INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

1. Instructor: Dr. Philip Pepe
   
2. Office: DB-212
   
3. Telephone: 602-285-7106 or 602-460-0179. The answering machine will take your message if I am not in the office.
   
4. Office hours: TR 11 am to Noon
   If you can't meet during my office hours because of a schedule conflict, another mutually convenient time can be arranged. If you need help, please let me know!
   
5. E-mail: phil.pepe@pcmail.maricopa.edu

CLASSROOMS & TIMES

Sections 0337 and 0341 Lecture TR 10:00-11:15 am L021 and Laboratory R 1:00-3:50 pm DB106

MATERIALS
Required Textbooks: [available at PC Bookstore]

1. Marine Biology 3rd Edition by Peter Castro & Michael Huber.
2. Marine Biology Coloring Book 2nd Edition by Thomas Niesen. Other Required Materials: [available at PC Bookstore]

Other Required Materials: [available at PC Bookstore]

1. Two IBM Formatted 1.4 MB Floppy Discs
   
2. Loose-leaf notebook with lined paper
   
3. Six [5] Large Brown Scantron Forms #20052
4. Ten [10] Small Brown Scantron Answer Sheets #2020
5. Classpack: [will be distributed online or in class]

CLASS POLICIES

1. Students must be registered for both a lecture and lab concurrently. Anyone who is not registered cannot attend.
2. Absences and Tardiness:

   a) Attendance is required and will be recorded in both lecture and laboratory.

   b) Unexcused absences, including social and family events, in excess of 2 for lecture or 1 for laboratory will result in your withdrawal from the course.

   c) Excused absences are defined as the following: illness/accident (student), illness/accident/death (family member), jury/military duty, athletes participating in College sponsored athletic events. Verification of the reason for the absence is required on or before the day you will return to class/lab.

   d) Call me or email me prior to the absence or as soon as possible after the absence.

   e) Arriving late without a valid excuse is unacceptable since important instructions and safety directions are typically given at the beginning of each session. Incidents of unexcused tardiness accumulate as unexcused absences.

   f) If you anticipate a change in attendance due to personal or work changes you must meet with me as soon as possible.

3. Student Initiated Withdrawals:

   a) If you wish to be withdrawn from class, for whatever reason, you must start withdrawal proceedings by notifying your instructor, do not just stop attending class and expect your instructor to withdraw you from class.

   b) Some important dates: Friday, March 9: Last day for withdrawal without instructor approval Friday, May 4: Last day for withdrawal with instructor approval.

4. Student Services:

   a) If you are aware of any physical or non-physical disability that may affect your performance in class, please inform your instructor during the first week of class. Phoenix College's Disability Support Services can provide for some of the special needs of disabled students (See the Phoenix College Student Handbook pages A-13/A-14.). Disability Support Services include interpreting for the deaf, note taking, reading, testing accommodations, and accommodations for the learning disabled with documentation. Special Services is located in the Learning Center Building Phone: 602-285-7477.

   b) Phoenix College's Learning Center provides free tutoring, educational materials, computer-assisted instruction, and student development workshops. The Learning Center is located in the Learning Center Building.

5. Academic Dishonesty:

   a) Academic dishonesty includes cheating and plagiarism.

   b) A First offense will be given a score of 0 for the exam or assignment. A Second offense will result in failure of the course. All incidents will be reported to the Biology Department Chairperson and to the Dean of Instruction. (See the Phoenix College Student Handbook pages C-7/C-8.)

   c. For your protection, please avoid even the appearance of academic dishonesty.

6. Disruptive Behavior:

   a) Disruptive behavior in class will not be tolerated and will be dealt with in accordance with college policy. (See the Phoenix College Student Handbook pages C-23/C-28.).

   b) Disruptive behavior includes harassment of other students or instructor and inappropriate or unsafe activities with respect to other students, instructors, equipment or supplies.

GRADING:

1. There are 1,000 total points available for the course:

   Assignment	Number	Points	Total
   Unit Exams	5	100	500
   Topic Analysis Essays	10	20	200
   Lab Exercises	15	10	150
   Lab Quizzes	10	15	150
   TOTAL			1,000

2. Lecture Grading Information:

   a) The lecture portion of the class is worth 700 points or 70% of the grade. b) Five unit exams will be given worth a total of 500 points. Each Lecture exam consists of 50 multiple choice questions worth 2 points @ (see the lecture & lab schedule for exam dates). Be sure to bring a large brown scantron form and a number 2 pencil on exam days. There will be no make-ups on exams.

   b) The comprehensive final exam is offered as an optional exam. It may be taken to replace your lowest exam grade or as a substitute for a missed unit exam. It will be given on the regularly scheduled final exam day.

   c) Ten topic analysis essays will be given worth a total of 200 points. Each essay will consist of an analysis of an assigned topic written in essay format. Each essay will be worth 20 points and will be due at the end of the lecture period when its assigned (see the lecture & lab schedule for the due dates). You will receive further instructions and training on topic analysis in class.

3. Lab Grading Information:

   a) The lab portion of the class is worth 300 points or 30% of the grade.

   b) Fifteen lab exercises will be given worth a total of 150 points, Successful completion of each lab exercise will be worth 10 points @. There will be no make-ups on lab exercises.

   c) Ten lab quizzes will be given worth a total of 150 points. Each quiz will consist of 10 questions worth one and one half points @ and will be given at the beginning of the lab period (see the lecture & lab schedule for quiz dates). Be sure to bring a small brown scantron form and a number 2 pencil on quiz days. If you miss a lab quiz, you will be given the opportunity to make up the missed quiz at the end of the following week's lab period.

4. Final Grades:
   The grade for the semester is determined by adding together all individual scores and calculating one final percent score:

   A = 900+ points (90%+)

   B = 800-899 points (80 through 89%)

   C = 700-799 points (70 through 79%)

   D = 600-699 points (60 through 69%)

   F = 599 points or lower (Less than 60%)