ 9:00-9:55 AM Tebbett 215 • BIOL 1010 Section 02, M W F @ 11:00-11:55 AM Tebbett 219 • Lab Section 01 Tuesday @ 2:00-4:55 PM Tebbett 219 • Lab Section 02 Monday @ 2:00-4:55 PM Tebbett 219

2. INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

• Dr. Colleen E. Mitchell • Office: Tebbett 218, • Office Hours Monday 1-2, Tuesday 9-12, Wednesday 1-2 and other times are

available by appointment. • Phone Number 307-532-8266 (Office) (Preferred phone contact method) • 308-430-2769 (Cell) (For emergencies) • E-mail [email protected]

3. COURSE CONTENT INFORMATION

• Presents major concepts of biology, cell structures and functions, energy relations, genetics, molecular biology, and evolutionary theory for students majoring in sciences.

• Prerequisites: Required placement score for MATH 0920 or better, and ENGL 0640 or better and no reading improvement required (or appropriate ACT scores). This course meets the following EWC general education category: Lab Science I

• Rationale for the course: BIOL 1010 will fulfill the Lab Science requirement

for the A.A. and A.S. degrees at EWC • Course objectives: After completing this course, students will be able to: • Describe the steps in the scientific method and define a scientific theory • Describe the basic classification of organisms and the use of dichotomous keys • Demonstrate knowledge of basic biochemistry • Identify and describe the various cellular components and their functions • Describe the bioenergetics of plants and animals including photosynthesis and cellular

respiration • Identify and describe phases of the cell cycle • Compare and contrast mitosis and meiosis • Determine basic inheritance patterns

• Demonstrate knowledge of DNA and RNA, the processes of transcription, translation, and protein synthesis

• Discuss the biological change of organisms over time • Demonstrate knowledge of the geologic timeline relative to the emergence of various life

forms • Utilize basic Biology laboratory equipment and techniques

Lecture schedule, laboratory schedule, exam schedule, and the reading assignments are attached to the back of this syllabus. Modifications to the schedule will be announced in class or in LancerNet.

INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES

Mader, Sylvia & Windelspecht, Michael. Biology 12th edition. New York, New York: McGraw Hill, 2016 (ISBN 978-0-07-802426-9)

Mader, Sylvia. Biology: Laboratory Manual 12th edition. New York, New York. McGraw Hill, 2016, (ISBN 978-1-259-29851-6)

“This course requires learning materials that may be sold bundled as a single unit or available for purchase as individual items, either new or used.”

o Other media (software, videos, Internet resources may be used to supplement the class and laboratory)

o Turnitin—is a cloud-based text review service utilized by EWC for originality checking, including improper citations or potential plagiarism. Student work in this course may be submitted to and retained by this service, though the student retains copyright of their written work. Students can view information regarding Turnitin’s privacy and copyright policy at http://www.turnitin.com/en us/privacy-center/overview.

4. COURSE EXPECTATIONS

o FINAL EXAM o (AS PER EWC POLICY FINAL EXAM MUST BE TAKEN AT THE TIME

SCHEDULE UNLESS STUDENT HAS THREE OR MORE FINALS ON THE SAME DAY AND ALTERNATE ARRANGEMENTS ARE MADE BY THE VICE PRESIDENT OF ACADEMIC SERVICES)

• WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2017 • SECTION 01 8:00 –9:45 AM • SECTION 02 10:00- 11:45 AM • Evaluation criteria

o Letter Grade A 90-100 % B 80-89.9% C 70-79.9% D 60-69.9% F 59.9% and below

ASSIGNMENTS AND EXAMINATIONS Four Lecture Exams @ 100 pts/exam 400 pts Two Lab Exams @ 50 pts/exam 100 pts Final Comprehensive Exam 150 pts Lab Final Exam 50 pts Lab Book, Assignments/Worksheets 150 pts Quizzes (Announced & Pop) 50 pts Worksheets/Projects 50 pts Attendance Points (Lab & lecture) 50 pts Total Points 1000 pts

o Extra Credit Points may be allowed at the instructor’s discretion and will be offered to all students equally.

o Plagiarism and any other type of academic dishonesty including cheating on quizzes, tests, exercises, papers, lab work or examinations will not be condoned and will result in a grade of zero for the first offense and a grade of “F” for the course nor withdrawal from the class for subsequent offenses.

Attendance policy: Attendance is required in all scheduled course sessions. Furthermore, the attendance policy in the EWC Catalog states that an instructor is authorized to withdraw a student from a class if more than 20% of the scheduled sessions have been missed, the student has been absent 6 consecutive class hours, or the student has not completed 20% of the assignments. The instructor will not necessarily withdraw a student due to poor attendance or failure to complete assignments. A student may voluntarily withdraw from the class (with a “grade” of “W”) up until November 17, 2017, no later than 4:00 PM. If a student wants the instructor to withdraw them after this date with a grade of W, you, the student are responsible for signing a contract with the instructor with additional requirements that must be completed for the instructor to withdraw you from the class.

There will be no make-up labs. Please take note of which section you are in and be sure to attend on the correct date and time. Please attend the section you are scheduled for but if your need to be gone, you may attend the other section but must notify Dr. Mitchell in advance. You must make arrangements with Dr. Mitchell prior to any absence. Absence from class on the day that homework is due does not excuse the student from the responsibility of submitting assignments by the due date and time. Homework turned in late will result in a score of “0” points for that assignment.

A student missing 2 or more labs may be withdrawn from the course (lecture and lab).

Students that need to miss labs due to scheduled college activities (ie. basketball, rodeo, or golf) should meet with the instructor a minimum of one week prior to the scheduled activity in order to make alternate arrangements.

Any lecture material, notes, or assignments, which are missed, are the responsibility of the student. Exceptions may be made in the case of extreme situations at the instructor’s discretion.

Students are expected to be prepared for lab and on time. If you miss a laboratory or lecture, please notify Dr. Mitchell and

please attend the other section’s lecture or laboratory.

Examination/quiz/homework policy: All exams and quizzes must be taken when scheduled unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructor for an absence which is deemed “excused” by the instructor. It is your responsibility to inform the instructor of an impending absence on an exam or quiz day; the instructor will then make a determination as to whether the absence is “excusable” and, if so, will make arrangements for an alternate date for the exam or quiz to be taken. Unexcused absences on an exam or quiz will result in a score of “0 points. Unannounced quizzes will be given and students are not allowed to take the pop quiz on an alternate date. Homework assignments must be turned in on the due date (at the start of class) or ahead of time. Homework assignments turned in at the end of class on the due date will not be accepted. Please use pencil or blue or black ink for all homework assignments, quizzes, and exams. Answers on homework assignments, quizzes, and exams must be legible, and points may be deducted for incorrect spelling. Classroom policy: • Students are expected to be respectful of the instructor and other students

(including but not limited to: no interrupting or talking while the instructor or another student has the floor, no cursing, no confrontational behavior, and no disruptive behavior).

• Students are expected to arrive on time for class. • Students are expected to participate during class by answering/asking

questions and responding to instructor requests. • No sleeping, texting, surfing the web, or doing other work during class.

Students are expected to pay attention and take notes during class time. Questions over course content are welcome.

• Cell phones must not be brought into the classroom OR must be turned off during class time. NO TEXTING

• No food allowed during lecture time, but drinks are acceptable during the lecture portion but not allowed during the laboratory sessions

• No arriving to class under the influence of alcohol or drugs. No spit-cups in class.

• No children or personal pets in the classroom without instructor’s prior permission.

• Laboratory Safety rules will be handed out on the first day of lab.

5. ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT ADA Accommodations:

Eastern Wyoming College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If a student has a disability and desires a reasonable accommodation for such disability, the student should contact the, EWC Coordinator of Counseling & Disability Services (532-8238) or Ed Meyer, EWC Human Resources Director (532-8330) as soon as possible so that arrangements may be made. It is the student’s responsibility to inform the instructor in advance if any accommodations have been approved for the student at EWC

6. DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

• Information contained in this syllabus is, to the best knowledge of the instructor,

correct and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of the course. However, this syllabus should not be considered a contract between Eastern Wyoming College and the student. The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of EWC, to make changes in course materials and course schedules.

Reporting Concerns Regarding Animal Treatment

“Whistleblower Statement” All animals used at Eastern Wyoming College (EWC) must be handled, housed, treated, cared for, and transported in a humane and ethical manner in accordance with federal law and college rules. Any person having reason to question the treatment of animals at EWC is encouraged to report incidents involving perceived non-compliance without fear of retaliation.

• Any person having reason to question the humane or ethical treatment of animals at the college should contact the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee at the anonymous number 855-392-2273 (855-EWC CARE.) No threat or retaliation will be made against anyone reporting perceived mistreatment or non-compliance. In addition, reports can be made to any standing member of EWC’s Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee.

• All complaints and documentation will be brought to the attention of the ¹Instituional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC).

• Anonymous concerns are acceptable, and all reports will be investigated. Federal laws and college rules prohibit discrimination or reprisal for reporting violations of standards and regulations promulgated under the Animal Welfare Act. All concerns will be discussed by the IACUC and, if warranted, appropriate measures will be taken.

• All complaints, violations and recommendations for subsequent action will be forwarded to the Institutional Official.

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General BioloGy - Biol1010 ineT Fall 2017

Course Information Lecture: BIOL 1010 Laboratory: BIOL 1010L Credit Hours: 4.0 Instructor Information Lori Britton Office Phone:307-624-7021 Office: Room 135 DC Cell phone: 307-331-3298 Email: [email protected] Online Office Hours: Mon – Friday 9:30 am – 10:00 am, Wednesday 1:00pm to 4:00pm or by appointment Course Content Information Catalog Description: Presents major concepts of biology, cell structures and functions, energy relations, genetics, molecular biology, and evolutionary theory for students majoring in sciences. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab in a semester. Prerequisite: Placement score for MATH 0920 or better, and ENGL 1009 or better, and no reading improvement required, or appropriate ACT score. Introduction & Rationale: This course can provide you with a fundamental understanding of living organisms. The effort you make here to acquaint yourself with the concepts and processes of biology will allow you to apply this knowledge far beyond the immediate requirements of this course. Our study begins with the most basic characteristics shared by all living organisms and becomes more in depth, to the intricate details at the cellular level. This course is designed to give you background knowledge to use as a base as you journey in various directions in the science fields of study you may choose. You’ll be able to make more informed decisions in your life as a result of your studies in this course. Above all, remember that science is a fun, exciting adventure! Biology 1010 will fulfill the general education category of Lab Science for the Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Degree. Course Objectives: This course will emphasize the unity and diversity of life, where you will be introduced to biological principles in a context such that you can learn to apply these concepts to your life. There are several common themes or principles that are important enough to repeat in a variety of contexts. These include, but are not limited to:

1. Describing the steps of the scientific method and its relationship to life processes. This includes the ability to develop hypotheses, design experiments and interpret the data.

2. Defining and describing the basic chemistry, anatomy, energetics and reproduction of living cells. This includes defining and describing protein structure & function.

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3. Comparing and contrasting the modes of inheritance, describing species diversity and natural selection.

4. Gain knowledge of the various laboratory applications and techniques. While this will be some virtual and some hands-on experience, you should be able develop a firm understanding on laboratory concepts.

Required Textbooks & Resources: Lecture Textbook: Biology; Mader, Sylvia ISBN: 9781308784649 Laboratory Manual: Can be purchased at the EWC Bookstore. ISBN : 9781308784656 The above material will be supplemented through Lecture Notes, podcasts & videos. Your textbook’s website: http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0073525502/student_view0/index.html (Some of your assignments will be found at this website.) Additional Resources: At times you will find that just reading the text and actively participating in lecture and lab are not enough to grasp a new concept. Here are some useful websites. Khan Academy video podcasts: http://www.khanacademy.org/science/biology A biological dictionary: http://www.biology-online.org/dictionary Study tips: http://abacus.bates.edu/~ganderso/biology/resources/studytips.html Tree of Life: http://www.tolweb.org/tree/ NETTUTOR: This is an online resource that connects students with professional educators. This resource has online tutoring, writing services, and homework help. Tutors are available up to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in a variety of subjects. This service is free to all EWC students. Turnitin-is a cloud-based text review service utilized by EWC for originality checking, including improper citations or potential plagiarism. Student work in this course may be submitted to and retained by this service, though the student retains copyright of their written work. Students can view information regarding Turnitin's privacy and copyright policy at http:Uwww.turnitin.com/en us/privacy-center/overview. LancerNet: http://prod.campuscruiser.com/PageServlet?pg=home_welcome&cx=22.327 Course Requirements and Expectations: Grading Policy: Unless otherwise stated, grades will be posted on LancerNet within two weeks of the assignment due date. Points are earned as follows:

ITEM POINTS POSSIBLE Quizzes: 11 @ 10 pts each 110 Chapter Exams: 4 @ 100 pts each 400 Final Exam: 1 @ 150 pts 150 Lab Assignments: 10 @ 20 pts each 200 Introductory Assignment 20 Bi-Weekly Discussions(INET): 8 @ 5 pts 40 Total Possible Points 920

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**NOTE: THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO EXTRA CREDIT OFFERED IN THIS COURSE! IF YOU HAVE TIME TO DO EXTRA CREDIT, YOU HAVE TIME TO STUDY! Your grade will then be determined according to the following scale: 828 - 920 points (90 – 100%) = (A) 736 – 827 points (80 – 89%) = (B) 644 – 735 points (70 – 79%) = (C) 552 – 643 points (60 – 69%) = (D) points lower than 551 = (F) What to Expect: Course Work & Preparation Time: This may be your first college science course. A general guideline for estimating study time, particularly in science courses, is two to three hours of preparation for each lecture/lab hour. This translates to 96 lecture/lab hours and 192 to 288 hours of preparation/study in a 16 week semester. Successful students (C or better) spend roughly 12 to 18 hours per week during the regular session ACTIVELY preparing for this course. ACTIVELY means: 1. reading the assigned text (underlining/highlighting important sections, maintaining a list of unfamiliar words, making outlines or concept maps, making connections between assigned readings and previously studied topics); 2.participation (note taking, asking/answering questions, participation in discussion, asking for clarification of concepts); 3. memorizing/analyzing/integrating terms and concepts in your individual study time (drawing pictures, devising clever memory hooks, verbally reciting concepts, working sample problems, etc. I will do everything I can to help!

For those of you taking the online BIOL 1010 this may also be your first experience participating in a class using an online setting. It is as imperative as it would be if you were attending lecture and lab on campus that you keep up with the material. Yes, you are working at your own pace, but do not let this turn you into a procrastinator. You need to set time aside to focus, participate & study to succeed in this course. I strongly suggest printing the schedule so you have a hard copy to look at and get a planner to write in the assignments, tests and quizzes.

Attendance: Regular attendance and steady progress are essential to success in this course. Keep in mind that you are expected to spend at least 12 to 18 hours per week on this class; however, this will be done on your own schedule since this course is online. Some of you may need to spend more time than this to “grasp” the material. If you were taking this class on campus, you would be coming to class six hours per week for lecture and six hours per week for labs for a 16 week period. You do need to adhere to due dates for exams, quizzes and assignments, so log in frequently to keep up to date.

Units: This course is divided into different units. Each unit is comprised of a number of different activities designed to enhance your learning of the particular chapters within the unit. Units will consist of both mandatory and optional activities for you to complete to help retain and maintain the information necessary to successfully complete this course.

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Quizzes: You will be given frequent small quizzes to test your retention of the material from the chapter reading assignments. This policy of having small quizzes often is intended for you to keep up your progress throughout the course, and hopefully will ease your stress a bit by putting less pressure on you to excel on only unit exams and the course exam. The quiz questions will be multiple choice. Quizzes, frequently given, research says, are intended to encourage you to keep up with the material (maintain) and to encourage study techniques that will make you successful in this class and beyond (retain). There will not be retakes on quizzes or exams. Unit Exams: There will be four unit exams in this course. These are listed in the "Tentative Lecture Schedule". Make note of these dates and times so you can adequately prepare. These exams must be completed within the allotted time. The exams will have questions based on the posted notes & the text. There will be a variety of question types including: multiple choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank and essay. Some questions will be rather straightforward in an effort to test your knowledge of the terminology, while others will require you to apply the concepts or solve problems based on the information you have learned. There will be practice quizzes and other resources available from the textbook publisher’s website: http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0073525502/student_view0/index.html. These are great resources as you prepare for your exams and quizzes. I will also try to make other links available to provide additional information to help you study.

Course Exam: The course exam is comprehensive, (all previous chapters), it is worth 150 points. I would also suggest that you do not discard of your notes, study guides, etc. until you have taken this exam.

Exam Make-up Policy: Each exam takes hours to craft, balancing simple questions with more challenging problems. A make-up requires that a new exam be created, one completely equal, but totally different than the one your classmates received. If you should miss one of the scheduled exams, be aware that I rarely schedule make-up exam. To qualify for a make-up exam, you have been: hospitalized, have a doctor's written documentation for an illness that you personally suffer, or there is a death of an immediate family member. In addition, you must contact me within 24 hours of the exam (preferably before, not after), or you will not be able to make up the exam. If it is decided that you can take a make-up exam, that exam must be taken prior to the results of that exam are returned to the general class. If this does not occur, you must make up the exam during finals week. While a reliable internet connection is vital for success in this course, it is especially important that you have a reliable internet connection during quiz & exam time. You may want to take your exams at your local Outreach center to ensure uninterrupted internet service. Should your internet connection fail you during exam time, you will not be allowed to finish or make up the exam. In the event of a complete EWC server failure, please notify me via email immediately. Except in extenuating circumstances, no provisions will be made for the final exam.

Lab Assignments: There will be 12 lab assignments in this class, 2 are combined, like Lab 1 & 2. The 12 labs are required and must be submitted by their due dates. Once again, please check the schedule to see when the labs will need to be completed as missing two or more labs constitutes failure of the course. Each lab assignment is worth 20 points.

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Lab Make-up Policy: There are no make-ups for lab assignments. Please make sure you adhere to the due dates as failure to submit more than two labs will result in failure of this course (this is a lab science).

INET Course Discussions: TBA

Late Assignments: All assignments are due on their assigned dates and times. Late assignments will not be accepted.

Extra Credit: There is absolutely NO extra credit offered in this course. If you have time to do extra credit, you have time to study.

Withdrawal Policy: You may withdraw from the course with a grade of "W" (withdrawal); however, the decision must be made and the procedure accomplished ON OR BEFORE the College's official last day to drop classes. If the procedure is not completed before this day, you will receive a grade of "F". This is your responsibility.

After the College's official last day to drop classes, you cannot receive a "W" (withdrawal) for the course, except for very extenuating circumstances (serious illness, hospitalization, etc.).

NOTE: ** The instructor reserves the right to verify extenuating circumstances.

Academic Integrity and Class Conduct: I consider the act of Academic Dishonesty to be an unethical behavior! Academic dishonesty (examples include, but are not limited to: cheating, plagiarism, copying from your neighbor, taking quizzes/exams in any way but yourself, etc.) will not be tolerated in any form. What constitutes cheating and plagiarism? Cheating includes using your textbook, notes, internet resources, sharing answers, having someone else do your work, working together on individual assignments, etc. while completing quizzes, exams and assignments unless otherwise indicated. The act of plagiarism is committed when one copies or uses ideas of another individual without giving that individual proper credit. This does include copying work from other students, copying and pasting information from the internet or taking information directly from your text or lecture notes. If your work is not in your own words, consider it plagiarism! It is not fair to your classmates, to me, or ultimately to you. Any student who is caught in any of these acts will receive an “F” for this course. Students shall complete all assigned course work individually unless otherwise indicated. In addition, the instructor may refer the student to the appropriate EWC official for further discipline. Student Expectations: 1. You are expected to spend a minimum of 12 hours per week on this course. 2. You are expected to turn in assignments, exams, and quizzes by the designated due dates. 3. You are expected to read the text book, notes and other materials supplied for the course. 4. You are expected to seek additional help as needed. Contact your instructor, a tutor, or a peer

study group to get extra help. Do not wait until it is too late! If you cannot see/contact me during my office hours, schedule an appointment. For lab assignments, DO NOT submit any

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version of the answer, 'I don't understand'. To me, this suggests that you are not interested in the learning process. Instead, contact me immediately, and I will do everything I can to help you work through the problem.

5. You are expected to respect the ideas of others and exhibit proper online etiquette. 6. You are expected to include the course number (BIOL 1010) in the subject line of any email

correspondence you send to your instructor. 7. You are expected to include your name and the course number on any lab assignments or

attachments that you submit. Please make sure your name is on the assignment or attachment! You also need to keep a copy of the assignments you submit until you have received your final grade in the course.

8. It is expected that you know how to communicate with others in writing. This means using proper English, using complete sentences with proper punctuation, no texting-type of abbreviations, and the correct spelling of words. Please proof-read your work.

9. Science & Religion: For those of you that are deeply rooted in your faith and religion, realize that I certainly applaud and appreciate your passion and conviction. This course is in no way designed to challenge the root of your faith nor your beliefs. Quite simply, it is designed to introduce you to theories and concepts as well as test your comprehension of those theories and concepts. It is not meant nor designed for you to accept those theories, but rather acknowledge they exist, just as you would acknowledge there is more than one religion. With this in mind, you will not receive credit for answers or assignments that fail to answer the questions based on the presented course content. It is also unacceptable to ask for supplemental questions, assignments or exemptions as a result of religious beliefs.

Disclaimer: Information contained in this syllabus was, to the best knowledge of the instructor, considered correct and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of class. However, this syllabus should not be considered a contract between Eastern Wyoming College and the student. The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of EWC, to make changes in course content or instructional technique without notice or obligation. General Education Requirements: The following are the General Education Requirements for all graduates of EWC:

• Communications 1 • Communications 2 • Mathematics (Quantitative) • Constitutional Requirement • Lab Science • Freshman Foundations • Physical Education Activity • Art & Humanities • Social & Cultural Awareness

This course meets the following general education category: Lab Science

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Safety Please refer to the EWC Catalog for safety issues. Accommodations Statement - Americans with Disabilities: Eastern Wyoming College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If a student has a disability and desires a reasonable accommodation for such disability, the student should contact EWC Director of Counseling, (532-8238) or the EWC Human Resource Director (532-8330) as soon as possible so that arrangements may be made. College Mission: Eastern Wyoming College is a student-centered, comprehensive community college that responds to the educational, cultural, social, and economic needs of its communities with quality, affordable educational opportunities for dynamic lifelong learning. College Vision: Eastern Wyoming College will be a dynamic center for education, acting as a catalyst for individual growth, community engagement and global impact. Student Philosophy Statement: Eastern Wyoming College is committed to providing a student experience that promotes academic success in a challenging and supportive environment, facilitates the transition to college for first time students, and helps all students identify and achieve their individual goals. EWC’s student experience is designed to foster personal growth by increasing independence, promoting ethical behavior and personal responsibility for learning, and affording opportunities for student involvement in campus activities to enhance social development.

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Eastern Wyoming College Communication 2010 Section 01

Public Speaking

Course Syllabus

Fall 2017

Instructor: Mr. Jeremy Christensen, B.S., M.A., ABD.

Office Location: FAC 116

Office Hours: 1:00-2:00 P.M. MWF and 9:00-10:00 A.M. T/TR and by appointment

E-Mail: [email protected]

Communication Practices: If students wish to contact me through means other

than face-to-face communication, I prefer email. Students should expect a response

to those emails within twenty-four hours during weekdays and forty-eight hours on

weekends. Students should compose emails in a formal fashion and polite fashion,

which helps reinforce professional communication practices that are critical in the

job market. (For instance, the students should include a salutation; i.e. Dear Mr.

Christensen.

Course Text: Public Speaking An Audience Centered Approach / ISBN: 9780205914630

Course Dates: August 30 - December 15

Course Times: MWF 9:00 a.m.-9:55 a.m.

Location: Eastern Wyoming College Main Campus

Room: TEB 131

Course Description: 2010 Public Speaking (3L, 3CR) An introduction to the principles of public speaking, with emphasis on practical skills in

communicating to audiences, classes, and groups. Course includes training in manuscript

preparation, composition, and provides an opportunity to learn the fundamental principles of

developing and evaluating public messages within a forum for honing public speaking skills.

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Com2 Learning Outcomes

As demonstrated at the intermediate level (Com2) (3 Credits):

1. Develop and share written, oral, and digital messages through a variety of assignments that

include discipline-based or interdisciplinary purposes (informing, persuading, reporting),

forms (presenting informative/persuasive messages, memo style), and audiences (conducting

audience analysis and understanding how attitudes, beliefs, values and other characteristics

influence the speaking situation, argument structure, language and delivery).

2. Find, analyze, evaluate, and document information appropriately using a variety of sources.

3. Understand the different purposes of written, oral, and digital messages and employ

appropriate organizational strategies, including developing thesis statements and main ideas.

4. Make effective use of multiple drafts, revisions, progressive assignments, computer

technology, peer and instructor comments, and collaboration in the achievement of a final

work of communication.

5. Observe the accepted conventions including spelling, grammar, organizational structure,

punctuation, delivery, and documentation in oral, written, and digital messages.

6. Deliver prepared presentations in a natural, confident, and conversational manner, displaying

nonverbal communication that is consistent with and supportive of the oral message.

7. Interact effectively with audience members, engage opposing viewpoints constructively, and

demonstrate active listening skills.

Philosophy and Purpose:

Human ability to communicate is fundamental to the intellectual development of civilization.

Speech gives a person the ability to give to one another the creation of mental images through

sophisticated sounds and utterances, which lays the foundation for culture.

The ability to clearly express yourself is essential for a successful career in any field. First

impressions are based on appearance; after you begin to speak, the impressions are based on your

ability to communicate. Employment interviews, performance review, and promotion…each

step in the process is dependent on your ability to express yourself in public. You must learn to

effectively and efficiently communicate the skills that you possess.

Public speaking is designed to help students develop abilities and skills in discovering,

organizing, and communicating significant ideas. This course will provide basic information

about the criteria for selecting a topic, how to view the topic rhetorically, structuring the

argument so that the speaker may convince the audience, and using appropriate means of

delivery and modes of proof.

Individual growth and development is provided through the experience of oral exercises and by

observing the presentations of others. It is desired that these classroom experiences should

provide students with greater insight into his/her own communicative behavior and that of others.

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Insight gained should help him/her to more effectively analyze, evaluate, and express ideas on

social, economic, political processes, and events.

COM 2010 fulfills the Communication 2 general education requirement.

Attendance Requirements and Classroom Policies

Regular completion of assignments is necessary for your success in Communication 2010. In

addition to completion, successful students must participate in class discussions and on

message boards as well as complete assignments and exercises.

Students are expected to have all readings and other assignments completed on the due date.

Late work will not be accepted. If a student knows s/he will be absent for a personal event

or school event, s/he must complete the work in advance of the assignment.

Students who miss class for school related functions should plan to attend every other class

session. For absences related to illness, family emergencies, or general lack of interest in

attending the class, can number no more than three before the student’s final grade is docked

a full letter grade, at five absences the student’s final grade will be reduced by two letter

grades, at six absences the student will fail the course.

Unless absent for a school related function, students must attend speech days, even if they

have already completed their speeches. Failure to attend class on speech days will result in a

letter grade reduction for that student’s speech.

Classroom Conduct

Remove caps when in class.

Dress professionally for speech days.

Do not interrupt or carry on conversations while others are speaking. If you do, you

will be asked to leave and counted as absent for the day.

Remove chewing gum, chewing tobacco, or any other material from your mouth before

speaking.

Put cellphones in handbags, backpacks, or coat pockets and set them to silent during

class. At times, you may be asked to use your cellphones for class projects, unless you

are asked to do so, put them away. Should you need to take a call for some reason,

please alert the instructor prior to class. Otherwise, students who fail to comply will be

asked to put the phone away. Should the student continue fail to comply s/he will be

asked to leave the class and counted as absent.

Take notes and feel free to ask questions. Respectfully challenge claims, including and

especially, those made by the instructor.

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Should you arrive late on speech days, please listen at the door to make sure the

speaker is done, and then enter, usually after hearing applause.

Quiz Process

Students may retake each quiz as often as they wish; however, the quiz grades will be

averaged. Further, students can expect many, if not all, quiz questions to change each

time the quiz appears during the retake.

Speech Process

Students will complete written assignments and research assignments in the process of

creating the speech.

Speeches will upload to YouTube. (Instructions and the process will be covered in week

one.)

Students must have no fewer than three (3) audience members, and students will pan

(move the camera around) to demonstrate those persons are in the room during the

speech.

Supplemental Materials

To help answer questions regarding speeches and assignments, I will also provide some

supplemental materials and they will be labeled as such. These will not be required for

the quizzes, the final, or the midterm, although they may aid you in the process of

creating and delivering your speeches.

COPY AND PASTE THE STATEMENTS THAT FOLLOW THE COLON AND SEND IT TO MY EMAIL TO EARN CREDIT FOR

THE SYLLABUS ASSIGNMENT: WELCOME TO COM 2010. I LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU THIS

SEMESTER.

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Coursework & Points

The grade earned will depend on the amount and quality of work the student chooses to

complete. Your final grade will be based on the percentage of total available points that are

earned.

Assignments Points Com2 –

Learning

Outcomes

Introductory Speech

Introduce a Colleague (25 points)

Introduce Self (25 points) 50

1,3,5,6,7

Second Speech: Special Occasion

Written Outline (40)

Oral Presentation (60) 100

1,3,4,5,6,7

Third Speech: Informative

Written Outline (50 points)

Modified Annotated Bibliography (50 points)

Oral presentation (150 points)

250

1,

2,3,4,5,6,7

Fourth Speech: Persuasive Fact/Value or Policy

Written Outline (50 points)

Modified Annotated Bibliography (50 points)

Oral presentation (100 points)

Digital communication (50 points) 250

1,

2,3,4,5,6,7

Midterm Exam 100

Final Exam 100

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Critiques (1 self, 1 peer) (50 pts Each) 100

1,4,5

Written Informative Memo 100 1,2,3,4,5,7

Library Assignment 50 2,5

Persuasive Speech Paper 100 1,3,4,5,7

Total 1200

Weighted Percentages

Speeches (Including Process) 35%

Quizzes and Assignments 15%

Critiques 15%

Papers 10%

Message Boards 10%

Exams 10%

Library Assignment 5%

Total 100%

Grading Scale

A Excellent 90-100%

B Good 80-89%

C Average 70-79%

D Poor 60-69%

F Failing 59% below

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Oral Communication Assignments

During the semester you will give four extemporaneous speeches. Speeches will focus on:

audience analysis, selecting and narrowing your topic, determining purposes, developing central

ideas, generating main points, gathering supporting materials, patterns of organization, rehearsal

and delivery. Public speaking is a formal, professional activity and students are expected to

dress appropriately. Visual aids may be required in speeches and should be appropriately chosen

to enhance speech content. However, illegal and/or dangerous items are prohibited in the

classroom (e.g., no liquor, drugs, drug paraphernalia, firearms or weapons, explosive devices,

etc.). Students may not use complete manuscripts and must use notecards, unless otherwise

instructed. Failure to comply will result in a failing grade (no higher than a 59%) for the

assignment.

Written Communication Assignments

Over the course of the semester you will have six writing assignments. Four of the writing

assignments will be in conjunction with your introductory, process, informative, and persuasive

speeches. Students will submit two (2) copies of a typed, full-sentence preparation outline with

each of these speeches. You will have the opportunity to create drafts of your outlines, receive

feedback and submit a final copy with your presentation. Outlines will increase in scope, as

elements are added to consecutive speeches (range from 1-5 pages in length).

Written outlines are designed to help you organize, develop, and support your arguments.

Written outlines are invisible when delivering a speech, but are essential for organizing ideas.

Outlines are about only 10 % of your total grade. However, a well-organized written outline

translates into a well-organized oral presentation. Remember approx. 70% of your speech

focuses on organization.

Students will also compose two papers. For the informative speech, students will research and

write an informative memo (1-2 pages in length). The assignment will require locating,

evaluating sources, and synthesizing research material. MLA citations will be used in citing

research material.

Prior to the persuasive speech, students will compose an opinion paper (1-2 pages in length)

regarding a current event issue discussed in class. That paper will use MLA citations as well and

should form the foundation for the persuasive speech.

Digital Communication

Assignments will require you to use digital communication. You will be required to use

technology to locate, evaluate, and synthesize research for your presentation. Assignments must

be typed and turned in as a professional document. Finally, you will utilize presentation

software (power point) in conjunction with delivery of your oral assignments.

Speech Dates

Will be assigned by the instructor and noted within the course schedule. If you miss an assigned

speech time you will receive no points for that speech. Make-up speeches will only be permitted

with prior approval or a medically approved absence. For anticipated absences, please make

prior arrangements your instructor.

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Outlines and Grade Sheets

You must submit (1) copy of a typed, full-sentence preparation outline through the LMS prior to

each speech. You will also submit a digital copy of each academic assignment within the course,

which will be stored within the LancerNet LMS that will be stored within the Turn-One copy

will be kept on file, one will be returned to you with your grade and instructor’s comments. You

may not speak from your preparation outline, but you should prepare brief delivery notes to use

when giving your speech.

Critiques

Each student will conduct a, self-critique (their own recorded speech), and peer critiques

(speeches 2, 3, and 4). Written feedback must be descriptive (a mirror of what you observed in

the speaker). Feedback needs to be specific, provide a clear detailed description of what was

observed. Begin and end with positive feedback (negative in the middle). Constructive

feedback provides suggestions or alternatives for improvement. Use “I language” in providing

feedback. It allows you to own your criticism. Finally, focus on realistic feedback (a speaker

cannot change the sound of their voice or height). See the assignment sheet for more information

regarding critiques.

Examinations

Two non-cumulative, exams covering the texts, lectures, and in-class activities will be given.

Make-up exams will be possible only for a MEDICAL EXCUSE or College approved absence.

Make-up exams must be completed within one week of an excused absence.

The final exam schedule is determined by Eastern Wyoming College each semester to minimize

overlap of final exam dates/time. You are required to complete the final examination.

Academic Dishonesty

Borrowing a speech or outline in whole or part, copying, or turning in the same speech as

someone else, even if you worked on it together, is academic dishonesty. Cut and pasting any

part of your speech or taking it directly from another work such as an article or internet site is

dishonesty unless the material is properly cited. Should plagiarism or cheating be discovered,

the course of action will follow the policies and procedures put forth by EWC. An Incomplete or

an In-Progress grade is given for work that was passing but which could not be completed due to

circumstances beyond the student’s control. These circumstances do not include being too busy,

too many other assignments at the same time, or poor organization of personal time.

ADA Accommodations:

Eastern Wyoming College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for

qualified individuals with disabilities. If a student has a disability and desires a reasonable

accommodation for such disability, the student should contact the EWC Director of

Counseling & Disability Services (532-8238) or the EWC Human Resources Director

(532-8330) as soon as possible so that arrangements may be made.

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Turnitin—is a cloud-based text review service utilized by EWC for originality checking,

including improper citations or potential plagiarism. Student work in this course may be

submitted to and retained by this service, though the student retains copyright of their written

work. Students can view information regarding Turnitin’s privacy and copyright policy at

http://www.turnitin.com/en us/privacy-center/overview.

Disclaimer

The information contained in this syllabus is considered correct and complete when distributed.

However, it should not be considered a contract between Eastern Wyoming College and the

student. The instructor reserves the right, following the policies of EWC, to make changes in

course content or instructional technique without notice or obligation.

Final Examinations:

Final exams are not movable and must be completed on the date scheduled. Alteration of

this policy is only possible with receiving approval from the Vice President of

Instruction. Students must plan to complete the final examination on the scheduled day.

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FALL 2017 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE*

*This schedule is subject to change with prior notice from the instructor. Assignment due dates and assignment types may be changed. Assignments also may be dropped as is necessary to maintain the learning outcomes for each class.

Week One (August 30-September 1) September 1 – Last Day to Drop/Add Semester

Classes

An introduction to the course and discuss the syllabus

Fundamentals of communication theory and speech types

Delivering a speech

Deliver: Introduction Speeches

For Next Class: Read chapter 2

Compose Speech of Self Introduction Sentence Outline

Week Two (September 5-8) September 4 Labor Day - No ClassSpeech of Self-Introduction Outlines DUE

Deliver Speech of Self-Introduction

Lecture and Discussion: Delivery Strategies; Critiquing Speeches

For Next Class: Compose Speech Critique 1 and Read Chapter 3

Week Three (September 11-15)

Speech Critique 1 DUE

Special Occasion speaking: examining values and situations.

How to organize a speech

Using anecdotes and illustrations.

For Next Class: Write a sentence outline for the special occasion speech and read chapter 16.

Week Four (September 18-22)

Special Occasions Speech workshop

Lecture and Workshop: Style and Description: Using Tropes and Figures

For Next Class: Prepare Special Occasion speech for delivery

Week Five (September 25-29)

Deliver Special Occasion Speeches

Creating a Speech to Inform. Discovering a subject.

Lecture and Workshop: Research and Evidence.

For Next Class: For Next Class: Write Speech Critique 1, and bring three articles printed out or

saved to your computer. Bring a laptop, if you have one.

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Week Six (October 2-6)

Speech Critique 1 Due

Lecture: Evidence evaluation Strategies

How to compose an annotated bibliography.

Incorporating evidence into a speech

Evidence Analysis Workshop

For Next Class: Prepare a Modified Annotated Bibliography

Week Seven (October 9 - 13)

Lecture: Writing a Memo: style and structure

Correcting the five major errors in writing.

For Next Class: Write the Memo for the Informative Speech

Week Eight (October 16-18) October 19-20 Fall Break - No ClassesMemo for Informative Speech Due

Midterm Examination

Organizing the informative speech.

Creating unique introductions and conclusions.

Integrating the informative speech.

For Next Class: Write the informative speech outline.

Week Nine (October 23-27)

Informative Speech Outline DUE

Workshop the Informative Speech

Lecture and Discussion: The Persuasive Speech

Week Ten (October 30-November 3)

Deliver the Informative Speech

Lecture and Discussion: Argumentation Strategies

For Next Week: Speech Critique 2 Due

Week Eleven (November 6-10)

Speech Critique 2 Due

Lecture and Discussion: The Toulmin Model and Monroe’s Motivated Sequence.

Workshop: Analyzing Arguments and Organizing the Persuasive Speech

For Next Class: Find three articles regarding your subject and bring those to class.

Week Twelve (November 13-17) October 17 – Last Day to Drop Regular Semester Classes

Workshop: Analyzing Arguments and Understanding the Opposition.

Lecture and Discussion: Anecdote and Illustration in argumentation.

For Next Class: Compose a modified annotated bibliography.

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Week Thirteen (November 20-21) – November 22-24 Thanksgiving

Break – No Classes DUE: Modified Annotated Bibliography

Composing a persuasive paper. Style, content, substance.

For Next Class: Write the persuasive speech outline and the persuasive paper.

Week Fourteen (November 27-December 1)

Persuasive Speech Workshop

Week Fifteen (December 4-8)

DELIVER PERSUASIVE SPEECHES

Week Sixteen (December 11-15) Finals Week begins December 12 and

ends December 15 FINAL EXAMINATION – COMPREHENSIVE

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COURSE OUTLINE English 1010—English I: Composition Eastern Wyoming College, Fall 2017

Section 01 TuTh 9:00-10:25 a.m. TEB 111 Contact hours: 43 Credit hours: 3 Instructor: John Nesbitt Office: 101 FAC (532-8292) e-mail: [email protected] Hours: MWF 9:00-11:00 F 2:00-4:00 TuTh 11:00-12:00, 1:00-4:00

Also by drop-in or appointment. Description

Instruction, reading, and writing practice in the fundamentals of composition, including essay assignments such as expository, argumentative, persuasive, comparison and contrast, analysis, and research papers.

Prerequisite: Developmental Studies 0640 with a grade of C or better or appropriate score on placement exam. Rationale

Our purpose in this course is to study and practice effective writing. We will study essay organization as covered in the description above. We will also study specific techniques such as using precise diction, using figurative language, revising sentences for correctness, and revising sentences for effect. This is not a course in grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure, but if the need is apparent we will have an occasional review of specific points. This course is designed to prepare students to write for other college courses, for future tasks and assignments in the professional workplace, and for everyday correspondence and business. Objectives

After successfully completing this course, students should be able to: 1. Organize and write compositions of 500 words or more. 2. Plan an essay with a sense of audience, occasion, and rhetorical purpose. 3. Write opinionated or un-opinionated prose, depending upon the reader’s expectations. 4. Write sentences that are correct and acceptable in the educated world (i.e., write in

standard English). 5. Use precise and effective word choice.

Texts:

Rules for Writers, by Diana Hacker and Nancy Sommers (8th ed.) Writing for Real, Third Edition, by John D. Nesbitt A dependable college-level dictionary, which should be within arm’s reach for all reading and writing assignments.

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Materials and format All assignments should be done on 8½ x 11 paper, with no ragged edges. Do not use

oversized or undersized paper. All in-class work should be done in ink (no pencil work). All out-of-class work should be neatly handwritten in ink or neatly typed. All work should be carefully prepared and proofread. Appendix A of Writing for Real contains more detailed instructions on format. Students are

expected to consult that section and to follow instructions. Major topics and approximate time on each

See the Unit-by-Unit Study Guide on pages 7-13. Grading system

30%—short, informal assignments, including vocabulary work, outlining, rough draft editing, and revision exercises

50%—five out-of-class essays worth 100 points each 10%—class participation 10%—a final exam on topics covered in the course

Letter-grade equivalents, on a scale of 100, are as follows:

96-100—A+ 86-89—B+ 76-79—C+ 66-69—D+ 93-95—A 83-85—B 73-75—C 63-65—D 90-92—A- 80-82—B- 70-72—C- 60-62—D-

A student’s semester grade will be based upon the overall average earned:

90%-100% A 80%-89% B 70%-79% C 60%-69% D 0-59% F

There will be no withdrawals negotiated after December 11. There will be no office conferences after December 11. As a general rule, I do not release final exam results or final course grades to students during

the final exam period. Policies on attendance, late papers, and make-ups

Attendance is not required but it is essential, and thoughtful class participation will constitute 10% of the course grade. If you miss a class, get the assignment from a fellow student or from me, the instructor. Absence is no excuse for coming to class unprepared or for handing in late work.

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Every student should be familiar with the college’s attendance policy, which is clearly stated on pp. 141-42 of the 2015-2016 catalog and on pp. 42-43 of the 2016-2017 catalog. Be aware that an instructor may drop a student who has had excessive absence or who has missed an excessive amount of work. If you are approaching either of those excesses but you want to stay in the class, come in for a conference. On the other hand, if you wish to drop the class, make sure you take care of the paper work yourself; do not assume that you will be dropped automatically.

You will get the most out of this course if you do all the work in sequence and on time. There will be no make-up of short in-class writings (less than 50 points); work that is announced ahead of time, such as longer in-class writings (50 points or more) and quizzes, may be made up only by prior arrangement, and the work must be made up before the main batch is graded and returned.

Out-of-class work that is graded late will receive a routine penalty of 10%—for example, a late assignment originally worth 100 points will be worth a maximum of 90 points. Unless arrangements are made ahead of time, there will be no late out-of-class work accepted after the main batch has been graded and handed back.

There will be no late work accepted more than a week after the original due date. Classroom expectations

Here are a few simple guidelines for expected behavior: Do not bring meals to class. Do not open beverage cans in class. Do not have cell phones or other electronic devices turned on during class. Do not talk when it’s not your turn. Do not pack up before class is ended.

Students who habitually arrive late, fail to have appropriate class materials (such as pen, paper, and textbooks), talk to others during class, have electronic devices turned on, fall asleep, slump forward on the desk or table, come and go sporadically, or otherwise distract the class may be asked to leave. Useful advice

It is a good general practice in all college courses to keep all of your work together at least until you have received a final grade in the course, for a couple of reasons:

1. In case the instructor loses the record book. 2. In case you wish to contest a grade.

Also, it is wise to keep your rough draft, a clean copy, or a backup file until you get the graded essay back. Essays don’t get lost very often, but it can happen.

Furthermore, you should save all of your course outlines and other materials (along with your college catalog), so that you can receive proper transfer credit if and when you go to another college.

General philosophy

This course is potentially one of the most valuable you will take in your college career. In it you will develop writing skills that you can use in other college courses, in your line of work,

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and in everyday business. You can help make this a valuable course if you take interest in the subject, try to learn the material in every unit, and ask questions about things you would like to have clarified or explained. If the subject matter is confusing or an assignment is unclear, ask for clarification as soon as possible.

If you have any questions or complaints that you think would improve the course, please feel free to present them to me. Learn with pride

I encourage all of my students to take pleasure in learning and to be proud of having learned. Here are some suggestions, which I hope you take as encouragement:

Honor the subject. Do all of the assigned work, and have faith that it has educational purpose.

Try to make the most out of this opportunity to become more educated. Learn as much as you can now. You will find plenty of application if you want to. If you

don’t learn the material, you will not be aware of its possibilities for application. CODE OF ACADEMIC HONOR

The student should be proud to uphold a code of honor in all classes at Eastern Wyoming College, and in support of this code to accept the following responsibilities:

1. The student should hand in only his or her own work. If the student seeks help from someone else (and we encourage students to do so), the student will do the actual assignment.

2. The student should try, to the best of his or her ability, to avoid plagiarism and unacknowledged borrowing. If the student is uncertain about what to acknowledge, he or she should ask an instructor for advice.

3. The student should discourage other students from unethical borrowing of work that he or she has done.

4. The student should remove temptations during exams: when it is possible, leave an empty desk on each side and protect answers from wandering eyes.

5. The student should uphold a spirit of honesty during unsupervised or unproctored exams. 6. The student should feel proud and not guilty for reporting observed instances of academic

dishonesty.

The student’s cooperation will be a help to instructors and to fellow students.

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GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Communication 1 Communication 2 Mathematics (Quantitative) Constitutional Requirement Lab Science Freshman Foundations Physical Education Activity Arts & Humanities Social & Cultural Awareness This course fulfills the Communication 1 requirement. ADA ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT Eastern Wyoming College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If a student has a disability and desires a reasonable accommodation for such disability, the student should contact the Director of Counseling and Disability Services (532-8238), or the EWC Human Resources Director (532-8330), as soon as possible so that arrangements may be made.

DISCLAIMER Information contained in this syllabus is, to the best knowledge of the instructor, correct and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of the course. However, this syllabus should not be considered a contract between Eastern Wyoming College and the student. The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of EWC, to make changes in course materials and course schedules. GENERAL SAFETY RULES FIRE: If the fire alarm sounds, exit the room and leave the building. In the Tebbet wing containing Rooms 108-118 and 208-219, leave the building through the west doors. You may not go back into a room once it has been evacuated. The instructor will be responsible for lights,

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windows, and the door. If you see a fire, do not try to put it out unless you are certain you can do so. Call 9-911 and report the fire, giving the location as accurately as possible. Then notify the switchboard of the event and evacuate the building. SEVERE WEATHER: The local radio stations are responsible for notifying students of school closure in the event of severe weather, such as winter storms. Out-of-town students are advised to use common sense in deciding whether to drive to school. TORNADO: If you hear the warning for a tornado, evacuate the classroom for a location that has no, or very few, windows and an internal load-bearing wall. Stay away from windows and do not go outside. In each part of campus where you have class, familiarize yourself with the posted maps showing tornado shelter areas shaded in green. MEDICAL EMERGENCIES: If someone other than yourself has a medical emergency, allow qualified personnel to attend to the person. If you have a medical condition that you think the instructor should know about, let the instructor know.

Generally, use common sense and sound judgment in dealing with emergency situations. Try to remain calm, do not stampede, and allow the agencies that are established for emergencies to deal with the problem.

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UNIT-BY-UNIT STUDY GUIDE

Following is a unit-by-unit coverage of the work for this course. The completion date is the last class day on which we expect to cover material in that unit. The due dates for specific assignments (especially the short ones, some of which we will do in class) will fall on different days during the time spent on the unit, and the due dates for longer (full-essay) assignments will often fall on days after the completion date. Please note that the expected completion dates may be changed as we work our way through the semester. Unit 1—Introduction to College Composition Reading:

Chapter 1, Writing for Real, pp. 1-34 Appendix A, Writing for Real, pp. 327-28 Supplemental reading in Rules for Writers as assigned.

Writing:

From Chapter 1, Writing for Real—–assignments announced in class. Completion date: 9/5/17 (Day 3)

For this introductory unit, look over the two textbooks in order to become familiar with them and how they are organized. Note that Rules for Writers has a great deal of valuable information. In addition to providing insightful commentary on language use, it can serve as a good general reference book as you do the work in this course, as you work on assignments, and as you look over the essays that have been marked up and graded. It can also serve as a good general reference in the future, for any writing you have to do.

Note also the material in Appendix A in Writing for Real. Follow these instructions for all the work you submit in this course. Some students, perhaps in haste to get the first assignments in, do not pay enough attention to these guidelines. Please heed them, so that you will be in the habit of following instructions.

Once you have looked over the texts and have become familiar with them, do the reading and writing as assigned.

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Unit 2—Writing Summaries and Paraphrases Reading:

Chapter 2, Writing for Real, pp. 39-63 Supplemental reading in Rules for Writers as assigned.

Writing:

From Chapter 2, Writing for Real—–assignments announced in class. Completion date: 9/12/17 (Day 5)

Do the reading and writing as assigned. Everyone should be caught up by now and have the work in by the due date, even if some people got a late start.

Once again, before preparing the writing assignments, take a look at Appendix A in Writing for Real, to be sure that all the work is prepared according to format. Unit 3—Writing Definitions Reading:

Chapter 3, Writing for Real, pp. 77-94 Supplemental reading in Rules for Writers as assigned.

Writing:

From Chapter 3, Writing for Real—–assignments announced in class.

Completion date: 9/21/17 (Day 8)

Do the reading and writing as assigned. As you do the work in this unit, remember once again to review Appendix A.

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Unit 4—Writing Classification Essays Reading:

Chapter 4, Writing for Real, pp. 109-24 Appendix B, Writing for Real, pp. 329-34 Supplemental reading in Rules for Writers as assigned.

Writing:

From Chapter 4, Writing for Real—–assignments announced in class. Rough draft editing exercise.

Completion date: 10/3/17 (Day 11)

Do the reading and writing as assigned. Remember to review Appendix A to make sure the work is prepared according to the proper format.

By this point in the course, you should have a few short assignments and at least one full-length essay graded and returned to you. The material in Appendix B (part of the assigned reading in this unit) is designed to help you put your graded work into perspective. The sheet of correction symbols and abbreviations should help you find explanations of sentence problems in Rules for Writers. Some of the symbols and abbreviations appear in the inside back cover of Rules for Writers, which will give a quick reference. You can also use the index of the book to look up a topic. For example, if you have a DM marked on your work, you can look it up in the inside back cover and find a reference to section 12e in the textbook. You can also look it up in the index, under “dangling modifier,” and find a reference to pages 144-46, which correspond to section 12e in the text. As you learn to use the index of Rules for Writers, you will see what a valuable book it is. The index will also help you find a discussion you have seen earlier but cannot remember exactly where you saw it.

Remember to keep all of your returned work together. It is a good idea to try to learn something from each graded essay you have returned to you, just as it is a good idea to review past essays as you work on a new one. Unit 10 has a composite revision exercise based on your graded essays, so be sure to have all of your work in one place where you can find it easily.

At this point, it would be a good idea to begin work on Unit 10 so that you can add to it as you proceed in the course.

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Unit 5—Writing Narrative Essays Reading:

Chapter 5, Writing for Real, pp. 137-63 Supplemental reading in Rules for Writers as assigned. Supplemental reading on photocopy.

Writing:

From Chapter 5, Writing for Real—–assignments announced in class. Rough draft editing exercise.

Completion date: 10/12/17 (Day 14)

Do the reading and writing as assigned. For additional coverage of point of view, see Chapter 1 and Chapter 7 of Writing for Real.

For the essay assignment in this unit, note that you are expected to write a full-length essay of more than five paragraphs, which should result in a length of more than two pages. Unit 6—Writing Descriptive Essays Reading:

Chapter 6, Writing for Real, pp. 171-91 Supplemental reading in Rules for Writers as assigned. Supplemental reading on photocopy.

Writing:

From Chapter 6, Writing for Real—–assignments announced in class.

Completion date: 10/26/17 (Day 17)

Do the reading and writing as assigned.

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Unit 7—Writing Process Analysis Essays Reading:

Chapter 7, Writing for Real, pp. 199-236 Supplemental reading in Rules for Writers as assigned. Supplemental reading on photocopy.

Writing:

From Chapter 7, Writing for Real—–assignments announced in class. Rough draft editing exercise.

Completion date: 11/9/17 (Day 21)

Do the reading and writing as assigned. As you preview the work for this unit, you will see that it is a long unit.

It is essential that you understand point of view by now. If you had anything marked for point of view on your earlier essays, make a special effort to understand the coverage of point of view in this unit. As is mentioned in Chapter 7 of Writing for Real, you can find earlier discussions of point of view in Chapter 1 and Chapter 5.

It is also essential that you understand active and passive voice. If this material is at all unclear, study it carefully and seek clarification before you do the sentence revision exercise. Unit 8—Writing Argumentative Essays Reading:

Chapter 8, Writing for Real, pp. 255-79 Supplemental reading in Rules for Writers as assigned. Supplemental reading on photocopy.

Writing:

From Chapter 8, Writing for Real—–assignments announced in class. Rough draft editing exercise.

Completion date: 11/21/17 (Day 24)

Do the reading and writing as assigned.

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Unit 9—Writing Comparison/Contrast Essays Reading:

Chapter 9, Writing for Real, pp. 293-310 Supplemental reading in Rules for Writers as assigned. Supplemental reading on photocopy.

Writing:

From Chapter 9, Writing for Real—–assignments announced in class. Rough draft editing exercise.

Completion date: 12/5/17 (Day 27)

Do the reading and writing as assigned. Unit 10—Revision and Follow-up Reading:

Chapter 10, Writing for Real, pp. 321-26 Consult Rules for Writers as needed.

Writing: Revision exercise in Chapter 10.

Completion date: 12/7/17 (Day 28)

Do the reading and writing as assigned.

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Final Essay Exam

To be written in class:

Thursday, 12/14/17, at 8:00-9:45 a.m.

Students are advised not to make travel or departure plans that would conflict

with scheduled final exams.

For this exam, you will be expected to write short essay answers to questions about topics covered during the course. These topics may be about language use as well as about essay strategy and methods. You will be given instructions and will be expected to stick to the topics assigned.

The instructions will cover the above procedure. They will also encourage you to plan, write, and proofread.

This essay exam will provide an opportunity to demonstrate the essay writing skills you have developed in this course as well as to show an understanding of topics covered. I hope you do well on it.

ENGL 1010

COURSE INFORMATION

ENGL 1010: English Composition 1010 Credit Hours: 3 Class Meetings: Monday 4:30-6 p.m. and online throughout the week. Assignments due: On LancerNet (unless otherwise specified) no later than 6:00 p.m. on

Wednesdays unless otherwise specified. Major Essays will have a Friday (6 p.m.

extension) Fall 2017

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Instructor: Deb Rademacher (DRade) Contact Information:

o (307) 624 7028 (EWC Office)

o (307) 351-0066 (Cell) (DO NOT CALL AFTER 6 pm or before 9 a.m.)

o Email: [email protected] (use Lancernet for the course)

Office Hours: See my Tutoring hours posted in the hallway or on my desk or on

LancerNet Fall 2017 Tutoring Hours:

Monday: 10:30-12:30

Tuesday: 2:30-5:30

Wednesday: 12:30-2:30

Thursday: 4:00-6:00

COURSE CONTENT INFORMATION

Course Description: Instruction, reading, and writing practice in the fundamentals of

composition, including essay assignments such as expository, argumentative, persuasive,

comparison and contrast, analysis, and research papers. Prerequisite of ENGL 0640

with a grade of C or better or appropriate score on the placement exam.

Rationale for the course: English 1010 is required of all majors to develop writing skills

for concise yet interesting essays that incorporate clear and showing ideas, organizational

patterns, personal voice, sentence fluency, showing word choice, and grammatical

conventions. Course objectives: After successfully completing this course, students should be able to

o Organize and write concise and interesting compositions.

o Plan an essay with a sense of audience, occasion, and rhetorical purpose.

o Write sentences that are correct and acceptable in the educated world.

o Incorporate a real voice into the essays.

o Use precise and effective word choice.

INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA AND RESOURCES

Required Texts o everthing's an argument (Seventh Edition) by Andrea A. Lunsford and John J.

Ruszkiewicz

o The Everyday Writer (Sixth Edition) by Andrea A. Lunsford (used during class

only during the first 4 weeks; afterword, it is for you to use for reference)

Handouts from the Instructor https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/1/ https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/2/10/ Course schedule: an outline of the major topics covered in the course and the tentative

amount of time devoted to each topic may be accessed in a separate document on the

home page of this class on LancerNet. This schedule provides the following: -Reading assignments for each topic

-assignment and project due dates

-test dates including final exam date and time

Turnitin--is a cloud-based text review service utilized by EWC for originality checking,

including improper citations or potential plagiarism. Student work in this course may be

submitted to and retained by this service though the student retains copyright of their

written work. Students can view information regarding Turnitin’s privacy and copyright

policy at http://www.turnitin.com/en us/privacy-center/overview. Net Tutor: on the homepage of LancerNet is a link to NetTutor, which is an online

tutoring option. If you feel that you need help, then just click the link and follow the

instructions.

COURSE EXPECTATIONS

Attendance Policy

There is no official attendance policy in this course. We are all adults, so missing class requires

you to get notes or other information from LancerNet and a classmate. I will not be responsible

to keep information on hand for you or to remember exactly what you missed. Information

missed during class is vital for assignments and in class projects. There will be no make up

offered on in class graded projects.

General Education Requirements:

• Communications 1

• Communications 2

• Mathematics (Quantitative)

• Constitutional Requirement

• Lab Science

• Freshman Foundations

• Physical Education Activity

• Art & Humanities

• Social and Cultural Awareness

This course meets the following general education category: COM 1

In general, COM1 provides an introduction to college-level communication. It focuses heavily

on written communication, promotes critical approaches to reading, and develops students’

understanding of appropriate purpose, structure, and support in academic communication. This

course also introduces students to general distinctions between various oral, written and digital

modes of communication.

Courses must meet all seven COM1 student learning outcomes:

1. Develop and communicate ideas in writing using appropriate technologies

2. Find, evaluate, analyze, synthesize, and appropriately document information from a

variety of sources in order to support a persuasive argument.

3. Recognize the importance of purpose, audience, and style as components of effective

communication.

4. Strategically use a range of critical reading approaches to read and respond to college-level

texts.

5. Make effective use of multiple drafts, revision, computer technology, peer and instructor

comments, and collaboration in the achievement of a final work of communication.

6. Observe the accepted conventions of spelling, grammar, structure, and punctuation for

Standard English.

7. Recognize similarities and differences in purposes and strategies of written, oral, and

digital communication.

Classroom Expectations

Please arrive on time with reading and writing assignments ready. Class starts promptly

at 4:30 or 9:50. Please have cell phones off or turned to silent. Contacting me: you may text or call my cell phone (see above for the number and times).

Please do respect my no contact hours, or I will be forced to remove my cell as an option. Email versus Journal: use the email option for any questions that you don’t need to have

answered immediately. For more urgent questions, please text or call within time

parameters. Do NOT submit work of any kind to email, as I cannot grade it from there.

In the event that you need to submit something late (with permission), have a revision to

submit, or are still working with the APA workbook, please post this work to the Journal. Support one another in your writing efforts. Writing exposes the soul and this experience

can be difficult for some students. Just one thoughtless comment can hurt feelings and

close the writer’s mind forever. Talk one at a time. Be respectful even if you disagree with your classmate. All essays will be APA format: typed in 12-point Times New Roman font, double-

spaced, with one inch margin on all sides. Each essay will include a Title Page and

References page. All essays will require research. You may use the computer labs for typing and research. There is usually at least one

open computer between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and Monday

through Thursday between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. All assignments must be turned in on the due date unless there is special permission

given by the instructor, on in the case of a medical or other emergency. This is an intense writing course; therefore, late assignments not be accepted without

permission.

An incomplete is only given in cases of extenuating circumstances, then the requirements

will mirror the course project. Try to avoid this necessity.

This is a source-based writing course. Guidelines for research include: No religious texts unless Pre-Approved, NO EXCEPTIONS

Online Restrictions: NO .coms (unless it is a reputable news source or it is PRE-APPROVED) NO .nets no exceptions NO .orgs (unless it is PRE-APPROVED) NO Wikipedia or similar online encyclopedia, NO EXCEPTIONS Make sure that ALL online resources used are reputable and have authorities in the field writing and submitting the material. Pre-Approval MUST occur immediately after the cite is found. Do NOT wait until the day of peer editing to ask for pre-approval for a website.

Please refer to the Eastern Wyoming College Catalog for safety rules.

Evaluation Criteria

The semester grade will be determined by dividing total points by the number of points received.

Grades will be assigned as follows:

A 100-90%

B 89-80%

C 79-70%

D 69-60%

F 59% and below

Project I (to include APA Workbook) 400 (approximately)

Project II (Essays) 600 (approximately)

Project III (Research / Course Project) 500

Midterm (Quiz on APA & APA workbook due) 50

Final (Writing Under Pressure) 50

Total Points 1600 (note: this is an estimate)

Assignments are due by 6:00 on the DUE DATE, except Message Board assignments and Peer

Editing requirements that have multiple requirements throughout the week. Late assignments

will not be accepted without permission. Except in extreme situations, any assignment that is

accepted late will have a deduction of 10 points per day.

Note on approximate grades: points will increase if there is a need to include reading quizzes

throughout the semester

SAFETY

Please note the evacuation plan posted in this classroom in the event of a fire, tornado, or other

disaster. In the event of an accident, an accident report form must be completed. Additional

information regarding E.W.C.’s safety policies can be found on page 46 of the college catalog.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. Dishonesty includes plagiarism, cheating, and any

conscious act by a student that gives him or her undue advantage over fellow students.

Plagiarism is copying or using the ideas of another without giving proper credit through the use

of quotation marks, footnotes, or other forms of reference.

Copying involves making unauthorized use of answers to exams, quizzes, assignments,

homework, as well as copying work from fellow students or submitting work that has been done

by someone else. Students shall complete all assignments individually unless otherwise

indicated by the instructor.

Academic dishonesty of any kind shall result in a score of zero on the assignment, quiz, or exam

and may result in withdrawal from the course with a grade of F, as the instructor deems

appropriate. In addition, the instructor may refer the student to the appropriate E.W.C. official

for further discipline.

The first four weeks, we will learning how to cite sources in an academic essay correctly. For

every essay (to include the Course Project), APA format, citations and References page will be

required. Missing citations and/or an inappropriately formatted References page will result in no

grade for the assignment.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT

Eastern Wyoming College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified

individuals with disabilities. If a student has a disability and desires a reasonable

accommodation for such disability, the student should contact the EWC Coordinator of

Counseling & Disability Services (532-8238) or Ed Meyer, EWC Human Resources Director

(532-8330).

DISCLAIMER

The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of EWC, to make

changes in the course schedule or activities. All changes will be put into the announcements area

of LancerNet and/or emailed through LancerNet.

English 1010: Composition Syllabus Course Information

• ENGL 1010 • Section 72 • Fall 2017 Semester • 3 Credits/48 Contact Hours

Instructor Information • Melina Foster, BA in Secondary English Education, University of Wyoming School improvement Specialist, University of Nebraska Lincoln Masters of Arts in English, National University, San Diego, CA

Master of Arts in Communication- in progress SNHU • Phone: (307) 358-2940 (school) and (307) 358-4007 before 9:00 p.m. (Home) • E-mail: [email protected] • Conference hours: TBA

Course Content Information Course Description: Instruction, reading, and writing practice in the fundamentals of composition, including essay assignments such as expository, argumentative, persuasive, comparison and contrast, analysis, and research papers. Course Rationale This course has been designed to enable students to develop greater skill in analytical reading, critical thinking, and expository writing skills. The focus will be on writing clear, engaging prose.

This course meets the following general education category: __________ Communication 1____________

Prerequisite: ACT English score of 18 or appropriate score on placement exam.

This course fulfills the Communication 1 general education requirement at EWC and the COM1 requirement of the 2015 Wyoming University Studies Program. Students will develop skills in written, oral, and digital communication. Student will examine these forms of communication in order to expand their definition of “reading” a text. They will then attempt to make their own arguments. They will encounter composition strategies which are designed to make the writing process clearer for the reader.

Course Objectives: Students who complete this course will:

• Develop and communicate ideas in writing using appropriate technologies and formats. • Find, evaluate, analyze, synthesize, and appropriately document information from a variety of sources in

order to support their ideas and persuasive arguments. • Recognize the importance of purpose, audience, and style as effective components of effective

communication. • Have read and analyzed a variety of expository pieces on subjects that may be outside their field of

interest or expertise.

• Have examined and evaluated the writing of peers and be able to apply critical evaluations of other writings to their own work.

• Write well-organized, thoughtful compositions utilizing the writing process including drafting, peer and instructor feedback, and revision.

• Demonstrate understanding of the importance of analyzing audience • Use the writing process with emphasis on revision through oral presentation and peer workshops • Recognize similarities and differences in purpose and strategies of written, oral and digital

communication. • Use the conventions of written language properly • Utilize appropriate technology to produce and publish compositions • Met deadlines for papers and projects

Resources:

• The Sundance Reader, 7th Edition. Mark Connelly. January 1, 2014 ISBN-13: 978-1285427201 ISBN-10: 1285427203

• Rules for Writers 7th edition Spiral-bound by Diana Hacker and Nancy Sommers ISBN-13: 978-0312647360 ISBN-10: 0312647360 Edition: Seventh Edition

• Online resources for Rules for Writers • Other readings provided by instructor • Turn-it-in.com • Selected excerpts from relevant videos

Course Expectations Email: I communicate with students through school email. If you do not give me a valid email address, you could miss important reminders and schedule changes. Please make sure you complete the first assignment to send me an introductory professional email. Remember that all email should be appropriate and should be considered public.

General Essay Guidelines: Each assigned essay should have the MLA heading in the upper left corner of the paper. All papers are required to be typed, double-spaced and 12 pt. Times New Roman font.

• The MINIMUM length of each rough draft will be 700 words. • The length of each final draft (except the research paper) will be 900-1200

words. Essays shorter than 900 words WILL lose points. Essays longer than 1200 words MAY lose points.

• Essays should NOT include clichés, contractions, the pronoun you, or slang unless it directly relates to your topic.

• Topic selection is CRUCIAL! Your topic choice should reflect sophistication and careful thought while taking audience into consideration.

Peer Review Presentations:

For each assigned composition, students will present in a workshop format in order to help others and to be helped by others. On workshop days, each student will bring four typed rough copies of his/her composition to share with his/her workshop partners and the instructor. The purpose is to learn and apply

strategies for rewriting compositions. Workshop days are worth 20 points, 10 points for the essay and 10 points for editing. If you do not attend and/or do not bring a paper you will lose these points.

Evaluation Criteria: Your final grade in this course will be calculated by dividing total points received by total points possible until the final. As a total accumulation of knowledge, the final is worth 20% of your total course grade. Class attendance is mandatory. Assignment due days and in class work is still due and will be considered late if you are absent OR tardy for any reason. “Excused” or “Unexcused” designation for tardies and absences will have no bearing on late grades. Communication is the key here! You will not be allowed to make up the in-class assignment points

if you do not communicate with me! On days designated in the calendar as “WORK DAY” no assignments will be due. Those days are USUALLY on Tuesday. If you must be absent, please do your best to be absent on those days. Attendance note (from the EWC course catalog): A student at Eastern Wyoming College is expected to attend all sessions of each course in which he/she is enrolled. Active participation in all scheduled learning activities is essential for the student to satisfactorily achieve the educational objectives of any course. An instructor is authorized to withdraw a student from a course whenever:

a) the student’s absences in the course exceed 20% (twenty percent) of the scheduled sessions for the semester, or

b) the student has been absent 6 (six) consecutive class hours in the course, or c) the student has not completed 20% (twenty percent) of the assigned learning activities.

Readings: Most reading assignments will be accompanied by questions. Writing: Shorter practice exercises will be worth 10-30 points each. Each draft of a composition ready for presentation at workshops will be valued at 10 points. Each of the major compositions will be worth 100 points. The final research paper will be worth 20% of the final point value.

Final Grade: 90-100 A

80-89 B 70-79 C 60-69 D (course must be retaken to advance) 0-59 F

Grade Reporting Policy: Grades will be reported to EWC at midterm, quarter and final grading periods. Late Assignments Policy: Assignments not turned in by the due date and time will receive a 25% deduction if turned in within two days. WEEKENDS COUNT! USE YOUR EMAIL! If turned in between three days and five days late, the assignment will receive a 50% deduction. Assignments more than five days late will receive no credit.

• Rough Drafts are not part of the late assignment policy. If you do not have a rough draft on time it is a zero and you may not turn it in late.

Academic Dishonesty This is a serious offense. If you are caught cheating on a quiz or essay assignment you will receive a zero on the assignment and your course grade will be dropped by one letter grade. A second offense will result in failure of the course. Additionally, you may be subject to dismissal from the College.

Withdrawal Policy: Withdrawal from the course must be initiated by the student following procedures outlined in the current Eastern Wyoming College Catalog. A student may request a withdrawal from the instructor. The Office of Outreach in Torrington will handle the withdrawals. If there is a problem that leads to a possibility of withdrawing, please contact me first to see if we can work out a solution. Classroom Expectations: In order to maximize each student’s learning experience, please show respect for your classmates and instructor. Any behavior deemed by the instructor as being disrespectful or disruptive may result in a student’s being asked to leave the class, which, in turn, will affect attendance/participation points. Specific standards and protocols will be identified by the instructor as the class progresses. Safety Issues: Please refer to the EWC Catalog for safety issues.

General Education Requirements

• Communication Skills: Graduates will be able to understand and communicate ideas and information in written and spoken English that reveals a mastery of terminology appropriate to their disciplines.

• Analytical and Quantitative Reasoning: Graduates will be able to solve problems through critical thinking involving analytical and quantitative reasoning at a level appropriate to their disciplines.

• Technology Skills: Graduates will be able to demonstrate competence using technology appropriate to their disciplines.

• Social Awareness: Graduates will be able to demonstrate an awareness of the relationship between the individual and the world.

• Information Literacy: Graduates will be able to locate, evaluate, and use information correctly. Accommodation Statement ADA Accommodations:

Eastern Wyoming College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If a student has a disability and desires a reasonable accommodation for such disability, the student should contact the, EWC Coordinator of Counseling & Disability Services (532-8238) or Ed Meyer, EWC Human Resources Director (532-8330) as soon as possible so that arrangements may be made.

Disclaimer Statement

• The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of EWC, to make changes in the course schedule or activities. All changes will be announced in class.

• Information contained in this syllabus is, to the best knowledge of the instructor, correct and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of the course. However, this syllabus should not be considered a contract between Eastern Wyoming College and the student. The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of EWC, to make changes in course materials and course schedules.

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Course Schedule: Day Topic Assignment

Thurs. 24 Aug. Introduction to course and to each other IN CLASS WRITE

EMAIL!

Mon. 28 Aug. Grammar and turnitin.com enrollment

Tues. 29 Aug. Online Grammar

Wed. 30 Aug. WORK DAY Descriptive Readings: 15-38, 121-

131, 138-140, 151-154, 173, 174,

178-179

Notes:

First, the first assigned pages of each section requires general notes.

Second, after each assigned essay (story) there are 3 types of questions. Choose one question from

each type and answer it thoroughly and specifically. Do NOT answer yes or no questions without

explanation. You will answer 3 questions for each assigned essay.

Third, list the strategies for writing the type of essay.

Fourth, note any suggested topics you would like to remember.

Fifth, write down the checklist for the type of essay.

Thurs. 31 Aug. WORK DAY

Mon. 4 Sept. LABOR DAY NO SCHOOL

Tues. 5 Sept. In Class Write

Wed. 6 Sept. Essay: The biggest problem in today’s world and how I would solve it.

Class discussion and in-class write

Thurs. 7 Sept. Descriptive observation Assignment

Mon. 11 Sept. Editing biggest problem essay and final drafting

Tues. 12 Sept. Descriptive Observation Assignment DUE

WORK DAY

Wed. 13 Sept. Student self-evaluation of Biggest Problem essay

Descriptive NOTES DUE Narrative Readings: 61-64, 74-82,

Descriptive Essay discussion 88-92, 99-106, 115, 116, 120

WRITE DESCRIPTIVE ESSAY

Thurs. 14 Sept. Descriptive Essay writing

Mon. 18 Sept. Descriptive Rough Draft DUE (Bring Copies!) Workshop

Tues. 19 Sept. WORK DAY

Wed. 20 Sept. DESCRIPTIVE FINAL DUE! Turnitin.com

Thurs. 21 Sept. In-Class Notes on:

Avoiding mistakes 6-9 from 29 Most Common Writing Mistakes

Beginnings, middles, and ends

Mon. 25 Sept. NARRATIVE NOTES DUE! Process Essay readings: 419-424, 431-434,

447-449, 467, 468, 474

Narrative Discussion Write Narrative Essay

Tues. 26 Sept. WORK DAY

Wed. 27 Sept. WORK DAY

Thurs. 28 Sept. Workshop Rough Narrative Essay. BRING COPIES!!

Mon. 2 Oct. Narrative Final DUE TURNED INTO TURNITIN.COM! Definition Readings: 181-

PROCESS NOTES DUE 186, 187-191, 195-197, 201-

203, 210-224, 230, 231, 235

Process Discussion- Process essay is a group essay

Tues. 3 Oct. Process Essay Group Writing/ Editing [email protected]

Final Draft is e-mailed to me by the end of class on THURSDAY 10/6!!

Wed. 4 Oct. Process Essay Group Writing/ Editing [email protected]

Final Draft is e-mailed to me by the end of class on THURSDAY 10/6!

Thurs. 5 Oct. Process Essay Group Writing/ Editing

Final Draft is e-mailed to me by the end of class TODAY!

Mon. Oct. 9 NOTES! Avoiding mistakes 14, 16, 19 from 29 Most Common Writing Mistakes Tues. Oct. 10 Credo Credo requires 25 typed double spaced statements that include

“I believe...because…”

Wed. Oct. 11 Credo – finished by the end of the hour

Thurs. Oct. 12 Definition Notes DUE Compare/Contrast

Write definition Essay Readings: 237-242, 243-245, 249-256,

276, 281

Mon. Oct. 16 Work on definition essay

Tues. Oct. 17 Workshop Rough Definition Essay – turnitin.com by 9:23

Wed. Oct. 18 WORK DAY Classification readings: 361-368,

379-383, 387-401, 413, 418

Thurs. Oct. 19 Final Definition Essay Due TURNED INTO TURNITIN.COM by 9:23!

Compare and Contrast Notes DUE and discussion WRITE C/C Essay

Compare and contrast essay requires 2 sources and it must be turned in to

turnitin.com!

Research for Compare and Contrast Essay

Citing Sources Refresher and research

Mon. Oct. 23 Research for C & C Essay

Tues. Oct. 24 Research for C & C Essay and Source Check

Wed. Oct. 25 Compare and Contrast ROUGH draft DUE for editing turnitin.com by 9:23

Thurs. Oct. 26 WORK DAY

Mon. Oct. 30 Compare and Contrast FINAL DUE turnitin.com by 9:23

Classification Essay Discussion Cause and Effect readings:

475-500, 506-518, 525, 530

Tues. Oct. 31 WORK DAY

Wed. Nov. 1 Classification Essay

Thurs. Nov. 2 Classification Rough Draft and Editing

Mon. Nov. 6 Classification Essay DUE TURNED INTO TURNITIN.COM by 9:23!

Cause and Effect NOTES DUE Analysis Readings 283-289,

Cause and Effect discussion 294-302, 309-315, 331-336,

Research for Cause Effect (2 Sources) 354, 359

Tues. Nov. 7 WORK DAY

Wed. Nov. 8 Cause and Effect Research

Thurs. Nov. 9 Cause Effect Rough Draft DUE Workshop

Mon. Nov. 13 Cause Effect Essay Due WRITE ANALYSIS ESSAY

Turned in to Turnitin.com Analysis essay requires 3

sources!

Analysis NOTES DUE

Tues. Nov. 14 Work Day

Wed. Nov. 15 Analysis Research and Help

Thurs. Nov 16 Rough Draft Analysis Essay due! Workshop

In preparation for the final research paper you will need to read and take notes on the

following pages in the Sundance Reader book: pages 531-543, 566-571, 578-579, and

585-586. These notes will be due on Nov. 22.

Mon. Nov. 20 Analysis essays due and turned in to turnitin.com; Research paper

Tues. Nov. 21 Research Notes DUE!

Mon. Nov. 27 Research paper

Tues. Nov. 28 Research

Wed. Nov. 29 Research

Thurs. Nov. 30 Research

Friday Dec. 1 Individual conferences by appointment

Dec. 4 Individual conferences by appointment

Dec. 5 Individual conferences by appointment

Dec. 6 Individual conferences by appointment

Dec. 7 Individual conferences by appointment

Dec. 8 Individual conferences by appointment

Dec. 12 RESEARCH PAPERS DUE; Turned in to turnitin.com by 8:00 A. M. YOU HAVE CLASS!! Final exams, if applicable, will be administered between December 11th and December 15th.

HIST 1211: U.S. History to 1865 (3L, 3CR)

Patrick Conraads, MA History

Eastern Wyoming Community College -- Douglas Campus Tuesdays, 5:30, Douglas Outreach Center, Room 133, Fall 2017

Email: [email protected]

“History, by apprising [us] of the past, will enable [us] to judge the future; it will avail [us] of the experience of other times and other nations; it will qualify [us] as judges of the actions and designs of men.” Thomas Jefferson, Notes on the State of Virginia, Course Description: A general survey course which reviews the United States’ history from the colonial period to 1865. Emphasis is placed on the important events and personalities that shaped our nation’s heritage. This course meets the requirements of the Wyoming statutes providing instruction in the provisions and principles of the United States and “Wyoming constitutions. This course meets the following general education category: __Constitutional Requirements__________________________________________ Methodology: This course will be a combination of lecture and discussion. Discussion will not only be made up of responding to the instructor’s questions, but at times class will be the instructor asking questions and facilitating a discussion among students of key items. Through quizzes and exams students will demonstrate an understanding of the Constitution, its historical roots in Europe as well as the impact and debates that followed its full ratification in 1791. Required readings: • James L. Roark, Michael P Johnson, et. al. The American Promise, Vol. 1 •William Wheeler, ed. Discovering the American Past: A Look at the Evidence, vol. I • United States Constitution, in class text. Also available online at http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/constitution.html and here • Constitution of the State of Wyoming. Available online at soswy.state.wy.us/Forms/Publications/09WYConstitution.pdf

Evaluation (all assignments must be completed): Attendance/Participation 200 pts Ongoing Essay 1 (1,000-1,250 words) 100 pts Assigned week 3, due week 5 Essay 2 (1,500-2,000 words) 200 pts Assigned week 12, due week 15 Mid-term Exam 100 pts Week 8 Final Exam 150 pts Week 16 Quiz 1 50 pts Constitution Exam Week 12 100 pts 950 pts Attendance/Participation: This will be ongoing throughout the semester. Students are expected to be engaged with the material, to ask questions and provide insights. Discussion during class can and will happen, and students are expected to drive the conversation. Students are expected to keep up on all the reading and be able to respond to the instructor’s questions promptly and thoughtfully. Essays: Essays will include proper citations and evidence of students’ research outside of class materials. Prompts will be provided at the start of class on Tuesday, and will be due at 11:59 PM on the date specified via digital submission. The prompts will require you to use primary sources from the Wheeler text, and then use secondary sources (including class text) to contextualize and identify how social, political and economic forces affected the authors of the primary sources. A grading rubric will be provided. Mid-term and Final exams: These exams will include identifications of terms drawn from lectures and readings, short answer questions addressing specific topics, and longer essay questions that will require you to draw connections among weeks and address issues of change over time. Students will need to bring a bluebook to the exams. Quizzes: Quizzes will be given throughout the semester. Each quiz will be made up of 10 multiple choice, true/false and/or short answer questions. Each quiz will be worth 50 points, and the instructor reserves the right to make them cumulative at his discretion. Grading: The grading scale for this course is as follows: A=90-100 B=80-89 C=70-79 D=60-69 F=59 and below. For each assignment, you will receive a number grade that lets you know on which end of the grade spectrum you fall. Academic Dishonesty Policy Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. Academic Dishonesty refers to the following:

Plagiarism: Copying or using the ideas of another without giving proper credit through the use of quotation marks, footnotes, or other forms of reference. Turnitin—is a cloud-based text review service utilized by EWC for originality checking, including improper citations or potential plagiarism. Student work in this course may be submitted to and retained by this service, though the student retains copyright of their written work. Students can view information regarding Turnitin’s privacy and copyright policy at http://www.turnitin.com/en us/privacy-center/overview. Cheating: Making unauthorized use of answers to examinations, tests, quizzes, in-class work, or homework assignments, as well as copying from fellow students or submitting work that has been done by someone else. Students shall complete all assigned course work individually unless otherwise indicated. Academic dishonesty of any kind shall result in a score of zero on the assignment or examination and may result in withdrawal from the course or a grade of F, as the instructor deems appropriate. Withdrawal Policy: Withdrawal from the course must be initiated by the student following procedures outlined in the current Eastern Wyoming College Catalog. A student may request a withdrawal from the instructor. If there is a problem that leads to a possibility of withdrawing, please contact the instructor first to see if a solution can be arranged to allow you to complete the class. ADA Accommodations: Eastern Wyoming College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If a student has a disability and desires a reasonable accommodation for such disability, the student should contact the, EWC Coordinator of Counseling & Disability Services (532-8238) or Ed Meyer, EWC Human Resources Director (532-8330) as soon as possible so that arrangements may be made. Disclaimer: Information contained in this syllabus is, to the best knowledge of the instructor, correct and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of the course. However, changes or amendments may be necessary. The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of EWC, to make changes as necessary. Students will be well apprised of any changes, and will have an opportunity to provide feedback before any final changes are made.

Course Schedule: Week 1--August 29th Intro, Early America, European Discovery, and Conditions in Europe

● Wheeler, Chapter 1 ● Roark et al, Chapter 1 and 2

Week 2-- September 5 The 17th century in America

● Wheeler, Chapter 2 ● Roark et al, chapter 3 and 4 ●

Week 3-- September 12 Colonial America in the 18th Century *Paper 1 Assigned at the start of the class*

● Wheeler, Chapter 3 ● Roark et al, Chapter 5

Week 5--September 26 The British Empire, The Colonial Crisis, and the Building Revolution

● Roark et al, Chapter 6 ● *Paper 1 due by 11:59 PM Sunday!*

Week 6--September October 3 The War

● Wheeler, Chapter 4 ● Roark et al, Chapter 7

Week 7--October 10 Building the Republic

● Roark et al, Chapter 8 Week 8-- October 17 *Mid Term* Week 9-- October 24 A New Nation Takes Form

● Roark et al, Chapter 9

Week 10-- October 31 Codifying the Republic

● Wheeler, Chapter 5 ● Roark et al, Chapter 10

Week 11—November 7 A New Nation Takes Form

● Wheeler, Chapter 6 ● Roark et al, Chapter 11

Week 12-- November 14 The New West, Free North, and Emergence of Women’s Rights Movements

**Paper 2 assigned at the start of class** ● Wheeler Chapters 7 and 8 ● Roark et al, Chapter 12

Week 13--November 21 The Most Peculiar Institution: Slavery, Slave Culture, White Culture and the Yeoman

● Wheeler, Chapter 9 ● Roark et al, Chapter 13

Week 14--November 28 Historic Divisions

● Roark et al, Chapter 14 Week 15—December 5 The Civil War

● Wheeler, Chapter 10 ● Roark et al, Chapter 15

Week 16--December 12 Final--Time and location TBA

United States History to 1865

HIST 1211, Section 70

Course Syllabus

HIST 1211, Section 70 3 credits/48 Contact Hours Monday - Friday Fall Semester 2017 - DHS August 25 - December 15, 2017 Instructor: Ron Erickson Room 112 - Douglas High School Telephone: 307-358-2940 E-mail: [email protected] Office hours: M - F, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Course Description: This is a general survey course which reviews the United States' history from the colonial period to 1865. Emphasis is placed on the important events and personalities that shaped our nation's heritage. This course meets the requirements of the Wyoming statutes providing instruction in the provisions and principles of the United States and Wyoming constitutions.

This course meets the following general education category:

__________ Constitutional Requirements____________

Course Rationale: Knowledge of the history of the United States is essential. The reason that history courses are required in high schools and colleges is very simple: there is a strong consensus that one cannot be an informed, active citizen without a mature understanding of how our society has developed over time. Course Objectives:

• Students will demonstrate knowledge of how the American government has developed over time.

• Students will describe how economic forces have shaped our nation.

• Students demonstrate knowledge of how political systems and leaders have influenced

our nation.

• Students will demonstrate an understanding of how diverse cultures have contributed to

the nation.

• Students will evaluate historical events in order to understand cause-and-effect relationships.

• Students will analyze primary resource documents such as the Declaration of

Independence and the Gettysburg Address. Textbook: James L Roark, et al. The American Promise: A Compact History, Volume I (to 1877) Bedford - St. Martin's, 2014. ISBN: 978-1-4576-3145-0 Materials: Appropriate three-ring binder or notebook Pen or pencil Textbook and any handouts or assignments needed that day A USB flash drive is recommended Semester 1: Course of Study and Schedule August 25 – Introduction: What is history? August 28 – September 8 Unit 1: The British Colonies of North America Chapter 5 September 11 – September 22 Unit 2: The American Revolution Chapters 6 and 7 September 25 – October 4 Unit 3: From Confederation to Constitution Chapters 8 and 9 October 5 – October 27 Unit 4: Expansion and Sectionalism Chapters 12 and 13 October 30 – November 17 Unit 5: The House Divided Chapter 14 November 20 – December 1 Unit 6: The Civil War Chapter 15

December 4 – December 13 Unit 7: Reconstruction Chapter 16 December 14- 15 – Semester Final

• All dates are tentative and subject to change Final exams, if applicable, will be administered between December 11th and December 15th.

“If a nation expects to be ignorant and free, in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and never will be.” Thomas Jefferson Grading System: 100 - 90 = A 89 - 80 = B 79 - 70 = C Below 70 = F Your grade will be determined by how well you complete daily assignments, individual and group activities, and quizzes and tests.

• 50 % of your total grade will be based on your class participation and assignment average

• 50% will be based on your "quizzes and tests" average Expectations: 1. Students are expected to complete all assignments on the due dates. Assignments are due at the beginning of class on the assigned date. Assignments missed due to excused absences or school activities must be turned in when you return to class. Students are encouraged to discuss assignment due dates with the teacher. Ten percent of the total points given for an assignment will be deducted for each day that an assignment is turned in late. 2. Students are expected to participate in all class activities and assignments. Activities and assignments will vary, including readings, writing, projects and role playing. Participation, of course, requires regular class attendance. Students and parents will be apprised if poor attendance becomes an issue. College credit may be denied to students whose attendance does not meet the expectations of the instructor. In addition, students are expected to fulfill the requirements of the new high school attendance policy in order to receive high school credit. 3. Do not engage in side conversations during class. Participation in class discussions is very welcome but other voices, even whispers, carry throughout the classroom.

4. Treat other classmates and the teacher with respect. Class is a safe place for all to share their thoughts and opinions. You don’t have to agree with another person’s opinion, but you need to be respectful.

5. Cell phones or any other electronic devices will be turned off and out of sight during lectures, class discussions, or tests. What you can expect from me:

- I will be prepared for class. - I will treat each student with respect and will welcome the free exchange of thoughts and

ideas. - I will provide you with regular feedback about your progress in this class. - I will be available to meet with you outside of class.

Academic Dishonesty Policy Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. It is my expectation that you are doing your work. Dishonesty includes: Plagiarism: Copying or using the ideas of another without giving proper credit through the use of quotation marks, footnotes, or other forms of reference. Turnitin—is a cloud-based text review service utilized by EWC for originality checking, including improper citations or potential plagiarism. Student work in this course may be submitted to and retained by this service, though the student retains copyright of their written work. Students can view information regarding Turnitin’s privacy and copyright policy at http://www.turnitin.com/en us/privacy-center/overview. Cheating: Making unauthorized use of answers to examinations, tests, quizzes, in-class work, or homework assignments, as well as copying from fellow students or submitting work that has been done by someone else. Students shall complete all assigned course work individually unless otherwise indicated. Academic dishonesty of any kind shall result in a score of zero on the assignment or examination and may result in withdrawal from the course or a grade of F, as the instructor deems appropriate.

Withdrawal Policy: Withdrawal from the course must be initiated by the student following procedures outlined in the current Eastern Wyoming College Catalog. A student may request a withdrawal from the instructor. If there is a problem that leads to a possibility of withdrawing, please contact the instructor first to see if a solution can be arranged to allow you to complete the class.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS • Communications 1 • Communications 2 • Mathematics (Quantitative) • Constitutional Requirement • Lab Science • Freshman Foundations • Physical Education Activity • Art & Humanities • Social & Cultural Awareness

ADA Accommodations: Eastern Wyoming College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If a student has a disability and desires a reasonable accommodation for such disability, the student should contact the, EWC Coordinator of Counseling & Disability Services (532-8238) or Ed Meyer, EWC Human Resources Director (532-8330) as soon as possible so that arrangements may be made.

Disclaimer: Information contained in this syllabus is, to the best knowledge of the instructor, correct and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of the course. However, this syllabus should not be considered a contract between Eastern Wyoming College and the student. The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of EWC, to make changes in course materials.

Welcome to Pre-Calc Algebra! I’m excited to have you here and look forward to exploring algebra with you. Our explorations will emphasize problem solving as we study intermediate algebra, equations, and inequalities, functions and their graphs, exponential and logarithmic functions, and systems of equations. The purpose of any mathematics class is to challenge and train the mind. Learning mathematics also enhances critical thinking and problem solving skills. If you will come to class on time, be engaged while here, ask questions, do the prep work before each class, try all the problems I ask you to do both in and out of class, work problems regularly checking your answers as you go, and keep your cell phone put away while in class, I sincerely believe you will be successful in this course. Course Information Course Title: Pre-Calculus Algebra Course Number: MATH 1400.02 Credits: 4 Term: Fall 2017 Time and Location: 1:00 – 1:55 p.m. Monday-Thursday, Tebbet Room 108 Course Dates: 8/29-12/15 Instructor Information Instructor: Vicky Mayfield Office: FAC 210 Phone: 307-532-8295 Email: [email protected] Office Hours: Mon, Fri 10-11am, Tues 2-3pm, Wed 12-1pm, Thu 9-10am or by appointment Course Content Information Catalog Description: Algebraic equations and inequalities are studied as well as the following functions: polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic. Emphasis is placed on graphing relations and functions. Prerequisite: MATH 0930 with a grade of “C” or better, or appropriate score on mathematics placement exam within one year prior to registering for the course or an ACT math score of 23. Rationale: This course meets the requirements for several programs at Eastern Wyoming College; it also fulfills following general education category: Mathematics (Quantitative).

MATH 1400 – Pre-Calculus Algebra

Fall 2017 – Syllabus – Mayfield

Course Objectives: At the conclusion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Simplify all types of algebraic expressions. 2. Solve linear and quadratic equations and inequalities. 3. Solve pre-calculus algebra word problems. 4. Graph various functions from equations, including linear, quadratic, rational, absolute value, step,

radical, and piece-wise functions 5. Perform operations with exponential and logarithmic functions, including those with base e; use the

properties of logarithms to simplify expressions; solve exponential and logarithmic equations. 6. Factor polynomials. 7. Solve system of equations. 8. Use a graphing calculator as an aid in the above.

Required Materials:

• Text: Ratti/McWaters, College Algebra and Trigonometry, 3rd Edition, 2015, ISBN: 9780321868022

• Graph Paper and ruler/straight edge • Pencil • Graphing Calculator (while cell phone calculators and apps are permitted for class activities, they will

not be permitted for quizzes or tests) • A copy of the textbook will be on reserve in the library for short term usage (not overnight). This is not

intended to replace purchasing a copy of the book for yourself. Evaluation Methods and Class Management

Attendance & Participation: (5% of your grade) Regular on-time attendance is expected and is vital to success in this class. Participation includes doing class activities. Everyone starts with 325 points (65 class days - including the final - times 5 points per day). Unexcused absences deduct 5 points from this category. Excused absences deduct 3 points, leaving early or arriving late (more than 5 minutes) deducts 2 points. Excused absences include documented illness and work conflicts. Unexcused absences include vacations. Self Assessment (25% of your grade): You will regularly receive problems to complete. These problems are your chance to work with the material and verify for yourself that you understand and are competent with the concepts of the course. You are expected to check your work on odd numbered problems with the answers in the back of the book. One to two low scores on Self Assessments will be dropped. Questions from the problems are welcome in class. Project (10% of your grade): Drawing with Graphs of Functions project, details will be in LancerNet. A first draft will be due before Thanksgiving. Late assignments lose 10% per calendar day that they are late. Quizzes (40% of Grade): We will have five in-class quizzes spread out through the semester.

When quizzes are returned students will be presented with the opportunity to improve their scores by doing quiz corrections. Specific guidelines for quiz corrections will be posted in LancerNet. Students will have one week to do quiz corrections.

Some extra credit may be offered, but additional extra credit will only be available once all course opportunities for credit have been exhausted.

Make-ups: If you are unable to take a quiz, you must notify me before the quiz is given. Arrangements will be made by request, and quizzes must be taken within a week of the quiz date. This may only be done one time during the semester. Final Exam (20% of Grade): The final will be in two parts individual and group. No corrections.You cannot complete this course without taking the final exam. LancerNet: This course is supplemented via LancerNet and you are expected to log in and check it regularly for announcements, assignments, etc. Grading Scale: Final Grade percentages will be rounded to the nearest whole number and then assigned a letter grade according to the following:

A 90% - 100% B 80% - 89% C 70% - 79% D 60% - 69% F below 60%

Acceptable Class Behavior: Please be considerate of your classmates and the instructor with regard to food and drinks, private conversations, late arrival, and leaving early. In support of a comfortable, focused learning environment, cell phones and pagers should be turned off or put on vibrate during class sessions. Please do not answer a cell phone aloud or text in the classroom as this disturbs other students and your instructor. Please feel free to step outside if the call is urgent. Laptops or tablets may be used in class for class material only. If it’s determined that laptops or tablets are being used for any purpose other than class material, this privilege may be revoked for all students. Disruptive behaviors include (but are not limited to):

Repeated lateness Leaving your cell phone on (silent/vibrate mode is OK.) Leaving early (without prior notice) Going in and out of the class during multiple times during class. Sleeping – you might as well sleep at home. Performing tasks not relevant to the class (reading magazines, doing homework, playing games,

text messaging, viewing irrelevant screens on your laptop, etc…) Conversing with classmates about non-class material Not participating in class activities

Attendance: EWC students are expected to attend all sessions of each course in which they are enrolled. Active participation in all scheduled learning activities is essential for the student to satisfactorily achieve the educational objectives of any course. An instructor is authorized to withdraw a student from a course whenever: a) the student’s absences in the course exceed 20% of the scheduled sessions for the semester or; b) the student has been absent 6 consecutive class hours in the course or; c) the student has not completed 20% of the assigned learning activities.

A student who is withdrawn from a course on or before the school’s official last day to drop classes will receive a grade of “W” (Withdrawal) for the course. A student who is withdrawn after the official last day to drop classes will receive a grade of “F” (Failure), a grade of “IW” (Institutional Withdrawal) or a grade of “W” (Withdrawal) for the course. Safety: Please note the evacuation plan posted in this college classroom in the event of fire, tornado, or other disaster. In the event of an accident, an accident report form must be completed. Additional information regarding EWC’s safety policies can be found in the college catalog. ACADEMIC DISHONESTY POLICY: Academic dishonesty is not tolerated. Dishonesty includes plagiarism, cheating and any conscious act by a student that gives him or her an undue advantage over fellow students. Plagiarism is copying or using the ideas of another without giving proper credit through the use of quotation marks, footnotes, or other forms of reference. Cheating involves making unauthorized use of answers to examinations, tests, quizzes, homework or any other assignment, as well as copying from fellow students or submitting work that has been done by someone else. Students shall complete all assigned course work individually unless otherwise indicated. Academic dishonesty of any kind shall result in a score of zero on the assignment or examination and may result in withdrawal from the course or a grade of F, as the instructor deems appropriate. In addition, the instructor may refer the student to the appropriate EWC official for further discipline. ADA Accommodations Eastern Wyoming College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If a student has a disability and desires a reasonable accommodation for such disability, the student should contact the, EWC Coordinator of Counseling & Disability Services (532-8238) or Ed Meyer, EWC Human Resources Director (532-8330) as soon as possible so that arrangements may be made. Disclaimer Information contained in this syllabus is, to the best knowledge of the instructor, correct and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of the course. However, this syllabus should not be considered a contract between Eastern Wyoming College and the student. The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of EWC, to make changes in course materials and course schedules.

Course Calendar for MATH 1400 (This is subject to change according to the needs of the class.)

Dates Topics Covered Week of 8/28 Review, Linear and Quadratic Equations - Sections P4, 1.1 and 1.2 Week of 9/4 Mon. 9/4 No Class Labor Day

Complex Numbers – Section 1.3 Quiz 1 Thur. 9/7 Drop with Refund Deadline 9/5 includes fees 9/11 Tuition only

Week of 9/11 More Equation Solving and Inequalities - Sections 1.4 and 1.5 Week of 9/18 Absolute Value, The Coordinate Plane,

Beginning graphing– Sections 1.6, 2,1 and 2.2 Week of 9/25 Functions and Graphs of Lines – Sections 2.3 and 2.4

Quiz 2 Thur 9/28 Week of 10/2 Properties of Functions;

A Library of Functions – Sections 2.5 and 2.6 Week of 10/9 Transformations of Functions,

Combining Functions via composition and algebra – Sections 2.7 and 2.8 Week of 10/16 Inverse functions – Section 2.9

Quiz 3 Wed. 10/18 Thur. 10/19 No Class Fall Break

Week of 10/23 Quadratic and Polynomial functions; Dividing Polynomials – Sections 3.1, 3.2, and 3.3

Week of 10/30 Real and Complex Zeros of Polynomial Functions; Rational Functions – Sections 3.4, 3.5, and 3.6 Quiz 4 Thur. 11/2

Week of 11/6 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions – Sections 4.1 and 4.2 Week of 11/13 Rules of Logarithms;

Exponential and Logarithmic equations – Sections 4.3 and 4.4 Last day to Withdraw 11/17

Week of 11/20 Quiz 5 Tues 11/21 No Class Wed. 11/22 and Thur. 11/23 Thanksgiving Break

Week of 11/27 Systems of linear equations in two and three variables; Partial Fraction Decomposition – Sections 8.1, 8.2, and 8.3

Week of 12/4 Non linear Systems of equations; Systems of Inequalities – Sections 8.4 and 8.5 Review Wednesday 12/6 First Part of Individual Final Exam 12/7

Week of 12/11 Second part of Individual Final Exam 12/11 Second half of Final Exam: Tuesday, December 12 1:00-2:45pm

Have a Great Semester!

Course Syllabus

Math 1400 Pre-Calculus Algebra 4 Credit Hours/48 Contact hours Fall Semester 2017 Section 73 Instructor: Bill Pearson Room 208 Office Hours: 10:29 – 11:19 or by appointment Phone # 358-2940 E-mail: [email protected] Course Description: Algebraic equations and inequalities are studied as well as the following functions: polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic. Emphasis is placed on graphing relations and functions. Prerequisites: MATH 0930 with a grade of “C” or better, or appropriate score on mathematics placement exam within one year prior to registering for the course, instructor approval Rationale: This course fulfills the college-level mathematics requirements for any AA or AS Degree. The main goal of this course is help students improve their Algebra skills. The emphasis of this course is on problem solving and communicating mathematical thoughts.

Course Objectives:

1. Be able to apply the skills and concepts of algebra in the area of problem solving.

2. Be able to operate with algebraic functions and their graphs. 3. Be able to solve linear equations and inequalities. 4. Be able to apply linear functions to applications and use linear

models. 5. Be able to solve quadratic equations and inequalities using different

methods. 6. Be able to apply quadratic properties to polynomial functions. 7. Be able to solve exponential and logarithmic equations along with

using them in applications.

8. Be able to graph polynomials, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions.

9. Be able to apply properties of the conic sections for practical applications.

TEXTBOOK: College Algebra and Trigonometry, Ratti and McWaters. 3rd Edition. A graphic calculator will be used in this course. The class will use the TI-84 Plus, but the students can use other graphic calculators. GRADING: Homework 20% Test and Quizzes 60% Final 20% The final grade will be determined by the following percents. A 90-100 B 80-90 C 70-80 D 65-70 F 0-65 Classroom Rules: Do Nothing To Damage The Integrity Of Yourself and/or Others. See EWC Catalog for rules on safety. Late Assignments: All homework assignments will be graded. If you did not complete or hand in an assignment, you can hand only missing assignments for the chapter that we are currently on. Once the chapter test is taken, no more assignments from that chapter will be accepted. School Activities: The expectation is for you to get your assignment before you leave and the assignment to be completed and handed in when you return. If the assignment is not handed in when you return, it will be considered late. Cheating/Plagiarism: Whether it’s homework or an exam, cheating will not be tolerated. If caught, you will receive a zero. The person being cheated off can also receive a zero if they allow it to happen.

Makeup Tests: If you miss a test, you are expected to take the test the next scheduled Friday school at the latest. If you are gone for that Friday school, you need to make arrangements with me for an alternative time. Cellphones: I do not want to see your cellphone during the lecture portion of class and only during assignment time if you are listening to music, or using an online version of your textbook. You will not be texting, playing games, etc. If you are expecting an important phone call, please communicate with me and I will allow you to take or make that call. I expect you to use the classroom time I give you to work on Math. Attendance Policy:

A student at Eastern Wyoming College is expected to attend all sessions of each course in which the student is enrolled. Active participation in all scheduled learning activities is essential for the student to satisfactorily achieve the educational objectives of any course. Therefore, an instructor is authorized to withdraw a student from a course whenever:

a) The student's absences in the course exceed 20% (twenty percent) of the scheduled sessions for the semester, or

b) The student has been absent 6 (six) consecutive class hours in the course. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIRMENTS:

• Communications 1 • Communications 2 • Mathematics (Quantitative) • Constitutional Requirement • Lab Science • Freshman Foundations • Physical Education Activity • Art & Humanities • Social & Cultural Awareness

This course meets the following general education category: __________ Mathematics (Quantitative)____________

ADA Accommodations: Eastern Wyoming College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If a student has a disability and desires a reasonable accommodation for such disability, the student should contact the, EWC Coordinator of Counseling & Disability Services (532-8238) or Ed Meyer, EWC Human Resources

Director (532-8330) as soon as possible so that arrangements may be made.

DISCLAIMER

• The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of EWC, to make changes in the course schedule or activities. All changes will be announced in class.

• Information contained in this syllabus is, to the best knowledge of the instructor, correct and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of the course. However, this syllabus should not be considered a contract between Eastern Wyoming College and the student. The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of EWC, to make changes in course materials and course schedules.

Course Schedule:

Week Content Covered 1 Intro; Chapter P – The Real Numbers and their Properties;

Integer Exponents and Scientific Notation; Polynomials; Factoring Polynomials

2 Factoring Polynomials; Rational Expressions; Rational Exponents and Radicals;

3 Chapter P Test; Chapter 1 – Linear Equations; Quadratic Equations; Complex Numbers

4 Complex Solutions to Quadratic; Solving Other Types of Equations; Inequalities

5 Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities; Chapter 1 Test; Chapter 2 – The Coordinate Plane

6 Graphs of Equations; Lines; Functions and their Properties; Library of Functions

7 Transformations of Functions; Composite Functions; Inverse Functions; Chapter 2 Test

8 Chapter 3 – Quadratic functions 9 Polynomial Functions; Dividing Polynomials 10 Real Zeros of a Polynomial; Complex Zeros of a Polynomial; 11 Rational Functions 12 Variation; Chapter 3 Test; 13 Chapter 4 - Exponential Functions; Logarithmic Functions;

Rules of Logs 14 ; Exponential and Logarithmic Equations 15 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations and Inequalities;

Logarithmic Scales; 16 Chapter 4 Test; Conic Sections 17 Final Exam

Final exams, if applicable, will be administered between December 11th and December 15th.

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PathOgenic MicrOBiOLOgy – MOLB 2220 FaLL 2017

Course Information Lecture: MOLB 2220 50, Laboratory: MOLB 2220L 50, Credit Hours: 4.0 (3contact hours lecture and 3 contact hours lab/week) Meeting times: Monday – Wednesday 10:30 to 12:00 lecture Thursday 2:00 – 5:00 Lab Instructor Information Lori Britton Office Phone:307-624-7021 Office: Room 135 DC Cell phone: 307-331-3298 Email: [email protected] Office Hours: 9:30 – 10:00am Monday – Friday and Wednesday afternoons. Course Content Information Catalog Description: Pathogenic Microbiology is a lecture and laboratory course which covers bacteria, parasites, viruses, and fungi which cause human disease. Laboratory sessions emphasize the techniques used in the identification of disease-causing organisms. Students in biology, allied health and pre-professional programs would benefit from this course. Pre-requisite: BIOL 1000 or BIOL 101 with a grade of “C” or better, or approval of instructor. This course meets EWC’s Lab Science General Education Requirement Course Objectives: Major Objective: Upon completion of the course the student will be able to identify microbes which are pathogenic to humans, identify the diseases they cause, and know the manner in which the organisms would be identified in the laboratory. Specific objectives: see attached sheet. Required Textbooks & Resources: Lecture Textbook: Microbiology with Diseases by Body System, Bauman, Robert, 5th edition ISBN: 978-0-134-47720-6 Laboratory Manual: Microbiology, Cappuccino, 10th, spiral 9780321840226 The above material will be supplemented through Lecture Notes, podcasts & videos. Additional Resources: At times you will find that just reading the text and actively participating in lecture and lab are not enough to grasp a new concept. Here are some useful websites. Khan Academy video podcasts: http://www.khanacademy.org/science/biology A biological dictionary: http://www.biology-online.org/dictionary Study tips: http://abacus.bates.edu/~ganderso/biology/resources/studytips.html Tree of Life: http://www.tolweb.org/tree/

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Nettutor: This is an online resource that connects students with professional educators. This resource has online tutoring, writing services, and homework help. Tutors are available up to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in a variety of subjects. This service is free to all EWC students. LancerNet: http://prod.campuscruiser.com/PageServlet?pg=home_welcome&cx=22.327 Course Requirements and Expectations: Grading Policy: Unless otherwise stated, grades will be posted on LancerNet within two weeks of the assignment due date. Points are earned as follows:

ITEM POINTS POSSIBLE Chapter Exams: 5 @ 100 pts each 500 Final Exam: 1 @ 200 pts 200 Lab Grade 300 Total Possible Points 1000

Your grade will then be determined according to the following scale: 900 - 1000 points (90 – 100%) = (A) 800 – 899 points (80 – 89%) = (B) 700 – 799 points (70 – 79%) = (C) 600 – 699 points (60 – 69%) = (D) points lower than 599 = (F) What to Expect: Course Work & Preparation Time: A general guideline for estimating study time, particularly in science courses, is two to three hours of preparation for each lecture/lab hour. Successful students (C or better) spend roughly 2 hours for every one hour of class time. ACTIVELY preparing for this course. Actively means: 1. reading the assigned text (underlining/highlighting important sections, maintaining a list of unfamiliar words, making outlines or concept maps, making connections between assigned readings and previously studied topics); 2.participation (note taking, asking/answering questions, participation in discussion, asking for clarification of concepts); 3. memorizing/analyzing/integrating terms and concepts in your individual study time (drawing pictures, devising clever memory hooks, verbally reciting concepts, working sample problems, etc.).

Attendance: Regular attendance and steady progress are essential to success in this course.

Units: This course is divided into different units. Each unit is comprised of a number of different activities designed to enhance your learning of the particular chapters within the unit. Units will consist of both mandatory and optional activities for you to complete to help retain and maintain the information necessary to successfully complete this course.

Unit Exams: There will be four unit exams in this course. These are listed in the "Tentative Lecture Schedule". Make note of these dates and times so you can adequately prepare. These

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exams must be completed within the allotted time. The exams will have questions based on the posted notes & the text. There will be a variety of question types including: multiple choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank and essay. Some questions will be rather straightforward in an effort to test your knowledge of the terminology, while others will require you to apply the concepts or solve problems based on the information you have learned. These are timed, 120 minutes, final exam is 240 minutes.

Course Final Exam: The course exam is comprehensive, (all previous chapters), it is worth 200 points. I would also suggest that you do not discard of your notes, study guides, etc. until you have taken this exam.

Exam Make-up Policy: To qualify for a make-up exam, you have been: hospitalized, have a doctor's written documentation for an illness that you personally suffer, or there is a death of an immediate family member. In addition, you must contact me within 24 hours of the exam (preferably before, not after), or you will not be able to make up the exam. If it is decided that you can take a make-up exam, that exam must be taken prior to the results of that exam are returned to the general class. If this does not occur, you must make up the exam during finals week.

Late Assignments: All assignments are due on their assigned dates and times. Late assignments will not be accepted.

Withdrawal Policy: You may withdraw from the course with a grade of "W" (withdrawal); however, the decision must be made and the procedure accomplished ON OR BEFORE the College's official last day to drop classes. If the procedure is not completed before this day, you will receive a grade of "F". This is your responsibility.

After the College's official last day to drop classes, you cannot receive a "W" (withdrawal) for the course, except for very extenuating circumstances (serious illness, hospitalization, etc.).

NOTE: ** The instructor reserves the right to verify extenuating circumstances.

Academic Integrity and Class Conduct: I consider the act of Academic Dishonesty to be an unethical behavior! Academic dishonesty (examples include, but are not limited to: cheating, plagiarism, copying from your neighbor, taking quizzes/exams in any way but yourself, etc.) will not be tolerated in any form. What constitutes cheating and plagiarism? Another great question! Cheating includes using your textbook, notes, internet resources, sharing answers, having someone else do your work, working together on individual assignments, etc. while completing quizzes, exams and assignments unless otherwise indicated. The act of plagiarism is committed when one copies or uses ideas of another individual without giving that individual proper credit. This does include copying work from other students, copying and pasting information from the internet or taking information directly from your text or lecture notes. If your work is not in your own words, consider it plagiarism! It is not fair to your classmates, to me, or ultimately to you. Any student who is caught in any of these acts will receive an “F” for this course.

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Disclaimer: Information contained in this syllabus was, to the best knowledge of the instructor, considered correct and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of class. However, this syllabus should not be considered a contract between Eastern Wyoming College and the student. The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of EWC, to make changes in course content or instructional technique without notice or obligation. General Education Requirements: The following are the General Education Requirements for all graduates of EWC:

• Communications 1 • Communications 2 • Mathematics (Quantitative) • Constitutional Requirement • Lab Science • Freshman Foundations • Physical Education Activity • Art & Humanities • Social & Cultural Awareness

This course meets the following general education category: Lab Science Safety Please refer to the EWC Catalog for safety issues. Accommodations Statement: Eastern Wyoming College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If a student has a disability and desires a reasonable accommodation for such disability, the student should contact EWC Director of Counseling, at (532-8238) or Ed Meyer at (532-8307) as soon as possible so that arrangements may be made. College Mission: Eastern Wyoming College is a student-centered, comprehensive community college that responds to the educational, cultural, social, and economic needs of its communities with quality, affordable educational opportunities for dynamic lifelong learning. College Vision: Eastern Wyoming College will be a dynamic center for education, acting as a catalyst for individual growth, community engagement and global impact. Student Philosophy Statement: Eastern Wyoming College is committed to providing a student experience that promotes academic success in a challenging and supportive environment, facilitates the transition to college for first time students, and helps all students identify and achieve their individual goals. EWC’s student experience is designed to foster personal growth by increasing independence,

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promoting ethical behavior and personal responsibility for learning, and affording opportunities for student involvement in campus activities to enhance social development.

Pathogenic Microbiology 2220 Lab Schedule

Fall 2017, EWC Douglas Campus, Thursday 2:00-5:00 pm

Cappuccino, James. Welsh, Chad; Microbiology-A Laboratory Manual 11th edition, Pearson Education Inc., 2017, (ISBN 978-0-13-409863-0)

Supplemental reading may be assigned from lecture textbook. Videos, internet resources, and other experiments may be utilized to supplement the laboratory book. Schedule is tentative and changes may be made based on availability of organisms and supplies and time constraints. Some labs will be demonstration only.

Week 1 August 31, 2017 Intro, Lab Safety & Procedures xiii, xiv, xv, xvi

Microscope Parts & Functions p 31 & 32

Microscopic Exam of Prepared Slides Experiment 4

Hanging Drop Preparation Experiment 5

Week 2 September 7, 2017 GloGerm® Lab Handout

Handwashing lab Experiment 60B

Flora of Mouth Experiment 59

Medical Microbiology p 417 & 418

Week 3 September 14, 2017 Bacterial Staining p 47-49

Bacterial Smears Experiment 6

Staining Experiment 7, 8, 9

Special Stains Experiment 10, 11

Week 4 September 21, 2017 LAB BOOKS DUE

Basic Laboratory Techniques p. 1-6

Culture Transfer Techniques Experiment 1

Isolation Techniques Experiment 2

Culture Characteristics Experiment 3

Differential, Selective, Enriched Experiment 13

Week 5 September 28, 2017 Physical & Chemical Agents p. 277-278

Moist Heat Experiment 40

UV light/Sunlight Experiment 41

Disinfectants Experiment 44

Temperature Experiment 14

Week 6 October 5, 2017 Antibiotic Sensitivity Experiment 42

Penicillinase Experiment 43

Skin & Throat Isolates Experiment 60A

Oxygen Requirements Experiment 14

Anaerobic cultures Experiment 17

Week 7 October 12, 2017 LAB EXAM #1

LAB BOOKS ARE DUE

Urine Cultures Experiment 66

Blood Cultures Experiment 67

Week 8 October 26, 2017 Food Microbiology p. 315-316

Food Bacterial Count Experiment 45

Water Analysis Experiment 47 & 48

Week 9 November 2, 2017 Human Staphylococci Pathogens Experiment 61

Human Streptococcal Pathogen Experiment 62

Streptococcus pneumonia Experiment 63

Catalase Test Experiment 28

Week 10 November 9, 2017 Enteric Bacteria Experiment 64

Campylobacter Experiment 65

Oxidase Test Experiment 29

Week 11 November 16, 2017 LAB BOOKS ARE DUE

Fungi p 233-234

Molds Experiment 34

Yeast Experiment 35

ID of Fungi Experiment 36

Week 12 November 30, 2017 Protozoa p. 217

Free Living Protozoa Experiment 32

Parasitic Protozoa Experiment 33

ELISA Experiment 71

Week 13 December 7, 2017 LAB EXAM #2

LAB BOOKS ARE DUE

Resistance Conditioning PEAC 1273-77

Fall/Spring2017-18

Course Information • PEAC 1273, Heavy Resistance Conditioning • 1 Credit Hour, 1 Contact Hour • Spring 2015 Semester

Instructor Information

• Jack Seeds • Hour 4: 10:29 am-11:19 am • Hour 5: 11:52 am-12:42pm • Hour 8: 2:31pm-3:21pm • Phone: (307) 358-2940 (Work) • Email: [email protected] • Conference hours: By Appointment

Course Content Information Course Description A basic strength training program designed for students interested in developing muscular strength and size. An individualized weight program will be developed for each student in accordance with his/her goal. Students will meet in the Fitness Center, and under the supervision and direction of an instructor, proceed through their individualized programs. Concurrent enrollment in PEAC 1020, 1032, 1033, 1034, 1035, 1036, 1271, 1273, 1291 is not allowed. This course meets the following general education category: _____________Physical Education Activity__________________________________________ Course Rational This course is designed to meet the goal of achieving lifelong fitness through resistance training. Students will not meet fitness goals by participating in the class but obtain tools that can be continued through out their lifetimes. Course Objectives

• Students will participate in a weight program that will meet their individual needs whether it be in season training for a sport, off season training for a sport, or for personal health and wellness.

• Students will increase their maximum efforts on core lifts. (Bench Press, Parallel Squat, Deadlift Power Clean, Clean and Jerk, and Snatch)

• Students will increase Vertical Jump, Standing Long Jump, and Flexibility. • Students will demonstrate an understanding of the importance of weight training in a lifetime

physical fitness. Evaluation Criteria

• These areas will be scored and graded in the class Core Lifts Dot Drill times Vertical Jump Standing Long Jump Each one of these is worth 20 points and will be tested three times in the semester.

Everyone will receive all the points for the first test. You must improve on the tests at the end of the quarter and the end of the semester.

Guidelines: Bench, Squat, and Clean Maxes Improvement by 10 pounds= 20/20 Improvement by 5 pounds = 15/20 No Improvement= 0

Dot Drill, Vertical Jump, Standing Long Jump, 20 yd dash Improvement = 20/20 No Improvement (Maintain) = 18/20

Loss = 10/20

• Daily Grade- Daily Grades are worth 4 pts a day Rule Infraction = 2 pts off daily grade Not dressing out = 4 pts off daily grade

Excused Absence = 2 daily points if not made up by doing an article abstract. Unexcused Absence= 0 daily pts Expectations

• Students are expected to attend every class and be on time. o Class will start 3 minutes after the bell rings every day. If you are not ready to

start at this time you will be counted tardy and will have 2 pts deducted off your daily grade.

Student Dress

o T-shirt, No Tank tops, T-shirts with sleeves cut off are permissible. o Gym shorts, No jean shorts or cut-offs o Tennis shoes

To receive benefits of weight and speed training it must be done with intensity. I would like to see the motivation come from you and each other. Weight room and Gym Rules

1. Absolutely no Gum. 2. No profanity. (This includes the music we listen to.) 3. Keep all weights including dumbbells off of the benches. 4. All weights must be put away at the end of class. This is a total class responsibility.

Everyone will be given a two point deduction for their daily grade if it does not get done.

5. Always be working or ready to work 6. No sitting in the weight room except if it is required for a lift.

Safety Rules

Weight Training can be very dangerous; there is always a possibility of Injury. To reduce this risk the following rules must be followed:

1. Always use spotters on every lift even if it is a machine lift. (Spotters are also there to encourage, and help with technique)

2. Use collars on all bars with free weights. 3. Always use proper technique taught to reduce the risk of injury. 4. Always wear shoes. 5. Jewelry will not be worn in the weight room.

Failure to follow these rules will result in a 2 point deduction.

Injuries or health Conditions

If you have injury or medical conditions that prohibit you from certain exercises, you must bring a doctor’s note explaining the condition and alternatives to the exercises. If you have never done squats or cleans you might experience some back pain at first. This probably means your back muscles are weak. They will get stronger and the back pain should go away if these lifts are performed correctly. If the pain persists you need to see a doctor.

Please refer to the EWC Catalog Safety issues. General Educational Requirements

o Communication Skills: Graduates will be able to understand and communicate ideas and information in written and spoken English that revels a mastery of terminology appropriate to their disciplines.

o Analytical and Quantitative Reasoning: Graduates will be able to solve problems through critical thinking involving analytical and quantitative reasoning at a level appropriate to their disciplines.

o Technology Skills: Graduates will be able to demonstrate competence using technology appropriate to their disciplines.

o Social Awareness: Graduates will be able to demonstrate an awareness of the relationship between the individual and the world.

o Informational Literacy: Graduates will be able to locate, evaluate, and use information effectively.

Accommodations Statement

o ADA Accommodations: Eastern Wyoming College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If a student has a disability and desires a reasonable accommodation for such disability, the student should contact the, EWC Coordinator of Counseling & Disability Services (532-8238) or Ed Meyer, EWC Human Resources Director (532-8330) as soon as possible so that arrangements may be made.

Disclaimer Statement The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of EWC, to make changes in the course schedule or activities. All changes will be announced in class.

PHYSICAL & HEALTH EDUCATION PEAC 1273 – Heavy Resistance Conditioning

1 CR. HR each. PEAC 1273- 01 M, W 7am-7:55am Fall 2017 Instructor: Neal J. Sherbeyn Phone: 532-8244 (Office) Office: Room 132 Activities Center Office Hours: MW 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM; T-TH 1:00 pm – 3:00pm IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY:(Fire, Tornado, etc.) Follow directions given by the instructor. COURSE DESCRIPTION Heavy resistance conditioning is a physical education class offered to all students of EWC. The course emphasizes the proper techniques used in the various types of lifts that are required to get maximum efficiency when using a free weight system. REQUIRED MATERIAL Students must be dressed appropriately for the activity. Tennis Shoes, Shorts or sweat pants, and a t-shirt are required. Students must also complete a Free Weight Orientation packet from the EWC fitness center. GRADING Students must participate in class to earn their desired grade. The following grading scale will be used. The student must participate in…

90% of scheduled classes to obtain an “A” 80% of scheduled classes to obtain an “B” 70% of scheduled classes to obtain an “C” 60% of scheduled classes to obtain an “D” WITHDRAWAL POLICY: A grade of "W" will be given only if initiated by the student, and upon completion of the proper procedure, as explained in the EWC General Catalog. ATTENDANCE POLICY: Regular attendance and participation in class activities are essential to success in this course; therefore, you are expected to attend all class meetings. You will be required to sign in each class period. NOTE THE ATTENDANCE POLICY in COLLEGE CATALOG. You will be withdrawn from the class whenever:

a) The student's absences in the course exceed 20% (twenty percent) of the scheduled sessions for the semester.

b) The student has been absent 6 (six) consecutive class hours in the course. EXAMINATIONS:

Normally, exams will be given only on the date schedules. If you are unable to attend class on the date of the examination due to extenuating circumstances or participation in an approved school function, you should take the exam before the scheduled date or make-up that exam before the next meeting. You will be given a maximum of TWO-class meeting to take all make-up exams. If an exam is given on a Tuesday (one class meeting), Thursday (two class meetings) you MUST

have made-up the exam BEFORE the meeting of the class meeting on the following Tuesday. Contact the instructor BEFORE the exam is given, if at all possible. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Communications 1 • Communications 2 • Mathematics (Quantitative) • Constitutional Requirement • Lab Science • Freshman Foundations • Physical Education Activity • Art & Humanities • Social & Cultural Awareness If applicable:

This course meets the following general education category: Physical Education Activity

ACCOMODATIONS

Eastern Wyoming College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If a student has a disability and desires a reasonable accommodation for such disability, the student should contact Mrs. Wendy George (532-8238) or Mr. Ed Meyer (532-8330) as soon as possible so that arrangements may be made. DISCLAIMER Information contained in this syllabus is, to the best knowledge of the instructor, correct and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of the course. However, this syllabus should not be considered a contract between Eastern Wyoming College and the student. The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of EWC, to make changes in course materials and course schedules.

Resistance Conditioning

Course Information • PEAC 1273 71, Heavy Resistance Conditioning • 1 Credit Hour, 1 Contact Hour • Fall 2017 Semester

Instructor Information

• Jay Rhoades, BS in Secondary Education, Chadron State College Teaching Endorsements: K-12 Physical Education 7-12 Health MS in Secondary Education , Chadron State College Emphasis in Physical Education • Phone: (307) 358-2940 (Work) (307) 351-0816 (Cell) • Email: [email protected] • Conference hours: By Appointment

Course Content Information Course Description A basic strength training program designed for students interested in developing muscular strength and size. An individualized weight program will be developed for each student in accordance with his/her goal. Students will meet in the Fitness Center, and under the supervision and direction of an instructor, proceed through their individualized programs. Concurrent enrollment in PEAC 1020, 1032, 1033, 1034, 1035, 1036, 1271, 1273, 1291 is not allowed. This course meets the following general education category: Physical Education Activity Course Rational This course is designed to meet the goal of achieving lifelong fitness through resistance training. Students will not meet fitness goals by participating in the class but obtain tools that can be continued through out their lifetimes. Course Objectives

• Students will participate in a weight program that will meet their individual needs whether it be in season training for a sport, off season training for a sport, or for personal health and wellness.

• Students will increase their maximum efforts on three core lifts. (Bench Press, Parallel Squat, and Power Clean.)

• Students will increase Vertical Jump, Standing Long Jump, 20 yd sprint times and Flexibility. • Students will demonstrate an understanding of the importance of weight training in a lifetime

physical fitness. Turnitin – is a cloud-based text review service utilized by EWC for originality checking, including improper citations or potential plagiarism. Student work in this course may be submitted to and retained by this service, though the student retains copyright of their written work. Students can view information regarding Turnitin's privacy and copyright policy at http://www.turnitin.com/en_us/about-us/privacy.

Evaluation Critieria

• 8 areas will be scored and graded in the class Bench, Squat and Clean Maxes Bearcat Run Dot Drill times Vertical Jump

Standing Long Jump 20 yard dash Each one of these is worth 20 points and will be tested three times in the semester.

Everyone will receive all the points for the first test. You must improve on the tests at the end of the quarter and the end of the semester.

Guidelines: Bench, Squat, and Clean Maxes Improvement by 10 pounds= 20/20 Improvement by 5 pounds = 15/20 No Improvement= 0

Dot Drill, Vertical Jump, Standing Long Jump, 20 yd dash Improvement = 20/20 No Improvement (Maintain) = 18/20

Loss = 10/20

• Daily Grade- Daily Grades are worth 5 pts a day Rule Infraction = 2 pts off daily grade Not dressing out = 5 pts off daily grade

Excused Absence = 2 daily points if not made up by doing an article abstract. Unexcused Absence= 0 daily pts Expectations

• Students are expected to attend every class and be on time. o Class will start at 7:00 everyday. If you are not ready to start at this time you

will be counted tardy and will have 2 pts deducted off your daily grade. Student Dress

o T-shirt, No Tank tops, T-shirts with sleeves cut off are permissible. o Gym shorts, No jean shorts or cut-offs o Tennis shoes

To receive benefits of weight and speed training it must be done with intensity. I would like to see the motivation come from you and each other. Weightroom and Gym Rules

1. Absolutely no Gum. 2. No profanity. (This includes the music we listen to.) 3. Keep all weights including dumbbells off of the benches. 4. All weights must be put away at the end of class. This is a total class responsibility.

Everyone will be given a two point deduction for their daily grade if it does not get done.

5. Always be working or ready to work 6. No sitting in the weight room except if it is required for a lift.

Safety Rules Weight Training can be very dangerous; there is always a possibility of Injury. To reduce this risk the following rules must be followed:

1. Always use spotters on every lift even if it is a machine lift. (Spotters are also there to encourage, and help with technique)

2. Use collars on all bars with free weights. 3. Always use proper technique taught to reduce the risk of injury. 4. Always wear shoes. 5. Jewelry will not be worn in the weight room.

Failure to follow these rules will result in a 2 point deduction.

Injuries or health Conditions

If you have injury or medical conditions that prohibit you from certain exercises, you must bring a doctor’s note explaining the condition and alternatives to the exercises. If you have never done squats or cleans you might experience some back pain at first. This probably means your back muscles are weak. They will get stronger and the back pain should go away if these lifts are performed correctly. If the pain persists you need to see a doctor.

Please refer to the EWC Catalog Safety issues. Accommodations Statement

o ADA Accomodations: Eastern Wyoming College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If a student has a disability and desires a reasonable accommodation for such disability, the student should contact the, EWC Coordinator of Counseling & Disability Services (532-8238) or Ed Meyer, EWC Human Resources Director (532-8330) as soon as possible so that arrangements may be made.

Disclaimer Statement The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of EWC, to make changes in the course schedule or activities. All changes will be announced in class.

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General Psychology FALL 2017 PSYC 1000, Section 02 Credit Hours: 3 Instructor: Debbie Ochsner, MSW, LCSW Office: Faculty Link 214 Phone: 307/532-8384 or 1800-658-3195 ext. 8384 Email: [email protected] Schedule: Section 02- Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:00 – 11:55 Location: Tebbet 115 Office Hours: Monday 9-10 a.m.

Tuesday 10-11 a.m. Wednesday 12 - 1 p.m. Thursday 1-2 p.m. Friday 9 – 10 a.m.

Please contact me to schedule appointments outside of regular office hours. COURSE DESCRIPTION: A general survey of psychology through lecture, discussion, and assigned readings. Major topics will include: a brief history of the science of psychology, the scientific method as applied to psychology, and the physiological and psychological bases of behavior. Subtopics will include: learning concepts, memory, sensation, perception, motivation, emotion, individuality and personality, sleep, mental health, and the life span development of the individual. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS and RATIONALE: This course meets the general education requirements for social and cultural awareness which states, students who successfully complete this course will be able to demonstrate an awareness of the relationship between the individual and the world. Students will also have an understanding

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of the role and influence of social, cultural, and economic concepts in shaping human thought, value, and behavior. INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES:

Myers, D.G. & DeWall, C.N. (2014). Exploring psychology in modules (10th ed.) New York, NY: Worth Publishers. ISBN-13: 978-1-4641-5438-6 10: 1-4641-5438-4

Course Schedule: Contains dates for reading assignments, integration logs, assignments, quizzes and exams.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to accomplish the following tasks:

1. Provide a definition of psychology and describe the content of psychology as an academic discipline.

2. Organize and review the historical roots of psychology and major theorists. 3. Describe the major sub-fields of psychology. 4. Properly identify the basic concepts and vocabulary of psychology. 5. Describe and analyze the biological basis of human behavior. 6. Describe the processes of cognition, sensation, and perception. 7. Describe and evaluate the basic processes of learning, classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and observational learning. 8. Define and critique motivation and emotion as forces that initiate, direct, and

control human behavior. 9. Evaluate the major theories of personality and their importance as “frameworks”

in understanding normal and abnormal behavior. 10. Compare and differentiate between normal and abnormal behavior and describe

the basic categories and types of “abnormal” behaviors included within the DSM-V. 11. Describe the theoretical basis and applications of the variety of therapies for

“abnormal” behavior. 12. Apply the principles of psychology to life within a social world.

ATTENDANCE & PARTICIPATION: Attendance will be recorded at each class meeting and participation points designated when appropriate. If you arrive late, it is your responsibility to insure that your presence is recorded. In order to be excused from class, you must notify the instructor in person, by phone, or by email

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PRIOR to class. Tardiness will be addressed if it becomes habitual or interferes with the classroom setting. In order to meet participation expectations, you must be actively engaged in class. This means no sleeping, visiting with classmates, working on other tasks, or otherwise “zoning out.” Active participation involves listening to the instructor and your classmates, taking notes, asking and answering questions, and participating in group and class discussions. Some students choose to participate quietly, without offering much comment – this is fine as long as you are awake, engaged, and following the class. You must attend class meetings regularly in order to be successful and receive participation points. Lecture material and discussions are intended to supplement, not replace material from your textbook. It is your responsibility to read assignments in advance and ask questions when needed. We will not necessarily discuss all information provided in your textbook, but it is relevant and absolutely essential that you read and understand it fully. Please note EWC’s attendance policy in the Eastern Wyoming College Catalog, which authorizes an instructor to withdraw a student from a course when: a) the student is absent for more than 20% of scheduled sessions, b) the student has been absent for six consecutive class sessions, or c) the student has not completed 20% of assigned learning activities. Students may choose to withdraw from this class and receive no credit with a grade of W before the designated last day to withdraw from EWC courses, found in the 2017-18 EWC College Catalog. While I am authorized to withdraw students who fail to attend and participate in class, be aware that I will not necessarily withdraw a student who abandons this class. It is your responsibility to initiate the withdrawal process if you wish to be removed from the class. Any arrangements to receive a W in the class must be made prior to the last day to drop regular classes. Please refer to the EWC Catalog for more information regarding the withdrawal process. Any changes to this policy will be made on an individual basis, and will be agreed upon by the instructor and student prior to the last day to withdraw from individual classes.

CLASS EXPECTATIONS: It is expected that students conduct themselves with respect for fellow students, faculty, staff and the institution at all times. The EWC Student Code of Conduct (Board Policy 5.13) will be strictly adhered to. Attending all scheduled class meetings, arriving to class on time and being prepared to participate, completing all reading and class assignments, and actively participating in classroom discussion is a part of the code which addresses disruption of the classroom learning environment. Please refer to your student handbook for further clarification.

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The use of cell phones and all of their functions during class is allowed only with the permission of the instructor for educational purposes for the entire class. Students who do not have instructor permission and choose to distract others by utilizing their cell phones for personal use will be issued one warning and will not receive any attendance and/or participation points for that day. Subsequent violations of this policy will result in the student being dismissed from the class. The instructor reserves the right to withdraw a student from the class if more than two violations occur. GUIDELINES FOR COMMUNICATION: Please note that I will be employing the Journal tool within LancerNet, and I will be using this system to contact you as well. Any correspondence initiated by me will be through this tool, so please begin checking it immediately and continue frequently. You will receive notification from LancerNet when you have new Journal messages. Please indicate the assignment, exam, or other material that you are referring to in the Topic line of each Journal entry (e.g. Unit 3 Assignment or Unit 5 Video). It is essential that you use proper capitalization, spelling, and grammar when contacting me. You should consider any correspondence you have with me to be professional and conduct yourself accordingly. If you do not use the Journal tool as means of communication with me, I cannot guarantee my response. You can access the Journal tool in LancerNet by clicking on the “My Journal” link in the Student Tools menu along the left side of your screen when on the course homepage. If you have any problems in this course, Eastern Wyoming College Informal Grievance policy directs you to first contact the instructor in order to solve the problem. If you are not satisfied with the solution, contact the appropriate Division Chair. If your dissatisfaction continues you may contact the Vice President for Academic Affairs. If your problem is not resolved at this point, EWC has a Formal Grievance Policy that you may follow. Please refer to your student handbook for further information regarding these policies. ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: Academic dishonesty of any form, including but not limited to plagiarism and cheating, will not be tolerated. The instructor reserves the right to not accept assignments that do not reflect the work of each individual student. Students may receive a grade of zero for a specific assignment or an F in the class depending on the type of offense. Each occurrence will be dealt with on an individual basis and at the discretion of the instructor. Please refer to the EWC Student Handbook

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for more information on EWC’s policy on Academic Dishonesty. Turnitin© is a cloud-based service utilized by EWC for originality checking, including improper citations or potential plagiarism. Any work you complete in this course may be submitted to this service. You can view information regarding Turnitin’s privacy policy at http://www.turnitin.com/en_us/privacy-center/overview.

COURSEWORK: Course material will be delivered and assessed by various means including lecture; classroom discussion; PowerPoint presentations; reading assignments; activities; written integration papers; projects; quizzes and exams. It is expected that each assigned task be completed within the designated timeframe; full credit will not be awarded for late assignments. Extra credit may take the form of selected questions on exams and quizzes or special assignments available to all students. Extra credit opportunities are not designed to replace class attendance, participation and engagement, and/or completion of course work. ASSIGNMENTS AND METHODS OF EVALUATION Quizzes: Four quizzes will be given as scheduled. Each quiz is worth 25 points for a possible 100 quiz points and will cover the reading material, lecture, class discussion, video and all other material provided and reviewed during class time. Exams: Three exams will be given as scheduled. Each exam is worth 100 points for a possible 300 test points and will cover the reading material, lecture, discussion, video and all other material provided and reviewed during class time. If you are going to miss an exam, it is your responsibility to contact the instructor before the exam and make arrangements to take the exam at another time. If you have not made arrangements with the instructor prior to the scheduled testing time, you may not be able to make up the exam. You must arrive on time for exams and for every minute you arrive late for an exam, one point will be deducted from your overall test score. The third scheduled exam will be considered as the final exam given during finals week. It will not be comprehensive. The final exam for this class will be given on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at 10 a.m. in Tebbet 115. In accordance with EWC policy, no final exams will be rescheduled to accommodate travel arrangements.

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Class Participation and Assignments: Weekly participation/assignment points will be given for class engagement, knowledge of assigned material and critical thinking skills exhibited during class per instructor discretion. This component of instruction is worth up to 20 points for 15 weeks, or 300 possible points. Integration Logs: Submission of the integration of your thoughts, science based knowledge, personal experiences and insightful examples will be submitted to the course home in LancerNet. Reference to lecture, text and scholarly sources must be properly cited in American Psychological Association, 6th ed. (APA) style. Eight submissions worth 25 points each provide a possible 200 integration log points. GRADING CRITERIA: Quizzes 3 worth 25 points each 75 points Exams 2 worth 100 points each 200 points Class Participation & Assignments 15 worth 20 points each 300 points Integration Logs 5 worth 25 points each 125 points Integration Research Paper 1 worth 100 points 100 points Total Possible Points 800 points

GRADING SCALE 100 - 90 % = A Excellent 800-720 points 89 - 80% = B Above Expectations 719-640 points 79 - 70% = C Meets Expectations 639-560 points 69 - 60% = D Below Expectations 559-480 points Below 60% = F Failure of Assignment or class 479-0 points ADA ACCOMMODATIONS: Eastern Wyoming College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act and the Amendments Act 2008. If a student has a documented disability and desires reasonable accommodations for such disability, the student should contact the Coordinator of Disability Services (532-8238) or the Director of Human Resources (532-8330) as soon as possible so that arrangements may be made.

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NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: Eastern Wyoming College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, sex, religion, political belief, veteran status, age, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment, or participation in or employment in its educational programs or activities. Inquiries, concerning Title II, Title VI, Title VII, and Section 504, may be directed to the Director of Human Resources, 307-532-8330. Inquiries concerning Title IX may be directed to the Vice President for Student Services, 307-532-8257. Both may be reached at Eastern Wyoming College, 3200 West C Street, Torrington, WY 82240. Alternatively you may contact the Wyoming Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights Coordinator, 2nd Floor, Hathaway Building, Cheyenne, WY 82002-0050, or 307-777-6218. DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: Information contained in this syllabus is, to the best of the knowledge of the instructor, correct and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of the course. However, this syllabus should not be considered a contract between Eastern Wyoming College and the student. The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of EWC, to make changes in course materials and course schedules.

EASTERN WYOMING COLLEGE HUMAN ANATOMY COURSE SYLLABUS

FALL 2017 1. COURSE INFORMATION

• ZOO 2015, Human Anatomy, Section 01 • ZOO L001, Anatomy Laboratory, Sections 01 • 4 Credit Hours, 6 Contact Hours (3 Lecture & 3 Laboratory/week) • Schedule for Fall 2017 • Lecture, M W F @ 10:00-10:55 AM Tebbett 219 • Laboratory: Wednesday @ 2:00-4:55 PM Tebbett 219

2. INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

• Dr. Colleen E. Mitchell • Office: Tebbett 218, • Office Hours Monday 1-2, Tuesday 9-12, Wednesday 1-2 and other times are

available by appointment. • Phone Number 307-532-8266 (Office) (Preferred phone contact method) • 308-430-2769 (Cell) (For emergencies) • E-mail [email protected]

3. COURSE CONTENT INFORMATION

• This lecture/laboratory course provides instruction concerning the structure of the human body with regard to its composition and arrangement. Students in biology, nursing, allied health, and pre-professional programs are encouraged to take this course.

• Prerequisites: BIOL 1000 or 1010 with a grade of “C” or better or approval of instructor This course meets the following EWC general education category: None

• Rationale for the course: Students in biology, nursing, allied health, physical education, sports medicine and pre-professional programs are encouraged to take this course to prepare them for further course work in their field of study.

• Course objectives: After successfully completing this course, students will be

able to: Identify and describe the systems of the human body in terms of their cell, tissues, organs and organ systems. Students will compare dog anatomy to human anatomy through dissection. Students will be able to identify, locate and describe the major structures of the human body comprised of the following systems.

• Integumentary System • Skeletal System • Muscular System • Nervous System and Sensory Organs • Endocrine System

• Cardiovascular System • Lymphatic System • Digestive System • Respiratory System • Urinary System • Reproductive System

The lecture schedule, laboratory schedule, exam schedule, and the reading assignments are attached to the back of this syllabus. Modifications to the schedule will be announced in class or in LancerNet.

INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES

Shier, David; Butler, Jackie; Lewis, Ricki. Hole’s Human Anatomy & Physiology 14th edition. New York, New York. McGraw Hill 2016, (ISBN 978-07-802429-0)

Martin, Terry. Hole’s Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual- Cat Version 14th edition. New York, New York. McGraw Hill, 2016, (ISBN 978-1-259-29563-8)

“This course requires learning materials that may be sold bundled as a single unit or available for purchase as individual items, either new or used.”

o Other media (software, videos, Internet resources, and library resources may be used to supplement the class and laboratory)

o Turnitin—is a cloud-based text review service utilized by EWC for originality checking, including improper citations or potential plagiarism. Student work in this course may be submitted to and retained by this service, though the student retains copyright of their written work. Students can view information regarding Turnitin’s privacy and copyright policy at http://www.turnitin.com/en us/privacy-center/overview.

o Laboratory Resources: Materials will be provided and will include a variety of preserved and fresh specimens, models, and prepared microscope slides. Dissection will be done on preserved dogs.

o • Laboratory coats will be worn by students for the labs. Students are

encouraged to bring their own lab coats.

4. COURSE EXPECTATIONS

o FINAL EXAM o (AS PER EWC POLICY FINAL EXAM MUST BE TAKEN AT THE TIME SCHEDULE

UNLESS STUDENT HAS THREE OR MORE FINALS ON THE SAME DAY AND ALTERNATE ARRANGEMENTS ARE MADE BY THE VICE PRESIDENT OF ACADEMIC SERVICES)

• FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2017 • 10:00 -11:45 AM

• Evaluation criteria o Letter Grade

A 90-100 % B 80-89.9% C 70-79.9% D 60-69.9% F 59.9% and below

ASSIGNMENTS AND EXAMINATIONS Three Lecture Exams @ 100 pts/exam 300 pts Two Lab Exams @ 100 pts/exam 200 pts Final Comprehensive Exam 150 pts Lab Final Exam 100 pts Lab Book, Assignments/Worksheets 150 pts Quizzes (Announced & Pop) 50 pts Participation Points (Lab & Lecture) 50 pts Total Points 1000 pts

o Extra Credit Points may be allowed at the instructor’s discretion and will be offered to all students equally.

o Plagiarism and any other type of academic dishonesty including cheating on quizzes, tests, exercises, papers, lab work or examinations will not be condoned and will result in a grade of zero for the first offense and a grade of “F” for the course nor withdrawal from the class for subsequent offenses.

Attendance policy: Attendance is required in all scheduled course sessions. Furthermore, the attendance policy in the EWC Catalog states that an instructor is authorized to withdraw a student from a class if more than 20% of the scheduled sessions have been missed, the student has been absent 6 consecutive class hours, or the student has not completed 20% of the assignments. The instructor will not necessarily withdraw a student due to poor attendance or failure to complete assignments. A student may voluntarily withdraw from the class (with a “grade” of “W”) up until November 17, 2017, no later than 4:00 PM. If a student wants the instructor to withdraw them after this date with a grade of W, you, the student are responsible for signing a contract with the instructor with additional requirements that must be completed for the instructor to withdraw you from the class.

There will be no make-up labs. You must make arrangements with Dr. Mitchell prior to any absence. Absence from class on the day that an assignment is due does not excuse the student from the responsibility of submitting assignments by the due date and time. Homework turned in late will result in a score of “0” points for that assignment.

A student missing 2 or more labs may be withdrawn from the course (lecture and lab).

Students that need to miss labs due to scheduled college activities (ie. basketball, rodeo, or golf) should meet with the instructor a

minimum of one week prior to the scheduled activity in order to make alternate arrangements.

Any lecture material, notes, or assignments, which are missed, are the responsibility of the student. Exceptions may be made in the case of extreme situations at the instructor’s discretion.

Students are expected to be prepared for lab and on time.

Examination/quiz/homework policy: All exams and quizzes must be taken when scheduled unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructor for an absence which is deemed “excused” by the instructor. It is your responsibility to inform the instructor of an impending absence on an exam or quiz day; the instructor will then make a determination as to whether the absence is “excusable” and, if so, will make arrangements for an alternate date for the exam or quiz to be taken. Unexcused absences on an exam or quiz will result in a score of “0 points. Unannounced quizzes will be given and students are not allowed to take the pop quiz on an alternate date. Homework assignments must be turned in on the due date (at the start of class) or ahead of time. Homework assignments turned in at the end of class on the due date will not be accepted. Please use pencil or blue or black ink for all homework assignments, quizzes, and exams. Answers on homework assignments, quizzes, and exams must be legible, and points may be deducted for incorrect spelling. Classroom policy: • Students are expected to be respectful of the instructor and other students

(including but not limited to: no interrupting or talking while the instructor or another student has the floor, no cursing, no confrontational behavior, and no disruptive behavior).

• Students are expected to arrive on time for class. • Students are expected to participate during class by answering/asking

questions and responding to instructor requests. • No sleeping, texting, surfing the web, or doing other work during class.

Students are expected to pay attention and take notes during class time. Questions over course content are welcome.

• Cell phones must not be brought into the classroom OR must be turned off during class time. NO TEXTING

• No food allowed during lecture time, but drinks are acceptable during the lecture portion but not allowed during the laboratory sessions

• No arriving to class under the influence of alcohol or drugs. No spit-cups in class.

• No children or personal pets in the classroom without instructor’s prior permission.

• Laboratory Safety rules will be handed out on the first day of lab.

5. ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT ADA Accommodations:

Eastern Wyoming College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If a student has a disability and desires a reasonable accommodation for such disability, the student should contact the, EWC Coordinator of Counseling & Disability Services (532-8238) or Ed Meyer, EWC Human Resources Director (532-8330) as soon as possible so that arrangements may be made. It is the student’s responsibility to inform the instructor in advance if any accommodations have been approved for the student at EWC

6. DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

• Information contained in this syllabus is, to the best knowledge of the instructor,

correct and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of the course. However, this syllabus should not be considered a contract between Eastern Wyoming College and the student. The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of EWC, to make changes in course materials and course schedules.

Reporting Concerns Regarding Animal Treatment

“Whistleblower Statement” All animals used at Eastern Wyoming College (EWC) must be handled, housed, treated, cared for, and transported in a humane and ethical manner in accordance with federal law and college rules. Any person having reason to question the treatment of animals at EWC is encouraged to report incidents involving perceived non-compliance without fear of retaliation.

• Any person having reason to question the humane or ethical treatment of animals at the college should contact the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee at the anonymous number 855-392-2273 (855-EWC CARE.) No threat or retaliation will be made against anyone reporting perceived mistreatment or non-compliance. In addition, reports can be made to any standing member of EWC’s Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee.

• All complaints and documentation will be brought to the attention of the ¹Instituional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC).

• Anonymous concerns are acceptable, and all reports will be investigated. Federal laws and college rules prohibit discrimination or reprisal for reporting violations of standards and regulations promulgated under the Animal Welfare Act. All concerns will be discussed by the IACUC and, if warranted, appropriate measures will be taken.

• All complaints, violations and recommendations for subsequent action will be forwarded to the Institutional Official.