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Instructor:	Padmaja B. Vedartham	Office Phone:	281-290-3286

Office:	Technology 100M	Office Hours: (or hours of availability)	M/W/F: 12.30-1.30pm T/Th: 10.00-11.00am Email will be answered promptly, it is the preferred method of communication
Office:	Technology 100M
E-mail:	E-Vista mail padmaja.b.vedartham@lonestar.edu	Website:	http://pvedartham.nhmccd.cc/

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Course Title:	Human Anatomy and Physiology II	Semester and Year:	Fall 2008
Course Prefix:	BIOL
Course Number	2402. 89001	Class times	Tuesday 8.00-10.00 am
Credit Hours:	4
Lecture Hours:	3 hrs	Class Room Location:	HSC 232
Lab Hours:	3 hrs
External Hours:	N/A
Total Contact Hours: (All hrs. x 16)	96
CEU’s (if linked w/ credit course): NOTE: divide the credit contact hours by 10 to get the Continuing Education Units.	NA

Course overview:

For details go to http://research.lonestar.edu/cat/catsrch.asp

Catalog Description:

Study of the structure and function of the human body. Emphasis will be given to the study of cells and tissues and anatomical and physiological interrelationships of the skeletal, muscular, nervous and endocrine systems. Designed primarily for students entering health careers.

Course Learning Outcomes:

• Identify the important anatomical structures in each of the state organ systems.
• Demonstrate an understanding of all important physiological processes of the stated systems as well as fluid and electrolyte balance, nutrition, metabolism, pregnancy, human embryology, fetal development and human genetics.
• Describe the interrelationships between anatomy and physiology in each of the organ systems listed.
• Explain the principle of homeostasis and the primary control mechanisms that operate in each of the organ systems listed.

Prerequisites:

College reading level as determined by SAT, ACT, TASP, or successfully passing ENGL 0305 with a "C" or better. BIOL.1406 strongly recommended. ENGL 0305 OR ENGL 0316 and ENGL 0307 or 0326, OR higher level course (ENGL 1301), OR placement by testing, Math 0306

Required Material:

Textbook: Human Anatomy and Physiology, 6th Edition, Elaine Marieb with Interactive Physiology CD-ROM. Please ensure that this CD-ROM is included along with the textbook as we will be referring to it during the course. No excuses will be entertained.

Lab Manual: Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory Manual, Cat Version, Elaine Marieb, 7th Edition with Physio-Ex CD-ROM. You must purchase a lab manual with the CD-ROM.

Optional Materials:

Student Study Guide
Anatomy Coloring Book, Marieb

Instructor guidelines and policies

Grade Determination:

Lecture Grade is the average of the lecture exam scores. There will be 4 Lecture Exams in the course of the semester. Lecture exam will consist of Multiple-Choice; Fill in the Blanks, Matching and Paragraph writing. When I ask for short answer or paragraph style questions, please do write a paragraph, do not limit yourself by short sentences. I want to see your understanding so explain and describe your answers. All lecture and lab exams will be given at proctored NHMCCD assessment centers. They will be made available from Friday-Monday. During the time the test is open, the course content and related icons will be made unavailable so please make necessary arrangements. There will be no make-up exams as the exams are open for four days. try to take them by Sunday, that gives you a day if something goes wrong.

Final Examination is comprehensive and mandatory; there will be no make-up on the Final Exam. Final exam will be given at proctored NHMCCD assessment centers.

Lab Exams is the average of lab exam scores. There will be 3 Lab Exams in the course of the semester. They will be given at proctored NHMCCD assessment centers. They will be online like the lecture exams. There will be no make-up exams.

Quizzes will be administered often to ensure proper grasping of content material. No makeup quizzes will be given. No late quizzes will be accepted.

Assignments :Assignments will be given throughout the semester, These are excellent for supplement/review of the course content. Do not submit the assignments through e-mail. They have to be submitted via the assignment box. You will require the CD-Rom (Physio-EX) to finish some of the assignments. These are for extra grade of 5% , these can be submitted only if you have 100% attendance.

Projects: These are more supplemental questions, finish them as the semester goes, it is quite elaborate but very useful. You will require the CD_Rom (Interactive Physiology) to finish the projects

Attendance:

Your success in the flex course will depend heavily upon how often you log-in to the course and read the posted course materials. Self-motivation and discipline are critical factors in succeeding in the class. Make a point to log-in to the course everyday to keep up with announcements and course updates that are posted on the course homepage. You are required o check the homepage at least once a day.

As a general guideline, you will need to devote a minimum of 8-10 hours per week to ensure success in the class. I am not giving an arbitrary number here, I literally mean more than 10 hours a week.

Communicate freely with your classmates and with me using the bulletin board, e-mail . These tools may used only for classroom purposes not for slander or for discussing personal subjects. Discussions once posted cannot be erased. I will not delete anybody's discussion posting. Even if you request me, I will politely decline. I really will not have to time to go and delete it. So, use caution when you are posting something.

On campus Lab sessions will be held weekly on every Tuesday from 8.00-10.00 a.m. in HSc 232 at the Cy-Fair College, Barker Cypress Main Campus (see schedule below for details). All of these lab sessions are mandatory and will be used to conduct hand-on experiments and answer any questions pertaining to lecture or lab. If you miss more than two on campus sessions, I will drop you from the course. You will be required to go through the pertaining lecture and lab contents before coming to the on campus lab session. There will be a participation grade for attending these lab sessions. Moreover, you can submit the assignments only if you have 100% attendance, that will be the bonus. You are expected to participate in these sessions by bringing in a question pertaining to that week's lecture or lab unit for discussion and by responding to questions asked by other students and by the instructor.. You will not earn a grade if you come to the session but do not actively participate. There might be a quiz every time we meet to ensure attendance and to deter late comers. All the notes for lecture and lab are online and you are expected to go through that material. This is still an online class so I will not be able to teach everything in class. My main focus will be on the lab and discussions. You will be graded for these "Lab sessions".

The on campus Orientation is mandatory, if you do not come I will drop you from the course. The orientation is the first lab session.

Quizzes will be open for a week only and you have to finish them before the due date. Late quizzes will not be accepted. Quizzes are for your practice and they will be graded. They can be taken twice and the average will be counted for your grade. There will be Quizzes for each chapter. You can take the quizzes at the convenience of your home.

As discussed above, assignments (Optional ) will be given throughout the semester, These could be considered as extra grade points and excellent for supplement/review of the course content. Do not submit the assignments through e-mail. They have to be submitted via the assignment box. Assignments are based on lecture; some of them supplementing the labs. You may be asked to buy some household items to perform the assignments.

Finish the assignments and project questions as soon as the chapter is over, do not wait till the end of the semester.

Grade Determination:

Lecture Grade is the average of the lecture exam scores. There will be 4 Lecture Exams in the course of the semester.

Exams will be administered as per schedule given below.
Exam questions will consist of multiple choice, matching, True / False and short essay type questions.
Any method of cheating on an exam will result in an automatic zero grade and possible expulsion from the course.
Grades will not be curved. Grades are earned and not given.
No extra-credit material will be given outside of quizzes, exams and assignments.
Final exam is comprehensive and mandatory.
There will be some bonus points for each exam. It will discount any questions which may have some errors. I will appreciate it if you can point them to me in a respectful manner.
Lecture Grade is the average of the lecture exam scores. There will be 4 Lecture Exams in the course of the semester. Lecture exam will consist of Multiple-Choice; Fill in the Blanks, Matching and Paragraph writing. All lecture exams will be given at proctored NHMCCD assessment centers. They will be made available from Friday-Monday. During the time the test is open, the course content and related icons will be made unavailable so please make necessary arrangements. These exams have 5 bonus points which cover any discrepancy in the exams as they are not error proof. In other words, they cover any errors in the exam.

Lab Exams is the average of lab exam scores. There will be 3 Lab Exams in the course of the semester. Lab Exams will consist of identification of structure on microscope slides, dissected specimens, models, diagrams and material from lab book and Physio-ex. Physio-Ex exercises are covered in the assignments, so it would be a good practice for you all to do those assignments. All lab exams will be given at proctored NHMCCD assessment centers, Same policies apply as for the lecture exams..

Quizzes will be administered often to ensure proper grasping of content material. No makeup quizzes will be given. These will be posted on WebCT.

Assignments will be given on each unit and these are optional. But, it is my suggestion to use all the options as learning science especially A&P is best by repetition. These assignments have been designed by me after a great deal of thought. Most of them are based on the Physio-Ex exercises which would be part of the lab exam. So, it is in your best interest to finish these assignments. All assignments will be posted on Vista. Please do not e-mail me the assignments, you have to post them in the respective assignment boxes. Please ensure that you have setup your account by the first week of class. It is your responsibility to see that you have submitted all your assignments on time.

Projects will be given during the semester.

Final Examination is comprehensive and mandatory, There will be no make-up on the Final Exam.

General guidelines and policies of the classroom: Course notes will be posted on the Vista , it is the student's responsibility to access them and print them out. Assignments and quizzes will be conducted on Vista The lecture and lab exams will be conducted via Vista to be taken in the proctored Assessment centers. Please note that the same discipline is expected of the students online as in a classroom.

Disruption of the classroom will be dealt with seriously. Outbursts, arguments, shouting, threatening teacher or students or any such behaviors which may hamper the learning environment and decorum of other students will be considered as disruption. The matter would be dealt with seriously.

Assessment center and Exam policy, very important to read before you join the course:

Mark your calendars now, they will be open for four days so there will be no make up exams.
It is good to take the exam one day before the due date to avoid any surprise problems.
You have to arrive two hours prior to closing time of the particular assessment center, the proctors have specific instructions not to allow anyone after that period of time.
It is your responsibility to find out the working hours of the assessment centers. The link is provided on the homepage of my website for your convenience, they can also be found on the college website.
There should be no kind of cheating, the assessment centers are equipped with all kinds of cameras which record what you do at all times. They can also see what pages you are accessing.
You can have only one window open at the time of the exam.
If you access to the course notes, Vista makes note of the time. Moreover, the assessment center can make copies of what ever you accessing at the time of the exam.
If you are caught cheating in any form, you will be given a zero and /or may be expelled from that course or that semester.
Lecture and lab exams will be open Friday through Monday.

Make up Exams Policy:

There will be no make-up exam for online classes because the exams are open for four days. Make sure you are available for all the exams.
Final Exam is comprehensive and mandatory. There will be no make-up for the final exam.
You will be allowed to take not more than one make-up lecture exam in a semester only for emergency situations. If you miss more than one exams, you will automatically be given a zero on the second missed exam, lab or lecture. These make up exams will be given only after receiving written request and may be sent to the Biology dept and Dean's office for approval.
Make up exams need not be identical to regular exams.
No extra credit other than assignments will be given during the semester.

Drop and registration policy:

As many as 5 students on an average stop accessing to the WebCT after five minutes of reading the first day, yet officially dropping the course just before the Drop date. They are taking the spot from a deserving student who has delayed applying or registering. If you know you don't want to continue after the first few days, please e-mail me immediately so that some other student may get into the class, the seats are limited.
If I see some student who is not accessing/inactivity after the first few days, I will send an e-mail and I will drop you before the Official day of record if I don't hear from you within a week.
For the rest of the students who decide to drop during the semester, I will not drop you, that is your responsibility.
It is ,of course, good manners to let me know that you are dropping, we can discuss your situation. You may not have to drop after all.
I like to keep an open discussion with you all.
The best way to pass this course to be proactive during the semester. It is your responsibility to keep track of your grades and if you feel that you are failing or getting less than a C, immediately try to contact me during the semester. Do not wait till after the semester is over. There is nothing you or I can do at that time.
There is no way around hard work, it always pays. You earn grade, they are not given.

Cell phones and beepers: Please turn off your cell phones and beepers or keep them in the silent mode. It i very disturbing to other students and me.

Any concerns or questions should be resolved before the semester is over, especially if it is concerning your grades or taking an "I" contract. All "I" contracts need to be discussed and signed before the semester is over.

Grade Determination:

Your grade will be determined by the following	Details	Percent of Final Average
Lecture Exams	4-5 Lecture Exams at the end of each unit Lecture exam will consist of Multiple-Choice; Fill in the Blanks, Matching and Paragraph writing. No exam grade will be dropped or curved.	40%
Lab Exams	3 lab exams, will be one word answer or short answer.	20%
Homework Assignments, quizzes & classroom participation	Will be administered often to ensure proper grasping of content material	10%
Project & Lab manual	Based on Interactive Physiology CD-Rom	10%
Comprehensive Final Exam	Mandatory .	20%
Total:		100%

Letter Grade Assignment:

Letter Grade	Final Average in Percent
A	100 – 89.5%
B	79.5 – 89.4%
C	69.0 – 79.4%
D	59.0 – 68.9%
F	0.0 - 58.9 %

Lone Star College – CyFair is committed to your success

Early Intervention Program and Services

Your success is our primary concern! If you are experiencing challenges achieving your academic goals, please contact your instructor or an early intervention coach. We can provide assistance with academic needs, ADA accommodations, classroom difficulties, financial concerns and other issues. Contact cfintervention@lonestar.edu for more information.

Tutoring

Lone Star College - Cy-Fair is committed to student success. To facilitate this, free tutoring for most subjects is offered on the 2nd floor of the Learning Commons building. Please refer to http://cyfair.lonestar.edu/29597/ for more information regarding our tutoring services.

Tutoring in MATH, ENGL BIOL and ESL is also available at the Fairbanks Center.

Counseling Services

Counseling services are available to students who are experiencing difficulty with academic issues, selection of college major, career planning, disability accommodations, or personal issues. Students may contact Counseling, Career and Disability Services at (281) 290-3260, cyfair.counseling@lonestar.edu, or LRNC 110.

Students may contact counseling services at the Fairbanks Center at 832-782-5110, Fairbanks.counselor@lonestar.edu, or FBC120.

The Assistive Technology Lab

The Assistive Technology Lab is available for students who benefit from its various technologies to convert text to speech, magnify items, convert text to Braille, etc. To contact the Assistive Technology Lab directly, please call (281) 290-3207 or e-mail the lab at cfassistivetechlab@lonestar.edu. The AT Lab is located in LRNC 105.

Students may contact the IT dept, at FBC at 832.782.5072 or FBC 210 for assistance.

SPECIFIC COURSE OBJECTIVE AND COURSE OUTLINE:

UNIT 1

CHAPTER 23: DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Functional anatomy of the digestive system , gross and microscopic anatomy of the digestive system organs; composition of gastric juice, regulation of the digestive juice secretions; mechanical and chemical digestive processes; absorption; neural, mechanical and hormonal control of gastrointestinal processes.

CHAPTER 24: NUTRITION AND METABOLISM

Classes of nutrients; complete versus incomplete proteins, outline of metabolic processes-carbohydrate, lipid, protein; absorptive and post-absorptive states; basal metabolic rate.

Objective: Identify and label anatomical structures; describe the physiological processes in paragraph writing and be able to associate and explain physiological principle in a given condition /case study. Be able to select from a given list of terms related to structure and functions and diseased conditions with 100% accuracy. Be able to explain in your own words physiological interrelationship and the principle of homeostasis between the systems and within each system. Be able to match a list of biomedical terms with the definition provided.

UNIT II

CHAPTER 17: THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM: BLOOD

Composition and functions of blood; Hemopoiesis; Hemostasis; disorders of blood; Transfusion, ABO and Rh blood groups and blood replacement; Diagnostic blood test.

CHAPTER 18: THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM: THE HEART

Anatomical structure of the heart, electrical and mechanical activities; pathway of blood throughout the heart; cardiac valves; coronary circulation, cardiac muscle specialization; ECG; events of cardiac cycle; heart sounds; control of cardiac cycle; fetal vs. adult heart.

CHAPTER 19: THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM: PERIPHERAL CIRCULATION AND REGULATION

Structure of blood vessel types; physiology of circulation: blood flow; blood pressure and resistance; systemic blood pressure: arterial pressure, capillary blood pressure, venous pressure; maintaining blood pressure: short-term and long-term mechanisms; blood flow through body tissues; pulmonary circulation, hepatic portal circulation, fetal circulation, Circle of Willis.

Objective: Identify and label anatomical structures; describe the physiological processes in paragraph writing and be able to associate and explain physiological principle in a given condition /case study. Be able to select from a given list of terms related to structure and functions and diseased conditions with 100% accuracy. Be able to explain in your own words physiological interrelationship and the principle of homeostasis between the systems and within each system. Be able to match a list of biomedical terms with the definition provided.

UNIT III

CHAPTER 20: THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

Lymph its source and transport, lymphatic vessels; lymphatic circulation; anatomical characteristics of lymph nodes and lymphoid organs(spleen, thymus gland, tonsils, Peyer’s Patches.

CHAPTER 21: THE IMMUNE SYSTEM: INNATE AND ADAPTIVE RESPONSES

Non-specific body defenses, cellular and chemical, inflammation response; specific body defenses: B and T lymphocytes, immuno-competence, antigens, humoral immunity, antibodies, complement, monoclonal antibodies, cell-mediated immunity; immune deficiency diseases; immune hypersensitivities; autoimmune diseases.

Objective: Identify and label anatomical structures; describe/explain with illustrations antibody-mediated and cell-mediated immune processes in paragraph writing and be able to associate and explain physiological principle in a given condition /case study; Be able to select from a given list of terms related to structure and functions and diseased conditions with 100% accuracy. Be able to explain in your own words physiological interrelationship and the principle of homeostasis between the systems and within each system. Be able to match a list of biomedical terms with the definition provided.

UNIT IV

CHAPTER 22: THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

Functional anatomy of the Respiratory System; mechanics of breathing: pressure-volume relationship of intrapleural and thoracic spaces; respiratory muscles; lung elasticity and compliance; respiratory volumes and function tests; gas exchanges in the body between blood, lungs and tissues; properties of gas governing the process of exchange; transport of respiratory gases; oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve and factors affecting it; effect of exercise and high altitude; neural control of respiration; diseases of the respiratory system.

Objective: Identify and label anatomical structures; describe the physiological processes in paragraph writing and be able to associate and explain physiological principle in a given condition /case study. Be able to select from a given list of terms related to structure and functions and diseased conditions with 100% accuracy. Be able to explain in your own words physiological interrelationship and the principle of homeostasis between the systems and within each system. Be able to match a list of biomedical terms with the definition provided

UNIT V

CHAPTER 25: THE URINARY SYSTEM

Renal anatomy; mechanism of urine formation: glomerular filtration, tubular reabsorption, tubular secretion, regulation of urine concentration – concurrent mechanism, effect of hormones; normal and abnormal urine concentration; micturition reflex and elimination of urine.

CHAPTER 26: FLUID, ELECTROLYTES AND ACID-BASE BALANCE

Fluid compartments, fluid shifts, water balance, electrolyte balance, acid-base balance, buffers, acidosis vs. alkalosis.

Objective: Identify and label anatomical structures; describe the physiological processes in paragraph writing and be able to associate and explain physiological principle in a given condition /case study. Be able to select from a given list of terms related to structure and functions and diseased conditions with 100% accuracy. Be able to explain in your own words physiological interrelationship and the principle of homeostasis between the systems and within each system. Be able to match a list of biomedical terms with the definition provided.

UNIT VI

CHAPTER 27: THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

Male and female anatomical structures; spermatogenesis; hormonal regulation of male reproductive function; oogenesis, uterine cycle, hormonal regulation of the ovarian cycle.

CHAPTER 28 & 29: PREGNANCY, HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND HEREDITY

Placenta and its formation; fertilization; cleavage; gastrulation; embryogenesis and fetogenesis; genes/chromosomes; alleles; sex chromosomes; chromosome disorders.

COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM (Will include Chapters 17 – 29)

LAB CONTENTS

Anatomy of the heart
Conduction system of the heart/ Electrocardiography
Blood pressure and Pulse Determination
ABO grouping with simulated blood
Anatomy of the Lymphatic system
Anatomy of the Respiratory System
Respiratory Physiology
Anatomy of the Urinary System
Urinalysis
Anatomy of the Digestive System
Anatomy of the Reproductive System

OBJECTIVE: In a lab practical exam the student should be able to:

Identify and label anatomical structures of the above mentioned systems on models and / diagrams and dissected specimen.
Identify histological structures/ microscopic anatomy using the microscope
Interpret data based on physiological studies performed in the lab.

TENTENTATIVE LECTURE AND LABORATORY SCHEDULE

The The following is a tentative lecture and laboratory schedule and is subject to change.

Week # (Week of)	Activities and Assignment
	Lecture	Laboratory*
1 (8/25)	Orientation to A&P II Chp 23 Digestive System	Ex. 38 Digestive System On Campus Orientation: 08/26 View Microscopic slides for digestive organs
	Labor day weekend: College closed from Aug 30th -1st Sept 2nd I will not be available, if you want we can have the lab on Sept 4th
2 (9/1)	Chp 23 Digestive System contd. Chp 24 Nutrition	Ex. 39B Digestion (computer simulation), Ex 39A Nutrient Analysis of food View digestive organs in dissected cat
	Official day of record Sep 8th
3 (9/8)	Chp 17 Blood	Ex. 29 Blood cells identification and blood typing On campus lab, 9/9
	9/12-9/15 -Lecture Exam 1 (Chp 17, 23, 24)
4 (9/15)	Chp 18 Heart	Ex 30 Heart anatomy (models), sheep heart dissection On campus lab, 9/16
	9/19-9/22- Lab Exam 1 (Will cover weeks 1 – 4)
5 (9/22)	Chp 18 contd.	On campus lab, 9/23
6 (9/29)	Chp 18 contd. Chp 19 Blood Vessels (emphasis on structure of blood vessels and physiology of circulation)	Ex. 31 Conduction system of the heart & EKG (demo) On campus lab, 9/30

7 (10/06)	Chp 19: contd.	Ex 32 Anatomy of blood vessels On campus lab, 10/07
	10/10-10/13- Lecture Exam 2 (Chp 18, 19)
8 (10/13)	Chp 20 Lymphatic System Chp 21 Adaptive & Innate Immunity	Ex 33A Blood pressure, Pulse; Ex 33B Cardiovascular dynamics (Computer simulation) On campus lab, 10/14

9 (10/20)	Chp 22 Respiratory System	Ex 36 Respiratory System, Ex 37A Spirometry, 37B Respiratory Physiology (Computer simulation) On Campus Lab, 10/21
	10/24-10/27- Lab exam 2 ( will cover weeks 6-9)
10 (10/27)	Chp 22 contd. Chp 25 Urinary System	On campus lab, 10/28

11 (11/03)	Chp 25 contd.,	Ex 40 Urinary System, Ex 41A Urinalysis On campus lab, 11/04
	11/07-11/10 Lecture Exam 3 (Chp 20, 21, 22) Last Day to drop to get a "W": Nov 7th On-site registration for Spring 08 begins Nov 10th
12 (11/10)	Chp 26 Fluid, Electrolyte, and acid-base balance. Chp 26 contd. Chp 27 Reproductive System	Ex. 41B Renal Physiology, Ex 47 Acid-Base balance On campus lab, 11/11
	Online and phone registration for Spring 07 begins Nov 10th
13 (11/17)	Chp 27 contd.	Ex. 42 Reproductive System On campus lab, 11/18
	11/21-11/24: Lab exam 3 ( will cover weeks 11-13)
14 (11/24)	Chp 28 Pregnancy & Development (Selected readings) On campus Lab: 11/25 Thanksgiving Weekend: 27-30. Classes will be suspended after 4.30pm on 21st
	11/28-12/01: Lecture Exam 4 (Chp 25, 26, 28)
15 (12/01)	Chp 29 Heredity (Selected readings) Final Exam Review		on Campus Lab : 12/06 a Q-A session Projects due this lab session

16 (12/08)	Final Exam week from Dec 10th-13th. (Wed-Sat) WINTER HOLIDAYS: Dec 22nd-Jan 4th (Offices closed)

* Laboratory exercises will also include dissection of the relevant systems in cat and these will be setup as demonstrations.

Lone Star College -- Cy-Fair Campus and System Policies

Academic Integrity

Lone Star College - Cy-Fair is committed to a high standard of academic integrity in the academic community. In becoming a part of the academic community, students are responsible for honesty and independent effort. Failure to uphold these standards includes, but is not limited to, the following: plagiarizing written work or projects, cheating on exams or assignments, collusion on an exam or project, and misrepresentation of credentials or prerequisites when registering for a course. Cheating includes looking at or copying from another student's exam, orally communicating or receiving answers during an exam, having another person take an exam or complete a project or assignment, using unauthorized notes, texts, or other materials for an exam, and obtaining or distributing an unauthorized copy of an exam or any part of an exam. Plagiarism means passing off as his/her own the ideas or writings of another (that is, without giving proper credit by documenting sources). Plagiarism includes submitting a paper, report or project that someone else has prepared, in whole or in part. Collusion is inappropriately collaborating on assignments designed to be completed independently. These definitions are not exhaustive. When there is clear evidence of cheating, plagiarism, collusion or misrepresentation, disciplinary action may include but is not limited to: requiring you to retake or resubmit an exam or assignment, assigning a grade of zero or "F" for an exam or assignment; or assigning a grade of "F" for the course. Additional sanctions including being withdrawn from the course, program or expelled from school may be imposed on a students who violate the standards of academic integrity.

Student Behavior Expectations

Students are expected to conduct themselves appropriately while on College property. Students may receive disciplinary action up to and including suspension, if they violate System or College rules, disrupt classes or interfere with the opportunity of others to obtain an education. Students who pose a threat to the safety of others will be subject to immediate withdrawal from the classroom and/or campus environment as well as subsequent criminal charges, as appropriate.

Americans with Disabilities Act Statement

Lone Star College - Cy-Fair is dedicated to providing the least restrictive environment for all students. We promote equity in academic access through the implementation of reasonable accommodations as required by the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title V, Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) which will enable students with disabilities to participate in and benefit from all post-secondary educational activities.

If you require reasonable accommodations because of a physical, mental, or learning disability, please contact the Counseling Office to obtain the necessary information to request accommodations. Upon completion of this process, please notify your instructor as soon as possible and preferably before the end of the first two weeks of class to arrange for reasonable accommodations.

Computer Virus Protection

Computer viruses are, unfortunately, a fact of life. Using removable devices on more than one computer creates the possibility of infecting computers and diskettes with a computer virus. This exposes the computers of the college, your personal computer, and any others you may be using to potentially damaging viruses. The college has aggressive anti-virus procedures in place to protect its computers, but cannot guarantee that a virus might not temporarily infect one of its machines. It is your responsibility to protect all computers under your control and use and ensure that each diskette you use, whenever or wherever you use it, has been scanned with anti-virus software. Since new viruses arise continually, your anti-virus software must be kept current. And, since no anti-virus software will find every virus, keeping backup copies is extremely important.

Equal Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of the Lone Star College System to provide equal employment, admission and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, gender, age, veteran's status, sexual orientation, or disability.

Lone Star Colleges strive to provide an excellent learning environment free from harassment or intimidation directed at any person’s race, color, creed, national origin, gender, age, veteran's status, sexual orientation, or disability. Any form of harassment will not be tolerated.

Guaranteed Graduate Policy

Lone Star College System guarantees that graduates of its Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or Associate of Applied Science and all Certificate programs, providing under certain circumstances, additional education and training tuition free to students lacking appropriate mastery of specified competencies. For additional information, refer to the LSCS catalog.

Internet and E-mail

The System provides computing and network resources to students. You are encouraged to use the computers, software packages, and electronic mail (e-mail) for educational or System-related activities and to facilitate the efficient exchange of useful information. However, the equipment, software, and network capacities provided through the district computer services are and remain the property of the System. Use of the equipment and networks is to comport with the policies and procedures of the System and access may be denied to any student who fails to comply with the System’s policies and procedures regarding its use.

Access to the System’s e-mail and similar electronic communications systems are a privilege and certain responsibilities accompany that privilege. All users are expected to demonstrate the same level of ethical and professional manner, as is required in face-to-face or written communications. Anonymous or forged messages will be treated as a violation of this policy.

Software Piracy

Law strictly prohibits unauthorized copying of software purchased by Lone Star College - Cy-Fair for use in laboratories. Lone Star College - Cy-Fair administration will take appropriate disciplinary action against anyone violating copyright laws.

Evaluation of Instruction

Lone Star College - Cy-Fair is committed to student success. As part of its’ institutional effectiveness efforts, our instructors are assessed in several ways. Students are asked to provide input for each course they take each semester using the Student Feedback Questionnaire, which can be accessed online for each course. The college deans review these evaluations each semester. The deans, and/or department chairs may visit each instructor’s class at some time during the semester to observe the instructional environment being provided, and complete an assessment of the instructor.

Final Examinations

A final evaluation activity will occur during the published final evaluation period. The appropriate associate dean must approve any variation to this schedule.

Withdrawal Policy

Withdrawal from the course after the official day of record and prior to “W” Day, (see current catalog for this date) will result in a final grade of “W” on your transcript. Instructor approval is necessary if you want to withdraw after official day. No credit will be awarded for a course earning a “W”. If you stop attending class, you must withdraw at the registration office prior to “W” day. If you stop attending class and do not officially withdraw, you will receive an “F” for the course.