1. DR. MAGRANN First Day of Class General Bio for Non-Science Majors Bio 20

2. Petitioners Due to Lab Safety regulations, I can take only 36 students (4 petitioners). Those who get an add code need to enroll online no later than next Saturday at 11pm, AND PAY THE FEE or the add code will expire.

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4. BIO 20 GENERAL BIO (non-science majors) Instructor: Dr. Tracey Magrann E-mail: tmagrann@Saddleback.edutmagrann@Saddleback.edu Website: drmagrann.com Download and print all course materials from this website!

5. Class Hours, Day, Room Lecture (Magrann): Tues 7:30 am-10:20 AMSM 104  Weds Lab (Gerrard)7:30 am-10:20 AMSM 246  Thurs Lab (Magrann) 7:30 am-10:20 AM Lecture (Magrann): Tues + Thur 10:30 am-noon SM 313  Tues Lab (Teh )12:30 am-3:20 PMSM 246  Thurs Lab (Pires) 12:30 am-3:20 PM

6. Textbooks and Other Supplies Textbook: ISBN-10: 0321696816 Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections (7 th or current Ed.) by Campbell, Reece, Taylor, Simon, and Dickey Available in the bookstore for sale or RENT! They also offer a condensed textbook for cheaper. Introduction to Biology Laboratory Manual (only available at the Saddleback bookstore) 3 Scantrons #882E (100 questions) 7 Quiz Strips (for lecture) #815-E (15 questions) 10 Quiz Strips (for my lab) #815-E (15 questions) Simple calculator that is separate from your cell phone. MAKE SURE YOU DON’T FOLD OR WRINKLE THE SCANTRONS PUT YOUR NAME IN YOUR BOOK

7. Lecture Books: Pick ONE Full version Condensed version (cheaper, only available at Saddleback bookstore)

8. Lab Book Only available at Saddleback bookstore

9. Scantrons

10. Grading Policy Grades in Bio 20 are based on lecture and lab combined scores. A = 90-100% B = 80-89% C = 70-79% D = 60-69% F<60%. NOTE: IF YOU GET AN F IN LAB, YOU WILL FAIL THE ENTIRE COURSE

11. Lecture Exams and Quizzes Lecture: All lecture exams are multiple choice. There is one exam after the first month worth 100 points, with 50 questions (two points each). There is another exam after the second month worth 100 points, with 50 questions (two points each). For the rest of the semester, there is a lot of new terminology as we talk about each type of organism, so you will just have one quiz a week (given during lab time) for 15 points each from the previous week’s material. There is no final exam; just the last 15 point quiz. Two lecture exams: 100 points x 2 = 200 points Seven quizzes: 15 points x 7 = 100 points Homework from textbook: 5 pts x 10 = 50 points Total possible points in lecture: 350 points (plus five points for extra credit)

12. Lecture Make-up Exams It is essential that you be present for scheduled exams. Makeup exams will be administered for severe and compelling reasons only, and only when notice is given directly to the Instructor well in advance of the exam or when accompanied by a physician’s note.

13. Lab Points (My lab only) Lab: There are 14 labs. Each one has a lab report to fill out from your lab manual. Each of these reports is worth 10 points. If you did not attend a lab you can still turn in a report for up to 5 points. There are also weekly 10-point quizzes on the lab material from the preceding week, one point for each question, all multiple choice. You may drop your two lowest lab quiz scores. If you miss a lab quiz, you may not make it up, but it will count as one of your dropped quizzes. There will also be a cumulative lab exam worth 50 points, covering the basic concepts in the labs. Lab quizzes: 10 points x 12 =120 points 14 lab reports: 10 points x 14 = 140 points Lab Final exam:50 points Total possible points in MY lab: 310 points Other lab instructor’s points will vary.

15. Homework There will be weekly homework assignments from the text book. Read the assigned chapter and answer the 10 questions I give you. Turn them in as a hard copy (not emailed) on the due date. Each question is worth ½ point (5 points total). There are 12 homework assignments during the semester and the lowest 2 scores are dropped. One point will be deducted for each class period they are late.

16. TECHNOLOGY Students are expected to be competent in using current technology appropriate for this discipline. Such technology may include word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software. Use of the internet and e-mail is also be required. You might want to bring your laptop to class. There are many electrical outlets in lab but few in lecture but you can bring a long extension cord and a multi-plug outlet if needed.

17. Cell Phones Please turn your cell phone to vibrate during class time. Please turn your cell phone OFF during exams. You are NOT ALLOWED TO ANSWER A CELL PHONE DURING AN EXAM OR QUIZ. Please arrange in advance for another person to be an emergency contact for your children during your exam times. You also must have all cell phones put away (out of your sight and out of reach) during all quizzes and exams.

18. Disabilities If you have specific disabilities and require accommodations, please let me know in the first week of the semester so that your learning needs may be appropriately met. You will need to provide documentation of your disability to the Special Services Office in the Student Services Center, Room 113. All discussions will remain confidential.

19. New Rule! All Community Colleges must abide by a new State rule: No one can take the same class more that three times in one school District (our District is Saddleback and IVC). If you have taken this class twice in either of those two schools, this is the last semester you can take it again. If you drop or flunk again, you would need to go to another school district.

20. New Rule: Three Strikes A withdrawal is now counted the same as a D or F. If you get an F, that is one strike. If you get a W, that is one strike If a person gets a D, that is one strike. If you get three strikes in the same course (even with different instructors), you cannot take the class again in the same school district. If you had extenuating circumstances, you may petition to have a strike removed.

21. Math, Science, and Engineering Division Policy on Academic Integrity See syllabus for details. Cheating will result in a zero score for that test/report

22. Grades Posted by Random ID Number It is against campus policy to post grades by student names or ID number. Therefore, you will be assigned a random number to use this semester so you can see your grades each month.

23. Class Announcements by Email Once you are enrolled, send me an email from your preferred email address so I can send you notices about when grades are posted, announcements, or when I make changes to the website. Then I will have your email address that you wish for me to use. I will send the class emails as a blind carbon copy so no one sees your email address.

24. A little about myself…. Microbiology major, CSULB Graduated from Samuel Merritt College of Medicine, 1986. Spent my 4 th year at USC Medical Center Surgical Residency in several OC Hospitals Private practice in Orange County as physician and surgeon for 20 years. Came down with leukemia, had to close my doors. Recovered, decided to go into teaching.

25. A little about myself…. Updated my microbiology classes at CSULB. Earned a Community College Teaching Certificate at CSUDH, completed my internship in Anatomy at Fullerton College. I then graduated from Loma Linda University with a PhD in Biology. I have mainly been teaching Anatomy, Microbiology, and Physiology for the past 8 years at 12 schools in all nearby Counties.

26. Letters of Recommendation Look ahead at the letters of recommendation you will be needing! They ask me about how prompt you are, your written communication skills, and some ask for your class rank.

28. Sample Letter of Recommendation

31. FOR PTCAS: How would you rate the applicant for each of the following characteristics? Commitment to Learning: The ability to self-assess, self-correct and self direct; identify needs and sources of learning; continually seek new knowledge and understanding. Interpersonal Skills: The ability to interact effectively with patients, families, colleagues, other healthcare professionals and the community; deal effectively with cultural or ethnic diversity issues. Communication Skills: The ability to communicate effectively (speaking, body language, reading writing, listening) for varied audiences and purposes. Effective Use of Time: The ability to obtain the maximum benefit from a minimum investment of time and resources. Use of Constructive Feedback: The ability to identify sources of and seek out feedback; to effectively use and provide feedback for improving personal interaction.

32. FOR PTCAS: How would you rate the applicant for each of the following characteristics? Ethical and Professional Behavior: The ability to exhibit appropriate ethical and professional conduct and to represent the profession effectively. Responsibility: The ability to fulfill commitments, be accountable for actions and outcomes, and to persevere to achieve goals. Critical Thinking: The ability to question logically; identify, generate and evaluate elements of logical argument; recognize and differentiate facts, illusions, assumptions; distinguish the relevant from the irrelevant. Stress Management: The ability to identify sources of stress, develop effective coping behaviors, and adapt well to change. Problem Solving: The ability to recognize and define problems, use imagination and creativity to solve problems, analyze data, develop and implement solutions, and evaluate outcomes. Leadership: The ability to take initiative and motivate or guide others; generates ideas and plans or shares a vision for the future.

33. Physical Therapy Letter of Recommendation Characteristics * How would you rate the applicant for each of the following characteristics? Please select the rating that best describes the applicant in the category. (5) Excellent (4) Good (3) Average (2) Below Average (1) Poor (N/O) Not Observed. Select 'Not Observed' (N/O) if you have not had an opportunity to evaluate the characteristic or have no basis for assessment. Commitment to Learning: The ability to self-assess, self-correct and self direct; identify needs and sources of learning; continually seek new knowledge and understanding. Interpersonal Skills: The ability to interact effectively with patients, families, colleagues, other healthcare professionals and the community; deal effectively with cultural or ethnic diversity issues Communication Skills: The ability to communicate effectively (speaking, body language, reading writing, listening) for varied audiences and purposes. Effective Use of Time: The ability to obtain the maximum benefit from a minimum investment of time and resources. Use of Constructive Feedback: The ability to identify sources of and seek out feedback; to effectively use and provide feedback for improving personal interaction Ethical and Professional Behavior: The ability to exhibit appropriate ethical and professional conduct and to represent the profession effectively

34. Physical Therapy Letter of Recommendation Characteristics Responsibility: The ability to fulfill commitments, be accountable for actions and outcomes, and to persevere to achieve goals Critical Thinking: The ability to question logically; identify, generate and evaluate elements of logical argument; recognize and differentiate facts, illusions, assumptions; distinguish the relevant from the irrelevant Stress Management: The ability to identify sources of stress, develop effective coping behaviors, and adapt well to change Problem Solving: The ability to recognize and define problems, use imagination and creativity to solve problems, analyze data, develop and implement solutions, and evaluate outcomes Leadership: The ability to take initiative and motivate or guide others; generates ideas and plans or shares a vision for the future

35. CASPA Recommend Form

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37. OptomCas (Optometry School) How would you rate the applicant for each of the following characteristics? Please select the rating that best describes the applicant in each category. Leadership - The ability to take initiative and motivate or guide others; generates ideas and plans or shares a vision for the future. Intellectual Ability to Undertake a Rigorous Academic Program - The ability to synthesize new information and locate necessary learning resources; is intellectually curious. Interpersonal Skills - The ability to interact effectively with patients, families, colleagues, other healthcare professionals and the community; deal effectively with cultural or ethnic diversity issues. Oral Communication Skills - The ability to communicate and effectively express thought verbally for varied audiences and purposes. Written Communication Skills - The ability to communicate and effectively express thought in writing for varied audiences and purposes. Team Skills/Collaboration - The ability to work effectively with others and develop positive relationships. Organizational Skills - The ability to prioritize workload, meet deadlines and manage tasks with a high level of responsibility and dependability. Time Management - The ability to obtain the maximum benefit from a minimum investment of time and resources. Stress Management - The ability to identify sources of stress, develop effective coping behaviors, and adapt well to change. Receptiveness to Feedback - The ability to identify sources of and seek out feedback; to effectively use and provide feedback for improving personal interaction. Self-Awareness - The ability to self-assess, self-correct and self-direct Integrity - The ability to exhibit appropriate ethical and professional conduct and to represent the profession effectively. Knowledge Of Profession - The ability to explain Why Optometry and effectively communicate why this is his/her desired profession. Promise of Achievement as a Primary Healthcare Provider - The ability to be committed to excellence in patient care; be a steward for the profession of optometry with utmost integrity and honor;remain knowledgeable of advancements in vision science

38. Clinical Care Extender Program This is one of the many places where you can get volunteer experience working with patients. Many schools require 1000 hours of patient contact before you are considered for admission to the program. See my website for more volunteer opportunities.