Biology, B.A. M.S., J.D., 2023

QUNIVERSITYATAL BANY

State Univers

Office of the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
December 20, 2022

Shadi Shahedipour-Sandvik, Ph.D.

Senior Vice Chancellor for Research, Innovation and Economic Development
And Interim Provost

State University of New York

System Administration

State University Plaza

Albany, NY 12246

Dear Dr. Shahedipour-Sandvik,

On behalf of the faculty at the University at Albany and our College of Arts and Sciences, | am pleased to submit
our proposal for an update to our Biology B.A. and the proposal for distance education approval for the same
degree.

This proposal has been considered and approved through our campus governance system. Should there be a
need for additional information or clarification to facilitate processing, please contact Kaitlyn Beachner at
kbeachner@albany.edu.

Thank you for your consideration and assistance.

Sincerely,

(al Pea

Carol H. Kim
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

Attachment

& Dean Jeanette Altarriba, College of Arts and Sciences
Vice Provost & Dean JoAnne Malatesta, Undergraduate Education

University Hall, Suite 308
1400 Washington Avenue, Allsany, NY 12222
PH: 518-956-8030 FX: 518-956-8043
wwwalbany.edu.
Program Revision Proposal:

Changes to an Existing Program

Form 3A
Version 2016-10-13

SUNY approval and SED registration are required for many changes to registered programs. To request a change to a
registered program leading to an undergraduate degree, a graduate degree, or a certificate that does not involve the creation
of a new program,! a Chief Executive or Chief Academic Officer must submit a signed cover letter and this completed
form to the SUNY Provost at program.review@ suny.edu.

Section 1. General Information

a) Institution’s 6-digit SED Code: | 210500
Institutional areas ——
I anaes Institution’s Name: | University at Albany
Address: | 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12222
b) List each campus where the entire program will be offered (with each institutional or branch
Program campus 6-digit SED Code): 210500
Locations List the name and address of off-campus locations (i.e., extension sites or extension centers) where
courses will offered, or check here [ X ] if not applicable:
(9) Program Title: | Biology
Registered
ev rrogram Code , 1,
Program to be SED Program Code | 02947, 89188, 28819
Changed Award(s) (e.g., A.A., B.S.):|B.A.
Number of Required Credits: Minimum [ 120 ] If tracks or options, largest minimum [  ]
HEGIS Code: | 0401
CIP 2010 Code: | 26.0101
Effective Date of Change: | Fall 2023
Effective Date of Completion? | Spring 2027
d) Name and title: Kaitlyn Beachner, Staff Associate for Undergraduate A cademic Programs
Campus Contact | Telephone and email: 518 — 442 — 3941; kbeachner@ albany.edu
e) Signature affirms that the proposal has met all applicable campus administrative and shared
Chief Executive or | governance procedures for consultation, and the institution’s commitment to support the proposed
Chief Academic _| Program. E-signatures are acceptable.
Officer Approval |Name and title: Carol Kind, PY Pr)Senior Vice President for Academic A ffairs & Provost
Signature and date: Dy.) 12-20-2022

If the program will be registered jointly? with one or more other institutions, provide the
following information for each institution:

Partner institution’s name and 6-digit SED Code:

Name, title, and signature of partner institution’s CEO (or append a signed letter indicating
approval of this proposal):

[Section 2. Program Information

1 To propose changes that would create a new program, Form 3B, Creating a New Program from Existing Program(s), is required.

? Tf the current program(s) must remain registered until enrolled students have graduated, the anticipated effective date by which continuing students
will have completed the current version of the program(s).

3 If the partner institution is non-degree-granting, see SED’s CEO Memo 94-04.

[ Section 2.1. Changes in Program Content

a)

[ ] No changes in program content. Proceed to Section 2.2.
Check all that apply. Describe each proposed change and why it is proposed.

[X] Cumulative change from SED’s last approval of the registered program of one-third or more of the minimum credits
required for the award (e.g., 20 credits for associate degree programs, 40 credits for bachelor’s degree programs)

[ ] Changes in a program’s focus or design

[ ] Adding or eliminating one or more options, concentrations or tracks

[ ] Eliminating a requirement for program completion (such as an intemship, clinical placement, cooperative education,
or other work or field-based experience). Adding such requirements must remain in compliance with SUNY credit
cap limits.

[ ] Altering the liberal arts and science content in a way that changes the degree classification of an undergraduate
program, as defined in Section 3.47(c)(1-4) of Regents Rules

Description:

The changes in the program content have been implemented to meet the requirements outlined by SUNY ’s Biology
Transfer Pathway. The changes ensure completion of the introductory courses and incorporation of cognate courses
and selection of a program track.

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b) Provide a side-by-side comparison of all the courses in the existing and proposed revised program that clearly
indicates all new or significantly revised courses, and other changes.

1990 Biology B.A. Requirements:

36 credits to include:

2022 Proposed Changes to Biology B.A. Requirements:
jinimum of 57 credits, 24 of which must be at the 300+

BIO 110F or 110N — General Biology | (4)

ABIO 130 - General Biology: Molecular and Cell Biology and
Genetics (3)

BIO 111N — General Biology II (4)

ABIO 131 — General Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and
Physiology (3)

ABIO 201 — Introduction to Biological Investigations | (Lab
Course) (1)

ABIO 202Z — Introduction to Biological Investigations II (Lab
Course) (1)

BIO 210 — General Biology Ill (4)

Removed requirement

BIO 211 — General Biology IV (4)

Removed requirement

ABIO 212Y — Introductory Genetics (4)

CHM 120N — General Chemistry | (3)

ACHM 115 — General Chemistry | w/ lab (4)

paewe TCHM 130 — Advanced General Chemistry | (3) and
ACHM 124 — General Chemistry Laboratory | (1)
CHM 121N — General Chemistry II (3) — ACHM 116 — General Chemistry II (4)
nie: TCHM 131 — Advanced General Chemistry II (3) and

ACHM 125 — General Chemistry Laboratory II (1)

CHM 122A & B —- General Chemistry Laboratory (1,1)

Removed requirement

Select | AMAT 112 — Calculus | (4)
one: AMAT 113 — Calculus Il (4)
AMAT 108 — Introductory Statistics (3)
ACHM 220/222 — Organic Chemistry w/ lab (4)
sue APHY 105/106 — General Physics w/ lab (4)
olie! ABIO 213 — Microbiology in Health and Disease (4)
ABIO 301 — Molecular Cell Biology (3)
ABIO 330 — Principles in Ecology and Evolution (3)
Select | APSY 101 — Introduction to Psychology (3)
One: ASOC 155 — Introduction to Sociology (3)

12 additional credits of biology major electives including
3 courses which are partially or exclusively laboratory
courses, selected from the list below:

24 additional credits of biology major electives including
two courses which are partially or exclusively laboratory
courses:

BIO 208N — Marine Biology (3)

Removed option

BIO 216K or 216P — Bioethics (3)

Removed option

Removed option

Removed option

Removed option

TBIO 260 — Honors Neural Basis of Behavior (3)

ABIO 296 — Biological Sciences with Laboratory (2-4)

ABIO 298 — Contemporary Issues in Biological Sciences, with
Laboratory (1-3)

BIO 301A and 301B — Cell Biology | and II (3,3)

Removed option

BIO 302A and 302B — Cell Biology Laboratory (2,2)

ABIO 302Z — Cell Biology Laboratory (2)

BIO 303 — Developmental Biology (3)

ABIO 303 — Developmental Biology (3)

BIO 304 — Fundamentals of Biological Design and Architecture (3)

Removed option

ABIO 305 — Developmental Biology Laboratory (2)

BIO 308 — Parasitic Diseases and Human Welfare (3)

Removed option

ABIO 309 - Genetics Laboratory (2)

BIO 310 — Plant Taxonomy (3)

Removed option

BIO 312 — Molecular Biology (3)

Removed option

BIO 313 — Laboratory in Molecular Biology (2)

Removed option

BIO 314 — General Bacteriology (3)

Removed option

ABIO 314 — Microbiology (3)

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BIO 315 — General Bacteriology Laboratory (2)

Removed option

ABIO 315 — Microbiology Laboratory (3)

BIO 316 — Biogeography (3)

Removed option

BIO 317 — Comparative Animal Physiology (3)

Removed option

ABIO 318 — Human Population Genetics (3)

BIO 319Z — Field Biology (3)

Removed option

BIO 320 — Ecology (3)

ABIO 401 — Ecology (3)

BIO 321 —The Insects (2)

Removed option

BIO 322 — Plant Morphology (4)

Removed option

BIO 323 — Plant Physiology (3)

Removed option

BIO 324 — Invertebrate Zoology (4)

Removed option

BIO 325 — Comparative Anatomy of Chordates (4)

Removed option

ABIO 326 — Environmental Microbiology Laboratory (2)

ABIO 327 — Experimental Ecology (3)

ABIO 328 — Invertebrate Ecology Laboratory (2)

ABIO 329 — Genetics of Human Disease (3)

ABIO 330 — Principles of Ecology and Evolution (3)

Removed option

BIO 335 — Immunology (3)

ABIO 335 — Immunology (3)

BIO 336 — Laboratory in Immunology (2)

ABIO 336 — Laboratory in Immunology (2)

BIO 340 — Aquatic Ecology (3)

Removed option

BIO 341 — Neurobiology (3)

ABIO 341 — Neurobiology (3)

BIO 342 — Neurobiology Laboratory (2)

Removed option

ABIO 342 — Neurophysiology Laboratory (2)

ABIO 343 — Evolutionary Biology and Human Health (3)

ABIO 344 — Mammalian Anatomy Laboratory (2)

BIO 345 — Marine Mammals (3)

Removed option

BIO 358 — Ichthyology (3)

Removed option

BIO 365 — Biological Chemistry | (3)

ABIO 365 — Biological Chemistry | (3)

BIO 366 — Biological Chemistry II (3)

ABIO 366 — Biological Chemistry II (3)

ABIO 367 — Biochemistry Laboratory (2)

ABIO 375 — Principles of Human Disease (3)

BIO 389Z — Writing in Biology (1)

ABIO 389Z — Writing in Biology (1)

ABIO 395 — Undergraduate Teaching Experience in Biological
Sciences (1-2)

ABIO 397 — Topics in Biology (1-3)

ABIO 398 — Topics in Biology, with Laboratory (1-3)

BIO 402 — Evolution (3)

ABIO 402 — Evolution (3)

BIO 405 — Laboratory in Quantitative Ecology (4)

Removed option

BIO 406 — Animal Histology (3)

Removed option

Removed option

BIO 407 — Parasitology (4)

Removed option

BIO 408 — Parasitology Update (2)

Removed option

BIO 410 — Systemic Physiology (3)

Removed option

ABIO 410 — Human Physiology (3)

BIO 411Z — Systemic Physiology Laboratory (2)

Removed option

ABIO 411Z — Human Physiology Laboratory (2)

BIO 412 — Biological Movement (3)

Removed option

ABIO 413 — Biology of Stem Cells (3)

BIO 414 — Aquatic Microbiology (2)

Removed option

BIO 415Z — Vertebrate Biology (4)

Removed option

BIO 419 — Human Population Genetics (3)

Removed option

ABIO 425 — Molecular Biology (3)

ABIO 426 — Laboratory in Molecular Biology (2)

ABIO 429 — Molecular Virology (3)

BIO 430 — Aspects of Photobiology (3)

Removed option

BIO 431 — Animal Behavior Laboratory (2)

Removed option

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BIO 432 — Animal Behavior (3)

Removed option

ABIO 435 — Methods in Biotechnology (2)

BIO 438 — Comparative Endocrinology (3)

Removed option

BIO 440 — Computers in Biological Research (3)

Removed option

ABIO 441 — Molecular Neurobiology (3)

ABIO 447 — Cellular Aspects of Neurophysiology (3)

BIO 450 — Biodiversity (3)

Removed option

BIO 452 — Plant Anatomy (3)

Removed option

Removed option

ABIO 454 — Introduction to the Biomanufacturing of
Pharmaceuticals (3)

BIO 460 — Neural Basis of Behavior (3)

ABIO 460 — Neural Basis of Behavior (3)

BIO 468 — Behavioral Ecology (3)

Removed option

ABIO 475 — Forensic Biology | (3)

ABIO 477 — Forensic Science (3)

ABIO 478 — Instrumental and Biochemical Analysis (2)

ABIO 480 — Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology (3)

ABIO 490 — Topics in Neuroscience (3)

ABIO 496 — Internship in Biological Sciences (1-3)

ABIO 499/Z — Supervised Research for Seniors (2-4)

BIO 399 and 399Z — Supervised Research for J uniors (1-3)
and

BIO 499 and 499Z — Supervised Research for Seniors (1-4)
may contribute up to a total of 4 credits of non-laboratory
major elective credit.

Major electives must be selected so that a total of 12 credits
at the 300 level or above is included in the major.

ABIO 399/399Z and 499/499Z may contribute up to a total of 4
credits of non-laboratory major elective credit.

©) For each new or significantly revised course, provide a syllabus at the end of this form, and, on the SUNY Faculty Table
provide the name, qualifications, and relevant experience of the faculty teaching each new or significantly revised course.
NOTE: Syllabi for all courses should be available upon request. Each syllabus should show that all work for credit is
college level and of the appropriate rigor. Syllabi generally include a course description, prerequisites and corequisites,
the number of lecture and/or other contact hours per week, credits allocated (consistent with SUNY policy on
credit/contact hours), general course requirements, and expected student learning outcomes.

ABIO 201 — Introduction to Biological Investigations I (1)
ABIO 202Z — Introduction to Biological Investigations II
(1)

ABIO 212Y — Introductory Genetics (4)

TCHM 130 — Honors Adv. General Chemistry I (3)
TCHM 131 — Honors Adv. General Chemistry II (3)
ABIO 218 — Introduction to Plant Biology (3)

TBIO 260 — Honors Neural Basis of Behavior (3)

ABIO 296 — Biological Sciences with Laboratory (2-4)
ABIO 298 — Contemporary Issues in Biological Sciences,
with Laboratory (1-3)

ABIO 309 — Genetics Laboratory (2)

ABIO 314 — Microbiology (3)

ABIO 315 — Microbiology Laboratory (3)

ABIO 318 — Human Population Genetics (3)

ABIO 326 — Environmental Microbiology Laboratory (2)
ABIO 327 — Experimental Ecology (3)

ABIO 328 — Invertebrate Ecology Laboratory (2)

ABIO 329 — Genetics of Human Disease (3)

ABIO 330 — Principles of Ecology and Evolution (3)

ABIO 342 — Neurophysiology Laboratory (2)

ABIO 343 — Evolutionary Biology and Human Health (3)
ABIO 344 - Mammalian Anatomy Laboratory (2)

ABIO 367 — Biochemistry Laboratory (2)

ABIO 375 — Principles of Human Disease (3)

ABIO 395 — Undergraduate Teaching Experience in
Biological Sciences (1-2)

ABIO 397 — Topics in Biology (1-3)

ABIO 398 — Topics in Biology, with Laboratory (1-3)
ABIO 410 — Human Physiology (3)

ABIO 411Z — Human Physiology Laboratory (2)

ABIO 413 — Biology of Stem Cells (3)

ABIO 425 — Molecular Biology (3)

ABIO 426 — Laboratory in Molecular Biology (2)

ABIO 429 — Molecular Virology (3)

ABIO 435 — Methods in Biotechnology (2)

ABIO 441 — Molecular Neurobiology (3)

ABIO 447 — Cellular Aspects of Neurophysiology (3)
ABIO 454 — Introduction to the Biomanufacturing of
Pharmaceuticals (3)

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ABIO 475 — Forensic Biology I (3) AMAT 112 -Calculus I (4)

ABIO 477 — Forensic Science (3) AMAT 113 - Calculus II (4)

ABIO 478 — Instrumental and Biochemical Analysis (2) ACHEM 220/222 — Organic Chemistry I with Lab (4)

ABIO 480 — Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology (3) APHY 105/106 — General Physics I with Lab (4)

ABIO 490 — Topics in Neuroscience (3) ABIO 213 — Microbiology in Health and Disease (4)

ABIO 496 — Intemship in Biological Sciences (1-3) ABIO 301 — Molecular Cell Biology (3)

ABIO 499/Z — Supervised Research for Seniors (2-4) ABIO 330 — Principles in Ecology and Evolution (3)
APSY 101 — Introduction to Psychology (3)

AMAT 108 — Introductory Statistics (3) ASOC 155 — Introduction to Sociology (3)

d) What are the additional costs of the change, if any? If there are no anticipated costs, explain why.
There will be additional cost associated with the proposed change. The department will be requesting part line funding for

$8,000 every other academic year. An adjunct will be needed to teach the lecture and one lab section of new course ABIO
213 — Microbiology in Health and Disease (4) for one semester every two years.

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[ Section 2.2. Other Changes

Check all that apply. Describe each proposed change and why it is proposed.

]
] Program award
xX] Mode of delivery
NOTES: (1) If the change in delivery enables students to complete 50% of more of the program via distance
education, submit a Distance Education Format Proposal as part of this proposal. (2) If the change involves
adding an accelerated version of the program that impacts financial aid eligibility or licensure qualification, SED
may register the version as a separate program.
[ ] Format change(s) (e.g., from full-time to part-time), based on SED definitions, for the entire program
1) State proposed format(s) and consider the consequences for financial aid
2) Describe availability of courses and any change in faculty, resources, or support services.
[ ] A change in the total number of credits in a certificate or advanced certificate program
[ ] Any change to a registered licensure-qualifying program, or the addition of licensure qualification to an existing
program. Exception: Small changes in the required number of credits in a licensure-qualifying program that do not
involve a course or courses that satisfy one of the required content areas in the profession.

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[Section 3. Program Schedule and Curriculum

a) For undergraduate programs, complete the SUNY Undergraduate Program Schedule to show the sequencing and
scheduling of courses in the program. If the program has separate tracks or concentrations, complete a Program
Schedule for each one.

b)

NOTES: The Undergraduate Schedule must show all curricular requirements and demonstrate that the program
conforms to SUNY’s and SED’s policies.

It must show how a student can complete all program requirements within SUNY credit limits, unless a longer
period is selected as a format in Item 2.1(c): two years of full-time study (or the equivalent) and 64 credits for an
associate degree, or four years of full-time study (or the equivalent) and 126 credits for a bachelor’s degree.
Bachelor’s degree programs should have at least 45 credits of upper division study, with 24 in the major.

It must show how students in A.A., A.S. and bachelor’s programs can complete, within the first two years of full-
time study (or 60 credits), no fewer than 30 credits in approved SUNY GER courses in the categories of Basic
Communication and Mathematics, and in at least 5 of the following 8 categories: Natural Science, Social
Science, American History, Western Civilization, Other World Civilizations, Humanities, the Arts and Foreign
Languages

It must show how students can complete Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) credits appropriate for the degree.
When a SUNY Transfer Path applies to the program, it must show how students can complete the number of
SUNY Transfer Path courses shown in the Transfer Path Requirement Summary within the first two years of full-
time study (or 60 credits), consistent with SUNY’s Student Seamless Transfer policy and MTP 2013-03.

Requests for a program-level waiver of SUNY credit limits, SUNY GER and/or a SUNY Transfer Path require the
campus to submit a Waiver Request —with compelling justification(s).

EXAMPLE FOR ONE TERM: Undergraduate Program Schedule

Term 2: Fall 20xx Credits per classification
Course Number & Title Cr GER_ [LAS |Maj |TPath New _|Prerequisite(s)
ACC 101 Principles of Accounting 4 4 4
MAT 111 College Mathematics 3 M 3 3 MAT 110
CMP 104 Introduction to Computers 3
HUM 110 Speech 3 BC 3 x
ENG 113 English 102 3 BC 3
Term credit total: | 16 6 9 7 4

For graduate programs, complete the SUNY Graduate Program Schedule. If the program has separate tracks or
concentrations, complete a Program Schedule for each one.

NOTE: The Graduate Schedule must include all curriculum requirements and demonstrate that expectations from
Part 52.2(c)(8) through (10) of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education are met.

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SUNY Undergraduate Program Schedule (OPTION: You can paste an Excel version of this schedule AF TER this line, and delete the rest of this page.)
Program/Track Title and Award:______ Biology B.A.

a) Indicate academic calendar type: [ X ] Semester [ ] Quarter [ ] Trimester [ ] Other (describe):

b) Label each term in sequence, consistent with the institution’s academic calendar (e.g., Fall 1, Spring 1, Fall 2)

c) Name of SUNY Transfer Path, if one exists: ___ Biology__ ___ See Transfer Path Requirement Summary for details

d) Use the table to show how a typical student may progress through the program; rae the table as needed. Complete all columns that _ to a course.
Term 1: a ar Term

Course Number & Title Cr |GER | LAS | Maj | TPath | New |Co/Prerequisites| [Course Number & Title Cr |GER |LAS |Maj|TPath | New _|Co/Prerequisites
ABIO 130 - General Biology: Molecular] 3 NS 3 3 x ABIO 131 - General Biology: 3 | NS 3 3 x ABIO 130
and Cell Biology and Genetics Ecology, Evolution, and
Physiology
ACHM 115 - General Chemistry | w/ 4- | NS 4 4 x x ACHM 116 - General 4 | NS 4 4 x X | ACHM 115
lab 130 Chemistry | w/ lab 131
OR and OR and
ACHM 130 — Advanced General 124 ACHM 131 — Advanced 125 | ACHM130
Chemistry | (3-cr) General Chemistry | (3-cr) and
and ACHM 124 - General Chemistry ACHM 120 or ACHM 125 - General ACHM 124, ACHM 121 or
Laboratory | (1-cr) ACHM 130 Chemistry Laboratory | (1-cr) ACHM 130
AMAT 108 - Introductory Statistics 3 M 3 3 x 3-years of high AMAT 112-Calculus!| OR 4 M 4 4 x X | Precalculus in high school
school math AMAT 113 Calculus Il AMAT 111 or 112
UUNI 110 - Writing and Critical Inquir 3 BC 3 General Education: US History | 3 | AH 3
Free Elective 3
Term credit totals: | 13 | 12 13_| 10 Tem credit total: 13 14 | i
Term 3: Term
Course Number & Title Cr |GER | LAS | Maj | TPath | New | Co/Prerequisites| {Course Number & Title Cr |GER [LAS |Maj|TPath | New |Co/Prerequisites
ABIO 201 — Introduction to Biological 4 1 1 x ABIO 130, 131 ABIO202Z - Introduction to 1 4 1 x X | ABIO 130, 131, and 201
Investigations | Lab Biological Investigations II Lab
ACHM 220/222 - Organic Chemistry! | 30r | NS | 30r4] 3or x X | ACHM 116 or APSY 101 - Introduction to 3] SS 3 3 x Xx
wi Lab 4 4 131 and 125 Psychology
OR OR
APHY 105/106- General Physics w/ ASOC 155 - Introduction to
Lab Sociology
OR
ABIO 213 - Microbiology in Health and ABIO 130 and
Disease 131, and ACHM
OR 115 or 130, and
ABIO 301 - Molecular Cell Biology 116 or 131 (and
labs)
ABIO 330 — Principles in Ecology and
Evolution
‘ABIO 212Y — Introductory Genetics 4 4) 4] x X" JABIO 130 or |_| General Education: 4 ow | 3
131 or 120 International Perspectives
General Education: Art 3 AR General Education: Foreign 3 FL 3
Language
General Education: Humanities 3 H 3 Local General Education: 3 3
Challenges of the 215! Century
LAS Elective 3 3

Term credit totals: a 8-9 Tem credit totals: 16 9 16 | 4
Term 5: Term 6:
Course Number & Title Cr |GER | LAS | Maj | TPath | New | Co/Prerequisites| {Course Number & Title Cr |GER [LAS |Maj|TPath | New |Co/Prerequisites
Upper Level Biology Elective (1 of 8) 3 3 3 Upper Level Biology Elective (3 | 3 3 3
of 8)
Upper Level Biology Elective (2 of 8) w/| 3 3 3 Upper Level Biology Elective (4 | 3 3 3
Lab Requirement of 8) w/ Lab Requirement
LAS Elective 3 3 LAS Elective 3 3
Free Elective Upper Level 3 Free Elective Upper Level 3
Free Elective Upper Level 3 Free Elective Upper Level 3
Term credit totals: |_ 15 Tem credit totals: | 15 9 6
Term 7: Term 8:
Course Number & Title Cr |GER | LAS | Maj | TPath | New | Co/Prerequisites| {Course Number & Title Cr |GER |LAS |Maj|TPath | New | Co/Prerequisites
Upper Level Biology Elective (5 of 8) 3 3 3 Upper Level Biology Elective (7 | 3 3 3
of 8)
Upper Level Biology Elective (6 of 8) 3 3 3 Upper Level Biology Elective (8 | 3 3 3
of 8)
LAS Elective 3 3 Free Elective Upper Level 3
LAS Elective Upper Level 3 3 Free Elective 3
Free Elective Upper Level 3 Free Elective 3
Term credit totals: | 15 26 | Term credit totals: | 15 6 [6
Total SUNY LAS: | Major: Elective & Upper [yom uo Number of SUNY GER Categories:
Program Totals (in credits): Credits: 120 | GER: 43 900r | 57 or 58 Other:42 Division: 45 Major: 24
or 121 91

KEY Cr: credits GER: SUNY General Education Requirement (Enter Category Abbreviation) LAS: Liberal Arts & Sciences (Enter credits) Maj: Major requirement (Enter credits) TPath: SUNY Transfer Path
Courses (Enter credits) New: new course (Enter X) Co/Prerequisite(s): list co/prerequisite(s) for the noted courses Upper Division: Courses intended primarily for juniors and seniors SUNY GER Category
Abbreviations: American History (AH), Basic Communication (BC), Foreign Language (FL), Humanities (H), Math (M), Natural Sciences (NS), Other World Civilizations (OW), Social Science (SS), The Arts (AR),

Westem Civilization (WC)

[Section 4. SUNY Faculty Table

a) If applicable, provide information on faculty members who will be teaching new or significantly revised courses in the program. Expand the table as needed.

b) Append at the end of this document position descriptions or announcements for each to-be-hired faculty member

PART 1. Full-Time
Facull

(a) b) © @) () )
Faculty Member Name
and Title and/or Rank | % of Time Program Courses Discipline(s) of Highest
at the Institution Dedicated to Which May Be Highest and Other Applicable and Other Applicable | Additional Qualifications: List related
(Include and identify This Taught Earned Degrees (include Earned Degrees certifications and licenses and
Program Director.) Program (Number and Title) College or University) professional experience in field.

Cheryl Andam 100% ABIO 212Y Genetics | Ph.D. University of Connecticut | Microbiology
Assistant Professor ABIO 397 Topics in
Biology
Thomas J. Begley 100% ABIO 454 Ph.D. University of Albany, Molecular, Cellular,
Professor Introduction to the SUNY Developmental and
Biomanufacturing of Neurobiology
Pharmaceuticals
Pauline Carrico 100% ABIO 296 Biological | Ph.D. University of Albany, Molecular, Cellular,
Instructional Support Sciences with SUNY Developmental and
Specialist Laboratory, Neurobiology
ABIO 298
Contemporary Issues
in Biological Science
with Lab,
ABIO 309 Genetics
Laboratory,
ABIO 328
Invertebrate Ecology
Laboratory
Haijun Chen 100% ABIO 426 Ph.D. Max Plank Physiology and
Associate Professor Laboratory in Institute/Friedrich-Schiller Biophysics
Molecular Biology University
Richard Cunningham 100% ABIO 496 Intemship | Ph.D. Johns Hopkins University | Biology
Professor and in Biological
Department Chair Sciences
Paolo Forni 100% ABIO 303 Ph.D. University of Turin Biochemistry and
Associate Professor Developmental Biotechnology
Biology

(a) b) © d) () @)
Faculty Member Name
and Title and/or Rank % of Time Program Courses Discipline(s) of Highest
at the Institution Dedicated to Which May Be Highest and Other Applicable and Other Applicable | Additional Qualifications: List related
(Include and identify This Taught Earned Degrees (include Earned Degrees certifications and licenses and
Program Director.) Program (Number and Title) College or University) professional experience in field.
Ronald S. Friedman 100% APSY 101 Ph.D. Columbia University Psychology
Professor Introduction to
Psychology
Samantha Friedman 100% ASOC 115 Ph.D. Pennsylvania State Sociology and
Associate Professor Introduction to University Demography
Sociology
Gabriele Fuchs 100% ABIO 425 Molecular | Ph.D. Witten/Herdecke Biochemistry
Assistant Professor Biology University
Timothy B. Gage 100% ABIO 318/AANT Ph.D. Pennsylvania State Anthropology
Professor Emeritus 312 Human University
Population Genetics
Christine Gervasi 100% ABIO 201 Ph.D. University of Albany, Molecular, Cellular,
Instructional Support Introduction to SUNY Developmental and
Specialist Biological Neurobiology
Investigations I;
ABIO 202Z
Introduction to
Biological
Investigations IT
Colin Henck 100% ACHM 115General | M.S. University at Albany, Chemistry
Undergraduate Chemistry I SUNY
Laboratory Coordinator ACHM 116 General
Chemistry II
ACHM 124 General
Chemistry I Lab
ACHM 125 General
Chemistry II Lab
ACHM 222 Organic
Chemistry I lab
James Lamatina 100% AMAT 108 M.A., University at Albany- Mathematics
Lecturer Introductory SUNY
Statistics
Melinda Larsen 100% ABIO 301 Molecular | Ph.D. Baylor College of Medicine | Cell and Molecular
Professor Cell Biology Biology
ABIO 413 Biology of
Stem Cells
Greg Lnenicka 100% TBIO 260 Neural Ph.D. University of Virginia Biology

Professor

Basis of Behavior,

(a) b) © d) () @)
Faculty Member Name
and Title and/or Rank % of Time Program Courses Discipline(s) of Highest
at the Institution Dedicated to Which May Be Highest and Other Applicable and Other Applicable | Additional Qualifications: List related
(Include and identify This Taught Earned Degrees (include Earned Degrees certifications and licenses and
Program Director.) Program (Number and Title) College or University) professional experience in field.
Undergraduate Program ABIO 342
Director Neurophysiology
Laboratory,
ABIO 490 Topics in
Neuroscience
Linda Mayerhofer 100% ABIO 130 General Ph.D. University of Albany, Molecular, Cellular,
Lecturer Biology: Molecular SUNY Developmental and
and Cell Biology and Neurobiology
Genetics
ABIO 213
Microbiology in
Health & Disease
Denise McKeon 100% ABIO 315 M.S. West Virginia University Environmental
Instructional Support Microbiology Microbiology
Specialist Laboratory
ABIO 325 Ecology
Laboratory ABIO
326 Environmental
Microbiology
Laboratory ABIO
327 Experimental
Ecology Labratory
ABIO 398 Topics in
Biology with
Laboratory
Antun Milas 100% AMAT 112 Ph.D. Rutgers University Mathematics
Professor Calculus I
Donald Orokos 100% ABIO 305 Ph.D. University of Albany, Molecular, Cellular,
Instructional Support Developmental SUNY Developmental and
Specialist Biology Laboratory Neurobiology
ABIO 475 Forensic
Biology I
Robert Osuna 100% ABIO 212Y Ph.D. University of Michigan Biological Sciences

Associate Professor

Introductory Genetics
ABIO 367
Biochemistry
Laboratory

(Cellular and Molecular
Biology)

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(Include and identify This Taught Earned Degrees (include Earned Degrees certifications and licenses and
Program Director.) Program (Number and Title) College or University) professional experience in field.
ABIO 399/499
Supervised Research
for Juniors and
Seniors
Cara T. Pager 100% ABIO 301 Molecular | Ph.D. University of Kentucky Molecular and Cellular
Associate Professor Cell Biology, Biochemistry
ABIO 429 Molecular
Virology
Andrew Poulos 100% ABIO 490 Topics in | Ph.D. University of Southern Behavioral Neuroscience
Associate Professor Neuroscience California
Morgan A. Sammons 100% ABIO 329 Genetics | Ph.D. Vanderbilt University Biology
Assistant Professor of Human Disease
Halimah Sayahi 100% ACHM 115 General | Ph.D. University at Albany- Chemistry
Lecturer Chemistry I SUNY
ACHM 116 General
Chemistry II
Annalisa Scimemi 100% ABIO 447 Cellular Ph.D. Intemational School for Biophysics
Associate Professor Aspects of Advanced Studies
Neurophysiology
Robert Schmitz 100% APHY 105 General Ph.D. University at Albany- Physics
Lecturer Physics I SUNY
APHY 106 General
Physics I Labratory
Robert Spahn. 100% AMAT 113 Ph.D. University at Albany- Mathematics
Lecturer SUNY
Priyantha Sugathapala 100% TCHM 130 Ph.D. Wayne State University Organic Chemistry
Lecturer Advanced General
Chemistry I
TCHM 131
Advanced General
Chemistry I
Ben Szaro 100% ABIO 441 Molecular | Ph.D. Johns Hopkins University Biophysics
Professor Neurobiology
Ryan Thurman 100% ABIO 477 Forensics | Ph.D. University of Arkansas Chemistry and
Lecturer Science, Biochemistry
ABIO 478
Instrumental and
Biochemical Analysis

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and Title and/or Rank
at the Institution
(Include and identify
Program Director.)

% of Time
Dedicated to
This
Program

Program Courses
Which May Be
Taught
(Number and Title)

Highest and Other Applicable

Earned Degrees (include
College or University)

Discipline(s) of Highest
and Other Applicable
Earned Degrees

Additional Qualifications: List related
certifications and licenses and
professional experience in field.

ABIO 480 Forensic
Chemistry and
Toxicology

Alex Valm
Assistant Professor

100%

ABIO 314
Microbiology

Ph.D. Brown University

Pathobiology

Elise Vogt,
Lecturer

Note: Formerly Dr. Elise
Gervais.

100%

ABIO 131 General
Biology: Ecology,
Evolution and
Physiology; ABIO
375 Principles of
Human Disease,
ABIO 395
Undergraduate
Teaching Experience
in Biological
Sciences,

ABIO 410 Human
Physiology,

ABIO 411Z Human
Physiology
Laboratory

Ph.D. University of Albany,
SUNY

Molecular, Cellular,
Developmental and
Neurobiology

Ing-Nang Wang
Associate Professor

100%

ABIO 330 Principles
of Ecology and
Evolution,

ABIO 343
Evolutionary Biology
and Human Health,
ABIO 402 Evolution,
ABIO 429 Molecular
Virology

Ph.D. State University of New
York, Stony Brook

Biological Sciences

Sho-Y a Wang, Professor

100%

ABIO 413 Stem Cell
Biology

ABIO 435 Methods
in Biotechnology

Ph.D. State University of New
York, Stony Brook

Biological Sciences

Ting Wang 100% ACHM 220 Organic | Ph.D. The Ohio State University | Chemistry

Assistant Professor Chemistry I
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(Include and identify This Taught Earned Degrees (include Earned Degrees certifications and licenses and

Program Director.) Program (Number and Title) College or University) professional experience in field.
Caroline B. Girard 100% ABIO 344 Ph.D. University at Albany, Ecology and Evolutionary
Cartier Mammalian Anatomy | SUNY Biology
Lecturer Laboratory
Samantha Hoff 100% ABIO 330 Principles | M.S. University at Albany SUNY | Biodiversity,
Lecturer of Ecology and Conservation and Policy

Evolution

Part 3. To-Be-Hired
Faculty (List as TBH1,

TBH2, etc., and
provide expected hiring

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Introduction to Biological Investigations I
Introduction to Biological Investigations II

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Microbiology in Health and Disease

The Neural Basis of Behavior

Biological Sciences with Laboratory

Contemporary Issues in Biological Sciences, with Laboratory
Molecular Cell Biology

Developmental Biology Laboratory

Genetics Laboratory

Microbiology

Microbiology Laboratory

Human Population Genetics

Environmental Microbiology Laboratory
Experimental Ecology

Invertebrate Ecology Laboratory

Genetics of Human Disease

Principles of Ecology and Evolution
Neurophysiology Laboratory

Evolutionary Biology and Human Health
Mammalian Anatomy Laboratory

Biochemistry Laboratory

Principles of Human Disease

Undergraduate Teaching Experience in Biological Sciences
Topics in Biology

Topics in Biology, with Laboratory

Ecology

Human Physiology

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Introduction to Biomanufacturing of Pharmaceuticals

Forensic Biology I

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Instrumental and Biochemical Analysis
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Internship in Biological Sciences
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ABIO 130 Introductory Biology I - Molecular and Cell Biology Syllabus Re-registration

ABIO130 Introductory Biology I — Molecular and Cell Biology Spring Syllabus

Course number: ABIO 130

General Education Course: DP-NATSCI

Class no: 8469

Credit Hours: 3

Lecture times: Tuesday and Thursday 12:00 — 1:20 pm
Lecture location: LC25

Lecturer: Linda Mayerhofer, Ph.D.

E-mail: Imayerhofer@albany.edu
Office: Biology 108

Office Hours: Zoom office hours are Mon/Wed 11:00 am - 12:30 pm, Tue/Thu 2:30 — 4:00 pm, and other times
by appointment.

Teaching Assistant (TA): Alex Lemus, Email: alemus@albany.edu
Prerequisites: None

Catalog Course Description: The two-semester sequence of introductory biology offers a comprehensive
survey of the structures and functions common to all living systems at the molecular, cellular, organismal, and
population levels. The Biol130 course emphasizes biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology and genetics,
diversity, and phylogeny. The Biol31 course emphasizes anatomy and physiology, developmental biology and
genetics, evolution, ecology, biodiversity and bioconservation. This course may not be taken for credit by
students who have credit for A BIO 111. Prerequisite: None

Detailed Course Description: This introductory level course will cover a wide range of topics designed to
introduce students to many biological concepts. As the first course in the introductory biology sequence, we will
begin at the molecular and subcellular level, and move to the structure and function of cells and their
components. We will focus on the common structures and processes of all organisms, including humans. We
will study how plants and animals grow and obtain energy, how they interact with their environment, and how
they store, access, and transmit information from one generation to the next. We will explore the features of
eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells and how they interact with their environment. We will also discuss the
scientific method and its applications in the investigation of the biological world.

Course Objectives: At the end of this course, students will:

e learn fundamental concepts and principles in biology

e beable to make more informed decisions about contemporary scientific issues.
This course fulfills a General Education requirement for Natural Sciences. Bio 130 is a pre-requisite for Bio 131
and Bio 201 (lab course), a pre-requisite for all majors’ Biology courses, and a requirement for many UAlbany
degree programs. If you are transferring credits for a different General Biology course from another school,
please check with your advisor to determine whether you should register for this course.
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Course Overview

Required Course Materials:

1.

Textbook: Y our textbook for this class is available for free online in web view or PDF! Biology 2e from
OpenStax, Print ISBN 1947172514, Digital ISBN 1947172522.
www.openstax.org/details/books/biology-2e. If you prefer, you can also get a print version at a very low
cost via the campus bookstore or from OpenStax on Amazon.com for $52. Biology, 2e (Open Education
Resource - OER) by Mary Ann Clark, Jung Choi, and Matthew Douglas. OpenStax (Editor and
Publisher), 2018. ISBN: 9781947172517

iClicker2: The clicker is required and will be used at every in-person class for attendance and

participation. You can purchase a new or used clicker at the campus bookstore (ISBN: 9781498603041)

or through online retailers. Make sure to purchase the iClicker2, since earlier versions are not supported.

If you buy a used clicker, please be sure to follow the re-set directions before you register it on

Blackboard at the start of classes.

Blackboard, Zoom and Technology Requirements: The instructional mode for this course is in-person

but the first two weeks of class will be online-synchronous via Zoom.

All classes, course resources, assignments and announcements will be available through Blackboard

(Bb) so please familiarize yourself with the Bb course set up at the start of the semester to be sure that

you can access all materials and assignments https://blackboard.albany.edu. Use the table of contents

feature to navigate within module folders.

Download the UAlbany Zoom: albany.zoom.us. When signing in, always use your UAlbany single-

sign- on (SSO) credentials: NetID and password. By using your UAlbany SSO, you will bypass the

waiting room and immediately enter the meeting.

e When logging into a Biol30 Zoom meeting (for office hours, or synchronous-online class meetings,
first log into the Biol30 Blackboard course site, then click on the Zoom link in the upper left
navigation panel.

e To avoid technical issues that may interfere with completion or submission of your assignments, I

recommend that you work on a computer or laptop rather than a mobile phone or tablet. Please
identify your technology needs before the start of the semester. If you do not have the required
access or technology, you may apply for assistance via:
https://www.albany.edu/covid-19/teaching-learning/resources-students
https://www.albany.edu/studentaffairs/emergencyfund.shtml
https://www.albany.edu/covid-19/cares-act-grants
VPN Set-up for Remote Access to Campus Network: The University at Albany provides remote access
service via a Virtual Private Network (VPN) for faculty, staff, and students. When connected to the
VPN, information is securely transmitted to the campus network. This service allows faculty, staff, and
students to access University resources from off-campus connections.
https://wiki.albany.edu/display/public/askit/VPN+GlobalProtect+Service
Announcements: will be made frequently and are posted on Blackboard. They are automatically
emailed to you via your UAlbany email. Please check your UAlbany email frequently so that you will be

aware of any changes or new course information. You are responsible for being aware of current
information and deadlines that have been posted on Blackboard. I will always try to give as much notice
as possible for any changes.
ABIO 130 Introductory Biology I - Molecular and Cell Biology Syllabus Re-registration

Please carefully read and refer to the UAlbany Preparing for Spring 2022 Documents:
https://www.albany.edu/covid-19/health-safety/spring-2022-arrival

Assessments:
The course is based on 1000 points total, and your final grade will be determined as follows:

Case studies: 200 points (9 @ 25 points each, complete eight or drop the lowest score)
Interactive assignments: — 200 points (9 @ 25 points each, complete eight or drop the lowest score)

Quizzes: 500 points (6 quizzes @ 100 points each, complete five or drop the lowest score)
Participation: 100 points (28 classes, 4 points per class attended, drop three absences, or get

those points as extra credit for attendance). Participation points can be earned
through clicker attendance or by completing Blackboard participation assignments.

Overview of Course Activities and Expectations:

Active Learning: Students in the Intro Bio class should be prepared to be active learners. All resources
required for completing your assignments and quizzes (including textbook, slides, videos, articles, etc.) are
posted on Bb. You are expected to attend class (whether in-person or via Zoom), work through the topics and

assignments of each module and submit assignments by the due dates. I encourage you to seek help when you
need it for any reason. Ask questions after class, during office hours, or meet with a tutor.

Assigned Reading: The assigned readings are from the textbook chapters or from alternative sources (short
videos or news articles, etc.). Students are expected to have read the textbook chapter in advance of completing
the assignments. Most reading should occur during the first week of the module, so that you have the necessary
knowledge to begin the assignments that are due at the end of the module. Any assigned materials that are not
from the textbook will be provided on Blackboard as links or pdf files.

Assignments: The following will be assigned on the first Tuesday of each module and be due on the last
Tuesday of the module (modules average about 6 classes, or three weeks each). Late assignments will have a
25% deduction for 1 — 7 days late, and no credit will be given after 7 days. Extensions for completing
assignments will only be considered if a student provides valid documentation for why the assignment could not
be completed by the due date (illness or emergency — see policy below). Since you have about two weeks to
work through the material of each module, it is important for you to develop a work schedule for your
assignments so that you are not completing them all on the due date. This is inevitably when technical issues or
other emergencies come up, so it’s best not to leave things until the last minute.

Case study assignments (200 points): For every module (except module 5) there are two case studies that are
based on topics that have been covered in class. The case studies are a way for students to extend and apply the
knowledge they have obtained in class to real-life examples. For each case study, students

will be asked to read background information or watch a video before completing the case study worksheet.
Then, students will complete the assignment by answering assessment questions on Blackboard. Students are
required to complete 8 of the 9 assigned case studies (25 points each), and so the lowest score will be dropped.

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Students get three attempts at completing these questions, and the highest score is counted.

Interactive media assignments (200 points): For every module (except module 5) there are two interactive
media assignments that are based on topics that have been covered in class. These assignments consist of short
films with accompanying worksheets, or click-and-learn activities, and are a way for students to extend and
apply the knowledge they have obtained in class to real-life examples. Students will be asked to complete the
activity first and then answer assessment questions on Blackboard. Students are required to complete 8 of the 9
interactive media assignments (25 points each), and so the lowest score will be dropped. Students get three
attempts at completing these questions, and the highest score is counted.

Module content assessment quizzes (500 points): For every module, a 20-question multiple-choice quiz will
be given online on Blackboard. The questions will be on the topics that were covered in the lectures (about 5
questions per chapter). There are five module quizzes @ 100 points each. Quizzes will be available from 3:00
pm Thu until 11:59 pm Fri, and you will have 90 minutes to complete the quiz once you start it. The quiz
questions are drawn from a question pool, so each student will get different questions. For each question, you
must submit your answer before going on to the next question, and you cannot return to a previously submitted
question. Students have two attempts to take the quiz and the higher score will be counted.

e An optional sixth quiz will be given online during finals (on May 10) and can be taken by students who
wish to have one of the previous five quizzes dropped (the lowest score quiz). Students who are happy
with their first five quizzes do not need to take the sixth quiz. Quiz 6 will be cumulative and can contain
material from any chapter covered during the semester. A focus topic study guide will be posted.

e Late quizzes submitted after the due date will be graded with a late penalty (25% off for 1 — 7 days late,
0% credit after 7 days) unless the student has a documented reason for their absence or inability to
complete the assignment BY THE DUEDATE and has communicated with the instructor or TA to
request an extension as detailed in the absence policy above. Please DO NOT ASK for an extension
unless you have documentation for your absence/inability to complete your work.

Participation (100 points): Students earn 4 points for every class attended up to 25 classes, with three allowed
absences (students attending more than 25 classes can earn those points as extra credit.) Participation and
attendance during class will be assessed through 1) clicker responses or 2) completion of participation
assignments on Blackboard. If you miss a synchronous-online or in-person class for ANY reason, you can still
earn participation points by completing the online participation assignment posted on Blackboard. There are
multiple participation assignments per module, so you can complete one for each class you miss. Students
cannot receive credit for more than 28 attendances, so the maximum number of earnable participation points is
112.

Absence policy: Students are expected to attend class (online-synchronous or in-person) and submit
assignments by the due date.
e If you are absent from class for ANY reason, make up the participation points by completing a
participation assignment on Blackboard for each class you miss (due dates for these will be indicated).
You do not need to email me or provide documentation for your absence, and it is your responsibility to
keep up with the material covered in class.
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e If you are absent from class during the 24 hour period before a homework or quiz is due and are unable
to submit the work on time, you can request an extension for completing the assignment by doing the
following:

1. Obtain absence documentation that includes a date range that covers the 24 hours before the due
date: (doctor’s note for personal or family illness or emergency, absence for religious observance,
court date, surgery date, military training orders, athletic events, etc.) You may block out any private
information or test results in these documents — I am only interested in the dates.

2. Complete the Absence Accommodation Request Form: download from Blackboard Course
Information folder; include a list of assignments missed, your return to classes date, and the new date
that assignments are to be submitted (within one week of your return to classes)

3. E-mail the form and documentation to Alex Lemus (Teaching Assistant) at alemus@albany.edu,
preferably before or on the assignment or quiz due date.

4. Submit the missed assignment or quiz within one week of your stated return to classes date. Failure
do so within the time extension period will result in a grade of zero for the assignment in question,
and there will be no further option to earn credit for that assignment. Accommodation requests
submitted more than one week after the initial due date of the assignment or quiz will NOT be
considered.

e What if you don’t have documentation for your absence? Since students are allowed to drop their lowest
case study grade, the lowest interactive media grade, and the lowest quiz grade, extension requests for
assignments and quizzes will only be considered for valid documentable reasons as stated in (b) above.
Please do not ask for an extension to complete an assignment or quiz unless you have a documentable
reason and fill out the form.

e If your emergency (illness, mental health difficulties, family, or housing issues, etc.) is likely to result in
intermittent or extended absence from class (more than one week), it is important that you communicate
with me promptly and attempt to obtain documentation. For absences of more than one week, please
also inform the Office of Undergraduate Education (LC30) to discuss your situation and determine what
resources are available to assist you: https://www.albany.edu/undergraduateeducation/ They will send

out an email to all your professors to let them know your absence dates. Do not wait until the end of the
semester to tell me or the OUE about a problem that has been going on all semester, since your options
at that point will be limited.

e Work conflicts: Extensions will not be granted for work schedule conflicts.

e Technology issues: If you experience a technology issue or loss of power/internet that results in your
inability to submit an assignment on time, the outage must be documented via screenshot, time-stamped
and sent to me via email BEFORE the due date has passed. If the issue is access to MyUAlbany or Bb,
contact the ITS helpdesk to open a ticket: https://www.albany.edu/its/service-desk.php. Please plan
ahead and do not wait until the last evening to complete your work. Neither the ITS Dept. nor I will be
available to help you after hours. If the service interruption is university-wide, the due date will be
extended to compensate for the outage.

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Grading Policy:
The cut-offs for the letter grades, and assignment of final grades at the end of the semester will be as follows:

Number of Points Earned out of 1000 [Letter Grade Percentage (%)
930 [A 93.0
1900-929 |A- 90.0-92.9
1870-899 B+ [87.0-89.9
1830-869 B [83.0-86.9
800-829 B- [80.0-82.9
(770-799 (C+ (77.0-79.9
730-769 IC |73.0-76.9
(700-729 (C- (70.0-72.9
70-699 ID+ 7.0-69.9
40-669 [ID 4.0-66.9
100-639 [D- 0.0-63.9
599 IE 59.9

Letter grades will be assigned based on the number of points a student earns throughout the semester — NOT the
percentage. For example, 925 points does not round to 93%. Grades will be rounded to the nearest tenth of a
point (earned points, not percentages), so 0.5 -0.9 points will be rounded up to the next point, and 0.1-0.4 will
be rounded down to the nearest point. An A is assigned only to students earning at least 929.5 points. Students
are expected to check their posted grades regularly and should not be surprised about their final grade in
Bio130. A grade calculator spreadsheet will be posted so students can calculate their grade at any time during
the semester. Anyone with a question or concern about their grade is encouraged to attend office hours to
discuss their concerns with Dr. Mayerhofer early and often throughout the semester. No additional assignments
or bonus points will be given to students on an individualized basis. This would not be fair to other students. No
exceptions. PLEASE DO NOT ASK.

Grade question deadline: Any discrepancies in the grades posted on Blackboard must be brought to the
attention of the instructor no more than one week after the grade has been posted. All questions about grades
must be submitted in writing (email is fine), and must include the student’s name, student ID number, class
number or section, and must indicate the assignment/ exam for which the question is being submitted, along
with evidence that the grade was incorrectly recorded in the gradebook, and/or that there is an error in the
homework or answer key. A student who sends me an email saying “There is a problem with #5 because it
marked my answer wrong, but I got it right” should not expect me to search through their quiz to figure out
what they meant. You will get the speediest resolution to your concern if you provide me with all the required
details right away! NOTE: The last day to drop Bio 130 without receiving a “W” is Tuesday February 1. The
last day to withdraw with a “W” or to select the S/U grading option is Monday April 4. If you miss the drop
deadline and stop participating in the course, you still get an A-E letter grade (probably an E). If you miss the
withdrawal date, but have extenuating circumstances that prevent you from completing your course work, you
may submit a petition to the Office of Undergraduate Education for late withdrawal from the course:
https://albany..jotform.com/92 195576911163

Grade Calculator: An EXCEL document containing a full grade calculator can be found under course

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materials on Blackboard. Open the Excel sheet and save it locally. The grade calculator can be used to
determine current standing at any time during the semester, as well as for final grade calculation. Please fill out
this calculator and review it before asking to speak to the professor about your standing in this course. You can
save the filled in grade calculator and have an IBASS or BIO-MAS tutor check it for you or email it to me and I
will check it with you during office hours. You should not be surprised by your grade in this course at any time.
NOTE: Blackboard does not calculate your grade, it only records your earned points. Always use the grade
calculator to determine your current grade in the class.

How to contact your professor or TA:

Linda Mayerhofer’s Office Hours: Virtual for the first two weeks of classes: Mon/Wed 11:00 am — 12:30 pm
and Tue/Thu 2 — 4 pm in person (Biol08). Access and join the Zoom office hours meeting via Zoom on
Blackboard in the Course Information folder. The link will remain the same throughout the semester.

TA - Alex Lemus’s Office Hours: Will be posted on Bb in the Course Information Folder during the first week
of classes.

Email: To expedite email correspondence to Dr. Mayerhofer (Imayerhofer@albany.edu) or Alex Lemus
(alemus@albany.edu), please observe the following rules:

1. Use your UAlbany email address for all correspondence; other sources may be filtered out. It is also a
violation of FERPA for me to discuss course/grade information with you unless it is through your
UAlbany email address.

Always include your full name and Student ID.

3. Include “Bio130” in the subject line. I teach three different classes in the spring, and so it is important to
identify the class you are emailing about.

4. Due to the high volume of emails I receive, you may expect a reply within two to four business days. If
you don’t receive a reply after four days, please resend the email.

5. Please address me as Dr. Mayerhofer.

If the email is of high urgency, then label the email as URGENT.

7. Please note that you do not need to email me about your absence from class unless you are missing an
assignment due date and are requesting an extension or make-up. In that case, submit an Absence
Accommodation Request form. Otherwise, just complete a participation make-up assignment for each
day you miss.

8. All email announcements sent by the instructor will be to your UAlbany email address.

9. It is your responsibility to check this email regularly.

10. Please keep in mind that you will not get an immediate response to your email. Email responses should
not be expected over the weekend, or after 9 pm on weekdays.

11. Do not reply to emails that are sent out to the whole class — these are from a “Do Not Reply” email
address. Make sure that you are sending email to Imayerhofer@albany.edu

Academic Success and Support:
¢ General Biology I and II both cover a very large amount of content relatively quickly and students who
struggle but do not actively seek help, will quickly fall behind. I enthusiastically encourage you to email
me for help with any material that you are not comfortable with!

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One of the most important skills you can develop is to learn to advocate for yourself. If you are
struggling with the course material or are encountering obstacles that are preventing you from focusing
on your studies, it is critical for your success to take action right away (don’t wait until the end of the
semester) and contact one or more of these student resources that are available to you. Consider the
following options:

Visit during my office hours: First two weeks of class by Zoom: Mon/Wed 11:00 am — 12:30 pm and
Tue/Thu 2 — 4 pm, and thereafter in person (Bio108) or other times by appointment via Zoom (schedule
via email).

Contact the course TA: Alex Lemus (alemus@albany.edu) can help you with finding course materials
on Bb, answering questions about course content or assignments, and any clicker issues you may have
(always include your clicker remote ID and student ID). Alex is also the person to contact if you miss an
assignment or quiz for a documentable reason. Follow instructions in the Absence Policy section above.
Alex’s office hours will be posted during the first week of classes.

Introductory Biology Academic Support Service (IBASS) Center: In addition to faculty office hours,
General Biology students also have access to the Introductory Biology Academic Support Service
(IBASS), located in the Biology Building Room 253. This tutoring center is specifically for Intro Bio
students, and tutors will be available to answer your questions during the center’s open hours (to be
posted). IBASS provides FREE academic support. You can DROP IN any time during the center’s open
hours, and no appointment is necessary to meet with a tutor. There are also computers, textbooks, study
desks and other resources available for you, along with the opportunity to meet and study with other
students in your class.

Biology Mentoring for Academic Success (Bio-MAS): Students who are having difficulty may request
or be assigned a peer mentor to help them one-on-one. Peer mentors will help you develop and improve
your biology study strategies, time management and organizational skills. Email the instructor to request
placement with a mentor. Capacity is limited, so you may be placed on a waiting list until there is a peer
mentor available to meet with you.

Advising Plus Tutoring: Sign up through UAlbany Advantage Success Center. Schedule and tutor
availability TBA: https://(www.albany.edu/ascplus/ In addition, online tutoring is available with
NetTutor. Log into your Bb course home page and click on NetTutor in the Student Resources menu.

Other steps you can take to help you improve your grade:

1.

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Go to every class, and actively take notes and ask questions. Taking notes by hand has been shown to
increase retention of the information. Print out the lecture slides before class, and jot down your notes
right on the slides. Step up your studying time and strategy. Get help from the IBASS tutors with setting
up a study plan schedule and quiz prep checklist. Review the recommended study methods posted on
Blackboard.

Study the chapter slides and watch the greenbox review videos (links are in the slides).

Do the chapter study guide questions posted on Bb.

Read the textbook (but don’t take extensive notes from the book, because there is way too much detail.
Focus on the information that was covered in the class.)

Go to the IBASS center for tutoring help!

Do the end of chapter questions.

Plan to dedicate 17-20 hours of study time each week for this class. This amount is based on surveys of

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previous Bio130 students who were successful in the course.

8. Reasonable Accommodation Policy:

9. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for students with documented physical, sensory, systemic,
cognitive, learning, and psychiatric disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring
accommodation in this class, please notify the Director of the Disability Resource Center. That office
will provide the course instructor with verification of your disability and will recommend appropriate
accommodations. Please notify Dr. Mayerhofer if you are registered with the DRC as soon after the start
of the semester as possible so that specific arrangements can be made for completing assignments.
Please email me your accommodation letter.

Academic Dishonesty:
e Know and understand the course policies on cheating and plagiarism. The University expects you to be
familiar with the standards of academic integrity. The university’s academic integrity policies can be
found at: http://www.albany.edu/undergraduate_bulletin/regulations.html.

e Please review these carefully so that you do not inadvertently violate the academic integrity standards
that all scholars are bound to adhere to. This is especially important during the current times, when
students are completing assessments online, and being asked to follow the honor system.

e Homework assignments in this course are open book, so you can use your textbook, notes, lecture slides,
reading assignments and the internet. I also encourage collaboration between students. If you need help,
you can go to the IBASS tutoring center. If you post answers to assignment questions in a chat box or
other forum that is accessed by other students in the class or see these answers and use them in your own
work, you are guilty of CHEATING and academic dishonesty. The only person this hurts in the long run
is you, even if you don’t see it that way in the moment. Students who are found to have cheated on their
assignments will get a zero for that assignment. Repeated instances of cheating will result in failure of
the course and referral to the university’s judicial system.

¢ Quizzes given in class are closed book. Students are expected to adhere to academic integrity standards
and cheating will not be tolerated. Students who are found to have cheated on their assignments will get
a zero for that assignment. Repeated instances of cheating will result in failure of the course and referral
to the university’s judicial system.

Academic Grievance Policy:

A student who seeks to dispute a grade or evaluation must initially pursue the matter directly with the faculty
member involved. If not satisfactorily resolved directly with the faculty member, a written grievance may be
filed with the program/department, or directly with school/college for units that are notdepartmentalized. Please
refer to the undergraduate bulletin for further details on this procedure:
https://www.albany.edu/undergraduate_bulletin/regulations.html

Campus and Workplace Violence Prevention Policy and Program: UAlbany is committed to providing a
safe learning and work environment for the University’s community. The University will respond promptly to
threats, acts of violence and acts of aggression by employees, students and/or members of the public against
employees and members of the campus community. Please refer to this policy for information about prohibited
conduct, personal safety and reporting procedures for violations:
https://www.albany.edu/hr/assets/Campus Violence Prevention.pdf

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Allegations of Unlawful Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures for Complaints:
The University at Albany (“University”) is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty,
staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services,
programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age,
disability, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing
genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees,
students, applicants or other members of the University community (including but not limited to vendors,
visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or
retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic. https://www.albany.edu/general-
counsel/assets/Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures Revised_6- 20014.pdf

Student Emergency Assistance: The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act is a
federal effort that includes provisions designed to deliver emergency assistance to students and higher ed.
institutions impacted by the coronavirus. Institutions must use at least 50% of the funds received under the
CARES Act to provide emergency financial aid grants to students for expenses related to the disruption of
campus operations due to coronavirus. Eligible expenses include food, housing, course materials, technology,
health care and childcare: https://www.albany.edu/covid-19/cares-act-grants

Your Psychological Health During COVID-19: It is normal to experience some psychological distress and a
range of emotional reactions to an evolving global health situation, such as COVID-19. Some signs of distress
may include:

e Difficulty concentrating

e Increased fear, anxiety, worry, or feeling paralyzed or overwhelmed

e Trouble sleeping

« Changes in appetite or eating habits

e Increase in alcohol or other drug use, and/or concerns about your use by friends or family
e Crying, sadness, loss of interest/pleasure

e Feeling hopeless and/or helpless

If your distress is interfering with your relationships, academic, work, or daily life, confidential support is
available to you. Contact Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at 518-442-5800 or
consultation@albany.edu to schedule an appointment with a psychologist. Virtual counseling services are
available. The CAPS website also contains self-help resources and other valuable information.

For extenuating circumstances that are preventing you from focusing on your studies or attending class
(personal, family, or medical emergency): Sometimes school can become overwhelming, especially if there are
extenuating circumstances (personal, medical, family, financial). Do not wait untilthe end of the semester to
seek help. Contact me as soon as possible, so that I can work with you to develop a plan to complete your work.
Do not wait until the end of the semester to contact me about the situation, since your options will be limited. I
do not generally give incomplete grades except if the student has only one or two assignments or quizzes to
make up and has provided documentation for their absence. If you find that you have missed the majority of the
work in the class, it is best that you withdraw by the deadline (April 4) or petition the Office of Undergraduate
Education for a late withdrawal from the course: https://albany.jotform.com/92195576911163

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Use the resources listed below. That is why we are here!

1. Contact the Dean of Undergraduate Education (LC30) to discuss your situation and determine what
resources are available to assist you: https://www.albany.edu/undergraduateeducation/

2. Contact Student Emergency Services for assistance with funds to help you be able to complete your
studies if an unforeseen emergency situation or financial hardship arises that is preventing you from
completing your work: https://www.albany.edu/studentaffairs/emergencyfund.shtml

3. Make an email appointment to discuss the situation with your academic advisor. You may need to

consider dropping another course, or even dropping Bio130 this semester.

Visit the Student Care Service (518) 442-5501 https://www.albany.edu/ualbanycares/

Visit the Counseling Center (518-442-5800) https://www.albany.edu/counseling center/

Visit the Disability Resource Center (518-442-5400) https://www.albany.edu/disability/index.shtml

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Lecture Schedule and Assignments Overview*

odule ssigned Textbook Chapters ssignments to Be Completed on Blackboard
lodule 1 1 — Intro to Biology odule 1 Assignments due: Tue 2/8
2 — Chemistry of Life (Case Studies:
(Classes will be3 — Biological Macromolecules [What Happened to Beau? A Case Study of Protein Structure (Ch 3)
eld remotely — Cell Structure and Function Different Kind of Stress: A Case Study of Organelle Function and
by Zoom for Protein Trafficking (Ch 4)
he first tw interactive Media:
reeks: 1/25] |The Beak of the Finch (Ch 1)
1/27, ntifreeze Proteins in Antarctic Icefish (Ch 2)
2/1 and 2/3
lodule Quiz 1 (Ch 1 — 4): Thu 2/10 online, due Fri 2/11
lodule 2: 5 — Cell Membranes Module 2 Assignments due: Tue 3/1
(6 — Metabolism and Energy (Case Studies:
7 - Cellular Respiration (Osmosis is Serious Business: A Case Study of the Effect of Hypertonic]
8 - Photosynthesis land Hypotonic Solutions on Plant and Animal Cells (Ch 5)
[The Mystery of the Seven Deaths: A Case Study of Cellular Respiration|
Ch7)
Interactive Media:
[Enzyme Function - BCR-ABL Click and Learn: Cancer Treatment with]
[Enzyme Inhibitor (Ch 6)
Photosynthesis Interactive Video (Ch 8)
lodule Quiz 2 (Ch 5 — 8): Thu 3/3 online, due Fri 3/4
lodule 3: 0 Mitosis and —_CellIModule 3 Assignments: due Tue 3/29
[Reproduction Interactive Media:
10 Meiosis and Sexual 11-(Cell Cycle and Cancer Interactive Click and Learn (Ch 10)
[Reproduction jatural Selection in Humans: Malaria and the Sickle Cell Mutation (Ch|
12 Mendelian Inheritance 1)
[Patterns (Case Studies:
13 Chromosomes — andlEvolution of Human Skin Color: A Case Study of Natural Selection (Ch|
Inheritance 112)
Case Study of Gender and Chromosomal Sex (Ch 13)
[Tue 3/15 and Thu 3/17: No ClassModule Quiz 3 (Ch. 10-13): Thu 3/31 online, due Fri 4/1
- Spring Break
lodule 4: 14 DNA Structure and|Module 4 Assignments due: Tue 4/19
[Function (Case Studies:
115 — Genes and Proteins [The Sound of DNA: A Case Study of DNA Structure and Function (Chl
116 — Gene Expression 114)
atural Selection in the Rock Pocket Mouse: A Case Study of Mutations,
\Genes and Proteins (Ch 15)
Interactive Media:
[Evolving Switches, Evolving Bodies (Ch 16)
[Lactase Persistence - How Human Culture Affected the Evolution of This|
[Trait (Ch 16)
lodule Quiz 4 (Ch. 14-16): Thu 4/21 online, due Fri 4/22

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lodule 5:

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|Genomics

Biotechnology

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odule 5 Assignments due: Tue 5/3
(Case Studies:
\Gene Editing with CRISPR-Cas9 (Ch 17) Interactive Media:
Biology of SARS-CoV2 Click and Learn (Ch 17)

jodule 5 Quiz (Ch. 17 and 20): Tue 5/3 online due Wed 5/4 Optional]
Quiz 6: Wed 5/11 online, due Thu 5/12

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*Assignments and due dates can be amended by the instructor at any time. Changes will be posted as
announcements on Blackboard which are also emailed to students. Version 1-19-22

The instructional mode for this course is In-Person but for the first two weeks (January 24 — Feb 3) class will be
held remotely via Zoom at the scheduled class time. Join the Zoom meeting by clicking on the link in the
Biol17 Blackboard course site. Use your single sign-on (SSO) credentials (your UAlbany NetID and password)

to log in.

The course can also pivot to online in response to UAlbany COVID-19 guidelines. Students are expected to

follow all

university

https://www.albany.edu/covid-19

regulations

with

respect to COVID-19 health and safety protocols:
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Frequently Asked Questions and Answers:

Question: Where can I access the materials for the course?

Answer: All course resources and assignments are posted on Blackboard. There are five modules in the course,
and each is organized in the same way. On Bb, click on Course Materials, then click on the Module folder to
find the following materials:

Lecture Slides:
Pre-lecture and post lecture slides saved as PowerPoint and pdf files. Recorded video of lectures

Assignments:
Case Studies — There are two case studies per module, and each case study folder contains a worksheet,
additional readings or videos, and an assessment assignment. To earn points for the assignment, complete and
submit the questions that are in the “Do This Assessment....”” Assignment. The worksheets and any other files
in the folder are for you to learn the material, but these are not meant to be submitted.

Interactive Media - There are two interactive media assignments per module, and each interactive media folder
contains a link to a video or click and learn activity along with an assessment assignment. To earn points for the
assignment, complete and submit the questions that are in the “Do This Assessment....” Assignment. The
worksheets and any other files in the folder are for you to learn the material, but these are not meant to be
submitted.

Make-up Assignments — IF you are absent on a day when homeworks or a quiz are due, and have submitted an
Absence Accommodation Request Form, you can do the assignments and receive credit according to the
extension you stated in the form. Students who submit late assignments without absence accommodation will
have a late penalty applied to their scores as per the syllabus.

Study Resources:

Chapter study questions — Use these study questions to guide your preparation for the module quizzes. Work
through the textbook and lecture slides to find answers to these questions, and if you write them out, they will
be a great study outline for you to review.

Review videos — Videos on key topics are posted for each chapter. Additional links to review videos are given
in the lecture slides. These videos are meant to reinforce or supplement material covered in class.

Once a module has opened, you will have continuous access to that module’s resources and assignments for the
duration of the course. Any additional materials that are added during the course will be posted by date and
announced on Blackboard. Take the time to familiarize yourself with the Bb course set up and make sure you
know where to access the assignments! There is a bit of a learning curve to Bb, but once you have it figured out,
all the modules are set up the same way!

Question: The first quiz is approaching. What should I study?
Answer: Read all the reading assignments in the textbook, study (learn and understand) the chapter slides,

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review the study guide questions and your own notes. Practice explaining the material on the lecture slides, or
sketch diagrams (for example cell structure or mitosis) to practice your mastery of the topic. Make a study guide
to help you review the material.

Question: The textbook chapter is very long and there is a lot that the instructor did not cover. Am I still
responsible for all of that information?

Answer: Yes. You are responsible for reading the textbook, and understanding the topics presented in the
lecture. Generally, if the topics are covered on the lecture slides, then you are responsible for that material in the
textbook. If the textbook topic is never mentioned in class or in the lecture slides, then there will not be
questions about it in the assignments or quizzes.

Question: I got 16/20 questions right on the quiz. Is that an A, B, C or what?

Answer: If you want to know what letter grade your current score represents, divide the number of correct
questions (16) by the total number of questions (20). Then multiply by 100 to get the percent and look this up
on the grade cut-off table above. Example: 16/20= 0.80 0.80 x 100 = 80% 80% = B-

Question: I did poorly on the first quiz and earned only 60 points out of 100. What grade is this and what should
Ido?

Answer: Each question on the quiz is worth 5 points, so a 60 means that you got 12 questions right out of 20,
and your score is 60/100 (60%) and is a D-. What this means is that you missed the opportunity to earn 60
points toward your final grade (out of 1000 points). You can still earn enough points in the rest of the course to
get a good final grade, but only if you improve your performance dramatically.

Question: How much time should I devote to studying for this course?

Answer: In addition to attending class, my suggestion is that you devote time each week to: a) read the assigned
readings in the textbook and watch the videos (~3-4 hours), b) answer the study guide questions (~2-3 hours), c)
view and learn from the module chapter slides, make study notes (~ 8 hours), d) do old quiz questions for each
assigned chapter for practice (~2-3 hours), and do the assignments (~2-3 hours). Thus, the total estimated
weekly time needed to be successful in this class is about 17-20 hours. Any less than this will likely not yield
satisfactory results.

Question: I did not understand the material covered in the chapter slides. What should I do?
Answer:
1. Refer to the section of the textbook that covers this same topic and read it carefully. Sometimes the
textbook may offer alternative ways of explaining the same concepts, so using both resources is helpful.
2. Watch the assigned Bozeman.org biology videos posted in the lecture slides (greenbox videos) or in the
Review videos folder on Blackboard for most of the topics covered in class. Find other videos on
YouTube such as Khan Academy or Crash Course Biology on the topics that you have trouble with.
3. Contact the instructor to arrange for Zoom office hours meeting with your instructor or TA or ask
questions by email.
4. Visit the IBASS center and meet with a tutor to go over your questions. It will be most useful if you
prepare a list of questions and have spent some time reviewing the material/watching videos on the
topics that you have questions about.
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5. Get tutoring help from the academic support center: https://www.albany.edu/advisement/

Question: I missed an assignment or quiz. Can I take a make-up or get an extension to complete the work?
Answer: To be eligible to make up an assignment past the due date, dated documentation will be required that is
valid from 24 hours prior and through the due date of the assignment or quiz. If you are eligible for a make-up,
email the Absence Accommodation Request form to the TA: Alex Lemus (alemus@albany.edu). If approved,
you can do the assignment on Bb without a late penalty.

Question: I need more points - can you give me a special bonus assignment?

Answer: There are no individual bonus points to be earned. Your grade will be determined based on the number
of points you earn by taking the exams and completing the assignments. Any bonus points that may be available
during the course are for all students to earn. Please do not ask for individual bonus points, extra credit, or grade
changes. This is not fair to other students and will place me in the awkward position of saying no to you. If you
had extenuating circumstances that prevented you from completing your work during the semester, it was your
responsibility to contact me promptly (within one week of the due date or before) to submit documentation and
arrange for make-ups etc. Believe me when I say that I have heard it all.

Question: I need a letter of recommendation. Can I ask the instructor for a letter of recommendation?

Answer: In the current course format, it may not be possible for me to get to know you well enough (other than
knowing your academic performance in the course) to write a detailed letter of recommendation. If a more
detailed letter is required, you should seek such letters from instructors of relatively smaller semester-length
courses, where the instructor has had repeated opportunities to observe you and get to know you well during
class or office hours. However, if you are pro-active and meet with me a few times in office hours during the
semester, then I may be able to write you a more detailed letter. In any case, you will need to include the
following in any letter request: resume, personal statement, semester you took Bio130 and your final grade.

Question: I noticed that chapter 9 is not being covered — is this correct?
Answer: Correct, we are not going to cover chapter 9. This content will be covered in Bio131 (Intro Bio 2) or in
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ABIO131 Introductory Biology I — Ecology and Physiology Spring Syllabus

Course number: ABIO 131

Class no: 8469

Credit Hours: 3

Lecture times: Section 1 (7022): Monday & Wednesday 1:10 PM - 2:30 PM
Section 2 (7023): Monday & Wednesday 3:00 PM - 4:20 PM

Lecture location: LC18

Lecturer: Dr. Elise Vogt, PhD (she, her, hers)

E-mail: egervais@albany.edu
Office: Biology 110

Office Hours: Tuesday 12-1:30PM and Wednesday 10:30AM-12:30PM in Bio 110, or by appointment

Contacting Dr. Vogt: Please feel free to email me with content or logistics questions or concerns anytime
(address above)! Keep in mind that you may not get an immediate response to your email — I will respond to
your email as soon as possible, but you should not expect a response between 3PM and 8AM or over the
weekends or school breaks. Sending multiple emails will not result in a faster response.

Any email to any instructor or TA should contain at least your name, the course title and/or number and your
specific question or request. Please put the course name or number in the subject line. If your email does not
contain any identifying information or comes from an address other than your UAlbany email address, you may
not receive a response.

Prerequisites: ABIO 121 or 130 or equivalent transfer credits.

Catalog Course Description: Second course in a two-semester sequence which offers a comprehensive survey
of the structures and functions common to all living systems at the molecular, cellular, organismal, and
population levels. This course emphasizes evolutionary principles, ecology, anatomy, and physiology. May not
be taken for credit by students who have credit for A BIO 110 or A BIO 120. Students must complete A BIO
131 with a C- or better to register for A BIO 212Y or A BIO 217. Prerequisite(s): A BIO 130 or A BIO 121.
This course fulfills the Natural Sciences General Education requirement

Detailed Course Description: This introductory level course will cover a wide range of topics designed to
introduce students to many biological concepts. As the second course in the introductory biology sequence, we
will move from the molecular, subcellular, and single cellular level to the level of tissues, organs, whole
organisms, and populations. We will study how plants and animals grow, develop, and function through
investigations into their anatomy and physiology. We will also investigate evolutionary concepts, interactions
between animals and plants and many other ecological concepts as well as biodiversity, and conservation. The
overarching goal of this course is for students to gain an understanding of how scientists study a wide variety of
different organisms and environments, and for students to gain a broad, solid foundation of biological

knowledge. Topics covered may include but are not limited to the structure and function of plants and animals,
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biodiversity, evolutionary biology, developmental biology, ecology, and bio-conservation.

ABIO 131 fulfills the Natural Science general education requirement. Natural Sciences courses enable students
to demonstrate:

an understanding of the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation,
hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence
an understanding of the application of scientific data, concepts, and models in the natural sciences

an understanding of the major principles and concepts that form the basis of the knowledge covered in
the course and a command of the relevant terminology appropriate for basic discourse in the particular
discipline or disciplines of the course

they have become more knowledgeable consumers of scientific information and are prepared to make
informed decisions on contemporary issues involving scientific information acquired in the course.

Course Objectives:

At the end of this course, successful students will have gained:

A broad knowledge of evolution and evolutionary mechanisms and be able to apply that knowledge to
discussions of the evolution of newly introduced phenotypes and the creation and maintenance of
biodiversity.

A broad knowledge of plant form and function, adaptations and reproductive strategies, and be able to
draw connections between form and function in newly introduced plant species.

A broad knowledge of animal form and function, and how each contributes to animal homeostasis, as
well as be able to draw connections between animal form and function in newly introduced animal
species.

An in-depth knowledge of the maintenance of homeostasis in animals — specifically humans — via many
body systems and will be able to make connections between changes in environmental conditions and
the consequences to animal homeostasis.

A broad knowledge of ecology, biodiversity and biological conservation concepts as well as a broad
understanding of current ecological and conservation concerns.

Required Course Materials:

Student iClicker - must be purchased and registered via blackboard before class Monday, January 31st.
Access to a Reliable Computer with Reliable Internet Access: This course requires consistent and
reliable internet access. I strongly encourage you to have a back-up plan in case of a computer crash or
an internet outage.

co This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER), and all course materials will be
provided free of charge through the course blackboard page. Most of the course materials can be
accessed with a mobile device (tablet or phone) but some of blackboard’s functions are not fully
optimized for mobile.

Course Logistics: This course will be offered in person and the assignments will be online via blackboard. I
cannot offer this course in alternative formats (fully online or in a fully asynchronous format), but every effort
has been made to accommodate those that may need to be out of class for short periods of time.

a.

Please note: Due to the ever-changing circumstances, all course policies, logistics, and due dates
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outlined here may be changed or amended at the discretion of the instructor at any time. Any changes
that become necessary will be announced in class (if possible) and on the course blackboard page.
Changes will also be noted in an amended syllabus in colored text, then posted to blackboard to replace
the original syllabi. Every effort will be made to maintain the lecture schedule and due dates listed in the
course calendar as well as the original course policies and logistics outlined here.

1. Familiarize yourself with blackboard: Everything you need for this course will be available through
blackboard. If you’ve never used blackboard before, please take a bit of time to just click around and
find everything you need!

a. Students are responsible for all materials, schedules, and announcements posted to Blackboard
throughout the semester and should check for updates frequently. The Blackboard gradebook
should be checked frequently for accuracy.

2. Read the Entire Syllabus: This syllabus is an outline of my expectations for you and of what you can
expect from me. You’ ll find the course schedule, including the lecture schedule and all due dates, a
grade breakdown, course policies, and information on where to go/how to ask for help. You are
responsible for all of the information in the syllabus and on blackboard for this course.

a. Initial changes made to the syllabus due to the delayed start of classes were limited to the course
calendar (lecture topics and due dates were shifted, but changes did not impact the number of
assignments, assignment point values, or other course policies/logistics).

3. Familiarize yourself with Waymaker: Waymaker is the online platform provided through blackboard
for this course. It will contain reading materials, self-checks, Waymaker quizzes, and other materials
you will use throughout the semester. The folder near the top of the course content page labeled
“Succeeding with Waymaker” will walk you through each feature and help you get set up for
communication through Waymaker as well.

4. Keep up with Assignments each week: There will be a folder for each Waymaker chapter on
Blackboard that will contain the Waymaker study plan link and the Waymaker chapter quiz. I may also
add short videos, articles, or other relevant material to these folders as the semester progresses.

a. In each Waymaker Chapter Folder, there will be a link to that chapters Study Plan and quiz.

i. You will use the study plan link to access the content in Waymaker. Start with the Why it
matters — this short blurb puts the content in the chapter into perspective by showing you how
it’s relevant to ‘real-life’.

il. ‘Show what you know’ is a pre-test on the chapter’s content. While this is not required, it is
strongly recommended. Completing the pre-test will help both you and I know what topics
you’re already familiar with and which ones may be more difficult. These questions can be
completed as often as you like as practice for the Waymaker quizzes.

iii. Next, you will start working through the study plan section by section. At the end of each section,
you will be provided with a set of practice questions labelled Self-check. These questions are
graded on completion, not correctness and completion of each self-check for the chapter will
earn you 10 points.

iv. ‘Putting it together’ section is a quick recap of the material in context.

v. Once you’ve completed your work on the chapter, you should complete your first attempt at the

chapter quiz — you’ll need to navigate back to blackboard to access the quiz from the chapter
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folder. You will not be able to access it from within the Waymaker study plan page.

b. Waymaker Assignment Due Dates: Due dates for Waymaker self-checks and Waymaker quizzes can
all be found on the course calendar below — they will be listed as a chapter due date (for example:
Chapter | is due on 2/3 which means the self-checks and the Waymaker chapter | quiz will both be
due by 11:59PM on 2/3). Unless otherwise noted in the calendar, all chapter assignments will be due
at 11:59PM on the date listed. You can find more details about these assignments below.

5. Recording/photos in class: Audio recordings of lectures are helpful for many students and are allowed
and encouraged. I do not allow photography or video recording in class for any reason. You will get a
copy of the slides I am showing in class via blackboard prior to the lecture and can easily mark down the
answers to iClicker questions in your notes. There is no reason to take a picture of the lecture slides at
any time — this is incredibly distracting for me and disruptive for your classmates. If you’re struggling to
see the details on a slide, please move closer to the front of the room, or bring a laptop, tablet, or printed
version of the slides — please do not take a picture to zoom in on.

a. I will try to provide lecture recordings (audio voice overs — no video) in PowerPoint format as often
as possible. Technological issues do occasionally occur in the lecture center that may impact the
ability to record lecture or may impact the quality of the recording. I’ll do my best to provide voice
overs for each lecture but cannot guarantee the recording quality or that recordings will be available
for every lecture.

6. iClicker Policies: Each student is required to have an iClicker and have it registered via the appropriate
link on Blackboard before class on Monday, January 31. Students will individually earn participation
points by using their iClickers to answer questions asked during each lecture. Please find additional
details for participation and participation make-ups below.

a. Any dishonesty/ cheating regarding iClickers will result in no attendance/participation points for the
day in question, loss of all attendance/participation make-ups (whether complete or incomplete) and
may result in referral to the University for Academic Dishonesty (see statement below) for all
students involved.

b. Bringing a classmates iClicker to class to respond for them when they are not in attendance
(including clicking for a classmate that has left the room to use the bathroom or get a coffee) will not
be allowed under any circumstances. Any student using multiple iClickers in class will have all
iClickers in their possession confiscated. iClickers will be returned only to the student to whom they
are registered after a one-on-one meeting has been conducted with the professor.

7. Active learning: Students in General Biology should be prepared to be active and interactive learners.
Class will be a mixture of lecture, small group discussions, and in-class activities designed to help
students gain a deeper understanding of the material. Students will be expected to be attentive and
respectful in lecture — disruptive or disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated. Students are expected to
seek help when they need it for any reason and will be responsible for their own learning, participating
in discussions, and completing assignments in a timely manner throughout the semester. Students are
also strongly encouraged to advocate for themselves by contacting the instructor when they need help
with a topic or accommodations surrounding life events.

8. Working alone: As with all college courses, you will only get out of this course only what you put into
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it. The more attention you give the material as you review it, and the more thought and effort you put
into the assignments, the better you will do, and the more prepared you will be for future biology
courses or a career where physiology may be helpful (i.e., healthcare!). I strongly encourage you to
study together and review the material with a classmate or small group using social distancing when
appropriate/necessary (zoom is a great option for this!). However, I fully expect that each of my students
will be completing lecture quizzes entirely on their own. Please see the section on plagiarism below.

9. Self-Advocacy: Students are expected to seek help from the instructor when they need it for any reason.
I often hear from students around the end of the semester that have had personal or family issues or
tragedies, extensive medical issues, had a very hard semester, etc. that has affected the student’s ability
to concentrate or complete their coursework. I am more than happy to work with you with on these
issues as they arise, but I cannot make exceptions for you at or after the end of the semester. Please keep
me in the loop if you’ll be missing class, assignments, or are struggling so I can help you navigate these
issues, at least for my class. If you wait until after the grade dispute deadline for the assignments in
question, or wait until reading day, or later to bring them to my attention, I will not be able to help you.

Grades: Grades will be broken down as follows — 1000 points can be earned for the entire semester:

Item (otal points = 1000
Participation 26 Lectures, Count 22, 5 points each.

IMax of 110 points for combined in-class and participation make-ups
\Waymaker Self-Checks 180 Points 20 Chapters, Count top 18 Self-Checks, 10 points each
|Waymaker Quizzes 360 Points 20 Chapters, Count top 18 Self-Checks, 20 points each
[Lecture Quizzes 350 Points 7 lecture-based quizzes, Count top 5, 70 points each.

1. Participation (110 points) — Students will earn 5 points during each class period starting on Monday,
January 31 for actively participating in lecture using their iClicker — this excludes the first two days of
class. Points will be earned by answering at least 75% of the questions asked during any class period
(starting promptly at 1:10PM or 3PM and ending at 2:30PM or 4:20PM respectively). If you fall below
the 75% response rate because you arrived late, left early, left and returned during the class period,
were on the wrong iClicker frequency, had low or dead iClicker batteries, forgot your iClicker or
missed answering 25% or more of the questions during a lecture, you will not get credit for
participation with your iClicker for that day. Points will be available for a total of 26 class periods and a
maximum of 110 (22 classes) participation points — this allows you to miss 4 days of class without
penalty. Additionally, lecture participation make-up assignments will be available on blackboard for
each lecture (see details below). The maximum number of participation points (points earned in class
with your iClicker combined with participation make-up assignments) you can earn will be capped at
110 points.

a. Accommodations will not be made for missing class beyond the four skip days and the provided
make- up assignments.

b. Participation make-ups: Should it become necessary for you to quarantine, isolate, or miss class
for any other reason (personal or family illness or emergency, religious observation, sports or
performance schedules, field trips, vacations, etc.), or if you did not earn points with your iClicker
for any of the reasons listed above, you will be expected to review that day’s post-lecture slides

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(and/or the lecture recording if available), then complete a participation make-up to earn that day’s
missed participation points. You may complete lecture participation make-ups after missing lecture
at any time, for any reason, without permission from the instructor.

Participation make-up assignments will appear below the accompanying lecture slides at SPM on the
day the lecture was given. Each participation make-up will contain a short series of multiple-choice
or true/false questions on the content covered in that day’s lecture. You must answer the make-up
questions correctly to earn participation points. There will be no timer for the participation make-up,
but you will have only one attempt for each participation make-up assignment. I will not reopen,
extend, or reset participation make-up assignments for any reason. Please do not begin working on a
make-up until you’re confident you have a good internet connection, time to complete the questions
asked, have reviewed the materials, etc.

Participation make-up assignments MUST be completed within 1 week of the missed lecture
(due at SPM one week after it appeared) at which point, the make-up assignment will disappear and
no longer be available. Extensions for make-ups will not be provided for any reason — please do not
ask!

Points for all participation points earned in class and by completing make-ups will be added together
at the end of the semester for a maximum of 110 points.

2. Self-Checks (180 points): At the end of each sub-section (Tile) for each chapter in Waymaker, there
will be a set of ‘self-check’ questions. Completion of these questions at the end of each sub-section will
earn you up to 10 points per chapter for a maximum of 180 points (20 chapters, drop your two lowest
self-check grades). Your grade will be based only on the percentage of self-checks you have completed
for that chapter- correct answers are not required for self-check points to be earned. You must answer
each set of questions at least once before the deadline to earn credit. You may re-do the self-check
questions as often as you like for review purposes — this will not change your self-check grade. Self-
Checks will be Due by 11:59PM on Thursdays (please see the course calendar below for exact chapter
due dates).

a.

3.

Self-checks are automatically graded, and grades will change as you complete more of the sections
within the chapter. You must complete the self-check for each sub-section of the chapter to earn full
credit. Re-doing the questions at the end of a single section will not change your grade.

Your two (2) lowest chapter self-check grades will be dropped at the end of the semester. This will
not be reflected in the blackboard gradebook (all your grades will show up) but it can be accounted
for in the grade calculator. Dr. V’s final gradebook will use a formula to drop the lowest scores for
this category.

If you find any discrepancy in the automatically posted grades for self-checks, please let me know as
soon as possible and no more than | week after the deadline for that chapter.

The bottom of each tile on the Waymaker chapter page will indicate whether or not the self-checks
for that section have been completed, and whether or not you need to continue to review that content
based on your self-check and Waymaker quiz performance.

Waymaker Quizzes (360 points): At the end of each chapter, students will complete a multiple-
choice quiz worth 20 points for a maximum of 360 points. Your top 18 Waymaker quiz scores will be
counted (20 quizzes, drop 2 lowest Waymaker quiz scores). Waymaker quizzes will be due on

Thursday nights by 11:59PM after we finish the chapter in class. All due dates can be found in the
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course calendar. Waymaker quizzes will not be accepted late. Your first attempt at each Waymaker
quiz should be completed early — even before we work on the content in class. This will allow you
time to ask questions and study the content before taking the second attempt. Think of the Waymaker
quizzes as practice for the Lecture Quizzes and use these to know what you should spend some more
time studying.

a. Waymaker quizzes are specifically designed to keep you on top of the material as you go and gauge
your understanding of the content within the chapter. The number of questions per quiz may vary
from chapter to chapter, but questions within a quiz will all be equally weighted. You will have two
attempts for each Waymaker quiz, and the highest earned score will be counted for each — you must
answer questions correctly to earn points on quizzes.

b. Once you open a quiz, you must complete it — navigating away from the quiz or closing it will
automatically submit your attempt. Additional attempts will not be granted for accidently closing the
quiz, loss of internet connection, computer crashes or updates, etc.

c. You must actively submit your Waymaker quiz when you are finished — closing the quiz window
does not submit your attempt.

d. Your two lowest Waymaker quiz scores will be dropped at the end of the semester. This will not be

reflected in the gradebook but is accounted for in the grade calculator and Dr. V’s final gradebook.

If you find any discrepancy in the automatically posted grades for Waymaker quizzes, please let me

know as soon as possible and no more than | week after the deadline for that chapter.

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4. Lecture Quizzes: On each of the dates listed in the course calendar below, a multi-Lecture quiz will
be given via blackboard. Each lecture quiz will contain several multiple-choice style questions and
may contain questions that ask you to label diagrams, or correctly order evens in a mechanism. The
content covered in each of the in- person lectures listed for each lecture quiz is fair game for these
quizzes. Lecture quiz questions will be weighted based on their difficulty (for example, a multiple-
choice question may be worth less than a multi-part diagram) for a total of 70 points per Lecture
Quiz. You will be able to see the point value for each question as you come to it during the quiz and
instructions will let you know if the questions are equally weighted or not. Lecture quizzes will
typically be available from 5PM on a Wednesday until 12PM (noon) the following Friday. Please
note that Lecture Quiz #7 be available from Monday 5/2 at SPM until Wednesday 5/4 at 12PM
(noon). Please see the course calendar for availability and due dates for each Lecture quiz.

a. Blackboard quizzes will appear at the availability start date and time listed in the course
schedule. Each student will be able to see one question on their quiz at a time and will not be able to
backtrack to redo previous questions. Each student will be given two attempts at this quiz with
different questions each time and the higher score earned will count. Students will have 40 minutes
for each quiz and the quiz will be automatically submitted whether you are done or not at the 40-
minute mark. The quiz link will disappear at the end of the availability window and will no longer be
available to start. If you are actively working on a quiz when the availability window ends, you will
be able to finish it and will get the full 40 minutes (Example: if you open the quiz at 11:45AM on
Friday, you’ ll have the full 40 minutes even though the availability window closes at 12PM). You
will not be permitted to open the quiz after 11:59AM on the due date.

b. Please NOTE: Dr. Vogt reserves the right to change lecture quiz format if cheating and/or
collaboration on lecture quizzes becomes an issue. You will be notified with as much notice as

possible if the format of the lecture quiz will be changed. If changes to quizzes or their availability
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and due dates are needed for any reason (in case of cancelled classes due to instructor illness, a snow

or other weather-related emergency, changes in the course calendar, etc.) you will be notified via

blackboard announcement and in class, if possible, with as much notice as possible.

Your top 5 out of 7 lecture quiz scores will be counted — each will be worth 70 points for a

maximum of 350 points.

d. Any student found or suspected to be cheating or engaging in any form of academic dishonesty

during a lecture quiz will be given a zero for that quiz and referred for judicial action.

If you miss a lecture quiz for a valid, legal reason, you must provide documentation of that absence
AND complete the make-up lecture quiz within one week. Failure to provide adequate
documentation within one week will result in the loss of the make-up and a grade of zero for that
lecture quiz.

i. [| will not provide lecture quiz make-ups without documentation of a valid, legal reason for
missing the quiz - documentation for your absence must cover the entire quiz availability period
or a make- up may not be available.

ii. If you know you will be missing a lecture quiz ahead of time, you MUST let me know in
advance so we can make appropriate arrangements — make-ups will not be provided for conflicts
you knew about in advance (court dates, vacation or field trips, sports travel, performance
schedules, interviews or job training, doctors’ appointments that are not emergency care,
religious observance, etc.)

iii. You may not make- up or re-do a quiz that you have already taken for any reason.

Grade Policy

Final Grades will be distributed as follows with no curve. Letter grades will be assigned based on the number

of points a student earns throughout the semester — NOT the percentage. For example, 925 points does not
round to 93%. An A is assigned only to students earning at least 929.5 points. Students are expected to check
their posted grades regularly and should not be surprised about their final grade in ABIO 131. Grades will be

rounded to the nearest tenth of a point (earned points, not percentages) and 0.5 -0.9 points will be rounded up to
the next point. 0.1-0.4 will be rounded down to the nearest point.

umber of Points Earned [Letter Grade umber of Points Earned [Letter Grade

929.5 IA (769.4-729.5 IC

29.4-899.5 |A- (729.4-699.5 (C-
899.4-869.5 IB+ 699.4-669.5 ID+
869.4-829.5 IB (669.4-639.5 ID
829.4-799.5 IB- 1639.4-599.5 ID-
(799.4-769.5 C+ 599.4 IE

e Grade Calculator: An excel document containing a full grade calculation worksheet can be found on the
course content page on blackboard. Please fill out this calculator using only grades posted in blackboard.
This calculator includes all of the same formulas I use in my final gradebook, so what you calculate will

match what is in the gradebook if you have input your grades correctly (directly from blackboard as
listed) and followed the instructions given (at the bottom of the excel document). You should not be
surprised by your grade in this course at any time.

S/U Option: You may elect to take this course with the S/U option until April 4, 2022. Instead of a letter grade

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you will be assigned a grade of satisfactory (equivalent to any grade of C or above) or Unsatisfactory
(equivalent of any grade C- or below). These cut offs are set but the University and I cannot change them.
Please take into consideration the following points before making this decision:
1. Students are limited to selecting the S/U option only twice in their undergraduate career and only for
classes below the 300 level.
A grade of U means no credit is earned while a grade of C-, D+, D, or D will carry credit.
3. For many upper division biology courses, you must have a C- or higher in this course as a prerequisite —
a grade of U will prevent you from enrolling in those courses.
4. Please discuss this option with your academic advisor before moving forward as this may have
implications on financial aid or time to degree completion.

Ask questions when you have them! I LOVE biology! I LOVE to teach biology — I am in this job to see my
students faces light up when something clicks or sinks in! I am always happy to help you understand a difficult
concept. Please ask questions via email, in the office hours or in class!

1. Email: Email Dr. Vogt with your questions anytime! I am more than happy to try to tackle your content
questions via email. Please keep in mind, I won’t typically answer emails between 3PM and 8AM on
weekdays or over the weekend, but I will get back to you as soon as I am able.

2. Office hours: Office hours will be held as listed at the top of the syllabus and you will be notified via
blackboard announcement (and announcement in class if possible) of any changes to office hours
throughout the semester. During office hours, I will be in my office and ready chat about whatever
content you’re working on. You may drop by during this time as your schedule allows to ask questions
or to listen to others ask questions. You don’t need to let me know you’ll stop by or have an
appointment ahead of time. If I will be somewhere other than my office, there will be a sign on my door
to let you know — I will occasionally be in IBASS for office hours.

a. Office hours by appointment: If my regular office hours don’t work with your schedule, but you’d
like to talk about course content or other concerns, please send me an email to make an appointment.

Academic Success and Support: General Biology I and II both cover a very large amount of content relatively
quickly and many students that struggle and don’t actively seek help, will quickly fall behind. We very strongly
encourage you to attend faculty office hours for help with any material that you are not comfortable with!

In addition to faculty office hours, General Biology students also have access to the Introductory Biology
Academic Support Service aka IBASS in biology room 253 starting on 1/31 when classes are in session.
IBASS provides FREE walk- in academic support in many forms:

e Walk-in one-on-one and small group tutoring for help with course content or assignments -available
anytime the space is open, without an appointment. Please note that the tutors will not give you answers
to quiz questions and do not have the quiz answer keys, but they are more than happy to help you study
and prepare for a quiz!

e Tutors can also help with time management, study skills for science courses, any many other
organizational issues.

e IBASS is specifically designed as an open space for individuals and small groups to gather and study.

e There are several computer stations for students to access Waymaker, lecture materials and other course
materials. IBASS also has hard copies of the General biology textbook and many other resources.

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Please take advantage of these resources frequently to help you stay on top of difficult material.

Additional Course Policies Around Grades:

The following course policies are in place to guide student learning and help the students to get the most out of
General Biology: Ecology and Physiology. This course is designed to give you an overview of many different
areas of biological sciences, and our focus will be on learning about each topic, retaining that information, and

understanding how that information will be useful in your future biology courses and life in general and not on
memorizing the material and repeating it on a quiz.

1.

Emergencies/ Missing Assignments — if at any time throughout the semester you are unable to
complete your work due to a personal or family illness or emergency, a death in the family, or other
extreme extenuating circumstances, please be in touch with Dr. Vogt as soon as possible. I will make
every effort to provide appropriate extensions or make-up assignments for work missed due to these
types of issues. You do not need to disclose your personal situation if you are not comfortable doing so,
but I will expect that you are not going to take advantage and request extensions or make-ups because
you were irresponsible. I cannot provide extensions/ make-ups more than a week after an
incident/event/issue arises — please be in touch as soon as possible so we can get you back on track
quickly.

a. Extensions and/or make-ups will only be assigned if the professor is contacted within 1 week of
a missed due date. The only time exceptions will be made to this rule is if documentation is
provided to show an inability to complete schoolwork and to communicate with faculty lasted for
longer than 7 days and extends at least one day prior to the due date.

b. I cannot provide retroactive extensions or assign additional work, especially on an individualized
basis on or after Thursday, May 5, after the semester has ended, or after final grades have been
posted to the University.

c. Make-up assignments provided in extreme extenuating circumstances will cover the same content as
the original missed course work, will replace the grades for any missed work, and should be
expected to take the same amount of time and effort as the missed work. Make-up assignments will
be subject to the same course rules and policies, and on-time submission will be required. A due date
will be provided along with specific instructions for each make-up assignment. Make-up work will
not be accepted more than 24 hours late.

d. Students seeking multiple make-up assignments throughout the semester may be asked to provide
additional documentation for their continued or multiple absences.

Grade disputes: All disputes regarding posted grades must be submitted in writing according to the

guidelines below within 1 week of the grade being posted. Dr. Vogt will NOT discuss grade disputes

before or after class, during office hours, or at any other time in person. Grade disputes frequently take
some research to resolve which requires time and access to all course and grading materials. Please be
patient with this process. Disputes that are not submitted in writing, are in anyway hostile or
disrespectful, or are incomplete will not be acknowledged or addressed. Grade disputes for all
assignment types MUST be submitted within one week of the grade being posted.

a. No disputes for posted grades will be accommodated after 12PM (Noon) on 5/5.

b. Any written grade dispute must contain: Your name, Student ID number, the course name or
number, information about the grade you are disputing (day of class, assignment number, etc.), and

evidence that the posted grade is incorrect. Grade disputes that are missing this information or that
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are submitted more than one week after the grade was posted may not be addressed.

3. End of semester grades: At the end of the semester, I often hear from students that are a few points
away from the letter grade they wanted. In fairness to all students enrolled in this course, I will NOT
provide additional points, assignments, bonus work, or extensions to any individual without appropriate
and timely documentation, especially at or after the end of the semester, for any reason. Please DO NOT
ask.

a. If you have personal, family health issues or emergencies throughout the semester that are affecting
your ability to complete your work, focus on your studies, and/or do well in my course, please bring
them to my attention as they come up. We can work together to make sure you are able to stay on
top of the material and complete all your assignments. I will not provide retroactive extensions at the
end of the semester.

b. Final grades will not be posted on blackboard or provided via email. Please use the grade calculator
to calculate your final grade.

University Academic Integrity Policy: All students will be held to a high standard of academic integrity and
the University’s policies will be strictly enforced. Those policies can be found on the University website:
http://www.albany.edu/undergraduate_bulletin/regulations.html. Any student work that contains material that
matches another source (including another student’s work) will be subject to stringent review and may result in
loss of points and other penalties. No assignments may be submitted by the same student on two occasions. If
you submit a document in error, please contact me immediately so we can fix the issue without missing an
assignment deadline.

e Plagiarism: Plagiarism for the purposes of this course will be defined as any work submitted for a grade
that is not entirely your own. This includes any work copied entirely or in part from another student,
work completed entirely or in part by anyone other than the student submitting the work, or work copied
entirely or in part from any published or freely available source materials. If you did not do all of the
work entirely on your own, you may not submit it for my course to earn credit.

e Academic integrity violations regarding quizzes include but may not be limited to the following:
anyone other than the student completing the quiz, posting quiz questions on any public or private
forum, website, or sharing them through private means (email, text, etc.), or collaboration between two
students or a student and any other individual on a quiz. Anyone found to be sharing quiz questions or
collaborating on quizzes will be reported to community standards office for academic integrity
violations.

University Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Reasonable accommodations will be provided for students
with documented physical, sensory, systemic, medical, cognitive, learning, and mental health (psychiatric)
disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring accommodation in this class, please notify the
Disability Access and Inclusion Student Services (DAISS) (formerly the DRC) (dre@albany.edu , 518 -442-
5501). Upon verification and after the registration process is complete, DIASS will provide you with a letter
that informs the course instructor that you are a student with a disability registered with the DIASS and list the
recommended reasonable accommodations.
e Please notify Dr. Vogt if you are registered with the DIASS and require any accommodations that will
affect this course as soon as possible. I am happy to make adjustments to the course and
assignments/quizzes for you but cannot do so retroactively or without your documentation.

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ABIO 131, Spring 2022 Course Schedule and Due Dates (Amended for delayed start)
|All due dates listed here are the responsibility of the student without further reminders. Participation points will be earned in lecture, Self-checks &
aymaker Quizzes (listed as a chapter due date) are due at 11:59PM on the date listed unless otherwise noted.
[Lecture quizzes will cover all content in the lectures listed and will be available as listed here — please note the shortened time-period for Lecture
uiz #7.
[Lecture topics and due dates listed here are subject to change at Dr. Vogt’s discretion. Changes will be announced in lecture and on Blackboard with
s much notice as possible.
Week [Monday [Tuesday \Wednesday [Thursday [Friday
1/24 1/25 1/26 1/27 1/28
1 First day of classes [Lecture 2: Chapter 1: Scope of Ecology and
[Lecture 1: ABIO 131 course IBiomes (tiles 1-3)
lintroduction
1/31 2/1 2/2 2/3 2/4
2 (Lecture 3: Chapter 1: Population [Lecture 4: Chapter 2: Energy and (Chapter 1 Due Lecture Quiz #1 Due
land Environment lat 12PM (Noon)
(Community Ecology (tiles 4 and
iS) ILecture Quiz #1 Live at SPM (Chapter 1-2,
ILectures 1-4)
liClicker required in class!
2/7 2/8 2/9 2/10 2/11
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ABIO 201 Introduction to Biological Investigations Fall Syllabus

Course number: ABIO 201
Class no:

Credit Hours: |

Lab times: TBD

Lab location: TBD

Course Coordinator: Dr. Christine Gervasi Ph.D. (she, her, hers)

E-mail: cgervasi@albany.edu
Office: Biology 109

Office Hours: Mondays 1—2pm and Tuesdays 9-10am in Biology 109, or email in advance
foran in person or Zoom appointment.

How to Contact Me: by email is best. Due to high email traffic, please allow at least 24 hours for a response,
and don't expect responses on weekends or after 8pm.

Lab Instructor: note name, office location and hours:
Prerequisites: ABIO 130, 131, and ACHM 120, 121, 124, 125 (or ACHM 115, 116).

Course Description: This is a |-credit hour first course in a two-semester laboratory sequence designed for
biology majors. Students will learn the process of scientific investigation, collaborate in designing, conducting
and analyzing experiments, develop the ability to communicate in scientific format, and gain expertise in a variety
of laboratory instrumentation, techniques, skills and procedures.

Course Goals: Biology is the science of life and life is complex and interrelated on every level, from molecules
to cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organisms, populations, communities, ecosystems, biomes and finally the
biosphere. This theme of complexity and the responsibility we have for this planet will accompany you as we
explore the diversity of life, how it evolved, how animals have adapted to their environments in their anatomy,
physiology and behavior, and how they are affected by it, all with an eye to how other life forms impact us and
how we humans impact them. Other themes that will lead you through the semester are learning important tools
and skills regarding scientific instruments and techniques, using a methodical and logical approach to
experimentation, finding, understanding and evaluating appropriate scientific literature and using it to support
scientific communications, and presenting scientific information.

Course Objectives: At the end of this course successful students will be able to:
¢ Operate scientific instruments competently and use techniques proficiently (Technological
Competency)
¢ Understand fundamental biological concepts (Natural Sciences)
¢ Use the scientific method appropriately (Critical Thinking and Reasoning)

¢ Find, evaluate and use appropriate scientific information (Information Literacy)
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¢ Communicate scientific content orally (Oral Communication Competency)

¢ Use their knowledge to make informed decisions about contemporary scientific issues (Global
Learning)

+ Improve time management and organizational skills (this is not a University competency, but very
useful)

Course Requirements:

3. Computer:
You will need access to a computer to access information and complete assessments.

e IfSUNY is open and you are on campus, the library computers are available. Off campus, use local
libraries.

e Ifyou do not have a PC or Mac, you may be able to request assistance through one of the following
sites:https://albany.jotform.com/200777729657066, https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/cares.
https://www.albany.edu/financialaid/

e For software available through the university, check here:
https://wiki.albany.edu/display/public/askit/ITS+Software+Catalog

4. Wi-Fi:
This class has online assessments! You must have stable Wi-Fi long enough to submit your work on time. If
you have unstable internet, submit early!

5. Blackboard:
We will use Blackboard for delivery of course materials. If you need help with Blackboard please go to
https://help.blackboard.com/Learn/Student?utm_source=odhm.

6. Lab manual:
Will be provided to you first day in lab. This is your workbook for the semester which you mustbring to lab
every week.

7. PPE:
Mask and Safety Goggles are required for face to face modules

What you need to know
We want you to be successful in this course! This is a large class and exceptions can’t be made on an

individual basis, in fairness to all other students in the course, so please know and understand the rules. Not
knowing what isexpected in this course will affect your grade!

HELP!
If you are struggling in this class, or have ongoing personal, family or health issues throughout the semester
that are affecting your performance, please do something promptly! Let your lab instructor know - do not wait
until the end of the semester to inform us of your issues because we will not provide retroactive extensions or
makeups at semester end (see ASSESSMENTS below). If you feel you can’t dedicate the time or mental

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energy necessary to being successful in school, talk to your advisor about your options. Sometimes it is more
important to take care of yourself and other priorities in your life; please keep in mind that withdrawing from a
class/semester you have little chance in doing well in is not shameful but often a smart choice.

Here are some resources to help you:
a. For help with mental health,

¢ We have professionals at SUNY Counseling And Psychological Services: call 518-442-
5800, or emailconsulation@albany.edu

e You can talk to a fellow student through Middle Earth Peer Assistance: call 518-442-5777
or visithttps://www.albany.edu/middleearthcafe/discussions.shtml

¢ Here are links on how to maintain mental health that may be helpful if you don’t want to reach out:

¢ Coping strategies
https://www.albany.edu/counseling center/coping.shtml; Psych2Go
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkJEpR7JmS36tajD34Gp4VA;
PsychologyToday https://www.psychologytoday.com/us

e HeadSpace https://www.headspace.com/ny

b. Talk to your lab instructor if there is anything unclear with the content or organization of this course or
if you have a personal situation that keeps you from participating in this class! We can help you much
more easily if you don’t wait and we definitely won’t be able to help you at semester end!

c. Talk to your Academic Advisor; they can steer you towards campus help and advise you on academic
choices
Withdrawal from this class. Deadline: Monday November 1

e. Withdrawal from the semester: https://www.albany.edu/undergraduateeducation/withdrawal.php

f. Late withdrawal for a class if you missed the withdrawal deadline (this is a petition that must be
approved by the University): https://albany.jotform.com/92195576911163

g. S/U grading: Note: you need a C or higher to pass with an S$! Deadline: Monday, November 1. Talk
to yourlab instructor and advisor about whether this is a good idea or not.

h. Writing: The University offers one on one peer writing tutoring: Click here to make an
appointment:https://ualbany.campus.eab.com/ Click on Appointment Requests/ Writing
Center/Tutoring

i. Tutorsare available through CARSS http://www.albany.edu/carss/ and
Athttps://www.albany.edu/ascplus/.

j. Disabilities: Reasonable accommodations will be provided for students with documented physical,
sensory, systemic, medical, cognitive, learning and mental health (psychiatric) disabilities. Please
notify the Disability Resource Center (https://www.albany.edu/disability/ at drce@albany.edu or 518 -
442-5490) if yourequire accommodations.

k. Textbook: If you need background information, you can find free access to a Biology textbook
herehttps://openstax.org/details/books/biology-2e

1. Life and Career: not directly related to this course but an awesome site! Careers and Finance by
KhanAcademy. Real people in real jobs talk about how they make it work.
https://www.youtube.com/c/K A CareersPersonalFinance/featured

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Attendance and Safety Policies
Labs are collaborative environments. You will be working with sensitive equipment and share lab space
and materials; proper lab etiquette is important, especially these days! Please be courteous, and considerate
of yourinstructor and peers.
1. Attendance: You will be learning hands-on skills so attending all labs is mandatory; don’t miss lab,
be late orleave before you are done. You will lose points if you do. We do not offer a makeup lab
experiment at semester end.

2. Emergencies: In case of emergencies you must be in touch with your instructor before lab, or
within 24 hours to be considered for rescheduling! If you wait longer you may lose the points
associated with the lab!Be prepared to document your emergency and submit Absence
Accommodation Request Forms. See Assessments below for more details.

3. Preparation: You will complete all lab exercises on your own, not with a lab partner on all
experiments! Watchthe pertinent videos, read the lab manual and complete the Prelab Quiz before
coming to class. Classroom instruction by your lab instructor will limited.

4. Safety and PPE: We aim to keep you all in a safe learning environment. Please be aware that if

you violateour health and safety policies, you may be asked to leave the room.

« You must wear your mask (covering nose and mouth) when inside any SUNY buildings.
Note that we andthe University reserve the right to change safety regulations as necessary
during the semester. Washyour hands frequently during and at the end of lab with
antibacterial soap and disinfect your work bench as instructed.

e Please follow all rules for laboratory safety when working with chemicals, biological
materials andsensitive equipment and in the case of an accident, notify your instructor
immediately!

e Eating and drinking is not permitted in the lab room at any time. The use of cell phones
(except whenexplicitly permitted for e.g. timer use) or headphones/earbuds is unsafe and
disruptive and not permitted during lab.

5. Cleaning: You must always clean all your materials and disinfect your bench as instructed in the
lab manualand by your instructor, and leave the lab room and your work bench clean and tidy for
the next student.

6. Bulky items such as coats and bags should be left on the coat rack/in the front of the room. All items
except a pen and lab manual should be left in your bag and not on the bench.

7. Uncooperative or disruptive behavior interferes with an instructor’s ability to teach and your peers’
ability to learn. If disruptive behaviors are severe or persist after a student has been made aware of them,
he/shewill be asked to leave the class and will lose the points associated with that lab exercise. Any issues
that cannot be resolved in the class room should be brought to the attention of the course coordinator (you
can thank a very small number of your peers from previous semesters whose behavior made it necessary
to now have this policy too _).

Assessments:
Missing lab unexcused or being late, not following instructions and/or submitting assignments late will affect
your grade!
> Itis your responsibility to:
a. Know our policies (read this syllabus), be responsible for your learning and seek help promptly
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when youneed it or you have a personal emergency (see “Emergencies” below!).

b. Know what assessments are due when and where to find them. Due dates are in the syllabus lab
schedule and I suggest you keep a calendar that works for you. Be proactive and start them
early. Wewon’t remind you of what is due when.

c. Check for email updates/announcements regularly and read all emails and instructions on
Blackboard.

d. Ask your instructor for help before a due date if you have problems, and communicate
promptly and appropriately (use your UAlbany email address, include your full name, be
respectful and courteous inyour correspondence). Allow at least 24 hours for a response, and
please don’t expect your instructorto answer emails after 83pm or on weekends; in addition to
grading dozens of your assignments every week, they have their own homework and they do
research.

e. Become familiar with the standards of academic integrity at the University
(www.albany.edu/undergraduate_bulletin/regulations.html). All work has to be done by you
alone, and bein your own words! Claims of ignorance, unintentional error, or personal or
academic pressures cannot beused as excuses for violating academic integrity. Click this for how
to avoid violating academic integrity https://library.albany.edu/infolit/playlists/academic-
integrity

f. Check your grades on Blackboard regularly and inform your lab instructor within 2 weeks of
any gradediscrepancies.

g. Ifyou upload files/complete quizzes, make sure they have been submitted. If you can’t provide
proof that you have completed an assessment by the due date, you will not receive credit for it.
You have onechance to re-upload a file only if there is proof that you completed it before the
due date. Any additional submission that failed and you did not check will not be graded. You
can’t submit a Quiz late.

h. If you upload files, make they are in a format that can be read/graded by your lab instructor. Do
not upload .pages, numbers, .sheets, .notes, .heic files. Convert to .pdf if you are not sure. You
will receiveone chance to re-upload in the correct format. Any second file that is incorrect it will
not be graded.

> Emergencies

You will be learning hands-on skills so attending all labs is mandatory; don’t miss lab or be late/leave before
you aredone. We don’t offer a makeup lab experiment at semester end or review any documentation
submitted late. If youmiss more than two labs (with or without legitimate excuse) or don’t do your own lab
work you may be asked to withdraw. University’s Medical Excuse Policy
http://www.albany.edu/health_center/medicalexcuse.shtml.

b. If you need accommodations for an unexpected life event (personal emergency, illness or
unforeseeable technical issue, you must contact your lab instructor before your lab/due date
with proofwhere possible (screenshot, photo, other documentation).

c. If you missed a due date/lab and did not contact your lab instructor before the due date/lab, you
will be considered for a makeup/rescheduling to another section only if you

e missed for a valid documented reason (serious personal emergency such as death in
the family orillness) and

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e contacted your lab instructor within 24 hours and

¢ submitted documentation and Accommodation Request Form to your instructor within
a week.

e Ask your lab instructor promptly if you have any issues or questions! There is no
guarantee that you canbe rescheduled. Should you miss a lab without a legitimate and
documented excuse (such as a note from a doctor) you will lose all points associated with
that lab.

d. If you are more than 15 minutes late for more than one lab, you may be turned away and it will
count asa missed lab. While this may seem harsh, important information about the lab, including
safety policies is given at the beginning of lab, and you must be on time to ensure a safe and
smooth classroom operation.

> Academic Dishonesty:
All work has to done by you and be in your words or it will be considered cheating/plagiarism!
Teamwork is not permitted on any assessment. Do not Google answers on the internet, do not share/get
answers for quizzes, do not or copy from your peers, or reword work from your peers (yes, that is also
cheating, even if you put some of your own words or phrases in!). If you use literature sources, rephrase,
cite and reference them properly.
Consequences of violating the University’s Standards: You will receive zero credit for work that we
consider was plagiarized/cheated on. In addition, faculty is required to submit a written report of
violations of academic integrity to the Dean of Undergraduate Education. Do your own homework, don’t
askto look at other students’ assignments, and don’t lend out yours!

> Bonus Assignments
There will be a bonus survey at semester end, and we will drop the lowest Prelab Quiz grade and the
lowestWorksheet grade at semester end. In fairness to all students, we will not provide additional
bonus opportunities on an individual basis or waive additional assignments.

> Grading Discrepancies
Must be brought to the attention of your instructor no more than two weeks after the due date, must be in
writing by email and must be respectful. We won’t acknowledge disagreements that are hostile or
disrespectful.

> End of semester Grades

Grades are not curved and will only be normalized for instructors who fall below the average. In fairness to

all students enrolled in this course, we will not provide additional points, assignments, bonus options, makeups

or extensions on an individualized basis at semester end, and we will not review your assignment grades at

the endof the semester because you are unhappy with your performance in the course or are only a few points

away from the letter grade you wanted.

Assessment types and points are subject to change! Due dates are Fridays midnight as listed in the lab schedule

and on Blackboard. Late policy is 48 hours for 80% possible credit. Submissions after that receive no credit

so plan ahead. If you have a serious illness or personal emergency that keeps you from doing your work for a

week or more, please get documentation from the Dean of Undergraduate Education. All work has to done by
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you. Do not Google answers on the internet and submit them as your own.

Grading Policy:
There is no curve. Grades are normalized at the end of the semester only for instructors whose grades fall below

average.

How to calculate your letter grade:

Grades are posted on Blackboard. If you havequestions, ask your lab instructor.

To calculate your current letter grade, sum all points you have earned so far, divide by total points possible so
far (both on Blackboard), multiply by 100 (%), compare to % scale on left.

All points are summed. End of semester grades will bedetermined by dividing your earned points by 500

Prelab Quizzes 29.4% | 147 pts
Worksheets and Performance 34.6% | 173 pts
Practical Exam 12% 60pts
Presentation 24% | 120 pts
Total 100% | 500 pts
Letter Grade | Minimum % Minimum points
needed to achieve | needed to achieve
this letter grade this letter grade
A 92.45% 462.25
A- 89.45% 447.25
Bt 86.45% 432.25
B 82.45% 412.25
B- 79.45% 397.25
C+ 76.45% 382.25
Cc 72.45% 362.25
C- 69.45% 347.25
D+ 66.45% 332.25
D 62.45% 312.25
D- (passing) | 59.45% 297.25
E <59.45% or less

Assessment Types

Assessment types and points are subject to change! Due dates/times are the start day of your scheduled
lab, the week the assignment is listed in the lab schedule. Assignments cannot be submitted late (see
‘Emergencies’). Do not work together, copy or paraphrase from another student or Google answers on
theinternet and submit them as your own. You will lose credit for your work if you do (see ‘Academic
Dishonesty’).

1. Prelab Quizzes ——— total 147 pts (29.4%)
Prelab quizzes have to be completed through Blackboard by beginning of your lab and cannot be submitted

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late (so do them in advance). Makeup quizzes require a legitimate and documented excuse (see
‘Emergencies’ ). Quizzes are based on lab manual and online videos and will include questions on the
theoretical and practical aspects of the upcoming experiment. They may also include questions from
previous lab experiments. They may be in short answer or multiple-choice format and are graded for
correctness. See Blackboard for more details. 7 Prelab Quizzes counted of 8 given --- 21 pts each

2. Worksheets and Performance ---- —— total 173 pts (34.6 %)
a. Worksheets.

Prelab Worksheets: have to be completed at home and brought to class. There are four you need to
do at home and bring to lab, check your syllabus for which labs have a ‘prelab’ worksheet! All other
Worksheets are completed during lab and will only be collected and graded after you performed the
experiment/completed your lab work and cleaned up. Full credit for all questions completed with
effort, half credit for some missing questions/mediocre effort, no credit for many missing questions
and clear disinterest.
12 Worksheets counted of 13 given --- 10 pts each, 120 pts total

b. Attendance and Lab Performance.
Laboratories are team-driven environments where your behavior affects those around you.
Attendance and Lab Performance points are the easiest points you can earn and you get them for
being on time, following course policies and instructions and cleaning up thoroughly.
11 weeks --- 4 pts each, 44 pts total

c. Random things.
Plagiarism 101 Tutorial --- 4 pts (due on 8/29 midnight)
Practice Quiz (due on 8/29 midnight, unlike all other quizzes, graded and worth 5 pts)

3. Practical Exam ——— total 60 pts (12%)
At semester end, you will have to demonstrate your proficiency in using certain techniques and skill,
including (but not limited to): microscope, preparation of wet mount, identification of organisms/organs,
graphing. Practical performance is final; you will not be able to redo parts for a higher grade.

4. Presentations —— total 120 pts (24%)
As with all other assignments, you must work on your own for this, not with a partner! Follow the
instructions and rubric on Blackboard. Due dates for each step are on the lab schedule of the syllabus.

Pick your topic (a list of options will be provided) ---- 5 pts

Slide Outline ---- 10 pts

Presentation ---- 100 pts

You will prepare a 10 minute slide presentation and present it in class, on your own.
Feedback/Questions on Peer Presentations ---- 5 pts

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FAQ
Answers to all these questions are on the syllabus in more detail. Read the rest of the syllabus for more
information! We all get a lot of emails. Before you email your lab instructor with questions, please
check here and the rest of the syllabus! We are happy to answer your questions, but answering
questions that you can easily look up distracts from dealing with more important issues.

1. [can’t find xxx on Blackboard/in the syllabus, where is it? Please read all of the syllabus and
makesure you know how to navigate Blackboard and where to find things at the beginning of the
semester! There are too many of you to send you individual instructions because you did not look,
so please checkthoroughly before you email us!

2. When are assignments due? Check the lab schedule which week it is due; due date/time is the
day/starttime of your lab.

3. I just realized I missed a deadline a few days ago/I forgot my prelab worksheet in my dorm
room.What will happen? You will lose points for that assignment. Don’t miss a deadline and
remember to bring to lab what is required that week.

4. I’m having technical issues submitting my assignments by the due date, what should I do? Email
your instructor immediately (before the deadline!) with a screenshot/document regarding the
difficulty. If you wait we can’t help you.

5. I’m having some serious personal issues/illness/family emergency and won’t be able to
submit myassignments/attend class, or may be late to class, what should I do? Email your
instructor immediately (before due date/class time) about the possibility for an
extension/rescheduling. Documentation may be required. For more details check ‘Emergencies’
in the syllabus.

6. Ihad some serious personal issues/illness/family emergency and missed the deadline/class and
did not contact my instructor, what should I do? You should email your instructor no later than 24
hours after the deadline/class. Rescheduling to another class has to be done very fast because of time
constraints, but even if you can’t come to another class, you must let your instructor know what is
going on. Attendance is mandatory so every absence has to be legitimate and documented (email
documents/screenshots/photos of documents to your instructor within a week) and you may not miss
morethan two in person classes. For more details check the syllabus (‘Emergencies’).

7. Lrealize this is the end of the semester but I was struggling with a lot of things throughout the
semester. Can you work with me to make up points from labs I missed earlier in the semester?
Again, this is a hands-on lab course and attendance is mandatory. We urge you all to advocate for
yourselfand reach out to us promptly if you are struggling. Please don’t be embarrassed to do so.
Everybody is struggling with something. With that said, if you did not get in touch with your lab
instructor or course coordinator in a timely manner there is nothing we can do for you that does not
violate fairness and integrity for all other students in this course. Try not to be in that position. Labs
can’t be made up at semester end; you need to be here every week.

8. I’m not good at lab work, do I need to do all experiments myself? Yes, you must complete the
lab exercises yourself; your future employer will expect you to have acquired certain skills in this
course. Make sure you come prepared (that’s what the prelab material is for), that helps
tremendously! And remember that your instructor is there to help you learn! We won’t collect
worksheets unless you havecompleted the work.

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9.

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Will there be bonus assignments? There will be a small survey at the end of the semester for
all.Possible additional bonus assignments, if there are any, will be announced by your lab

instructor.

Will you drop the lowest grades? We will drop the lowest grade for one Prelab Quiz and one Worksheet
at the end of the semester

. What is my current grade? Math is a wonderful thing, because you can find out for yourself.

Blackboardshould show you your total current points and the total current points possible. Divide the
first by the second and multiply by 100 to get your percent grade. Compare to letter grade cutoffs in
the syllabus. Ask your lab instructor if anything is unclear.

Can I still get an A (B, C etce.?). That depends on how many points you have earned so far and how
manypoints are still left in the semester that you can realistically earn. Check the syllabus for the
number of points you need at the end of the semester for each grade cutoff and be realistic with
expectations for your performance on the remaining assignments.

Will there be a curve? The course as a whole is not curved, you get what you get. However, if your lab
instructor’s grades fall below average, there will be an adjustment.

My lab instructor is not answering my emails. Have you sent it from your ualbany.edu account?
Have more than 48 hours passed? Resend it, and if you do not hear back after 3 days contact the
course coordinator. Keep in mind that your lab instructors also take classes AND do research on top
of teaching48 of you. We all get a lot of emails. Don’t expect instant replies.

Can you delete my submission of xxx? I was not paying attention and uploaded the wrong
thing. Youalone are responsible for uploading the correct item and to double check that it is
submitted and correct! You have one freebie, and that only if we have proof of sorts that you actually
completed the assignment before the due date. It’s not that we are mean, it’s that there are way too
many of you to keep track of wrong and missing assignments on our end. Please be considerate.

. Can you pre-read/pre-grade my assignment to make sure I get 100%? While your instructor

MAY provide feedback, we will not pre-grade assignments since that would not be fair to your
peers, and youwill not be guaranteed 100% of points.

. realized that my final grade is not what I wanted it to be, can I have a bonus assignment

ormake up points I missed earlier in the semester? NO! How would that be fair to other
students?!

. | completed all quizzes and worksheets but now at the semester end, my total points on

Backboardare suddenly lower than I calculated, why is that! Remember that we drop the Quiz
and the Worksheet with your lowest score and only count 7/8 quizzes given and 12/13 Worksheets?
If you completed all, you can ‘remove’ your worst performance from your record this way and if
you missed one quiz or one worksheet, those zeros won’t be included in your final grade.

Do these rules apply to me too? Yes of course. How would it be fair to the rest of your
peersotherwise?

Religious Observance
New York State Education Lab (section 224-A) requires all campuses to provide opportunities for make-up

work for students who are missing class due to religious beliefs. Our online schedule is extremely flexible
giving you ample of time to complete assessments.

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Title IX

Title [X of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on

the basis of sex in federally funded education programs and activities. The SUNY-wide Sexual Violence
Prevention and Response Policies prohibit offenses defined assexual harassment, sexual assault, intimate
partner violence (dating or domestic violence), sexual exploitation, and stalking and apply to the entire
University at Albany community, including students, faculty, and staff of all gender identities.

The University at Albany provides a variety of resources for support and advocacy to assist individuals who have
experienced sexual offenses. Confidential support and guidance can be found through the Counseling Center
(518-442-5800, https://www.albany.edu/counseling center/), the University Health Center (518-442-5454,
https://www.albany.edu/health_center/), and the Interfaith Center (518-489-8573,
https://www.albany.edu/spirituality/onCampus.shtml). Individuals at these locations will not report crimes to law
enforcement or university officials without permission, except in extreme circumstances, such as a health and/or
safety emergency. Additionally, the Advocates at the University at Albany’s Advocacy Center for Sexual
Violence are available to assist students without sharing information that could identify them (518-442-CARE,
https://www.albany.edu/advocacycenter/). Sexual offenses can be reported non-confidentially to the Title IX
Coordinator within The Office for Equity and Compliance (518-442-3800, https://www.albany.edu/equity-
compliance/, Building 25, Room 117) and/or the University Police Department (518-442-3131,
http://police.albany.edu/). Please note, faculty members are considered “responsible employees” at the
University at Albany, meaning that they are required to report all known relevant details about a complaint
of sexual violence to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, including names of anyone involved or present,
date, time and location. In case of an emergency, please call 911.

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ABIO 201 Lab Schedule — Fall 2021

ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE AT THE BEGINNING OR END OF YOUR SCHEDULED LAB, IN THE
WEEK THEASSIGNMENT IS LISTED IN as follows:

Worksheets (in lab manual) will be completed during lab and collected and graded after you cleaned up
Prelab Worksheets (in lab manual) are due at the beginning of lab in the week they are listed (do at home
and bring to class)!

Prelab Quizzes are due before your scheduled lab time and are completed on Blackboard, so complete these
in advance of your lab!

*Due dates and types of assessments may be subject to change

Week Lab and what you are learning What is due *
Aug. 23 — 27 Introduction Due: Worksheet Introduction (at end of lab)

Practice Quiz (on Blackboard - due Friday
8/29 midnight, unlike all other quizzes —
worth 5 pts!)

Plagiarism Tutorial (access through
Blackboard, due 8/29midnight)

Aug. 30— Sep. 3 | The Scientific Method I Due: Prelab Quiz Scientific Method I
Light/dark preference in sow bugs (Blackboard) Worksheet Scientific
(introduction to thescientific method: Method I (end of lab)

experimental design, variables, controls,
data analysis, graphing)

Sep. 6-10 Labor Day No In Person labs this week,
complete onlinework

Sep. 13-17 The Macroscopic World I (Diversity | Due: Prelab Quiz Macroscopic World I
1) Biodiversity (identifying recurring (Blackboard) Prelab Worksheet

themes, understanding selection, Evolution (bring to lab); Worksheet
adaptation, taxonomic units and Macroscopic World I (end of lab)
phylogenetic relationships, benefits of

biodiversity)

Sep. 20 — 24 The Macroscopic World II (Diversity | Due: Prelab Quiz Macroscopic World II
I) Biodiversity (understanding human (Blackboard) Worksheet Macroscopic

impact on diversity) World II (end of lab)

Sep. 27 — Oct. 1 | Mammalian Anatomy Due: Prelab Quiz Mammalian Anatomy
Rat dissections (anatomy of mammals, (Blackboard) Worksheet Mammalian
structure and function of organs and Anatomy (end of lab)
organ systems, dissecting skills) Pick your organism for your

Presentation (Blackboard Discussion
forum)

Oct. 4-8 Visual System Due: Prelab Quiz Visual System
Cow eye dissection and optical (Blackboard)
illusions (dissecting skills, anatomy and | Prelab Worksheet The Scientific Method
physiology of the visual system). I (bring to lab) Prelab Worksheet

Scientific Literature (bring to lab)
Worksheet Visual System (end of lab)

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Oct. 11-15 Columbus Day No In Person labs this week,

complete onlinework

Oct. 18 - 22 The Scientific Method I — Daphnia Due: Prelab Quiz The Scientific Method
Physiological responses in Daphnia I (Blackboard) Prelab Worksheet The
(introduction tomicroscope use; Unseen World (bring to lab) Worksheet
hypothesis, experimental design, The Scientific Method II (end of lab)
hypothesis, controls, data collection Slide outline Presentation (Blackboard)
and analysis; graphing)

Oct. 25 - 29 The Microscopic World (Diversity Due: Prelab Quiz Microscopic World
IID) Diversity of Protists (ecosystems, (Blackboard) Worksheet Microscopic
adaptations, formand function, World (end of lab)
microscopy, slide preparation)

Unseen World (Setup)
(Hypothesis development, sterile
technique)

Nov. 1-5 The Unseen World (Diversity IV) Due: Prelab Quiz Unseen World
Microbiology (slide preparation, (Blackboard) Worksheet Unseen
oil immersionmicroscopy, data World (end of lab)
analysis, graphing) Final slides Presentation (Blackboard)

Nov. 8 - 12 Presentations/Practical Exam Due: Presentation, Practical Exam (in lab)

Nov. 15 - 19 Presentations/Practical Exam Due: Presentation, Practical Exam (in lab)

Nov. 22- 26 Thanksgiving No In Person labs this week

Nov. 29 — Dec. 3] Finish Practical Exam Due: Bonus (Blackboard)

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ABIO 202Z Introduction to Biological Investigations II Spring Syllabus

Course number: ABIO 202Z
Class no:

Credit Hours: |

Lab times: TBD

Lab location: TBD

Course Coordinator: Dr. Christine Gervasi Ph.D. (she, her, hers)

E-mail: cgervasi@albany.edu
Office: Biology 109

Office Hours: Mondays 1—2pm & Tuesdays 9-10am by Zoom, or email for an appointment.
How to contact me - by email is best. Due to high email traffic, please allow at least 24 hours for a response,
and don't expect responses on weekends or after 8pm.

Lab Instructor: note name, office location and hours:

Prerequisites: ABIO 130, 131, 201 and ACHM 120, 121, 124, 125 (or ACHM 115, 116).

Course Description: This is the second course in a two-semester laboratory sequence designed for biology
majors. Students will learn the process of scientific investigation, collaborate in designing, conducting, and
analyzing experiments, develop the ability to communicate in scientific format, and gainexpertise in a variety of
laboratory instrumentation, techniques, skills and procedures.

Course Goals ...

Biology is the science of life. Last semester we explored organisms and their environment, this semester
moves to the smaller scale of molecules and cells, where laboratory instruments and techniques become much
more important. You have learned the general underlying theory in General Biology Lectures. This is a
sophomore level labthat emphasizes practical skills with laboratory instrumentation and techniques. Other
skills you will learn/strengthen are laboratory math, finding, understanding and evaluating appropriate
scientific literature and using it to support scientific communications, and presenting scientific information in
written form.

Course Objectives: At the end of this course, successful students will be able to:
* Operate scientific instruments competently and use techniques proficiently (Technological
Competency)
* Understand fundamental biological concepts (Natural Sciences)
+ Use mathematical equations standard in biology laboratories (Technological Competency)
+ Use the scientific method appropriately (Critical Thinking and Reasoning)
+ Find, evaluate, and use appropriate scientific information (Information Literacy)

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* Communicate scientific content in written form (Advanced Writing)

+ Use their knowledge to make informed decisions about contemporary scientific issues (Global
Learning)

+ Improve time management and organizational skills (this is not a University competency, but very
useful)

Course Requirements:

What you need:

* Computer: You will need access to a computer to access information and complete assessments.
If you donot have a PC or Mac, you may be able to request assistance through one of the following
sites: https://albany.jotform.com/200777729657066, https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/cares,
https://www.albany.edu/financialaid/. Computers are also available in the campus library.

* For software available through the university, check here:
https://wiki.albany.edu/display/public/askit/(ITS+Software+Cat
alog

Wi-Fi: This class has online assessments! You must have stable Wi-Fi long enough to submit your work

on time. If you have unstable internet, submit early!

Blackboard: We will use Blackboard for delivery of course materials. Make sure you are

familiar with it!Blackboard Help https://help.blackboard.com/Learn/Student?utm_source=odhm.

PPE: Masks are required. Goggles will be required in some labs, and you should bring your own! Let

us know ifyou do not have your own Googles.

> Budget for copies. You will have to bring two hard copies of some assignments to class for peer review
(pointsfor bringing copies). Feel free to use the smallest margin possible and single spacing (11 font).

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What you need to know:

We want you to be successful in this course! This is a large class and exceptions can’t be made on an
individual basis, in fairness to all other students in the course, so please know and understand the rules. Not
knowing what isexpected in this course will affect your grade!

HELP!

If you are struggling in this class, or have ongoing personal, family or health issues throughout the semester
that are affecting your performance, please do something promptly! Let your lab instructor know - do not wait
until the end of the semester to inform us of your issues because we will not provide retroactive extensions or
makeups at semester end (see below for details on Attendance and Absence). If you feel you can’t dedicate the
time or mental energy necessary to being successful in school, talk to your advisor about your options.
Sometimes it is more important to take care of yourself and other priorities in your life; please keep in mind
that withdrawing from a class/semester you have little chance in doing well in is not shameful but often a smart
choice.

Here are some resources to help you:
b. For help with mental health,
> We have professionals at SUNY Counseling and Psychological Services: call 518-442-

5800, or emailconsulation@albany.edu
> You can talk to a fellow student through Middle Earth Peer Assistance: call 518-442-5777

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or visithttps://www.albany.edu/middleearthcafe/discussions.shtml
Here are links on how to maintain mental health that may be helpful if you don’t want to reach
out:

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Coping strategies https://www.albany.edu/counseling center/coping.shtml;
Psych2Go
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkJEpR7JmS36tajD34Gp4VA;
PsychologyToday https://www.psychologytoday.com/us

HeadSpace https://www.headspace.com/m

c. Talk to your lab instructor promptly if there is anything unclear with the content or organization of
this course or if you have a personal situation that keeps you from participating in this class! We
can help youmuch more easily if you don’t wait and we definitely won’t be able to help you at
semester end!

d. Talk to your Academic Advisor; they can steer you towards campus help and advise you on academic
choices

e. Withdrawal from this class. Deadline: Monday April 4.

f. Withdrawal from the semester: https://www.albany.edu/undergraduateeducation/withdrawal.php

g. Late withdrawal for a class if you missed the withdrawal deadline (this is a petition that must be
approved by the University): https://albany.jotform.com/92195576911163

h. S/U grading: Note: you need a C or higher to pass with an S! Deadline: Monday, April 4. Talk to
your labinstructor and advisor about whether this is a good idea or not.

i. University’s Medical Excuse Policy http://www.albany.edu/health_center/medicalexcuse.shtml.

j. Writing: The University offers one on one peer writing tutoring: Click here to make an
appointment:https://ualbany.campus.eab.com/ Click on Appointment Requests/ Writing
Center/Tutoring

k. Tutors are available through CARSS http://www.albany.edu/carss/
and A+https://www.albany.edu/ascplus/.

1. Disabilities: Reasonable accommodations will be provided for students with documented physical,
sensory, systemic, medical, cognitive, learning and mental health (psychiatric) disabilities. Please
notify the Disability Resource Center (https://www.albany.edu/disability/ at dre@albany.edu or 518
-442-5490) if yourequire accommodations.

m. Textbook: If you need background information, you can find free access to a Biology
textbook herehttps://openstax.org/details/books/biology-2e

n. Life and Career: not directly related to this course but an awesome site! Careers and Finance
by KhanAcademy. Real people in real jobs talk about how they make it work.
https://www.youtube.com/c/KACareersPersonalFinance/featured

Attendance and safety policies:
Labs are collaborative environments. You will be working with sensitive equipment and share lab space
and materials; proper lab etiquette is important, especially these days! Please be courteous, and considerate
of yourinstructor and peers.
1. Attendance: You will be learning hands-on skills so attending all labs is mandatory; don’t miss lab,
be late orleave before you are done. You will lose points if you do. We do not offer a makeup lab
experiment at semester end.

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2.

Emergencies: In case of emergencies, you must be in touch with your instructor before lab, or within
24 hours to be considered for rescheduling! If you wait longer, you may lose the points associated
with the lab! Be prepared to document your emergency and submit an Absence Accommodation
Request Form. See AbsencePolicies below for more details.

Preparation: Classroom instruction by your lab instructor will limited so prepare well for class! You

will work on your own for some experiments. Watch the pertinent videos, read the lab manual, and

complete the PrelabQuiz before coming to class.

Safety and PPE: We aim to keep you all in a safe learning environment. Please be aware that if you
violate our health and safety policies, you may be asked to leave the room and will lose the points
associated withthat lab exercise.

a. Covid-19 policies are in place. You must wear your mask (covering nose and mouth) at all
times when inside any SUNY buildings. Observe social distancing as much as possible, wash
your hands frequentlyduring and at the end of lab with antibacterial soap, and disinfect your
work bench as instructed.

b. Please follow all rules for laboratory safety when working with chemicals, biological
materials, andsensitive equipment and in the case of an accident, notify your instructor
immediately!

c. Eating and drinking is not permitted in the lab room at any time. The use of cell phones
(except whenexplicitly permitted by your instructor) or headphones/earbuds is unsafe and
disruptive and not permitted during lab either.

Cleaning: You must always clean all your materials and disinfect your bench as instructed in the

lab manualand by your instructor and leave the lab room and your work bench clean and tidy for

the next student.

Bulky items such as coats and bags should be left on the coat rack/in the front of the room. All items

excepta pen and lab manual should be left in your bag and not on the bench.

o. Uncooperative or disruptive behavior interferes with an instructor’s ability to teach and

your peers’ ability to learn. If disruptive behaviors are severe or persist after a student has

been made aware of them, he/shewill be asked to leave the class and will lose the points

associated with that lab exercise. Any issues that cannot be resolved in the classroom should

be brought to the attention of the course coordinator (you can thank a very small number of

your peers from previous semesters whose behavior made it necessary to now have this

policy too ).

Absence policies:

You will be learning hands-on skills so attending all labs is mandatory; missing lab unexcused, being late to
lab ornot following our policies will affect your grade. We don’t offer a makeup lab experiment at semester
end or review any documentation submitted late. If you miss more than two labs (with or without legitimate

excuse) ordon’t participate in lab work, you may be asked to withdraw. Ask your lab instructor promptly if
you have anyissues or questions!

a. Ifyou need accommodations for an unexpected life event (personal emergency, Covid-19 related
issues,illness, or unforeseeable technical issue), you must contact your lab instructor before your
lab/due datewith proof/documentation (screenshot, photo, doctor’s note, etc.). Ask your

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instructor if you are not surewhat is accepted as proof.
b. Ifyou missed an online due date or lab without contacting your lab instructor beforehand, you will
be considered for a potential extension or rescheduling to another section/makeup assignment

only if you
+ have a valid documented reason (serious personal emergency such as death in the family or
illness) and

* contact your lab instructor within 24 hours and
+ submit documentation and an Accommodation Request Form to your instructor
within a week.

c. Lateness: Lab Performance Points are for being on time, following policies, participating in the
experiment and cleanup. You may lose all performance points for one of these infractions, such
as being late! Don’tbe late! If you are more than 15 minutes late for more than one lab, you not
only lose all performance points, but you may be turned away and it will count as a missed lab.
While this may seem harsh, important information about the lab, including safety instructions for
you and our instruments, are given at the beginning of lab. You must be on time to ensure a safe and
smooth classroom operation.

d. Online Assignments are due at the regularly scheduled time. Exceptions are considered only if

you have adocumentable reason that prevents you from completing them by the due date!

e. Snow emergencies. There is no online equivalent to a hands-on lab class. As with other absences, if
the University moves classes online because of weather, online assignments are due at the regular
time, and youwill receive a written makeup assignment to make up for points missed in lab.

f. Covid-19: follow the University’s instructions if you show symptoms or test positive.
https://www.albany.edu/covid-19/health-safety. Send documentation regarding your test results and
yourreturn date for class to your lab instructor. Online assignments are still due at the regular time!

Assessment policies:
Missing lab unexcused or being late, not following instructions and/or submitting assignments late will affect
your grade!

> It is your responsibility to:

a. Know our policies (read this syllabus and instructions on Blackboard), be responsible for your
learningand seek help promptly (also see “Absence Policies” below!).

b. Know what assessments are due when, where to find instructions and how to submit them. Due
dates are in the syllabus lab schedule, and I suggest you keep a calendar that works for you. Be
proactive andstart them early. We won’t remind you of what is due when and we won’t accept
late assignments.

c. Beon time for lab and sign in

d. Check for email updates/announcements regularly and read all instructions on Blackboard.

e. Ask your instructor for help before a due date if you have problems and communicate
promptly and appropriately (use your UAlbany email address, include your full name, be
respectful and courteous inyour correspondence). Allow at least 24 hours for a response, and
please don’t expect your instructorto answer emails after 8pm or on weekends; in addition to
grading dozens of your assignments every week, they have their own homework, and they do
research.

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f. Become familiar with the standards of academic integrity at the University
(www.albany.edu/undergraduate_bulletin/regulations.html). All work has to be done by you
alone and be in your own words! Claims of ignorance, unintentional error, or personal or
academic pressures cannot beused as excuses for violating academic integrity. Click this for
how to avoid violating academic integrity. https://library.albany.edu/infolit/playlists/academic-
integrity

g. Check your written assignments for plagiarism. Blackboard will have information on how to do
that. We will not allow revisions on any final submissions. Penalties for plagiarism at this
University can be severe!

h. Check your grades on Blackboard regularly and inform your lab instructor within 2 weeks of
any gradediscrepancies.

i. Ifyou upload files/complete quizzes, make sure they have been submitted. If you can’t provide
proof that you have completed an assessment by the due date, you will not receive credit for it.
You have onechance to re-upload a file only if there is proof that you completed it before the
due date. Any additional submission that failed and you did not check will not be graded. You
can’t submit a Quiz late.

j. Ifyou upload files, make they are in a format that can be read/graded by your lab instructor. Do
not upload .pages, .numbers, .sheets, .notes, .heic files. Convert to .pdf if you are not sure. You
will receive one chance to re-upload in the correct format. Any second file that is incorrect it
will not be graded.

Academic Dishonesty:

All work must be done by you and be in your words or it will be considered cheating/plagiarism!
Teamwork is not permitted on any assessment. Do not Google answers on the internet, do not share/get
answers for quizzes, do not or copy from your peers, or reword work from your peers (yes, that is also
cheating, even if you put some of your own words or phrases in!). If you use literature sources, rephrase,
cite, and reference them properly. Checking that you did not plagiarize is your responsibility (check
Blackboard for details). We will not allow revisions on any final submissions. Penalties for plagiarism at
thisUniversity can be severe!

Consequences of violating the University’s Standards: You will receive zero credit for work that we
consider was plagiarized/cheated on. In addition, faculty is required to submit a written report of
violations of academic integrity to the Dean of Undergraduate Education. Do your own homework, don’t
askto look at other students’ assignments, and don’t lend out yours!

Bonus Assignments

There will be a bonus survey at semester end, and we will drop the lowest Prelab Quiz grade and the
lowestWorksheet grade at semester end. In fairness to all students, we will not provide additional

bonus opportunities on an individual basis or waive additional assignments.

Grading Discrepancies

Must be brought to the attention of your instructor no more than two weeks after the due date, must be in
writing by email and must be respectful. We won’t acknowledge disagreements that are hostile or
disrespectful.

End of semester Grades

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to all students enrolled in this course, we will not provide additional points, assignments, bonus options,
makeups, or extensions on an individualized basis at semester end, and we will not review your
assignment grades at the endof the semester because you are unhappy with your performance in the course
or are only a few points away from the letter grade you wanted.

Grading Policy:
There is no curve. Grades are normalized at the end of the semester only for instructors whose grades fall below
average.

How to calculate your letter grade:

Grades are posted on Blackboard. If you havequestions, ask your lab instructor.

To calculate your current letter grade, sum all points you have earned so far, divide by total points possible so
far (both on Blackboard), multiply by 100 (%), compare to % scale on left.

All points are summed. End of semester grades will bedetermined by dividing your earned points by 500

Prelab Quizzes 29.4% | 147 pts
Worksheets and Performance 34.6% | 173 pts
Practical Exam 12% 60pts
Presentation 24% | 120 pts
Total 100% | 500 pts

Letter Grade | Minimum % Minimum points

needed to achieve | needed to achieve
this letter grade this letter grade

A 92.45% 462.25

A- 89.45% 447.25

Bt 86.45% 432.25

B 82.45% 412.25

B- 79.45% 397.25

C+ 76.45% 382.25

Cc 72.45% 362.25

C- 69.45% 347.25

D+ 66.45% 33225

D 62.45% 312.25

D- (passing) | 59.45% 29725

E <59.45% or less
Assessments:

Assessment types and points are subject to change! Due dates/times are the start day of your scheduledlab, the
week the assignment is listed in the lab schedule (except for in class worksheets). Assignments cannot be
submitted late. All work must be done by you alone and be in your own words (see ‘Academic Dishonesty’).

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1. Prelab quizzes —— —— total 144 pts (28.8%)
Prelab quizzes have to be completed through Blackboard before lab and cannot be submitted late
(unlessyou have a documented excuse that has been approved by your instructor). Do them a day early-
they aretypically available a week before the due date. Quizzes are based on lab manual and online
videos and wil include questions on the upcoming experiment. They may also include questions from
previous lab experiments and math questions. Format is short answer, multiple answer or multiple-

choice, graded forcorrectness. Quizzes are timed and must be completed once started (don’t close
tab/exit quiz). See Blackboard for more details. 8 Prelab Quizzes counted of 9 given --- 18 pts each
2. Worksheets and Performance --------------------------------------------------- total 136 pts (27.2%)
a. Worksheets.

Prelab Worksheets: must be completed at home and brought to class (no late submission!).
There are two; check your syllabus for which labs have a ‘prelab’ worksheet! All other
Worksheets are completedduring lab and will only be collected and graded after you performed
the experiment/completed your lab work and cleaned up. Full credit for all questions completed
with effort, half credit for some missing questions/mediocre effort, no credit for many missing
questions and clear disinterest.
11 Worksheets counted of 12 given --- 5 or 10 pts each, 100 pts total

b. Attendance and Lab Performance.
Laboratories are team-driven environments where your behavior affects those around you.
Attendanceand Lab Performance points are the easiest points you can earn, and you get them
for being on time, following course policies, participating in experiments, and cleaning up
thoroughly. Note that violating one of these may lose you all points for that day! Le., being late
to lab may lose you all lab performancepoints! Signing in when you come to lab is your
responsibility!
9 weeks --- 4 pts each, 36 pts total

c. Miscellaneous.
Plagiarism 101 Tutorial --- 3 pts
Practice Quiz (unlike all other quizzes worth
5 pts)Math Practice ---- 4 pts
Uploading drafts on Blackboard and checking your work for plagiarism --- 2 pts each, 8 pts total

3. Practical Exam ---- Total 50 pts (10%)
At semester end, you will have to demonstrate your competency in using certain techniques and skill,
including (but not limited to): microscope, spectrophotometer, micropipette and balance, gel
electrophoresis. Practice during lab throughout the semester! Practical performance is final; you will not
beable to redo parts for a higher grade.

4. Project Plant Defenses --------------------------------------------------- Total 150 pts (30%)
Follow the instructions and rubrics (lab manual and Blackboard). Due dates for each step are in the lab
schedule. Bring two hard copies of each section to lab for peer review (points!), AND upload on
Blackboardbefore the due date (points!). Check your drafts for plagiarism through Blackboard (instructions

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on Blackboard)! Final versions will be checked by us for plagiarism and any cases of plagiarism or
unauthorized collaboration will be treated according to the University’s rules on Academic Integrity (see
Academic Integrity). Final versions are graded for quality and not effort. Making revisions following any
constructive feedback will improve your grade but will not guarantee you 100% of points.
a. Hypothesis Plant Defenses ----------- 30 pts
You must bring 2 hard copies to class for peer review. You must also upload a draft and your final
version on Blackboard! Check the draft for plagiarism through Blackboard!
b. Final Paper Plant Defenses ----------- 120 pts
Will be written in sections. Check lab schedule for which parts are due when. You must bring 2 hard
copies to class for peer review, and you must also upload your sections on Blackboard! Check draftsfor
plagiarism though Blackboard! Upload final revised version on Blackboard and return the hard copies of
the complete drafts with their reviews to class (5 point penalty if original drafts and reviewer’s
comments are not submitted).

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FAQ
Answers to all these questions are on the syllabus in more detail. Read the rest of the syllabus for more
information! We all get a lot of emails. Before you email your lab instructor with questions, please
check here and the rest of the syllabus! We are happy to answer your questions, but answering
questions that you can easily look up distracts from dealing with more important issues.

1. I can’t find xxx on Blackboard/in the syllabus, where is it? Please read all of the syllabus and
makesure you know how to navigate Blackboard and where to find things at the beginning of the
semester! There are too many of you to send you individual instructions because you did not look,
so please checkthoroughly before you email us!

2. When are assignments due? Check the lab schedule which week it is due; due date/time is the
day/starttime of your lab.

3. I just realized I missed a deadline a few days ago/I forgot my prelab worksheet in my dorm
room.What will happen? You will lose points for that assignment. Don’t miss a deadline and
remember to bring to lab what is required that week.

4. I’m having technical issues submitting my assignments by the due date, what should I do? Email
your instructor immediately (before the deadline!) with a screenshot/document regarding the
difficulty. If you wait we can’t help you.

5. I’m having some serious personal issues/illness/family emergency and won’t be able to
submit myassignments/attend class, or may be late to class, what should I do? Email your
instructor immediately (before due date/class time) about the possibility for an
extension/rescheduling. Documentation may be required. For more details check ‘Emergencies’
in the syllabus.

6. [had some serious personal issues/illness/family emergency and missed the deadline/class and
did not contact my instructor, what should I do? You should email your instructor no later than 24
hours after the deadline/class. Rescheduling to another class has to be done very fast because of time
constraints, but even if you can’t come to another class, you must let your instructor know what is
going on. Attendance is mandatory so every absence has to be legitimate and documented (email
documents/screenshots/photos of documents to your instructor within a week) and you may not miss
morethan two in person classes. For more details check the syllabus (‘Emergencies’).

7. Lrealize this is the end of the semester but I was struggling with a lot of things throughout the
semester. Can you work with me to make up points from labs I missed earlier in the semester?
Again, this is a hands-on lab course and attendance is mandatory. We urge you all to advocate for
yourselfand reach out to us promptly if you are struggling. Please don’t be embarrassed to do so.
Everybody is struggling with something. With that said, if you did not get in touch with your lab
instructor or course coordinator in a timely manner there is nothing we can do for you that does not
violate fairness and integrity for all other students in this course. Try not to be in that position. Labs
can’t be made up at semester end; you need to be here every week.

8. I’m not good at lab work, do I need to do all experiments myself? Yes, you must complete the
lab exercises yourself; your future employer will expect you to have acquired certain skills in this
course. Make sure you come prepared (that’s what the prelab material is for), that helps
tremendously! And remember that your instructor is there to help you learn! We won’t collect
worksheets unless you havecompleted the work.

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Will there be bonus assignments? There will be a small survey at the end of the semester for
all.Possible additional bonus assignments, if there are any, will be announced by your lab

instructor.

Will you drop the lowest grades? We will drop the lowest grade for one Prelab Quiz and one
Worksheetat the end of the semester

What is my current grade? Math is a wonderful thing, because you can find out for yourself.
Blackboardshould show you your total current points and the total current points possible. Divide the
first by the second and multiply by 100 to get your percent grade. Compare to letter grade cutoffs in
the syllabus. Ask your lab instructor if anything is unclear.

Can I still get an A (B, C ete.?). That depends on how many points you have earned so far and how
manypoints are still left in the semester that you can realistically earn. Check the syllabus for the
number of points you need at the end of the semester for each grade cutoff and be realistic with
expectations for your performance on the remaining assignments.

. Will there be a curve? The course as a whole is not curved, you get what you get. However, if your lab
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instructor’s grades fall below average, there will be an adjustment.

. My lab instructor is not answering my emails. Have you sent it from your ualbany.edu account?

Have more than 48 hours passed? Resend it, and if you do not hear back after 3 days contact the
course coordinator. Keep in mind that your lab instructors also take classes AND do research on top
of teaching48 of you. We all get a lot of emails. Don’t expect instant replies.

Can you delete my submission of xxx? I was not paying attention and uploaded the wrong
thing. Youalone are responsible for uploading the correct item and to double check that it is
submitted and correct! You have one freebie, and that only if we have proof of sorts that you actually
completed the assignment before the due date. It’s not that we are mean, it’s that there are way too
many of you to keep track of wrong and missing assignments on our end. Please be considerate.
Can you pre-read/pre-grade my assignment to make sure I get 100%? While your instructor
MAY provide feedback, we will not pre-grade assignments since that would not be fair to your
peers, and youwill not be guaranteed 100% of points.

I realized that my final grade is not what I wanted it to be, can I have a bonus assignment
ormake up points I missed earlier in the semester? NO! How would that be fair to other
students?!

I completed all quizzes and worksheets but now at the semester end, my total points on
Backboardare suddenly lower than I calculated, why is that! Remember that we drop the Quiz
and the Worksheet with your lowest score and only count 7/8 quizzes given and 12/13 Worksheets?
If you completed all, you can ‘remove’ your worst performance from your record this way and if
you missed one quiz or one worksheet, those zeros won’t be included in your final grade.

Do these rules apply to me too? Yes of course. How would it be fair to the rest of your
peersotherwise?

Religious Observance
New York State Education Lab (section 224-A) requires all campuses to provide opportunities for make-up

work for students who are missing class due to religious beliefs. Our online schedule is extremely flexible
giving you ample of time to complete assessments.

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Title IX

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on

the basis of sex in federally funded education programs and activities. The SUNY-wide Sexual Violence
Prevention and Response Policies prohibit offenses defined assexual harassment, sexual assault, intimate
partner violence (dating or domestic violence), sexual exploitation, and stalking and apply to the entire
University at Albany community, including students, faculty, and staff of all gender identities.

The University at Albany provides a variety of resources for support and advocacy to assist individuals who
have experienced sexual offenses. Confidential support and guidance can be found through the Counseling
Center (518-442-5800, https://www.albany.edu/counseling_center/), the University Health Center (518-442-
5454, https://www.albany.edu/health_center/), and the Interfaith Center (518-489-8573,
https://www.albany.edu/spirituality/onCampus.shtml). Individuals at these locations will not report crimes to
law enforcement or university officials without permission, except in extreme circumstances, such as a health
and/or safety emergency. Additionally, the Advocates at the University at Albany’s Advocacy Center for
Sexual Violence are available to assist students without sharing information that could identify them (518-442-
CARE, https://www.albany.edu/advocacycenter/). Sexual offenses can be reported non-confidentially to the
Title [X Coordinator within The Office for Equity and Compliance (518-442-3800,
https://www.albany.edu/equity-compliance/, Building 25, Room 117) and/or the University Police Department
(518-442-3131, http://police.albany.edu/). Please note, faculty members are considered “responsible
employees” at the University at Albany, meaning that they are required to report all known relevant
details about a complaint of sexual violence to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, including names of
anyone involved or present, date, time and location. In case of an emergency, please call 911.

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ABIO 202Z Lab Schedule — Spring 2022

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ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE *AT THE BEGINNING OR END OF YOUR SCHEDULED LAB, IN
THE WEEK THEASSIGNMENT IS LISTED IN as follows:

Worksheets (lab manual); completed during lab and collected/graded after you cleaned up

Prelab Worksheets (lab manual; due by beginning of lab in the week they are listed below (do at home,
leave in lab manual andbring to class)!
Prelab Quizzes; due on Blackboard by beginning of lab; do before your lab! Available for up to a week before

due date!

Writing Assignments; due in two hard copies in lab (points) and on Blackboard (points) by beginning of lab

Date Lab and what you are learning What is due * (subject to change)

Jan. 24 — 28 Introduction ° Worksheet Introduction (at end of lab)
Organization, syllabus, refreshers ° Practice Quiz (Blackboard - due Sunday

1/30 midnight, unlike all other quizzes —
worth 5 pts!)

° Plagiarism Tutorial (Blackboard, due 1/30
midnight)

Jan. 31 - Feb. 4| Basic Skills Boot Camp I Prelab Quiz Basic Skills Boot Camp I
Basic math, metric system, molarity and (Blackboard) Worksheet Basic Skills
pH, Beer’s law(balance, solution Boot Camp I (end of lab)
preparation, spectrophotometer).

Feb. 7-11 Basic Skills Boot Camp II ° Math practice test (Blackboard)

Basic math, standard curve, serial ° Prelab Quiz Basic Skills Boot Camp II
dilution, Hypothesis development, (Blackboard)° Worksheet Basic Skills
(spectrophotometer, pipetting, graphing). Boot Camp II (end of lab)
° Prelab Worksheet Hypothesis
Photosynthesis & Respiration (do
before lab, leave in manual)

Feb. 14-18 Photosynthesis and Respiration ° Hypothesis Plant Defenses -_bring two
Photosynthesis in Elodea, respiration in hard copies to lab and upload draft on BB
yeast, indicators (hypothesis development, _| ° Prelab Quiz Photosynthesis &
experimental design, graphing, scientific Respiration (Blackboard)° Worksheet
writing). Photosynthesis & Respiration (end of lab)
Peer Review Hypothesis Plant Defenses

Feb. 21-25 Plant Defenses Setup ° revised Hypothesis Plant Defenses
Plant development, allelopathy, (Blackboard only)° Prelab Quiz Cell
antibacterial properties, microbiology Structure & Function (Blackboard) °
(hypothesis development, experimental Worksheet Cell Structure & Function I
design, graphing, scientific writing, (end of lab)
sterile technique). Cell Structure and
Function I
Cell organization, structure, function; cell
cycle (microscope, wet-mount preparation,
staining techniques).

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Mar. 28 - Mar. | Plant Defenses Analysis ° Prelab Quiz Plant Defenses (Blackboard)
4 Cell Structure and Function IT ° Worksheet Cell Structure & Function I
Cell organization, structure, function; (end of lab)
(microscope, wet-mount preparation,
staining techniques).
Mar. 7-11 Analysis of Photopigments ° Prelab Quiz Analysis of Photopigments
Midterm point | Gel electrophoresis, thin layer (Blackboard)° Worksheet Analysis of
chromatography, isoelectricpoint, Rf Photopigments (end of lab)
(pipetting, standard curve, centrifuge, ° Paper — Methods, Results - bring two
graphing). hard copies to laband upload draft on
Peer Review Methods, Results Blackboard
Mar. 14-18 Spring Break No Bio 202Z labs all week
Mar. 21-25 Transformation I ° Paper — Introduction, Discussion - bring
Bacterial transformation, two hard copiesto lab and upload draft on
biotechnology (sterile andmolecular Blackboard
biology techniques). ° Prelab Quiz Transformation I
Peer Review Introduction, Discussion (Blackboard)
° Prelab Worksheet Transformation LI (do
before quiz andlab, leave in manual, Spts)
° Worksheet Transformation I (end of lab, 5
pts)
Mar. 28 - Apr. | Transformation II ° Prelab Quiz Transformation IT
1 Analysis of (Blackboard)° Worksheet
transformations Transformation II (end of lab)
Practice for
Practical Exam
Apr. 4-8 Writing Review ° Complete draft Paper (including
Writing, Citing, Components of a scientific | Abstract) - bring two hard copies to lab
paper (editing, peer review). and upload draft on Blackboard
Practice for Practical Exam ° Prelab Quiz Writing Review
(Blackboard)° Worksheet
Writing Review (end of lab)
Apr. 11-15 Practical Exam ° Revised Paper Plant Defenses, submit your
Demonstrate competency in lab techniques _| paper drafts and reviews, upload final
and equipment version on Blackboard
° Practical Exam
Apr. 18-22 Practical Exam ° Practical Exam
Apr. 25-29 (Practical Exam, if needed)

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ABIO 212Y Genetics Syllabus Re-registration

ABIO 212Y Introductory Genetics Fall Syllabus

Course number: ABIO 212

Class no:

Credit Hours: 3

Lecture times: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10:35 am — 11:30 am
Lecture location: TBD

Lecturer: Robert Osuna Ph.D.
E-mail: rosuna@albany.edu
Office: Biology 324

Office Hours: Monday 1-3 pm and Thursday 9-10am
« Anew Zoom link will be available each week in Blackboard. Please email me ahead of time if you
plan to cometo my office hours so that I can spread out the time among different students. Simple
questions may be handled via email.
« Students should also makeuse of their respective TA’s Office hours to address questions that were not
answered during the professor’s office hours.

Prerequisites: ABIO 130 or 121 and ABIO 131 or 120, with a grade of C- or better in ABIO 121 or ABIO 131.

Catalog Course Description: Genetics from the classical Mendelian Laws of inheritance to molecular
genetics. Topics will include DNA structure and replication; Mendelian genetics and recombination;
population, fungal, somatic cell, and bacterial genetics; gene organization; the genetic code; mechanisms of
gene expression and regulation; and applications of genetic technology. Three class periods and one discussion
section. The course consists of Lectures and weekly Discussion Sessions. Students must be registered for both
and must attend the Discussion Section for which theyare registered.

Course Objectives:
This course aims to help students develop a detailed understanding of the biological nature of the genetic
information, its organization, utilization, replication, preservation, and transmission.
By the end of the course, students will have a good understanding of:
. The nature of the genetic material and its experimental discovery.
. The chemical structure of the genetic material within the cell.
. The transmission of genetic material from cell to cell and from one generation toanother.
. The general principles governing genetic inheritance.
. The role of chromosomes in determining the sex of an organism.
. How the genetic information is stored and utilized in the cell.
. How cells regulate the use of genetic information.
. How the genetic material is faithfully replicated.
. How the genetic information is altered, damaged, and repaired.
10. Genetic approaches used today in research and medicine.

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Students’ depth of understanding of genetics will be demonstrated through the useof critical thinking in
applying genetic concepts to solve a wide range of problems and situations. Knowledge gained from this course
will prepare students to engagein more specialized courses in biology and medicine, and to become better-
informed citizens in a society continuously impacted by the fast-paced development and exploitation of genetic
approaches.

Course Overview

Required Course Materials:

1. Textbook: Concepts of Genetics, 12th Edition by Klug, Cummings, Spencer, Palladino, andKillian.
Pearson Publishing Co.

It is important that you purchase the textbook as well as the Mastering Genetics Accesscode.

o A good value is the electronic textbook (e-Text) together with a Mastering Genetics Access Code
for 24-months for $94.99. You should purchase this through the Pearson’sMyLab & Mastering
link found in your Blackboard for the ABIO 212 course. (Follow the Prompts. See instructions
on the last page of this syllabus).

You can purchase the hard cover textbook online or via the bookstore, but it must includethe Mastering
Genetics online access code. If you purchase a used textbook, you will need to purchase the Mastering
Genetics Access Code directly through the Pearson’s MyLab & Mastering link found in your
Blackboard for the Bio212 course. The Access code without thee-Text for 24-months is $64.99.
Important: You must sign on to the Mastering Genetics through your Blackboard Link:Pearson’s
MyLab & Mastering. (See instructions on the last page on this syllabus)

o DO NOT sign up through the Pearson’s Website. If you do this you will not appear in theRoster
of students for this course.

2. Online Weekly Assignments: Mastering Genetics: To Register:

Go to: Blackboard course page for ABIO212. On the left pane go to: “Student Resources: Pearson’s
MyLab & Mastering”
Select: “Welcome to Mastering Genetics”. After agreeing to End user license agreement, enter your
Pearson account username and password to link accounts. You have an account if you have ever used a
MyLab or Mastering product. If you’ve never had a Pearson account, select create and follow the
instructions.
You will need to enter an Access Code (included with your text book), or you can purchase an Access
code with e-Text (electronic textbook) with credit card for $94.99. The Access Code without the e-Text
can be purchased for $64.99. (If you are taking this genetics course for the second time in one year, you
should be able to use your previous Access Code).

* Course name: MGOSUNA2021

Course ID: osunal2841

Once you are done, always access Mastering genetics via the Pearson MyLab & Mastering Blackboard
link. Get your computer ready. For the best experience, check the system requirements for your product
at:

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https://www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com/system-requirements/
Need help? Go to:
https://help.pearsoncmg.com/integration/cg/blackboard/student/en/content/get_started.htm

There will be 14 weekly Mastering Genetics assignments offered during the semester. Weekly
assignments will be made available on Monday of each week and usually will be due on the following
Sunday at 11:59 pm, sharp. Check your lecture schedule to know the deadline for each assignment.

You will receive full credit for answering each question correctly in the first attempt. You will have a total
of 3 attempts to answer each question and will lose a percentage of the credit for each succeeding attempt.
All questions have been verified for their correct answers. Please do not email the instructor to argue over
a decimal of a point. Only YOUR TEN BEST ASSIGNMENT SCORES will be credited toward your
course grade. Deadlines are strictly enforced! There will be NO EXTENSIONS to the weekly
assignments, NO EXCEPTIONS. If you miss an assignment (irrespective of the reason) it will
automatically become one of the assignments that is dropped. You still have another 13 assignments to
complete, out of which only the top 10 assignments count towards your grade. In other words, you can
miss as many as 4 assignments (for any reason) without penalty.

3. Discussion sections: The Discussion sections will begin the week of August 30 through September 3 on
your scheduled day and time. The first discussion section will meet on Monday August 30. You are
expected to adapt to the style and expectations of your assigned Teaching Assistant. You may not switch to
a different Discussion Section to choose a different TA.

Discussion sections will have three components:

A quiz: There will be a quiz given each week. Each quiz will be worth 4 points. Your 10 highest quiz
scores will be used to determine your final score for amaximal score of 40 points. Missed quizzes will
receive a score of 0.

In-class presentation: Each student will be expected to make at least one in-class presentation of a
genetics problem and its solution. Your in-class presentation will be worth 5 points.

Discussion of genetics problems and course material.

4. All classes, course resources, assignments and announcements will be available through Blackboard (Bb) so
please familiarize yourself with the Bb course set up at the start of the semester to be sure that you can access
all materials and assignments https://blackboard.albany.edu. Use the table of contents feature to navigate
within module folders.

Assessments:

Exams and Quizzes will be largely based on multiple choice questions but will also use other question formats.
You are responsible for learning everything presented during the lectures. Most of the questions will be basedon
what is presented in class. Occasionally, I will assign extra reading not covered in class for which there may be
a question on the exam. In general, the more you read from the textbook, the greater will be your command of
the topics covered and your confidence in correctly answering exam questions. The best way to learn in this
course is to read all the assigned textbook material prior to its presentation during lecture. In thisway, you will
be well-familiarized with the topic and will use the lecture presentation as a way to review and reinforce the
most important genetic concepts. Often, many of your questions become answered when you combine reading

the textbook with viewing the lectures. Take full control of your learning experience!

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Information about the Exams and Quizzes:

1. Lecture exams and quizzes will be offered online through Mastering Genetics. Therefore it is critical that
you register for the Master Genetics to be able to take the online exams.

2. Exams and Quizzes will be offered during a schedules class time. Exams will be scheduled to last precisely
55 minutes. You must be ready to start on time. If you begin late you will lose valuable time to answer all
the questions and will have no time extension.

3. Exam Dates:

Exam 1: Monday Sept 27, 2021
Quiz 1: Wednesday Oct 13, 2021
Exam 2: Friday Nov 5, 2021
Exam 3: Friday Nov 19, 2021
Quiz 2: Monday Dec 6, 2021

What is the format of the test?

Exams will consist of 30 questions (mostly multiple choice) that will be randomly selected from a much
larger pool of questions. The order of the questions as well and their answers will also be random.
Therefore each student will have a unique set of questions to answer in a unique order. Each question
will be worth 1.5 points for a total of 45 points.

Where do I take the test?
Find a private quiet place where you can haveaccess to a computer with reliable Internet service AND a
fully charged device.

Best practice:

Spending time looking for clues or answers in the textbook or the Internet will consume valuable time
needed to complete the test in 55 minutes. It is best to study well ahead of time. Have all theinformation in
your head and use the exam time to think about the answers to your questions.

Are you a person of integrity?

This is an open-book exam or quiz. However, it is an individual test. You must complete it on yourown.
Getting help from other people constitutes Academic Dishonesty. Working in groups is equally dishonest
and is notpermitted.

Integrity is doing the right thingwhen no one is watching!

Academic Dishonesty
Know and understand the course policies on cheating and plagiarism. The University expects you to be familiar

with the standards of academic integrity. Consequences can include suspension for two semesters or dismissal
from the University. Don’t do it! It’s not worth the risk!
http://www.albany.edu/undergraduate_bulletin/regulations.html

Special Needs
Reasonable accommodations will be provided for students with documented physical, sensory, systemic,

medical, cognitive, learning and mental health (psychiatric) disabilities. If you believe you have a
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disabilityrequiring accommodations, please notify the Disability Resource Center (518- 442-5490);
dre@albany.edu . Upon verification and after the registration process is complete, the DRC will provide you
with a letter that informs the course instructor that you are a student with a disability registered with the DRC
and list the recommended reasonable accommodations.

Grading Policy:
The following assessments will contribute to the final grade:

Weekly Assignments

Total Points

Grade Scale:
A 85%
A- 82%
B+ 78%
B 75%
B- 72%
C+ 68%
Cc 65%
C- 62%
D+ 58%
D 54%
D- 50%
E <50%

(213-250 points)
(205-212 points)
(195-204 points)
(188-194 points)
(180-187 points)
(170-179 points)
(163-169 points)
(155-162 points)
(145-154 points)
(135-144 points)
(125-134 points)
(< 125 points)

To calculate your exam score to the letter grade it represents, use the percentage values shown above. For
example, if you obtained 30 points in an exam (worth 45 points) the percentage score is: 100 X 34/45 = 75.5%
According to the grading scale, this corresponds to a grade of B. The final grade is computed from your total
scores in the course, including the exam scores, Mastering Genetics Assignments, and Discussion section

scores.

Grade concessions:
There are various concessions built into the grading plan:

The grading scale is lenient, with an A grade beginning at 85% and a passing grade of D- requiring a

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score of 50%.

e Ofthe 14 Mastering Genetics assignments given throughout the semester, your 4 worst scores will be
dropped in order to count your best 10 assignment scores. Mastering Genetics pointsusually increase
students’ grades.

e Ofall the Discussion Section quizzes, your best10 scores will be calculated into your grade.

e A 5-point oral presentation in your Discussion Section is not too difficult to secure if you are well
prepared forthe presentation.

Miss an exam?

If you miss an exam for aninvalid reason, you will receive a score of zero. However, if you have a

documented valid reason, you must email me (Professor Osuna) as soon as possible to determine how to resolve

your situation.

1. Ifyou contact me prior to the scheduled exam date, wewill try to find a time when you can take the test
before the class at large. After the exam is given to the class at large there will be no more opportunity
to take the test.

2. If taking the exam prior to the exam date is not an option, you will be exempted from this exam and I will
calculate your total exams’ grade on the basis of the remaining exams.

What are valid reasons for missing anexam?

e A documented medicalemergency

e A documented unforeseen personal emergency
Documentation must be provided to me via email no later than a week after the exam date. If more time is
needed to provide your documentation, you shouldemail me (Professor Osuna)to explain your reason for
delay. Otherwise, you will receive a score of 0 on the test.

What are invalid reasons?
All other types of excuses will be considered invalid and the student will receive a score of 0 on the exam.
Examples of invalidexcuses for missing an exam are:

e You were not aware that the exam date was changed, eventhough it was announced in class and via
Blackboard.

¢ You overslept and couldn't startthe exam on time.

e You didn’t feel ready to takethe exam.

e You are travelling on the exam date. All exam dates are givento you on the first day of class. Taking all
exams as scheduled is part of your agreement as a student in this course. You are expected to be available
with Internet connection for all scheduled exam and quiz times.

e You are working during the exam date. All exam dates are given to you on the first day ofclass and are
scheduled duringclass time. You are expected tobe available with Internet connection for all scheduled
exam and quiz times.

¢ You have two other exams scheduled on the same day of the genetics exam. According to university
policy, students are expected to take up to three exams on the same day as long as the exams are pre-
scheduled from the beginning of the course. Students are expected to budget their studying time in
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which the student has two other exams can the student rightfully request for a concession to take the exam
another day. The course that rescheduled the exam carries the burden to offer an alternative date.

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ABIO 212Y Genetics Schedule of Classes

Topics Chapters inText
1. Introduction: uncovering DNA as thegenetic material Ch 10
2. DNA structure Ch 10
3. DNA organization in chromosomes Ch 12
4. Cell Division: mitosis and meiosis Ch2
5. Mendelian genetics Ch3
6. Extensions of Mendelian genetics ch4
7. Chromosome mapping Ch5
8. Sex determination and sexchromosomes Ch7
9. Chromosomal mutations Chs
10. Transcription Ch 13
11. The Genetic Code Ch 13
12. Translation of proteins Ch 14
13. Regulation of gene expression inprokaryotes Ch 16
14. Regulation of gene expression ineukaryotes Ch 17
15. Post-translational regulation ineukaryotes Ch 18
16. DNA replication andrecombination Chil
17. Gene mutation, DNA repair, transposition Ch 15
18. Recombinant DNA technology Ch 20

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ABIO 213 Microbiology in Health and Disease Syllabus Re-registration

ABIO 213 Microbiology in Health and Disease Summer Syllabus

Course number: ABIO 213

Lecture Class no: 2505

Lab Class no: 2506

Credit Hours: 4

Lecture times: Monday - Friday, 9:30 — 10:40 am
Lecture location: Room BB0129

Lab times: Wednesday 12:00 — 3:00 pm

Lab location: Biology 141

Lecturer: Linda Mayerhofer, Ph.D.

E-mail: Imayerhofer@albany.edu
Office: Biology 108

Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 11:00 am — 12:00 pm

Prerequisites: The pre-requisites for this course are Bio 201 and 202Z (Introductory Biology Labs). Students
should also have taken two semesters of Introductory Biology lecture.

Couse Description: Microbiology is the study of organisms that are too small to be seen with the naked eye.
We will discuss the biology of prokaryotic and eukaryotic microbes. This course will introduce students to
physiology, morphology, taxonomy, life cycles of microbes and to the roles that these organisms play in human
health and disease.

Course Objectives: At the end of this course, students will:

learn fundamental concepts and principles in microbiology

be able to discriminate between a prokaryotic and eukaryotic organism, and viruses

be able to describe how micro-organisms interact with human

be able to explain microbial genetics and how this knowledge is applied to modern molecular biology
be able to make more informed decisions about contemporary scientific issues

Be able to perform basic laboratory experiments to examine microorganisms in the lab.

Course Overview

Required Course Materials:

1.

Textbook: Foundations in Microbiology, 9th Ed. by K.P. Talaro and B. Chess. McGraw Hill Publishers.
To purchase the book from the UAlbany Bookstore or directly from McGraw-Hill:
e Loose-leaf textbook with or without Connect Access Code ISBN: 9781308842493
e Hardbound textbook with or without Connect Access Code ISBN: 9781259670565
NOTE: The Connect Online resource access code is OPTIONAL. You can buy the text with or without
the code. Connect comes with the e-text and online study resources, if that is something you would like.
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There will not be any online assignments through Connect.

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2. Lab Manual: Benson’s Microbiological Applications, 13th Ed. by A. Brown and H. Smith. UAlbany

Custom Edition. McGraw Hill Publishers.

I recommend that you purchase the lab manual from the UAlbany bookstore or directly from McGraw-
Hill since this is a custom abridged edition adapted specifically for this summer course. It contains only
the lab exercises we will be doing. The ISBN will be available by mid-June, and I will send out an email

with the purchase information.

NOTE: If you purchase this manual elsewhere (Amazon.com etc), it will be the “Complete Version”,
which is fine, but may be more expensive. The complete version ISBN:9780077668020. If you have any

questions — please mail me.

Exams, Quizzes and Assignments:

There will be three equally weighted (100 point) non-accumulative
exams given during the lecture class periods as indicated in the
lecture schedule. In lab, there will be a short quiz at the start of
each lab (5 points each), based on the assigned lab exercise reading
from the lab manual. There will also be six lab reports or
worksheets (10 points each), which will be handed in either at the
end of class or at the next lab class. Participation points will be

Total
Exams: 3 x 100 points 300)
[Lab quizzes: |6 x 5 points 30)
[Lab reports: {6 x 10 points 60)
Participation: {10 points 10)
TOTAL: 400 400)

awarded for attendance, punctuality, participation in class discussion and in-class activities.

Grading Policy:

Grades will be determined on the basis of your total course points for lecture and lab. A total of 400 points is
available from lecture and lab. Letter grades (+/-) will be assigned at the end of the semester based on the total
points attained. THE GRADES WILL NOT BE CURVED. No extra points will be granted. There are no extra

credit assignments. The grade requirements are as follows:

[Percent (Total Points Grade
84% 333

81-83% 324 - 332 -
[78-80% 312 — 323 IB+
(75-77% 300-311 IB
[72-74% 288 — 299 IB-
(69-71% 276 — 287 C+
(66-68% 264 — 275 IC
(63-65% 252 — 263 \C-
(60-62% 240 — 251 [D+
55-59% 220 — 239 ID
50-54% 200 — 219 ID-
<50% <200 IE

Academic Integrity:

Cheating on exams is offensive to all members of the university community. The penalty for cheating will be an

E on the exam and could include dismissal from the course. Charges of cheating will also be referred to the

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University Judicial Board which can result in more severe penalties. Students are expected to be familiar with
undergraduate academic regulations. Ignorance of these academic regulations will not excuse any charges of
cheating. “Wandering eyes” will be construed as cheating, so keep your eyes on your own work. University ID
cards must be available for inspection at all exams. Cell phones are not permitted during exams. A student
found with a cellphone on their desk, on their lap or on the floor will be assumed to be cheating and will receive
an E for the exam and be subject to the penalties described above. Students are expected to arrive at the start of
class to take the exam.

Attendance:

e Attendance is mandatory in both lecture and lab. In lecture, student attendance and punctuality are part
of your participation grade, but attendance is not monitored at every lecture session. It is in your best
interest to attend all lectures since much of the exam material comes from topics covered in lectures.
You are also responsible for all announcements made in class about exams and changes in the syllabus.

e In lab, attendance and punctuality are mandatory, are monitored at every lab, and are part of your
participation grade. Absence from lab will result in a zero for attendance of that lab, and you will not be
eligible to hand in the report due for that lab, thereby losing a substantial number of points overall.
Please be sure that your cell phones or any other electronic devices are silenced so that they will not be
disruptive to the class. However, smartphones, tablets or laptops are sometimes used for web-based in-
class activities, which will be announced.

Please observe class courtesy rules:

e Arrive on time and remain seated until class is dismissed by the instructor.

e Don’t chat with other students during lecture.

e Raise your hand if you have a question, or ask the instructor your question after class.

e Silence your cell phones. Avoid use of earphones or text messaging during class.

e Laptops, smartphones or tablets are permitted during class, as long as they are used to view the posted
class notes or class-related material. Please, do not use them in class to browse the internet, text or email
friends, or play computer games. Do these things on your own time outside of class. Use the time in
class to focus on what the instructor is communicating, even if the topic is not particularly appealing to
you on that day. One way to get more involved in the class is to plan to take hand notes. It keeps you
awake and focused. You made the effort to come to class. Get them most out of it. You can do it!

Making up missed work:

An official documentation will be required if you miss an exam, quiz or lab for medical reasons, or a serious
personal emergency. If you are working during this time, you are expected to speak to your supervisor to work
out an arrangement that will allow you to attend all classes and quizzes. It is not acceptable to miss class or a
quiz because of work schedule conflicts. If you will miss an exam, quiz or lab, it is your responsibility to notify
the instructor via email and provide the necessary documentation as soon as you are able. Otherwise a score of 0
will be applied. Students with approved documentation for missed exams will have one opportunity to take a
make-up exam on the last day of class. This exam will be offered only to preapproved students during the
instructor’s office hours after the final class period. There will be no lab quiz make-ups, and students missing a
lab for an official documented reason will be given the opportunity to do an alternative make-up lab activity.

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Reasonable Accommodation:
Any student with a documented disability that requires an accommodation must contact the instructor as soon as
possible to arrange for appropriate services at the DRC that will allow for full participation in the course.

Changes:

The schedule of lectures and exams and course policies may be changed by the instructor due to extenuating
circumstances. Any changes will be announced in class and posted on Blackboard.

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Lecture Schedule

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(Course Day Date [Lecture Topic [Textbook
Schedule Chapters
Week 1 IM (7/4 ‘0 Class — July 4th Holiday k

(Tr [7/5 Introduction and History 1

IW 7/6 (Chemistry 2

(Th 7/7 [Tools for Identifying Microorganisms 3

IF (7/8 Prokaryotic Microorganisms I 4
|Week 2 IM (7/11 |Prokaryotic Microorganisms II 4

[r (7/12 [Eukaryotic Microorganisms I 5

|W 7/13. «(Eukaryotic Microorganisms II 5

[Th 7/14 |Viruses 6

IF 7/15 {EXAM 1: Chapters 1 —6 IEXAM 1
Week 3 IM. (7/18 Nutrition and Growth 7

[Pr (7/19 [Metabolism is

|W 7/20‘ [Microbial Genetics

[Th 7/21 (Genetic Engineering 10

IF (7/22 (Control of Microbial Growth 11
|Week 4 IM (7/25 [Antimicrobial Agents 12

[Tr (7/26 [Human — Microbe Interactions 13

|W 7/27 [Host Defenses — Innate Immunity 14

(Th 7/28 [Host Defenses — Adaptive Immunity 15

IF (7/29 [EXAM 2 - Chapters 7 — 15 IEXAM 2
|Week 5 IM. 8/1 Identification of Pathogens 17

[r 8/2 Gram Positive and Negative Cocci 18

|W 8/3 Gram Positive Bacilli 19

[Th 8/4 Gram Negative Bacilli 20

IF 8/5 (Other Bacterial Pathogens 21
|Week 6 IM 8/8  |Fungi 22

[Pr 8/9 Parasites 23

|W 8/10 |DNA Viruses 24

[Th 8/11 |RNA Viruses 25

IF 8/12 {EXAM 3 —- Chapters 17 — 25 IEXAM 3

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Lab Schedule
[Lab Schedule [Laboratory Topic Assignments: Quizzes and Lab
IReports*
Wed 7/6 [Microscopy and staining (Quiz 1; Lab Report 1 — due 7/13
Wed 7/13 (Growth and nutrition (Quiz 2; Lab Report 2 — due 7/20
|Wed 7/20 [Laboratory techniques, reagents and assays Quiz 3; Lab Report 3 — due 7/27
|Wed 7/27 Medical microbiology Quiz 4; Lab Report 4 — due 8/3
Wed 8/3 [Antimicrobial susceptibility assays (Quiz 5; Lab Report 5 — due 8/10
Wed 8/10 (Commercial identification systems (Quiz 6; Lab Report 6 — due 8/10

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*Quizzes will be given at the start of each lab class. Quiz | will be an open-book quiz. All lab reports are due by
the start of the following week’s lab, but can also be handed in at the end of that lab session. The last lab report will
be a worksheet that is due at the end of the last class. Material for the quizzes will be based on assigned readings
from the lab manual and will be assigned each week in class for the following week’s lab.

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TBIO 260 / ABIO 460 The Neural Basis of Behavior Re-registration

TBIO 260 / ABIO 460 The Neural Basis of Behavior Spring Syllabus

Course number: TBIO 260 (Class no. ) / ABIO 460 (Class no. )
Credit Hours: 3

Class times: TBD

Class location: TBD

Lecturer: Dr. Gregory Lnenicka Ph.D.
E-mail: greg|@albany.edu

Office: Life Sciences Research Building 1038
Phone: 518-591-8812

Office Hours: By appointment
Prerequisites: ABIO 130 or 121, ABIO 131 or 120

Course Description from the Undergraduate Bulletin: An analysis of the neural basis of innate and learned
behaviors, as well as the neurological deficits accompanying lesions of different parts of the brain. Emphasis
will be placed on sensory processing, reflexive behavior, feature extraction and behavioral triggers, using
simple learned behaviors amenable to analysis at the neuronal level, including analysis of membrane electrical
activity, chemical synaptic activity and neuromodulation. Feature extraction will be considered as the basis of
visual localization and prey (insect) capture in toads and in echo localization and insect capture in bats. Analysis
of brain lesions will include both behavior and simultaneous brain imaging to connect the deficits with specific
brain regions, and will cover semantic/episodic learning and amnesia, as well as speech/language
comprehension. We will also discuss prospects for transplanting brain stem cells to cure diseases caused by cell
death of specific neurons. TBJO 260 is the Honors College version of ABIO 460. Only one can be taken for
credit. Neuroscience minors can take only one of TBIO 260 and TPSY 214 for credit toward the minor
requirements. TBIO 260 is only open to Honors College students only.

Course Objectives: At the end of this course, students should understand and be able to describe:
e the structure and function of neurons
e membrane potential and action potential and how these contribute to neuron function.
e the neural basis of innate and learned behaviors
e sensory processing, reflexive behavior, feature extraction and behavioral triggers
e how simple learned behaviors and membrane electrical activity, chemical synaptic activity and
neuromodulation are amenable to analysis at the neuronal level
e feature extraction and localization cues facilitate animal behavior
e the outcomes of neural disease on behavior

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Course Requirements:
Textbook: Simmons and Young: Nerve Cells and Animal Behavior, 3rd Ed (2001)

Readings: The course will include the basics of neural signaling, followed by extensive readings from
Scientific American and books as well as selected papers from the primary literature. After reviewing the initial
basics of neural function, the course will feature discussions (dates marker D below) centered around the
readings on the variety of topics listed above.

Blackboard: Readings and powerpoint slides will be posted on Blackboard

Assessment: Grades will be based upon one midterm and one final exam, class participation, and class
presentations. Class participation and class presentations will be graded by fellow students and the instructor.
1. Exams will be written answer essays, and sample exam questions will be given ahead of time for

practice.

2. Class presentations (in last 2 weeks of class) by pairs of students will be 25-30 minutes and cover
research papers (not reviews) from the literature. Suggested topics will be listed on the website with
possible references, and further readings on topics from the textbook. Topics and partners must be
submitted for approval by midsemester.

3. Attendance is required. Non-attendance will be noted as lack of participation and affect your grade.

Grading Policy:

The following provides the percentage breakdown of the final grade:

Assessment Percentage
Midterm Exam 25%
Final Exam 25%

Class presentation 20%
Class participation 30%

Course Letter Grade Determination

Points Grade Points Grade
93 A 73-76 |C

90 — below 93 | A- 60-62 | C-
87—89 Bt 67-69 | Dt

83 —86 B 63-66 |D

80 —82 B- 60-62 | D-
87-89 Cr < 60 E

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TBIO 260 / ABIO460 Lecture Schedule:

1 Introduction and History of Neuroscience

2 Neurons as building blocks, basics of the membrane
potential and action potential

3 Synaptic transmission and simple synaptic circuits
for innate reflexes

4[D] Command Neurons: prey capture in toad and escape
responses in cockroach

5 [D] Command Neurons and escape responses in crayfish
and vertebrate fish

6 [D] Insect Vision: Sensory filtering and course control

7[D] Vision: processing in the retina, the retinotectal maps

and visual localization.

8 [D] Papers on prey capture in the toad, fish

9 [D] Retinotectal plasticity and prey capture

10 [D] Hunting and localization by bats

11 [D] Localization via auditory map in owl tectum

12 [D] Localization via auditory map in owl tectum &
plasticity

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Albright et al. (2000) History of
Neuroscience in Review, Neuron 44
Simmons & Young, Ch 1

Edwards, Permeant Ions Impermeant Ions...
Nichols et al (2001) From Neuron to Brain,
4th Ed. Ch 6

Simmons & Young, Ch 2.

Nichols et al (2001) From Neuron to Brain,
4th Ed. Ch 9

Simmons & Young, Ch 3

Simmons & Young, Ch 4

Simmons & Young, Ch 5

Johnston & Lagnado (2012) What the fish’s
eye tells the fish’s brain. Neuron 76: 257-
259.

Semmelhack et al. (2014), A dedicated visual
pathway for prey detection in larval
zebrafish, eLife 3:e04878

Gahtan et al (2005), Visual prey capture in
larval zebrafish is controled by identified
reticulospinal neurons downstream of the
tectum. J Neuroscience 25: 9294-9303.
Del Bene et al. 2010, Filtering of visual
information in the tectum by an identified
neural circuit. Science 330: 669-673.
Schmidt JT 1982 The formation of
retinotectal projections. Trends in
Neuroscience 5: 111-116.

Northmore DPM 1981 Visual localization
after rearrangement of retinotectal maps in
fish. Nature 293: 142-43.

Schmidt JT & Buzzard M 1993 Activity-
driven sharpening of the retinotectal
projection in goldfish: Development under
stroboscopic illumination prevents
sharpening. J Neurobiology 24: 384-99.
Simmons & Young Ch. 6. (Bat section)
Simmons & Young Ch. 6. (Owl section)
Knudsen, EI (2002) Instructed learning in the
auditory localization pathway of the barn
owl. Nature 417: 322-328.

Knudsen, EI and Knudsen PF (1990)
Sensitive and critical periods for visual
calibration of sound localization by barn
owls. J Neuroscience 10: 222-232.

Pass out Take Home exam questions for Midterm exam — complete in I-week.

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13 [D] Developmental plasticity during critical periods,
learning and the Hebb Mechanism

- No class—time off to work on midterm exam

- Spring break

14 [D] Localization and plasticity of Brain maps of sensory
input (homunculus in somatosensory and motor
cortices, enlarged nose representation in star mole,
barrel fields for analysis of whisker inputs in rodents.
Discussion of papers on plasticity of cortical maps in
systems above.
Midterm due at end of lecture

15 [D] Mammalian visual cortex: Eye-specific & orientation
selective columns in Cortex and their plasticity during
development

16 [D] Human recording of the fusiform face area—

recognition of faces, analysis of objects.

17 [D] Drosophila mating behavior and effects of dark
rearing and visual deprivation
18 [D] Speech and Language Comprehension in brain—

Wernicke and Broca’s areas & Split Brain in man—
two consciousnesses in one person after section of the
corpus callosum

19 [D] The strange story of Henry Molaison and his total
amnesia after surgical removal of his hippocampus.
Types of memory.

20 [D] Sleep and memory consolidation; manipulation of
memory consolidation

21 [D] The Social Brain

22 [D] Mirror Neurons and Mirror test for consciousness —

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e Lisman 1989 A mechanism for the Hebb and
anti-Hebb processes underlying learning and
memory. PNAS 86: 9574-9578.

e Lisman et al 2002. The molecular basis of
CamKII function in synaptic and behavioral
memory. Nature Reviews Neuroscience 3:
175-190.

e Merzenich M 1998. Long term Change of
Mind. Science 282: 1062-64. (Short
commentary)

e¢ Merzenich M & Jenkins WM 1993.
Reorganization of cortical representations of
hand following alterations of skin inputs
induced by nerve injury, skin island transfers,
and experience. J Hand Therapy p89-104.

e Hubel & Wiesel 1963 The Visual Cortex of
the Brain Sci. Am.

e  Tropea, van Wart & Sur 2009 Molecular
Mechanisms of experience-dependent
plasticity in Visual Cortex. Phil. Trans Royal

¢ Quiroga RQ et al. 2005. Invariant visual
representation by single neurons in the
human Brain. Nature 435; 1102-1107.

¢ Quiroga RQ et al. 2009. Explicit encoding of
multimodal percepts by single neurons in
humans. CurrBiol 19: 1308-1313.

e Gross C. 2010 Making sense of printed
symbols. Science 327: 524-525. (a brief
commentary)

e Hirsch 1994 The Flexible Fly J Exp Biol
195: 1-18.

e Geschwind, N “Specializations of the Human
Brain” Scientific American

e Gazzaniga, MS “The Split Brain in Man”
Scientific American

e Mishkin, M and Appenzeller, T “The
Anatomy of Memory” Scientific American

e Squire, LR Memory and Brain. Ch

e Blakemore C Mechanics of the mind, Ch 4 A
Child of the Moment

Oudiette and Paller (2013) Upgrading the

sleeping brain with targeted memory reactivation

Trends in Cogn. Sci 17:142-149.

e Frith & Frith (2010) The Social Brain:
allowing man to go ... Phil Trans Royal Soc

e — Hillis (2014) Inability to empathize: brain
lesions that disrupt sharing and
understanding another’s emotions. Brain 137:
981-7.

¢ Buccino et al. 2004 The Mirror Neuron

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24
25
26

what makes us different from the great apes?

Synthetic heroin drug toxicity causing Parkinsons
Disease in young users and the research spurred by
this unfortunate human experiment.

Class presentations of pairs of students.

Class presentations of pairs of students.

Class presentations of pairs of students.

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System and action recognition. Brain &
Language 89: 370-376.
¢ Mukamel et al. 2010 Single neuron responses
in humans during execution and observation
of actions. Current biology 20:750-756.
Video - Nova program/PBS

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ABIO 296 Biological Sciences with Laboratory Fall Syllabus

Course number: ABIO 296
Class no:

Credit Hours: 2-4

Lab times: TBD

Lab location: TBD

Course Coordinator: Dr. Pauline Carrico PhD
E-mail: pcarrico@albany.edu

Office: Biology 111

Phone: (518) 461-9352

Office Hours: By appointment by text or email.
Lab Teaching Assistant: note name, office location and hours:
Prerequisites: None

Course Description: The topic covered in this semester of Biological Sciences with Laboratory is Behavioral
Genetics. Behavioral Genetics is the study of how an organism’s genetic composition influences its behavior
and the interaction of heredity and environment in terms of how they affect behavior. The question of whether
genetics or environment determines behavioral abilities and disabilities is commonly known as the “nature vs
nurture” controversy. In this course we will use model organisms such as nematodes, planarians, drosophila, as
well as humans to investigate how behavior is influenced by genetics. Students will look at the effect of
mutations, polymorphisms, gene expression and epigenetics on organismal responses to addiction, learning,
aggression and on sleep patterns. Students will use classic animal behavior techniques, as well as molecular
genetics and genomics approaches to understand evolutionary relationships that affect behavior. Students will
have the opportunity to design and implement an independent research project in the final weeks of the course.

Learning Objectives: Students who complete this course will:

¢ Operate basic laboratory equipment and demonstrate proficiency in basic laboratory techniques
(preparing solutions, pipetting, serial dilutions, sterile technique)

e Detect and resolve procedural problems

e Demonstrate the appropriate quantitative expertise as applies to behavioral genetics (algebra, statistics)

e Be able to culture and/or manipulate model organisms (fruit flies, nematodes and Planaria)

e Formulate hypotheses and design and perform experiments following the scientific process using
primary literature as the basis for experimentation

e Critically analyze, evaluate, and clearly present experimental results.

e Communicate experimental findings in written and oral form

e Use basic bioinformatics tools to identify DNA and protein sequences, scientific literature, and design

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primers for use in students’ own experiments

e Conduct literature reviews to obtain scientific information, including accessing all forms of scientific
literature, to investigate topics, critiquing sources, and organizing information in a scientifically
meaningful way

Learning Activiti
Readings: There is no formal lab manual for this course. Instead, handouts, videos and other resources will be

available on Blackboard at least one week prior to the designated lab. Handouts should be printed and kept in a
three-ring binder independently of the lab notebook. Students are expected to carefully review all information
prior to the laboratory.

Working in Teams: The kinds of thinking and tasks required in this laboratory course work well in a team-
driven environment. Several graded assignments will involve in class collaboration with other students. In-class
collaborations include several presentations, independent experimentation, online written discussions and peer
review.

Online Discussions: Out of class collaborations include using Blackboard discussion spaces to develop and
revise individual group protocols based upon comments from the instructors and classmates.

Weekly Quiz: Online pre-lab quizzes will occur periodically throughout the semester and face-to-face quizzes
will be announced. Pre-lab quizzes will be open book and the higher of two grades will be used to calculate
grade. Face-to-face quizzes will be short answer closed book and will be announced a week ahead of time. The
lowest grade of the face-to-face quizzes will be dropped.

Online data slides: For each experiment, one data slide-table or a figure representing one of the experiments
done the week before will be submitted the following week by noon online. These should be journal article
quality, be labelled, and include a figure legend and a short results discussion. These can be submitted as one or
two powerpoint slides.

Notebooks: There are no formal lab write-ups for this course-each student is required to keep careful lab notes,
including hypothesis or purpose, procedures, observations, calculations, results and conclusions. Notebooks will
be spot checked several times throughout the semester and collected at the end of the semester. Notebooks must
be kept separate from the binders with the papers and handouts and should include a table of contents. Each
activity should include the date, the purpose of the experiment, materials and methods, results and discussion.
Figures and observations should also be included. Handouts are not to be stapled into notebooks.

Presentations: Each group will present three times this semester:

1. Independent Experiment Results

2. One journal article

3. Final presentations in conjunction with the Microbiology lab the final two weeks of lab.
Points will be earned for preparative materials as well as for the presentation itself.

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Grade Policy:

Grades for this course will be assigned as follows:

1.
2.

9.

Pe

Lab notebooks will be “pop” evaluated several times during the semester. (20 points)

Pre-lab quizzes. Two in lab closed book quizzes. Announced and cumulative. (20 points each; 40 points
total)

Pre-lab online quizzes. Two quizzes. 20 points each. The higher of two attempts (40 points will be used
to calculate grade)

Journal Club Presentation. One journal article per group. Assigned. (25 points)

Presentation on Independent Experiment. There will be two independent experiments per semester. Each
group can select either of the two to present. (25 points)

Final Oral Presentation. Oral presentation on an approved behavior genetics topic, done with your lab
partner. Points will be earned for preparative materials as well as for the presentation itself. (35 points)
Online discussions. Two online discussions in which each group describes the rationale and
methodology for Independent Experiments. Each student then submits an NSF based review of one
proposed experiment. (10 points for the experiment, 10 points for the review; For 2 discussions 40
points)

Data slides. Each group must submit two data slides per experiment, with figure legend and shortresults
section per experiment. These are due by noon the day of the following week on Blackboard. (10 points
each. Five labs. 50 points)

Lab performance is based on effort, promptness, team contribution, and bench practices. (10 points)

ossible Total: 285 points.

Note: The lowest of any quiz grade can be dropped or extra credit can be earned by attending a pre-approved
departmental seminar and submitting a short half-page report.

Grad
A
A-
Bt
B
B-
C+

le Scale:
> 93% Cc 73 - 76%
90 - 92% C- 70-72%
87 - 89% D+ 67-69%
83 - 86% D 63 - 66%
80 - 82% D- 60-62%
77-79% E < 60%

to determine your current grade average:

How

a) add up the number of points you have earned so far.

b) ad

ld up the number of points that each assignment was worth.

c) divide the number from (a) by the number from (b) and multiply by 100.

like tl

his: (a)/(b) x 100 = your numerical average

Rounding Your Average:

0.1 -

0.4 = round down

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0.6 - 0.9 = round up
0.5 = if preceding number is even, round down if preceding number is odd, round up

for example: 89.4% = 89% = B+ 86.4% = 86% =B
89.6% = 90% = A- 86.6% = 87% = B+
89.5% = 90% = A- 86.5% = 86% =B

wee THERE ARE NO GRADE CURVES *****

Grading discrepancies: Must be brought to the attention of your instructor no less than 24 hours and no more
than one week after the graded item is returned to you. No trolling for points at the end of the semester. No
exceptions.

Lab performance points: Loss is usually one point per infraction. However, this may be increased if the
offense is repeated or dangerous. More than three incidents may cause loss of all lab points.

Missing a lab: Lab exercises cannot be made up. Unexplained/unapproved absences will result in a full letter
reduction, per absence, of your final grade.

Tardiness: Do not underestimate the importance of being on time. If you are not in lab when quizzes or exams
are handed out, you will not receive any extra time to complete them. Three instances of tardiness = one missed
lab (see above).

Lab Policies:

1. Nothing consumable is allowed in this lab except during the two weeks of presentation. Nothing. No
food, water, coffee, cough drops, chewing gum. None.

Dress safely! Pull back long hair, no hats with brims, no shorts, no open-toed shoes.

Cell phones on silent.

Wash lab benches with disinfectant cleaner both before and after experiments. WASH YOUR HANDS
BEFORE WALKING OUT OF THE LAB, EVEN IF YOU ARE RETURNING.

RON

Maintaining a Lab Notebook: Here is the format:

1. Table of Contents on the first page. You can fill it in as you go.

2. Numbered pages. Each sheet is considered a page. Begin with the page after the Table of Contents. It is
probably best to write the number in the outer upper corner of the page.

3. Everything in your lab notebook must be written in ink.
On the first page for each experiment in your lab notebook, you need to include the title and the
procedure. This needs to be complete before each lab. Any changes to the procedure must be recorded.
You need not make a materials list.

5. On subsequent experiment pages in your lab notebook, you will add collected raw data, and figures
(graphs) and gel photos that you may create based on the data as needed. The first experiment pages are

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for setup and methods; the latter ones are for data/results. You should make tables in which to enter your
results BEFORE you come to lab.

6. Lab notebooks must be bound, not spiral.

7. ALL DATA COLLECTED IN THE LAB MUST BE WRITTEN DIRECTLY INTO YOUR LAB
NOTEBOOK. DO NOT USE A DIFFERENT NOTEBOOK/PIECE OF PAPER/PAPER TOWEL IN
LAB AND TRANSCRIBE INTO THE NOTEBOOK LATER. THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE AND
WILL COST PERFORMANCE POINTS.

8. NO LECTURE NOTES IN YOUR LAB NOTEBOOK.

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ABIO 296 Tentative Schedule of Experiments and Assignments (both dependent upon progress and subject

to change):

1/31 and 2/1

2/7 and 2/8

2/14 and 2/15

2/21 and 2/22

2/28 and 3/1

3/7 and 3/8

3/14 and 3/15
3/21 and 3/22

3/28 and 3/29

4/4 and 4/5

Introduction, organization, syllabus
Group assignments - these are your lab partners and presentation partners

Behavioral effects of Splenda, Equal and Sucrose on planaria

Instructor does sample journal club

F2F quiz

C. elegans and alcohol

Submit group data slides for planaria lab online. Due by noon day of lab.
Journal Club 1

Online quiz 1 due by 1 PM day of lab

Learning and Toxicity in C. elegans

Journal Club 2

Online quiz 2 due by | PM day of lab

Submit group data slides for C. elegans and alcohol lab online. Due by noon
day of lab.

Fruit Fly Behavior

DUE: draft outline for final presentation, with three references minimum
(students can work in lab on this-hand in hard copy by the end of the day) First
group experiment design-due by end of day on online discussion Friday-March
3 all students must submit a response to one group’s proposal by 5 PM

Journal Club 3

F2F quiz 2

Submit group data slides for Learning and Toxicity in C. elegans

Students do own experiment :

Journal Club 4

No lab - Spring break

Sleep genotyping and PCR

Work on research design in lab- First group experiment design-due by end of
day on online discussion

Friday-March 25 all students must submit a response to one group’s
proposal by 5 PM Journal Club 5

Online quiz due by 1 PM day of lab

Submit group data slides for Fruit fly behavior in C. elegans

online. Due by noon day of lab.

Finish Genotyping

Work on group experiments

Journal Club 6

DUE: two presentation slides with oral description (hard copy-for Final
Presentations with Microbiology group) F2F quiz

Submit data slides for genotyping experiment by noon on day of lab.

Students work on group experiments
Journal Club 7 and 8

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| 4/11 and 4/12

No lab

| 4/18 and 4/19

Presentations on Group experiments
Notebooks due

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ABIO 298 Introduction to Bioinformatics Re-registration

ABIO 298 Contemporary Issues in Biological Sciences, with Laboratory —_ Fall Syllabus
Introduction to Bioinformatics

Course number: ABIO 298

Class no: Monday #7873 / Tuesday #8460

Credit Hours: 1-3

Lab times: Monday 1:10-5:10 pm / Tuesday 1:30-5:30pm
Lab location: B20

Course Coordinator: Dr. Pauline Carrico PhD
E-mail: pcarrico@albany.edu

Office: Biology 111

Phone: (518) 461-9352

Office Hours: By appointment by text or email.

Lab Teaching Assistant: note name, office location and hours:

Prerequisites: None

Course Description: This course in Bioinformatics will focus primarily on three types of large datasets
available in biology: macromolecular structures, genome sequences, and the results of functional genomics
experiments suchas gene expression data. Students will learn and apply computational techniques including
sequence and structural alignment, database design and data mining, phylogenetic tree construction,
prediction of protein structure and function, gene finding, and expression data clustering. Students will also
learn thetheory that underlies basic bioinformatics methods.

Learning Objectives: Students who complete this course will:

Use bioinformatics tools to study biology

Recognize how to apply different bioinformatics tools

Describe common bioinformatics algorithms

Define what data is needed for a certain question

Critically analyze different bioinformatics tools and their results
Discuss the results in a biological context

Be familiar with peer-review and the importance of reproducible research

Course overview:
Requirements: One Labster site license, purchased through the UA bookstore or directly from Labster.

Materials: Interactive online laboratory simulations will be accessed directly on the Labster site. All other

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course materials will be available through Blackboard.

Blackboard Information: To use Blackboard, you will need regular access to a desktop computer, laptop
computer, or Chromebook.
Some features of Blackboard do not work well on tablets or smartphones.

Labster Information: To use Labster, you will need regular access to a desktop computer, laptop computer, or
Chromebook. Tablets and smartphones do not run Labster simulations effectively.

To confirm that your computer meets the minimum requirements for Labster, check here:
https://help.labster.com/en/articles/1077008-what-are-the-minimum-system-requirements-for- labster-
simulations

Grade Policy:
Final course evaluation will be based on the following percentage weight of each type of Learning Activity:

Quizzes: nine 10 point quizzes based on the previous week’s information (90 pts total)
Online labs: (5)-Each online lab is worth 20 points (100 pts total)

Successful Completion of Coursera course: (100 pts total)

Journal club: 50 points

Final: 100 pts total

Total: 440 points

Grade Scale:
A >93% Cc 73 - 76%
A- 90-92% C- 70-72%
B+ 87-89% D+ 67-69%
B83 - 86% D 63 - 66%
B- 80-82% D- 60-62%
C+ 77-79% E < 60%

How to determine your current grade average:

a) add up the number of points you have earned so far.

b) add up the number of points that each assignment was worth.

c) divide the number from (a) by the number from (b) and multiply by 100.
like this: (a)/(b) x 100 = your numerical average

Rounding Your Average:

0.1 - 0.4 = round down

0.6 - 0.9 = round up

0.5 = if preceding number is even, round down if preceding number is odd, round up

for example: 89.4% = 89% = B+ 86.4% = 86% =B
89.6% = 90% = A- 86.6% = 87% =
89.5% = 90% = A- 86.5% = 86% = B

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weeKEE THERE ARE NO GRADE CURVES *****
Policies

Academic Integrity. See Undergraduate Bulletin for details. Deviations will be treated according to University
regulations. Reference: http://www.albany.edu/undergraduate_bulletin/regulations.html

Attendance. Mandatory, every week. Lab exercises cannot be made up. Absences must be documented, in
advance if possible, with an absence accommodation request form.

Unexplained/unapproved absences will result in a full letter reduction, per absence, of your final grade.
Reference: http://www.albany.edu/health_center/medicalexcuse.shtml

Attendance on Presentation Days. Is also mandatory, whether you are presenting or not, even if you have
already presented.

Grading discrepancies. Must be brought to the attention of your instructor no less than 24 hours and no more
than seven days after the graded item is returned to you. No exceptions.

Safety.
1. Nothing consumable is allowed in this lab. Nothing. No food, water, coffee, cough drops, chewing gum.
None.
2. Dress safely! Pull back long hair, no hats with brims, no shorts, no open-toed shoes.
3. Cell phones on silent. No texting during lab lectures.
4. Wash lab benches with disinfectant cleaner both before and after experiments. WASH YOUR HANDS

BEFORE WALKING OUT OF THE LAB, EVEN IF YOU ARE RETURNING.

Tardiness. Do not underestimate the importance of being on time. If you are not in lab when quizzes or exams
are handed out, you will not receive any extra time to complete them. Three instances of tardiness will be
counted as one missed lab (see above, Attendance).

From the CAS Dean’s Office:

As a student there may be times when personal stressors interfere with your academic performance and/or
negatively impact your daily life. The University at Albany Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
provides free, confidential services including individual and group psychological counseling and evaluation for
emotional, social and academic concerns. Given the COVID pandemic, students may consult with CAPS staff
remotely by telephone, email or Zoom appointments regarding issues that impact them or someone they care
about. For questions or to make an appointment, call (518) 442-5800 or email consultation@albany.edu. Visit
www.albany.edu/caps/ for hours of operation and additional information.

If your life or someone else’s life is in danger, please call 911. If you are in a crisis and need help right away,
please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
Students dealing with heightened feelings of sadness or hopelessness, increased anxiety, or thoughts of suicide
may also text “GOTS” to 741741 (Crisis Text Line).

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ABIO 298 Schedule of Class topics and Assignments

[Date (Class Topic [Assignment
Aug INo lab
23/24
Aug (Course Introduction and Sign up for DNA Subway, Coursera, Labster Coursera:
30/31 (Overview ttps://www.coursera.org/programs/bioinformatics- s4drt
IDNA Subway: https://user.cyverse.org/register Labster:
[Sep 6/7 |No lab, Labor Day
Sep Field trip: Read assigned papers on Blackboard
13/14 Monday: Capital Coral
[Tuesday: Pine Bush
Sep IDNA isolation Read protocol and write out outline in notebook Complete
20/21 llabster: https://www.labster.com/simulations/molecular-
cloning/
Quiz 1
Sep (Amplification of 16S —_ Read protocol and write out outline in notebook Complete
27/28 RNA llabster: https://www.labster.com/simulations/polymerase-
chain-reaction/
Quiz 2
(Oct 4/5 |Visualization of DNA onlRead protocol and write out outline in notebook Quiz 3
gel (Complete labster:
Prepare DNA to be sent |https://www.labster.com/simulations/gel- electrophoresis-
for sequencing isualize-and-separate-nucleic- acids/
(Oct INo lab, Fall break
11/12
Oct Subway Analysis: Quiz 4
18/19  |Demux and DADA (Complete Labster:
ittps://www.labster.com/simulations/next-
\Coursera generation-sequencing/
Complete Demux and DADA 2 on Subway Purple
line Week 1A of Getting Started with Data
Visualization
lin R
(Oct Subway Analysis: Quiz 5
25/26 | Clustering Complete Labster:
sequences https://www. labster.com/simulations/bioinformatics
(Coursera part -an-introduction/
Week 1B of Getting Started with Data Visualization
lin R
INov1/2 | Subway Analysis: Quiz 6
Alpha and Beta Week 2A of Getting Started with Data Visualization
Diversity lin R
(Coursera
INov8/9 | Subway Quiz 7
Analysis-Putting Week 2B of Getting Started with Data Visualization
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Coursera
INovl0 | Coursera Quiz 8
Week 3A of Getting Started with Data Visualization
inR
ov Coursera Quiz 9
15/16 Week 3B of Getting Started with Data Visualization
inR
Nov Final exam Final exam
22/23
Nov Wrap up-by
29/30 | zoom

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ABIO 301 Cell Biology Syllabus Re-registration

ABIO 301 Molecular Cell Biology Fall Syllabus

Course number: ABIO 301

Class no: 5412

Credit Hours: 3

Class times: Tuesday and Thursday 10:30-11:50 AM
Class location: LC1

Instructor: Dr. Cara Pager PhD (she, her, hers)
E-mail: ctpager@albany.edu

Office: Life Science Research Building (LSRB) 2051
Office phone: 518-591-8841

Office hours: Tuesday and Wednesday 12:30-1:30 pm

Contacting the instructor: The best way to get help from Dr. Pager is to participate in the weekly Q&A
sessions or to attend office hours. If you have questions, please send an e-mail with ABIO 301 in the subject
line and include your list of questions. If I can, I will do my best to first answer your questions in a timely
fashion. If necessary, we can talk about the questions further during office hours. Office hours will be held
online during scheduled office hours through a Zoom link that will be provided. If you cannot attend office
hours, please e-mail me to arrange an alternate time, and | will try to accommodate you. I have also created a
Discussion forum on Blackboard that you can use to ask questions. Please do not call and leave questions via
voicemail.

Pre-requisites: The pre-requisites for this course are General Biology I (ABIO 130) and II (ABIO 131). A
Grade of C- or better in ABIO 131 is required. If you have not completed these pre-requisites, please withdraw
from the class or you will be deregistered automatically unless you have made special arrangements with the
instructor.

Course description: The molecular structure and function of the cell will be considered. This course will
present the basic organization of eukaryotic cells with an emphasis on cellular activity and the elaborate
integration of structural-functional relationships in the cell.

Learning objectives: At the end of this course, students should understand and be able to describe:

e the structure and function of nucleic acids, proteins, and cellular membranes

e the molecular structure of a cell; how cellular structure relates to cellular function

e how cells interact with their environment

e how chemical signals are generated and interpreted by the cell

e how defects in cell architecture and function lead to disease.
Students should also understand how the scientific method is applied in cell biology through the use of common
techniques to further develop knowledge in the field of cell biology. Students are expected to develop an
understanding of fundamental principles that will allow them to make predictions and think through questions

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rather than simply memorizing the lecture material.
Overview of the course:

Instruction: All lectures, quizzes and exams will occur during the scheduled class time in LC1. Class
attendance is mandatory. This means that you will be held responsible for all lecture material presented in class
regardless of whether the content appears in the lecture slides or in your textbook. You are also responsible for
announcements made during lecture. For example, it is not a valid excuse to miss an exam because you missed
an announced exam.

Lecture materials: All lecture materials will be available for download from Blackboard
(https://blackboard.albany.edu/) which is accessible through MyUAlbany. The lecture notes will be provided as
powerpoint slides and as a pdf version. Prior to starting each lecture, I recommend reading the learning
objectives for each lecture and the required reading in the textbook.

Required textbook: We will be using free texts that are available through the National Center for
Biotechnology Information bookshelf. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/

e “Molecular Cell Biology” 4" edition, Lodish H, Berk A, Zipursky SL, et al. New York: W.H. Freeman;
2000
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK21475/?term=molecular%20biology%200f%20the%20cells

e “Molecular Biology of the Cell” 4" edition. Alberts B, Johnson A, Lewis J, et al. New York: Garland
Science; 2002
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK21054/?term=molecular%20biology%200f%20the%20cells

Readings: The weblink for the reading for each lecture will be listed on the powerpoint slides of each lecture.
You should make an effort to read the text as it will help you understand the lecture, as well as any additional
information material presented and explained in class but is not in the textbook.

Exams: Exams count for 60% of your grade. There will be four (4) equally weighted midterm exams given
during the semester, each of which is worth 100 points. The exam format will be 40 multiple choice questions,
with each question worth 2.5 points. Exam questions will be derived primarily from the lecture material, but
will also include questions from the reading assignments, and more difficult questions will require interpretation
of the material. All four exams will be given during lecture periods, as indicated on the class schedule. The
lowest exam score of the first three exams will be dropped. Exam questions will be derived primarily from the
lecture material and assignments. Some more difficult questions will require critical thinking or interpretation of
the material as on the MCAT. The lowest exam score of the first three exams will be dropped. The fourth exam
is a midterm and is not comprehensive, but it CANNOT be dropped. Exams can be taken in advance with
conflicting UAlbany-related activities if a note from the Dean’s office or supervisor for the activity is provided
at least 48 hours prior to the exam. Please note, once the first exam has been handed in, you will not be allowed
to take the exam if you arrive late to class.

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Policy on make-up exams: Alternate/makeup exams will be given ONLY to students providing official
documentation as a proof of a compelling reason: Illness, medical emergencies or religious observance.
Details about these are available at http://www.albany.edu/undergraduate_bulletin/regulations.html#attendance
A make-up exam will be given only for yalid excuses. Family vacations or a work-related conflict are not valid
excuses. If you have missed an exam with a potentially valid excuse, it is your responsibility to contact me
immediately to find out when the make-up will be given. A delay may result in missing the make-up without a
valid excuse. If you miss one of the three semester exams without a valid excuse, that will be the exam that is
dropped. If you miss more than one exam without valid excuses, you will fail the course.

Assignments: The homework assignments will account for 30% of your grade. There will be 7 assignments
throughout the semester. The assignment component of the course is broken down into 5 Blackboard and 2
Voicethread assignments.

Blackboard assignments: There will be 5 assignments posted on Blackboard that will require you to
navigate and use free online bioinformatic databases. Each assignment is designed to complement the content of
the lectures and are intended to make the material more relevant and to help build analytical and critical
thinking skills. Each Blackboard assignments will be graded out of 20 points and contribute to 25% of the
assignment grade.

Voicethread assignments: The remaining 5% (or 25 points) of the Assignment grade will come from 2
activities using Voicethread. These assignments will require you to give short 1-2-minute presentation. These
presentations will be on topic assigned to you. There will be 2 Voicethread assignments. Each Voicethread will
be graded out of a total of 12.5 points. Each presentation will be scored out of 10 points. The remaining 2.5
points for assignment will be given based on the student’s response to questions submitted by Dr. Pager.

Due dates for Assignments: The due dates for the assignments will be listed on Blackboard. If an assignment
is submitted late, 2.5 points will be deducted from the late assignment, regardless of your score for the
assignment. No make-up assignments will be given.

Quizzes: Quizzes count for 10% of your grade. There will be 8 short unannounced quizzes given randomly
throughout the semester using the iClicker. Each quiz with consist of 5 questions, with each question worth 2
points, for a total of 10 points. There will be no make-ups for quizzes; if you come late or leave early and
miss the quiz, it cannot be made up but the three lowest quiz scores will be dropped. Quiz questions will be
based primarily on information contained in prior lectures. The purpose of these quizzes is to encourage you to
study consistently throughout the semester and to reward you for attending class. The best way to prepare for
quizzes is to follow the suggestions in “study tips” to keep a regular study schedule. Note that the quiz questions
are easier than the exam questions.

Grading policy: Grading is A-E. Student grades will be calculated by summing points earned from exams and
quizzes (not including dropped scores) and dividing the acquired points by the points possible (500) and
multiplying by 100 to yield a percentage score. I do not grade on a curve. It is each student’s responsibility to
verify that their grades posted on Bb are accurate. All queries about assignment, quiz, and exam 1-3 grades
must be resolved with me by midday (12:00pm) on Friday, December 17, 2021.

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Points % of grade

Midterm Exams (100 points each, 2 best scores out of exams 1-3 + exam 4)... 300 60%
Assignments:
Blackboard assignment (25 points each, 5 assignments) .................60.0066 125 25%
Voicethread assignment (12.5 points each, 2 assignments) ............0:.:00666 25 5%
Quizzes (10 points each, 5 best scores out of 8 quizzes) .............ceeeceee eee eee 50 10%
Total csssccceser nee ICN eS 500 100%
Grade | %-%
A 95 and above
A- 90 - 94
Bt 85 - 89
B 80 - 84
B- 75-79
C+ 70 - 74
c 65 - 69
C- 60 - 64
D+ 55-59
D 50 - 54
D- 45-49
E 44 and below

A roadmap to success in this course:

Develop consistent study habits to stay engaged with the material: To learn how cells function, you will
need to be engaged in the content. I recommend that you download the lecture, read the learning objectives and
follow along with the lecture and take your own notes. Be brave and ask questions during class and come to
office hours if you are battling with the material. Read the book particularly for concepts that are not clear to
you but avoid focusing on material that was not included at all in the lecture. Focus on understanding the major
concepts outlined in the learning objectives rather than simply memorizing the material. Use the learning
objectives to help guide your understanding of the lecture and to create your own notes. Writing your own notes
will help you solidify the material in your mind. Working on your own in isolation can be challenging for many
people and I encourage you to find study partners that you work well with.

Get extra help: Make notes on concepts that are not clear to you. Come to office hours to get answers to your
questions. You can also post a question in the discussion forum on Bb.

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Prepare for exams: Download the previous exam questions provided on Bb and answer them as if they were
an exam without looking at the answers. After using the key to grade your exam, review your notes and the
book to fill in gaps in your knowledge for the questions you missed. Review your notes. Focus on material that
is in the lecture notes, on assignments, and is discussed in class. Don’t worry about detailed information in the
textbook that is not mentioned in class or on an assignment — that won’t be on the test. If you don’t understand
why your answer is incorrect, come to office hours or ask me in class! If you have test taking anxiety, get help!
You can start by contacting Middle Earth. Here are some additional tips on preparing for exams from Middle
Earth: http://www.albany.edu/main/features/2004/12-04/lexams/exams.html

Note on external sources providing study guides for my class: Please note that all the material you need to
succeed in my class is presented in the lecture notes, previous exams, virtual office hours, Q&A sessions and
exam reviews. For this course you are not required to spend additional $$$ on a study guide from an
external company. These materials are not supplied or reviewed by me. Buyer beware.

Other Important Information:

Reasonable accommodation policy: Reasonable accommodations will be provided for students with
documented physical, sensory, systemic, medical, cognitive, learning and mental health (psychiatric)
disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring accommodation in this class, please notify the
Disability Resource Center (518- 442-5490; dre@albany.edu). Upon verification and registration, the DRC will
provide you with a letter that you should give to me.

Digital devices: Students are encouraged to be “green” and use laptop computers or other digital devices in
class to display lecture materials rather than printing the lectures on paper. Digital devices such as laptop
computers, tablets, iPads and similar devices are allowed and encouraged in class, when used appropriately.
However, many students prefer printed lecture notes, and you are free to make personal copies of the lecture
notes. Please do not use digital devices for non-class related activities that disturb your fellow students. Use of

digital devices is not permitted during exams.

Disruptive behavior: It is assumed that students that attend class are there to learn and will not engage in other
activities in class that are disruptive to others. Please report any disruptive behavior to Dr. Pager.

Academic misconduct: Cheating on exams, assignments and quizzes is considered to be in violation of the
Standards of Academic Integrity outlined in the Undergraduate Bulletin. Any student violating these standards
will receive an E for the course, and the case will be referred to the University Judicial System.

For more information see: https://www.albany.edu/undergraduate_bulletin/regulations.html

Campus and Workplace Violence Prevention: The University at Albany is committed to providing a safe
learning and work environment for the University’s community. The University will respond promptly to
threats, acts of violence and acts of aggression by employees, students and/or members of the public against
employees and members of the campus community. See the following document for more information:
https://www.albany.edu/hr/assets/Campus_Violence_Prevention.pdf

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Allegations of Unlawful Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Policy & Procedures for Complaints:
Students, may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against
based upon a protected characteristic. Please see the full policy here: https://www.albany.edu/general-
counsel/assets/Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures Revised_6- 20014.pdf

Please note: The instructor reserves the right to change the syllabus, the order of the lectures, assignment due
dates and material covered in each exam at any point during the semester. It is the student’s responsibility to
note these changes when notified on Blackboard’s announcement page and/or via an e-mail from the instructor.

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ABIO 301 Schedule of Classes

DATE (2021) DAY |LECTURE TOPIC Due Date
8/24 T 1 Overview of Cell Biology & Cellular Organization
8/26 Th 2 Chemistry of the Cell
8/31 T 3 Proteins |
9/2 Th 4 Proteins II
[Assignment 1 (Bb) Sunday, 9/5/21
9/7 7 5 Proteins III
9/9 Th Methods in Cell Biology |
9/14 T Exam 1 (Lectures 1-6)
96 Th Lipids and carbohydrates
9/21 T Membranes |: Lipids
Assignment 2 (Bb) Sunday, 9/26/21
9/23 Th 9 Membranes II: Proteins
9/28 T 10 Transport across membranes
9/30 Th 11 Endomembrane system |
10/5 TF 12 Endomembrane system II
10/7 Th 13 Endomembrane system III
Assignment 3 (Bb) Sunday, 10/10/21
10/12 T Fall break No class :)
10/14 Th 14 Endomembrane system IV
10/19 T Exam 2 (Lectures 7-14)
10/21 Th 15 Cell Signaling |
Assignment 4 (Voicethread) Sunday, 10/24/21
10/26 T 16 Cell Signaling II
10/28 Th 17 Cytoskeleton |
Assignment 5 (Bb) Sunday, 10/31/21
11/2 ¥ 18 Cytoskeleton II
11/4 Th 19 Cytoskeleton III
11/9 T Exam 3 (Lectures 15-19)
11/11 Th 20 Cell movement
Assignment 6 (Voicethread) Sunday, 11/14/21
11/16 F 21 Cell-cell junctions
11/18 Th 22 Cell-ECM interactions
11/23 v 23 Nucleus: structure & transport in/out
11/25 Th Thankgiving break No class :)
11/30 T 24 Mitosis, cell cycle and apoptosis
12/2 Th 25 Mitosis, cell cycle and apoptosis
Assignment 7 (Bb) Sunday, 12/5/21
12/7 T Reading day No class :)
12113 Final exam (Lectures 20-25) 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

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ABIO 305 Developmental Biology Laboratory Syllabus Re-registration

ABIO 305 Developmental Biology Laboratory Fall Syllabus

Course number: ABIO 305
Class no:

Credit Hours: 3

Class times: TBD

Class location: TBD

Instructor: Dr. Donald Orokos

E-mail: dorokos@albany.edu

Office: Biology 112

Office phone: 518-442-4308

Office hours: Tuesday or Thursday 9:00am to 10:00am or email for an appointment

Teaching Assistant: Joey Tavarez

E-mail: Jrtavarez@albany.edu
Office: Biology 119C

Office Hours: Wednesday 11am-12pm and Thursday 12pm-1pm
Prerequisite or co- requisite(s): ABIO 303

Course Description:

This laboratory course examines the mechanisms of animal and plant development at the molecular and cellular
level by modern and classical techniques. Topics include gametogenesis, fertilization, early and later
development, cell division and morphogenesis. One laboratory period per week with additional time as
required.

Learning objectives: At the end of this laboratory course, students should be able to:
e Describe experiments that can be used to investigate meiosis and mitosis, and different stages in
development
e Experimentally differentiate between mitosis and meiosis
e Describe how developmental biology can be investigated using amphibians, sea urchins, planaria, avian
eggs and plants as model systems

Course Overview

Textbooks: Wright, S.J., A Photographic Atlas of Developmental Biology (mandatory).

Handouts for each lab and additional readings will be posted on Blackboard. Each student in ABIO 305 is
required to bring a hardcopy of the weekly laboratory protocol to the 4-hour in-person component.(required)
(mandatory).

Lab Fee: $100 lab fee is included in your tuition bill. If your tuition is not paid, a hold will be placed on your

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records.

Laboratory Attire: All Developmental Biology students registered in ABIO 305 must wear at all times in
Biology B-23 a mask, lab coat, appropriate eye protection and gloves. The lab coat and eye protection items can
be purchased at the Chemistry Store. UAlbany will provide each student a re-useable mask whereas the Biology
Department will provide disposable gloves will be available in B-23. Failure to bring these required PPE items
will prevent you from entering Biology B-23. Eating and drinking are prohibited in B-23.

Laboratory Protocol: Each Friday by COB, the required ABIO 305 asynchronous Zoom presentation will be
posted on Blackboard. All students in ABIO 305 must view the PowerPoint presentation prior to taking the
weekly 20 minute in-person laboratory Quiz and the required 4-hour hands-on laboratory component.

Safety Precautions:

1. Students, Instructor and TA entering Biology B-23’s bench area must be wearing the following PPE:
a. Lab Coat (required-own personal lab coat)
b. Non-Disposable Safety Glasses (required-own personal safety glasses)
c. Mask (required- own personal mask)
d. Disposable Gloves (required-provided in B-23)

2. All disposable PPE (i.e., gloves) will be disposed in designated Biohazard Trash Container.

3. All must use hand sanitizer before and after each lab.

“At the Bench”
1. Students will be working in groups of two during the required 4-hour practical component and perform

and/or adhere to the following:

a. Except for the laboratory protocol, students are not allowed to bring any personal items to the Bench
Station area. All personal items will be stored in an assigned cubby

b. Each of the eight Bench Stations will have the following items:

c. A copy of the laboratory protocol plus all required equipment, consumables, slides, buffers, and
reagents to perform each laboratory experiment/exercise.

d. Students will disinfect their designated bench area before and after each 4-hour laboratory period
with 10% Bleach followed by 70% Alcohol.

e. Each student will also sanitize before and after each 4-hour practical component all equipment,
reagent bottles, etc. with 70% Alcohol.

ABIO 305 “Pivot Plan”

This Pivot Plan will be initiated only after the University at Albany deems that all in-person courses must now
be delivered on-line. In-person instruction delivery will resume only after approval from UAlbany
Administration.

Worksheets:

Part of your final grade for this Developmental Biology course is to complete ten worksheets. All required
worksheet assignments must be uploaded through Blackboard SafeAssign website. Each student can access
their Blackboard account for ABIO 305 through your own MyUAlbany account. For a worksheet assignment to

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be graded, each student must submit an electronic copy of which must be uploaded no later than 6pm the day
that the assignment is due through Blackboard SafeAssign. Those assignments not submitted through
Blackboard on time will result in 10% OFF EACH DAY LATE whereas assignments that are 7 days late will
not be graded and a final grade of a zero will be assigned for that 7-day late assignment.

Weekly Quiz:

All students registered for ABIO 305 will be required to take a weekly in-person quiz. Each quiz will be given
the first 20 minutes of the class period. Information on the quiz will most likely include information and
material from current and past (i.e. laboratory exercise, required reading(s), and PowerPoint presentation) labs.
Ten quizzes will be given throughout the semester, whereas only eight quizzes will count towards your final
grade. There will be no make-up quizzes because each student will be allowed to drop two quizzes for ABIO
305 during the Fall 2021 semester.

Notebook:

Each student must maintain a notebook throughout the semester. The contents in a notebook should be written
in ink with each page dated. Written errors in your notebook are not to be erased but should be marked out with
a single line and initialed. Your notebook should have enough detail so that someone else must be able to read
and understand what you have done. The notebook should always be current and can be collected for review
and graded at any time. As requested, all notebooks must be turned in at the beginning of lab. Failure to turn in
the notebook on time will result in zero points.

Attendance:

Mandatory. If you can’t get to class, let me know in advance by e-mailing me at dorokos@albany.edu. In
addition, you must bring your written excuse to Dr. Orokos (Biology 112) for administrative approval for
missing the lab. Undefined absences on your part will result in a failing grade for all assignments that week.
You are also expected to stay until the laboratory period is complete. Do not schedule doctor appointments,
work, interviews, etc. for a time that will interfere with lab. A class withdrawal from ABIO 305 is strongly
recommended for those students who have missed two or more laboratory periods.

Absence Due to Religious Observance:

Instructors must explicitly refer to New York State Education Law (Section 224-A) whereby campuses are
required to excuse, without penalty, individual students absent because of religious beliefs, and to provide
equivalent opportunities for make-up examinations, study, or work requirements missed because of such
absences. Faculty should work directly with students to accommodate religious observances. Students should
notify the instructor of record in a timely manner.

Academic Integrity:

See Undergraduate Bulletin for details. Deviations will be treated according to university regulations. “Claims
of ignorance, unintentional error, or personal or academic pressures are not sufficient reasons for violations of
academic integrity. Students are responsible for familiarizing themselves with the standards and behaving
accordingly.” (University’s Standards of Academic Integrity Policy).

Penalties and Procedures for Violations of Academic Integrity

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The course instructor is responsible for determining when a student has violated academic integrity in a
course.... When a faculty member determines that a student has violated academic integrity, he or she will
inform the student and impose an appropriate sanction. Faculty members must respond in a manner most
appropriate to the particular infraction and the circumstances of the case in question, according to his or her best
judgment. Penalties for violations of academic integrity may include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Warning without further penalty, or with a requirement that an assignment be redone without a breach of
academic integrity and resubmitted
Lowering of an assignment/exam grade
Assigning a failing grade on a paper containing plagiarized material
Assigning a failing grade on any examination in which cheating occurred
Lowering a course grade
Giving a failing grade in a course or other academic exercise

DS, Oe OF

In addition, faculty members encountering a violation of academic integrity in their courses are required
to complete and file the Violation of Academic Integrity Report. The report should indicate the sanction
imposed and a brief description of the incident. Faculty filing a VAIR will submit copies both to the Vice
Provost for Undergraduate Education or Graduate Education, as appropriate, and to the student. If a faculty
member informsthe student that he or she will receive a failing grade for the course as a whole or for a
component of the course as a result of academic dishonesty, the student receiving such a penalty will not be
permitted to withdraw from the course, or to change the grading basis of the course from A-E to S/U. Students
who feel they have been erroneously penalized for an academic integrity infraction, or who think that a penalty
is inappropriate, may make use of the grievance procedures, beginning with the Department and the
College/School where the course was offered. Each College/School of the University has procedures for
students who seek to dispute grades assigned or penalties imposed for academic infractions. Copies of the
procedures are maintained in the College/School Deans' Offices or on their respective websites.

VAIR for Undergraduate Studies:
https://www.albany.edu/undergraduateeducation/files/Violation_of Academic Integrity Report.docx

Grade Policy:
Possible Points: Based on the following:

Exam I&II (15 points each x 2) 30

Worksheets (3 points x 10) 30
Notebook 8
Weekly Quiz (10 total, 4 points x 32
8)

TOTAL POINTS 100

Letter Grade: ABIO 305 Developmental Laboratory course will include the following letter grades: A, A-, B+,
B, B-, C+, C, C-, D+, D, D-, E. Each student’s final letter grade for this course will be based on the total
number of points earned throughout the semester. Final (+/-) grades will be determined only after final grades
have been submitted for all three sections of ABIO 305.

A Range=90 points or more 4. D Range =60 to 69 points

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B Range =80 to 89 points 5. E Range =59 points or less
C Range =70 to 79 points

Other Information

Title IX Information:
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the
basis of sex in federally funded education programs and activities.

The SUNY-wide Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Policies prohibit offenses defined as sexual
harassment, sexual assault, intimate partner violence (dating or domestic violence), sexual exploitation, and
stalking. The SUNY- wide Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Policies apply to the entire University at
Albany community, including students, faculty, and staff of all gender identities. The University at Albany
provides a variety of resources for support and advocacy to assist individuals who have experienced sexual
offenses.

Confidential support and guidance can be found through the Counseling Center (518-442-5800,
https://www.albany.edu/counseling center/), the University Health Center (518-442-5454,
https://www.albany.edu/health_center/), and the Interfaith Center (518-489-8573,
https://www.albany.edu/spirituality/onCampus.shtml). Individuals at these locations will not report crimes to
law enforcement or university officials without permission, except in extreme circumstances, such as a health
and/or safety emergency. Additionally, the Advocates at the University at Albany’s Advocacy Center for Sexual
Violence are available to assist students without sharing information that could identify them (518-442-CARE,
https://www.albany.edu/advocacycenter/).

Sexual offenses can be reported non-confidentially to the Title IX Coordinator within The Office for Equity and
Compliance (518-442-3800, https://www.albany.edu/equity-compliance/, Building 25, Room 117) and/or the
University Police Department (518-442-3131, http://police.albany.edu/).

Please note, faculty members are considered “responsible employees” at the University at Albany, meaning that
they are required to report all known relevant details about a complaint of sexual violence to the University’s
Title IX Coordinator, including names of anyone involved or present, date, time, and location.

*#*****Ty Case of an emergency, please call 911*******

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ABIO305 Laboratory Schedule

Date Laboratory Exercise Assignment(s) Due
1. 8/25-26 1. Introduction
a. Add / Drop

b. Assignment

2. 9/1-2 2. Principles of Cellular Development I
a. The Cytoskeleton, Organellesand
Subcellular Structures

3. 9/8-9 3. Principles of Cellular Development II Worksheet on Principles
a. Cell Signaling of Cellular Development I:
b. Mitosis Cytoskeleton
4, 9/15-16 4. Principles of Cellular Development III Worksheet on Principles
a. Differential Cell Affinity of Cellular Development II:
b. Gametogenesis Cell Signaling and Mitosis
5. 9/22-23 5. Early Embryonic Development I (Sea Urchin) Worksheet on Principles
a. Sea Urchin Embryology of Cellular Development III:
b. Fertilization and Early Development Cell Aggregation and
c. Vegetalization / Animalization Gametogenesis
6. 9/29-30 6. Stem Cells Worksheet on Early
a. Isolation and Identification of Planarian Embryonic Development I
Neoblast Cells
7. 10/6-7 7, Exam 1 Worksheet on Stem Cells

8. 10/13-14 8 Later Embryonic Development I (Amphibian)
a. Amphibian Embryology

9. 10/20-21 9. Later Embryonic Development II (Amphibian) Worksheet on Later Embryonic
a. Cell Specification (Amphibian Part I) Development I: Amphibian
Embryology

10. 10/27-28 10. Later Embryonic Development III (Avian Embryology)
a. Cell Specification (Amphibian Part II)
b. Avian Embryology

11. 11/3-4 11. Later Embryonic Development IV (Avian Organogenesis) Worksheet on Later Embryonic

a. Avian Organogenesis Development II: Amphibian CellSpecification
12. 11/10-11 12. Plant Development Worksheet on Later Embryonic

a. Microsporogenesis Development III: Avian

b. Macrosporogenesis Embryology and Worksheet on Later Embryonic

Development IV:Avian Organogenesis

13. 11/20-21 13, Exam II Worksheet on Plant Development

*** Please Note—Schedule of Experiments and General Overview
Information may change during Fall 2021 Semester***

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ABIO 309 Genetics Laboratory Spring Syllabus

Course number: ABIO 309

Class no:

Credit Hours: 2

Lab times: | Monday Course # 6754 1:10-5:10
Tuesday Course # 7374 1:30-5:30
Wednesday Course #7370 = 1:10-5:10
Thursday Course# 6860 1:30-5:30

Lab location: B20

Course Coordinator: Dr. Pauline Carrico PhD
E-mail: pcarrico@albany.edu

Office: Biology 111

Phone: (518) 461-9352

Office Hours: Location-B111 or B20; Tuesday 10:30 am- 11:30 am, Wednesday 10:30 am -11:30 am or email
for an appointment outside of these hours.

Lab Teaching Assistant: note name, office location and hours:

About me (Pauline Carrico):

lL use the pronouns she, her and hers. I actually received my BS in Biology from UAlbany in 1988. I worked as a
lab tech for a few years and then came back in 1990 for my Ph.D., which I completed in May 1998. (I know-
took me awhile!) From 1998 I worked as a genome annotator, did cancer, aging and infectious disease research,
was a Medical Writer and taught online courses. I came back to UAlbany to teach in April 2013.

Prerequisites: ABIO 201, ABIO 202 and ABIO 212Y

Course Description: This laboratory course focuses on the principles of transmission and molecular genetics of
prokaryotes and the significance of these principles to other aspects of biology. The laboratory exercises in
ABIO 309 are meant emphasize the experimental use of model organisms to discover genetic principles, and
current applications of modern molecular genetics. Please note that while most of the laboratories will be
completed during the scheduled lab, there may be weeks when you are required to come to the lab outside of the
scheduled period. If you don’t think that this will be possible, you should consider withdrawing from this lab
and enrolling in another.

Course Objectives: Students who complete this course will:
e Demonstrate proficiency in basic laboratory techniques (preparing solutions, pipetting, serial dilutions,
sterile technique)
e Operate basic laboratory equipment and perform laboratory techniques competently.
e Demonstrate the appropriate quantitative expertise as applies to genetics (algebra, statistics)

e Be able to culture and/or manipulate prokaryotes
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e Employ tools of classical transmission (Mendelian) genetics, as well as demonstrate some of the
techniques used in modern genetics laboratories, such as PCR amplification, using bioinformatics in the
elucidation of gene identity and function

e Be able to identify reliable sources of scientific information (journal articles and online sources)

e Formulate hypotheses and design and perform experiments following the scientific process.

e Detect and resolve procedural problems.

e Critically analyze, evaluate, and clearly present experimental results.

e Communicate experimental findings in written and oral form.

e Conduct literature reviews to obtain scientific information, including accessing all forms of scientific
literature, to investigate topics, critiquing sources, and organizing information in a scientifically
meaningful way.

Course Overview

Computer Requirements: You will need access to a laptop or desktop to which you can download R and
RStudio. Minimum computer requirements:
e An Intel-compatible platform running Windows 10 /8.1/8 /7 /Vista /XP /2000 Windows Server 2019
/2016 /2012 /2008 /2003

e At least 256 MB of RAM, a mouse, and enough disk space for recovered files, image files, etc.
e The administrative privileges are required to install and run R-Studio utilities.
e A network connection for data recovering over network

Labster: One Labster site license, purchased through the UA bookstore or directly from Labster. You will
receive an invitation by email from me the first week of lab. There is a grace period for Labster that ends on
2/14.
Labster Information:
e To use Labster, you will need regular access to a desktop computer, laptop computer, or Chromebook.
e Tablets and smartphones do not run Labster simulations effectively.
e To confirm that your computer meets the minimum requirements for Labster, check here:
https://help.labster.com/en/articles/1077008-what-are-the-minimum-system-requirements-for-labster-
simulations

Materials: Interactive online laboratory simulations will be accessed directly on the Labster site. All other
course materials will be available through Blackboard.

Blackboard Information:

To use Blackboard, you will need regular access to a desktop computer, laptop computer, or Chromebook.
Some features of Blackboard do not work well on tablets or smartphones.

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Student Assessment:

Assessment:
e 11 in-class quizzes (20 points each). These will be open notebook (NOT COMPUTER or PHONE),
short answer and essay quizzes, based on anything lectured on previously. They start at beginning of lab.
If you are late, you cannot take the quiz that day. 220 points
e Notebooks: weekly spot checks 10 for 10 points each; 100 points
e Journal club 30 points
e Case Study 30 points
e Four online activities at 20 points each; 80 points
e Lab performance points: up to 7.0 per lab (11); 77 points
Total: 537 pts

Notebooks:
There are no formal lab write-ups for this course-each student is required to keep careful lab notes, including
hypothesis or purpose, procedures, observations, calculations, results and conclusions.
Notebooks will be spot checked weekly. Notebooks must be kept separate from the binders with the papers and
handouts and must include a table of contents, which has the date, title of the activity, and page number of
activity. I will be providing you with notebooks. Each activity should include the date, the purpose of the
experiment, materials and methods, results and discussion. Figures and observations should also be included.
Handouts are not to be stapled into notebooks. Table of contents with date and title of each activity are required.

e Breakdown of notebook grading:

e Ability to read and neatness-2 points

e Purpose or hypothesis of lab-2 points Procedure- 2 points

e Results-2 points

e Discussion questions-2 points
Note-each week will be different, if you are up to date with your notebook and your notebook is neat
and organized, you will receive the ten points.

Lab performance points. Up to six points can be earned weekly. If you miss lab you cannot make up these
points.

[Students are not on phones or computers while instructor
lor other students are speaking — 1.5 point

Students are engaged in experiment during lab — 1.5 point
Instructions given by instructor are followed- 1.5 point
Students clean up per instructions- 1.5 point

Students ask questions during presentations- 1 point per
day

Labster: Each of the two unassigned labs can be used to make up a lab due to an excused absence.
If you don’t need use them for that, the two Labsters can be used for 5 extra credit points each.

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Grade Policy:

Grade Scale:

A > 93% Cc 73 - 76%
A- 90 - 92% C- 70 - 72%
B+ 87-89% D+ 67-69%
B 83 - 86% D 63 - 66%
B- 80 - 82% D- 60 - 62%
C+ = 77-79% E < 60%

How to determine your current grade average:
a) add up the number of points you have earned so far.
b) add up the number of points that each assignment was worth.
c) divide the number from (a) by the number from (b) and multiply by 100.
like this: (a)/(b) x 100 = your numerical average

Rounding Your Average:

0.1 - 0.4 = round down

0.6 - 0.9 = round up

0.5 = if preceding number is even, round down
if preceding number is odd, round up

for example: 89.4% = 89% = B+ 86.4% = 86% =B
89.6% = 90% = A- 86.6% = 87% = B+
89.5% = 90% = A- 86.5% = 86% =B

#ekee* THERE ARE NO GRADE CURVES *****
Policies:

Academic Integrity. See Undergraduate Bulletin for details. Deviations will be treated according to University
regulations. Reference: http://www.albany.edu/undergraduate_bulletin/regulations.html

Attendance. Mandatory, every week. Lab exercises cannot be made up, but two labster online labs can be used
to makeup excused absences. Absences must be documented, in advance, if possible, with an absence
accommodation request form.

Reference: http://www.albany.edu/health_center/medicalexcuse.shtml

Tardiness. Do not underestimate the importance of being on time. If you are not in lab when quizzes or exams
are handed out, you will not receive any extra time to complete them. Three instances of tardiness = one missed
lab (see above).

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Grading discrepancies. Must be brought to the attention of your instructor no less than 24 hours and no more
than one week after the graded item is returned to you. No trolling for points at the end of the semester. No
exceptions.

Safety.
1.

ReD

Nothing consumable is allowed in this lab except during the two weeks of presentation. Nothing. No
food, water, coffee, cough drops, chewing gum. None.

Dress safely! Pull back long hair, no hats with brims, no shorts, no open-toed shoes.

Cell phones on silent.

Wash lab benches with disinfectant cleaner both before and after experiments. WASH YOUR HANDS
BEFORE WALKING OUT OF THE LAB, EVEN IF YOU ARE RETURNING.

Maintaining a Lab Notebook: Here is the format:

1.
2:

Table of Contents on the first page. You can fill it in as you go.

Numbered pages. Each sheet is considered a page. Begin with the page after the Table of Contents. It is
probably best to write the number in the outer upper corner of the page.

Everything in your lab notebook must be written in ink.

On the first page for each experiment in your lab notebook, you need to include the title and the
procedure. This needs to be complete before each lab. Any changes to the procedure must be recorded.
You need not make a materials list.

On subsequent experiment pages in your lab notebook, you will add collected raw data, and figures
(graphs) and gel photos that you may create based on the data as needed. The first experiment pages are
for setup and methods; the latter ones are for data/results. You should make tables in which to enter your
results BEFORE you come to lab.

Lab notebooks must be bound, not spiral.

ALL DATA COLLECTED IN THE LAB MUST BE WRITTEN DIRECTLY INTO YOUR LAB
NOTEBOOK. DO NOT USE A DIFFERENT NOTEBOOK/PIECE OF PAPER/PAPER TOWEL IN
LAB AND TRANSCRIBE INTO THE NOTEBOOK LATER. THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE AND
WILL COST PERFORMANCE POINTS.

NO LECTURE NOTES IN YOUR LAB NOTEBOOK.

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ABIO 309 Tentative Schedule of experiments (dependent upon progress and highly likely to change):

Jan 31. Introduction/organizational meeting

Feb 7 Lab Bootcamp-Let’s all get on the same page
Feb 14 CRISPR/Cas-Transformation

Feb 21 CRISPR/Cas-Genomic DNA isolation and PCR
Feb 28 Finish CRISPR/Cas-Run gels

March 7 Isolation of plant mitochondrial DNA

March 14 Spring Break
March 21 Primer Design Labsters

March 28 Amplify GAPDH-first set of primers
Start Caffeine Genotyping

April 4 Amplify GAPDH-Nested Primers Caffeine Genotyping

April 11 Finish Caffeine Genotyping PCR clean up

April 18 Ligation and Transformation Crime Scene and Real time PCR
April 25 Minipreps and Digestion

Crime Scene Gel and Analyze real-time

May 2 Final Gel
Wrap up

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ABIO 314 Microbiology Spring Syllabus

Course number: ABIO 314
Class no: 1227

Credit Hours: 3

Class times: TBD

Class location: TBD

Instructor: Dr. Alex Valm

E-mail: avalm@albany.edu

Office: Life Science Research Building (LSRB) 2062

Office phone: 518-442-4324

Office hours: Via Zoom Mondays 2-3 pm, Thursdays 2-3 pm, other times by e-mailappointment

Course Coordinator
Ms. Ana Altamirano, Research Facilitator
aialtamirano@albany.edu

Contacting your professor
All e-mails will be automatically forwarded to the Course Coordinator, Ms. Altamirano. Your only
opportunities to speak with the instructor outside of class are during scheduled Zoom Office Hours.

Prerequisite: ABIO 212Y Genetics

Course Description:

Microbiology is the study of organisms that are too small to be seen with the naked eye.We will discuss the
biology of prokaryotic microbes. This course will introduce students to the structure, biochemistry and
genetics of microbes and to the roles that these organisms play in the environment, in biotechnology, and in
human health and disease.

Learning Objectives: At the end of this course students should understand and be able to describe:
e the basic structure and metabolism of bacteria influencing microbial growth
e the molecular flow of genetic information and protein processing
e the regulatory systems used by microbes
e microbial communities and ecosystems, and interaction with humans
e microbial infection and pathogenesis and how these influence epidemiological studies and public health

Course Overview

1. Textbook
e For this course you will be required to purchase Mastering Microbiology with Pearson E-Text

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access for Brock's Biology of Microorganisms, 16th edition, by Madigan, Bender, Buckley, Sattley
and Stahl. You are not required to have a print text and please be aware if you purchase a used
textbook you will still need to purchase Mastering access.

© Where to Get It
1. Bookstore:
Purchase an access code for access to Brock Biology of Microorganisms E-text.

2. Direct from publisher:
https://www.pearson.com/store/p/brock-biology-of-
microorganisms/P 100002944066/9780 135860717

E-text price: $9.99 per month (minimum 4 months so purchase now)
Print version price: $74.99

3. Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Biology-Microorganisms-2-downloads-Madigan-Michael-
ebook/dp/B0861451KF/ref=sr_1_3?crid=293PBDD1468H5 &keywords=brock+biology+of+microor
ganisms+] 6th+edition&qid=164265033 1 &sprefix=brock+biology+of+%2Caps%2C78&sr=8-3

Purchase e-Text: $84.99
Rent e-Text: $64.99

Technical Support

If you need Technical Support (forgotten password, wrong code, etc.) please visit the Pearson
Technical Support page at:

https://support.pearson.com/getsupport/s/contactsupport

2. Blackboard:
Slides from all lectures will be available on Blackboard

Grading Policy
Your grade will be calculated as follows:

400 points from 4 exams (100 points each)
200 points from 4* homework assignments (50 points each)
*The lowest homework grade will be dropped

1. Exams
Four exams (1 hour 20 minutes in length) will be given for this course. The material covered will be for
each quarter of the course. All four exam scores will count equally toward your final grade. Answers
will be posted after each exam. If you believe the posted answers are incorrect or that a question could
be interpreted in more than one way, you must come to office hours within one week of exam answers
being posted and explain your objection. After that, the exams will be graded and scores will not be
changed. If you are not satisfied with your progress, see me early in the semester so that we can work to

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improve your study habits.

Flexible Makeup Policy

Make-up exams will be given for valid medical excuses. The decision to grant a makeup exam rests
solely with the instructor. You are not entitled to a makeup exam for any reason. If you miss an
exam, YOU MUST EMAIL THE COURSE COORDINATOR WITHIN 48 HOURS. Make-up
exams will be scheduled after and WITHIN 7 DAYS of each exam. These exams are essay exams.
Regular exams are multiple-choice exams and cover material from lectures and reading assignments.
THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS FLEXIBLE MAKEUP POLICY. Failure to follow
this policy will result in a zero grade for the missed exam. Reminder: you must email the course
coordinator within 48 hours of the missed exam, do not email the Instructor, Dr. Valm.

2. Online Homework Assignments

Grade

On-line Homework assignments can be found on blackboard with due dates. Each assignment is
worth 50 points. These assignments are based on the readings. You should give yourself at least 1-
2 hours to complete each homework assignment. You may use your book and notes.

Homework assignments are posted at the start of each module. These assignments may be
completed at any time before the due date, at your own pace. Therefore, there are NO MAKEUPS
for homework assignments.

During the 4th module, you will be required to watch the film, "Tracking the Nightmare Bacteria,"
and to complete a related homework assignment by the due date posted on Blackboard. This
homework assignment is also worth 50 points.

Your lowest Homework grade will be dropped from your grade calculation.

Percent
>93
90-02
87-89
83-86
80-82
771-79
73-76
70-72
67-69
63-66
60-62
<60

Academic Integrity
As noted in the undergraduate bulletin: “As a community of scholars, the University at Albany has a special

responsibility to integrity and truth. By testing, analyzing, and scrutinizing ideas and assumptions, scholarly
inquiry produces the timely and valuable bodies of knowledge that guide and inform important and significant

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decisions, policies, and choices. Our duty to be honest, methodical and careful in the attribution of data and
ideas to their sources establishes the foundations of our work. Misrepresenting or falsifying scholarship
undermines the essential trust on which our community depends. Every member of the community, including
both faculty and students, shares an interest in maintaining academic integrity.” For more information, please
see the undergraduate bulletin: http://www.albany.edu/undergraduate_bulletin/regulations.html

Attendance

Attendance is mandatory, but is not monitored. It is in your best interest to attend all lectures since much of the
exam material comes from topics covered in lectures. You are also responsible for all announcements made in
class about exams and changes in the syllabus. Please be sure that your cell phone or any other electronic device
is silenced so that it will not be disruptive to the class.

Reasonable Accommodation

Any student with a documented disability that supports an accommodation should contact the instructor as soon
as possible to arrange for appropriate services that will allow for full participation in the course.

Changes
The schedule of lectures, exams and course policies may be changed by the instructor, for example if classes are

cancelled due to weather on an exam day. Any changes will be announced in class and posted on Blackboard.

If class is cancelled by the University on a scheduled exam day, the exam will be administered at the following
class meeting.

Mental Health

As a student there may be times when personal stressors interfere with your academicperformance and/or
negatively impact your daily life. The University at Albany Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
provides free, confidential services including individual and group psychological counseling and evaluation
for emotional, social and academic concerns. Given the COVID pandemic, students may consult withCAPS
staff remotely by telephone, email or Zoom appointments regarding issues that impact them or someone they
care about. For questions or to make an appointment, call (518) 442-5800 or email
consultation@albany.edu. Visit www.albany.edu/caps/ forhours of operation and additional information. If
your life or someone else’s life is in danger, please call 911. If you are in a crisisand need help right away,
please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

Students dealing with heightened feelings of sadness or hopelessness, increased anxiety, or thoughts of
suicide may also text “GOT5” to 741741 (Crisis Text Line).

Other Class Polices
This course additionally follows all university policies on the following topics.

e Religious Beliefs
e¢ Department Grievance Policy

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e Campus Workplace Violence Prevention Policy and Program

e Sexual Violence and Harassment Policy

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Class Schedule*

*The following list of topics may change as the semester progresses

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Date _| Exams and Homework Module | Lecture Topic Reading | Chapter Title
Chapter
24-Jan 1 History of Bacteriology 1 The Microbial World
Chapter
26-Jan 1 Structure of bacteria 2 Microbial Cell Structure and Function
Chapter
31-Jan 1 Metabolism Part I 3 Microbial Metabolism
Chapter
2-Feb_| Homework 1: Due 3 Feb 1 Metabolism Part I 3 Microbial Metabolism
Chapter
7-Feb i Microbial Growth 4 Microbial Growth
Chapter
9-Feb 1 Growth control 4 Microbial Growth
14-Feb | Exam I
Chapter
16-Feb p DNA replication 6 Molecular information flow and protein processing
Transcription and Chapter
21-Feb 2 Translation 6 Molecular information flow and protein processing
Chapter
23-Feb_| Homework 2: Due 24 Feb 2 Repression and Activation _| 7 Microbial Regulatory Systems
Chapter
28-Feb 2 Global control 7 Microbial Regulatory Systems
Molecular aspects of Chapter
2-Mar 2 division 8 Molecular aspects of microbial growth
Chapter
7-Mar 2 Antibiotics and growth 8 Molecular aspects of microbial growth
9-Mar | Exam II
Chapter
21-Mar 3 Mutation 9 Genetics of Bacteria and Archaea
Chapter
23-Mar 3 Gene transfer 9 Genetics of Bacteria and Archaea
Chapter
28-Mar_| Homework 3 Due: 29 Mar 3 Microbial Genomics 10 Microbial Genomics and other Omics
Chapter
30-Mar 3 Other ‘omies 10 Microbial Genomics and other Omies
Chapter
4-Apr 3 Community analysis 1 19 Taking the Measure of Microbial Systems
Chapter
6-Apr 3 Community analysis 1 19 Taking the Measure of Microbial Systems
L1-Apr_| Exam 111
13-Apr 4
Chapter
18-Apr 4 Microbial Ecology II 20 Microbial Ecoystems
Chapter
20-Apr_| Homework 4: Due 21 Apr 4 Microbial Ecology II 20 Microbial Ecoystems
Chapter
25-Apr 4 Human Microbiome 1 24 Microbial Symbioses with Humans
Chapter
27-Apr 4 Human Microbiome Il 25 Microbial Infection and Pathogenes
Chapter
2-May | Movie Assignment Due 3 May 4 Infection and Pathogenesis __| 25 Microbial Infection and Pathogenesis,
Chapter
4-May 4 Epidemiology 30 Epidemiology and Public Health
L-May | Exam IV

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ABIO 315 Microbiology Laboratory Spring Syllabus
Course number: ABIO 315
Class no:
Credit Hours: 2
Lab times: | Monday Course # 10224 1:10-5:10
Monday Course # 1229 1:10-5:10
Tuesday Course # 1227 1:30-5:30

Tuesday Course # 10147 1:30-5:30

Wednesday Course #1228 = 1:10-5:10

Wednesday Course #10148 1:10-5:10

Thursday Course# 3367 1:30-5:30

Thursday Course# 6860 1:30-5:30
Lab location: B241

Course Coordinator: Denise McKeon

E-mail: mckeon@albany.edu
Office: Biology 214
Phone: (518) 461-9352

Office Hours: Location-B214; Tuesday 12-1 pm, Wednesday 12-1 pm or email for an appointment outside of
these hours.

Lab Teaching Assistant: note name, office location and hours:
Prerequisites: A BIO 201 and 202Z, A BIO 212Y. Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): A BIO 314.

Course Description: Laboratory studies that deal with the culture and study of microorganisms, the dynamics
of microbial growth, and the physiological basis of bacterial identification. One laboratory per week; additional
flexible time as required.

Course Objectives: Students who complete this course will:
e Demonstrate proficiency in basic laboratory techniques (preparing solutions, pipetting, serial dilutions,
sterile technique)
¢ Operate basic laboratory equipment and perform microbiological techniques competently.
e¢ Demonstrate the appropriate quantitative expertise as applies to microbiology (algebra, statistics)
e Be able to culture and/or manipulate bacteria
e Be able to identify reliable sources of scientific information (journal articles and online sources)
e Formulate hypotheses and design and perform experiments following the scientific process.
e Detect and resolve procedural problems.
e Critically analyze, evaluate, and clearly present experimental results.
e Communicate experimental findings in written and oral form.

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Course Overview
Course materials will be available through Blackboard.

Additional materials: One Labster site license, purchased through the UA bookstore or directly from Labster.
Interactive online laboratory simulations are accessed directly on the Labster site.

Blackboard Information:
To use Blackboard, you will need regular access to a desktop computer, laptop computer, or Chromebook.
Some features of Blackboard do not work well on tablets or smartphones.

Labster Information:

Use your UAlbany email address when you register with Labster.

To use Labster, you will need regular access to a desktop computer, laptop computer, or Chromebook.
Labster works best on a Chrome browser in incognito mode. Open Chrome and select the three vertical
dots in the upper right corner. This brings you to a dropdown menu. Choose “new incognito window”. A
separate Chrome window with a dark background will open; this is the incognito window. Proceed to
log in to Labster.

Tablets and smartphones do not run Labster simulations effectively.

To confirm that your computer meets the minimum requirements for Labster, check here:
https://help.labster.com/en/articles/1077008-what-are-the-minimum-system-requirements-for-labster-
simulations

Student Assessment & Grade policy:

Si br

Quizzes. Two, 30 points each. Cumulative from the previous quiz . 60 pts

Final exam. Cumulative for the entire course. 100 pts

Practical. In-lab skills quiz. 20 pts

Identification of Unknowns. Isolate and grow bacteria in pure culture and identify them by genus and
species. This is an individual project. It must be submitted on time. One day late = half credit.
More than one day late = no credit. 30 pts

Lab practices. 10 points per week for 12 weeks, based on the following:

Lab notebook evaluation, 5 pts. See LAB NOTEBOOK GRADING below.

Microscope check, 2 pts. See MICROSCOPE CHECK GRADING below.

Safety policies, 2 pts. See Safety below.

On time, 1 pt. See Tardiness below. 120 pts

Overall lab performance. End of semester evaluation. Based on effort, promptness, and bench practices,
including safety policies. 10 pts

TOTAL POSSIBLE 340 pts

Labster simulations.

OPTIONAL
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e Five at 2 points each with a grade of 70% or higher. 10 points total.

e  Labster simulations are used to compensate for missed Lab practices points. Any unused Labster points
will be applied toward extra credit.

e Simulations may be played multiple times, but only the first attempt will be counted for a grade.

e Simulations can be played according to your schedule but must be completed by 11:59 PM on your lab
day during the week of March 21-24 in order to earn credit.

Grade Scale:

A > 93% Cc 73 - 76%
A- 90 - 92% C- 70 - 72%
Bt 87-89% D+ 67-69%
B 83 - 86% D 63 - 66%
B- 80 - 82% D- 60 - 62%
C+ = 77-79% E < 60%

How to determine your current grade average:
a) add up the number of points you have earned so far.
b) add up the number of points that each assignment was worth.
c) divide the number from (a) by the number from (b) and multiply by 100.
like this: (a)/(b) x 100 = your numerical average

Rounding Your Average:

0.1 - 0.4 = round down

0.6 - 0.9 = round up

0.5 = if preceding number is even, round down
if preceding number is odd, round up

for example: 89.4% = 89% = B+ 86.4% = 86% = B
89.6% = 90% = A- 86.6% = 87% = B+
89.5% = 90% = A- 86.5% = 86% = B

#xeKEE THERE ARE NO GRADE CURVES *****

MICROSCOPE CHECK GRADING
Your microscope must be stored properly for the next student who uses it.

Grading criteria:
1. All lenses are clean. (0.5 pt)
2. Objective lenses are set so that the 4x is in the working position. (0.5 pt)
3. Stage is at its lowest point with no sample left on it. (0.5 pt)
4. Cord is wrapped neatly around the microscope. (0.5 pt)

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LAB NOTEBOOK GRADING

The front half of your lab notebook will be used for experiments and the back half will be used for
Micro Lab lecture notes/reactions.

There is no lab manual for this course. Experimental procedures will be posted on Blackboard and you
must write them in your lab notebook prior to coming to lab. They do not need to be copied verbatim;
feel free to put them into your own words. Hard copies of procedures will not be available in lab. Do not
plan to access procedures on Blackboard while in lab.

Reactions related to experiments will be posted on Blackboard as well as in lab. You may either write
them into your lab notebook in advance of lab or copy them into your lab notebook while in lab.

Requirements:

1.
2.

Everything in your lab notebook must be written in ink.

Pages must be numbered. Each sheet is considered a page. It is probably best to write the number in the
outer upper corner of the page.

Create a Table of Contents on the first page. You can fill it in with page numbers as you go.

On the first page for each experiment in your lab notebook, you need to include the title and the
procedure. Any changes to the procedure must be recorded. You do not need to include a materials list.
On subsequent experiment pages in your lab notebook, you will add collected raw data, figures, and
tables that you may create based on the data as needed. The first experiment pages are for setup and
methods; the latter ones are for data/results. You should make tables in which to enter your results
BEFORE you come to lab.

All data collected in lab must be written directly into your lab notebook. Do not use a different
notebook/piece of paper/paper towel in lab and transcribe into your notebook later. This is unacceptable
and will cost both lab notebook points and performance points.

Grading criteria:

1.

Si Po 2) OS

Table of Contents is up to date and all pages are numbered. No missing pages. (1 pt)

All procedures for the day are entered. (1 pt)

All results that were examined/obtained the previous week are recorded. (1 pt)

All writing is in ink. (1 pt)

Notebook contains only Micro Lab experiments and Micro Lab lecture notes, in the correct areas. (1 pt)

Policies:

Academic Integrity. See Undergraduate Bulletin for details. Deviations will be treated according to University
regulations. Reference: http://www.albany.edu/undergraduate_bulletin/regulations.html

Attendance. Mandatory, every week. Lab exercises cannot be made up. Unexplained/unapproved absences will
result in a full letter reduction, per absence, of your final grade. Reference:
http://www.albany.edu/health_center/medicalexcuse.shtml

Tardiness. Do not underestimate the importance of being on time. The lab door will close when lab begins and
will not reopen until the quiz/lecture is done. If you are late, you will miss either essential lecture notes or a

quiz.

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Grading discrepancies. Must be brought to the attention of your instructor no less than 24 hours and no more
than one week after the graded item is returned to you. No exceptions.

Latin names. There are no common names for bacteria. They are referred to by genus and species, both orally
and in writing. Therefore, you need to know the proper names and the correct spelling for each of the organisms
you will be using. In written form, Latin genus and species names by convention must be either italicized or
underlined. This means that they should appear that way on any assignment or quiz/exam that you turn in. You
will lose 5% of the numerical grade for any assignment, quiz, or exam in which this is not done.

Safety.
1.

Wear a face mask properly at all times. You will not be allowed to remain in lab without a properly
worn mask.

Nothing consumable is allowed in this lab except during the two weeks of presentation. Nothing. No
food, water, coffee, cough drops, chewing gum. None.

Dress safely! Pull back long hair, no hats with brims, no shorts, no open-toed shoes.

Cell phones on silent.

Wash lab benches with disinfectant cleaner both before and after experiments. WASH YOUR HANDS
BEFORE WALKING OUT OF THE LAB, EVEN IF YOU ARE RETURNING.

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ABIO 315 Tentative Schedule of experiments (dependent upon progress and highly likely to change):

Jan.
Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

11-14

18-21

25-28

31-Feb. 3
7-10

14-17

21-24

27-Mar. 3

7-10
14-17

21-24

28-31

4-7

Introduction/organizational meeting
Negative Staining

Gram Staining

3. Pure Culture Isolation and Cultural
Characteristics

Motility

Endospore Staining

Selective and Differential Media

Temperature Requirements
Oxygen Requirements
Oxidase and Catalase Activity

QUIZ 1

Carbohydrate Fermentation
Hemolysis on Blood Agar
Coagulase Activity

Novobiocin & Bacitracin Sensitivity
Begin Unknowns

SPRING BREAK

Extracellular Hydrolysis

Nitrate Reduction Test Work on Unknowns
DUE: Labster simulations

QUIZ 2

16. IMViC Tests Work on Unknowns
Phenylalanine Deamination

Amino Acid Decarboxylation Work on
Unknowns

Work on Unknowns

PRACTICAL
Work on Unknowns
FINAL EXAM

DUE: Unknowns

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ABIO 318 Human Population Genetics

Course number: ABIO 315 (x-listed as AANT 312)
Class no:

Credit Hours: 3

Class times: TBD

Class location: TBD

Instructor: Timothy B. Gage, Ph.D.

E-mail: tgage@albany.edu

Office: Arts & Sciences 114

Phone: (518) 442-4716

Office Hours: Wednesday 10:00 am — 12:00 pm

Prerequisites: A BIO 212Y.

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Syllabus

Course Description: : Population genetics theory is the foundation of evolutionary biology and contributes
heavily to modern ideas in ecology, systematics, and agriculture. This course is an introduction to that theory

with special emphasis on evolution.

Course Objectives: Students who complete this course will:
e Be able to explain different types of genetic variation and how they can be investigated.

e Be able to describe the different evolutionary forces e.g., mutation, migration, genetic drift, and natural

selection and how such evolutionary forces influence genetic variation.

e Expand quantitative reasoning skills and be able to make predictions about patterns in data using

quantitative models.

e Be able to apply critical reasoning of population genetic models and explain the consequences when

assumptions of the models are incorrect.

e Have a broader knowledge of human origins and genetic variation in different populations.

Course Overview

Blackboard: Course materials will be available through Blackboard.

Textbook: Templeton, A.R. Population Genetics and Microevolutionary Theory, Wiley-Blackwell. ISBN-13:

978-1118504239, ISBN-10: 1118504232

Student Assessment & Grade policy:

Study Problems: Throughout the course sets of study problems will be assigned. These problems, along with
the problems in Templeton, will be used as examples in class and during in class review sessions. I will expect

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students to be familiar with the problems and be able to work them. I highly recommend that you work through
these problems before they are presented in class.

Exams: There will be three exams each composed of 4 problems. Each problem will be worth 25 points. Your
final grade will be based on the total score of your best (highest scoring) 8 problems across all three exams.

The last exam will be held during the final exam period. Exams cover material in Templeton, and the lectures.
The second and third exams will cover primarily material presented since the previous exam, although you will
be expected to remember certain basic principles throughout the course. Exams will include problems, short
definitions, and other questions, which may be answered in a few words, and short essays.

Assessment Points/individual assessment | Total points
Study Problems: (10 highest scores out of 12 Study | 20 points/study problem 200
Problem assignments) assignment
Exams: 8 highest scoring problems across 3 exams 25 points/problem 200
Total possible points 400

Grade Scale:

A > 93% € 73 - 76%

A- 90 - 92% C- 70 - 72%

B+ 87 - 89% D+ 67-69%

B 83 - 86% D 63 - 66%

B- 80 - 82% D- 60 - 62%

Cr 77-79% E < 60%

#ekee* THERE ARE NO GRADE CURVES *****
Policies:

Academic Integrity. See Undergraduate Bulletin for details. Deviations will be treated according to University
regulations. Reference: http://www.albany.edu/undergraduate_bulletin/regulations.html

Attendance. Attendance at exams is required and absence results in a zero unless a truly compelling reason is
provided. For students who provide such a reason (supported by the appropriate documentation), a makeup for
exams | and 2 will be given during the final exam period.

Grading discrepancies. Must be brought to the attention of the instructor no less than 24 hours and no more
than one week after the graded item is returned to you. No exceptions.

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ABIO 318 Schedule of Classes:

Lecture | Topic Readings
ih Introduction, Chapter 1
2 Meiosis and Probability Theory
3 Mendelian Genetics, Segregation
Analysis, and Chi square (Review)
4 Hardy-Weinberg I, Chapter 2
5 Hardy-Weinberg II
6 Hardy-Weinberg III
7 Linkage Disequilibrium I
8 Linkage Disequilibrium II
9 Inbreeding I
10 Inbreeding II
ll Exam 1
12 Genetic Drift I
13 Genetic Drift II
14 Mutation Chapter 5
15 Intro Molecular Pop Genl
16 Into Molecular Pop Gen II
17 Migration I Chapter 6-7
18 Migration II
19 Migration II
20 Selection I, Chapter 11-12
21 Selection II
22 Exam 2
23 Intro. Complex Traits I Chapter 8-9
24 Intro Complex Traits II
25 Complex Traits (Discrete)
26 Quantitative Trait Loci

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ABIO 326 Environmental Microbiology Laboratory Fall Syllabus

Course number: ABIO 326

Class no:

Credit Hours: 2

Lab times: Class # 7842 Wednesday 1:40-5:40 PM
Class #78439 Thursday 1:15-5:15 PM

Lab location: B241

Course Coordinator: Denise McKeon

E-mail: mckeon@albany.edu
Office: Biology 214

Phone: (518) 461-9352

Office Hours: Location-B214; Monday 12-1 PM, Thursday 11 AM-12 PM or email for an appointment outside
of these hours.

Lab Teaching Assistant: note name, office location and hours:
Prerequisites: A BIO 201 and 202Z, A BIO 212Y.

Course Description: Explores the role of microbes in natural and human-impacted systems through topics such
as nutrient cycling, waste degradation, bioremediation, waterborne disease, food safety, and pollution control.
Informal lectures and current events discussions may be incorporated into laboratory exercises. One laboratory
per week; additional flexible time as required.

Course Objectives: Students who complete this course will:
¢ Be able to explain how microorganisms influence environmental change
e Be able to identify microorganisms as markers of a changing ecosystem
e Be able to describe how microbial processes can be applied to mitigate environmental problems.
e Demonstrate proficiency in analytical and synthesis skills.
e Be able to describe which bioassays can be applied to monitor nutrient cycling, waste degradation,
bioremediation, waterborne disease, food safety, and pollution control.
e Detect and resolve procedural problems.
¢ Critically analyze, evaluate, and clearly present experimental results.
e Communicate experimental findings in written and oral form.

Course Overview
Course materials will be available through Blackboard.

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Additional materials: One Labster site license, purchased through the UA bookstore or directly from Labster.
Interactive online laboratory simulations are accessed directly on the Labster site.

Blackboard Information:
To use Blackboard, you will need regular access to a desktop computer, laptop computer, or Chromebook.
Some features of Blackboard do not work well on tablets or smartphones.

Labster Information:

e Use your UAlbany email address when you register with Labster.

e To use Labster, you will need regular access to a desktop computer, laptop computer, or Chromebook.

e Labster works best on a Chrome browser in incognito mode. Open Chrome and select the three vertical
dots in the upper right corner. This brings you to a dropdown menu. Choose “new incognito window”. A
separate Chrome window with a dark background will open; this is the incognito window. Proceed to
log in to Labster.

e Tablets and smartphones do not run Labster simulations effectively.

e To confirm that your computer meets the minimum requirements for Labster, check here:
https://help.labster.com/en/articles/1077008-what-are-the-minimum-system-requirements-for-labster-
simulations

Student Assessment & Grade policy:

Vocabulary/concept quizzes | Seven at 5 points each 35 points
Cumulative quizzes (2) at 25 points each & (1) at 50 points 100 points
Journal article evaluations (3) at 10 points each 30 points
'Presentation project* 55 points
Presentation project (4) at 7.5 pts each 30 points
2Lab notebooks 15 points
3Lab performance 15 points
Total possible points 275 points

‘Presentation project. One oral presentation on an approved environmental microbiology topic, done with
your lab partner. Points will be earned for preparative materials as well as for the
presentation itself. 55 pts.

?Lab notebooks. “Pop” checks, with final submission as noted in schedule. 15 pts.

3Lab performance. Based on effort, promptness, team contribution, and bench practices including
safety policies. See following pages. One point per week except for presentation weeks. 10 pts.

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Grade Scale:

A > 93% Cc 73 - 76%
A- 90 - 92% C- 70 - 72%
Bt 87-89% D+ 67-69%
B 83 - 86% D 63 - 66%
B- 80 - 82% D- 60 - 62%
C+ = 77-79% E < 60%

How to determine your current grade average:
a) add up the number of points you have earned so far.

b) add up the number of points that each assignment was worth.
c) divide the number from (a) by the number from (b) and multiply by 100.
like this: (a)/(b) x 100 = your numerical average

Rounding Your Average:

0.1 - 0.4 = round down

0.6 - 0.9 = round up

0.5 = if preceding number is even, round down
if preceding number is odd, round up

for example: 89.4% = 89% = B+ 86.4% = 86% =B
89.6% = 90% = A- 86.6% = 87% = B+
89.5% = 90% = A- 86.5% = 86% = B

#xeKEE THERE ARE NO GRADE CURVES *****

Lab Notebook Format

1. Table of Contents on the first page. Fill it in as you go.

2. Numbered pages. Each side of each sheet is considered a page (like a book). Begin with the page after
the Table of Contents. It is probably best to write the number in the outer upper corner of the page.

3. Everything in your lab notebook must be written in ink.

On the first page for each experiment in your lab notebook, you need to include the title and the
procedure. Any changes to the procedure must be recorded. You need not make a materials list.

5. On subsequent experiment pages in your lab notebook, you will add collected raw data, and figures
(graphs) and tables that you create based on the data as needed. The first experiment pages are for setup
and methods and data; the latter ones are for results. You should make tables in which to enter your
results BEFORE you come to lab.

6. All data collected must be written directly into your lab notebook. Do not use a different
notebook/piece of paper/paper towel in lab and transcribe into your notebook later. This is not
acceptable and will cost performance points.

7. No lecture notes in your lab notebook. This includes in-lab lectures. No other lab courses in your lab

notebook.
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Policies:

Academic Integrity. See Undergraduate Bulletin for details. Deviations will be treated according to University
regulations. Reference: http://www.albany.edu/undergraduate_bulletin/regulations.html

Attendance. Mandatory, every week. Lab exercises cannot be made up. Unexplained/unapproved absences will
result in a full letter reduction, per absence, of your final grade. Reference:
http://www.albany.edu/health_center/medicalexcuse.shtml

Tardiness. Do not underestimate the importance of being on time. The lab door will close when lab begins and
will not reopen until the quiz/lecture is done. If you are late, you will miss either essential lecture notes or a
quiz.

Grading discrepancies. Must be brought to the attention of your instructor no less than 24 hours and no more
than one week after the graded item is returned to you. No exceptions.

Latin names. There are no common names for bacteria. They are referred to by genus and species, both orally
and in writing. Therefore, you need to know the proper names and the correct spelling for each of the organisms
you will be using. In written form, Latin genus and species names by convention must be either italicized or
underlined. This means that they should appear that way on any assignment or quiz/exam that you turn in. You
will lose 5% of the numerical grade for any assignment, quiz, or exam in which this is not done.

Safety.

1. Wear a face mask properly at all times. You will not be allowed to remain in lab without a properly
worn mask.

2. Nothing consumable is allowed in this lab except during the two weeks of presentation. Nothing. No
food, water, coffee, cough drops, chewing gum. None.

3. Dress safely! Pull back long hair, no hats with brims, no shorts, no open-toed shoes.

. Cell phones on silent.

5. Wash lab benches with disinfectant cleaner both before and after experiments. WASH YOUR HANDS

BEFORE WALKING OUT OF THE LAB, EVEN IF YOU ARE RETURNING.

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ABIO 326 Tentative Schedule of experiments (subject to change, please be flexible):

Date

Aug. 28-29

Sept. 4-5
11-12
18-19
25-26

Oct 2-3
9-10

Activity
Introduction / organizational meeting

Vocabulary/concept Quiz 1
1. Compost (Part I)
2. Microbial Populations in Soil (Sample 1)

Vocabulary/concept Quiz 2
3. Winogradsky Columns
4. Algae
continued: 1. Compost
2. Microbial Populations in Soil
DUE: Journal Article Evaluation 1

QUIZ 1 (25 pts)
5. Water Quality Testing
6. FC/FS Ratio
continued: 1. Compost
2. Microbial Populations in Soil
3. Winogradsky Columns
4. Algae
DUE: presentation project topics/rationales

Vocabulary/concept Quiz 3

complete: 4. Algae
6. FC/FS Ratio

continued: 1. Compost (Part I)
2. Microbial Populations in Soil (Sample 2)
3. Winogradsky Columns

5. Water Quality Testing

DUE: Journal Article Evaluation 2

Vocabulary/concept Quiz 4

7. Biofilms

complete: 6. FC/FS Ratio

continued: 1. Compost
2. Microbial Populations in Soil
3. Winogradsky Columns
5. Water Quality Testing

DUE: Worksheet 1 — Algae

DUE: presentation project outline

QUIZ 2 (25 pts)
8. Food Production
complete: 5. Water Quality Testing
continued: 1. Compost
2. Microbial Populations in Soil
3. Winogradsky Columns
7. Biofilms
DUE: Worksheet 2 — FC/FS Ratio

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Oct 16-17

23-24

30-31

Nov. 6-7

13-14

20-21

28-29

NOTE: December 9, 2019 is the last day to withdraw from classes with a grade of “W”.

Vocabulary/concept Quiz 5
9. Air Quality Testing
continued: I. Compost
2. Microbial Populations in Soil (Sample 3)
3. Winogradsky Columns
7. Biofilms
8. Food Production
DUE: presentation project demo slides

Vocabulary/concept Quiz 6
complete: 1. Compost
Air Quality Testing
continued: 2. Microbial Populations in Soil
3. Winogradsky Columns
7. Biofilms
8. Food Production
DUE: Journal Article Evaluation 3

Vocabulary/concept Quiz 7

complete: 2. Microbial Populations in Soil
3. Winogradsky Columns
7. Biofilms
8. Food Production

DUE: Worksheet 3 - Compost

DUE: presentation project draft slides

QUIZ 3 (50 pts)
DUE: Worksheet 4 - Microbial Populations in Soil
DUE: Lab Notebooks

Presentations
DUE: presentation project final slides
Presentations

NO LAB

open

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ABIO 327 Experimental Ecology Laboratory Fall Syllabus

Course number: ABIO 327

Class no:

Credit Hours: 3

Lab times: Class # 9484 Monday 1:40-2:35 PM
Class # 9485 Monday 2:40-6:40 PM
Class # 9486 Tuesday 1:15-2:10 PM
Class # 9487 Tuesday 2:15-5:15 PM

Lab location: B241

Course Coordinator: Denise McKeon
E-mail: mckeon@albany.edu

Office: Biology 214

Phone: (518) 461-9352

Office Hours: Location-B214; Monday 12-1 PM, Wednesday 10-11 AM or email for an appointment outside
of these hours.

Lab Teaching Assistant: note name, office location and hours:
Prerequisites: A BIO 201 and 202Z.

Course Description: Fundamental ecological concepts are demonstrated with experimental manipulations and
comparative assessment techniques. Local ecosystems are studies; the focus is on the effects of land use on
ecosystem structure and function. Ecological assessment skills are developed in the field and laboratory.
Lecturescouple fundamental and applied topics, balancing understanding of ecological principles with realistic
environmental problem solving. Students contribute to a report that becomes part of the record for a municipal
wetland.

Course Objectives: Students who complete this course will:

e Be able to make independent observations and interpretations of relationships between organisms and
the environment.

e Be able to independently undertake basic ecological investigative techniques included in this course.

e Be able to identify the main groups and their respective major members in local terrestrial and aquatic
ecosystems.

e Demonstrate proficiency in analytical and synthesis skills.

e Detect and resolve procedural problems.

e Critically analyze, evaluate, and clearly present experimental results.

e Communicate experimental findings in written and oral form.

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Course Overview
Textbook: The Aliens Among Us: How Invasive Species are Transforming the Planet - and Ourselves, Leslie
Anthony (author), ISBN-13: 978-0300208900, hardcover

Blackboard: Course materials will be available through Blackboard. To use Blackboard, you will need regular
access to a desktop computer, laptop computer, or Chromebook. Some features of Blackboard do not work well

on tablets or smartphones.

Student Assessment & Grade policy:

Quizzes 3 at 15 points each 45 points
Final exam 50 points
Journal article evaluations 4 at 10 points each 40 points
Presentation 35 points
'Lab notebooks 50 points
?Lab performance 10 points
Total possible points 230 points

'Lab notebooks. “Pop” checks, with final submission as noted in schedule.

Lab performance. Based on effort, promptness, team contribution, and bench practices including
safety policies. See following pages. One point per week except for presentation weeks. 10 pts.

Grade Scale:

A > 93% € 73 - 76%
A- 90 - 92% C- 70 - 72%
Bt 87-89% D+ 67-69%
B 83 - 86% D 63 - 66%
B- 80 - 82% D- 60 - 62%
C+ = 77-79% E < 60%

How to determine your current grade average:
a) add up the number of points you have earned so far.
b) add up the number of points that each assignment was worth.
c) divide the number from (a) by the number from (b) and multiply by 100.
like this: (a)/(b) x 100 = your numerical average

Rounding Your Average:

0.1 - 0.4 = round down

0.6 - 0.9 = round up

0.5 = if preceding number is even, round down
if preceding number is odd, round up

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for example: 89.4% = 89% = B+ 86.4% = 86% =B
89.6% = 90% = A- 86.6% = 87% = B+
89.5% = 90% = A- 86.5% = 86% = B

axe THERE ARE NO GRADE CURVES *****

Lab Notebook Format

1. Table of Contents on the first page. Fill it in as you go.

2. Numbered pages. Each side of each sheet is considered a page (like a book). Begin with the page after
the Tableof Contents. It is probably best to write the number in the outer upper corner of the page.

3. Everything in your lab notebook must be written in ink.

On the first page for each experiment in your lab notebook, you need to include the title and the
procedure. Any changes to the procedure must be recorded. You need not make a materials list.

5. On subsequent experiment pages in your lab notebook, you will add collected raw data, record figures
(graphs) and tables that you create based on the data, and interpret experimental results. The first
experiment pagesare for setup and methods and data; the latter ones are for results and
interpretation/analysis.

6. All data collected must be written directly into your lab notebook. Do not use a different
notebook/piece of paper/paper towel in lab and transcribe into the notebook later. This is not
acceptable and will costperformance points.

7. No lecture notes in your lab notebook. This includes class/lab lectures. Noother lab courses in your
lab notebook.

Presentations

Grading:

e The presentation project is worth 35 points total, distributed as follows:

e Topic + rationale. This is your topic choice, with a very short (no more than a paragraph) rationale/
justification.

o The rationale is simply an explanation of why you think the topic is appropriate and relevant
to this assignment. Provide a hard copy to hand in. 2 points

e Draft outline. An informal outline of your presentation. You do not need to follow a traditional outline
format. 4 points

o You can start with a title/header for each section of your presentation, and use bullet points to
indicate whatpoints you intend to cover in that section. Provide a hard copy to hand in.

e Demo slides + explanation. Two slides, one data and one non-data, printed in black ink on regular 8.5
x 11 paper. The data slide should contain a table or graphs showing actual experimental data, as in
numbers. The non- data slide should be introductory, as in a picture or statement that will help you
describe/define your topic, and that you plan to use at the beginning of your presentation. You will
bring these demo slides to lab and describe/discuss them for an instructor and a lab group, all of

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whom will provide feedback. Youwill also participate as a reviewer for another group’s demo slides
and provide similar feedback. You must bring hard copies to turn in. 4 points

e Presentation. You will, finally, present your topic using slides that you have created in PowerPoint
or a similar program. Presentations will be evaluated by both instructors for your lab section and the
grades will beaveraged for a presentation component grade. For some categories, you will be graded
individually.

e The grading criteria and point allocations for this component of the project are - 25 points:

Organization (5 points)

Clarity of presentation (5 points)

Quality of visual aids (5 points)

General understanding of material / responses to questions (5 points)

Overall impression (5 points)

eno op

Presentation days:

e Everyone must be prepared to present on the first scheduled week. Pleasenote that no changes to your
presentations will be allowed after the first set of presentations, even if you are not going to present
until the second week.

e On presentation days, we will combine with another lab class. Half of the groups from our lab will
present, and approximately half of the groups from the other course will present. The presentation
order will be determined on presentation days. Thus, you need to be ready to present on the first
scheduled week.

Choosing a topic: Topics must be relevant to ecology in an applied sense. Feel free to use research articles, lab
exercises, or currentevents as inspiration. In addition, a list of ideas will be provided separately. TOPICS
MUST BE UNIQUE (no duplicates).

Structure

Background, or framework, components are required, as follows:
1. What is the primary issue?
2. Why is it important?
3. What kind of research is, or has been, done on the subject?
4. What are the possible resolutions?

Other points should be addressed as applicable:
1. How are humans involved?

2. How is the environment affected?

3. Who/what is responsible for generating the situation?

4. What is gained & what is lost?

5. Where does the financial drive lie, if anywhere?
References:

e You will need at least five references, and likely more. Acceptable sources include journal articles

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from peer-reviewed scientific journals (online or print), textbooks, popular press, and the internet.

e As areminder, you must have a Reference slide at the end of your talk. Please note that references
must be listed inalphabetical order by the last name of the first author. The reference format for printed
material is shown below, asis a link to how to reference online sources:

1. Abner, J.T., R-L. Wescott, M.K. Tuttle, and S.P. Miller. 1986. Antibiotic Resistance in
Nosocomial Infections. J. Bacteriol. 57:183-186.

2. Smith, L.P. 1988. Fundamentals of Biochemistry. Harper & Collins. New York, NY. Pp.
198-206. https://writing.wisc.edu/Handbook/DocAPACitations Elec.html

3. You should also reference external materials such as diagrams, data tables, schematics, and
figures/graphs on theslide in which they are presented. For this, you can use just the authors’ last
names and the year of the referencespublication.

Examples: Abner ez. al., 1986 (for more than two authors)
Smith, 1988 (for a single author)
Madigan & Martinko, 2006 (for two authors)

Submitting the assignment: Submission is by two methods:
1. Send your presentation to mckeon@albany.edu as an email attachment. Please do not send links
todocuments or web pages.
2. Bring a hard copy of your presentation to lab. The slides can be one per page or two per page, and
black &white print is fine.

Policies:

Academic Integrity. Instances of academic dishonesty will be treated according to University regulations. It
is notworth the risk. Reference: http://www.albany.edu/undergraduate_bulletin/regulations.html

Attendance on Presentation Days. Is absolutely mandatory, whether you are presenting or not, even if you
havealready presented. Unexcused absences on presentation days will be treated according to the usual policy
for missing a lab, as stated below.

Grading discrepancies. Must be brought to the attention of your instructor no less than 24 hours and no more
than7 days after the graded item is returned to you. No angling for points at the end of the semester. No

exceptions.

Lab performance points. Loss is usually one point per infraction. However, this may be increased if the
offense isrepeated or dangerous. More than three incidents may cause loss of all lab points.

Late submission of assignments/notebooks. One day late = half credit. More than one day late = 0.

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Latin Names. There are no common names for bacteria, yeasts, or molds. They are referred to by genus and
species, both orally and in writing. Therefore, you need to know the proper names and the correct spelling
for anyand all organisms you might encounter. In written form, Latin genus and species names by convention
must be either italicized or underlined. This means that they should appear that way on any assignment or
quiz/exam that you turn in. You will lose 5% of the numerical grade for any assignment in which this is not
done.

Missing a lab. Lab exercises cannot be made up. Unexplained/unapproved absences will result in a full letter
reduction, per absence, of your final grade. Reference:
http://www.albany.edu/health_center/medicalexcuse.shtml

Tardiness. Do not underestimate the importance of being on time. If you are not in lab when quizzes or exams
are handed out, you will not receive any extra time to complete them. Three instances of tardiness = one missed
lab (seeabove).

Lab Safety.
1. Wear a face mask properly at all times. You will not be allowed to remain in lab without a properly
worn mask.

2. Nothing consumable is allowed in this lab except during the two weeks of presentation. Nothing. No
food, water, coffee, cough drops, chewing gum. None.
3. Dress safely! Pull back long hair, no hats with brims, no shorts, no open-toed shoes.
. Cell phones on silent.
5. Wash lab benches with disinfectant cleaner both before and after experiments. WASH YOUR HANDS
BEFORE WALKING OUT OF THE LAB, EVEN IF YOU ARE RETURNING.

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ABIO 327 Tentative Schedule of experiments (subject to change, please be flexible):

Aug.
Sept.

Oct.

Nov.

27-28
3-4

10-11
17-18

24-25

8-9

15-16

22-23

29-30

5-6

12-13
19-20
26-27

3-4

Introduction / organizational meeting
NO CLASS/LAB

NO CLASS/LAB
Course overview

Ecosystems

Lab 1
DUE: Journal Article Evaluation 1
The Aliens Among Us: pp. 1-30

Quiz 1
Biogeochemical cycling
Lab 2

The Aliens Among Us: pp. 31-60
DUE: presentation topics & rationale (hard copy)

Populations

Lab 3

The Aliens Among Us: pp. 61-90
DUE: Journal Article Evaluation 2
Quiz 2

Lab 4

The Aliens Among Us: pp. 91-120

DUE: draft outline for presentation, with three references minimum

(hard copy)
Communities

Lab 5

The Aliens Among Us: pp. 121-150

DUE: Journal Article Evaluation 3

Quiz 3

Aquatic Environments

Lab 6

The Aliens Among Us: pp. 151-180

DUE: two presentation slides with oral description (hard copy)
Diversity, Succession, & Invasives

Lab7

The Aliens Among Us: pp. 181-210

DUE: Journal Article Evaluation 4

DUE: presentation slides, ALL GROUPS (hard copy and email)
Final Exam

NO CLASS/LAB

Presentations

SIRF evaluations — bring your laptop, tablet, or phone!
DUE: Lab Notebooks

Presentations

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ABIO 328 Invertebrate Ecology Fall Syllabus

Course number: ABIO 328

Credit Hours: 2

Lab times: | Wednesday # 7878 1:10-5:10 PM
Thursday # 7877 1:30-5:30 PM

Lab location: B20

Course Coordinator: Dr. Pauline Carrico PhD
E-mail: pcarrico@albany.edu

Office: Biology 111

Phone: (518) 461-9352

Office Hours: Wednesdays 6-7 PM in Bio 111 and Thursdays 7-7 PM in Bio 111. You can also make an
appointment by email outside of these hours.

Lab Teaching Assistant: note name, office location and hours:

About me (Pauline Carrico):

Luse the pronouns she, her and hers. I actually received my BS in Biology from UAlbany in 1988. I worked as a
lab tech for a few years and then came back in 1990 for my Ph.D., which I completed in May 1998. (I know-
took me awhile!) From 1998 I worked as a genome annotator, did cancer, aging and infectious disease research,
was a Medical Writer and taught online courses. I came back to UAlbany to teach in April 2013.

Prerequisites: ABIO 201, ABIO 202 and ABIO 212Y

Course Description: Invertebrate Ecology will explore the amazing diversity found across terrestrial and
aquatic habitats. We will examine taxonomic descriptors of different groups but will more specifically focus on
the ecology of these organisms through experimentation, field work and critical reading of the primary
literature. Through the semester, we will confront topics that impact many invertebrates such as invasive
species, habitat, chemical communication, predator- prey interactions, and competition.

Course Objectives: This course will give the student an understanding and familiarity with invertebrate animal:
¢ be able to identify aquatic invertebrates to genus and use invertebrates to ask ecological or conservation
questions.
e understand the phylogeny, life histories, behaviors, trophic importance
e be familiar with methods for measuring invertebrate density, biomass, and diversity.
e be able to use invertebrate bio-assessment protocols to test for environmental impacts.

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Course Requirements:
Requirements: One Labster site license, purchased through the UA bookstore or directly from Labster.

Materials: Interactive online laboratory simulations will be accessed directly on the Labster site. All other
course materials will be available through Blackboard.

Blackboard Information:

e To use Blackboard, you will need regular access to a desktop computer, laptop computer, or
Chromebook.

e Some features of Blackboard do not work well on tablets or smartphones. Labster Information:

e To use Labster, you will need regular access to a desktop computer, laptop computer, or Chromebook.

e Tablets and smartphones do not run Labster simulations effectively.
To confirm that your computer meets the minimum requirements for Labster, check here:
https://help.labster.com/en/articles/1077008-what-are-the-minimum-system-requirements-for- labster-
simulations

Policies:
Academic Integrity. See Undergraduate Bulletin for details. Deviations will be treated according to University
regulations. Reference: http://www.albany.edu/undergraduate_bulletin/regulations.html

Attendance. Mandatory, every week. Lab exercises cannot be made up. Absences must be documented, in
advance if possible, with an absence accommodation request form.

Unexplained/unapproved absences will result in a full letter reduction, per absence, of your final grade.
Reference: http://www.albany.edu/health_center/medicalexcuse.shtml

Attendance on Presentation Days. Is also mandatory, whether you are presenting or not, even if you have
already presented.

Grading discrepancies. Must be brought to the attention of your instructor no less than 24 hours and no more
than seven days after the graded item is returned to you. No exceptions.

Safety.
e Nothing consumable is allowed in this lab. Nothing. No food, water, coffee, cough drops, chewing gum.
None.
e Dress safely! Pull back long hair, no hats with brims, no shorts, no open-toed shoes.
¢ Cell phones on silent. No texting during lab lectures.
e Wash lab benches with disinfectant cleaner both before and after experiments. WASH YOUR HANDS
BEFORE WALKING OUT OF THE LAB, EVEN IF YOU ARE RETURNING.

Tardiness. Do not underestimate the importance of being on time. If you are not in lab when quizzes or exams

are handed out, you will not receive any extra time to complete them. Three instances of tardiness will be
counted as one missed lab (see above, Attendance).

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Grade Policy:

Grade Scale:

A > 93% € 73 - 76%
A- 90 - 92% Cc 70 - 72%
Bt 87 - 89% D+ 67 - 69%
B 83 - 86% D 63 - 66%
B- 80 - 82% D- 60 - 62%
C+ 71-79% E < 60%

How to determine your current grade average:
a) add up the number of points you have earned so far.
b) add up the number of points that each assignment was worth.
c) divide the number from (a) by the number from (b) and multiply by 100.
like this: (a)/(b) x 100 = your numerical average

Rounding Your Average:

0.1 - 0.4 = round down

0.6 - 0.9 = round up

0.5 = if preceding number is even, round down
if preceding number is odd, round up

if preceding number is odd, round up

for example: 89.4% = 89% =B+ 86.4% = 86% =B
89.6% =90% = A- 86.6% = 87% = B+
89.5% =90% = A- 86.5% = 86% =B

sO Ae THERE ARE NO GRADE CURVES *****

Field days: For some of the activities we may be getting wet!!! Wear shorts and bring closed-toed shoes you
can wear in the water. ‘Wet shoes’ are best because they cling while protecting your feet. Closed-toes are
important. You will be vigorously kicking rocks and sandals and bare feet are NOT up to the task! If you don’t
have any shoes that will work, pick up some old sport shoes at a thrift shop or let me know and I will loan you a
pair. If we do go to the Pine Bush, Huyck Preserve and Thatcher Park we will be doing some walking on paths-
wear sneakers or hiking boots and long pants tucked into white socks-ticks are prevalent in this area! I will
bring bug spray each week, and since we stay on trails, there is a low likelihood of being exposed to ticks. After
each field trip we will do a tick search. We will be going outside unless there are thunder storms so a rain
poncho or jacket is also a good idea.

Lab days:
e All BIO328 students must wear a face mask. Shoes must be closed toe. Long pants must be worn.
e Eating and drinking are prohibited in room B-20.

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Student Assessment:
Final course evaluation will be based on the following percentage weight of each type of Online Learning
Activity:

1. Four online labs (4) -Each online lab is worth 25 points (100 points total)

2. Six virtual laboratory experiments to develop use of scientific method and application of the concepts
learned. The virtual labs are simulations from Labster. You will virtually perform an experiment and
answer questions along the way. A grade penalty is applied when a question is answered incorrectly.
The final grade will be recorded only once the simulation has been completed. There is no time limit to
complete the simulations.

3. Writing assignments (6) - Each online written assignment is worth 20 points (120 points total)

e These assignments contain questions related to the material under study. Students are required to
answer each question in several well written, thoughtful paragraphs, in original words. If you
find it especially difficult to rephrase technical and scientific material, you are not alone. Please
review the information about Academic Integrity on the UAlbany and don't hesitate to ask for
help!

4. Online quizzes (9) - Each online quiz is worth 10 points (90 points total)

e Every module contains a quiz containing 10-20 multiple choice questions. There is no time limit
and they are open book (video).

5. Final Presentations (1)-Each presentation is worth 40 points (40 points total) Topics must be approved
by Victoria or Pauline.

Total: 350 points

From the CAS Dean’s Office

As a student there may be times when personal stressors interfere with your academic performance and/or
negatively impact your daily life. The University at Albany Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
provides free, confidential services including individual and group psychological counseling and evaluation for
emotional, social and academic concerns. Given the COVID pandemic, students may consult with CAPS staff
remotely by telephone, email or Zoom appointments regarding issues that impact them or someone they care
about. For questions or to make an appointment, call (518) 442-5800 or email consultation@albany.edu. Visit
www.albany.edu/caps/ for hours of operation and additional information.

If your life or someone else’s life is in danger, please call 911. If you are in a crisis and need help right away,
please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

Students dealing with heightened feelings of sadness or hopelessness, increased anxiety, or thoughts of suicide
may also text “GOTS” to 741741 (Crisis Text Line).

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ABIO 328 Lab Schedule
Date Week [Field Trip {Lab Activity B20 (Assignment
ug 25/26 1 io field trip jo lab
Sep 1/2 2 io field trip —_{Syllabus/Set up groups/Sign up [Sign-ups
for labster Talk about (Online quiz 1- WAVE sampling
resentations/sign
waivers/logistics for field
itrips/group me
Sep 8/9 3 \Group A Stream|Group B- composting Pick final |Online lab 1
sampling presentation lhttps://www.labster.com/simulations/invertebrate-
topics imodel-system/
(Online quiz 2- Phylum Arthopoda
Sep 15/16 4 \Group B Stream|Group A- composting Pick final |Online quiz 3- Phylum Annelida
sampling presentation topics
Sep 22/23 5 (Capital Coral [In lab- macroinvertebrate (Online Lab 2-
for both groups [Identification using keys lhttps://www.labster.com/simulations/marine- biology/
: 2-3 PM |Written Assignment 1-WAVE
IB: 4-5 PM (Online quiz 4-Phylum Cnidaria
Sep 29/30 6 [Thatcher Group [Barcoding Group B Presentation |Online quiz 5-Phylum Coelentera
outlines due at the end of class Written Assignment 2-Coral
(Oct 6/7 Ti [Thatcher Group [Barcoding Group A presentation |Online Lab 3-
B joutlines due at the end of class _{https://www.labster.com/simulations/biomes/ Online
quiz 6-Cnidaria
[Written Assignment 3
(Oct 13/14 8 Pine Bush (Online Lab 4-
(Groups A and B (Online quiz 6-Phylum Echinodermata
(Oct 20/21 9 [Tivoli Groups A (Online Lab 4-
land B lhttps://www.labster.com/simulations/landscape- ecology/|
things like mowing lawns and pollinators Written
\Assignment 4-Urban
(Online quiz 7-Phylum Porifera
(Oct 27/28 10 Huyck Preserve |Dissections Group B (Online quiz 8-Phylum Echinodermata
group A Go over final presentation slides
with Victoria
lov 3/4 ll [Huyck Preserve |Dissections Group A (Online quiz 9-Annelida
group B Go over final presentation slides |Written Assignment 5-Forest invertebrates
with Victoria
jov 10/11 12 io field trip _|[Presentations (Online Lab 6-
[Discussion-Responses
lov 17/18 13 io field trip _|[Presentations
Dec 1/2 14 0 field trip [Wrap up-DNA analysis |Written Assignment 6-Barcoding

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ABIO 329 Genetics of Human Disease Fall Syllabus

Course number: ABIO 329

Class no: 6575

Credit Hours: 3

Class times: Tuesday and Thursdays 9:00 — 10:20 AM
Class location: LC19

Instructor: Dr. Morgan Sammons PhD

E-mail: masammons@albany.edu

Office: Life Science Research Building (LSRB) 2051

Office phone: 518-442-4526

Office hours: Tuesday and Thursday 10:30 AM — 1:00PM, and by appointment.

Pre-requisites: ABIO 212Y (Genetics) is required. It is assumed that students will have been exposed to the
information in ABIO 212Y. Therefore, students will be held accountable for knowing information covered in
that course in addition to topics covered over the course of the semester.

Course description: Four categories of the involvement of human genes in disease will be explored using
specific examples to illustrate general phenomena. First, inheritance of diseases caused by single mutant alleles
will be discussed. Second, the pre-disposition of specific genotypes to disease will be investigated highlighting
the interplay between genes and betweenthe genes and the environment. Third, genetic instabilities that give rise
to genetic rearrangements and chromosome loss will be explored. Fourth, the potential (and practice) of modern
genetic techniques to provide diagnoses and treatments of diseases will also be discussed. For each category,
multiple cases of specific diseases will be discussed with an emphasis on both the molecular basis of the genetic
interactions and the population genetics of disease spread and persistence.

Learning objectives: At the end of this course, students should understand and be able to describe:
e how single mutant alleles, specific genotypes and genetic instabilities contribute to human disease.
e genetic techniques are used to support diagnoses and treatments of diseases
e molecular basis of the genetic interactions
e how the population genetics influence disease spread and persistence

Overview of the course:
Instruction: This course will be delivered in-person.

Means of Communication:
1. Email. I can always be reached by email (masammons@albany.edu). If you e-mail me,
T’ll besure to have a response within 24 hours during the week, and in most cases, much
sooner. If youe-mail me over the weekend, a response may take greater than 24hrs.

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2. Zoom. | will hold virtual office hours and one-on-one meetings by Zoom. Do not
share this meeting number and password outside of the course.
Meeting ID: 959 8497 1131
Passcode: 839245
https://albany.zoom.us/j/95984971 13 1?pwd=ZWpsTnluSFBjdy80Zk5Mcm5Dd21wZ
z09

3. In-person office hours. We will hold in-person office hours on Tuesday and Thursday
from10:30AM — 1PM and by appointment.

Textbook: There is no required textbook for this course. All information will be provided
duringlecture or in handouts and assignments posted to Blackboard.

Grade Policy
Grading for this course is a standard A-E scale with percentages broken down as follows:

Grade | %-%
A 93 and above
A- 90 - 93
Bt 87-90
B 83 - 87
B- 80 - 83
C+ 77 - 80
Cc 73-77
C- 70 - 73
D+ 65-70
D 60 - 65
D- 55 - 60
E 55 and below

The course is graded as a straight scale, which means there will be no curve. You should be able
to track your grade throughout the course and know where you stand.

Student Assessment
1. Exams: (65% of total grade). There will be three exams for the course.

e Exams are a mixture of short answer, essay, multiple choice, and fill-in-the-blank.
The purposeof exams for this course is to measure and assess your learning of the
course material by applying your knowledge to solve real world or hypothetical
problems. Memorizing course material is unlikely to gain you top exam marks.

e There will not be a “final” exam. The last exam will be non-cumulative and will
only includeinformation covered since the previous exam.

e Exams are not weighted equally. You will be rewarded for your better
performances, but all exams will count. That is, we won’t be dropping your
lowest exam score, but it is worth considerably less than your best exam.

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o lowest exam score, 15% middle exam score, 22.5%highest exam score,
27.5%
2. Quizzes: (35% of total)

e There will be a total of 10 quizzes in this course. Only 7 quizzes will count towards
your final grade, meaning quizzes are worth 5% each towards your final grade. Your
3 lowest quiz scoreswill be dropped. There is no extra credit. All quizzes will be
delivered in class.

¢ Quizzes will be a mixture of short answer and multiple-choice questions. Your three
lowest quizscores will be dropped. There will be absolutely no make-up quizzes
offered as you can drop your three lowest quiz scores.

Missed Exams:

e Ifyou miss an exam date due to an emergency or illness, notify Dr. Sammons as soon as
is feasible. I will defer to the University attendance policy
(https://www.albany.edu/undergraduateeducation/attendance.php) when deciding to
allow students to make up missed exams. Any dispute about the legitimacy of the reason

for a missedexam will be referred to the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate
Education. For information on the University Medical Excuse Policy, please see
https://www.albany.edu/health center/medicalexcuse.shtml.

e For absences due to religious observance, students should see Dr. Sammons no less than 2
weeksbefore the absence date to discuss arrangements to make-up the EXAM. The course
will follow New York State Education Law Section 224-a on this matter.

e Ifyou miss an exam due to computer/internet troubles, please let me know as soon as is
feasible. You can either send an e-mail or call my office phone at 518-442-4526 and
leave me a message describing your issue.

Expectations:
What I expect from you: | expect that you put forth the best effort you can give. I also expect that

you will make an attempt to /earn and apply the material instead of trying to memorize
information. If you make an appointment with me for office hours, I expect you to be on time. If
you are not on-time, I cannot guarantee that I will be able to talk with you.

What you can expect from me: | will be prepared, and everything will be posted on time. I will do
my best to provide you with interesting examples and topics that will hopefully stimulate your
interest in genetics and the study of human disorders. Quizzes and exams will be fair and will
cover topics we discuss in class. I use quizzes and exams to assess your comprehension of the
material. I will be available for office hours and will make every attempt to meet with you at other
times if needed and scheduled reasonably ahead of time.

As science majors, an important part of your development and education will come from
understanding, interpreting, and applying primary literature. We will not have formal papers to
read, but numerous lecture topics and examples will be pulled from primary scientific and medical
observations. I expect you to put forward a good faith effort to learn how to use and interpret

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scientific literature and data. It won’t always be easy, but it’s an important part of learning to be a
good student and a good scientist (and a good citizen).

Academic Integrity*:

Any student who cheats or aids others in cheating on a quiz or exam or otherwise violates the
Standards of Academic Integrity as outlined in the Undergraduate Bulletin
(http://www.albany.edu/undergraduate_bulletin/reguations.html) will be referred to the
University Judicial System.

*Academic integrity: “Every student has the responsibility to become familiar with the
standards of academic integrity at the University. Faculty members must specify in their
syllabi information about academic integrity, and may refer students to this policy for more
information. Nonetheless, student claims of ignorance, unintentional error, or personal or
academic pressures cannot be excuses for violation of academic integrity. Students are
responsible for familiarizing themselves with the standards and behaving accordingly, and
UAlbany faculty are responsible for teaching, modeling and upholding them. Anythingless
undermines the worth and value of our intellectual work, and the reputation and credibility of
the University at Albany degree.” (University’s Standards of Academic Integrity Policy, Fall
2013)

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ABIO 329 Schedule of Classes

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Lecture Day Date | Topic Notes
1 Tuesday 24-Aug | The Human Genome
2 Thursday 26-Aug | Genes and The Human Genome
3 Tuesday 31-Aug | Monogenic Disorders Part I Quiz
4 Thursday 2-Sep | Genetic and Genomic Technologies
5 Tuesday 7-Sep | Monogenic Disorders Part II Quiz
6 Thursday 9-Sep | Genetic Inheritance
7 Tuesday 14-Sep | Genetic Imprinting and X Inactivation Quiz
Thursday 16-Sep | Chromosome-level Abnormalities Part I
8 Tuesday 21-Sep | Chromosome-level Abnormalities Part II Quiz
9 Thursday 23-Sep | Sex Chromosomes
10 Tuesday 28-Sep | Synthesis
Thursday 30-Sep | Exam #1 Exam #1
ala Tuesday 5-Oct | Cancer as a Genetic Disease
12 Thursday 7-Oct | Tumor Suppressors and Oncogenes
Tuesday 12-Oct | FALL BREAK
13 Thursday 14-Oct | Complex Cancer Genetics Part I
14 Tuesday 19-Oct | In-Class Assessment Quiz
15 Thursday 21-Oct | Complex Cancer Genetics Part II
16 Tuesday 26-Oct | Repeat Expansion Disorders Quiz
17 Thursday 28-Oct | Epigenetics Part I
18 Tuesday 2-Nov | Epigenetics Part II Quiz
Thursday 4-Nov | Gene Therapies
Tuesday 9-Nov | Exam #2 Exam #2
19 Thursday 11-Nov | Evolution and Human Disease
20 Tuesday 16-Nov | Genome-wide Association Studies (GWAS) Quiz
21 Thursday 18-Nov | Genome-wide Association Studies (GWAS) Part II
22 Tuesday 23-Nov | PheWAS Quiz
Thursday 25-Nov | THANKSGIVING
24 Tuesday 30-Nov | Pharmacogenetics
25 Thursday 2-Dec | Population-level Genetics Quiz
MONDAY 1-3PM 13-Dec | Exam #3 Exam #3

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ABIO 330 Principles of Ecology & Evolution Spring Syllabus

Course number: ABIO 330
Class no: 7375

Credit Hours: 3

Class times:

Class location: LC2

Lecturer: Dr. Ing-Nang Wang Ph.D.

E-mail: ingnang@albany.edu

Office: Life Sciences Research Building 2077
Phone: 518-591-8844

Lecturer: Dr. Samantha Hoff

E-mail: shoff@albany.edu

Office: Life Sciences Research Building 2082
Phone: 518-591-8845

Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 3:00 — 4:00 pm or by appointment.
Prerequisites: ABIO 110-111 General Biology (or equivalent) and ABIO 212 Genetics (or equivalent).

Course Description: In this course, we will emphasize the patterns and processes of Ecology and Evolution as
biological phenomena. In the ecology part of the course, we will cover fundamental concepts and integrative
principles of Ecology, spanning levels of organization from individual organisms to populations, communities,
ecosystems and beyond. In the evolution part of the course, we will explore the mechanisms of Evolution at the
genetic and population levels in order to understand how biological variation arises and is acted upon by
selective pressures. Throughout the course, we will highlight techniques and issues relevant to modern
evolutionary and ecological researchers through various examples, while stressing the importance of critical
thinking and data analysis. We will demonstrate how rigorous ecological and evolutionary analyses are highly
significant to human activity. Above all, we will draw attention to the reasons why Dobzhansky (1973) stated,
“Nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution.”

Course Objectives: Some of the most controversial scientific topics in society today fall under the umbrella of
ecology and evolution. We have two goals for this course: the first is to present the wealth of scientific evidence
and methodology to dispel myths about complex evolutionary and ecological concepts, the second is to help
produce a more informed, and scientifically literate citizenry. Finally, we hope to instill a sense of wonder at
how the biological world works, from the molecular to the global scales.

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Course Requirements:

Textbooks (Optional):
1. Bowman, W.D., S.D. Hacker, M.L. Cain. 2017. Ecology (4th edition). Sinauer Associates Inc.
2. Freeman, S, and J.C. Herron. 2014. Evolutionary Analysis (5th Edition). Pearson Prentice Hall, New
Jersey.

We recognize that having multiple texts for a course is a significant investment. Our lectures are based upon the
listed textbooks, but we do not require you to purchase them. If you need additional references about certain
topics, we recommend you come speak with us by appointment, and we can point you toward useful sources.

Lecture and Notes: Lecture slides will be made available on the Blackboard system AFTER each lecture.

Grading Policies:

Grading: Grades will be calculated based on the following three assessments:
1. Exams: 120 points each, 480 points total, each with roughly 43 to 45 questions with points ranging
from2 to 5; for each exam there are two parts,
a. In-person part: this is for individual effort; 70% of the points (84 points) are questions that are
to beanswered in person during the scheduled exam time; duration: 80 minutes
b. Online part: this is for group effort, 30% (36 points) are to be answered online within the
24-hourperiod; duration 60 minutes
2. Online Quizzes: 100 points; points are calculated by 100 x % of lecture quizzes that have been
workedon (IMPORTANT: Ignore whatever points you are seeing on your Blackboard record. The
online quiz grade is tabulated at the end of the semester.)

Exams:

e There are 4 exams in this course, two for the Ecology section and two for the Evolution section.

e Three exams are scheduled during the normal lecture hours and one during the Final Exam Week. See
the Class Schedule below for times and dates.

e By remaining in the course, you agree to be available at these times and dates.

e You should also make sure that you do not have more than three final exams on the same day. It is
unlikely any of the final exam date will be moved because you have too many finals on the same day.
Check out the Final Exam Dates on the University website
(https://www.albany.edu/registrar/registrar_assets/Spring%202022%20NEW%20DATES%20Final%20
Exam%20S chedule%20for%20Web.pdf).

e You can ONLY bring a calculator to the exam, no cell phones or other electronic devices will be
allowed.

Online Quizzes: Each lecture is accompanied with online quizzes posted on the Blackboard. The purpose of the
online quizzes is to familiarize you with lecture materials. The accuracy of your answers is not the objective

here. But you will need to finish them before the start of each exam. There is no make-up or retake of online
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quizzes that were not worked on before each exam.

Final Grade Calculation:
The final grade is calculated by adding both parts of the assessment points together, a 580-point total. The
sum is then converted to the letter grade with the following cutoff values:

Cutoffs: 493-580 A
464-492 A-
435-463 Bt
406-434 B
377-405 B-
348-376 C+
319-347 Cc
290-318 Cc
261-289 D+
232-260 D
0-231 E

Extra Credits: There will be NO extra credits. Any requests asking for the possibility of extra credits will be
ignored.

Grade Boosting: There will be NO grade boosting. Any requests asking for the possibility of add 1 point or 2 to
boost the letter grade up will be ignored.

Academic Integrity: It is every student's responsibility to become familiar with the standard of academic
integrity at the University. Claims of ignorance, of unintentional error, or of academic or personal pressures are
not sufficient reasons for violations of academic integrity. For more information, please see the undergraduate
bulletin: http://www.albany.edu/undergraduate_bulletin/regulations.html

Reasonable Accommodation: Any student in this class who has a disability that may restrict him/her/them
from fully demonstrating his/her/their ability must contact us personally as soon as possible, so that we can
discuss accommodation necessary to ensure full participation.

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ABIO 330 Lecture Schedule — Spring 2022

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Date Lecture # Topic

01/20 Th 0 Course Mechanics

01/25 Tu 1 What Is Evolution?

01/27 Th 2 How Do We Know Who Is Related To Whom? — Phylogenetic
Inference

02/01 Tu 3 What Cause Evolution? — Evolutionary Mechanisms

02/03 Th 4 Mutation and Genetic Variation

02/08 Tu 5 Natural Selection And Adaptation

02/10 Th 6 Genetic Drift and Molecular Evolution

02/15 Tu Exam 1

02/17 Th Fi Who Is Fairest/Strongest of Them All? — Sexual Selection

02/22 Tu 8 Is Altruism for Suckers? — Evolution of Social Interactions

02/24 Th 9 Of Mice and Men — Evolution of Life History Traits

03/01 Tu 10 Where Do Species Come From?

03/03 Th 11 Let There Be Life! — Origin of Life

03/08 Tu 12 Is “Evolution” Useful? — Evolution of HIV

03/10 Th Exam 2

03/15 Tu Spring Break

03/17 Th Spring Break

03/22 Tu B Physiological Ecology: how organisms cope with environmental
variation

03/24 Th 14 Behavioral Ecology: where animal behavior meets evolution

Population Ecology I: distribution and abundance of organisms;

03/29 Tu 15 oth and limitation of populations ‘i

03/31 Th 16 Population Ecology II: dynamics of populations

04/05 Tu 17 Species Interactions I: predation, mutualism, commensalism

04/07 Th 18 Species Interactions II: competition

04/12 Tu Exam 3

04/14 Th 19 Disease Ecology: parasitism and disease

04/19 Tu 20 Ecological Communities: structure and change

04/21 Th 4 Conservation Biology: applying ecological principles to the

protection of biodiversity

04/26 Tu 22 TBD

04/28 Th 23 Landscape Ecology: spatial properties of ecosystems

05/03 Tu 24 Climate Change and the ecology of global systems

05/06 Fr Exam 4, 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM (LC2)

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ABIO 342 Neurophysiology Laboratory Spring 2022 Syllabus

Course number: ABIO 342

Class no:

Credit Hours: 2

Lab times: Class #3440 Tuesday 1:30-5:30 PM
Class # 3441 Wednesday 1:10-5:10 PM

Lab location: BI 252

Instructor: Greg Lnenicka

E-mail: greg @albany.edu
Office: Biology 310

Office Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday 9-10am
Prerequisites: ABIO 201, ABIO 202Z and ABIO 301

Course Description: This laboratory course uses electrophysiological techniques to examine the physiology of
the nervous system. The course covers the basic principles underlying action potentials, synaptic potentials and
receptor potentials. Students learn to use electrophysiology instrumentation to record these electrical signals
from the cockroach, crayfish and human nervous system; the signals are then examined using data acquisition
and analysis software.

Learning Objectives: After completing the course, successful students will be able to:
e Describe the foundational principles of action potentials synaptic potentials and receptor potentials.
e Demonstrate proficiency in using electrophysiology instrumentation to record electrical signal from
different organisms.
e Interpret electrophysiological data.
e Use electrophysiological analysis software to interpret electrical signal recordings.

Overview of this course:

On Reserve: (Science Library) Neuroscience

6th Ed. Purves et al.

From Neuron to Brain, 5th Ed. Nicholls et al.
Course materials: All reading materials will be provided on Blackboard. You shoulddownload
a copy of the lab software (Labscribe) so that you can analyze your data at home; a link is

provided on Blackboard. A lab fee is required for this course to cover supplies.

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Organization: Students will be divided in Groups | and 2 and each group will alternate between
Experimental (in person) and Analysis (remote) weeks. For the Experimental week, you will
find background material, a description of the lab exercises and a pre-labquiz on Blackboard.
The quiz answers are due at the beginning of class. You will submit your lab data by midnight
on Friday (Tuesday section) or Saturday (Wednesday section). The next week you find
additional readings (often original research papers) and problems (this may involve further data
analysis) on Blackboard. This assignment will also be due at midnight on Friday (Tuesday
section) or Saturday (Wednesday section). For the final two weeks of class, both groups will
meet together for in-person experiments. This lab is paperless so that you will turn in all your
assignments as Worddocuments. The files should be named as follows: Quizzes- Q lab number
last name,

e.g. QI smith; Experimental- E, lab number, last name; Analysis- A, lab number, lastname.

Attendance: Given the difficulty making up labs, missing a lab will only be excused inthe case
of illness. If you are ill, you should notify the instructor as soon as possible and contact the
Dean’s office to get a medical excuse.

Academic integrity: Any instances of academic dishonesty (such as plagiarizinganother
student’s work) will result in a 0 for that assignment and the Dean will be notified for
further disciplinary action. For further information on Academic Integrity see:
https://www.albany.edu/undergraduate_bulletin/regulations.html

Classroom Health and Safety:

+ Please be sure that you enter the classroom wearing your mask and keep it onfor the
entire class period. Sanitize your hands upon entering.

+ There will be only one student per work station and only one work station pertable
so you will be physically distanced from others.

+ All workstations will be decontaminated before class. Also, each station will be provided
with a spray bottle of 70% alcohol and hand sanitizers for your personaluse. You should
spray down your equipment with 70% alcohol before you leave.

Grade Policy:

Grading. Your grade will be calculated based upon the pre-lab quiz (20%), experimental
exercises (40%) and theoretical exercises (40%).

Grade cutoff: A 93%; A-90%; B+ 87%; B 83%; B- 80%; C+ 77%; C 73%; C- 70%; D+ 67%; D
63%; D- 60%.

Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Reasonable accommodations will be provided for students with
documented disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring accommodation in this class, please
notify the Director of the Disability Resource Center. That office will provide the course instructor with

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verification of your disability and will recommend appropriate accommodations. Reasonable Accommodation
Policy: Reasonable accommodations will be provided for students with documented disabilities. If you believe
you have a disability requiring accommodation in this class, please notify the Director of the Disability
Resource Center. That office will provide the course instructor with verification of your disability and will
recommend appropriate accommodations.

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ABIO 342 Class Schedule:

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Date Topic

Jan. 25, 26 Organizational meeting

Group |

Feb. 1,2 1- Neurophysiological Techniques (Experimental)
Feb. 8,9 1- Neurophysiological Techniques (Analysis)
Feb. 15, 16 2- Cockroach Proprioceptors (Experimental)
Feb. 22, 23 2- Cockroach Proprioceptors (Analysis)

Mar. 1, 2 3- Cockroach Action Potentials (Experimental)
Mar. 8, 9 3- Cockroach Action Potentials (Analysis)
Mar, 22, 23 4- Crayfish Synaptic Potentials (Experimental)
Mar. 29, 30 4- Crayfish Synaptic Potentials (Analysis)
Apr. 5, 6 5- Crayfish Photoreceptors (Experimental)
Apr. 12, 13 5- Crayfish Photoreceptors (Analysis)

Group 2

Feb. 8,9 1- Neurophysiological Techniques (Experimental)
Feb. 15, 16 1- Neurophysiological Techniques (Analysis)
Feb. 22, 23 2- Cockroach Proprioceptors (Experimental)
Mar. 1, 2 2- Cockroach Proprioceptors (Analysis)

Mar. 8, 9 3- Cockroach Action Potentials (Experimental)
Mar. 22, 23 3- Cockroach Action Potentials (Analysis)
Mar. 29, 30 4- Crayfish Synaptic Potentials (Experimental)
Apr. 5, 6 4- Crayfish Synaptic Potentials (Analysis)
Apr. 12, 13 5- Crayfish Photoreceptors (Experimental)
Apr. 19, 20 5- Crayfish Photoreceptors (Analysis)

Groups | & 2

Apr. 26,27 6- Human Electrophysiology I (Experimental)
May 3,4 7- Human Electrophysiology II (Experimental)

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ABIO 343 Evolutionary Biology and Human Health Spring Syllabus

Course number: ABIO 343

Class no:

Credit Hours: 3

Class times: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:20-10:15 AM
Class location: Arts and Sciences 014

Lecturer: Dr. Ing-Nang Wang Ph.D.

E-mail: ingnang@albany.edu

Office: Life Sciences Research Building 2077
Phone: 518-591-8844

Office Hours: Wednesday and Friday 10:30 — 11:30 AM pm or by appointment.
Prerequisites: ABIO 110-111 General Biology (or equivalent) and ABIO 212 Genetics (or equivalent).

Course Description: In this course, we will discuss the application of evolutionary perspectives to
issues regarding human health. These issues include topics such as infectious diseases and virulence,
immunology and allergy, genetic disorders, maladaptation to modern environments, behavior and
mental health, sex and reproduction, and aging, etc. We will demonstrate that evolutionary
perspectives on these issues can provide us important insights into human health.

Learning Objectives: After completing the course, successful students will be able to:
e Describe how virulence can influence infectious disease.

e Explain how poor adaptation to modern environments combined with immunology, allergies, genetic
disorders affect human health.
e Synthesize how concepts in evolutions to impact human health.

Course Requirements:

Textbooks:
Principles of Evolutionary Medicine, P. Gluckman, A. Beedle, T. Buklijas, F. Low & M. Hanson. 2016. Oxford
University Press.

Suggested Reading:
1. Nesse, R. M. and Williams, G. C. Why We Get Sick: The New Science of Darwinian
Medicine (1996), Vintage. [The book that started it all.]
2. Lieberman, D. E. The Story of the Human Body (2013), Pantheon Books. [From thepoint-of-
view of human morphology, physiology, etc.]

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Course Format: The class is a mixture of lectures, presentation by the students, andclass discussion.
All PowerPoint slides and papers from the lecturer will be on the Blackboard.

Lecture and Notes: Lecture slides will be made available on the Blackboard system AFTER each lecture.

Class Participation: Each student is strongly encouraged to participate in discussionand evaluate
his/her fellow students’ presentation.

Student Assessment:

1.

Student Presentation: Each student is required to choose among the listed papers onthe
Blackboard for a 15-minute presentation. Two presentations are scheduled for each class during
the Presentation Period (at the second half of the course, see the Tentative Schedule below).
Requirements for the presentation will be discussed during the Course Mechanics period (the
first lecture). Use of PowerPoint or similar tools is strongly encouraged. The student who is
scheduled to present should email instructor the presentation PowerPoint file the night before.
The student’s performance will be evaluated by the instructor and his/her peers. The
presentation will be evaluated in different categories:

Exam: There is only one mid-term exam. The format is open-book. The exam will be
available on Blackboard on 02/22/2019 10:15 am and due on 02/25/2019 10:15 am, out
scheduled Midterm exam time and date.

Paper: Each student is required to write a review/summary/critique paper on the paper the
student is assigned for class presentation. The main text (excluding figures and references)
should be more than five pages in double-spaced 12-point Times New Romanfont, with a top-
down margin of | inch and left-right margin of 1.25 inches (the default setting of Microsoft
Word document). The paper is due by 12:30 pm Wednesday May 15,2019, the scheduled date
and time for the final exam.

Grading Policy:

Point allocation

1. Midterm exam 100 points
2. Presentation 100 points
3. Term paper 100 points

4. Class participation 15 points (5% of the total)

The course will be A-E graded according to the following cutoffs

255-300 A 85%

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240-254
225-239
210-224
195-209
180-194
165-179
150-164

0-149

A- 80%
Bt 75%
B 70%
B- 65%
C+ 60%
C 55%
C- 50%
D <50%

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Academic Integrity: Strict academic honesty is expected in class. It is every student'sresponsibility
to become familiar with the standards of academic integrity at the University. Claims of ignorance, of
unintentional error, or of academic or personal pressures are not sufficient reasons for violations of

academic integrity. Most important of all, do not plagiarize on the report.

Reasonable Accommodation: Any student in this class who has a disability that mayrestrict him/her from
fully demonstrating his/her ability must contact us personally as soon as possible, so that we can discuss
accommodation necessary to ensure full participation.

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ABIO 343 Lecture Schedule

[Date Lecture # Topics

1/23 WwW 0 Course mechanics

1/25 F 1 Evolution — General Introduction

1/28 M 2 Evolutionary Mechanisms

1/30 WwW 3 Selection, Adaptation: Q&A’s

12/01 F 4 Molecular Basis of Variation and Inheritance

12/04 M 5 Mendelian Genetics in Population

12/06 W 6 Evolution and Development

2/08 F i Genetics, Development, and Environment

2/11 M 8 Life History Analysis |

2/13 W 9 Life History Analysis 2

2/15 F 10 Ch. 6 Human Evolution and the Origin of Human Diversity

2/18 M 11 Ch. 6 Human Evolution and the Origin of Human Diversity

2/20 w b Ch. 7 An Evolutionary Framework for Understanding Human
Health and Disease

9/29 F B Ch. 7 An Evolutionary Framework for Understanding Human
Health and Disease

12/25 M Midterm Exam

2/27 W 14 Ch. 8 Reproduction

3/01 F 15 Ch. 8 Reproduction

3/04 M 16 Ch. 9 Nutrition and Metabolic Adaptation

3/06 WwW 17 Ch. 9 Nutrition and Metabolic Adaptation

3/08 F 18 Ch. 10 Coevolution, Infection, and Immunity

3/11 M 19 Ch. 10 Coevolution, Infection, and Immunity

3/13 WwW 20 Ch. 10 Coevolution, Infection, and Immunity

3/15 F 21 Ch, 12 Cancer

3/18 M Spring Break

3/20 W Spring Break

3/22 F Spring Break

3/25 M 22 Ch. 12 Cancer

3/27 W 23 Ch. 11 Psychology and Behavior

3/29 F 24 Ch. 11 Psychology and Behavior

4/01 M 25 Ch. 11 Psychology and Behavior

14/04 W 26 Ch. 14 Evolution, Medicine, and Society

4/05 F 27 Presentation | (Papers 01, 02)

14/08 M 28 Presentation 2 (Papers 03, 04)

4/10 WwW 29 Presentation 3 (Papers 05, 06)

4/12 F 30 Presentation 4 (Papers 07, 08)

4/15 M BI Presentation 5 (Papers 09, 10)

4/17 W 32 Presentation 6 (Papers 11, 12)

4/19 F 33 Presentation 7 (Papers 13, 14)

14/22 M 34 Presentation 8 (Papers 15, 16)

14/24 WwW 35 Presentation 9 (Papers 17, 18)

14/26 F 36 Presentation 10 (Papers 19, 20)

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14/29 M 37 Presentation 11 (Papers 21, 22)
5/01 WwW 38 Presentation 12 (Papers 23, 24)
5/03 F 39 Presentation 13 (Papers 25, 26)
5/06 M 40 Presentation 14 (Papers 27, 28)
5/08 WwW 41 Presentation 15 (Papers 29, 30)
5/15 WwW Paper due at 12:30 pm

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ABIO 344 Mammalian Anatomy Laboratory Spring 2022 Syllabus

Course number: ABIO 344

Class no:

Credit Hours: 2

Lab times: Class # 8473 Monday 11:40 AM — 3:40 PM

Class # 8474 Tuesday 12:00 — 4:00 PM
Class # 8475 Wednesday 11:40 AM — 3:40 PM
Class # 8476 Thursday 12:00 — 4:00 PM

Lab location: BI 256

Instructor: Caroline B. Girard Cartier
E-mail: cgirard@albany.edu

Office: Biology 254B

Phone: 518-442-4302

Office Hours: Tuesday 11:00 AM-12:00 PM and Wednesday 10:30-11:30 AM

Prerequisites: ABIO 201, ABIO 202Z and ABIO 301

Course Description: There are approximately 5000 mammalian species and they all share the same basic body
plan. In this hands-on gross anatomy lab, we will explore the anatomical structures and organ systems of
mammals. We will perform dissections on a variety of preserved specimen and further our investigations under
the lens of a microscope. Skeletal and anatomical models will also supplement our study.

Learning Objectives: After completing the course, successful students will be able to:

Identify and describe the basic anatomical structures associated with mammalian skeletal, muscular, and
organ systems.

Examine and correctly identify anatomical structures of each organ system.

Recognize and explain the interrelationships within and between anatomical systems of the mammalian
body.

Synthesize ideas to make a connection between knowledge of anatomy and real- world situations,
including healthy lifestyle decisions and homeostatic imbalances.

Demonstrate proficient dissection skills and use of microscopy.

Overview of this course:

Required Course Materials: Please note that you will need a hard copy of the assigned readings during
class in order to perform dissections. If you choose to purchase an electronic version of the text, you will

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be required to bring a printed copy of the assignedchapter(s) to class.
Sebastiani, Aurora M. and Dale W. Fishbeck. 2005. Mammalian Anatomy: The Cat Manual. 2"ed. Denver:
Morton Publishing Company.

Personal Protective Equipment: All students must wear a lab coat and eye protection when performing
dissections. These items may be purchased at the CAS Store. Items purchased for chemistry labs will suffice
if they are in good condition. Students will be instructed on other safety measures during the first lab meeting
and any additional PPE willbe provided in the lab.

Student Assessment and Grade Policy:

Grading: Your grade in this course is based on your performance in laboratory as follows:

1. Weekly Readiness Assessment Tests (RATs) (27%): In order to participate in laboratory activities and
discussions students must come to class prepared. Preparation requires that students read and
comprehend reading assignments. RATs are designed to ensure that students cometo class prepared. A
total of 9 RATs will be given. No grades will be dropped. There will be an optional assignment (TBA)
that may replace your lowest RAT grade.

2. Dissections/Participation (30%): Lab partners will present their dissected specimen to the
instructor or teaching assistant at the end of each lab. Individuals will be drilled by theinstructor
and/or teaching assistant on their ability to identify structures.

3. Practical Exams (36%): Practical exams are designed to demonstrate students’ skills, capabilities and
knowledge of anatomical structures and systems. They will require familiaritywith dissected
specimens, microscope slides, skeletons, and models. There will be 2 cumulative practical exams.

4. Questionnaire (3%): During the first lab period you will be provided a questionnaire that youwill
need to complete. This questionnaire will be due at the end of the first lab period.

5. Lab Review Sessions (4%): It is essential to review specimens in preparation for exams. The lab is
open most mornings Monday-Thursday from 10-11:30am and the Friday prior to practicalexams from
10am-2pm. Prior to each exam you will be required to sign-up and visit the lab for independent
review of specimens.

Grading (by percentage):

A 95-100 B- 80-82 D+ 67-69
A- 90-94 C+ 77-79 D_ 63-66
B+ 87-89 C 73-76 D- 60-62
B_ 83-86 C- 70-72 E <59

Team-Based Learning Class

What is Team-Based Learning?
This laboratory will incorporate the Team-Based Learning (TBL) methods of teaching. There’s a large body
of research showing that students learn best from concrete experience,engaging in writing tasks, interacting
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with concepts and other learners, receiving frequent feedback on their progress, and being held accountable
for their work. Conceptual and procedural knowledge is essential for students to develop into knowledgeable,
critical- thinking scientists.

How Team-Based Learning will be used in our laboratory?

The laboratory is designed to teach learners comprehensive mammalian gross anatomy (seethe course learning
objectives) and for students to practice working collaboratively. On thefirst day of the laboratory students will
be assigned to teams and will remain in those teamsfor the duration of the semester. Your interactions and
performance in your team will be crucial to your success in the course.

What can students expect during each laboratory?

1. Students will read a set of foundational material on their own and/or observe video(s) prior to the
laboratory. We will have a Readiness Assessment Test (RAT) on the assigned readings/videos at the
beginning of each laboratory. Each student will take the RAT twice-once on your own and once in
your team. Your individual and team RAT grades will be averaged to calculate your final score on
the test.

2. Prior to dissections there will be a review of the anatomical system(s) that will be observedin the lab that
day. Students will work in their team on in-class activities and assignments to ensure their preparedness
for the day’s dissection, microscopic work and observation of models, etc. If needed, there may be
occasional mini-lectures to assist students in gaps inconceptual knowledge, as well as demonstrations of
the dissection(s).

Attendance:

¢ Attendance at each lab session is mandatory.

¢ Absences and tardiness will affect your grade. The weekly Readiness Assessment Tests (RATS) will
be given at the beginning of the lab period. If you are late you willnot be provided additional time to
complete the individual and team RATs.

¢ Contact the instructor as soon as possible if you miss a lab or anticipate missing alab.

+ Anexcused absence does not excuse you from any assignments.

¢ Ifyou miss a lab it is your responsibility to contact the instructor for assignmentsand due dates.

¢ Missing the first week of lab may result in automatic deregistration.

* Missing two or more lab periods may result in deregistration.

¢ In the event of extreme extenuating circumstances that prevent you from attendinglab, please notify
the instructor by email. You must take the documentation of yourextenuating circumstances to the
office of undergraduate education and request an accommodation request be sent to the instructor.

Lab Rules:
¢ Facemasks must be worn at all times.
¢ Emails must be sent via your University at Albany email account. They must containyour full name.
You must allow the instructor 48 hours for a response.
¢  Tardiness is disruptive. Points will be deducted from your grade for arriving late tothe lab. It will
also affect your eligibility to take the weekly Readiness Assessment Test.
¢ All students must participate in all dissections.
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¢ Cell phone use and texting is prohibited during labs.

* You will be expected to be in lab on time and remain in the lab room until the end ofthe lab period.
Please do not schedule appointments, interviews, or other obligations that overlap with lab time.

¢ All equipment used during the lab must be thoroughly cleaned and returned todesignated areas.

¢ Benches must be wiped at the end of the lab period.

¢ You will be expected to follow all safety instructions given by the instructor at thestart of lab and
throughout the lab period. Failure to follow safety guidelines and other instructions will result in
you being asked to leave the lab and the loss of all points associated with the day’s lab activities.

Academic Integrity Policy: Choices that reflect academic honesty and integrity are fundamental to the work
that you do for this course. Students are required to demonstrate ethical behavior on all assignments. All
assignments are expected to be done independently, unless otherwise instructed. Cheating, plagiarism and
copying the work of other individuals are subject to penalty. Please refer to the University's Standards of
Academic Integrity, whichcan be found at: http://www.albany.edu/undergraduate_bulletin/regulations. html.

Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Reasonable accommodations will be provided for students with
documented disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring accommodation in this class, please
notify the Director of the Disability Resource Center. That office will provide the course instructor with
verification of your disability and will recommend appropriate accommodations. Reasonable Accommodation
Policy: Reasonable accommodations will be provided for students with documented disabilities. If you believe
you have a disability requiring accommodation in this class, please notify the Director of the Disability
Resource Center. That office will provide the course instructor with verification of your disability and will
recommend appropriate accommodations.

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ABIO 344 Class Schedule
Note: Schedule is subject to change.
Week Topic Assignments
1/17-1/21_ | NOLAB
1/24-1/28 | Introduction Syllabus, Questionnaire, TBL GroupAssignment
HW: Read Rat Dissection Handout, Microscope Review
Handout and Introduction in Mammalian Anatomy: The
Cat
1/31-2/04 | Microscope Review and RAT 1
RatDissection Rat dissection
HW: Read Chapter |
2/07-2/11 | Skeleton RAT 2
Cat skeleton
HW: Read Chapter 2
2/14-2/18 | Skin and Muscles-Part I RAT 3
Skin cats and begin muscle dissection
HW: Review Chapter 2
2/21-2/25 | Muscles-Part IT Continue cat muscle dissectionHW: Read
Chapters 3 and 4
2/28-3/04 | Body Cavities/ RAT 4
Mesenteries/ Digestive Cat dissection
System HW: Study for Midterm Exam
3/07-3/11_ | *MIDTERM EXAM Practical Exam #1
HW: Read Chapters 5 and 8
3/14-3/18 | NO LAB SPRING BREAK
3/21-3/25 | Respiratory/ Circulatory/ RAT 5
Lymphatic Systems Cat dissection, sheep heart, model of humanlungs, model
of human heart
HW: Read Chapters 6 and 7
3/28-4/01 | Urogenital & Endocrine RAT 6
Systems Cat dissection & pig kidney dissection
HW: Read Chapter 9
4/04-4/08 | Nervous System RAT 7
Cat dissection and sheep brain
HW: Read Chapter 10
4/11-4/15 | Sensory Organs RAT 8
Cow eye dissection, human ear and human eye models
HW: Comparative Anatomy of Mammals
Handout
4/18-4/22 | Comparative Skeletal RAT 9
Anatomy of Mammals Mammal skulls and skeletons
HW: Study for Final Exam
4/25-4/29 | **FINAL EXAM Practical Exam #2
5/02-5/06 | NO LAB

*Midterm Exam will cover microscope, rat dissection, skeleton, skin, muscles, body cavities,
mesenteries, and digestive system. **Final Exam is cumulative and will cover all material from the

semester.

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ABIO 367 Biochemistry Laboratory Spring Syllabus

Course number: ABIO 212

Class no:

Credit Hours: 2

Lab times: Class # 8477 Tuesday 1:30-5:30 PM

Class # 8478 Thursday 1:30-5:30 PM.

Lecture location: BI 15

Lecturer: Robert Osuna Ph.D.

E-mail

suna@albany.edu

Office: Biology 324

Office Hours: Monday 2-5 pm

Prerequisites: ABIO 201 and ABIO 202Z. Prerequisite/Corequisite ABIO 365.

Catalog Course Description: This laboratory course is designed to provide basic training in various procedures
used in present day biochemical research. These will include methods for protein purification, enzyme kinetics,
peptide sequencing, and fractionation of intracellular components. In addition, biochemical processes such as
glucose metabolism and photosynthesis will be studied.

Course Objectives:

The principal educational goal of this biochemistry laboratory course is to equip students with biochemical
techniques, knowledge, and hands-on experience that will allow them to appreciate and more confidently
apply the scientific method ofinquiry in areas involving chemical properties and function of cellular proteins.
At the completion of this course, a student should be able to:

1.

ay dee ee bo:

Understand how to implement biochemical techniques widely used in research today, such as a)
various types of liquidchromatography columns to purify proteins, b) cell lysis, dialysis, salting out,
and centrifugations to purify proteins, c) denaturing and native gel electrophoresis to examine the
purity, molecular weight, and enzymatic activity of proteins, d) enzyme kinetics to understand and
analyze kinetic constants and inhibition mechanisms, and e) ligand binding to examinesome of the
functional properties of a protein.

Understand how to use certain research tools and equipment used to manipulate and analyze proteins
Design, execute, and interpret the results of an experiment.

Graphically and orally communicate experimental results with clarity and precision.

Apply fundamental biochemical concepts associated with laboratory techniques used in this course in
the analysis andinterpretation of results.

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Course Overview

What you will need for this course:
1) Computer (with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel & Microsoft PowerPoint)
2) A dedicated Lab notebook: Must be a squared composition notebook.
3) Ruler (to draw lines and tables on your notebook)
4) Pen
5) Watch, or some means to measure time in minutes and seconds
6) Lab coat (can be purchased in the Chemistry Store)
7) A digital camera (e.g. cell phone with camera) will be useful if you have one.
8) Online Textbook obtained in the campus bookstore or via perusal.com.
e Go to perusall.com
e Create an account.
¢ Students in section | (Tuesdays) will enter the course code: OSUNA-KP4TE
e Students in section 2 (Thursdays) will enter the course code: OSUNA-BTMHR
e Purchase an online access to the textbook at the campus bookstore. Be sure to show them the Perusall
course codethat corresponds to your section. Alternatively, you can purchase the textbook via Perusall.
Once you enter the course page, go to “Library” and purchase the lab manual online: “Fundamental
Laboratory Approaches for Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 2e. Ninfa, Ballou, & Benore”. The 120-
day online access is the least expensiveoption ($17) and will carry you through the spring semester.
You will be required to engage in weekly reading assignments from this lab manual within the
Perusall interactive reading application. As a class, we will engage ina collaborative reading
experience in which you will be required to contribute with 5 annotations.

Perusall helps you learn faster by collaboratively annotating the readings and communicating with your
classmates. Collaboration makes learning more fun, enables you to help others (which research shows is also a
greatway for you to learn), and helps the instructor understand what information is needed in class.

If you have a question or information to share about a passage in the readings, highlight the text and
type in a comment as an annotation. You can also respond to a classmate’s annotation in threads
(Facebook style) in real timeor upvote questions you find helpful. Good annotations contribute to the
class by stimulating discussion, explaining your thought processes, helping others, and drawing
attention to good points. If a particular classmate’s point is relevant, you can explicitly "mention" them
and they will be immediately notified, even if not presently signed on.

Research shows that the following behaviors on Perusall predict deeper learning and long-term
mastery of thesubject. Your instructor may use some or all to determine your formal score.

e Contributing thoughtful questions and comments to the class discussion, spread
throughout the entirereading (see some examples)
(https://perusall.com/downloads/scoring-examples.pdf)

e Starting the reading early

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Breaking the reading into chunks (instead of trying to do it all at once)

Reading all the way to the end of the assigned reading

Posing thoughtful questions and comments that elicit responses from classmates
Answering questions from others

Upvoting thoughtful questions and helpful answers

Grade Policy:
The breakdown of your grade will be as follows:

1.

2

3s

4,
5.
6.

Assignments associated with points are due on the designated due dates. Lab reports will consist mainly
of:
a. a statement of the purpose
b. results in the form of graphs and tables
c. aconcise statement of the main conclusion(s) from each set of results
d. answers to questions that appear in the experimental section of the textbook.
All written assignments must be word-processed, converted to a pdf file and uploaded onto
Blackboard before noon of the assigned date. Unorganized and incomplete presentations will result
in point deductions.
Tardy assignments: All assignment/lab reports are due by noon of the assigned date. Lab reports not
turned in at this time will be considered late and will incur a 10% grade penalty if it is turned in no
later than the next day before midnight. Lab reports that are morethan one day late will not be
accepted and will receive a score of 0. You are given ample time to complete your lab reports. Work
on your assignments as early as possible to avoid “last minute issues”.
Assignment |: (20 pts)
Assignment 2: (20 pts)
Assignment 3: (20 pts)
Assignment 4: (20 pts)
Assignment 5: (25 pts)
Assignment 6: (25 pts)
Assignment 7: (20 pts)
Total assignment points
Lab Performance we
There will be 5 points assigned for class-participation each week, except for the first and last weeks.

Class attendance on time: 1 point
Class participation: 2 points
Efficient use of time/Following instructions and lab rules properly: 2 points
Lab quizzes. This will be based on what has been presented in the class and will be given near the end of
the class.
There will be 10 post-lab quizzes at 5 points each.

Perusall Interactive Reading
Lab Notebook
Oral Presentations will be given by each group on the last day of scheduled cla:

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e Subjects will be assigned. PowerPoint presentations lasting 10-15 minutes will be prepared by each
team of two. Each student will be evaluated on the following criteria:

e Clarity of presentation (good & useful visual presentations; clarity of speech and information): (5 points)

e Organization (logical flow of information presented by the team): (5 points)

e Content (Is the presentation complete and correct? Is the presenter reasonably knowledgeable about
the subject?): (10 points)

Grading Scale: The following grading scale will be used to determine your grade.
316-340 A (93%)
306-315 A- (90%)
296-305 B+ (87%)
282-295 B_ (83%)
272-281 B- (80%)
262-271 C+ (77%)
248-261 C (73%)
238-247 C- (70%)
229-237 D+ (67%)
214-228 D_ (63%)
204-213 D- (60%)
<204 E  (<60%)

Missing a lab session: Lab exercises cannot be made up. Unexplained or insufficiently explained absences will result in
loss of all points allocated to that day's lab exercise. In the event of an unexpected emergency, please contact the
instructor or teaching assistant as soon as possible (before the lab meeting if possible). Generally, a documented excuse
will be required. If your lab partner is left to take over the entire lab exercise during or outside lab hours, you should
expect to compensate by taking on a heavier responsibility in a future lab exercise.

Protective clothing: You are expected to wear a lab coat during each lab meeting. Gloves and safety glasses will also be
provided whenever necessary. Lab coats may be purchased at the Chemistry Store (CAS). Disallowed items of clothing
include shorts, skirts, high-heeled shoes and open-toed shoes (sandals, etc.). Jeans, comfortable shoes, and moderately
loose clothing are recommended. The idea is to protect as much of your skin as possible.

Lab Policies:

1. Ifan accident occurs, NOTIFY YOUR INSTRUCTOR IMMEDIATELY.

2. Nothing consumable is allowed in any teaching lab. This includes but is not limited to food, beverages, chewing gum,

and cough drops. It is strongly recommended that you have a good lunch before coming to class so that you won’t

feel overtaken with hunger or thirst during the lab period.

Waste materials must be discarded in the proper containers. ASK or READ THE SIGNS.

4. Clean up!! Lab benches must be washed down with disinfectant cleaner at the end of each day's experiment. In
addition, WASH YOUR HANDS BEFORE WALKING OUT OF THE LAB, EVEN IF YOU ARE RETURNING.

5. Be considerate of others. Please show general lab courtesy.

6. No music, singing, whistling, or routine loud conversations are permitted. Engaging discussions on a variety of

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personal subjects (e.g., politics, religion, business propositions, entertainments, etc.) not related to the course content
are best reserved for times other than the lab period.

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Special Health Rules During COVID-19
¢ Wear a mask. While in the lab, you are required to wear a mask at all times that covers both
your mouthand your nose, irrespectively of your vaccination status.
¢ Social distancing. It will be very difficult to maintain adequate social distance at all times
when we have 16 students plus the instructor confined to a relatively small space.
Nevertheless, we will do our best to limit our movements within the lab space only to what
is necessary.
¢ Stay home when you are feeling ill. If you are having a fever or other flu-like symptoms, you
should not come to class. Seek medical attention and be tested for Covid-19. Even if you test
negative for Covid-19, ifyou are having a cold or flu-like symptoms (e.g. fever, cough,
sneezing, nausea, head cold, etc...) do not come to class. The rest of the class will appreciate it
if you do not spread in class whatever is causing your illness.
° Stay home if you were recently exposed to someone with Covid-19. If you were exposed
to someone who tested positive for Covid-19, you will need to quarantine for a minimum of
5 days and then be testednegative for Covid-19. Only after both of these conditions have
been met, and you are not developing fluor cold-like symptoms, should you return to class.
If you need to be absent from class because of illness or because of exposure to someone with Covi-
19, notify yourinstructor via email as soon as possible and be prepared to provide some medical
documentation, a quarantine mandate, or covid test.

Academic Dishonesty

Know and understand the course policies on cheating and plagiarism. The University expects you to be familiar
with the standards of academic integrity. Consequences can include suspension for two semesters or dismissal
from the University. Don’t do it! It’s not worth the risk!
http://www.albany.edu/undergraduate_bulletin/regulations.html

Special Needs
Reasonable accommodations will be provided for students with documented physical, sensory, systemic,

medical, cognitive, learning and mental health (psychiatric) disabilities. If you believe you have a disability
requiring accommodations, please notify the Disability Resource Center (518- 442-5490); drc@albany.edu .
Upon verification and after the registration process is complete, the DRC will provide you with a letter that
informs the course instructor that you are a student with a disability registered with the DRC and list the
recommended reasonable accommodations.

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ABIO 367 Lab Schedule
DATE Topic Announcement
Jan 28 Organizational Meeting 1. Read Chapter 2 (pp. 21-23;30-40; 50-61).

The pages in bold (pp. 50-61) will give you the background

needed to answer the questions for your first assignment.

2. Assignment 1: Download from Blackboard.

Due to be turned in Feb. 4 (10 pts)

3. Read Chapter 3 (pp. 65-84; 99-103)

4. If you are not familiar with the use of Excel for simple
graphing purposes, then you should walk yourself through
the tutorial (see blackboard) on how to use Excel for
graphing.

(Last day to drop without a W is Feb 4)

(day 2)

Quiz 6 (5 pts)
(based on Chapter 9 pp. 229-239)

Feb 4 Spectrophotometry Experiments 3-1, 1, Assignment 2
3-2, 3-3, 3-4. Prepare results and answer questions 3-1 through 3-10
(pp. 100-102).
Quiz 1 (5 pts) Due to be turned in Feb 11 (15 pts)
(based on Chapter 3 pp. 65-84; 99-103) 2. Read Chapter 4 and handout for Bradford Microassay (in
Blackboard).
Feb 11 Quantification of Protein Concentration: | 1. Assignment 3:
Experiment 4-1 Prepare results of Exp. 4-1
Due to be turned in Feb 18 (15 pts)
Quiz 2 (5 pts)
(based on Chapter 4) 2. Read Chapter 5 pp. 121-142; pp 152-159
Feb 18 Chromatography:
Experiment 5-1 & 5-2 No results to turn in next lab period. ©
gel Filtration Chromatography
affinity Chromatography Read Chapter 6 pp 161-174; 183-186
Quiz 3 (5 pts)
(based on chapter 5 pp. 121-142)
Feb 25 SDS-PAGE Experiment 6-1 1. Assignment 4:
Prepare results of Experiments 5-1, 5-2, & 6-1
Quiz 4 (5 pts) Due to be turned in March 3 (20 pts)
(based on Chapter 6 pp. 161-174; 183-186)
2. Read Chapter 7 (pp. 191-208) and 9 (pp. 229-236; 244-
246)
March 3 | Jsolation & Characterization of Read Chapter 9 pp. 229-239
Alkaline Phosphatase from E,colt No results to turn in next lab period. ©
Experiment 9-1 (day 1)
Quiz 5 (5 pts)
(based on Chapter 7 pp. 191-208)
March Isolation & Characterization of Read Ch. 5 (pp. 143-148) & Ch. 9 (pp. 239-247)
10 Alkaline Phosphatase from E. coli Experim|

No results to turn in next lab period. ©

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March | Spring Break No Classes
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March 24 | Isolation & Characterization of Review Experiments 6-1 & 6-2 (pp. 183-189)
Alkaline Phosphatase from E. coli Experim
(day 3) No results to turn in next lab period. ©
Quiz 7 (5 pts)
Based on Ch. 5 (pp. 143-148)
& Ch. 9 (pp. 239-247)
March 31 | SDS-PAGE & Non-denaturing PAGE 1. Assignment 5:
Experiment 6-1 & 6-2 Prepare results for Experiments 9-1, 6-1, and 6-2
Analysis of Alkaline phosphatase by Answer questions 9-1 & 9-2 pp. 240.
Denaturing and non-denaturing gel Due to be turned in April 7 (25 pts)
electrophoresis
2. Read Chapter 10 (pp. 251-270)
No quiz Today.
Instructor will collect notebooks on April 7.
April 7 Enzyme Kinetics 1. Assignment 6:
Experiments 10-1, 10-2. Prepare results for Experiments 10-1 & 10-2
Due to be turned in April 14 (25 pts)
Quiz 8 (5 pts)
(based on chapter 10 pp. 251-270) 2. Read Chapter 11 (pp.275-305). Plan how you will design
these experiments. Come to class ready to share your ideas
Collect Lab Notebooks (15 pts) with your lab partner.
April 14 | Discuss Ligand Binding Experiment Review Chapter 11 (pp.275-305)
Quiz 9 (5 pts) (In lieu of this quiz,
You will turn in your experimental
design for the Ligand Binding
experiment at the end of the class)
April 21 | Ligand Binding Experiment 11-1 Assignment 7:
Prepare results from Experiment 11-1 (15 points)
Quiz 10 (5 pts) Due to be turned in April 28
(based on chapter 11 pp. 275-305)
Prepare your oral presentation for April 30
April 28 | Oral Presentations (15 pts)
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ABIO 375 Principles of Human Disease Spring 2022 Syllabus

Course number: ABIO 375

Class no: 7951

Credit Hours: 3

Lecture times: Tuesday and Thursday — 10:30-11:50AM
Lecture location: Earth Science Room 0241

Instructor: Dr. Elise Vogt, PhD (she, her, hers)

E-mail: egervais@albany.edu

Office: Biology 110

Office phone: 518-442-3455

Office Hours: Tuesday 12-1:30PM, Wednesday 10:30AM-12:30PM, or by appointment

Contacting Dr. Vogt Please take advantage of office hours! A short conversation can sometimes answer more
questions than you were even aware you had. If you are unsure about something, ask. Feel free to email me any
time with questions, comments, or concerns (address above). Please keep in mind that you can expect a
response between 8AM and 3PM, but I will typically not respond in the evenings or over the weekend. A single
email will suffice, no matter how important, and I will get back to you.

Prerequisites: ABIO 212Y and ABIO 301 or equivalent transfer credits.

Catalog Course Description: This course will cover a wide variety of human diseases from an anatomical,
physiological, genetic, pathology, and/or public health perspective. We will investigate the onset or cause, pre-
disposition to or contraction of, diagnosis, pathology, symptoms, and treatment of many common and
uncommon human diseases. We will explore in depth many types of cancer, genetic diseases and abnormalities,
as well as diseases caused by developmental defects, microorganisms, and/or environmental exposure. Human
diseases of current public health concern will be emphasized. Scientific research and investigations of diseases,
their diagnoses and treatments will be explored throughout this course. Using current literature, students will
identify a disease or novel therapy of personal interest for a complete case study for a portion of their grade.

Detailed Course Description: We often hear in the news about scientific advances surrounding a specific
disease — new treatments, newly discovered genes associated with a specific condition, or new diseases all
together. This course will investigate many of these diseases we so frequently hear about and help students to be
critical of the news media’s portrayal of ‘new’ science surrounding scientific advances. We will delve into
causes, symptoms and treatments, but most importantly, the pathophysiology of each disease — what is going on
at the cellular level to cause the disease state and symptoms.

Learning Objectives: At the end of this course successful students will:
1. Have a broad, in-depth knowledge of human body systems at the cellular, tissue, and organ system
levels and an understanding of each body systems contribution to overall homeostasis.
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2. Be able to extrapolate what a malfunction in a given organ/tissue may do to the overall health of an
individual and be able to describe the pathophysiology of many common diseases.

3. Be familiar with many different mechanisms of disease including bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, and
disease caused by genetic abnormalities.

4. Be critical of news media portrayal of scientific advances and be able to identify and comprehend source
scientific material regarding such advances.

5. Be able to identify and locate appropriate scientific literature or other reputable sources of information
regarding a disease, drug or other medical information of interest.

6. Successfully design and present a scientific poster to their peers.

Course Materials:

1. Required: Student iClicker — must be registered via blackboard (if you have an iClicker from a previous
class, please ensure that it is registered via Blackboard).
2. Recommended Text: Any Human Physiology text
e For students that have not had human physiology, you may want to have a human physiology text
for review purposes. Several copies of the Human Physiology textbook used for ABIO 410 will be
available for you to borrow (3 hour limit) at the Science Library’s reserve desk and several more are
available for use in the BIO-DOME.
e I strongly recommend using this freely available pdf/online text. A print copy can be found on
amazon for around $50. https://openstax.org/details/anatomy-and-physiology

Course Policies:
The following course policies are in place to guide student learning and help the students to get the most out of
this course.

1.

Active learning: Students in Principles of Human Disease should be prepared to be active learners and in-
class participants. In this smaller class, students will be expected to engage in frequent small group and class
discussions and activities designed to help students gain a deeper understanding of the material. iClickers
will be used throughout each lecture to gauge student understanding of the material. During the last portion
of the semester, students will take turns presenting research posters — all students are expected to attend all
poster sessions which will be held during normal class meeting times.

Pre-class reading assignments: Prior to each class, review materials may be assigned from many different
sources (short videos, scientific literature, scientific and or lay articles, etc.) in the form of links or posted
.pdf documents all found on Blackboard. In order to successfully participate in class discussions, students
will need to keep up with these materials.

iClicker Policies: Every student will be required to have a physical iClicker remote in the classroom every
day starting on Tuesday, 1/27. Your iClicker must be appropriately registered on blackboard (using the link
on the left hand menu) before its first use in class.

e It will be the student’s responsibility to have their iClicker with them at every class, keep their
iClicker in good working order (batteries with a charge, etc.) and have their iClicker on the correct
frequency in each lecture.

e Atno time during the semester will it be acceptable to submit a sheet or paper, screen shot, or other
‘proof’ of your presence in class in place of using your iClicker to answer quiz questions and other

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iClicker questions.

e Please note: Bringing a classmates iClicker to class to respond for them when they are not in
attendance will not be allowed under any circumstances. Any student using multiple iClickers in
class will have all iClickers in their possession confiscated. iClickers will be returned only to the
student to whom they are registered after a one-on-one meeting has been conducted with the
professor. Any dishonesty/ cheating regarding iClickers will result in no participation points for the
day in question, loss of all participation make-ups (whether complete or incomplete), and may result
in referral to the University for Academic Dishonesty (see statement below) for all students
involved. If multiple clickers are discovered during a quiz, all students involved will lose the ability
to participate in the quiz recovery day.

4. Blackboard: Students in ABIO 375 are responsible for keeping up with any and all materials posted on
blackboard. The course syllabus, course schedule, and a grade calculator will be available on the course
content page throughout the semester. For each lecture, reading/review materials will be posted at least 48
hours before lecture. Pre-lecture slides will be available at least 24 hours before lecture and post-lecture
slides will be posted no more than 24 hours after lecture. Topics lists and quiz questions will be posted in
post-lecture slide sets prior to each exam for review purposes. In the Poster project folder, all rubrics,
instructions, templates and information regarding posters will be available throughout the semester.

e Blackboard gradebook: I will post participation and quiz grades within 24 hours of the class in which
they were earned. Exam grades and poster grades will also be posted as soon as possible after
completion. It is your responsibility to be checking these posted grades frequently. If you find a
discrepancy, please bring it to my attention in writing within one week of the grade being posted.

5. Recording/photos in class: Audio recordings of lectures are helpful for many students and are allowed
and encouraged. / do not allow photography or video recording in class for any reason. You will get a
copy of the slides I am showing in class via blackboard prior to the lecture and can easily mark down
the answers to iClickerquestions in your notes. There is no reason to take a picture of the lecture slides
at any time — this is incredibly distracting for me and disruptive for your classmates. If you’re
struggling to see the details on a slide, move closer to the front of the room, or bring a laptop, tablet, or
printed version of the slides — please do not take a picture to zoom in on.

e [will try to provide lecture recordings (audio voice overs — no video) in PowerPoint format as

often aspossible. Technological issues do occasionally occur in the classroom that may impact

the ability to record lecture or may impact the quality of the recording. I'll do my best, but I
cannot guarantee the recording quality or that recordings will be available for every lecture.

Grade Policy:

Grades will be broken down as follows with a total of 1000 points for the semester:

Item Total points: 1000
Participation Lecture Days: 75 points: 5 points/day for iClicker participation (18 lectures,
125 Points count 15)
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days)

Journals Weekly journals, 10 points each. Count 10 of 13
100 points

Quizzes 17 Daily quizzes will be worth 15 points each. Count top 14 (drop 3)
210 points

Exams Exams | and 2 - 125 points each
325 Points Exam 3 - 75 points

Poster Project Poster Content: 175 points
240 Poster Presentation: 40 Points Poster Facts sheet: 25 points

1. Lecture Participation (75 points): Participation points can be earned each day beginning on Thursday,
January 27 (Please see the iClicker policies above). 5 points can be earned in each lecture by
responding to a minimum of 75% of the questions asked within the lecture period (starting promptly at
10:30AM and ending at 11:50AM — this includes quiz questions at the start of class) with your iClicker.
Participation points are earned based on completion, not on correct responses — even if you select the
wrong answer, you will be earning participation points. You may skip 3 days of lecture without penalty
— your lowest 3 participation scores will be dropped. Additionally, 3 lecture participation make-up
assignments will be available on blackboard. The maximum number of lecture participation points (in
class combined with make-ups) you can earn will be capped at 75 points. You may not earn more than 5
points per lecture.

Participation make-ups: Should it become necessary for you to quarantine, isolate, or miss
class for anyother reason (personal or family illness or emergency, religious observation, sports
or performance schedules, field trips, vacations, etc.), or if you did not earn participation points
with your iClicker, you will be expected to review that day’s post-lecture slides (and/or the
lecture recording if available), then complete a participation make-up journal entry to earn that
day’s missed participation points. You may complete lecture participation make-ups at any
time, for any reason, without permission from the instructor.

Participation make-up assignments MUST be completed within 1 week of the missed
lecture (due at12PM one week after the missed class). Extensions for make-ups will not be
provided for any reason —please do not ask! Make-ups for participation points earned within
one week of the end of the semester will be due at 11:59PM on the last day of classes.
Accommodations will not be made for missing class beyond the three skip days and three
make-upassignments except in the case of extreme extenuating circumstances for which you
must provide adequate documentation of an extended absence.

To accommodate for the lost lecture period and maintain the 3 skip days, points will be earned
duringthe first lecture by means unrelated to iClickers.

2. Poster Audience Points (50 points): During each poster session, if you are not presenting, you will be
expectedto be an actively engaged audience member — listening to presentations, asking good,
scientifically relevant questions, and being respectful audience member. You will earn 10 points per
poster session for actively participating and submitting carefully constructed reviews of the posters you
attended. These 5 days for posterpresentations are NOT eligible for make-ups or skip days.

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week’s material in the journal on blackboard. Weekly entries will be due by 11:59PM on Sunday and
will be worth 10 points each for a total of 100 points (I will count your top 10 of 13 entries). Journal
entries will be graded weekly,and students will be responsible for the feedback left for them each week.
Failure to read instructions and/or follow-through on feedback left in the comments section on your
journal may result in a subsequent loss of points. Journals will be private — only visible to Dr. Vogt and
the student writing them — making them an excellent place to ask questions about the weeks content!
¢ You should not be completing journal entries ahead of time — the questions are specifically
designed todetermine what you’re getting out of lecture. They aren’t useful to you or me if
you're trying to answer questions before you’ve heard those lectures.

4. Quizzes (210 points) — Students will individually complete quizzes (given daily in lecture except during
poster sessions and on exam days — total of 17 quizzes) throughout the semester and the top 14 quiz
grades will be counted for each student. Each quiz will be worth 15 points and will be given at the start
of class (or occasionallyat the start of the new lecture material). Quizzes will typically be multiple choice
and true/false questions answered with your iClicker. Quiz format is subject to change at the discretion
of the instructor with as much notice as possible. Points will be earned by correctly answering each of
the questions asked within the time allotted. You may skip 3 days of lecture without penalty regarding
quiz points (your lowest 3 quiz grades will be dropped). Additionally, 3 quiz make-ups will be available
on blackboard. The maximum number of quiz points (inclass combined with make-ups) you can earn
will be capped at 210 points. You may not earn more than 15 points for one quiz.

e Ifyou are registered with DIASS (formerly DRC), please speak to the instructor before the
first quiz of thesemester (on 1/27) regarding accommodations.

e Please note arriving to class late or not having your iClicker in good working order will
not be accommodated with additional time on quizzes — you will be permitted to answer
any remaining quiz questions upon your arrival, but I will not backtrack to accommodate
your late arrival. You may not write down the answers to a multiple-choice quiz to submit
if you do not have your iClicker with you. Please do not tell me that you missed the time
allotted for the quiz or have not been given enough timebecause it’s hard to get to class on
time.

¢ Collaboration on quizzes will not be allowed. Students suspected of
collaborating/cheating/sharing answers will receive a zero for that day’s quiz and have their
iClicker confiscated. Dishonesty on quizzesmay result in referral to the University for
Academic Dishonesty (see statement below) for all students involved.

© Quiz make-ups: Should it become necessary for you to quarantine, isolate, or miss class for
any other reason (personal or family illness or emergency, religious observation, sports or
performance schedules, field trips, vacations, etc.), or if you did not earn quiz points with
your iClicker, or were unhappy with your quiz grade, you can complete a quiz make-up
journal entry to earn that day’s missed quiz points. You may complete a quiz make-up at
any time, for any reason, without permission from the instructor.

© Quiz make-ups MUST be completed within 1 week of the missed quiz (due at 12PM one
week after themissed quiz). Extensions for make-ups will not be provided for any reason
please do not ask! Make- ups for quizzes within one week of the end of the semester will be
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e Accommodations will not be made for missing class/quizzes beyond the three skip days and
three make-up assignments except in the case of extreme extenuating circumstances for
which you must provide adequate documentation of an extended absence.

5. Exams (375 points): There will be three written lecture exams given during lecture throughout the
semester (see course schedule below for exam dates). Exams will cover all lecture content since the
last exam and topicslist will be provided at least a week in advance of the exam. Exact exam format
will be discussed in lecture.

e Students with accommodations through the DIASS are encouraged to contact me as
early in thesemester as possible to make necessary arrangements for exams.

e Make-up exams will be provided only in the case of extreme extenuating circumstances
with a valid legal excuse presented to the instructor within I week of the missed exam and
will be given written format. Make-up exams will not be provided for students who knew
they were going to miss the examahead of time (court date, interview, job training, etc.).
Please be in contact with me about this with asmuch notice as possible so we can arrange
for you to take the exam early.

6. Poster Projects (325 points): Each student will select a poster topic from the list provided on blackboard
and a presentation date (6 sessions listed in the course calendar) before 12PM on Wednesday 2/2. Sign-ups
will be done in person during the hours listed on blackboard or via email. Students will create a scientific
poster on theirdisease topic following the instructions and formatting guidelines provided, then present it to
their classmates on the date selected or assigned. Please see additional logistical information below.

Poster content (175 points): Poster content will be graded by Dr. Vogt upon submission of
your poster. The grading rubric, a poster template, full project instructions, and example poster
can be found in the Poster Project folder on blackboard.

Poster Presentation (40 Points): Student presentations will be graded by your classmates. The
grades assigned by your peers will be averaged and the score assigned out of 40 points for oral
presentations and visual aesthetics /clarity of your poster. The rubric to be filled out by student
judges is available onblackboard and completed copies will be available to presenters at the end
of the semester.

Poster Facts Sheet (25 points) students will create a facts sheet to accompany their poster
presentation. It will contain the most pertinent and interesting details from their poster
presentations. These fact sheets will serve as notes for students to study from for the last exam
and will be submitted at the sametime as the poster. Facts sheets will be posted to blackboard for
your colleagues to access and study from. Instructions and an outline for your facts sheet can be
found in the Poster Project folder on blackboard.

Final Grades will be distributed as follows with no curve. Grades will be rounded to the nearest tenth of a
point and 0.5-0.9 points will be rounded up to the next point. 0.1-0.4 will be rounded down to the nearest point.
Students are expected to check their posted grades regularly and should not be surprised about their final
grade in ABIO 375. Anyonewith a question or concern about their grade is encouraged to attend office hours to
discuss their concerns with Dr. Vogtearly and often throughout the semester. Grades will not be changed after
the end of the semester and no additional assignments or bonus will be given on an individualized basis.
Grade Calculator: An excel document containing a full grade calculation worksheet can be found under

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course content on blackboard. Please fill out this calculator using only grades posted in blackboard. This
calculator includes all of the same formulas I use in my final gradebook, so what you calculate will match
what is in the gradebook if youhave input your grades correctly (directly from blackboard as listed) and
followed the instructions given (at the bottom of the excel document). You should not be surprised by your
grade in this course at any time.

Number of Points Letter Number of Points Letter
Earned Grade Earned Grade
< 949.5 A 769.4-729.5 Cc

949.4-899.5 A- 729.4-699.5 C-
899.4-869.5 Bt 699.4-669.5 D+
869.4-829.5 B 669.4-629.5 D
829.4-799.5 B- 629.4-599.5 D-
799.4-769.5 C+ <599.4 E

Grade disputes: All disputes regarding posted grades must be submitted in writing according to the
guidelines below within 1 week of the grade being posted. Dr. Vogt will NOT discuss grade disputes
before or after class, during office hours, or at any other time in person. This is mostly because there is
no way I’ll remember your name and personal information and the assignment I’m needing to look at.
Also, grade disputes frequently take some research to resolve which requires time and access to all
course and grading materials. Please be patient with this process. Disputes that are not submitted in
writing, are in anyway hostile or disrespectful, or are incomplete will not be acknowledged or
addressed. No disputes for posted grades will be accommodated after 12PM on reading day 5/5.

Any written grade dispute must contain: Your name, Student ID number, the course name or
number, information about the grade you are disputing (day of class, assignment number, etc.),
and evidence that the posted grade is incorrect. Grade disputes that are missing this
information or that are submitted morethan one week after the grade was posted may not be
addressed.

Grades for participation and quizzes will be posted within 24 hours of the class period.
Discrepancies mustbe submitted in writing and will only be addressed within one week of the
grades being posted.

Journals will typically be graded, and grades posted by mid-week.

Exams will take a little longer to grade and post — I will provide estimates on when grades will
be posted (ifthey aren’t already up) at the start of the lecture after each exam. You will be
notified via blackboard announcement and in class when exam grades become available.
Poster content grades and grading rubrics will be available for all students at the same
time, and it maytake as long as 2-3 weeks for Dr. Vogt to complete all the poster grading after
the submission deadline. Poster presentation scores will be posted and handed back to you
on the last day of class. Poster participation scores will be posted within 1-2 days of the
poster session.

Exam and Project grades are subject to the 24/7 rule. For 24 hours after the grades are
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conversation about your exam or project grades within that 24- hour window. This will allow
you to look over your work and formulate any grade dispute in a calm frame of mind. After the
24- hour moratorium, you will have 7 daysto submit any grade disputes in writing according to
the guidelines above. After those 7 days, grades for exams and projects will be finalized and no
longer changeable.

End of semester grades: At the end of the semester, I often hear from students that are a few points away
fromthe letter grade they wanted. In fairness to all students enrolled in this course, I will NOT provide
additional points, assignments, bonus work, or extensions to any individual without appropriate and
timely documentation at any time, especially after the end of the semester, for any reason. Please DO
NOT ask.

e Ifyou have personal, family, or health issues throughout the semester that are affecting your
ability to complete your work, focus on your studies, and/or do well in my course, please bring
them to my attentionin a timely manner. We can work together to make sure you are able to
complete your work and stay on top of the material. J will not provide retroactive extensions at
the end of the semester.

e Final grades will not be posted on blackboard or provided via email. Please use the grade
calculator tocalculate your final grade.

Poster Presentation logistics: Posters will be presented during class time on several days in April (see
course schedule below) on a disease of the student’s choice that was not covered in class. Students will
sign-up for a presentation dateand topic in person in Dr. Vogt’s office beginning on Wednesday,
January 26. Specific dates and times the sign-up sheets will be available will be posted the first week
of class — you may also send requests for topics and times via email, but I cannot guarantee that those will
be added to the sheet in real time. Topics and dates will be finalized by Wednesday, 2/2 at 12PM. If you
do not have a date and topic at this time, one will be assigned to you via email. Only one student may work
on each topic. All topics and presentation dates will be first-come, first-served.
e On Tuesday, March 8 during lecture students will be assigned to small groups to discuss each
student’s poster.
e Each student will receive feedback from their peers about the content and aesthetics of their poster.
e All posters must be submitted via Blackboard no later than 12PM (noon) on Wednesday
March 30th, Late submissions will not be accepted and will result in a zero for the poster
project. You may still judge your peers’ posters except for the session when you were scheduled
to present.

e Posters MUST be submitted in PowerPoint or PDF format — no other format (slides, notes,
pages, etc.) will beacceptable. If I cannot open your file to convert it to a PDF, I cannot have it
printed for you. If you submit in PPTX format, I can make small changes to ensure that your
poster will print correctly. If it’s in PDF format, I cannot make those changes and it will be
sent to the printer as it is.

e Please be absolutely sure that your file is NOT password protected when you submit it.

e Posters will be printed for you ahead of your presentation date and brought to the presentation
space for youon the day you are scheduled to present. We will likely be setting up
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presentation dates get closer.

e The PowerPoint file you submit of your Poster will be converted to PDF format and sent to Rapid
copy tobe printed at full scale and in color (hence the course fee — you are paying the departments
slightly lower cost to print a poster, and the logistics of this process will be handled for you).

© Oral Poster Presentations will be 8-10 minutes each followed by 1-3 minutes for peer questions
and 2 minutes or so for judges to rotate to see a new presentation. A timer will be set at the start
of each presentation and presenters will be cut off at 10 minutes. You will be expected to
present several times during your session, eachtime to a different audience of 5-10 of
classmates. Exact logistics will be discussed further in class.

e Judges will be expected to view several different posters during each poster session and will be
expected to self-sort and not overcrowd any one poster. You will complete a presentation rubric
(hard copies will be provided, a copy can be found in the poster project folder on blackboard) for
each presentation you view.
co. These logistics may seem a bit strict/ regimented but it ensures that each poster is judged by

the samenumber of peer judges (fewer judges means a harsh score carries more weight),
and that a judge doesn’t get stuck at a very long presentation causing them to miss out on
seeing enough posters withinany one session.

Professors notes on how to succeed in Principles of Human Disease:

Be prepared to spend a minimum of 9-10 hours per week on this course, outside of lecture time. Some of the
reading materials will be complex or require watching a video. You are responsible for all material in the
reading assignments regardless of whether it was covered during lecture. If you don’t have time to read the
assigned reading before lecture, at least skim — review the figures and figure legends so you will at least
know what to expect during lecture, then make time after lecture to finish the reading.

Take good notes in class — scientific research has shown that taking notes by hand instead of typing them
significantly increases you recall of the material. I strongly suggest taking notes by hand and transferring
them to a notebook or printed copy of the slides after class. This may seem like a waste of time and paper,
but in my experience, this is one of the best ways to learn and retain the material.

Use your iClicker to give the professor honest feedback! iClicker questions are specifically designed to
determine how many students are keeping up with a specific concept and will sometimes ask you directly if
you are understanding something. If you don’t understand something, answer the iClicker question honestly
—if many students aren’t getting a concept, it will be reviewed again. If there are only a few students getting
questions incorrect, the lecture will proceed, and those students will be asked to attend office hours to
review the material.

Attend office hours when you are struggling with the material or having personal issues that are affecting
your performance in the class. What you don’t tell me, I cannot possibly know. I am always more than
happy to review material that you are struggling with or make accommodations for reasonable issues
affecting your performance in class.

o I love science, specifically understanding the human body, and love to teach this topic, so please do
not avoid office hours because you feel like you are bothering the professor or that your question
isn’t important enough. If you are struggling to understand something, please ask for help.

o Onasimilar note, if you have something going on in your personal life that is affecting your
performance in class, please come talk to me about it during office hours. I understand that life

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happens and sometimes things come up that affect your ability to concentrate, find time to study or
read, or do assignments. If you aren’t comfortable telling me about your specific issue, that’s fine,
but I would encourage you at least let me know that you’re having a tough week and ask for help
with the material that you’re struggling with. Please do not try to discuss personal issues with me in
the classroom before or after class for your privacy.
Extensions, Exceptions, etc. I will not accept laziness, lateness, or lack of effort as an excuse at any time..
Also, please note that I will NOT make any exception, or give an extension or a make-up for one student
that I would not be willing to do for any student in that same situation. This means you will not get an
individualized assignment (bonus, make-up, etc.) that will not be provided to the whole class without a
viable reason.
Quizzes will be given daily to help you stay on top of the material. Use these questions as a way to study for
the exam and get an idea of what topics you are struggling with. I will not post answers for quizzes — please
take the time to look them up as an additional study tool.
Exams will cover any and all material reviewed since the last exam and will be given in written format.
There will be several lectures covered on each exam so don’t wait to start studying a day or two before the
exam. Spend at least a week reviewing material before the exam and ask questions. I will not post previous
exams since they are in written format and topics vary by semester.
Poster Presentations will make up a large portion of your grade. This will be a new experience for many of
you and great exposure to how science is presented at scientific meetings. I am very much looking forward
to learning about the diseases each of you are studying and am happy to spend time with you to go over the
materials you want to use. Please plan to practice presenting your poster out loud many times — in front of
the mirror, roommates, stuffed animals, family members, friends or all of the above. This will seem strange
the first several times but talking through you presentation many times will make you much more
comfortable when it comes time to present it to your peers. Ask your audience to ask questions so you are
better prepared and can easily spot holes in your presentation.

University Academic Integrity Policy: All students will be held to a high standard of academic integrity
and the University’s policies will be strictly enforced. Those policies can be found on the University
website: http://www.albany.edu/undergraduate_bulletin/regulations.html. Any student work that contains
material that

matches another source (including another student’s work) will be subject to stringent review and may
result in loss ofpoints and other penalties. No assignments may be submitted by the same student on two
occasions. If you submit a document in error, please contact me immediately so we can fix the issue
without missing an assignment deadline.

Plagiarism: Plagiarism for the purposes of this course will be defined as any work submitted for a grade
that is not entirely your own. This includes any work copied entirely or in part from another student,
work completed entirely or in part by anyone other than the student submitting the work, or work copied
entirely or in part from any published or freely available source materials. If you did not do all of the
work entirely on your own, you may not submit it formy course to earn credit.

Academic integrity violations regarding quizzes and exams include but may not be limited to the

following: anyoneother than the student completing the quiz or exam questions, posting quiz or exam

questions on any public or private forum, website, or sharing them through private means (email, text,
etc.), or collaboration between two students or a student and any other individual on a quiz or exam.

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Anyone found to be sharing quiz or questions or collaborating on quizzes will be reported to
community standards office for academic integrity violations.

+ For poster projects, all of the work must be entirely your own -your work may not be copied or
modeled after aprevious students work on this subject or done entirely or in part by anyone
besides you.

University Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Reasonable accommodations will be provided for

students with documented physical, sensory, systemic, medical, cognitive, learning, and mental health
(psychiatric) disabilities. If youbelieve you have a disability requiring accommodation in this class, please
notify the Disability Access and Inclusion Student Services (DAISS) (formerly the DRC) (dre@albany.edu

5 518 -442-5501). Upon verification and after the registration process is complete, DIASS will provide you
with a letter that informs the course instructor that you are a student with a disability registered with the
DIASS and list the recommended reasonable accommodations.

Please notify Dr. Vogt if you are registered with the DIASS and require any accommodations that will affect
thiscourse as soon as possible. I am happy to make adjustments to the course and assignments/quizzes for you
butcannot do so retroactively or without your documentation.

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Week | Sunday | Monday Tuesday Wednesday | Thursday Friday Saturday
1/23 1/24 1/25 1/26 1/27 1/28 1/29
1 First Lecture 1: Lecture 2:
Day of Introduction to ABIO Immune and
Classes 375 genetics
review
Quiz #1
iClicker required
today!
1/30 1/31 2A 2/2 2/3 2/4 2/5
2 Journal Lecture 3: COVID- | Poster Lecture 4: Vaccines
#1 19 Topics by Quiz #3
Quiz #2 12PM
2/6 2/7 2/8 2/9 2/10 2/1 2/12
3 Journal Lecture 5: Lecture 6:
#2 Smallpox and Measles, Mumps
Varicella and Rubella
Quiz #4 Quiz #5
2/13 2/14 2/15 2/16 27 2/18 2/19
4 Journal Lecture 7: Exam 1 (Lectures 1-
#3 Tuberculosisand 7)
Polio
Quiz #6
2/20 2/21 2/22 2/23 2/24 2/25 2/26
5 Journal Lecture 8: Plague Lecture 9:
#4 Quiz #7 Tetanus and
Rabies
Quiz #8
2/27 2/28 3/1 3/2 3/3 3/4 3/5
6 Journal Lecture 10: Lecture 11:
#5 Mosquito borne Tick borne
illnesses illnesses
Quiz #9 Quiz #10
3/6 3/7 3/8 3/9 3/10 3/11 3/12
q Journal Lecture 12: Poster Lecture 13:
#6 peerreview Syphilis and
Quiz #11 Gonorrhea
Quiz #12
8 3/13 3/14 3/15 3/16 3/17 3/18 3/19
Journal | Spring Spring Break Spring Break] Spring Break Spring
#7 Break Break
3/20 3/21 3/22 3/23 3/24 3/25 3/26
9 Lecture 14: Diabetes Exam 2 (Lectures 8-
Quiz #13 14)
3/27 3/28 3/29 3/30 3/31 4 4/2
10 | Journal Lecture 15: Leprosy | POSTER Lecture 16:
#8 Quiz #14 DUE Cholera and
TODAY by | Typhoid
12PM! Quiz #15
4/3 4/4 4/5 4/6 4/7 4/8 4/9
i Journal | Add/dr Poster Session 1 Poster Session 2
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deadlin
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n 4/10 4/11 4/12 4/13 4/14 4/15 4/16
Journal Poster Session 3 Poster Session 4
#10
B 417 4/18 4/19 4/20 4/21 4/22 4/23
Journal Poster Session 5 Poster Session 6
#11
14 4/24 4/25 4/26 4/27 4/28 4/29 4/30
Journal Lecture 17: TBD Exam 3-4
#12 Quiz #16 exam (Lecture
15-17+ 2
posters)
5/1 5/2 5/3 5/4 5/5 5/6 5/7
Journal Lecture 18: TBD
15 | #13 Quiz #17 (posters)
16 5/8 5/9 5/10 5/11 5/12 5/13 5/14
Last day of
finals

*** Course schedule subject to change. Students will be notified of changes as soon as possible***

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ABIO 395 Undergraduate Teaching Experience in Biological Sciences
Spring 2022 Syllabus

Course number: ABIO 395

Class no: 8783, 8784, 8785 & 8786

Credit Hours: 1-2

Lecture/Location times: Tutoring times to be arranged directly with Dr. Gervais, individualized and group
meeting time/location TBD — a doodle poll will determine meeting time/place during the first week of classes.

Instructor: Dr. Elise Vogt, PhD (she, her, hers) - Formerly Dr. Gervais.

E-mail: egervais@albany.edu

Office: Biology 110

Office phone: 518-442-3455

Office Hours: Monday through Thursday 9-10AM and Tuesday Thursday 1-2PM or by appointment.

Contacting Dr. Vogt: Any email to any professor should contain your name, student ID number, the course
title and/or number and your specific question or request. Please put the course name or number in the subject
line. Keep in mind that you may not get an immediate response to your email - email responses can be
expected between 8AM and 3PM on weekdays and should not be expected outside of these hours.

e Ifthere is need to communicate with Dr. Gervais outside of these hours, please use the GroupMe app.

e Emergency contact numbers will also be provided in the IBASS center and in the course manual.

Prerequisites: Students must have received a grade of B+ or better in both ABIO 130 and ABIO 131,
submitted an application for a tutoring position and be selected by Dr. Gervais for a position. Maintenance of a
minimum overall GPA of 3.0 is required.

Catalog Course Description: ABIO 395 — Undergraduate Teaching Experience in Biological Sciences allows
high- achieving, motivated undergraduates to assist in the education of undergraduate students. Participation in
undergraduate teaching can provide valuable leadership skills and allow students to gain a deeper understanding
of the principles learned in the course they teach. This experiential learning can occur in laboratory courses,
lecture classes or in a departmental peer tutoring program. Duties may include working directly with students,
laboratory preparation, assistance in grading laboratory reports or quizzes, providing guidance to students for
in-class exercises or discussions, etc.

Detailed Course Description: Students enrolled in either 1 or 2 credits of ABIO 395 with Dr. Gervais will be
gaining teaching experience through tutoring and mentoring general biology I and II (ABIO 130 and ABIO 131)
students in the Introductory Biology Academic Support Service (IBASS) center. First semester tutors will be
scheduled for 2 hours of tutoring per week and will meet with Dr. Gervais individually or in small groups and
complete assignments for an additional hour per week for training purposes. Returning tutors (students taking
this course a second time) will register for either 1 or 2 credits and will be scheduled to tutor in the IBASS
center for either 3 or 6 hours per week respectively. For all tutors enrolled in ABIO 395 tutoring/mentoring
responsibilities may include but are not limited to: leading/conducting small group review sessions, conducting
individualized and small group biology tutoring, helping students to develop study plans, work on time

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management and test taking skills, and other academic personal interactions with students. Tutors may also be
asked on occasion to perform other administrative duties related to the ABIO 130/131 course including but not
limited to proctoring exams, collating exam papers, and other managerial tasks.

Course Goals: At the end of this course, successful students will have:
1. Built a connection with the Department of Biological Sciences and be introduced to department
resources and engagement opportunities
Developed advanced written and verbal communication skills critical for future professional interactions
Demonstrated strong academic success and time management skill sets.
Developed a strong knowledge of course content for ABIO 130 and 131.
Served as a role model for lower-level students by demonstrating and teaching appropriate and healthy
time and stress management techniques.
6. Developed tutoring and mentoring skills.
7. Enhanced their problem solving, conflict resolution and mentoring facilitation skills.
8. Developed strong leadership skills.

oe SS

Required Course Materials:
e Recommended Text: Biology 2E, Clark, et al. 2018
o. This freely available pdf/online text will be linked on blackboard or you can use the link below to
access it on the web. There are also several hard copies of this and other introductory biology
textbooks will be available in IBASS as well.
o Text link: https://openstax.org/details/books/biology-2e

e Required: Blackboard access and ABIO 395 course manual. Course manual will be provided at the first
course meeting for students enrolling in AIO 395 for their first semester

Course Policies:
The following course policies are in place to maintain an atmosphere of respect, and foster an atmosphere of
learning for ABIO 130 and 131 students in the IBASS center.
1. Communication: More than for any other course, this undergraduate teaching experience will be a test of
a student’s communication skills. We will work on ways to communicate effectively in a professional
way, but I will also expect you to communicate quickly and clearly with me and your fellow tutors any
time an issue or concern about a student’s health or safety arises. Communication between tutors and
between tutors and Dr. Gervais is critical for the success of this program. I will expect that all tutors
answer email, blackboard or text requests for information in a timely manner by acknowledging the
message, responding within an appropriate time frame and with the appropriate information. See the list
of program rules for tutors below regarding when communication with Dr. Gervais is absolutely
required.
2. IBASS program/center rules for tutors:
a. Stay on top of what is being taught in each general biology class so you are prepared to tutor the
appropriate topics. Be aware of course expectations, due dates, and exam dates to best help

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students.

i. The course syllabus for both ABIO 130 and 131 will be made available to you. There is a
calendar with course due dates for 130 and 131 as well as other important dates/ IBASS
closures listed at the end of this syllabus.

b. Be on time for each assigned tutoring shift and remain present in the center for the entirety of the
shift. Be sure to wear your lanyard and name-tag at all times when you are on a shift.

i. Tutors may leave the center briefly to use the restroom or fill their water bottles or coffee
maker, but may not attend meetings, go to the campus center for lunch (or food), go back
to their dorm rooms or vehicle, etc. during assigned tutoring times.

ii. Please see the notes under Time and Attendance for finding coverage for a shift that you
cannot work.

iii. Tutors may have friends/colleagues stop by the center to drop off food or other personal
items, but tutors on shift may not use the space/time to socialize or work with a group.

c. Tutors should greet every student entering the center with smile, a personal introduction and
friendly demeanor

i. Ask each student to sign-in with the tablet and ask them what they would like to work on
—show them resources that may be helpful.

ii. Tell the student how you might be able to help and give them some time to settle in. 1.
For students you are familiar with, please continue to greet them when they arrive

d. For brand new students, do your best to be inviting and introduce them to any other students
present.

e. For all students, tutors should be keeping track of their progress throughout their time in the
center.

i. Students and tutors (off shift) that are present but not working on biology (students
frequently use the space to work on chemistry homework or study other topics with
colleagues) may be asked to leave if students trying to study biology are in need or the
space or are distracted by students not working on biology.

ii. Students that are load, off topic, having inappropriate interactions, or are in any other
way distracting to students working on biology may be asked to leave at any time.

f. Tutors may work on their own academics if there are no students present, or if a small number of
students are present and working independently. Tutors may not where headphones when they
are on shift at any time.

i. I will expect that you will stop working on your own homework, etc. as soon as a student
enters. A tutor should be checking in with each student/ group at least once every 10-15
minutes.

ii. If you are not working a shift, you may use one of the back offices to work on your own
homework, etc. but should be aware of the needs of the students and tutors on shift.
Please leave the center if your presence is distracting or taking up space needed by
biology students. Please do not use the IBASS space for group work or socializing when
you are off shifty as this is quite distracting.

iii. Tutors may use the IBASS space to work on their own academics when the center is not
open Monday-Friday between the hours of 8AM and 6PM only. Students that are not
IBASS tutors may not be present in the space during off hours without express

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permission.

g. Tutors are expected to conduct themselves in a professional and adult manner throughout their
assigned shift and anytime they are in the IBASS center but are not on shift.

i.

iii.

Tutors should not (and should not allow students to) speak negatively about other
students, tutors or professors (whether they are present or not), speak in a derogatory,
hateful or hurtful manner about any specific individual or group of individuals, be
excessively negative for any reason or use inappropriate language of any kind.

Tutors should be appropriately dressed — while professional attire is not required,
students should not plan to tutor in pajamas, clothing items that are revealing or that have
pictures, decals or lettering that is offensive.

Tutors should take care not to play favorites — helping one student while ignoring
another, etc. While all students will have different needs and may respond differently to
different tutors or approaches, tutors should take care not to show favoritism.

Tutors should not be using alcohol, drugs, or any other illegal substances while in IBASS
— Please also limit the discussion of parties, personal relationships and friendships,
personal drama, and other social activities that may not be appropriate for IBASS.

h. Tutors should be reporting any troubling behavior or situations to Dr. Gervais immediately.

1.

This includes but is not limited to behaviors that would indicate depression, anxiety, or
other mental health concerns, concerns about or talk of suicidal ideations, concerns about
or talk of overuse or misuse of alcohol, prescription or illegal drugs, concerns about or
talk of sexual assault, abuse or misconduct, concerns about or talk of physical, mental, or
emotional abuse by another student, family member or community member, or any other
behavior or conversation that makes a tutor uncomfortable or concerned for the student(s)
in question.

i. Use the resources available when helping students, but do not take advantage.

i.

iii.

Textbooks, computers, handouts, models, and many other resources are available for the
students to use while in the IBASS center. Please make use of any or all of these
resources while helping students and make students aware of their presence.

The printer in IBASS is for IBASS materials only and may not be used by tutors or
students to print work for other courses.

The office supplies in IBASS are for students actively studying Biology and IBASS
administrative purposes only

Textbooks and other supplies may NOT leave the center at any time for any reason.

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Grade Policy:
For ABIO 395 Levels 1-3 Grades will be broken down as follows

Item Total points = 1000
Tutoring Time and 420 Points: 30 points per week (14 weeks) for being on time and present
Attendance throughouteach assigned shift
200 points: 2 evaluations (mid-term and end of semester) will be completed
Peer Evaluations by alltutors. 50 points per survey for completion and 50 points based on
feedback fromyour peers on your performance.
Level 1: Tutor 330 points: Completion of tasks during and/ or assigned for homework
Training followingweekly tutor training meetings
Level 2 and 3 Tutor 330 Points: Completion of assignments given bi-weekly in tutor meetings
Assignments (see below)
Program Review 50 Points: Completion of the program review survey at the end of the

semester willearn you 50 points.

1. Time and Attendance (420 points)
A specific schedule for tutoring will be agreed upon between the student and Dr. Gervais before the start of
the semester. Depending on the student’s specific circumstances (number of credits of ABIO 395, academic
and extracurricular schedule, needs of the IBASS program, etc.), 2-6 hours of tutoring time will be assigned
to each student tutor. Each tutor will be responsible for being in the IBASS center on time for each assigned
shift and for being present and accessible to the students throughout the entire shift.

a. Tutors will be docked time and attendance points for being late or leaving early without making
prior arrangements with Dr. Gervais, not being present or accessible during the assigned hours, or
behaving in any manner deemed inappropriate for the IBASS center during their shift. Tutors will
be graded for time and attendance based on a combination of self-reporting, peer-reporting, and
interactions with Dr. Gervais to determine how many points will be earned for each shift. A time
and attendance grading rubric that will be used for each shift can be found on blackboard.

b. Minimum number of tutors hours required:

Level 1: First semester | credit: 32 hours tutoring, 16 hours training
Level 2: Returning semester | credit: 48 hours tutoring
iii. Level 3: Returning semester 2 credits: 96 hours tutoring
c. Tutors will be expected to make up any hours that are missed due to classes being cancelled, not in
session (labor day, fall break and Thanksgiving), or hours missed with permission of the instructor
for other viable reasons — please don’t ask for time off to study for an exam, complete an
assignment, or other academic reasons as this is a display of poor time management. If you have
missed classes because of an illness or emergency, please be in touch with Dr. Gervais as soon as
possible to make alternative arrangements.
i. Students may make-up hours by performing managerial tasks, proctoring exams, or being
an extra tutor with permission of the instructor.
ii. Students may switch tutoring hours with another tutor only if the switch is approved at least
24 hours in advance by the instructor. If an emergency arises — illness, etc. please try to

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find coverage, and make the instructor away that you will be missing yours hours so
arrangements may be made. Any missed hours must be made up to meet the minimum
number of hours required (listed above)
Peer evaluations: 200 points can be earned at each evaluation.
At the middle and end of the semester, tutors will evaluate all other tutors that they worked with
throughout the semester using the rubric found on blackboard. Formative feedback will be available at
midterms so tutors can amend their tutoring style, behaviors, etc. to better match the goals of the program
and center if necessary.
Level 1 Tutor Trainings: For each week new tutors will be expected to attend, actively
engage/participate in the tutor trainings. Occasionally specific tasks will be assigned during the training
session, or assigned as homework for the next session. Participation in trainings and completion of
assignments will earn you full credit.
Level 2 and 3 Tutor Assignments: During bi-weekly meetings, level 2 and 3 tutors may be asked to
give short presentations, role play or participate in new tutor trainings. There will also occasionally be
homework assignments to go along with the current training sessions. Participation in bi-weekly trainings

and completion of assignments will earn you full credit.
5. Program Review: At the end of the semester, all IBASS tutors will be asked to complete a program

reviewsurvey to earn the last 50 points! This survey will be graded for completion, and points will not be

linked to the survey responses.

Final Grades will be distributed as follows with no curve. Letter grades will be assigned based on the number
of points a student earns throughout the semester —- NOT the percentage. For example, 905 points does not
round to 91% - an A is assigned only to students earning at least 909.5 points. Students are expected to check
their posted grades regularly and should not be surprised about their final grade in ABIO 131. Grades will be
rounded to the nearest tenth of a point (earned points, not percentages) and 0.5 -0.9 points will be rounded up to
the next point. 0.1-0.4 will be rounded down to the nearest point.

Number of Points Earned _| Letter Grade Number of Points Earned _| Letter Grade
<910 A 759-730 Cc

909-880 A- 729-700 C-

879-850 Bt 699-670 D+

849-820 B 669-640 D

819-790 B- 639-600 D-

789-760 C+ <599 Et

University Academic Integrity Policy: All students will be held to a high standard of academic integrity and
the University’s policies will be strictly enforced. Those policies can be found on the University website:
http://www.albany.edu/undergraduate_bulletin/regulations.html. Any student work that contains material that

matches another source (including another student’s work) will be subject to stringent review and may result

in loss ofpoints and other penalties. No assignments may be submitted by the same student on two occasions.

If you submit a document in error, please contact me immediately so we can fix the issue without missing an

assignment deadline.

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¢ Plagiarism: Plagiarism for the purposes of this course will be defined as any work submitted for a
gradethat is not entirely your own. This includes any work copied entirely or in part from another
student, work completed entirely or in part by anyone other than the student submitting the work, or
work copied entirely or in part from any published or freely available source materials. If you did not
do all ofthe work entirely on your own, you may not submit it for my course to earn credit.
Academic integrity violations regarding quizzes include but may not be limited to the following:
anyoneother than the student completing the quiz, posting quiz questions on any public or private
forum, website, or sharing them through private means (email, text, etc.), or collaboration between
two students or a student and any other individual on a quiz. Anyone found to be sharing quiz
questions orcollaborating on quizzes will be reported to community standards office for academic
integrity violations.

University Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Reasonable accommodations will be provided for students
with documented physical, sensory, systemic, cognitive, learning and psychiatric disabilities. If you believe
you have a disability requiring accommodation in this class, please notify the Director of the Disability
Resource Center. That office will provide the course instructor with verification of your disability, and will
recommend appropriate accommodations. Please notify Dr. Vogt if you are registered with the DRC and
require any accommodations that will affect this course as soon after the start of the semester as possible.

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ABIO 397 Topics in Biology Spring 2021 Syllabus
Evolutionary Ecology of Infectious Diseases

Course number: ABIO 397

Class no:

Credit Hours: 1-3

Lecture times: Monday and Wednesday 3:00 - 4:20 PM

Lecture location: Fully Online (100%) - Synchronous: describes forms of education, instruction, and learning
that occur at the same time, but not in the same place.

Instructor: Dr. Cheryl Andam, PhD

E-mail: candam@albany.edu

Office: Life Sciences Research Building Room 2060
Office Hours: Monday 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (via Zoom)

Prerequisites: Junior or senior class standing, and permission from the Instructor.

Course Description: Evolutionary processes and ecological factors that shape the emergence, spread
and pathogenicity of taxonomically diverse pathogens as they relate to public health and society.
Emphasis on historical disease outbreaks, transmission, antimicrobial resistance, host- pathogen
interactions, molecular epidemiology, treatment and control. Weekly review and discussion of current
world ID events.

Learning Objectives: By the conclusion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Describe the contributions of different evolutionary processes (mutation, selection,
recombination, horizontal gene transfer) in the emergence, spread and persistence ofinfectious
diseases
Describe the most common etiological agents of disease outbreaks
Discuss the transmission, epidemiology and control of disease agents
Explain how the interconnectedness of human, animal and environment contribute tothe
emergence and re-emergence of infectious diseases
5. Describe historical perspectives and global burden of infectious diseases
Apply the principles of infectious diseases learned in this course to analyze andunderstand
current world and societal events

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Course Overview:

Text: There is no textbook in this course. All reading materials will come from peer-reviewed
journal articles that will be assigned in class and posted on Blackboard.

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Course requirements: Powerpoint slides of the lectures will be posted on Blackboard, but lectures will not be
recorded. Students need to attend class on scheduled times.

T highly recommend that you turn on your video during class.

Attendance is mandatory, but is not monitored. It is in your best interest to attend all lectures
since much of the exam material comes from topics covered in lectures. You are also
responsible for all announcements made in class about exams and changes in the syllabus.
However, if you are unable to participate in the course for a week or more, makeup
assignments will be provided in the form of written papers. In the case of illness, you should
let me know that you cannot complete the assignment before the due date and must alert me
not more than 24 hours after the due date.

It is in your best interest to participate in the class. We follow the University’s medical
excuse policy: https://www.albany.edu/health_center/medicalexcuse.shtml

Expectations on classroom behavior:

Please be courteous during class. To ensure a climate of learning for all, disruptive or

inappropriate behavior may result in exclusion (removal) from this class. As a reminder, cell

phone use, including text messaging and videotaping and recording, is not permitted in this
class by Faculty Senate rule unless by instructor permission.

Feel free to type your questions and ideas during discussion and lectures in the chat room on

Zoom. You can also use the Raise Hand feature.

Grade Policy:

Final grades will be based on take home quizzes given every week. A total of 15 quizzes willbe given

throughout the semester. Each quiz is worth 10 pts. Answers to each quiz are due nolater than 5 pm Friday of
the week it was assigned (unless indicated otherwise). Upload your answers to Blackboard. These quizzes may
be completed at any time before the due date, at your own pace. Therefore, there are NO MAKEUPS for take
home quizzes.

Grade Scale:

Final grade = Number of Points
A 141-150
A- 131-140
Bt 121-130
B 111-120
B- 91-110
C+ 81-90
Cc 71-80
C- 61-70
D+ 51-60

D 41-50
D- 31-40

E <30

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Policies:

Academic integrity and student honor code:

e Standards of Academic Integrity are described in the Undergraduate Academic Regulations:
https://www.albany.edu/undergraduate_bulletin/regulations.html
“As a community of scholars, the University at Albany has a special responsibility tointegrity
and truth. By testing, analyzing, and scrutinizing ideas and assumptions, scholarly inquiry
produces the timely and valuable bodies of knowledge that guide and inform important and
significant decisions, policies, and choices. Our duty to be honest, methodical and careful in
the attribution of data and ideas to their sources establishes the foundations of our work.
Misrepresenting or falsifying scholarship undermines the essentialtrust on which our
community depends. Every member of the community, including both faculty and students,
shares an interest in maintaining academic integrity.”

e The Community Rights and Responsibilities handbook
https://www.albany.edu/studentconduct/community rights _and_responsibilities.php
outlines UAlbany's expectations for academic honesty and defines what constitutes academic
misconduct. It is the official code of conduct outlining behavioral expectations for Universityat
Albany students.

e Plagiarism, copying the writing of an author without proper attribution, and other forms of
cheating are serious academic offenses. If the instructor determines that a student has
committed plagiarism on the take home quiz, a zero will be received for that quiz and the
Dean's office will be notified.

University Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Reasonable accommodations will be provided for students
with documented physical, sensory, systemic, medical, cognitive, learning, and mental health (psychiatric)
disabilities. If youbelieve you have a disability requiring accommodation in this class, please notify the
Disability Access and Inclusion Student Services (DAISS) (formerly the DRC) (drc@albany.edu , 518 -442-
5501). Upon verification and after the registration process is complete, DIASS will provide you with a letter
that informs the course instructor that you are a student with a disability registered with the DIASS and list the
recommended reasonable accommodations.

Emotional or mental health distress:

I understand that these times are unusual, upsetting and/or difficult. Your academic success inthis

course is very important to me. If, during the semester, you find emotional or mental health issues are
affecting that success, please contact the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
(https://www.albany.edu/counseling center/) at 442-5800. CAPS provides counseling appointments

and other mental health services.

Absence due to religious observance:

We follow the New York State Education Law (Section 224-A) whereby campuses are required to excuse,
without penalty, individual students absent because of religious beliefs,and to provide equivalent
opportunities for make-up examinations, study, or work requirements missed because of such absences.
Students should notify the instructor(s) of their intent to miss class due to a religious observance at least 1
week prior to the absence.

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ABIO 397 Schedule of Classes

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Date

Lecture

Take home quiz

Feb 1
Mon

Attend Biology departmental seminar Speaker: Dr. Sam
Brown, Georgia Institute of Technology

“Beating antibiotic resistance: can we makeevolution-
proof drugs?”

3-4pm

Zoom link will be sent to you. Use your UAlbany email
account to log in. Attendance will be monitored.

QUIZ 1: Disease
detectives:Zombie
outbreak (Source:
CDC and US
DHHS)

Reference:
Emerging infectious
literatures and the
zombie condition
(Verran 2018)
Deadline: Sunday Feb
7,5 pm

Feb 3
Wed

Course overview

Review of basic concepts in ID and evolution
References: Understanding emerging and re-emerging
infectious diseases (NIH 2007)

Feb 8
Mon

Origins of human infectious diseases, global trends
References: Origins of major human infectiousdiseases
(Wolfe 2007)

Global trends in emerging infectious diseases(Jones et al.
2008)

Global capacity for emerging infectious diseasedetection
(Chan et al. 2010)

QUIZ 2:

Feb 10
Wed

Infectious diseases and evolution

(mutation, selection, horizontal gene transfer)

References: Microbial evolutionary medicine: from theory to
clinical practice (Andersen 2019) Human drivers of ecological
and evolutionary dynamics in emerging and disappearing
infectiousdisease systems (Rogalski 2017)

Feb 15
Mon

One Health, zoonotic spillover

References: The One Health Concept: 10 years oldand a long
road ahead (Garzon 2018)

Ecology of zoonoses: natural and unnaturalhistories

(Karesh 2012)

Pathways to zoonotic spillover (Plowright 2017)

QUIZ 3:

Feb 17
Wed

Bats and infectious diseases

References: Lessons from the host defences ofbats, a unique
viral reservoir (Irving 2021)

Bat-borne virus diversity, spillover and emergence (Letko 2020)

Feb 22
Mon

ID surveillance, genomic epidemiology

References: The changing face of pathogen discovery and
surveillance (Lipkin 2003) Precision epidemiology for
infectious diseasecontrol (Ladner 2019)

Towards a genomics-informed, real-time, globalpathogen
surveillance system (Gardy 2017)

QUIZ 4:

Feb 24
Wed

Ebola
References: Jacob 2020

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Mar | Watch: PBS Documentary on the 2014 Ebola outbreak QUIZ 5:
Mon Ihttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59LLtiM Y TOU
Mar 3 Classes suspended
Wed See: https://www.albany.edu/registrar/spring-202 1-academic-
calendar.php

Mar 8 Watch: The early days (1981) of the HIV/AIDS epidemic was UIZ 6:
Mon made into a documentary drama film‘And the Band Played On”

in 1993: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O38zY pzqdZg

e This film was based on the best-selling 1987 non-fiction
investigative book “And the Band Played On: Politics,
People, and the AIDS Epidemic” by Randy Shilts.

Mar 10 Covid-19
Wed References: Emerging pandemic diseases: how wegot to COVID-

19 (Morens 2020)

Characteristics of SARS- CoV-2 and COVID-19(Hu 2020)
Mar 15 Infectious diseases after natural disasters QUIZ 7:
Mon References: Infectious diseases following naturaldisasters:

prevention and control measures (Kouadio 2012)

Infectious diseases and mass gatherings

References: Mass gatherings medicine: publichealth issues

arising from mass gathering religious and sporting events

(Memish 2019)

Public health perspectives from the biggest human mass

gathering on earth: Kumbh Mela, India (David 2016)
Mar 17 ID, homelessness and urbanization
Wed References: Preventing and controlling emergingand

reemerging transmissible diseases in the homeless (Badiaga

2008)

Communicable disease among people experiencinghomelessness

in California (Liu 2020)

Urbanization and infectious diseases

Reference. Urbanisation and infectious diseases ina globalized

world (Alirol 2011)

Human mobility and the global spread of infectiousdiseases: a

focus on air travel (Findlater 2018)
Mar 22 Measles QUIZ 8:
Mon Reference: Measles (Rota 2016)
Mar 24 Syphilis
Wed Reference: Syphilis (Peeling 2017)
Mar 29 Smallpox and monkeypox QUIZ 9:
Mon References: Monkeypox - Enhancing public healthpreparedness

for an emerging lethal human zoonotic epidemic threat in the

wake of the smallpox post-eradication era (Petersen 2019)

Outbreaks of human monkeypox after cessation ofsmallpox

vaccination (Reynolds 2012)
Mar 31 Influenza
Wed Reference: Influenza (Krammer 2018)
Apr 5 Zika QUIZ 10:

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Mon References: History and emergence of Zika virus(Gubler 2017)
Apr 7 Plague
Wed Reference: Understanding the persistence of plague foci in
Madagascar (Andrianaivoarimanana2013)
Apr 12 Candida auris QUIZ 11:
Mon Reference: Global epidemiology of emerging candida auris
(Rhodes 2019)
Apr 14 Gonorrhea
Wed Reference: Gonorrhoea (Unemo 2019)
Apr 19 Tuberculosis QUIZ 12:
Mon Reference: Tuberculosis (Pai 2016)
Apr 21 Antimicrobial resistance
Wed References: The antibiotic resistance crisis, Parts land 2 (Ventola
2015)
Molecular mechanisms of antibiotic resistance (Blair 2014)
Apr 26 Human migration and infectious diseases QUIZ 13:
Mon References: Migrant and refugee populations: apublic health
and policy perspective on a continuing global crisis (Abbas
2018)
Infectious diseases at different stages of migration:an expert
review (Greenaway 2019)
Apr 28 Climate change and infectious diseases
Wed References: Climate change and infectious diseases in North
America: the road ahead (Greer2008)
Climate change and infectious diseases: What canwe expect?
(Ogden 2019)
Compounding effects of climate warning andantibiotic resistance
(Verdugo 2020)
May 3 Ancient pathogens and paleomicrobiology QUIZ 14:
Mon References: Environmental microbial forensicsand
archaeology of past pandemics (Fornaciari 2016)
Paleomicrobiology: a snapshot of ancient microbesand approaches
to forensic microbiology (Perez 2015)
May 5 Vaccine hesitancy
Wed Reference: Epidemiology of vaccine hesitancy inthe United
States (Siddiqui 2013)
Vaccine rejection and hesitancy: a review and callto action (Smith
2017)
May 10 Predicting the next pandemic; Global response and health QUIZ 15:
Mon security
References: Prediction and prevention of the nextpandemic
zoonosis (Morse 2012)
Infectious disease threats in the twenty-first century: strengthening
the global response (Bloom2019)
May 11 Last day of classes
Tues See: https://www.albany.edu/registrar/spring-202 1 -academic-
calendar.php
May [Final exams week
12-15

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ABIO 398 Contemporary Issues in Biological Sciences with Lab Fall Syllabus
Applied Ecology

Course number: ABIO 398
Class no:
Credit Hours: 3

Lab times: Class # 9263 Wednesday 1:10-5:10 PM
Class # 9264 Thursday 1:30-5:30 PM
Lab location: B241

Course Coordinator: Denise McKeon

E-mail: mckeon@albany.edu
Office: Biology 214

Phone: (518) 461-9352

Office Hours: Location-B214; Monday 11 AM-12 PM, Tuesday 11 AM-12 PM or email for an appointment
outside of these hours.

Lab Teaching Assistant: note name, office location and hours:
Prerequisites: A BIO 201 and 202Z.

Course Description: Laboratory classroom training in selected areas of biological sciences. Particular areas of
study to be announcedeach semester. Yields laboratory credit towards the major in biological sciences. May be
repeated for credit when topic varies.

Course Objectives: Students who complete this course will:

e Be able to make independent observations and interpretations of relationships between organisms and
the environment.

e Be able to independently undertake basic ecological investigative techniques included in this course.

e Be able to identify the main groups and their respective major members in local terrestrial and aquatic
ecosystems.

e Demonstrate proficiency in analytical and synthesis skills.

e Detect and resolve procedural problems.

e Critically analyze, evaluate, and clearly present experimental results.

e Communicate experimental findings in written and oral form.

Course Overview

Requirements: One Labster site license, purchased through the UA bookstore or directly from Labster.

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Materials: Interactive online laboratory simulations will be accessed directly on the Labster site. All
other course materials will beavailable through Blackboard.

Blackboard Information:
+ To use Blackboard, you will need regular access to a desktop computer, laptop computer, or Chromebook.
+ Some features of Blackboard do not work well on tablets or smartphones.

Labster Information:
+ To use Labster, you will need regular access to a desktop computer, laptop computer, or Chromebook.

+ Tablets and smartphones do not run Labster simulations effectively.
To confirm that your computer meets the minimum requirements for Labster, check here:
https://help.labster.com/en/articles/1077008-what-are-the-minimum-system-requirements-for-labster-simulations

Student Assessment & Grade policy:

Labster simulations Three at 10 points each. Simulations may be done as 30 points
many times as you want, but only thefirst attempt will be
counted for a grade. Each percentage grade from the

simulations will be normalized
to a 10-point scale. EXAMPLE: 83% = 10(0.83) = 8.3
pts. Due by the beginning of lab on dates indicated

in the meeting schedule.

Auburn Squirrel Project Four observation sessions + data entry at 10 points each 40 points
Vocabulary/concept quizzes__| Five at 5 points each 25 points
Results analysis Seven at 10 points each 70 points
Presentation project One oral presentation on an ecology topic, done with a 65 points

partner or individually. Points are earned for preparative
materials, the presentation, and attendance/engagement on
presentation days

Attendance/engagement on 10 points

presentation days

Lab notebooks Will be evaluated weekly. Five points per lab activity 25 points
day. See criteria below

Lab/field performance Based on effort, promptness, bench practices, safety 45 points
policies, engagement on field days. Five points per week,
nine weeks

Total possible points 310 points

Grade Scale:

A > 93% c 73 - 76%
A- 90 - 92% C- 70 - 72%
Bt 87-89% D+ 67-69%
B 83 - 86% D 63 - 66%
B- 80 - 82% D- 60 - 62%

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C+ = 77-79% E < 60%

How to determine your current grade average:
a) add up the number of points you have earned so far.
b) add up the number of points that each assignment was worth.
c) divide the number from (a) by the number from (b) and multiply by 100.
like this: (a)/(b) x 100 = your numerical average

Rounding Your Average:

0.1 - 0.4 = round down

0.6 - 0.9 = round up

0.5 = if preceding number is even, round down
if preceding number is odd, round up

for example: 89.4% = 89% = B+ 86.4% = 86% = B
89.6% = 90% = A- 86.6% = 87% = B+
89.5% = 90% = A- 86.5% = 86% =B

#xeKEE THERE ARE NO GRADE CURVES *****

Lab Notebook Grading
e The front half of your lab notebook will be used for experiments and the back half may be used for
notes.

e There is no lab manual for this course. Experimental procedures will be posted on Blackboard
and you must either write or print/paste them in your lab notebook prior to coming to lab. If you
choose to write them, they do not need to be copied verbatim; feelfree to put them into your own
words. Hard copies of procedures will not be available in lab.

Requirements:

1. Everything in your lab notebook must be written in ink.

2. Pages must be numbered. Each sheet is considered a page. It is probably best to write the

number in the outer upper cornerof the page.

Create a Table of Contents on the first page. You can fill it in with page numbers as you go.

4. On the first page for each experiment in your lab notebook, you need to include the title and
the procedure. Any changesto the procedure must be recorded. You do not need to include
a materials list.

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5. On subsequent experiment pages in your lab notebook, you will add collected raw data, and figures (graphs)
and tables that you may create based on the data as needed. The first experiment pages are for setup and
methods; the latter ones arefor data/results. You should make tables in which to enter your results
BEFORE you come to lab.

6. All data collected in lab must be written directly into your lab notebook. Do not use a
different notebook/piece ofpaper/paper towel in lab and transcribe into your notebook
later. This is unacceptable and will cost both lab notebook points and performance points.

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Policies:

Academic Integrity. Instances of academic dishonesty will be treated according to University regulations. It

is notworth the risk. Reference: http://www.albany.edu/undergraduate_bulletin/regulations.html

Attendance on Presentation Days. Is absolutely mandatory, whether you are presenting or not, even if you

havealready presented. Unexcused absences on presentation days will be treated according to the usual policy

for missing a lab, as stated below.

Field days. Only students who sign all waivers and are properly attired (see below) will be allowed to
participate in field days. Wewill need volunteers to drive and transport passengers to and from our off-
campus sites. Prior to field trips everyone must read all online material related to the site that we will be
visiting and adhere to all safety requirements. We will use the buddy system as an additional safety
measure.

Field day ATTIRE. Wear long pants tucked into white socks and closed-toed shoes (sneakers or hiking
boots) that you can get dirty.A rain poncho or jacket might be helpful, and a hat. Ticks are prevalent in
this area! Since we stay on trails, there is a low likelihood of being exposed to ticks, but we will not take
any chances. After each field trip we will do a tick search.

Grading discrepancies. Must be brought to the attention of your instructor no less than 24 hours and no
more than seven days afterthe graded item is returned to you. No exceptions.

Late submission of assignments. One day late = half credit. More than one day late = 0.

Safety.
1. Face masks must be worn in lab at all times. Inconsistent use of masks will result in lab cancellations.
. Dress safely! Pull back long hair. Wear long pants and close-toed shoes. No hats with brims.
- Nothing consumable is allowed in this lab. Nothing. This includes chewing gum. Nothing.
. Follow social distancing guidelines at all times.
. Cell phones on silent. No texting during lab discussions.
. WASH YOUR HANDS BEFORE GOING TO YOUR LAB BENCH.
. WASH YOUR HANDS BEFORE LEAVING THE LAB, EVEN IF YOU ARE RETURNING.
. Wash lab benches with 70% ethanol both before and after experiments.

CIADAARWN

Tardiness. Do not underestimate the importance of being on time. If you are not in lab when quizzes are
handed out, you will notreceive any extra time to complete them. Three instances of tardiness will be
counted as one missed lab (see above, Attendance).

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ABIO 398 Tentative Schedule of Labs (subject to change, please be flexible):

Aug.

25-26

no lab

Sept.

1-2

Introduction/organizational meeting

8-9

Vocabulary/concept Quiz 1
1. Tree Assessment
2. Composting
3. Auburn Squirrel Project
DUE: Labster simulation - Biodiversity

5-16

Vocabulary/concept Quiz 2
4. Succession

Continued work: 2. Composting
3. Auburn Squirrel Project
DUE: presentation topic
Tree Assessment results analysis

22-23

Vocabulary/concept Quiz 3
5. Land Use
Continued work: 2. Composting
3. Auburn Squirrel Project
4. Succession
DUE: Auburn Squirrel Project — observation 1
FIELD: Capital Coral

29-30

Vocabulary/concept Quiz 4 (Group B)

6. Resource Sustainability

Continued work: 2. Composting
3. Auburn Squirrel Project
4. Succession

DUE: presentation outline

Auburn Squirrel Project — observation 2

FIELD: Pine Bush (Group A)

(Oct

6-7

Vocabulary/concept Quiz 4 (Group A)

6. Resource Sustainability

Continued work: 2. Composting
3. Auburn Squirrel Project
4. Succession

DUE: presentation outline

Auburn Squirrel Project — observation 2

FIELD: Pine Bush (Group B)

3-14

DUE: Resource Sustainability results analysis
Auburn Squirrel Project — observation 4 Labster
simulation — Landscape Ecology

FIELD: Longfield Farm

20-21

DUE: presentation draft slides
Labster simulation — Spatial Ecology
FIELD: Tivoli Farm

27-28

Vocabulary/concept Quiz 5 (Group B)
Habitat Degradation
Continued work: 2. Composting

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4. Succession
DUE: Auburn Squirrel Project
FIELD: BioReserve (Group A)

Vocabulary/concept Quiz 5 (Group A)
Habitat Degradation
Continued work: 2. Composting

Nov p-4 4. Succession
DUE: Auburn Squirrel Project
FIELD: BioReserve (Group B)
10-11 Presentations
DUE: Habitat Degradation
Presentations
iets DUE: Succession
24-25 No lab
IDec i-2 Wrap up

DUE: composting

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ABIO 401 Ecology Spring Syllabus

Course number: ABIO 401
Class no:

Credit Hours: 3

Class times: TBD

Class location: TBD

Lecturer: Dr. Samantha Hoff

E-mail: shoff@albany.edu

Office: Life Sciences Research Building 2082
Phone: 518-591-8845

Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 3:00 — 4:00 pm or by appointment.
Prerequisites: ABIO 212Y, ABIO 330, AMAT 111 or AMAT 112, or with permission from theinstructor.

Course Description: This is an upper division course for students interested in ecology. This course covers
fundamental questions in ecology, and the process of ecological research, spanning levels of organization from
individual organisms to populations, communities, and beyond. The range of topics includes physiological
ecology, population ecology, species interactions, community ecology, ecosystem ecology, macroecology,
applied ecology, and the human dimensions of ecological systems. Each week wewill address topics with a
lecture, a simulation-based computer lab, and a discussion of the primary literature.

Course Objectives: The content of this course follows the recommendations of the Ecological Society of
America’s Four-Dimensional Ecology Education Framework (www.esa.org/4DEE/). These four dimensions
highlight the importance of i) core ecological concepts, ii) cross-cutting themes, iii) human dimensions, and iv)
science practices in ecology education. These content areas represent a consensus of expectations for ecological
literacy for undergraduate students, with the goal of preparing students to be ecologically literate citizens, and to
improve informed public policy and ecological problem-solving decisions. The course structure follows a
traditional framework in ecology that moves up levels of biological organization, while emphasizing themes
and concepts that cut across scales. In addition, this course includes an exploration of the human impact on
natural systems, and the role of ecosystems for human well-being.

Course Overview

Course Materials: This course will rely on a simulation software (SimBio) and readings of the primary
scientific literature. There is no textbook. The software teaches ecological concepts using simulation models
and computer-based ecological laboratories. These will allow “hands-on” activities/assignmentsto help
solidify complex ecological concepts that are otherwise difficult to accomplish in a 50 minute session.

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Attendance Policy: Attendance is mandatory and participation contributes to your grade.

Grading Policy:
Your final grade will be out of 650 points. That is based on three in-class exams (100 points each), weekly

assignments in the SimBio software (100 points total), discussion questions (100 points total), class
participation (50 points total), leading paper discussions (50 points each), Make-up exams arepossible only
with a legitimate reason established by the university. The time and date for a makeup examwill be arranged
by the instructor.

Grading Scale: Grades are assessed based on the following scale:

Percentage Grade Percentage Grade
93-100 A 73-76 Cc
90-92 A- 70-72 C-
87-89 Bt 67-69 D+
83-86 B 63-66 D
80-82 B- 60-62 D-
71-79 C+ Grade <60 E

1. Exams: The three exams will have short answer questions, designed to be completed during a
single class session. There is no final exam after classes end.

2. Software-based Assignments: These chapters/labs are designed to take from 1.5-3 hours to
complete. Parts of these will be assigned as homework to be done prior to meeting in the
computer lab; other parts will be done together in class. Graded questions from the SimBio
software are due at 11:59pm on the day of the assigned lab session.

3. Leading Paper Discussion: Each student will co-lead two discussion sessions on a paper from
the primary literature (in groups of 2-3).

4. Weekly Discussion Questions: Prior to each discussion session, students will prepare and submit
on blackboard three questions about the reading. This is not required for the discussion leaders;
instead, discussion leaders can use these questions to help prepare for discussion. Questions are
due by 11:59pm the night before the discussion.

Standards of Academic Integrity: As noted in the undergraduate bulletin: “As a community of scholars,the
University at Albany has a special responsibility to integrity and truth. By testing, analyzing, and scrutinizing
ideas and assumptions, scholarly inquiry produces the timely and valuable bodies of knowledge that guide and
inform important and significant decisions, policies, and choices. Our duty to be honest, methodical and
careful in the attribution of data and ideas to their sources establishes the foundations of our work.
Misrepresenting or falsifying scholarship undermines the essential trust on which our community depends.
Every member of the community, including both faculty and students, shares an interest in maintaining
academic integrity.” For more information, please see the undergraduatebulletin:
http://www.albany.edu/undergraduate_bulletin/regulations.html

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ABIO 401 Lecture Schedule

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Meeting | Lecture topic/assignments/exams
1 Mon: course introduction
2 Wed: understanding experimental design (intro to simbio software)
3 Fri: Guest lecture by Dr. Spencer Bruce, UAlbany: autecology and scale in ecology
4 Wed: population growth computer lab (assignment due)
5. Fri: how to read scientific papers
6 Wed: competition computer lab (assignment due)
7 Fri: paper discussion (competition)
8 Mon: species interactions |
9 Fri: paper discussion (species interactions: competition)
10 Mon: species interactions lecture 2
11 Wed: how diseases spread computer lab (assignment due)
12 Fri: paper discussion (species interactions: disease ecology)
13 Mon: community ecology lecture
14 Wed: community dynamics computer lab (assignment due)
15 Fri: paper discussion (community dynamics)
16 Mon: conservation lecture
17 Wed: Exam 1 (meetings 1-12)
18 Fri: paper discussion (conservation)
19 Mon: ecological restoration: guest lecture by Katherine Yard, NYSDEC
20 Wed: TBD
21 Fri: paper discussion (ecological restoration)
22 Mon: ecological ethics/environmental justice: guest lecture byDr. Kristen Hessler, UAlbany
23 Wed: patchy prairies computer lab (assignment due)
24 Fri: paper discussion (ecological ethics/environmental justice)
25 Mon: ecosystem ecology
26 Wed: top-down control computer lab (assignment due)
27 Fri: paper discussion (ecosystem ecology)
28 Mon: landscape ecology
29 Wed: Exam 2 (meetings 13-27)
30 Fri: paper discussion (landscape ecology)
31 Mon: ecosystem services and managed ecosystems
32 Wed: ecosystem ecology computer lab (assignment due)
33 Fri: paper discussion (ecosystem services)
34 Mon: documentary - TBD
35 Mon: biomes lecture
36 Wed: biogeography computer lab (assignment due)
37 Fri: paper discussion (biogeography)
38 Mon: global ecology lecture
39 Wed: climate change computer lab (assignment due)
40 Fri: discussion (global ecology)
41 Mon: Exam 3 (meetings 28-40)

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ABIO 410 Human Physiology Fall 2021 Syllabus

Course number: ABIO 410

Class no:

Credit Hours: 3

Lecture times: Monday and Wednesday — 8:00-9:20AM
Lecture location: LC23

Instructor: Dr. Elise Vogt, PhD (she, her, hers)

E-mail: egervais@albany.edu

Office: Biology 110

Office phone: 518-442-3455

Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 11:30-1:30PM, or by appointment in Bio 110

Contacting Dr. Vogt: Any email to any professor/lecturer/TA should contain at least your name, the course
title and/ornumber and your specific question or request. Please put the course name or number in the subject
line. Keep in mind that you may not get an immediate response to your email - email responses should not be
expected between 3PM and7AM on weekdays or over the weekend. Sending multiple emails will not result in
a faster response.
e If-your email does not contain any identifying information, or comes from an address other than your
SUNY Albany email address, you may not receive a response.

Prerequisites: ABIO 201 and 202Z or equivalent transfer credits.

Catalog Course Description: The functions of organ systems and their contributions to the functions of the
human bodyas a whole. Topics include: nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal systems, energy
metabolism, and temperature regulation. Two 1 1/2-hour lecture periods each week.

Detailed Course Description: Human Physiology will cover in depth each major human body system, the
interactions between systems and occasionally what happens when those systems or interactions go awry. We
will investigate howeach body systems (nervous, endocrine, reproductive, digestive, immune, cardiovascular,
circulatory, and urinary) function on an organ, tissue, and cellular level. Our focus will be on how these systems
operate under normal, healthyconditions to maintain homeostasis. Students are expected to have a basic
background in general and cellular biology (organelles and cell division), basic genetics, and general chemistry
— those who lack these basic concepts may need toput more effort into understanding some of the content
covered and are encouraged to ask for help when necessary.

Learning Objectives: At the end of this course successful students will:
1. Have a broad, in-depth knowledge of human body systems at the cellular, tissue, and organ system
levels.

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2. Understand the function of each major organ and tissue type within the human body and the
functional differences between the cell types responsible for the function of each.

3. Be able to discuss many signaling pathways and physiological processes and mechanisms crucial
to humanhomeostasis.

4. Be able to extrapolate what a malfunction in a given organ or cell type may do to the overall
health of anindividual.

Course Materials:
e Student iClicker - must be purchased and registered via blackboard before class Monday, August 30.
e Access to a Reliable Computer with Reliable Internet Access: 7/is course requires consistent
and reliable internet access. 1 strongly encourage you to have a back-up plan in case of a
computer crash or an internet outage.

o This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER) and all course materials will be
provided free of charge through the course blackboard page. Most of the course materials can
be accessed with a mobiledevice (tablet or phone) but some of blackboard’s functions are not
fully optimized for mobile.

Course Logistics:
e Please note: Due to the ever-changing circumstances around our educational system over the 3 semesters,

anyof the course logistics or policies, due dates, course calendar, etc. outlined here may be changed or
amended atthe discretion of the professor at any time. Any and all changes that become necessary will be
noted in an amended syllabus in bold red text and dated. Amended syllabi will be posted on blackboard to
replace the original syllabi and an announcement will be made to make students aware of any changes as
they happen. Every effort will be made to maintain the due dates, schedule, policies and logistics outlined
here.

1. Familiarize yourself with blackboard: Everything you need for this course will be available
through blackboard. If you’ve never used blackboard before, please take a bit of time to just click
around and find everything you need!

a) Students are responsible for all materials, schedules, and announcements posted to
Blackboard throughout the semester and should check for updates frequently. The
Blackboard gradebook should bechecked frequently for accuracy.

2. Read the Entire Syllabus: This syllabus is an outline of all of my expectations for you and what
you can expectfrom me. You'll find the course content schedule, grade breakdowns, course
policies, where to go/how to askfor help, etc. You are responsible for all of the information in the
syllabus and on blackboard for this course. Any changes made to this syllabus after it is posted on
blackboard (8/9/2021) will be noted in bold red text, dated, and an announcement will be made
alerting you to those changes.

3. Recording/photos in class: Audio recordings of lectures are helpful for many students and are
allowed and encouraged. / do not allow photography or video recording in class for any reason. You

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will get a copy of the slides I am showing in class via blackboard and can easily mark down the
answers to iClicker questions in your notes. There is no reason to take a picture of the lecture slides
at any time — this is incredibly distracting for me and disruptive for your classmates. If you’re
struggling to see the details on a slide, move closer to the front of the room, or bring a laptop, tablet,
or printed version of the slides — please do not take a picture to zoom in on.

4. iClicker Policies: Each student is required to have an iClicker and have it registered via the
appropriate link onBlackboard before class on Monday, August 30. Students will individually earn
attendance and participation points by using their iClickers to answer questions asked during each
lecture. Please find additional details forattendance and participation points and iClickers below.

e Bringing a classmates iClicker to class to respond for them when they are not in attendance will
not be allowed under any circumstances. Any student using multiple iClickers in class will have
all iClickers in their possession confiscated. iClickers will be returned only to the student to
whom they are registered after a one-on-one meeting has been conducted with the professor. Any
dishonesty/ cheating regardingiClickers will result in no attendance/participation points for the
day in question, /oss of all attendance/participation make-ups (whether complete or incomplete)
and may result in referral to the University for Academic Dishonesty (see statement below) for
all students involved.

Grade Policy:
Grades will be broken down and can be earned as follows — 1000 points can be earned for the entire semester.

Item Total points = 1000
Participation | 110 points
25 lectures, count 22 at 5 points each
Journals 120 Points
15 journals, count top 12 at 10 points each
Quizzes 550 Points
25 quizzes (given daily), count 22 at 25 points each
Project 220 Points
Instructions, grading rubric and submission links on blackboard.

1. Attendance and Participation (110 points) — Students will earn 5 points during each class period
starting on Friday, August 30 for actively participating and/or correctly answering questions asked
during each lecture usingtheir iClicker — this excludes the first two days of class when your iClicker
will not yet be required. Questions maybe asked at any time during lecture starting promptly at 8AM
and ending at 9:20AM. Missing questions because you arrived late, left early, or left and returned
during the class period, were on the wrong iClicker frequency, had low or dead iClicker batteries,
forgot your iClicker or just missed answering a question in class, will not be accommodated in any
way. Your iClicker is your responsibility and I cannot accommodate malfunctions.

a. Attendance Points (2 per lecture) will be earned by answering 75% or more of the
questions asked during any class period — correct answers are not required. Attendance
points will be available for atotal of 35 class periods— this allows you to miss 5 days of
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class without penalty.

b. Participation (3 per lecture) will be earned during each class period for correctly answering
content- based questions asked during lecture. Correct answers for questions asked in class
will NOT be posted toblackboard at any time. Please make note of correct answers in your
notes during class. Participation points will be available for a total of 35 class periods this
allows you to miss 5 days of class without penalty.

2. Journal Entries: After the week’s lectures, you will be asked a short series of re-cap questions on

that week’smaterial in the journal on blackboard. Your entry will be due by 11:59PM on Sunday
each week and will be worth 10 points each for a total of 120 points (I will count your top 12 of 15
entries). Journal entries will be graded weekly, and students will be responsible for the feedback
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in a subsequent loss of points.

a.

You should not be completing journal entries ahead of time — the questions are specifically
designed todetermine what you're getting out of lecture. They aren’t useful to you if you’re
trying to answer

questions before you’ve heard those lectures.

3. Quizzes: Quizzes will be given daily in class using the iClicker system. You MUST have your
iClicker in class withyou and have it pre-registered on blackboard before the start of class on
Monday, August 30. Quizzes will be worth 25 points each and | will count your top 22 quiz grades
for the semester, and a max of 550 points.

a.

Quizzes will frequently (likely every day) begin at the start of class at 8AM sharp. If you enter
class late and have missed any of the questions on that’s days quiz, you will have earned 0
points for those missedquestions.

I will not provide a make-up, re-do, or extensions for quizzes and will not back track so you
can answerquestions we have moved on from if you arrive late. I will expect you to be in
class on time for every lecture as you expect of me.

Quiz questions may be on any content previously covered during the semester or content
students have been specifically asked to review outside of class (for example: mitosis,
meiosis won't be taught inthis class, but you should know how they work and be able to
answer questions about them on a quiz.).

Quiz questions will typically be multiple choice or true/false and conducted using the iClicker
system.

At any time, Dr. Vogt reserves the right to switch to written quizzes or blackboard-based
quizzes for the day or the remainder of the semester. Please have a sheet of paper ready at the
start of each class incasethat day’s quiz will be written. Any changes to the quiz
administration will be announced in class and on blackboard with as much notice as possible.
If you have accommodations through the DRC that include increased amounts of time on
assessments, please make Dr. V aware of your accommodations as soon as possible so
adjustments can be made. [cannot provide accommodations for quizzes before receiving
your documentation from the DRC.

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4. Human Physiology Project (220 points): Each student will work alone or with one partner to
select a signalingmolecule from a list (posted to Blackboard). Students will sign up for topics in
person (beginning 8/25 and ending 9/2), outside of class time on a first-come, first-served basis
(students that have not selected a topic bythe deadline will be assigned on 9/3). Individuals or pairs
of students will then complete either a poster presentation or an autobiography of the molecule
selected. Full instructions, including a list of questions that must be answered in the final product,
grading rubrics for each project type and additional information regarding project logistics can be

found in the Signaling project folder on blackboard.

Signaling Projects will be due on Sunday, October 17 at 11:59PM. Late submissions will be docked
25 points perday until 10/20. No submissions will be accepted after 11/10 at 11:59PM.
Bonus points may be available upon completion of additional assignments or surveys throughout the
semester at the discretion of the instructor and will NOT be given on an individualized basis. Please do not
ask for individualized bonuspoints. Whining or complaining about bonus assignments will result in 0 bonus
points for the individual whining/complaining.

Final Grades will be distributed as outlined below with no curve. Letter grades will be assigned based on
the number ofpoints a student earns throughout the semester — NOT the percentage. For example, 945 points
does not round to 93% -an A is assigned only to students earning at least 949.5 points. Final grades will be
rounded to the nearest tenth of a point (earned points, not percentages): 0.45 -0.9 points will be rounded up
to the next point. 0.1-0.44 will be rounded down to the nearest point. Students are expected to check their

posted grades regularly and should not be surprised about their final grade in ABIO 410.

a. Grade Calculator: An excel document, formatted to calculate your current and final grade for
ABIO 410, willbe posted to blackboard at the start of the semester. Please download the excel
sheet and carefully follow instructions at the bottom of the page. Enter all your grades directly
from blackboard into the appropriate grey boxes. Take care not to type over any red text as these
boxes contain formulas for grade calculation. Leave all zeros in the calculator in their places until
you have grades to replace them — they are acting as place holders for dropped grades.

Number of Points Letter Number of Points Letter
Earned Grade | | Earned Grade
< 950 A 769-730 Cc
929-900 A- 729-700 C-
899-870 Bt 699-670 D+
869-830 B 669-640 D
829-800 B- 639-600 D-
799-770 C+ <599 E

Ask Questions! There are lots of ways to ask questions about course content or logistics and get help!
1. Email: Email Dr. Vogt with your questions anytime! | am more than happy to try to tackle your
content questions via email. Please keep in mind, I won’t typically answer emails between 3PM
and 7AM on weekdays or over the weekend, but I will get back to you as soon as I am able.

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2. Office hours: Office hours will be held Tuesday and Thursday from 11:30AM-1:30PM. During
this time I will be sitting in my office and ready chat about whatever content you’re working on.
You may drop by during this timeas your schedule allows to ask questions or to listen to others
ask questions. You don’t need to let me know you’ll stop by or have an appointment ahead of
time.

a) Office hours by appointment: Email Dr. Vogt to make an office hours appointment. We can
do a privateor small group review of material. Hours for office hours appointments can be
found at the top of the syllabus. Exceptions may be made for students on an individualized
basis by request. | can sometimes beavailable early in the morning or later in the afternoon
with some prior notice.

Additional Course Po
The following course policies are in place to guide student learning and help the students to get the most out
of HumanPhysiology. Course policies will be applied to all students and exceptions will not be made on an
individualized basis unless extreme extenuating circumstances arise.

1. Active learning: Students in Human Physiology should be prepared to be active and interactive
learners. Classwill be a mixture of lecture, small group discussions, and in class activities designed
to help students gain a deeper understanding of the material. Students will be expected to be
attentive and respectful in lecture — disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. Students are expected
to seek help when they need it for any reason and will be responsible for their own learning,
participating in discussions, and completing assignments in a timely manner throughout the
semester. Students are also strongly encouraged to advocate for themselves by contacting the
professor when they need help with a topic or accommodations surrounding life events.

2. Ask questions when you have them! I LOVE biology! I LOVE to teach biology — I am in this job
to see my students faces light up when something clicks or sinks in! I am always happy to help you
understand a difficultconcept. Please ask questions via email, in the office hours or in class!

3. Working alone: As with all college courses, you will only get out of this course only what you put into
it. The moreattention you give the material as you review it, and the more thought and effort you put
into the assignments, the better you will do, and the more prepared you will be for future biology
courses or a career where physiology may be helpful (i.e., healthcare!). I strongly encourage you to
study together and review the material with a classmate or small group using social distancing when
appropriate/necessary (zoom is a great option for this!). However, I also fully expect that each of my
students will be completing all journals, quizzes, and projects on their own. Please see the section on
plagiarism above.

4. Self-Advocacy: Students are expected to seek help from the professor when they need it for any reason.
I often hear from students after grades have been posted or around reading day at the end of the
semester that have hadpersonal or family issues or tragedies, extensive medical issues, had a very hard
semester, etc. that has affected the student’s ability to concentrate or complete their coursework. I am
more than happy to work with you with onthese issues as they arise, but I cannot make exceptions for

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you at or after the end of the semester. Please keep me in the loop if you’ll be missing class,
assignments, or are struggling so I can help you navigate these issues, at least for my class. If you wait
until after the grade dispute deadline for the assignments in question, or wait until reading day, or later
to bring them to my attention, I will not be able to help you.

5. Emergencies/ Missing Assignments — if at any time throughout the semester you are unable to
complete yourwork due to a personal or family illness or emergency, a death in the family, or other
extreme extenuating circumstances, please be in touch with Dr. Vogt as soon as possible. I will
make every effort to provide appropriate make-up assignments for work missed due to these types
of issues in a timely manner. You do notneed to disclose your personal situation if you are not
comfortable doing so, but I will expect that you are not going to take advantage and request
extensions or make-ups because you were irresponsible.

a. Extensions and/or make-ups will only be assigned if the professor is contacted within 1 week
of a misseddue date of the missed work. The only time exceptions will be made to this rule is if
documentation is provided to show an inability to complete school work and to communicate
with faculty lasted for longerthan 7 days and included at least one day prior to the due date.

b. J cannot provide retroactive extensions or assign additional work, especially on an
individualized basis on orafter Tuesday, December 7, after the semester has ended, or after
grades have been posted.

c. Make-up assignments provided in extreme extenuating circumstances will cover the same
content as the original missed course work, will replace the grades for any missed work, and
should be expected to takethe same amount of time and effort as the missed work. Make-up
assignments will be subject to the same course rules and policies, and on-time submission will
be required. A due date will be provided alongwith specific instructions for each make-up
assignment. Any make-up work submitted late will be will not beaccepted more than 24 hours
late.

d. Students seeking multiple make-up assignments throughout the semester may be asked to
provideadditional documentation for their continued or multiple absences.

6. Blackboard Gradebook and Grade Disputes: Grades for quizzes, participation, journals and your
project will be posted to Blackboard as soon as possible, with most grades for quizzes and participation
typically appearing within24 hours, and grades for journals within 72 hours of the due date. Projects
will take me longer to get through, but Iwill get to them all as quickly as I can. Any discrepancies or
concerns regarding posted grades must be brought to
the professor's attention in writing within 24 hours of the item being posted. Because all grades will be
posted forstudents to review, there should not be any surprise about where you stand in ABIO 410 at
any time. A grade calculator is available on blackboard for you use throughout the semester to help
you stay on top of where you stand in this course.

a. The deadline to dispute any grade for this course will be Tuesday 12/7. Please note that this is
within 2 weeks of some items being due and some grades being posted. In order to have time to
calculate final grades I cannot extend this deadline any further. I will not address or accept any
grade dispute after 12PMon 12/7.

b. End of semester requests: Under NO circumstances will I give extensions, assign additional

course work or bonus work, or give you points that you have not earned on an individualized

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basis, especially after the end of the semester (reading day). Every semester several students ask
for additional work or points because they are a specific number of points away from the letter
grade they desired. / will not provide extra points or assignments to any individual after the end
of the semester — please do not ask, At no time should you besurprised by your grade or standing
in my course — please see the instructions regarding the grade calculator.

7. University Academic Integrity Policy: All students will be held to a high standard of academic
integrity and the University’s policies will be strictly enforced. Those policies can be found on the
University website: http://www.albany.edu/undergraduate_bulletin/regulations.html. Any student
work that contains material thatmatches another source (including another student’s work) will be
subject to stringent review and may result in loss of points and other penalties. No assignments may
be submitted by the same student on two occasions. If

you submit a document in error, please contact me immediately so we can fix the issue without missing an
assignment deadline.

a. Plagiarism: Plagiarism for the purposes of this course will be defined as any work submitted
for a grade that is not entirely your own. This includes any work copied entirely or in part from
another student, work completed entirely or in part by anyone other than the student submitting
the work, or work copied entirely or in part from any published or freely available source
materials. If you did not do all of the workentirely on your own, you may not submit it for my
course to earn credit.

i. Plagiarism in journal or discussion assignments will result in a grade of zero and
referral tocommunity standards for academic integrity violations for all students
involved.

ii. Academic integrity violations regarding quizzes include but may not be limited to the

following: anyone other than the student completing the quiz, posting quiz questions
on any public or private forum, website, or sharing them through private means
(email, text, etc.), or collaboration between two students or a student and any other
individual on a quiz. Anyone found to be sharing quiz questions or collaborating on
quizzes will be reported to community standards office for academic integrity
violations

University Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Reasonable accommodations will be provided for students
with documented physical, sensory, systemic, cognitive, learning and psychiatric disabilities. If you believe you
have adisability requiring accommodation in this class, please notify the Director of the Disability Resource
Center. That office will provide the course instructor with verification of your disability and will recommend
appropriateaccommodations. Accommodations will be made for students who make requests to the professor, in
writing, nolater than 48 hours prior to an assignment requiring accommodations.

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ABIO 411Z Human Physiology Lab Fall 2021 Syllabus

Course number: ABIO 411Z

Class no:

Credit Hours: 2

Lecture times: Monday and Wednesday 1:10-5:10 PM
Tuesday and Thursday 1:30-5:30 PM

Lecture location: Biology 252

Instructor: Dr. Elise Vogt, PhD (she, her, hers)

E-mail: egervais@albany.edu

Office: Biology 110

Office phone: 518-442-3455

Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 11:30-1:30PM, or by appointment in Bio 110

Contacting Dr. Vogt: Any email to any professor/lecturer/TA should contain at least your name, the course
title and/ornumber and your specific question or request. Please put the course name or number in the subject
line. Keep in mind that you may not get an immediate response to your email - email responses should not be
expected between 3PM and7AM on weekdays or over the weekend. Sending multiple emails will not result in
a faster response.
e Ifyour email does not contain any identifying information or comes from an address other than your
SUNY Albany email address, you may not receive a response.

Prerequisites: A BIO 201 and 202Z. Co- requisite(s): A BIO 410

Catalog Course Description: A mixture of lab experiments and computer simulations in systemic physiology
with emphasis on membrane transport and excitability, muscle contraction, cardiovascular regulation,
respiration and metabolism, acid-base control, renal system physiology, and sensory physiology. Three hours
laboratory and one-hour discussion per week, with emphasis on writing of scientific lab reports.

Learning Objectives: At the end of this course successful students will:

1. Have a broad, in-depth knowledge of human body systems at the cellular, tissue, and organ system
levels.

2. Understand the function of each major organ and tissue type within the human body and the
functional differences between the cell types responsible for the function of each.

3. Be able to discuss many signaling pathways and physiological processes and mechanisms crucial
to humanhomeostasis.

4. Be able to extrapolate what a malfunction in a given organ or cell type may do to the overall
health of anindividual.

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Course Materials:
Lab Manual: Available at CAS Store ($15)
Recommended Text: Anatomy and Physiology, Betts, et al. 2013
e This freely available pdf/online text will be linked on blackboard or you can use the link below to access
it on the web. A print copy can be found on amazon for around $52. A hard copy will also be available
in the SUNY bookstore. Text link: https://openstax.org/details/anatomy-and-physiology

Lab Course Policies:

The following course policies are in place to guide student learning and help the students to get the most out of
Human Physiology Lab. Teaching Assistants may provide an additional supplemental syllabus with additional
or more specific course policies.

1. Active learning: Students in Human Physiology Lab should be prepared to be active learners. By
nature, a lab class requires students to work in small groups or pairs and to be hands-on in the collection
of data. All students will be expected to actively participate in all experiments/activities and contribute
equally to group work.

2. Attendance: Attendance is mandatory at every lab meeting and tardiness will result in loss of
attendance points. Please make every effort to arrive in lab on time each week.

e Most lab activities and discussions are designed to take the entire 4-hour lab period — we encourage
you to have something to eat before coming to lab and to avoid scheduling other commitments that
will overlap with the end of lab time.

e Ifyou know you are going to miss a lab ahead of time, please let your TA know as soon as possible
and make arrangements to attend lab another day that week. Most lab set ups are only available
during the week the lab is being taught. Please DO NOT attend a lab that you are not registered for
without the express permission of BOTH your TA and the TA teaching the lab you wish to attend.

e In the case of an emergency or extreme extenuating circumstance that prevents you from attending
another lab section within the same week, a make-up will be provided, IF your documented, valid,
legal excuse is provided to your TA within 1 week of the missed lab via the office of undergraduate
education. The make-up assignment will require a minimum of 4 hours work and specific
instructions will be given by the TA as soon after receipt of the excuse as possible.

3. Lab Groups/partners: Each week students will work in pairs or small groups to complete the lab
activities. These group/pairs may be assigned by the TA and the TA reserves the right to break up/
reassign any group or pair at any time during the semester.

4. Pre-Lab Preparations: Each week, before attending lab, students will be expected to review the
materials assigned by their TA. Readings may be from the lab manual, the recommended text, or other
online sources. Any materials from alternative sources will be available through Blackboard (links,
articles, etc.). Students who are not currently enrolled in ABIO 410 will be expected to review as needed
to prepare for each lab activity.

5. Cell Phones in Lab: Audio recordings of pre-lab lectures can be helpful for many students and are
allowed and encouraged. You may not take a video recording of the TA at any time in the lab. You will
get a copy of any slides being shown in lab via blackboard and can easily mark down the answers to
questions in your notes. There is no reason to take a picture of the lecture slides at any time — this is
incredibly distracting for the TA and disruptive for your lab mates. If you’re struggling to see the details
on a slide, move closer to the front of the room — please do not take a picture to zoom in on.

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e You may use your cell phone for the following during lab: as a timer, a calculator, or to take photos
of a lab set-up. You may not spend time on your phone for phone calls, texting, social media,
internet usage, or any other purpose. Being asked to put your phone away will result in loss of
attendance/participation points (see below).

6. Lab Safety and Etiquette: Lab safety and etiquette policies are in place to ensure the safety of all lab
students and TAs and ensure a rich, productive learning environment. Your TA may add to the list of lab
safety/etiquette guidelines at their discretion. Any violation of a lab policy, especially regarding safety,
will result in a loss of attendance/participation points and you may be asked to leave the lab at the
discretion of the TA (No make-ups will be given under these circumstances).
© Headphones and earbuds are prohibited during lab classes. P\ease remove them and put them

away — not around your neck or on top of your head, or off but still in your ears — before starting any
lab activities.

¢ Cell phone, tablet, and personal computer use is prohibited during lab classes. Lab computers are
provided as needed for lab activities. Cell phones may be used for emergency purposes or under the
circumstances listed above at the discretion of your TA.

e Lab computers should be used for lab activities only — not social media sites, email and other
personal use. If this becomes an issue, the TA reserves the right to limit computer usage or internet
access.

e Food and drink are prohibited in the lab classroom. Please leave snacks and drinks in the hall
and leave the room to consume them. Please wash your hands before touching food/ drink and again
before interacting with lab computers and equipment.

e All students must come to lab prepared with a pen or pencil, their lab manual, and any additional
materials required by the TA for the day’s activities. Please limit the number of other personal
belongings that you bring with you to lab as storage space is limited.

e Students are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner. Please keep
use of profanity to a minimum and mind the volume of your discussions with others. Deliberate or
continued disruptions, or disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated and will result in the loss of
attendance/participation points and may result in the student being asked to leave the lab (No make-
ups will be available under these circumstances).

e When required, personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided, and all students will be
expected to wear all required PPE as instructed. You will not need to bring your own PPE. If there
are specific restrictions/ recommendations on clothing items for a specific lab, you will be notified
by your TA the week prior. Please note the location of the sink, eye wash, spill kits, and fire

extinguisher.

e Students must comply with all safety instructions given by the TA at the start of the lab class and
must comply with any additional instructions given throughout the lab class. This is why we prohibit
headphones — you need to hear intermittent instructions and interact with lab mates.

e You will be responsible for cleaning up after yourself. The lab should be left in the condition it was
found in, unless you are instructed to do otherwise. Messy workspaces, especially those left for
others to clean up will result in a loss of attendance/participation points.

e In the event of an emergency or injury in the lab, please get the attention of the TA immediately and
wait patiently and calmly for instructions.
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your scientific lab report MUST be your own, individual writing and analysis. We understand that your

data/figures may exactly match those of your partner or group, and points will not be deducted on these

grounds. However, figure legends, and all other writing must be your own, original work. All lab
assignments will be submitted through Blackboard SafeAssign links. A grading rubric will be provided
for each assignment along with complete instructions.

e As there are multiple TAs among the 4 lab sections, please note that the instructions and rubrics
given by your TA, for your lab section, are the only ones that apply to you, and they may differ
slightly from those provided for other lab sections. Dr. Vogt will review any changes to instructions
or rubrics made by the TAs to ensure fairness in workload and expectations. Therefore, the lab TAs
and/or Dr. Vogt will not entertain any complaints of unfair distribution of work between lab
sections. You are responsible for following the instructions given by your TA and for all deadlines
given by your TA.

e All assignments must be submitted through the appropriate SafeAssign link on Blackboard before
the deadline unless otherwise specified by the TA (in some cases worksheet will be handed in at the
end of a lab class), Late work will only be accepted for 24 hours after the deadline, via SafeAssign
link on Blackboard and will be penalized by loss of 25% credit. Late work will not be accepted more
than 24 hours after the original deadline and blackboard links will be removed 24 hours after the
deadline to prevent further submissions. Please DO NOT bring a hard copy of your work to lab to
hand to the TA, DO NOT put a hard copy of your work in your TAs mail-box, under their office
door or on their desk, and DO NOT email your work to your TA.

e SafeAssign will compare your work to all the other work submitted to SafeAssign and the internet.
Upon submission, you will see the percent matching between your work and someone else’s work. If
the percent matching is 20% or greater, your TA will investigate further. The TA and Dr. Vogt will
be able to identify which sentences or phrases in your work match which sources and make a
judgment as to whether the matching is coincidental (certain phrases cannot be avoided) or malicious
(dishonest attempt to collect points without doing your own work). In many cases, specific phrases,
titles, etc. are used extensively to describe a certain lab activity and are seen in most students work,
this will not be penalized. Matching within references is also expected and will not be penalized.

e Any work that is more than 20% matching another source and is deemed to be malicious may
receive a grade of zero and the student may be referred to the University for Academic Dishonesty
(see statement below). If your work is found to match another student’s work more than 20%, BOTH
students will be referred to Dr. Vogt for further action and possible referral to the University.

e Missing work: In the case of extreme extenuating circumstances with documentation of a valid legal
excuse a make-up assignment or extension may be provided and may be in a different format than
the original assignment. Documentation must be submitted within 1 week of the original deadline to
be considered.

8. Grade Disputes and Discrepancies: At no time during the semester will it be acceptable to attend
office hours or make an appointment to present/point out a discrepancy in a posted grade, an issue with
an answer key, or feedback on a written exam or project or to conduct grade discussions during lab time.
All issues regarding grades and feedback must be first submitted in writing. I have found that students
often become quite emotional when they are seeking additional points (even when they are deserved)
and often say things in a face-to-face meeting that are inappropriate or that they later regret. Also, even
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to further investigate. Typing a well thought out request allows you to only say what is needed and

provide the TA with all necessary information to respond to your request.

e Attendance & Participation points will be posted to blackboard within 24 hours of the end of lab.
Any discrepancies in A/P points must be brought to the TAs attention in writing within one week of
the class date. Discrepancies in A/P grades will not be addressed after this one-week timeframe or if
the discrepancy is not submitted in writing.

e Assignment scores will be posted to blackboard as soon as possible following the assignment due
date. Discrepancies in recorded grades must be brought to the TAs attention in writing within 7 days
of grades being posted. Discrepancies in grades will not be addressed after this one-week timeframe
or if the discrepancy is not submitted in writing.

e Discussions regarding feedback: Feedback will be provided for written assignments in rubric
format with occasional short comments throughout. Discussions regarding written feedback/rubric
grading for any assignment will be subject to the 24-7 rule.

e 24/7 rule: Upon receipt of feedback, you must wait a full 24 hours before discussions with the
TA will be allowed. For 7 days following the 24-hour moratorium, discrepancies in grade
calculation or posting, questions regarding feedback, or other discussion regarding the
assignment may be submitted to the TA in writing. Responses to these requests will be sent as
soon as possible.

e End of semester requests: Under NO circumstances will Dr. Vogt or any TA give extensions,
assign additional homework, or bonus work, or give you points that you have not earned on an
individualized basis, especially after the end of the semester (reading day, 12/7). Every semester
several students ask for additional work or points because they are a specific number of points away
from the letter grade they desired. We will not provide extra points or assignments to any individual
after the end of the semester — please do not ask. At no time should you be surprised by your grade
or standing in this course — please see the instructions regarding the grade calculator.

e [fat any time during the semester you are having issues that affect your ability to complete your
course work, concentrate, or study, please be communicating that to your TA or Dr. Vogt. We
are more than happy to work with you with on these issues as they arise. If you wait to
communicate with us about these issues until after the grade dispute deadline for the assignments
in question, or wait until reading day, or later to bring them to our attention, we will not be able

to help you.

Grade Policy:

Grades: Grades will be broken down as follows with a total of 1000 points for the semester:
[tem [Total points = 1000
|Weekly Attendance and participation |100 points
|Homeostasis worksheet 25 Points
[Microscope practical 25 points
Microscope methods 50 points
(Cellular Physiology figures 40 points

europhysiology Results 50 points
Sensory Physiology Discussion 50 points
Muscle Physiology Paper Draft 50 points

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Muscle Physiology Paper — Final 250 points
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IEKG/BP worksheet 30 points
[Respiration Worksheet 30 points
[Renal Phys/Serology Worksheet 50 points
[Final Exam 250 points

1. Attendance & Participation (100 points): Attendance is mandatory in every lab class and TAs will
keep attendance records. 2.5 points per class will be earned by being in class on time — tardiness will
result in loss of at least 25% of the days attendance points. Participation in lab activities and in group
work is also mandatory and will earn you 2.5 points per lab class. Lab etiquette (ability to follow
instructions, cleanliness, following safety measures, etc.) will also be graded each week by your TA for
5 points per week. Points may be lost due to lack of preparation for lab, lack of participation in group
work, disruptive behavior, or any other behavior that the TA deems inappropriate or unsafe. Misuse or
abuse of equipment will also result in a loss of points. Attendance & participation points will be
recorded by your TA weekly in the blackboard gradebook. A rubric outlining attendance and
participation point distribution is below and will be available on blackboard.

2. Weekly Data Analysis (350 Points): Each week an assignment will be given by your TA which will be
due at or before the start of the next lab class. Assignments are listed in the table above and instructions
for each will vary week to week. The first several assignments will be in preparation for the larger
Muscle physiology write up and those after will be in worksheet format. Deadlines will be set by the TA
for each lab section and may vary between sections week to week.

e Ifa deadline falls outside lab time, you will be notified in class and via blackboard. Specific
instructions for the assignment, a grading rubric, and submission instructions will be given by your
TA for each written weekly assignment. Assignments will be graded, and feedback will be available
to you at least 24 hours before the next assignment due date. Any discussion regarding assignment
feedback will be subject to the 24/7 rule (see above).

3. Muscle Physiology Lab Report (final for 250 points + draft 50 points): For the muscle physiology
labs, a longer data analysis, including a methods section, results section with figures produced during the
lab activity, and a discussion section will be submitted. This assignment will replace the normal data
analysis for these labs. A draft of your paper will be submitted to the TA for a total of 50 points. Use of
the feedback in your final draft is required. A grading rubric will be provided on blackboard, and
specific instructions and due dates will be outlined by your TA on the first lab class meeting and at the
start of the muscle physiology experiments.

4. Final Exam (250 points): There will be a cumulative written final exam for Human Physiology lab
given during the week before Thanksgiving (Week of 11/15-11/18). The final exam will be in written
format and may contain a practical demonstration of lab skills. The final will cover material from each
lab activity as well as any material covered in pre-lab reading assignments, pre-lab discussions, and data
analyses. A short review session may be held after completion of experiments in lab 10.

e Missed Final Exam: A make-up exam will only be given in the case of extreme extenuating

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circumstances with a valid legal excuse from the office of undergraduate education presented to the

instructor within | week of the original exam date. A make-up exam will only be given beyond the

1-week deadline when extenuating circumstances include the exam date and extend beyond the
exam date for several days. This extended absence must be indicated in the accommodation request
from undergraduate education.

e Ifyou are going to miss the final exam and know ahead of time (athletics event, performance,
court date, etc.) the exam will be given early. Arrangements must be made with the professor at
least 48 hours in advance of the exam. A make-up exam will not be provided if the student knew
they would be missing the exam ahead of time and did not provide adequate notice.

e A student arriving late for an exam may not be allowed to take the exam. A make-up exam will
only be provided following the guidelines above.

Final Grades will be distributed as follows with no curve: Grades will be rounded to the nearest tenth of a
point (earned points, not percentages): 0.5 -0.9 points will be rounded up to the next point. 0.1-0.4 will be
rounded down to the nearest point. TAs are not allowed to curve scores or give points to students on an
individualized basis.

¢ Grade Dispute Deadline: All discrepancies in the grades posted on blackboard must be brought to the
attention of the TA no more than | week after the grade has been posted. No grade disputes will be
accommodated after 12PM on reading day 12/7.

e Grade Calculator: An excel document, formatted to calculate your current and final grade for ABIO
411, will be posted to blackboard at the start of the semester. Please download the excel sheet and
carefully follow instructions at the bottom of the page. Enter all your grades directly from blackboard
into the appropriate grey boxes. Take care not to type over any red text as these boxes contain formulas
for grade calculation. Leave all zeros in the calculator in their places until you have grades to replace
them — they are acting as place holders for dropped grades.

umber of Points Earned |Letter Grade umber of Points Earned |Letter Grade
950 IA [769-730 IC

1929-900 |A- [729-700 IC-

{899-870 B+ (699-670 ID+

869-830 B (669-640 ID

{829-800 B- (639-600 ID-

(799-770 (C+ 599 IE

University Academic Integrity Policy: All students will be held to a high standard of academic integrity and
the University’s policies will be strictly enforced. Those policies can be found on the University website:
http://www.albany.edu/undergraduate_bulletin/regulations.html. Any student work that contains material that
matches another source (including another student’s work) will be subject to stringent review and may result in
loss of points and other penalties. No assignments may be submitted by the same student on two occasions. If
you submit a document in error, please contact me immediately so we can fix the issue without missing an
assignment deadline.

e Plagiarism: Plagiarism for the purposes of this course will be defined as any work submitted for a grade

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work completed entirely or in part by anyone other than the student submitting the work, or work copied
entirely or in part from any published or freely available source materials. If you did not do all of the
work entirely on your own, you may not submit it for my course to earn credit.

o Plagiarism in discussion assignments will result in a grade of zero and referral to community
standards for academic integrity violations for all students involved.

o Academic integrity violations regarding quizzes include but may not be limited to the
following: anyone other than the student completing the quiz, posting quiz questions on any
public or private forum, website, or sharing them through private means (email, text, etc.), or
collaboration between two students or a student and any other individual on a quiz. Anyone
found to be sharing quiz questions or collaborating on quizzes will be reported to community
standards office for academic integrity violations.

University Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Reasonable accommodations will be provided for students
with documented physical, sensory, systemic, cognitive, learning and psychiatric disabilities. If you believe you
have a disability requiring accommodation in this class, please notify the Director of the Disability Resource
Center. That office will provide the course instructor with verification of your disability, and will recommend
appropriate accommodations. Please notify Dr. Vogt if you are registered with the DRC and forward the letter
provided from the DRC staff as soon after the start of the semester as possible.

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ABIO 411Z Lab Schedule (Subject to change **)
*Any changes to the syllabus, lab schedule, TA or professor’s office hours, or other pertinent information will
be posted to Blackboard and sent to students via email with as much notice as possible*

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[Dates Lab [Topic \Assignments Due
‘August 23-26 1 Introduction to Lab, Lab Safety, and Homeostasis activity — due at the end of lab (25
Homeostasis activity points)
[Microscope Practical at the end of lab
\August 30- 2 [Microscope Tutorial and practical (25 points)
September 2 (Microscope Methods due the week of 9/6

(50 points)

September 6-9

No Labs this week — Labor Day
Monday)

September 13-16

‘Cell Types and Microscope Activity

(Microscope Activity in lab
‘Cell Phys Figures section Due week of 9/20 (40
ints)

September 20-23

4 Neurophysiology

‘Neurophys results due week of 9/27
(50 points)

September 27-30

5 ‘Sensory Physiology

‘Sensory phys discussion due week of 10/4
(50 points)

October 4-7

6 Muscle Physiology I

October 11-14

No Labs this week — Fall Break

Lit review worksheets to be done outside

(Monday and Tuesday) lof lab
Draft of Muscle Phys Paper Due to TA Week of
October 18-21 [7 Muscle Physiology II 10/25 (50 Points)
Final Draft of Muscle Phys Paper due to TA
eek of 11/8 (250 points)
ctober 25-28 8 Blood Pressure and IBP/EKG worksheet due at the end of lab
Electrocardiogram (30 points)
lovember 1-4 i) ‘Human Respiration Respiration worksheet due at the end of

lab (30 points)

ovember 8-11

Endocrine Physiology, Serology, and
10 [Blood Typing, Urinalysis

Serology and urinalysis worksheets due at the
end of lab (50 points)

November 15-18

11 Lab Final Exam — During Normal
Lab Time

Final Exam in lab (250 points)

jovember 22-25

INo Labs — Thanksgiving Break

November 29-
Deember 2

No formal lab this week - Pick up remaining work, final grade disputes, etc.

All specific due dates and times will be set by the lab section TA and are subject to change at their discretion.
Every effort will be made to ensure that all students across all 4 sections get the same amount of time to
complete assignments.

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Daily Attendance & Participation Rubric

Points will be earned by students in attendance on time that are fully prepared for lab, are following all
instructions and actively participating in all lab activities in a safe and compliant manner. Examples of reasons
for losing points for each category are listed below — point loss will be at the discretion of the TA and reasoning
will be documented.

(0 Points 25% 50% [75% 100%
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(2.5 points) iminutes late ‘inutes early
|Not participating in N/A Less than actively |N/A |Actively engaged in
lactivity other than engaged — being Il lab activities and
peripherally \distracted by cell group work
being excessively hone (with 1-2
distracted by your arnings),
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[Multiple warnings [Multiple safety 2 safety policy Single safety |Adequately

regarding safety _ violations, having a violations, leaving alpolicy violation, orjprepared, having and|

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ABIO 413 Stem Cell Biology Fall Syllabus

Course number: ABIO 413
Class no:
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture times: TBD Lecture location: TBD

Instructor: Professor Sho-Ya Wang PhD

E-mail: sywang@albany.edu
Office: Biology 110
Office Hours: By appointment via e-mails

Prerequisites: ABIO 301 and ABIO 303, or permission of instructor

Course description: Stem cells are different from other kinds of cells in the body. All stem cells have three
general properties: they are capable of dividing and renewing themselves for long periods; they are
unspecialized; and they can give rise to a diverse range of specialized cell types. As such they provide the basis
for the new field of regenerative medicine and are of considerable interest to the biomedical research
community as well as the basic scientific community. This lecture/discussion course focuses on the biological,
genetic and functional characteristics of two broad classes of stems cells: 1) those that originate as embryonic
cells; and 2) those that can be developed via genetic and biochemical “de-differentiation” of adult cells. Lecture
material will be drawn from web-based materials as well as contemporary scientific papers.

Learning Objectives: At the end of this course, students will:
e beable to explain the difference between embryonic stem cells versus adult stem cells
e be able to describe how stem cells contribute to the maintenance of different tissues and organs
e be able to describe how stems cells can be harnessed for regenerative and therapeutic potential
e develop verbal and written communication skills though a written review and student presentations.

Grade Policy:
Based on 400 points total, to be determined as follows:

150 points Three hourly exams 50 pts/exam

50 points Final Exam

50 points Attendance

50 points Class participation

50 points Paper [see below]

50 points Student presentation
Each hourly exam and the final exam will be short answer or multiple-choice. All exams will be open book
exams. The final exam will be comprehensive with a focus on the last quarter of the course.

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Grade Scale:

A > 93% Cc 73 - 76%
A- 90 - 92% C- 70 - 72%
Bt 87 - 89% D+ 67 - 69%
B 83 - 86% D 63 - 66%
B- 80 - 82% D- 60 - 62%
ct 71-79% E < 60%

Course Overview

You must have an active University e-mail address and it is your responsibility to check your University
e-mail, and to ensure that you have sufficient space to receive messages in that account.Course materials
will be available in Blackboard or e-mails.

There is no specific textbook for this course. Original research papers will be available on Blackboard or
e-mail attachments.

You are responsible for reading all lecture material, as well as for any announcements made in class.

All material covered on tests and exams come directly from lecture material and Blackboard posted
materials.

This is not a required course as such you have elected to enroll in this class and your attendance is
mandatory-any absence requires a medical document acceptable to Dr. Wang.

Paper for the class

An original “topic review paper” of 2-3 pages is required of all students. Paper must include literature
citations of a minimum of 2 articles.

A list of potential topics will be provided, but students are not limited to the topics on that list—feel free
to suggest a topic of interest. Subject to approval by Dr. Wang any subject relating to stem cell
development or application may be suitable.

Each proposed topic and proposed reference list must be submitted electronically to Dr. Wang, for
approval, on or before November 2.

A well-written finished paper must be submitted electronically to Dr. Wang on or before Reading day.
You are also required to discuss (~20-30 minutes) your paper with the class.

Academic Integrity Policy: Any student who cheats, facilitates cheating by other students or otherwise violates
the Standards of Academic Integrity as outlined in the Undergraduate Bulletin will receive the grade of E for
this course. The case will be referred to the University Judicial System.

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ABIO 413 Lecture Schedule
8-28-Tu 1
8-30-Th 2
9-4-Tu a
9-6-Th 4
9-11-Tu 5
9-13-Th 6
9-18-Tu 7
9-20-Th 8
9-25-Tu 9
9-27-Th 10
10-2--Tu 1
10-4-Th 12
10-9-Tu 13
10-11-Th 14
10-16-Tu 15
10-18-Th 17
10-23-Tu 18
10-25-Th 19
10-30-Tu 20
11-1-Th 21
11-6-Tu 22.
11-8-Th 23
11-13-Tu 24
11-15-Th 25.
11-20-Tu 26
11-22-Th 27
11-27-Tu 28
11-29-Th 29
12-4-Tu 30
12-6-Th 31
Exam Week

Introduction to Course

Introduction to Cell Culture and technologies

Introduction to Stem Cell: Stem Cell Basics-1

Introduction to Stem Cell: Stem Cell Basics-2

Embryonic Stem Cells

Teratocarcinoma Stem Cells

Exam 1

F9 teratocarcinoma stem cell differentiation mutants
Retinoid differentiation mechanisms

Retinoid Signal Pathway 1

Retinoid Signal Pathway 2

Retinoids induce stem cell differentiation via epigenetic changes
Cloning of A Pluripotent Substaining Factor

Exam 2

Regeneration in the fresh water flatwarm-1 (by Dr. Orokos)
Regeneration in the fresh water flatwarm-2 (by Dr. Orokos)
Induction of pluripotency in somatic cells

Cellular Reprogramming to Pluripotency Reverses Cell Age
Chromatin-based mechanism for maintaining pluripotency of ES cells
Cancer and cancer stem cells

Hematopoietic Stem Cells-Leukemia

Exam 3

Diabetes-beta cell therapy

CRISPR and Technologies

Wnt signaling

Oct 4 and embryogenesis

Sickle Cell Anemia therapy

Student Presentation or review

Student Presentation

Student Presentation

Exam 4

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ABIO 425 Molecular Biology Fall Syllabus

Course number: ABIO 425

Class no:

Credit Hours: 3

Lecture times: Monday, Wednesday and Friday — 10:35-11:30AM
Lecture location: Earth Sciences 147

Instructor: Dr. Gabriele Fuchs, PhD

E-mail: gfuchs@albany.edu

Office: Life Sciences 2033F

Office Hours: Thu 1:30 AM — 2:30 PM and Fr 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM. Office hours can be in-personor via
Zoom. If you need help you can also ask questions before, during or after class.

Contacting Dr. Fuchs: I strongly prefer that you contact me by e-mail. Include ABIO425 in the subject line.
Any changes to the syllabus, course outline, schedule, office hours, or other pertinent information will be
posted to Blackboard and sent to students via email with as muchnotice as possible.

Prerequisites: ABIO 212Y, and ABIO 365 is a pre/co-requisite.

Catalog Course Description: : In this upper-level course, we will cover the molecular mechanisms that govern
gene expression and its regulation. The course is intended for biochemistry majors, and biology majors
interested in this topic as well as others planning careers in the biomedical sciences.

Learning Objectives: At the end of this course successful students will:

1. able to provide an in-depth molecular and mechanistic explanation of the mechanisms of
cellular gene expression in bacteria and eukaryotes.

2. able to describe theoretical and practical approaches to studying macromolecular structures and
their organization within the cell.

3. gain mastery of the theoretical and practical approaches to genetic engineering and be able to
apply these principles to practical situations.

4. have the skills to analyze data from the primary literatureand should be able to read and answer
questions about a scientific publication.

Course Materials:

Text: Molecular Biology Fifth Edition, Robert F. Weaver, McGraw Hill (978-0-07-352532-4). In addition to the
hard cover book, the bookstore carries the loose-leaf version, which is identical, but not bound into a book, and

therefore cheaper (Note that you will not be able to sell the loose-leaf version back to the bookstore). No access
code will be required for this class,so a used book will suffice.

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Readings and course overview: The reading for the course is listed below. They will be covered in this
order, but not assigned to weeks as it may take us more than one week/class to get through a specific topic.
You should make an effort to read the text before coming to class; thetext will help you understand the
lecture, as well as any additional information material presented and explained in class but is not mentioned in
the textbook.

You should already know the material listed under Background; it is a review of IntroductoryGenetics and
Biochemistry. I will not cover them in detail in the lecture. I will review some standard techniques at the
beginning, others I will describe when I refer to them during the semester. There is a useful Table on pages xix
and xx that list the pages on which specific techniques are described. The text is complementary to the lectures
and will be very useful. The exams will be based on the material covered in the lectures.

Blackboard Material: The Syllabus, PowerPoint slides, practice questions and Bioinformatics assignment will
be posted on Blackboard. Other course materials will not be distributed in class. It is recommended that you
download each lecture and bring it to class either on some form ofdigital media or as a printed copy.

Grade Policy:
Your final grade will be calculated from a total of 100 points. The pre-class quiz is worth 5 points. Three

exams will count for 20 points each, and the online bioinformatics assignments is worth 10 points. In
addition, there will be five VoiceThread assignments worth 2 points each and ten group discussions worth 1
point each. Class attendance and participation (e.g. asking, and answering class questions) will count for 5
points.

Final letter grades will not be awarded competitively but will be based on the knowledge youhave achieved.
The following averages will earn the indicated letter grade:
A>95; A- 94-88; B+ 87-81; B 80-75; B- 74-70; C+ 69-67; C 66-63; C- 62-60; D 59-50; E <49.

Student Assessment:

1. Exams (summative assessment)
There will be three exams, which will count 20 points each towards your final grade. All examswill require
short answers and data interpretation and correlating it to the class material.

e The University’s Standards of Academic Integrity as defined in the Undergraduate Bulletin
(http://www.albany.edu/undergraduate_bulletin/regulations.html) will be strictly enforced.

e A make-up exam for a missed exam will be given only for valid excuses and will require a note
from the Dean’s office or instructor 48 hours prior to the exam (see also
https://www.albany.edu/health_center/medicalexcuse.shtml) . Make-up exams will be scheduled
about one week after the regular exam. If you have missed an exam with a potentially valid excuse,
it is your responsibility to contact me immediately to find out when themake-up will be given. A
delay may result in missing the make-up without a valid excuse. See also for details
http://www.albany.edu/undergraduateeducation/examinations.php

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e According to New York State Education Law (Section 224-a), students observing a religious holiday are
allowed a make-up exam. However, you students must notify me of such conflictlatest by Wednesday,
September 1*.

e We will practice how to answer examples for exam questions in class and through VoiceThread
assignments. To practice for the summative assessment, students will need to

listen to lectures which presents and clarifies the most important concepts and learn about

experimental techniques

read the textbook for further context/information of the big concepts.

use the concepts to respond to a specific problem

reflect on their own thinking by comparing it to the thinking of others

integrate their understanding of multiple concepts

compare and evaluate potential solutions to a problem

°

00000

Learning sequence that provides this practice will look approximately as follows:

Information

1.

students will have access to all PowerPoint presentations for the
sequence.

2. students will go through the PowerPoint slides that clarify the
concepts,

3. analyze and articulate their initial thinking about the experimental
data presented for the assignment,

4. share their individual responses with other students via voicethread.

5. students will listen or read their classmates’ presentation and

interact with them classmate by critiquing their thinking or wording.

students will receive feedback from the instructor making
suggestions for revisions on their assignments.

2. Assignments:
Class will have three types of assignments:
i. Assignment type J are class discussions on a sample experiment; these discussions occur in
class and in groups via Blackboard.
ii. Assignment type 2 are practice questions where you will be given a piece of data and some
information how this piece of data was generated. You need to then explain and interpret thedata
through a VoiceThread (2 points). In addition, you are encouraged to listed to your classmates’
VoiceThread presentation to have other examples. You are also encouraged to giveconstructive
feedback, specifically stating what was done well or what you liked about their presentation, and
what they could improve on.
iii. | The bioinformatics assignment (type 3) requires you to select a human gene and follow thegene

and its RNA product from its birth (transcription) through processing and translation.

Assignments and Due Dates:
Pre-class Quiz (5%): due 25-Aug end of day
e Bioinformatics #1: pick a human gene of interest, due 10-Sep end of day

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e Bioinformatics #2: identify the promoter sequence, due 22-Sep end of day

e Bioinformatics #3: show chromatin marks; feedback due 4-Oct end of day

« Bioinformatics #4: determine splice isoforms and exons; due 20-Oct end of day

e Bioinformatics #5, 6: sequence alignment, reverse translation; due 3-Nov end of day
e Bioinformatics #7: identify microRNA binding sites; feedback due 12-Nov end of day
e Bioinformatics #8: identify CRISPR sgRNA; feedback due Dec-6 end of day

Assignments are due as indicated on Blackboard. The due dates for all assignments are harddeadlines,
no exceptions!

Course Policies:

1. Attendance Policy: Class attendance is expected and is strongly recommended.

2. COVID Policy: Please wear a mask whenever in the classroom. No eating or drinking in the
classroom. If you show symptoms, please get a diagnostic test.

3. Standards of academic integrity: As noted in the graduate bulletin: “As a community of scholars, the
University at Albany has a special responsibility to integrity and truth. By examining, analyzing, and
scrutinizing ideas and assumptions, scholarly inquiry produces the timely and valuable knowledge that
guide and inform important and significant decisions, policies, and choices. Our duty to be honest,
methodical and careful in the attribution of data and ideas to their sources establishes the foundations of
our work. Misrepresenting or falsifyingscholarship undermines the essential trust on which our community
depends. Every member ofthe community, including both faculty and students, shares an interest in
maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity.” For more information and information regarding
theconsequences of academic dishonesty, please see
http://www.albany.edu/undergraduate_bulletin/regulations.html and
http://www.albany.edu/studentconduct/27179.php

4. Accommodations for students with disabilities: If you need accommodations because of a disability, if
you have emergency medical information to share with me, or if you need specialarrangements in case the
building must be evacuated, please inform me immediately. To request academic accommodations (for
example, a note taker), students must contact Disability Resource Center, Phone: (518) 442-5490,
http://www.albany.edu/disability/). For additional help you may contact the Office of Academic Support
Services (http://www.albany.edu/academics/advising.shtml).

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Class Schedule Overview:

Topic Book Assignment
Chapter

Background: history, basic genetics, 1-5 Pre-class Quiz (5%),

biochemistry, techniques

Bacterial Transcription 6

Operons: regulation of transcription 7

Major Shifts in Bacterial Transcription 8

DNA Protein Interaction in Bacteria 9 Bioinformatics #1

Eukaryotic Transcription 10, 11 Bioinformatics #2

Transcription Activators in Eukaryotes 12

Chromatin and Its Effect on Transcription 13 Bioinformatics #3

RNA Processing: Splicing 14 Bioinformatics #4

RNA Processing: Capping and 15

Polyadenylation

Translation 17-19 Bioinformatics #5, 6

Post-transcriptional Control of Gene 16 Bioinformatics #7

Expression

DNA Replication and Repair 20, 21

Homologous Recombination, CRISPR 22 Bioinformatics #8

Important dates:

Mon, August 23: Classes begin at 8:00am

Tue, August 24: Late registration begins. Late registration fee charged.

Sun, August 29: Last day to drop semester length course with 0% financial liability

Mon, August 30: Last day to add semester length course without permission of instructorFri, September
3: Last day of late registration for the semester

Fri, September 3: Last day to add semester length course with permission of instructorFri, September
3: Last day to drop semester length course without receiving a "W" Sun, September 5: Last day to
drop semester length courses with 30% financial liability Mon, September 6: Classes Suspended

Labor Day

Tue, September 7: Classes Resume

Sun, September 12: Last day to drop semester length courses with 50% financial liabilitySun, September
19: Last day to drop semester length courses with 70% financial liabilityMon, September 20: 100%
financial liability for dropped semester length courses

Fri, October 15: Exam 1

Thu, October 7: Midterm Point

Mon, October | 1-Tues, October 12: Classes Suspended, Fall Break

Wed, October 13 - Fri, November 12: Advance Registration for Winter 2020-21 and Spring 2021 Mon,
November |: Last day for UNDERGRADUATE students to drop semester length course ("W" assigned)
Fri, November 12: Exam 2

Wed, November 24-Sun, November 28: Classes Suspended Thanksgiving Break

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Mon, December 6: Last day for UNDERGRADUATE students to withdraw voluntarily from theUniversity and

receive "W" grades

Mon, December 6: Last day of classes

Tue, December 7: Reading Day

Mon, December 8 - Tue, December 14: Final Examinations
Mon, December 13: Exam 3 (8-10 am, further details TBD)
Tue, November 24: Last day of classes

Thu, December 17: Final grades posted

Sat, December 18: Official degree conferral date Fall 2020

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ABIO 426 Laboratory in Molecular Biology Fall 2021 Syllabus

Course number: ABIO 426

Class no:

Credit Hours: 2

Lecture times: Wednesday: 1:10-5:10 pm
Thursday: 1:30-5:30 pm

Lecture location: Biology 144

Instructor: Dr. Haijun Chen, PhD

E-mail: hchen01@albany.edu

Office: Life Sciences 1039

Office phone: 518-591-8854

Office Hours: 12:00-3:00 pm, appointment and Online via Zoom.

Prerequisites: Cell biology (ABIO 217 or ABIO 301), Biochemistry (ABIO 365), and Molecular Biology
(ABIO 425).

Catalog Course Description: ABIO 426 is an undergraduate laboratory course where students will perform
experiments similar to those in many contemporary biomedical laboratories. It mainly includes basic methods in
manipulating cDNA such as sub-cloning and site-directed mutagenesis of plasmid DNA.

The purpose of ABIO 426 is to introduce students to the practice of modern research in molecular biology
techniques. The course is organized to mimic real-life research and incorporates writing scientific reports and
giving a final presentation. The half-hour weekly lecture series focuses on instrumental techniques and explains
the methods used in the following lab.

Learning Objectives: At the end of this laboratory course successful students will:
1. Be able to explain the procedures of basic approaches in molecular biology.
2. Be able to the practice of experiments undertaken in modern research in molecular biology.
3. Critically analyze, evaluate, and clearly present experimental results.
4. Communicate experimental findings in written and oral form.

Course Materials:

Reference book: Molecular Cloning--A laboratory Manual by Sambrook and Russell
Lab fee: payable at the Chemistry Store (CAS)

Course Overview:

1. Justification under COVID-19

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e Students are divided into two groups and rotate to work on the bench.
e¢ Maximal 6 students work in the lab classroom.
e Every student works on bench independently to keep social distances.

2. Independence, Responsibility, and Challenge

Students are encouraged to perform most of experiments independently in this laboratory course, although
students are organized in pairs. In one or two specific experiments, students will be required to work in pairs
because of limited resources. Students will be working with one sub-cloning project for seven weeks, which has
been used in this laboratory course in past. Experiment in each session always depends on your success in the
prior week. With great care from your part, the experiments will work.

3. Commercial kits for experimental materials

Many experiments in this course involve use of commercial kits for which manufacturers have provided nicely
illustrated operation manuals. Students are encouraged to visit the manufacturer's website to obtain the most up-
to-date versions of these manuals and to learn related information. These documents are also provided in
lecturer’s Eres for your convenience.

4. General Information and Expectations of Students

Your grade is earned by planning and performing experiments, documenting your work in your lab notebook,
and writing scientific reports. There is a quiz at the beginning of each experiment and an oral presentation at the
end of the course. As any laboratory course, standard lab fee is collected from students who stay beyond the
standard drop deadline. The lab manuals/guidelines will be available for download from lecturer’s Eres.

5. Attendance

Attendance in lectures and taking good lecture notes is expected. Supplementing the lecture notes with study
notes based on the information available in the experiment manual, in scientific journal articles, textbook, or
resources on the Internet is a good way to improve your chances to be successful in this course. Attendance in
all laboratory sessions is mandatory. In the event of an unexpected emergency or reasonable excuse, in general,
a documented excuse from Dean’s office will be required. Excused absence will not affect the grade. There may
be one make-up day to repeat unsuccessful experiments.

6. Preparation for the lab

Success in lab experiments depends on the preparation. You are expected to be well familiar with material in
the course manual as well as with any material posted in lecturer’s Eres. You should show an adequate
preparation in order to perform the experiment, which will be reflected in your quiz scores and lab performance
scores.

7. Academic honesty.
Honesty and academic integrity must be always preserved. It is your responsibility to be familiar with common
sense about academic integrity. Some examples of academic dishonesty are:

a) altering experimental data without clearly explaining the nature of alterations

b) intentional misrepresentation of the meaning of data

c) using other student’s data as if it was your data

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d) copying information from any source and presenting it as if it was your original answer
e) copying images from any source and presenting them as if they were created by you

f) sharing information about quiz questions with other students

g) altering the experimental set-up of other students without their permission

While working with your partner(s) is encouraged in the laboratory, you must write your notebook up
independently. Plagiarism will not be tolerated and will result in score zero on that lab report. Cheating in any
form will result in a failing grade and notification of Associate Dean of Students, Conduct and Student
Relations. No supplemental materials should be used during quizzes and the final exam. No student shall give,
sell, or otherwise distribute to others or publish any electronically available course materials or recordings made
during any course presentation without the written consent of the instructor.

8. Lab safety and policy

The teaching laboratory can be a dangerous place. A few hazards that are present include hot water or hot
surfaces, toxic or corrosive chemicals (ethidium bromide), live microorganisms (nonpathogenic strains of E.
coli), electricity, ultraviolet light, operating centrifuges, and broken glass. The general advice to safety is: know
what you are doing by preparing for lab.

You must follow basic safety rules to ensure safety for yourself and classmates during the class. Ignoring safety
rules in the laboratory will lead to oral warning on the first instance, and deduction of lab performance points
for each following instance. Serious intentional violations of safety rules will lead to the dismissal from the
course.

a. Always wear protective eyewear or UV-absorbing face shield when viewing DNA signals in agarose
gels and using a VU illustrator.

b. Wear gloves when required, or when you are working with dangerous chemicals. Replace gloves when
they become contaminated with toxic materials, such as ethidium bromide. Throw used gloves into the
trash.

c. Wear appropriate clothing. You are expected to wear a lab coat. You must wear closed shoes, and a shirt
that covers the midsection. Disallowed items of clothing include shorts, skirts, high-heeled and/or open-
toed shoes, sleeveless and/or low-cut shirts. Long pants, long sleeves, jeans, moderately loose clothing,
and comfortable shoes are recommended. Long hair must be tied back.

d. Do not eat or drink in the laboratory. Closed containers with food may be brought into the laboratory but
must be stored in your bag. You may eat or drink outside the laboratory if time permits. This includes
but is not limited to food, beverages, chewing gum, and cough drops. This is where most people lose lab
points, so be careful!

e. Wash your hands with soap and warm water before you start the experiments and after you leave the
class. This is important for two reasons: (i) it minimizes the risk of contaminating our bacterial cultures
with other microorganisms, and (ii) it minimizes the risk that bacteria from your experiments
contaminate your food.

. Familiarize yourself with the safety equipment in the lab. Never open the lid of a spinning centrifuge.

g. Ifan accident occurs, NOTIFY YOUR INSTRUCTOR IMMEDIATELY.

9. Waste materials
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waste (i.e., bacteria-contaminated vs. broken glass vs. used paper towels). Used bacterial cultures must be
handled in a very specific manner so that the organisms can be exterminated before disposal. If you’re not sure
which container is appropriate, ASK or READ THE SIGNS.

10. Cleanliness

It is important to maintain cleanliness in this laboratory. Even minor impurities on the glassware or on the
pipette tip may ruin an otherwise well-done biochemical experiment. For example, using the same pipette tip to
transfer two enzymes from their containers into your microcentrifuge tube will most surely contaminate the
stock of the second enzyme with the first one and will likely ruin the results for the whole class. You will be
working a lot with pippettors that use disposable tips. Discard the tip as soon as you do not need it. They are a
lot cheaper than the chemicals that you are working with. Most used plasticware, such as microcentrifuge tubes
or Falcon tubes (15 mL, 50 mL size) are for one-time use. Empty all the tubes before discarding them (it’s OK
to leave less than 50 wL in microcentrifuge tubes).

Each student is responsible for completely cleaning the workplace and all the glassware used. Lab benches must
be washed down with disinfectant cleaner both before and after you begin the day's experiments/exercises.
Leaving a mess will result in deduction of points.

Grade Policy

Students will be assessed as follows:
Learning Activity Points
Lab reports 5
Oral presentation 5
Pre-lab quizzes (10 quizzes, 10 points/quiz) 100
Lab notebooks 5
Lab performance (2 points/lab; 10 labs) 20
Final exam 15
Dry lab project report 30
Total 180

1. Lab reports (each 5 pts) associated with points are due on the designed due date (usually the next lab
period). These generally are scientific article format, including following parts (each part, | pts):
i. Title and Abstract or Summary
ii. Introduction and goal/purpose
iii. | Methods and materials
iv. Results
v.  Conclusion/discussion

e Every part can be concise but precise (less than 4 single-space pages, plus Tables/Figures).

e In Results section, graphs and tables are recommended, and these need figure and table legends.

e A submitted assignment will receive at least 4.0 pts to encourage writing practices.

e All written assignments must be typed or world-processed and double-spaced (no double sides typed).
Exceptions to this are mathematical problems which can be handwritten, but must be neatly presented
and logically organized.

e Sloppy presentations will result in partial or complete point deductions.

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e All assignments must be submitted at the beginning of lab to be considered "on time".

e Assignments turned in after the beginning of the class period on the due date will receive a 10%
deduction of the grade. Assignments turned in one day late will receive a 50% deduction of the grade.
Assignments more than one day (only work hours count; please do not submit assignment at midnight of
Friday) late will not be accepted and a grade of 0 points will be assigned.

2. Oral presentation of your work (5 pts) will be given by each group on the last day of lab. Each pair/group
of students will present any practice topic performed in lab. It does not matter if the same topic is chosen by
multiple pairs. Each pair presents 15 min sharp and then allows 2-5 min for Q &A.

3. Pre-lab quizzes will be given at the first 15 minutes of each lab meeting on the subject of that day's lab to
test your knowledge and preparation, except the first lab. The quiz questions are based on the material
presented in lecturer’s Eres. There will be total of 9-10 quizzes, about 10 pts each.

e Since the quiz is open, the quiz time is 15 minute sharp. It is expected that students answer the question
questions with their own description, based on their understandings of the concepts. If students copy
completely the answer from the lab handbook or guideline, the students will receive a grade of zero.

4. Lab notebooks (5 pts) will be collected for evaluation on the indicated date.

e You will be evaluated for general organization (not perfection), thoroughness of data collection, and
general neatness.

e Every exercise should have a date, title, and stated goal(s).

e¢ Whenever possible, data collection should be prepared as tables and /or graphs. Tables and graphs
should have completely labeled so that someone else (i.e., the instructor) could be able to follow
precisely what you did.

e Use ink for everything.

e Do not erase bad data or errors. Simply cross a line over it with an explanatory footnote.

e Do not use the notebook for anything other than for Molecular Biology lab course (e.g., avoid scribbling
unrelated information).

e Re-organization of Lab Notebook at the end will result in at least 50% reduction, as Lab notebook is
used to record experimental procedures and results on-time and to make summary shortly after each
exercise.

5. Lab performance (2pts per session) is a significant part of your grade.

e Evaluation of it is based on the instructor’s perception of your general preparedness, organization,
motivation and effort, efficient use of time during the lab sessions, benchwork practices, and compliance
with lab rules.

* Have you taken time to familiarize yourself with the exercise before class?
+ Are you aware of what you are attempting to accomplish?
* Do you know what to expect in terms of experimental results?
* Can you tell if there’s a problem, or if something isn’t working out as planned?
+ Ifthere is a problem, do you have any idea how to correct it?
* Do you understand why you are doing each step of the procedure? In other words: how immersed
are you in your understanding of the experiment of the day?
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e Also, common reasons for loosing lab performance points are listed below. Four point per lab.
+ Lab performance point losses are usually one pint per infraction. However, this may be increased if
the offense is repeated, dangerous, or excessive.
+ Lab Performance Point Loss Key:

1
2
3:
4.
5.
6.
7.
8

. no lab coat

lack of organization/preparation

. repeated failure to follow instructions

failure to supervise, finish, or continue experiment e improper attire
inefficient use of time

poor cleanup before and after each exercise
food /gum/drinks
uncooperative or disruptive behavior.

6. Final exam (15 pts). The purpose of the exams is to evaluate (1) your understanding of the theory behind
the technique and (2) your ability to interpret the meaning of the data obtained.

7. Dry lab project report (30 pts). The sub-cloning work can be done on the computer with suitable software
and bioinformatics. Every student has their own project to show how to complete a sub-cloning work. The
report will tell how the work be done from the design to the result, as well as the techniques that will be
used in the real lab procedures.

Grade Scale: The following grading scale will be used to determine your grade.

A (93%)
B+ (87%)
B- (80%)
re] (73%)
Dt (67%)
D- ~—- (60%)

Am
B
C+

(90%)
(83%)
(77%)
(70%)
(63%)
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ABIO 426 Lab Schedule
Aug. 25/26 Introduction / Organizational meeting

Practice for use of micro-pipettors; Application of Bio-statistics
Sept.01/02 Making Agar Plates (LB-Ampicillin Agar plates)
Sept. 08/09 Blue/White Cloning of a DNA Fragment (1): Transformation
Sept. 15/16 Blue/White Cloning of a DNA Fragment (2): Isolation and Quantification of Plasmid DNA: Mini
Preparation
Sept. 22/23 Blue/White Cloning of a DNA Fragment (3): Cleavage Plasmid DNA by Restriction Enzymes
Sept. 29/30 Blue/White Cloning of a DNA Fragment (4): Analysis of DNA by Agarose Gel Electrophoresis
Oct. 06/07 Blue/White Cloning of a DNA Fragment (5): Extraction of DNA segments with gel purification
Oct. 13/14 Blue/White Cloning of a DNA Fragment (6): Rapid Ligation of DNA fragments and

transformation (A)

Oct. 20/21

Oct. 27/28

Nov. 03/04
Nov. 10/11
lab

Nov. 18/19
Nov. 25/26
Dec. 02/03

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) & verification of PCR products

Computer Analysis of DNA Sequence Information

Site-Directed pfu-mutagenesis of Plasmid DNA

Blue/White Cloning of a DNA Fragment (7): DNA Ligation of plasmid DNA fragments (B), dry

Oral Presentations
No class (Thanksgiving Break)

Final Exam

Note: Syllabus may be subject to change.

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ABIO 429 Molecular Virology Spring 2022 Syllabus

Course number: ABIO 429

Class no: 8479

Credit Hours: 3

Lecture times: Tuesdays and Thursday at 10:30 — 11:50 am
Lecture location: BB 137

Instructor: Dr. Cara Pager, PhD (She, Her, Hers)

E-mail: ctpager@albany.edu
Office: Life Sciences 2051

Instructor: Dr. Ing-Nang Wang, PhD

E-mail: ingnang@albany.edu
Office: Life Sciences 2082

Office Hours: Dr. Pager & Dr. Wang — Monday and Wednesday 1:00 — 2:00 pm

Contacting the instructors: The best way to get help from Drs. Pager and Wang is to ask questions during,
before, or after class or to attend office hours. Please send an e-mail that you plan to attend office hours with
ABIO 429 in the subject line and include a list questions you want to discuss. Questions submitted by email
may require an office visit for explanation. Please do not call and leave questions via voicemail.

Pre-requisites: The pre-requisites for undergraduates include Introductory Genetics (ABIO 212Y) and Cell
Biology (ABIO 217 or ABIO 301). Additionally, Biological Chemistry I (ABIO 365) is also a requisite for this
course and may be taken as a co-requisite. If you have not completed these prerequisites, please withdraw from
the class or you will be deregistered automatically unless you have made special arrangements with the
instructors.

Course Description: This is an introduction to the fundamentals of molecular virology. It is intended for
biology majors and others planning a career in the biomedical sciences. The course covers the molecular
strategies used by different viruses to enter cells, transcribe and replicate their genetic material, assemble,
interact with the host interactions and evolve. These basic principles will provide the foundation to examine the
strategies applied to control and prevent viral infections.

Learning Objectives: At the end of this course students should understand and be able to describe: the basic
properties of viruses; the techniques and approaches used to study viruses; the replication strategies employed
by different viruses; how viruses subvert their host to establish an infection and the consequences of such
interactions on pathogenesis. Students are expected to develop an understanding of these fundamental
principles such that they are able to think through and make predictions regarding: the control and prevention of
viral infections; and the evolution, emergence and extinction of viruses. The application of concepts, critical
thinking and data analysis will be further developed through review of current literature.

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Course requirements

1. Textbook and Readings:
“Principles of Virology Volume I: Molecular Biology and Volume II: Pathogenesis and Control”’, 4th edition.
Authors: Jane Flint, Vincent R. Racaniello, Glenn F. Rall, Anna Marie Skalka. Publisher: Wiley.
Principles of Virology, Bundle (Volume I & ID)
e Print ISBN 9781555819514
e eISBN 9781555819521

Principles of Virology Volume I: Molecular Biology:
e Print ISBN 9781555819330
e eISBN 9781555818951

Principles of Virology Volume II: Pathogenesis and Control
e Print ISBN 9781555819347
e¢ eISBN 9781555818968

Please note these textbooks are not required but rather recommended. We will mostly use Principles of
Virology Volume I: Molecular Biology.

Any additional readings from the original scientific literature will be posted on Blackboard.

2. Lecture materials:

All lecture materials, such as lecture notes, pre-recorded lectures and additional reading, will be available for
download from Blackboard Learn 9.1 https://blackboard.albany.edu/ Lecture materials will be available for
download prior to the class starting time.

3. Exam format: (90 points total, 45% of final grade)

There will be three exams given, each worth 30 points. The exams are not cumulative i.e., each exam will only
cover the materials covered after the previous exam and before the current exam (see class schedule for details).
Examinations will be essay and short answer format and data interpretation.

The only individuals allowed to take a makeup exam are those who missed an exam with a legitimate reason as
established by the University [For medical excuses see www.albany.edu/health_center/medicalexcuse.shtml].
That means the instructors should receive a memo from the Undergraduate Dean’s Office stating that the
student has a valid excuse for missing an exam and appropriate accommodation should be provided to him or
her. Any missed exam will be made-up at the end of the semester and will be cumulative (i.c., cover
material from lectures 1-21).

4. Assignments:

Assignment 1 will consist of 2 short written assignments. (30 points, 15% of grade)

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For Assignment 1, all students are required to listen to at least two “This Week in Virology (TWiV)” podcasts
(http://www.microbe.tv/twiv/). The assignment can be any podcast (except the weekly COVID-19 medical
update with Dr. Daniel Griffin) aired between January 1, 2018 — April 30, 2022. Students are then required to
submit a written report on the TWiV podcast that gives an overview of the podcast, what new knowledge about
viruses did you gain, and if you had to submit two questions what would they be? Please note this assignment is
not a collaborative assignment and should be completed independently. The written reports should be a
minimum of 300 words, typed with double-spacing. Assignments should be submitted via Blackboard by
11:59pm on the due date. Late assignments will NOT be accepted or graded.

The dues dates for Assignment | are:

Assignment 1.1: Friday, February 11, 2022
Assignment 1.2: Friday, March 11, 2022

Assignment 2 will consist of | short in-class presentation. (20 points, 10% of grade)

For Assignment 2, students will give a short presentation in-class on an article about viruses in the news. The
presentation should be 3-5 minutes in length, with 5 minutes assigned for questions from the instructors and
peers. The presentation will be scored out of 20 points; 15 points will be assigned for the presentation, and the
remaining 5 points will be given based on the student’s response to questions submitted by students and the
instructors. Each student is expected to present a unique topic. PDF or weblink of the news article must be
submitted to the instructors for approval and posting on Blackboard by latest Monday, February 7, 2022
at 11:59pm. If duplicate articles/topics are presented, the individual who submitted the article last will be asked
to find and submit a new topic. In-class presentations of the news article will be during lectures 7 and 8
(February 17 & 22, 2022). /f vou miss giving a presentation in either lecture, you will receive 0 for Assignment
2. There will be no make-up assignment.

Assignment 3: (40 points, 20% of final grade)

For Assignment 3, five ABIO 429 students will work together as a team. You can identify your own team-
mates. If you don’t know anyone in the class, please contact the instructors and we will assist in identifying a
team-mate. Assignment 3 is composed of two parts: 1) creating an informational pamphlet on an example of
how viruses are used as tools in biotechnology, agriculture, and medicine; and 2) giving a formal presentation to
the class on your topic.

e Informational pamphlet (20 points): The following sections should be included on the informational
poster/pamphlet: 1) a description of the virus; 2) an overview of the technology; 3) how are viruses
used in this technology; and 4) the advantages and disadvantages of the technology. Below are some
examples of topics that can be considered:

- Using viruses such as myxoma virus, reovirus, measles virus or poliovirus as oncolytics
- Phage therapy e.g. using bacteriophages to control bacterial infections in honey bees

- Using viruses as viral vectors for gene therapy

- Using viruses in agriculture e.g. for pest control, plant breeding or protection

- Using viruses in nanotechnology

- Using viruses as tools in molecular biology such as expression vectors, to visualize RNA

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In creating this pamphlet each student is expected to contribute equally to the informational
poster/pamphlet. Each team may choose the particular topic they wish to develop a pamphlet for
however, student teams must submit the names of the team members, the virus topic and the specific
sub-section presented by each team member before Spring break on March 11, 2022. If more than
one group chooses the same topic, the topic choice will be given to the group first to submit their
topic to the instructors. The final informational pamphlet should be submitted as a PDF via
Blackboard by 11:59 pm on Reading day, May 4, 2021. The grade for the team project will be
based on the design and content of the informational pamphlet. One grade for the pamphlet will be
given to the entire team. The informational pamphlet will be graded out of 20 points (or 10%)
towards the grade for Assignment 3.

In creating these informational pamphlets, it is imperative to give credit where credit is due i.e.,
make sure you cite any images, literature or websites you use at the end of your pamphlet.

e Class presentation (20 points): A presentation by each team will be given in lectures 22-24. Each
group will be given 20 minutes to present and 5 minutes allocated for questions. All team members
are expected to contribute to the preparation and delivery of the presentation. This presentation
should not be a single slide of the informational pamphlet, but rather in the format of a scientific
presentation. The team presentation will be graded out of 20 points (or 10%). Each student will be
individually evaluated on content and knowledge of the topic (15 points), and presentation (5
points). The grade for Assignment 3 will be scored by both the students and instructors. By
participating in this peer-review, students will receive points/credit towards the overall Class

Participation score.

5. Class participation:
Attendance in the class is expected. Not attending class nor participating will impact your grade.

6. Grading policy:
Grades in this class are not curved. Your grade will be what you earned, regardless of how well or poorly the

rest of the class does.

Grades for the semester will be determined as follows:

ABIO 429

Points Percent
Midterm exam | 30 15%
Midterm exam 2 30 15%
Midterm exam 3 30 15%
Assignment | 30 15%
Assignment 2 20 10%
Assignment 3 40 20%
Class participation 20 10%
Total 200 100%

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Final grades will be awarded using the following division of letter grades:
A 95-100%, A- 90-94%, B+ 85-89%, B 80-84%, B- 75-79%, C+ 70-75%, C 65-69%, C- 60-64%, D+ 55-59%,
D 50-54%, D- 45-49%, E 0-44%

Incomplete Grades: An incomplete grade is given only when the student has nearly completed the course but
due to circumstances beyond the student's control the work is not completed on schedule. The date for the
completion of the work is specified by the instructors but will not be later than one month before the end of the
subsequent semester. The grade I is automatically changed to E if the work is not completed by this date.

7. Attendance Policy:
Students are expected to review all course material posted on Bb in a timely fashion and on or before posted
deadlines. Students are expected to attend scheduled synchronous class meetings.

8. Absences:

In the case of illness, you should let an instructor know that you cannot attend at least 1-hour before but must
contact the instructor less than 24 hours after the absence. All missed work must be arranged with the
instructor(s) and made up within one week of the absence unless otherwise stated by the instructor. We follow
the University’s medical excuse policy: https://www.albany.edu/health_center/medicalexcuse.shtml

9. Absence Due to Religious Observance:

We follow New York State Education Law (Section 224-a) and excuse students, without penalty, for absence
due to religious beliefs. Students should notify the instructor(s) of their intent to miss class due to a religious
observance at least | week prior to the absence.
https://www.albany.edu/undergraduate_bulletin/regulations.html

10. Reasonable accommodation policy:

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for students with documented physical, sensory, systemic,
medical, cognitive, learning and mental health (psychiatric) disabilities. If you believe you require
accommodation in this class, please notify the Disability Access and Inclusion Student Services (DAISS)
Resource Center (518- 442-5490; daiss@albany.edu). Upon verification and registration, DAISS will provide
you with a letter that you should give to the instructors. You will be given extra time to complete the Midterm
exams.

11. Academic integrity and misconduct:

Cheating on exams is considered to be in violation of the Standards of Academic Integrity outlined in the
Undergraduate Bulletin. As senior students, we are relying on your integrity to neither take someone else’s
work as your own nor allow a peer to take your work without having contributed to the effort. Please note,
Assignment 1 is not a collaborative assignment. If we identify any form of collaboration or duplication of work
all students involved will receive zero. Copying an answer from a colleague, submitting the same answer, or
copy ideas or words from another source is plagiarism. Plagiarism or any other breach in academic integrity is a
violation of the UAlbany Academic Integrity standards and can result in an E for the class. For more
information see: https://www.albany.edu/undergraduate_bulletin/regulations.html

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12. Procedures for Resolving Academic Grievances:

Students who seek to challenge an academic grade or evaluation of their work in a course may request a review
of the evaluation by filing an academic grievance with The Graduate Academic Council (GAC), as described in
the Graduate Bulletin. https://www.albany.edu/graduatebulletin/requirements degree.htm#academic grievance

13. The Undergraduate Bulletin:

For more information on grading, absences, academic integrity, and other regulations for this and other graduate
courses, please see the graduate bulletin for more information:

https://www.albany.edu/undergraduate_bulletin/

14, Campus and Workplace Violence Prevention:

The University at Albany is committed to providing a safe learning and work environment for the University’s
community. The University will respond promptly to threats, acts of violence and acts of aggression by
employees, students and/or members of the public against employees and members of the campus community.
See the following document for more information:

https://www.albany.edu/hr/assets/Campus_ Violence Prevention.pdf

15. Allegations of Unlawful Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Policy & Procedures for Complaints:
Students may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against
based upon a protected characteristic. Please see the full policy here: https://www.albany.edu/general-
counsel/assets/Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures Revised_6- 20014.pdf

16. UAlbany Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

As a student there may be times when personal stressors interfere with your academic performance
and/or negatively impact your daily life. The University at Albany Counseling and Psychological
Services (CAPS) provides free, confidential services including individual and group psychological
counseling and evaluation for emotional, social and academic concerns. Given the COVID pandemic,
students may consult with CAPS staff remotely by telephone, email or Zoom appointments regarding
issues that impact them or someone they care about. For questions or to make an appointment, call
(518) 442-5800 or email consultation@albany.edu. Visit www.albany.edu/caps/ for hours of operation
and additional information

If your life or someone else’s life is in danger, please call 911. If you are in a crisis and need help
right away, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

Students dealing with heightened feelings of sadness or hopelessness, increased anxiety, or
thoughts of suicide may also text “GOT5” to 741741 (Crisis Text Line).

**%%Please note: The instructors reserve the right to change the syllabus, schedule of lectures, and
assignment and exam requirements at any point during the Spring 2022 semester.****

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Class Schedule:
Date Day
25-Jan Tues
27-Jan Thurs
1-Feb Tues
3-Feb Thurs
8-Feb Tues
10-Feb Thurs
11-Feb Fri
15-Feb Tues
17-Feb Thurs
22-Feb Tues
24-Feb Thurs
1-Mar Tues
3-Mar Thurs
8-Mar Tues
10-Mar Thurs
11-Mar Fri
15-Mar Tues
17-Mar Thurs
22-Mar Tues
24-Mar Thurs
29-Mar Tues
31-Mar Thurs
5-Apr Tues
7-Apr Thurs
12-Apr Tues
14-Apr Thurs
19-Apr Tues
21-Apr Thurs:
26-Apr Tues
28-Apr Thurs
3-May Tues
4-May Wed

-May Wed
10-May Tues

22

22
24

Topic

Overview of the course

Introduction, virus structure and classification
Attachment and entry

Attachment and entry

Synthesis of RNA from RNA templates

Synthesis of RNA from RNA templates

Assignment 1.1 due at 11:59 pm (submit through Bb)
Exam 1 covering lectures 2-6

ABIO 429: Assignment 2 In-class presentations
ABIO 429: Assignment 2 In-class presentations
ABIO 529: Journal club presentation

Replication and Transcription strategies for DNA viruses
Replication and Transcription strategies for DNA viruses
Replication and Transcription strategies for DNA viruses
Reverse transcription and integration

Reverse transcription and integration

Assignment 1.2 due at 11:59 pm (Submit through Bb)
Spring break

Spring break

Processing of viral pre-mRNA

Translational control

Exam 2 covering lectures 9-15

Intracellular trafficking

Virus assembly and maturation

Virus assembly and maturation

Innate immune response

Evolution and emerging viruses

Bacteriophages and other weird viruses

Exam 3 covering lectures 16-21

Assignment 3 - Student presentations

ABIO 529 Student Presentation

Assignment 3 - Student presentations

Assignment 3 - Student presentations

Reading day

ABIO 429 Pamphlet for Assignment 3 — Bb submit by 11:59 pm

Make-up exam 8:00-10:00 am

Re-registration

Lecturer
INW/CTP
INW

CTP

CTP

CTP

CTP

CTP/INW
CTP/INW

INW
INW
INW
CTP
CTP

CTP
CTP

CTP
INW
INW
INW
INW
INW

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ABIO 435 Methods in Biotechnology

Course number: ABIO 435

Class no:

Credit Hours: 2

Lab times: Tuesday 1:15-5:15 PM
Lab location: Biology 144

Course Coordinator: Dr. Sho-Ya Wang
E-mail: sywang@albany.edu

Office: Biology 232

Phone: (518) 591-8829

Office Hours: E-mail for an appointment.

Lab Teaching Assistant: note name, office location and hours:

Re-registration

Spring Syllabus

Prerequisites: ABIO 201 and ABIO 202Z. Pre-requisite or Co-requisite: ABIO 365 or permission of the

instructor.

Course Description: This laboratory course is designed to provide training in modern techniques used in
Forensic and Biomedical fields. These will include sequential methods for RT-PCR, PCR product cloning,
analysis of recombinant plasmid clones, PCR-based VNTR genotyping, Restriction Fragment Length
Polymorphism analysis, immunoblotting and immunofluorescence staining. One laboratory period each week.

Course Objectives: Students who complete this course will:

e Be able to explain the foundational principles underlying routine techniques used in biotechnology.
e Be able to describe the reagent requirements, procedure and expected outcomes of different methods

used in biotechnology.

e Operate basic laboratory equipment and perform techniques in biotechnology competently.

e¢ Demonstrate the appropriate quantitative expertise as applies to biotechnology
e Be able to culture mammalian cells in the laboratory

e Detect and resolve procedural problems.

e Critically analyze, evaluate, and clearly present experimental results.
e Communicate experimental findings in written form.

Course Overview

Course materials will be available through Blackboard.

Blackboard Information:

To use Blackboard, you will need regular access to a desktop computer, laptop computer, or Chromebook.

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Some features of Blackboard do not work well on tablets or smartphones.

Student Assessment & Grade policy:

1. Midterm Exam 20 pts
2. Final Exam 20 pts
3. Lab Notebooks 20 pts
4. Preparedness Quizzes/ Lab Performance _40 pts

Total 100 pts

There will be a preparedness quiz at the beginning of each class starting 1/31/2018. There is no make-up for
these quizzes.

If you are unable to take the Midterm or Final Exams, you must have an official excuse and arrange a make-up
within 24 hours. If you miss the Exam without any official excuse, you will receive o point for the Exam.

Grade Scale:

A > 93% € 73 - 76%
A- 90 - 92% C- 70 - 72%
Bt 87-89% D+ 67-69%
B 83 - 86% D 63 - 66%
B- 80 - 82% D- 60 - 62%
C+ 77-79% E < 60%
Policies:

Academic Integrity. See Undergraduate Bulletin for details. Deviations will be treated according to University
regulations. Reference: http://www.albany.edu/undergraduate_bulletin/regulations.html

Attendance.

The lab for Methods in Biotechnology will meet once a week. You are expected to attend each lab as 40% of
your final grade comes from preparedness quizzes at the start of each lab, as well as your performance in lab.
Lab exercises cannot be made up. Unexplained/unapproved absences will result in a full letter reduction, per
absence, of your final grade. Reference: http://www.albany.edu/health_center/medicalexcuse.shtml

Tardiness. Do not underestimate the importance of being on time. The lab door will close when lab begins and
will not reopen until the quiz/lecture is done. If you are late, you will miss either essential lecture notes or a
quiz.

Grading discrepancies. Must be brought to the attention of your instructor no less than 24 hours and no more
than one week after the graded item is returned to you. No exceptions.

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Protective Clothing:
You are expected to wear a lab coat and safety glasses as necessary during each lab meeting.

Lab coats and safety glasses may be purchased at the Chemistry Store.
Gloves will be provided and used when handling RNA and dangerous chemicals.

Safety.

1.

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Wear a face mask properly at all times. You will not be allowed to remain in lab without a properly

worn mask.

Nothing consumable is allowed in this lab except during the two weeks of presentation. Nothing. No

food, water, coffee, cough drops, chewing gum. None.

Dress safely! Pull back long hair, no hats with brims, no shorts, no open-toed shoes.

Cell phones on silent.

Wash lab benches with disinfectant cleaner both before and after experiments. WASH YOUR HANDS

BEFORE WALKING OUT OF THE LAB, EVEN IF YOU ARE RETURNING.

ABIO 435 Tentative Schedule of Labs

1/29
2/5

2/12
2/19
2/26
3/5

3/12
3/19
3/26
4/2

4/9

4/16
4/23
4/30

Introduction

Mammalian Cell Culturing

RT-PCR I: total RNA preparation

RT-PCR IL: poly(A) RNA isolation

RT-PCR IIL: cDNA synthesis

RT-PCR IV: PCR and gel electrophoresis
Midterm Exam

No Class

PCR product cloning-ligation and transformation
Mini plasmid preparation and restriction pattern analysis
VNTR-DNA fingerprinting

Southern I-Paternity Test

Southern II

Final Exam

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ABIO 441 Molecular Neurobiology Syllabus Re-registration

ABIO 441 Molecular Neurobiology Fall 2021 Syllabus

Course number: ABIO 441

Class no:

Credit Hours: 3

Lecture times: Tuesday and Thursday 6:00-7:20 pm
Lecture location: Science Library 0205

Instructor: Dr. Ben Szaro, PhD
E-mail: bszaro@albany.edu
Office: Life Sciences 1059
Phone: 518-591-8852

Office Hours: Monday 4:30-6:00 pm and Tuesday 2:30-4:00 pm

Contacting the instructor: I plan to hold office hours in my office this semester, unless we are forced to
move them to Zoom becauseof the ever-changing rules of the pandemic. If so, you will be notified via
Blackboard on how to attend.

Outside of office hours, the best way to contact me is by email (bszaro@albany.edu). You may also try toreach
me by telephone (518-591-8852). I won't answer unless I'm in my office, but you may leave a message. Voice
messages are forwarded to my email. I will try to get back to you as quickly as possible (generally within 24
hours).

Pre-requisites: Biochemistry (ABIO 365) and either Cell Biology (ABIO 217 or ABIO 301) or Neurobiology
(ABIO 341)

Course Description: The molecular biology of learning, memory, neural development and neurological
disease. The course will relate the structure and function of receptors, second messengers, cytoskeletal proteins,
transcription factors and gene structure to their roles in the nervous system.

Learning Objectives: Students will gain the knowledge needed to read and critically evaluate the scientific
literatureof the biochemistry and molecular biology underlying brain structure and function in health and
disease.

Course Overview

1. Textbook and Readings
“Basic Neurochemistry: Molecular, cellular and medical aspects. 8th edition.” Siegel et al, Academic Press.
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separately in updates posted on Blackboard throughout the semester. Whenever possible, electronic copies will
be posted on the course web page prior to the day they are discussed.

2. Course web page:

We will use Blackboard to post announcements, assignments, lecture notes and readings.

3. Class participation:

Class attendance is expected, but not required. Although class participation is not counted directly in the course
grade, it is taken into consideration if your grade is borderline. This is especially important on dayslabeled
“Literature discussion”. On these days, you are expected to read the assigned papers before class.

4. Academic Integrity:

Failing grades are also given for plagiarism. Students will be expected to adhereto University standards of
academic integrity at all times, as outlined in the Undergraduate and Graduate Bulletins
(http://www.albany.edu/undergraduate_bulletin/regulations.html and
http://www.albany.edu/graduatebulletin/requirements_degree.htm#academic standards) Bulletins of the
University at Albany.

5. Absence policies:

Students who miss class are nonetheless responsible for the material covered during the class period, which
is available on the course website. The class adheres to the University at Albany's University'sMedical
Excuse Policy: (https://www.albany.edu/health_center/medicalexcuse.shtml)

With regard to absences due to religious observance: refer to New York State Education Law (Section 224-a)
whereby campuses are required to excuse, without penalty, individual students absent because ofreligious
beliefs, and to provide equivalent opportunities for make-up examinations, study, or work requirements missed
because of such absences. Students should notify the instructor in a timely manner.

Grade Policy:
Grades for the semester will be determined as follows:

midterm exam 45%
final exam 55%

Exams will typically be essay questions and problems (see below).

Examination format:

Exams are take-home. The exams will be posted online and are due on the dates listed in the class schedule. In
answering exam questions, you may refer to class notes and any published material. You willnot, however, be
permitted to work together with another classmate, or seek help from anyone, either orally or through
correspondence. Exams will emphasize topics covered in class “Lectures”, as well as the specific papers
covered in the “Discussions”. Exams must be emailed to the instructor (bszaro@albany.edu) by the end of
class on the dates indicated on the syllabus.

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Grading and the “curve”.

Grades in this class are not curved. Your grade will be what you earned, regardless of how well or poor the
rest of the class does. Exams and papers will typically be graded on an A to E scale. Grading is as follows: 4.0
(A) is given to an answer (or paper) that is accurate and addresses the question or topic at hand in a complete,
and appropriately logical and concise way. 3.0 (B) is given to an answer that is acceptable, but may contain
slight inaccuracies or is incomplete in some area that is necessary for the logical argument (for example,
presenting too much irrelevant information or failing to build a clean, logical argument). 2.0 (C) is given to an
answer that is partially correct but has major gaps or inaccuracies, making it unacceptable at the graduate
level. 1.0 (D) is given to an answer that demonstratesonly marginal understanding of a topic. 0.0 (E) is given
when the answer is missing or is completely inaccurate.

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Class Schedule:
Date Topic Text Readings (see
reading list for others)
Tu 08/24 Molecular Neuroanatomy — Structure and function Ch.1
Th 08/26 Cell membrane structure Ch. 2
Tu 08/31 Membrane transport Ch. 3
Th 09/02 Ion channels Ch. 4
Tu 09/07 Cell adhesion Ch. 9
Th 09/09 Literature discussion — Membranes and ion transport
Tu 09/14 The neuronal and glial cytoskeleton Ch. 6
Th 09/16 Axonal transport Ch. 8
Tu 09/21 Literature discussion — Cytoskeleton and transport
Th 09/23 Neurotransmitters, principles Ch, 12
Tu 09/28 Acetylcholine and its receptors Ch.13
Th 09/30 Neuropeptides Ch. 20
Tu 10/05 Excitatory amino acids Ch. 17
Th 10/07 Neurotrophins Ch. 29
Exam 1 Posted
Tu 10/12 Columbus Day; No Class
Th 10/14 G proteins and phosphoinositides Chs. 21, 23, 52
Tu 10/19 Cyclic nucleotides and Ca ** Chs, 22, 24
Exam 1 Due
Th 10/21 Protein phosphorylation Chs. 25, 26

Tu 10/26 Literature Discussion — Cell Signaling, Pt. 1

Th 10/28 Literature discussion — Cell Signaling, Pt. 2

Tu 11/02 Gene expression in the CNS — transcriptional control Ch. 27
Th 11/04 Gene expression in the CNS — post-transcriptional control

Tu 11/09 Literature discussion — Gene Expression

Th 11/11 Neurodegenerative Disease Chs. 41, 45, 48
Tu 11/16 Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementia Ch. 46, 47
Th 11/18 Molecular biology of Parkinson's disease Chs. 14, 49

Tu 11/23 Literature discussion — Neurodegenerative Diseases

Th 11/25 No class — Thanksgiving
Tu 11/30 Learning and memory Part I Ch. 56

Tu 12/02 Learning and memory Part 2
Last Class

Final Exam will be posted by 12/02/21
Final Exam Due: Tuesday, December 14, 7:45 pm

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ABIO 447 Cellular Aspects of Neurophysiology Spring 2020 Syllabus

Course number: ABIO 447

Class no:

Credit Hours: 3

Lecture times: Tue, Thu 08:45 — 10:05 AM
Lecture location: HU114

Instructor: Dr. Annalisa Scimemi, PhD
E-mail: ascimemi@albany.edu

Office: Biology 329

Phone: 518-442-4367

Office Hours: Tuesday, Thursday 10:30 — 11:30 AM

Pre-requisites: For ABIO 447, the pre-requisite is ABIO 121 General Biology. For ABIO 547, the pre-
requisite is ABIO 341 Neurobiology or equivalent

Course description: This is an advanced undergraduate course. Previous knowledge of the basic principles of
neurobiology is highly recommended. The Cellular Aspects of Neurophysiology course focuses on the
molecular and cellular mechanisms of neuronal communication. The course covers ion channels in excitable
membranes, synaptic transmission and synaptic plasticity. It correlates the properties of ion channels and
synaptic transmission with their physiological functions, such as learning and memory and sensory information
processing. It discusses the organization principles for the formation of functional neural networks at synapse
and cellular levels. The course is organized in four major sections.

Learning objectives: At the end of this course, students are expected to strengthen their problem-solving skills
and develop a solid mechanistic and quantitative understanding of how the functional properties of neurons
enable the execution of complex cognitive and motor functions in living organisms. Knowledge of fundamental
mathematical operations, including logarithms multiplications and divisions using base ten, as well as unit
conversions are necessary for this course.

Course Requirements:

1. Lecture Schedule:

Section I

1. Overview of neuronal communication

2. Ion movement in excitable cells

3. Electrical properties of the excitable membrane
4. Functional properties of dendrites

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Section IT

5. Nonlinear properties of excitable membranes

6. Hodgkin and Huxley’s analysis of the squid giant axon
7. Functional diversity of voltage-gated ionic conductances

Section IIT

8. Molecular structure of unitary currents of ion channels
9. Stochastic analysis of single-channel function

10. Formulation of stochastic channel mechanisms

11. Synaptic transmission I: pre-synaptic mechanisms

Section IV

12. Synaptic transmission II: Ca2+ and transmitter release
13. Synaptic transmission III: post-synaptic mechanisms
14. Extracellular field recordings

15. Cellular physiology of learning and memory

Modeling of ion channels, reaction diffusion simulations and lab visits are part of the core program for this
course. Students should bring their laptop to each class and notify the instructor of any technical issue,
including WiFi connection, within the first two classes of this course.

At the end of each section, there will be a Recap Class in which the graduate student will provide an oral
presentation of the topics covered in the previous classes, complemented by summaries of original research
papers, selected by the students and approved by the instructor. Two undergraduate students are expected to
teamwork with the graduate student to prepare the Recap Class. All undergraduate students are expected to
actively participate in the discussion during the recap classes. The dates for the exams and assignments for
recap classes will be provided in class.

2. Required Textbook:
“Foundations of Cellular Neurophysiology”. Johnston and Wu. MIT Press.

3. Further Readings:
“Tonic Channels of Excitable Membranes” 3rd Ed. Hille. Sinauer Associates.

4. Course material:
All course material is available on Blackboard.

5. Attendance:

Participation in class is required, but each student can miss at most two classes. The final grade for the course
will be dropped by a third of a letter for each absence after two classes are missed (for instance, a grade of C+
would drop to a C with 3 absences). Excused absences can be obtained by providing a doctor’s note or a note
from the Dean’s office.

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6. Classroom technology:

We will be using the Top Hat (www.tophat.com) classroom response system in class. TopHat will be used to
monitor students’ attendance to classes. Students will be able to submit answers to in-class and weekly
homework questions using Apple or Android smartphones and tablets, laptops, or through text messages. Visit
http://tinyurl.com/THStudentRegistration for the Student Quick Start Guide which outlines how you will
register for a TopHat account, as well as providing a brief overview to get you up and running on the system.
An email invitation will also be sent to your email account. The course join code is 774278.

Top Hat will require a paid subscription, and a full breakdown of all subscription options available can be found
here: www.tophat.com/pricing. Should you require assistance with TopHat at any time, due to the fact that they

require specific user information to troubleshoot these issues, please contact their Support Team directly by way
of email (support@tophat.com), the in app support button, or by calling 1-888-663-5491.

There are three available subscription options to choose from:
One term $20 for 4 months of access to the TopHat App
Annual $30 for one full-year access to the TopHat App
Four Year $60 for lifetime student access to the TopHat App

Students will be assigned 4-10 TopHat questions for each class and as part of weekly homework.

7. Grade Policy:

The final grade is based on the score of the four exams and TopHat scores. Each exam is worth 100 points. In
each section, participation to TopHat questions is worth 100 points. The exams average accounts for 85% of the
final grade. Average participation to TopHat questions and homework accounts for 15% of the final grade. The
grade cutoffs will be presented in class. If a midterm exam is missed due to illness, please contact the instructor
within 24 hr. To take a make-up exam, you must present a doctor’s note or a note from the Dean’s office. Make-
up exams can be taken only within a week from the missed exam date. If special circumstances make this
impossible, you must discuss other options with the instructor.

8. Study resources:
The emphasis of this course is on problem solving. Students that come to class, take good notes, study from the
textbook and notes, master the material successfully. Students that tend to focus on getting the correct answer to
a problem rather than being sure they understand the material behind it are much less successful. A useful
studying strategy is outlined below:
e Study each class after it is being presented: do not procrastinate your study session to the week of the
exam.
e Include the course materials that are posted on Blackboard: Lecture slides, study questions, videos and
other online content, etc.
e All course material for each exam will be identified in class. The required readings are testable. The
optional readings are available to further your understanding of the material.
e Form a study group with other students in the class and meet regularly with a prepared agenda of topics
to be covered.
e Rewrite your lecture notes, integrating the reading material where appropriate. This will help you
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organize the material and determine where there are gaps in your knowledge. You can then submit your

written questions by email or in person to the instructor.

e Don’t be shy: ask questions in class, go to office hours or contact directly your instructor if any part of

the material is not clear.

9. Instructions for taking examinations:

You will need your SUNY Card ID and your Student Number (not the SUNY Card number), and pencils (pens
OK, but cannot be erased). Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated and it will be dealt with according to the

College of Arts and Sciences policies, as described here:
http://www.albany.edu/undergraduate_bulletin/regulations.html

10. Exam Dates:

. Thursday February 20, 2020
° Thursday April 2, 2020

. Tuesday May 5, 2020

11. Recap Classes:
Tuesday February 18,2020 Grad: Bennink, Mitchell
Junior Undergrad: Doherty
Senior Undergad: Abreu, Ahmad, Barron

Tuesday March 31, 2020 Grad: Bennink, Mitchell

Junior Undergrad: Wasserman

Senior Undergad: Bureau, Eliot, Gaglia
Thursday April 30, 2020 Grad: Bennink, Mitchell

Junior Undergrad: Whitacre

Senior Undergad: Pani, Tuttman, Tyndale

Grading Scale
A= 94-100 A-= 90-93 B+ = 87-89 B = 83-86
B-= 80-82 C= 7-9 C= 73-76 C-= 70-72
D+ = 66-69 D = 63-65 D-= 60-62 E=0-59

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ABIO 454 Introduction to the Biomanufacturing of Pharmaceuticals Re-registration

ABIO 454 Introduction to the Biomanufacturing of Pharmaceuticals
Spring 2022 Syllabus

Course number: ABIO 454

Class no: 9645

Credit Hours: 3

Lecture times: Tuesday and Thursday 12:00 PM to 1:20 PM pm
Lecture location: Catskill 160

Instructor: Professor Thomas J. Begley, PhD
E-mail: tbegley@albany.edu

Office: Life Sciences 1003N

Phone: (518) 437 - 4486

Office Hours: Wednesday and Thursday from 4 to 5 pm, or by appointment.

Pre-requisites: ABIO 212Y, or permission of instructor

Course description: The class is structured to introduce students to protein and nucleic acid-based
pharmaceuticals and the process of biomanufacturing.

Learning objectives: In this course students will:

e gain in depth knowledge on the parameters of protein and nucleic acids-based pharmaceuticals that
affect their efficacy and mechanism of action, as well details on how pharmaceuticals are validated for
use in humans

e be introduced to the cell-based production of proteins, purification techniques, and microbiology
concerns specific to biomanufacturing

e be introduced to blockbuster pharmaceuticals and late breaking trends in biomanufacturing. Students
will learn and apply fundamental concepts in the areas of biology, chemistry, pharmacology,
toxicology, and molecular biology to gain a broad understanding of pharmaceutical mechanism of
action and the biomanufacturing process

e develop verbal and written communication skills though presentations and homework assignments

¢ be introduced to team-based science, through group project work and group assessments

e be able to critically evaluate the work of their peers and be required to demonstrate broad knowledge of
the biomanufacturing and pharmaceutical fields

¢ be required to explain how new technologies intersect with biomanufacturing and will theorize future
application areas and/or areas of future improvements.

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Course Requirements:

. There is no required textbook. Handouts, review articles and late breaking journal articles provided by the

instructor.

Class notes and all other materials will be posted on Blackboard. b. Blackboard folder: Spring2020 -
ABIO454/554 - Introduction to Biomanufacturing Pharmaceuticals

Absentee policy. Students are required to attend class and participate in group discussions. No make-up
tests will be given. Students are advised to adhere to the Universities policies on absences.
https://www.albany.edu/health_center/medicalexcuse.shtml

Academic integrity. Students work on the honor system and are required to develop and submit their own
work. Students are advised to adhere to the University's Standards of Academic Integrity:
https://www.albany.edu/undergraduate_bulletin/regulations.html

Students taking ABIO 554 are required to develop and deliver a “Special Topics Presentation” lecture
specific to the class learning objectives. These lectures are developed and practiced in consultation with
Professor Begley and use current literature or work experiences to report new details or late breaking trends
in biomanufacturing and pharmaceuticals.

Grading Policy:

Undergraduate (ABIO 454)
Exams (4 exams; each 20%) 80%
Homework/Test 5 Project: 15%

Class Participation: 5%

Grading Scale:

A

93-100%
90-92%
87-89%
83-88%
80-82%
77-19%
73-78%
70-72%
67-69%
63-68%
60-62%
0-59%

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ABIO 454 Lecture Schedule

Day Date Topic

Thursday 20-Jan-22 |No Class

Tuesday 25-Jan-22 | Class Overview, Introductions

Thursday 27-Jan-22 | Types of Pharmaceuticals and Overview of Development

Tuesday 1-Feb-22 Biologics Development and Manufacturing Trends and Pressing Issues - Biology Basics I
Thursday B-Feb-22 Biology Basics II: Pharmacology & Toxicology

Tuesday \8-Feb-22 Nucleic Acid Based Pharmaceuticals

Thursday /10-Feb-22 |Test1

Tuesday 15-Feb-22 |Current Event / Issues in Pharmaceuticals I & Project Overview - Intro to group projects
Thursday 17-Feb-22 _| Introduction to Biomanufacturing, Proteins, Antibodies and Vaccines I
Tuesday 22-Feb-22 | Proteins, Antibodies and Vaccines II

Thursday 24-Feb-22 _|Cell Culture Models and Techniques for Biomanufacturing

Tuesday 1-Mar-22 Fermentation and Recombinant Organisms used in Biomanufacturing
Thursday 8-Mar-22  |Test 2

Tuesday \8-Mar-22 Bioseperation and Protein Purification Techniques - 2 minute project presentations
Thursday 10-Mar-22 | Concepts in personalized medicine

Tuesday 15-Mar-22 | Spring Break

Thursday 17-Mar-22 |Spring Break

Tuesday 22-Mar-22 | Peptide Therapeutics

Thursday 24-Mar-22 |3 minute technology project presentations, grading scheme

Tuesday 29-Mar-22 | Graduate Student Presentations

Thursday 21-Mar-22 |CARTs

Tuesday 5-Apr-22  |Test 3

Thursday —_{7-Apr-22 Project Work and report out

Tuesday 12-Apr-22 | Project Presentations: Company_Biologic_Process_1 - presentation
Thursday 14-Apr-22 | Project Presentations: Company_Biologic_Process_2 - presentation
Tuesday 19-Apr-22 | Other types of Biomanufactured treatments

Thursday 21-Apr-22 | Project Presentations: Company_Biologic_Process_3 - presentation
Tuesday 26-Apr-22 | Project Presentations: Company_Biologic_Process_4 - presentation
Thursday 28-Apr-22 _| Project Presentations: Company_Biologic_Process_5 - presentation
Tuesday -May-22 |Test 4

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ABIO 475 Forensic Biology I Re-registration

ABIO 475 Forensic Biology I Fall Syllabus

Course number: ABIO 475

Class no:

Credit Hours: 3

Lecture times: Wednesday or Thursday 1:00 PM — 5:00 PMpm
Lecture location: Biology 23

Instructor: Dr. Donald Orokos PhD
E-mail: dorokos@albany.edu
Office: Biology 112

Phone: 518-442-4308

Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 9-10 AM or email for an appointment.

Pre-requisites: ABIO 425 Molecular Biology (or equivalent) or with permission of the instructor.

Course Description: In this 3-credit lecture (1 credit) and laboratory (2 credits) course, students will learn
about many of the techniques routinely carried out in forensic biology laboratories. They will begin with search
and recovery of mock biological evidence, move on to serological testing of body fluids, and then spend several
weeks focusing on DNA techniques. Students will extract and quantify DNA using three different methods and
generate a DNA profile using state of the art methodology. An additional lab fee will be required for this
course.

Learning Objectives: In this course, students will:

e Understand the responsibilities and methods to ensure laboratory safety, reporting, and datacollection,
analysis, and interpretation.

e Understand the methodology and theory that are important to DNA and serological analysis.

e Gain the knowledge of biological and instrumental principles and techniques commonly used in Forensic
Biology.

e Discuss the ethical challenges in Forensic Biology.

e Provide an overview of Forensic Biology Lab with discussion on Quality Assurance and Quality Control.

e Perform with an assigned lab partner serological and DNA analysis on mock evidence,make conclusions on
the evidence provided in the case, and report and present the findings in three written mini case reports.

Course Requirements:

1. Blackboard:
Handouts for this course will be posted on Blackboard. Each student in ABIO 475 is required to bring a
hardcopy/electronic copy of the weekly laboratory protocol to the 4-hour in-person component. (required)

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2. Textbooks (Required):
a) Fundamentals of Forensic DNA Typing by Butler, John M. (9780123749994) — 10.
b) Forensic DNA Typing: Biology, Technology, and Genetics behind STR Markers by Butler, John
(9780121479527) - 2ND 05.
c) Forensic Biology by Li, Richard (9781439889725) SKU:978 1439889725 - 2ND 15 CRC PR CC.

3. A Laptop with Microsoft Excel (Recommended)

4. Laboratory Attire:

All Forensic Biology I students must always wear in Biology B-23 and 244 a lab coat, appropriate eye
protection and gloves. The lab coat and eye protection items can be purchased at the Chemistry Store. The
Biology Department will provide disposable gloves will be available in B-23 and 244. Failure to bring these
required PPE items will prevent you from entering Biology B-23. Eating and drinking are prohibited in B-23
and 244.

5. Lab Fee:
$80 lab fee is included in your tuition bill. If your tuition is not paid, a hold will be placed on your records.

Student Assessment:

1. Laboratory Protocol:
All students in ABIO 475 will complete a weekly 20 minute in-person laboratory Quiz followed by a 30-40-
minute PowerPoint presentation and a three-hour hands-on laboratory component.

2. Safety Precautions:
Students, Instructor and TA entering Biology B-23’s bench area must be wearing the following PPE:
+ Lab Coat (required-own personal lab coat)
+ Non-Disposable Safety Glasses (required-own personal safety glasses)
* Mask (required- own personal mask)
+ Disposable Gloves (required-provided in B-23)
+ All disposable PPE (i.e., gloves) will be disposed in designated Biohazard Trash Container.
¢ All must use hand sanitizer before and after each lab.

3. “At the Bench”

Students enrolled in ABIO 475 will be working in a group of two during the required 3-hour practical

component and perform and/or adhere to the following:

+ Except for the laboratory protocol and/or personal laptop, students are not allowed to bring any personal
items to the Bench Station area. All personal items will be stored in an assigned cubby.

+ Each of the assigned Bench Workstations will have the following items:

+ Acopy of the laboratory protocol and/or personal laptop plus all required equipment, consumables, slides,
buffers, and reagents to perform each laboratory experiment/exercise.

+ Students will disinfect their designated bench area before and after each 4-hour laboratory period with 10%
Bleach followed by 70% Alcohol.

+ Each student will also sanitize before and after each 4-hour practical component all equipment, reagent
bottles, etc. with 70% Alcohol.

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4. ABIO 475 “Pivot Plan”

This Pivot Plan will be initiated only after the University at Albany deems that all in- person courses must now
be delivered totally on-line. In-person instruction delivery will resume only after approval from UAlbany
Administration.

5. Weekly Quiz:

+ All students registered for ABIO 475 will be required to take a weekly in-person quiz.

+ Each quiz will be given the first 20 minutes of the class period.

+ Information on the quiz can include information and material from current and past laboratory exercises,
required reading(s), PowerPoint presentations, etc.

+ Ten quizzes will be given throughout the semester, whereas only eight quizzes will count towards the final
grade.

* There will be no make-up quizzes because each student will be allowed to drop two quizzes for ABIO 475
during the Spring 2022 semester.

6. Forensic Biology Reports:

+ 3 Mini Case Reports are required for ABIO 475.

+ All Mini and Final Case Reports will summarize the main parts from specific work performed that includes
purpose, methodology, results, and conclusion.

+ The required Mini and Final Case Reports will also be graded on content, grammar, sentence structure, etc.,
type-written, double-spaced and be no more than two pages in length.

+ Each ABIO 475/ Case Report must have an attached cover page with an appropriate title, your name,
instructor's name, teaching assistant’s name, date, and course.

+ All required Case Reports must be uploaded through Blackboard SafeAssign website.

+ Students enrolled in Forensic Biology I can access their Blackboard account for ABIO 475 through your
own MyUAIbany account.

+ Fora Case Report to be graded, each student must submit an electronic copy of which must be uploaded no
later than 6pm the day that the assignment is due through SafeAssign. Those assignments not submitted on
time will result in 10% OFF EACH DAY LATE whereas assignments that are 7 days late will not be
graded and a final grade of a zero will be assigned for that assignment.

7. Notebook:
+ All students enrolled in ABIO 475 must maintain a three-ring notebook throughout the Spring 2022
semester.

+ The content in the three ringed binder should be written in ink and contain the following sections: Title,
Purpose, Background, Methodology, Materials, Results and Conclusion.

+ Each notebook should have enough detail so that someone else is able to read and understand what, why and
how the experiment(s) were performed followed by final data and a conclusion.

+ Each notebook should include all Forensic Biology notes, worksheets and analytical documentation
associated with the assigned mock case.

+ At the beginning of lab, Dr. Orokos will review all notebooks noting the required Pre- Experimental and
Post-Experimental information with a final numerical score being assigned to that week’s quiz grade.

8. Lab Performance:
+ All students in ABIO 475 will also receive a weekly grade based on overall conduct and bench skills during
the in-person laboratory component of ABIO 475.

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+ This Lab Performance Grade is all or none and each student must satisfy all the goals below to earn a point
each week.

a) Observe all safety standards of which includes wearing all required Personal Protection Equipment
(i.e., a mask, eye protection, lab coat and gloves) during the 4-hour in-person lab component.

b) Arrive and leave lab on time.

c) Active participant during the 4-hour hands-on laboratory component.

d) Act professionally and respectfully towards fellow ABIO 475/575 classmates, teaching assistant, and
instructor.

e) Perform all lab techniques properly and safely.

f) Use all equipment and consumables properly and safely.

g) Pickup/straighten up all equipment and consumables at the assigned workstation.

h) Discard all waste into the proper waste containers.

i) Properly decontaminate benchtop and all equipment at assigned workstation.

j) Follow all weekly instructions and announced revisions/changes.

Grade Policy:

Possible Points - based on the following:

Student activity Points
Exam (25 points) 25
Lab Performance (10 labs x | point) 10
Mini Case Report (3 x 5 points) 15
Calculations Worksheet (1 x 5 points) 5
Weekly Quiz (ten total, 8 x 5 points) 40
TOTAL POINTS 100

Letter Grade:
ABIO 475 will include the following letter grades: A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D+, D, D-, E. Each student’s
final letter grade for this course will be based on the total number of points earned throughout the semester.

Final (+/-) grades will be determined only after final grades have been submitted for the 2 sections of ABIO
475.

A Range=90 points or more 4. D Range =60 to 69 points
B Range =80 to 89 points 5. E Range =59 points or less
C Range =70 to 79 points

Course Policies

Attendance: Mandatory. If you can’t get to class, let me know in advance by e-mailing me at
dorokos@albany.edu. In addition, you must bring your written excuse to Dr. Orokos (Biology 112) for
administrative approval for missing the lab. Undefined absences on your part will result in a failing grade for all
assignments that week. You are also expected to stay until the laboratory period is complete. Do not schedule
doctor appointments, work, interviews, etc. for a time that will interfere with lab. A class withdrawal from
ABIO 475/575 is strongly recommended for those students who have missed two or more laboratory periods.

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Absence Due to Religious Observance: Instructors must explicitly refer to New York State Education Law
(Section 224-A) whereby campuses are required to excuse, without penalty, individual students absent because
of religious beliefs, and to provide equivalent opportunities for make-up examinations, study, or work
requirements missed because of such absences. Faculty should work directly with students to accommodate
religious observances. Students should notify the instructor of record in a timely manner.

Academic Integrity: See Undergraduate Bulletin for details. Deviations will be treated according to university
regulations. “Claims of ignorance, unintentional error, or personal or academic pressures are not sufficient
reasons for violations of academic integrity. Students are responsible for familiarizing themselves with the
standards and behaving accordingly.” (University’s Standards of Academic Integrity Policy).

Penalties and Procedures for Violations of Academic Integrity
The course instructor is responsible for determining when a student has violated academic integrity in a
course.... When a faculty member determines that a student has violated academic integrity, he or she will
inform the student and impose an appropriate sanction. Faculty members must respond in a manner most
appropriate to the particular infraction and the circumstances of the case in question, according to his or her best
judgment. Penalties for violations of academic integrity may include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Warning without further penalty, or with a requirement that an assignment be redone without a breach of
academic integrity and resubmitted
Lowering of an assignment/exam grade
Assigning a failing grade on a paper containing plagiarized material
Assigning a failing grade on any examination in which cheating occurred
Lowering a course grade
Giving a failing grade in a course or other academic exercise

DN A wt

In addition, faculty members encountering a violation of academic integrity in their courses are required
to complete and file the Violation of Academic Integrity Report. The report should indicate the sanction
imposed and a brief description of the incident. Faculty filing a VAIR will submit copies both to the Vice
Provost for Undergraduate Education or Graduate Education, as appropriate, and to the student. If a faculty
member informs the student that he or she will receive a failing grade for the course as a whole or for a
component of the course as a result of academic dishonesty, the student receiving such a penalty will not be
permitted to withdraw from the course, or to change the grading basis of the course from A-E to S/U. Students
who feel they have been erroneously penalized for an academic integrity infraction, or who think that a penalty
is inappropriate, may make use of the grievance procedures, beginning with the Department and the
College/School where the course was offered. Each College/School of the University has procedures for
students who seek to dispute grades assigned or penalties imposed for academic infractions. Copies of the
procedures are maintained in the College/School Deans' Offices or on their respective websites.

VAIR for Undergraduate Studies:
https://www.albany.edu/undergraduateeducation/files/Violation_of Academic Integrity Report.docx

Other Information:

Title IX Information:
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based
on sex in federally funded education programs and activities.

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The SUNY-wide Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Policies prohibit offenses defined as sexual
harassment, sexual assault, intimate partner violence (dating or domestic violence), sexual exploitation, and
stalking. The SUNY-wide Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Policies apply to the entire University at
Albany community, including students, faculty, and staff of all gender identities. The University at Albany
provides a variety of resources for support and advocacy to assist individuals who have experienced sexual
offenses. Confidential support and guidance can be found through the Counseling Center (518-442- 5800,
https://www.albany.edu/counseling center/), the University Health Center (518-442-5454,
https://www.albany.edu/health_center/), and the Interfaith Center (518-489-8573,
https://www.albany.edu/spirituality/onCampus.shtml). Individuals at these locations will not report crimes to
law enforcement or university officials without permission, except in extreme circumstances, such as a health
and/or safety emergency. Additionally, the Advocates at the University at Albany’s Advocacy Center for Sexual
Violence are available to assist students without sharing information that could identify them (518-442-CARE,
https://www.albany.edu/advocacycenter/).

Sexual offenses can be reported non-confidentially to the Title IX Coordinator within The Office for Equity and
Compliance (518-442-3800, https://www.albany.edu/equity-compliance/, Building 25, Room 117) and/or the
University Police Department (518-442-3131, http://police.albany.edu/).

Please note, faculty members are considered “responsible employees” at the University at Albany,
meaning that they are required to report all known relevant details about a complaint of sexual violence
to the University’s Title LX Coordinator, including names of anyone involved or present, date, time, and
location.

*#ee%e eT case of an emergency, please call 911*******

Mental Health Information:

As a student there may be times when personal stressors interfere with your academic performance and/or
negatively impact your daily life. The University at Albany Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
provides free, confidential services including individual and group psychological counseling and evaluation for
emotional, social, and academic concerns. Students may consult with CAPS staff remotely by telephone, email
or Zoom appointments regarding issues that impact them or someone they care about. For questions or to make
an appointment, call (518) 442-5800 or e-mail consultation@albany.edu. Visit www.albany.edu/caps/ for hours
of operation and additional information

If your life or someone else’s life is in danger, please call 911. If you are in a crisis and need help right away,
please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Students dealing with
heightened feelings of sadness or hopelessness, increased anxiety, or thoughts of suicide may also text “GOT5”
to 741741 (Crisis Text Line).

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ABIO 475 Tentative Lecture/Lab Schedule

Module Date Lecture, Laboratory Exercise and Assignment

1 2/2-2/3 Lecture: Introduction/Overview of Crime Lab/Quality Assurance and Quality
Control/Proper Note Taking/Forensic Serology and DNA Analysis.
Lab Exercise: None
Assignment Due: None

2 2/9-2/10 Lecture: Laboratory Safety/Standard Laboratory Practices-Avoiding
Contamination/Micropipette Usage/Uncertainty Measurement.
Lab Exercise: Proper Micropipette Usage and Uncertainty Measurement.
Assignment Due: Calculations Worksheet

3 2/16-2/17 _ Lecture: Forensic Serology I
Lab Exercise: Chain of Custody/Mock Evidence Screening, Collection and Testing.
Assignment Due: None
4 2/23-2/24 Lecture: Forensic Serology II
Lab: Complete Mock Evidence Screening, Collection and Testing.
Assignment Due: None

5 3/2-3/3 Lecture: Fundamentals of Forensic Molecular Biology
Lab: Determine DNA Concentration, Purity and Yield Through Nanodrop
Spectroscopy and Agarose Gel Electrophoresis.
Assignment Due Forensic Biology Mini Case Report -Serology

6 3/9-3/10 Lecture: Forensic DNA Extraction
Lab: DNA Extraction from Moot Evidence/ Preliminary Quality and Quantity of
Extracted DNA.
Assignment Due: None

7 3/16-3/17 Classes Suspended

8 3/23-3/24 Lecture: Forensic Quantitation
Lab: Quantitation of Extracted DNA from Moot Evidence using RT- PCR.
Assignment Due: Forensic Biology Mini Case Report - Preliminary Quality and
Quantity of Extracted DNA.

9 3/30-3/31 Lecture: Forensic STR DNA Profiling
Lab: Multiplex PCR Amplification of Short Tandem Repeat (STR) using Identifiler
Plus Kit.
Assignment Due: None

10 4/6-4/7 Lecture: Forensic Capillary Electrophoresis
Lab: Capillary Electrophoresis of Short Tandem Repeat (STR) Polymerase Chain
Reaction (PCR) Products from Identifiler Plus.
Assignment Due: None

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12 4/20-4/21 Lecture: Evaluation of the Strength of Forensic DNA Profiling
Results/Review for Exam and Final Case Report. Lab: Complete Forensic STR
Analysis and Interpretation
Assignment Due: None

Lecture: No Lecture
Lab: No Lab
Assignment Due: Mini Case Report - DNA Analysis

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ABIO 477 Forensic Science Fall 2020 Syllabus

Course number: ABIO 477

Class no:

Credit Hours: 3

Lecture times/location: 12:00-5:00 PM in Biology Rm 245

Instructor: Dr. Ryan Thurman, PhD

E-mail: RThurman@albany.edu

Office: Biology 222B

Phone: 518-442-4379

Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 10:30 AM — 12:30 PM

Pre-requisites: ACHM 121 General Chemistry II and ABIO 175 Forensic Science Investigation

Course Description: Forensic Science (ABIO 477/577) will introduce students to commonly used forensic
science techniques and instrumentation. Topics covered in this laboratory course will include pattern evidence,
microscopy, ballistics, forensic chemistry, forensic biology, toxicology, crime scene collection, laboratory
safety and quality assurance. Students will follow standard operating procedures with regard to documentation,
sample preparation, data collection and analysis and reporting. The laboratory will conclude with students
working a sample case, reporting their findings in a written report and oral presentation.

Learning Objectives: In this course, students will:

e learn the responsibilities and methods to ensure laboratory safety, sample reporting, and data
presentation.

e be able to describe and apply the methodology and theory that are important to trace evidence,
microscopy, materials analysis, ballistics, forensic biology, and pattern evidence.

e gain the knowledge of chemical and instrumental principles and techniques commonly used in forensic
chemistry and toxicology.

e be able to perform an independent investigation on a sample case (mock evidence), make conclusions on
the samples provided in the case, and report and present their findings in a written report and oral
presentation.

e discuss the ethical challenges in forensic science.

e discuss proper crime-scene investigation standards on collection, evidence, preservation, and chain-of-
custody.

Course Overview:

1. Required Reading List:
a. Articles: National Research Council. 2009. Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States: A

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Path Forward. Washington, DC: National Academy of Sciences. DOI: 10.17226/12589
b. Textbook: Suzanne Belle. Forensic Chemistry. 2006 ISBN-13: 978-0131478350
c. Journals:
Journal of the American Chemical Society
Journal of Organic Chemistry Journal of Analytical Chemistry Journal of Forensic Science
Journal of the Canadian Society of Forensic Science
Nature Methods
Toxicology
Archives of Toxicology
Toxicological Sciences

2. Grade Policy for ABIO 477:
ABIO 477 will be letter-graded (A-E). Each student’s final letter grade for this course will be based on the
total number of points earned (see above). This course will also include (+/-) in the final letter grading
scheme.

Assessment ABIO 477
Exam | 30%
Exam 2 30%
Criminal case 5%

Process and analyze evidence collected from a | Analyze a mock case. This will include writing a report.
mock crime scene 20%

Written report with analysis and interpretation | Mock trial. Student will participate as the forensic scientist
of mock evidence on the stand. 5%

Laboratory Reports 15%

Grading Scale:

A 100-94% C 76-74%
A- 93-90% C- 73-70%
B+ 89-87% D_ 69-60%
B 86-84% E 59% or lower
B- 83-80%
C+ 79-71%
a. Exams:

All exams will be essay and/or problems. The exams will be take-home exams. Use of notes and
literature are allowed. You may not work or collaborate with any other students during the week of the
exam.

Missed Exams or late exams: Make-up exams will only be offered to students who missed an exam due
to incidents such as illness, emergencies, and tragedy. If you are going to miss an exam or the return
deadline then you need to contact me before the exam so you can take the exam at a later time.

b. Laboratory Notebook:
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Each student will need a laboratory notebook to record and write-up each of the labs performed in the
course. A lab report must be complete for every lab unless otherwise stated. Lab notebooks will be
periodically reviewed for completeness, accuracy, repeatability and results.

c. Report and testimony:
Students will be required to process, sample and analyze samples that have originated from a mock
crime scene. The analysis will contain a complete report that includes the sample description, packaging,
sampling amount, and comprehensive testing to identify or compare evidence from the mock crime
scene. The written report must contain the sample physical, chemical or comparative identity. The next
week you will be required to defend your sample testing in a mock trial.

d. Criminal Case:
You must watch testimony of a live criminal case. This case may be a murder, theft, stabbing ordrug
related offense. You need to provide me with the case number, defendant’s name, evidence discussed,
and the name/position of the expert witness. This is easiest to accomplish by searching “criminal
courtroom” on youtube.com. Limit your search to live video feeds. Thereare several courtrooms in
California and other states that are livestreaming their court proceedings. I recommend that you conduct
this search and listen in on a couple of cases until you find one that is interesting.

3. Accommodation Policy:
Reasonable accommodations will be provided for students with documented physical, sensory, systemic,
cognitive, learning and psychiatric disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring
accommodation in this class, please notify the Director of the Disability Resource Center (Campus Center
137, 442-5490). That office will provide the course instructor with verification of your disability and will
recommend appropriate accommodations.

4, Attendance:
Mandatory. If you cannot get to class, contact Dr. Thurman in advance. Furthermore, you must bring a
written excuse (i.e., Doctor’s excuse) to Dr. Thurman (Biology 228) for approval for missing the lab.
Undefined absences on your part will result in a failing grade for all assignments that week. All students are
also expected to stay until the laboratory period is complete. Do not schedule doctor appointments, work,
etc. for a time that will interfere with lab. Please click on the following link for additional information on
Absence Policy, including, the University’s Medical Excuse Policy:
http://www.albany.edu/health_center/medicalexcuse.shtml. A class withdrawal is strongly recommended
for students who have missed two or more laboratory periods.

5. Participation:
When a guest lecturer is presenting to the class you are expected to attend and participate. Your
participation will be a portion of your overall lab grade.

6. Academic Integrity:
See Undergraduate Bulletin for details. Deviations will be treated according to university regulations.
“Claims of ignorance, unintentional error, or personal or academic pressures are not sufficient reasons for

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violations of academic integrity. Students are responsible for familiarizing themselves with the standards
and behaving accordingly.” (University’s Standards of Academic Integrity Policy:
http://www.albany.edu/undergraduate_bulletin/regulations.html).

7. Safety Policy:
All ABIO 477 students must wear gloves, a lab coat or lab apron, and appropriate eye protection when
working in Biology 244. The lab coat and eye protection can be purchased at the Chemistry Store (B-44),
whereas gloves will be made available by the ABIO 477 supervisor. Eating and drinking are prohibited in
Biology 244.

ABIO 477 Laboratory Schedule:

Week | ABIO 477 Written report
Crime scene investigation
Crime scene investigation Report
(Brian Kenney)

3 Microscopy

4 Hair/Fiber Report

5 Gas Chromatography — Intro

6 GC/TLC of a mixture Report

7 Exam 1

8 GC-MS of residues Report

9 Forensic Toxicology Report

10 Nitrocellulose testing Report

il Exam 2

12 Sample case Report

13 Mock Trial Mock Trial

Before Lab you should:
1. Read through the entire lab, review the methods and reporting.

2. Read the literature that is listed under “Required reading.”

During lab:
1. Keep a meticulous record of your tests, sample, methods and results.

2. Record any spectral or instrumental information that you will need in your report.

After Lab:

Using the criteria at the end of the lab and the data you collected you should complete a report. There are
sample reports at the end of the chapter. The sample reports at the end of the chapter does not contain raw data.
Your report and all forensic reports should include the raw data. Place the raw data in order of the sample
numbers references in the report.

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This syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of Dr. Thurman.

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ABIO 478 Instrumental and Biochemical Analysis Fall Syllabus

Course number: ABIO 478

Class no:

Credit Hours: 2

Lecture times/location: Biology Room 209/211 8:00 AM — 12:00 PM Thursday

Instructor: Dr. Ryan Thurman PhD

E-mail: RThurman@albany.edu

Office: Biology 222B

Phone: 518-442-4379

Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 10:30 AM — 12:30 PM

Pre-requisites: ACHM 121 General Chemistry II and ABIO 175 Forensic Science Investigation

Course Description: Instrumental and Biochemical Analysis (ABIO 478/578) will introduce students to
commonly used forensic science techniques and instrumentation. Topics covered in this laboratory course will
include common instrumentation and techniques used in forensic investigations. Students will follow standard
operating procedures with regard to documentation, sample preparation, data collection and analysis and
reporting. The laboratory will conclude with students working a sample case, reporting their findings in a
written report and an oral presentation.

Learning Objectives: In this course, students will:

e learn the responsibilities and methods to ensure laboratory safety, sample reporting, and data
presentation.

e be able to describe and apply the methodology and theory that are important to trace evidence,
microscopy, materials analysis, ballistics, forensic biology, and pattern evidence.

e gain the knowledge of chemical and instrumental principles and techniques commonly used in forensic
chemistry and toxicology.

e Able to perform an independent investigation on a sample case (mock evidence), make conclusions on
the samples provided in the case, and report and present their findings in a written report and oral
presentation.

e discuss the ethical challenges in forensic science.

e discuss proper crime-scene investigation standards on collection, evidence, preservation, and chain-of-
custody.

Course Overview:

1. This course is only offered online for those signed up for ABIO 478. As a result, the following changes will
be implemented:
a. Lecture: At the start of class, you must attend lecture that will be live streamed on ZOOM. The

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powerpoint slides and additional material will be available to you on Blackboard.

b. Laboratory: I will be posting all of the data that you will need to complete the laboratory work this
semester. After you review your cases you will be required to write-up the cases and submit them the
following week. I will be available to answer any of your questions during office hours, laboratory
hours, or anytime by email.

2. Required Reading List:

a. Articles: National Research Council. 2009. Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States: A
Path Forward. Washington, DC: National Academy of Sciences. DOI: 10.17226/12589

b. Textbook: Suzanne Belle. Forensic Chemistry. 2006 ISBN-13: 978-0131478350

c. Journals:
Journal of the American Chemical Society
Journal of Organic Chemistry Journal of Analytical Chemistry Journal of Forensic Science
Journal of the Canadian Society of Forensic Science
Nature Methods
Toxicology
Archives of Toxicology
Toxicological Sciences

3. Grade Policy for ABIO 478:
ABIO 478 will be letter-graded (A-E). Each student’s final letter grade for this course will be based on the
total number of points earned (see above). This course will also include (+/-) in the final letter grading
scheme.

Assessment ABIO 478

Exam | 30%

Exam 2 40%

Presentation 10-minute presentation on a topic in forensic science.
15%

Laboratory Reports | 15%

Grading Scale:

A 100-94% C 76-74%
A- 93-90% C- 73-70%
Bt 89-87% D 69-60%
B 86-84% E 59% or lower
B- 83-80%
C+ 79-77%
a. Exams:

All exams will be essay and/or problems. The exams will be take-home exams. Use of notes and
literature are allowed. You may not work or collaborate with any other students during the week of the
exam.

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Missed Exams or late exams:

Make-up exams will only be offered to students who missed an exam due to incidents such as illness,
emergencies, and tragedy. If you are going to miss an exam or the return deadline then you need to
contact me before the exam so you can take the exam at a later time.

b. Presentations:
Undergraduate (ABIO 478) students will be required to give a 10-minute presentation with 5 minutes of
questions. The presentation should discuss modern topics in forensic science. You must receive approval
on your topic. You need to cite current literature (since 2000) during your presentation. The presentation
can be a review of a modern topic or discuss a single publication in depth.

ec. Laboratory Notebook:
Each student will need a laboratory notebook to record and write-up each of the labs performed in the
course. A lab report must be complete for every lab unless otherwise stated. Lab notebooks will be
periodically reviewed for completeness, accuracy, repeatability and results.

4. Accommodation Policy:
Reasonable accommodations will be provided for students with documented physical, sensory, systemic,
cognitive, learning and psychiatric disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring
accommodation in this class, please notify the Director of the Disability Resource Center (Campus Center
137, 442-5490). That office will provide the course instructor with verification of your disability and will
recommend appropriate accommodations.

5. Attendance:
Mandatory. If you cannot get to class, contact Dr. Thurman in advance. Furthermore, you must bring a
written excuse (i.e., Doctor’s excuse) to Dr. Thurman (Biology 228) for approval for missing the lab.
Undefined absences on your part will result in a failing grade for all assignments that week. All students are
also expected to stay until the laboratory period is complete. Do not schedule doctor appointments, work,
etc. for a time that will interfere with lab. Please click on the following link for additional information on
Absence Policy, including, the University’s Medical Excuse Policy:
http://www.albany.edu/health_center/medicalexcuse.shtml. A class withdrawal is strongly recommended
for students who have missed two or more laboratory periods.

6. Participation:
When a guest lecturer is presenting to the class you are expected to attend and participate. Your
participation will be a portion of your overall lab grade.

7. Academic Integrity:
See Undergraduate Bulletin for details. Deviations will be treated according to university regulations.
“Claims of ignorance, unintentional error, or personal or academic pressures are not sufficient reasons for
violations of academic integrity. Students are responsible for familiarizing themselves with the standards
and behaving accordingly.” (University’s Standards of Academic Integrity Policy:
http://www.albany.edu/undergraduate_bulletin/regulations.html).

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ABIO 478 Laboratory Schedule:

Date ABIO 478 Written report

27-Aug __Intro/UV spectroscopy

3-Sep UV Spectroscopy —CO poisoning —_-Yes
10-Sep IR spectroscopy
17-Sep IR spectroscopy Yes

24-Sep Gas Chromatography

1-Oct Gas Chromatography Yes
8-Oct Exam #1

15-Oct GC-MS

22-Oct GC-MS Yes
29-Oct Headspace GC
5-Nov Headspace GC Yes

12-Nov Exam #2

19-Nov _ Presentations

Before Lab you should:
1. Read through the entire lab, review the methods and reporting.

2. Read the literature that is listed under “Required reading.”

During lab:
1. Keep a meticulous record of your tests, sample, methods and results.
2. Record any spectral or instrumental information that you will need in your report.

After Lab:

Using the criteria at the end of the lab and the data you collected you should complete a report. There are
sample reports at the end of the chapter. The sample reports at the end of the chapter does not contain raw data.
Your report and all forensic reports should include the raw data. Place the raw data in order of the sample
numbers references in the report.

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ABIO 480 Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology Syllabus

Course number: ABIO 480
Class no:

Credit Hours: 3

Lecture times/location: TBD

Instructor: Dr. Ryan Thurman PhD

E-mail: RThurman@albany.edu

Office: Biology 222B

Phone: 518-442-4379

Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 10:30 AM — 12:30 PM

Pre-requisites: Instrumental and/or analytical chemistry (ABIO 478 or equivalent) or permission of the
instructor

Course Description: Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology (1 credit lecture and 2 credits laboratory) is an
advanced course that utilizes methodology and instrumentation commonly used in today’s accredited forensic
chemistry and toxicology laboratories. For example, gas chromatography, mass spectrometry, headspace
chromatography, TLC, immunoassay, liquid and solid phase extraction, etc. will be used to forensically analyze
and interpret drug chemistry, and biochemical and toxicological substances. Other topics will include casework,
documentation, sample preparation, chemical and instrumental analysis, data processing, reporting, uncertainty
measurement, and statistical analyses. Laboratory safety and quality assurance will also be included in ABIO
480. Students will process evidence from a mock crime scene and collect samples for Forensic Chemistry and
Toxicology testing. The laboratory will conclude with students working a sample case, reporting their findings
in a 1-2 page summary and an oral presentation. An additional lab fee will be required for this course.

Learning Objectives: In this course students will:

understand the responsibilities and methods to ensure laboratory safety, sample reporting, and data
presentation.

learn the methods and theory that are important to the fields of forensic chemistry and toxicology.
learn the chemical and instrumental principles that allow the identification of chemicals in the fields of
forensic chemistry and toxicology.

learn and demonstrate the methods common for chemical identification in forensic chemistry and
toxicology. We will also cover the challenges that are presented with designer drugs that are gaining in
popularity.

perform an independent investigation on a sample case, make conclusions on the samples provided in
the case, report and present their findings.

discuss the ethical challenges in forensic casework and reporting.

discuss proper crime scene evidence collection, preservation and submission.

process a mock illicit laboratory, collect and test samples.

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Course Overview:

1. Required Reading List:
e¢ Textbooks:

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a. Forensic Chemistry: Pearson New International Edition. Suzanne Belle. ISBN 1292033754

b. Forensic Toxicology. Edited by Max Houck. ISBN: 9780128007464

c. National Research Council. 2009. Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States: A Path

Forward. Washington, DC: National Academy of Sciences. DOI: 10.17226/12589.
e Journals: Additional sources for possible assigned readings

Journal of the American Chi
Journal of Organic Chemist
Journal of Analytical Chem:
Journal of Forensic Science

Journal of the International Forensic Science

Nature Methods
Toxicology

Archives of Toxicology
Toxicological Sciences
Legal Medicine
Forensic Chemistry

emical Society

ry
istry

Forensic Science International

Journal of Forensic Science
Forensic Science Review

2. Grade Policy

ABIO 480 will be letter-graded (A-E). Each student’s final letter grade for this course will be based on the
total number of points earned (see above). This course will also include (+/-) in the final letter grading

scheme.
Assessment ABIO 480
Exam | 30%
Exam 2 35%
Laboratory Notebook 10%
Crime Scene Lab Summary 10%
Presentation 15%
Grading Scale:

A 100-94% C 76-74%
A- 93-90% C- 73-70%
B+ 89-87% D_ 69-60%
B 86-84% E 59% or lower
B- 83-80%

C+ = 79-77%

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a. Exams: All exams will be essay and/or problems.
Missed Exams: Make-up exams will only be offered to students who missed an exam due to illness,
emergencies, and tragedy. Exams are scheduled during regular class time, so you are expected to attend.
If you are going to miss an exam, then you need to contact me before the exam so that you can take the
exam at a later date.

b. Laboratory Notebook:
Each student will need a laboratory notebook to record and write-up each of the labs performed in the
course. Lab notebooks will be periodically reviewed for completeness, accuracy, repeatability and
results. See Appendix | for additional information on Notebook.

ec. Crime Scene Laboratory Summary:
ABIO 480 students will be required to process, analyze and interpret samples from mock evidence. A
final comprehensive summary will include the analysis and interpretation of samples plus the sample
description, packaging and sampling concentration. Each summary must have a thorough explanation of
their experimental with the samples physical, chemical and comparative identity. The sample cases will
end in a mock trial where students are expected to present their evidence in a clear and concise manner
to their peers. See Appendix 2 for additional information on Crime Scene Laboratory Summary.

d. Presentation:
Students enrolled in ABIO 480 will be required to make a presentation for 10 minutes (with 5 minutes
for questions) on results utilizing instrumentation and methodology acquired during ABIO 480/580.

3. Accommodation Policy:
Reasonable accommodations will be provided for students with documented physical, sensory, systemic,
cognitive, learning and psychiatric disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring
accommodation in this class, please notify the Director of the Disability Resource Center (Campus Center
137, 442-5490). That office will provide the course instructor with verification of your disability and will
recommend appropriate accommodations.

4. Attendance
Mandatory. If you cannot get to class, contact Dr. Thurman in advance. Furthermore, you must bring a
written excuse (i.e. Doctor’s excuse) to Dr. Thurman (Biology 228) for approval for missing the lab.
Undefined absences on your part will result in a failing grade for all assignments that week. All students are
also expected to stay until the laboratory period is complete. Do not schedule doctor appointments, work,
etc. for a time that will interfere with lab. Please click on the following link for additional information on
Absence Policy, including, the University’s Medical Excuse Policy:
http://www.albany.edu/health_center/medicalexcuse.shtml. A class withdrawal is strongly recommended
for students who have missed two or more laboratory periods.

5. Academic Integrity:
See Undergraduate Bulletin for details. Deviations will be treated according to university regulations.
“Claims of ignorance, unintentional error, or personal or academic pressures are not sufficient reasons for
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violations of academic integrity. Students are responsible for familiarizing themselves with the standards
and behaving accordingly.” (University’s Standards of Academic Integrity Policy:
http://www.albany.edu/undergraduate_bulletin/regulations.html and
https://www.albany.edu/graduate/graduate-studies-student-resources.php

6. Safety Policy:
All ABIO 480 students must wear gloves, a lab coat or lab apron, and appropriate eye protection when
working in Biology 244. The lab coat and eye protection can be purchased at the CAS Store (B-44),
whereas gloves will be made available by the ABIO 480 supervisor. Eating and drinking are prohibited in
Biology 244. No open toed shoes will be allowed in lab.

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ABIO 480 Laboratory Schedule:

Week | Forensic Science Instrumentation/Procedure Laboratory Exercise /Objective
Discipline
1 Forensic Science Crime Scene Investigations
2 Forensic Chemistry Microscopic and Thin-layer Identify specific features consistent with
Chromatography a controlled substance
3 Forensic Chemistry Chemical Tests Conduct common chemical tests using a
sample of controlled substances to
identify an unknown.
4 Forensic Chemistry Fourier Transform Infrared Identify the common differences
Spectroscopy between two common isomers
5 Forensic Chemistry Gas Chromatography Use gas chromatography to separate
pseudoephedrine from acetaminophen
6 Forensic Chemistry Gas Chromatography / Mass Identify an unknown drug and its cutting
Spectrometry agent using GC/MS
7 Forensic Chemistry Gas Chromatography Determine the concentration of a drug
8 Forensic Chemistry Chemical Extractions, Gas Process a mock illicit laboratory, collect
Chromatography/ Mass samples, employ various tests
Spectrometry
9 Forensic Toxicology Chemical Extractions, Gas Determine the composition of
Chromatography / Mass precursors, metals and products of a
Spectrometry and Chemical mock illicit lab.
Testing
10 Forensic Toxicology ELISA Determine the presence of THC/Analog
11 Forensic Toxicology Chemical Extractions of Acid/Base and solid phase extractions
Biological Samples
12 Forensic Toxicology Gas Chromatography / Mass Extract/identify (from biological
Spectrometry material) chemical (cannabinoid) analog
using Gas Chromatography and Mass
Spectrometry
13 Forensic Toxicology Headspace Gas Chromatography | Headspace GC — Determine the blood
alcohol concentration
14 Forensic Chemistry Testing an unknown Identify an unknown provided in a
Forensic Toxicology sample case
15 Forensic Chemistry Presenting lab findings Communicate your findings to faculty,
Forensic Toxicology staff and peers

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ABIO / APSY 490 Topics in Neuroscience Spring 2022 Syllabus

Course number: ABIO / APSY 490
Class no:

Credit Hours: 3

Lecture times: Wednesday, 4:30-7:20 PM
Lecture location: Catskill 130

Instructor: Dr. Andrew Poulos, PhD

E-mail: apoulos@albany.edu
Office: Life Science Research Building 1058

Office Hours: Monday and Friday 9:00-10:00 AM via Zoom

Instructor: Dr. Greg Lnenicka, PhD

E-mail: gregl@albany.edu
Office: Biology 310

Office Hours: Tuesday 9:00-10:00am and Wednesday 9:00-10:00am in-person or via Zoom
Pre-requisites: Neuroscience minor, Senior status, A PSY 214, and A BIO 341.

Course Description: This course is designed as the capstone course for the interdisciplinary Neuroscience
Minor. It is expected that Minors will take this course in the fall of their senior year. This course will be team
taught by Neuroscience faculty from Biology and Psychology and will cover current topics in neuroscience
research, engaging students in the original research literature and providing information about graduate
education and careers in neuroscience.

Learning Objectives: The goals of this course are several-fold:
e To provide an advanced level understanding of ten major research areas in Neuroscience ranging from
molecular to cellular to behavioral
e To provide an opportunity to critically evaluate original research articles in Neuroscience

e To learn about topics in neuroscience research being conducted by UAlbany faculty

These will be accomplished through:

e Two review lectures (1) on the fundamentals of brain structure & function and
neurophysiologicalmechanisms and six lectures (2) on selected topics in neuroscience.

e After each of these eight lectures, you will read a research paper related to the topic; there
will be a quizover the lecture and paper at beginning of the following class followed by a
discussion of the paper.

e For four of the classes, Neuroscience faculty (3) will present their research. There will also
be a quiz onthese lectures at the beginning of the following class.

e A5-7 page Midterm Paper on an article discussed in class.

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e A5-7 page Final Paper on an article of your choosing from articles provided by the instructors.

Course Overview:

Review and selected topics lectures: There will be two review lectures at the beginning of the course. The
first lecture will review material from APSY 214 and the second will cover material presented in ABIO
341. This will be followed by amore in-depth presentation of selected topics in Neuroscience.

Research Papers: The main part of the course will involve reading and discussing research articles on
current topics in molecular, cellular, and behavioral neuroscience. A research article will be assigned by Dr.
Poulos or Dr. Lnenicka; their lecture should provide adequate background to understand the paper. You will
be given a number of questions to consider when reading the paper. In the following class, there will be a
quiz on the lecture and the research paper. The class will then be broken into groups to discuss the paper.
Each group will be assigned one question and they will present their answer to the class at the end of the
group discussions. Each student will lead at least one group discussionover the course of the semester.

QUIZZES: There will be a multiple choice QUIZ of 10-15 questions every class except the first. The
quizzes will cover thelecture material and the assigned research paper or just the previous lectures in the
case of Neuroscience faculty talks.

Neuroscientist Researchers: Several UAlbany Neuroscience faculty will present their research. Students
will be expectedto listen, take notes, be engaged, and ask questions. There will be a quiz on the
presentations the next class.

Attendance: Attendance in class is required and attendance will be taken in every class at both the
beginning and the end of class. Only documented absences due to illness or other hardship will be excused.
Students may visit the Office of Undergraduate Education for confidential matters.

Term papers: A 5-7 page midterm paper will be due on Blackboard on 3/25/22 by 11:59pm. The

midterm paper can cover any of the research articles discussed in class through 3/9/22. The final paper

will be due on 5/10/22 by 11:59pm. The final paper will be on a research article chosen by the student from
articles provided by the instructors on topics in molecular, cellular and behavioral neuroscience. 10% will

be deducted for from the paper grade for each day late.

Detailed instructions about the term papers will be provided during class and will be available on Blackboard.

Course Policies

Cheating and Plagiarism: In this course, you will learn through your own independent work, in class
presentations by faculty, group discussions, and presentations. Any indication of cheating will NOT be
tolerated and evidence of cheatingwill result in a failing grade for the course and/or be reported promptly
to the Office of Community Standards. Your term papers MUST reflect your own individual work and

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your own original words. Papers from different students that resemble each other too closely or use the
same wording will receive a zero and may be reported as cheating to the Office of Community Standards.
Similarly, any suspicion of plagiarism will be reported. The University at Albany’s policy on what
constitutes plagiarism is included below.

Plagiarism: Presenting as one’s own work the work of another person (for example, the words, ideas,
information, data, evidence, organizing principles, or style of presentation of someone else). Plagiarism
includes paraphrasing or summarizing without acknowledgment, submission of another student's work as
one’s own, the purchase of prepared research or completed papers or projects, and the unacknowledged
use of research sources gathered by someone else. Failure to indicate accurately the extent and precise
nature of one’s reliance on other sources is also a form of plagiarism. The student is responsible for
understanding the legitimate use of sources, the appropriate ways of acknowledging academic, scholarly,
or creative indebtedness, and the consequences for violating Universityregulations.

Examples of plagiarism include: failure to acknowledge the source(s) of even a few phrases,
sentences, or paragraphs; failure to acknowledge a quotation or paraphrase of paragraph-length
sections of a paper; failure toacknowledge the source(s) of a major idea or the source(s) for an
ordering principle central to the paper’s or project's structure; failure to acknowledge the source
(quoted, paraphrased, or summarize d) of major sections orpassages in the paper or project; the
unacknowledged use of several major ideas or extensive reliance on anotherperson’s data, evidence,
or critical method; submitting as one’s own work, work borrowed, stolen, or purchased from
someone else.

Grade Policy:

The following activities will contribute to the final grade:

% of
\Assignment/Activit' final grade
Quizzes BO
Mid-term paper 25
[Final paper 25
\Attendance and group Discussions [20
(Total 100

Grade Scale:

Final Letter

Final Grade (out of 100%) Grade
93+ A
90-92 A-
85-89 B+
80-84 B
75-79 C+
70-74 Cc
65-69 D+
60-64 D
<60 E

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ABIO / APSY 490 Lecture Schedule:

Date Topic

1/26 | Course Introduction (Zoom)

2/2 3Dr. Ben Szaro “Identifying Gene Programs Involved in Successful Vertebrate CNS Axon
Regeneration”

2/9 QUIZ ‘Fundamentals of Brain Structure and Function

(AP)

2/16 | QUIZ & Paper Discussion 'Neurophysiological Mechanisms (GL)

2/23 | QUIZ & Paper Discussion Disorders of Stress and Brain (AP)

3/2 QUIZ & Paper Discussion *Learning & Memory: Invertebrate systems (GL)

3/9 QUIZ & Paper Discussion ?Learning & Memory: Vertebrate systems (AP)
Begin writing midterm paper on one of
thepapers from the 5 previous lectures

3/23 | QUIZ & Paper Discussion Nervous System Evolution 1 (GL)

3/25 | Midterm Paper Due

3/30 | QUIZ & Paper Discussion Neurobiology of Sleep (AP)

4/6 QUIZ & Paper Discussion ?Postsynaptic mechanisms for synaptic plasticity

(GL)

Articles for final paper given

4/13 | QUIZ 3Dr. Scimemi 3Dr. Forni

4/20 | QUIZ 3Dr. Wagner 3Dr. Zuloaga

4/27 | QUIZ 3Dr. McNay 3Dr. Poulos

5/4 QUIZ Term Paper Assistance

5/9 Final Paper Due

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ABIO 496 Internship in Biological Sciences Syllabus

Course number: ABIO 496
Class no: 8787

Credit Hours: 1-3

Lecture times/location: TBD

Internship Coordinator: Dr. Richard Cunningham
Office: Biology 106
Phone: 518-442-4305

Email: rcunningham@albany.edu
Office Hours: By appointment; To be established with the coordinator of the internship.

Pre-requisites: ABIO 212Y, junior or senior standing and minimum overall GPA of 2.50

Course Description and Objectives: An Internship in Biological Sciences (ABIO 496) allows Biology majors
to obtain course credit for their experiential learning in an off-campus internship. The internship provides the
students with work experience or professional training in the Biological Sciences and provides an opportunity
for the student to relate this real-world experience to their academic course work. Students are responsible for
identifying and arranging their internship experiences. They can take place in a variety of settings including
private companies, government agencies and nonprofit organizations without geographical restriction. In order
to receive ABIO 496 credit, the internship must be approved Biological Sciences Internship Coordinator prior to
beginning the work. Students cannot receive credit for both ABIO 496 and ABIO 395 Undergraduate Teaching
Experience in Biological Sciences.

Course Overview:

1. Application Instructions:

Once the student identifies the internship, they should complete the Internship Application Form with their
internship supervisor. The form is returned to the Biological Sciences Internship Coordinator for approval.
Please allow 2-3 business days for the internship to be verified and approved. Once the internship is approved,
the student will be given a permission number for registration. It is highly recommended that students make
these arrangements the semester prior to beginning the internship as permission numbers will not be given out
after the late registration period ends.

Please note: students cannot receive credit for work they have performed in the past.

2. Course Credit

ABIO 496 is a variable credit course (1-3 credits). Each credit hour is equivalent to 3 hours of work per week at
the internship during the academic year. Students can repeat the course once for credit. A maximum of 3 credits
of ABIO 496 can be applied toward the major.

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3. Grade Policy
BIO 496 is S/U graded. A satisfactory grade of the course requires successful completion of the assignments
(below) and evaluation by the internship supervisor.

4. Course Assessment/Activities
a. Students are required to keep an electronic journal detailing their experiences. Each entry should be
a detailed account of the internship experience for that day. Things to include: date, new techniques
learned, tasks completed, results, observations, etc. This journal will be sent to the Internship
Coordinator at the midterm point and again on the last day of classes.

b. The students are also required to submit a final report for the internship. This should describe what
you worked on, what you learned and how the internship connects the academic coursework you
have taken with your work experience. The report should be sent as a Word .doc or .pdf file via
email to the Internship Coordinator. It is due on the last day of classes for the semester.

The final report should be formatted as follows:

e Project title and student name on front page

e Minimum five pages (excluding the title page), double spaced

e Calibri or Times New Roman up to 12 pt font

e Must include introduction, methods, results, discussion and references (if appropriate)
e Figures or tables are encouraged

c. Internship supervisor evaluation

Does Not
Evaluation Exceeds Meets Approaches Approach
Criteria Expectations | Expectations | Expectations | Expectations

Time Devoted

Motivation
Data Collection

Final report

5. Required Readings
There is not a required textbook for this course. Reading material will be internship specific and will be
assigned, if necessary, by your internship supervisor.

6. Attendance

The dates and times of the internship activities will be determined by the internship supervisor in consultation
with the student. The student should make every effort to honor this commitment, consistent with the obligation
to attend conventionally scheduled classes.

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7. Academic Integrity Policy

All students will be held to a high standard of academic integrity and the University’s policies will be strictly
enforced. It is every student’s responsibility to become familiar with the standards of academic integrity at the
University. Claims of ignorance, of unintentional error, or of academic or personal pressures are not sufficient
reasons for violations of academic integrity. The University’s policies can be found at
http://www.albany.edu/undergraduate_bulletin/regulations.html.

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ABIO 399/499 Supervised Research for Juniors & Seniors Syllabus

Course number: ABIO 399 (Class no. ) / ABIO 499 (Class no. )
Credit Hours: ABIO 399 (1-3 credits) / ABIO 499 (1-4 credits)
Lecture times: TBD

Lecture location: TBD

Coordinator: Dr. Robert Osuna, PhD
any.edu
Office Hours: By appointment

Pre-Requisites: ABIO 399 & 499 do not have stated pre-requisites; however, individual supervisors
may request that studentshave completed course work in specific areas such as genetics,
molecular bio, chemistry etc.

Course Description: ABIO 399/499 Supervised Research for Juniors (1-3 credits) Seniors (1-4 credits).
Conduct research on selected topics in biology. A research paper will be required at the end of each
semester. Students taking two or more semesters of ABIO 399 OR 499 will make a poster or oral
presentation at the Annual Research Symposium. Students completing departmentalhonors, are
required to give an oral presentation.

Course Objectives: ABIO 399 and ABIO 499 are intended to engage students in a specific field of
research by using the scientific method of investigation. Students will learn to design experiments to
test a hypothesis, learn to execute experiments, analyze results and arrive at conclusions. Students will
communicate their findings through a written report at the end of each semesterand by a presentation
at an annual research symposium.

Course requirements

1. Course Fulfillment:

e 4 credits over 2 semesters in these courses may be used to fulfill one upper-level lab requirement.
e A Maximum of 6 credits in ABIO 399 and; 8 credits in ABIO 499 may be earned.

However, ABIO 399/499 may onlycontribute a total of 4 credits toward the biology major.
e Academic Integrity: See http://www.albany.edu/undergraduate_bulletin/regulations.html

2. Student Expectations:

While not easy to evaluate this experience with a single letter grade, a level of consistency and fairness in
grading may be achieved by considering, similar evaluation criteria.

e Time: University regulations state: 3 hours of work/ per week/ per credit in the Fall/Spring

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Semester or 8-10 hours/ week/ credit in the Summer session. If a student is able and willing
to devote more time per week, he or she may do so.

At times during the semester, students may need more time to study for exams, which may
temporarily affect their availability for research. However, students should discuss this with their
supervisor, and plan to make up this time in otherweeks.

Training: Students are expected to make reasonable progress in responding to lab training

by learning and correctly executing the required laboratory techniques.

3. Biology Safety Training:

The first time students register for undergraduate research (Bio399 or Bio499), they are required to
complete an online Biology Safety Training (https://www.citiprogram.org/) in order to obtain
permission to register. Student participation and completion will be tracked.

4. Motivation:
Students are expected to show genuine interest in, and become intellectually involved, in their research
problem. This may be demonstrated by:

Completing assigned readings for their research (e.g. advanced textbook chapters, published papers, lab
theses, etc.)

Being prepared for any lab presentations (at least one presentation per semester would be

appropriate, where the student may receive feedback from the various lab members)

Questions asked and interest in discussing the research with their supervisor.

Level of responsibility and dedication toward their experiments.

5. Data Collection
Students are expected to maintain a well-kept lab notebook, containing accurate and detailed notes
regarding each experiment, data collected, and conclusions arrived at. It should be organized, neat, and

legible.

A RESEARCH PAPER IS REQUIRED FOR EACH registration of this course:

Papers are submitted to the mentor for grading. Graded papers are then emailed to nroberts2@albany.edu
There is no set length for this paper; however, it should follow a scientific publication format, and must
include

* Project Title and Student’s name AND

«Introduction (with cited references within the text)

= Materials and Methods (with cited references within the text)

= Results (including relevant data and figure legends)

= Discussion (with cited references within the text)

= References
AN ELECTRONIC copy of the paper is required with the Application form as the
cover sheet (sent from the Research Instructor) 1 week after the last day of classes each
semester

Supervisor should email the paper and letter grade to nroberts2@albany.edu. (cc to rosuna@albany.edu)
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e A letter grade will not be entered without the research paper. In absence of a paper by the
deadline, a grade of incomplete will be assigned. A supervisor may request (via email to Robert
Osuna rosuna@albany.edu) to assign a grade of incomplete. A grade on incomplete will be
granted for one semester only.

6. Annual Symposium:

e Participation in the Biology annual research symposium (Oral or Poster Presentation) is

REQUIRED After 2 registrations in(ABIO 399/499). The presentation is typically held on the

last Friday of April.

Grade Policy

e The final grade should take into consideration all of the Student Expectations (above). A grade

inferior to “A” is acceptable, if one or more of the criteria are less than excellent.

e Astudent’s grade should not be issued on the basis of the results of their experiments (as

experimental results are unpredictable by nature).
e It isa good idea to discuss these and other expectations with a student at the beginning of each

semester, and to discuss their progress regularly throughout the semester.

e Incomplete grades are discouraged, but may be requested of the research mentor, prior to the last

day to submit gradeseach semester.

Sug:

ested Course Grade Range for ABIO 399/499 components

Evaluation Criteria

Excellent

(A)

Very Good
(B+ to A-)

Good
(B- to B)

Marginal
(C- to C+)

Poor
(E to D+)

Amount of Time Devoted

Response to Training

Motivation

Data Collection

Research Paper

Research/Lab Schedule

To be determined by research mentor.

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ABIO 399/499 Application Research Paper Cover Sheet
PASTE Abstract below -- New Abstract Required for Every Registration

Submit to Biology Main Office No Later than, the Last Day to DROP/ADD each semester.

Student Contact Information:
First & Last Name: Student ID:
UAlbany Email: Phone:

Previous Registration: If you have previously taken ABIO 399 OR ABIO 499 write the year, semester, and no of
credits below

Course No: No of Credits: Year:
Course No: No of Credits: Year:
Course No: No of Credits: Year: Semester:

Current Registration Information:

Enter Enter Enter Course No. of credits Class # Permission #
Year | Semester choose between (when registering select desired (office use (office use
ABIO 399 or ABIO 499 | credits) Juniors, 2-3; Seniors, 2-4 only) only)
credits

CITI Biosafety Training

Students please be advised the CITI “Basic Biosafety Training” must be completed before a permission number will
be assigned. You cancomplete this training by creating an online account at: https://www.citiprogram.org/ . Once you
complete the training along with this application, please email an electronic copy (preferably a PDF version) to
biology@albany.edu.

Completed: Yes [ |

Supervisor Contact Information: (sign your name as an agreement that you will supervise the student in the lab at all

times)

First & Last Name: Affiliation:
Department: Room No:
Phone: Email Address:

Supervisor Signature:

Final Grade: Supervisor Signature: Date:

Dr. Robert Osuna, Coordinator ~ rosuna@albany.edu
~ Biology Office ~ biology@albany.edu ~ Bio126

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ACHM 115 General Chemistry I and Lab Syllabus

Course number: ACHM 115

Class no:

Credit Hours: 4-5

Lecture/Lab Time: See Schedule
Lecture /Lab Location: See Schedule

Lecture Component of ACHM 115

Lecturer Instructor: Dr. Halimah Sayahi Ph.D.
E-mail: hsayahi@albany.edu

Office: Chemistry 337

Phone: 518-442-4475

Office Hours: I will hold office hours using Zoom. Students are encouraged to sign up for office hours if
they havedifficulties with class material. 30-minutes time slots will be available Monday, Wednesday
and Friday 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM, and by appointment. Students can sign up for office hours using the
following link: https://calendly.com/halima-sayahi/achm1 15-lecture-office-hours

The schedule will be available weekly. Students must sign up for office hours using their UAlbany
email address to receive a Zoom link to join office hours.

Prerequisites: None

Course Description: Atomic theory, quantitative relationships in chemical change, electronic structure of
atoms and chemical periodicity, chemical bonding, and states of matter. This is a combined lecture and lab.
The lab includes laboratory techniques and experiments demonstrating chemical principles. Experiments
including stoichiometry, calibration curves, titrations, empirical formula, solubility and chemical synthesis.
Course fee applies.

Course Objectives: At the end of this course, students should acquire general knowledge of the scientific
facts and laws that have developed from chemists' observations of the natural world and should achieve
understanding of thetheories and models that chemists employ to explain these natural phenomena. Students
should develop the ability to apply principles they have learned to mathematical solution of chemical
problems.

General Information on the Lecture component of ACHM 115:

1. Textbook: This semester we will use a free online textbook which is adapted from OpenStax. Alink

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to the book can be found here https://courses.lumenlearning.com/suny-albany-chemistry/. The

textbook contains lecture videos, broken up by section of the book. Please be aware that there are

some edits to the original OpenStax material in the online book provided for this course, but the

overall material is very similar.

The key for your success in your class work is to attend lectures and labs, preview and review class
materials and, do homework assignments in a timely manner.

A student is expected to uphold honor and ethics in conducting oneself. The policies, penalties,
procedures, and standards on Academic Integrity outlined in the Undergraduate Bulletin and in the
University code of conduct Community Rights & Responsibilities are followed. If cheating occurs during
an examination and/or homework session, a grade of zero will be assigned to work of the student(s)
involved, and the incident will be reported to the Dean of Undergraduate Studies. Studentsare required to
work on homework assignments and examinations individually, no collaboration among students or
external help is allowed.

This course has a lecture component and a laboratory component. Please contact Mr. Colin Henck (his e-
mail: chenck@albany.edu) for questions related to the lab component. The lab component hasits own
syllabus. Please see the lab syllabus for more information.

Lecture Schedule: Students are expected to attend lectures. In class participation is strongly
encouraged. All the lectureslides and notes will be posted on Blackboard and directly in the online

textbook. However, sample problems solved in class will not be posted on Blackboard. The schedule

bellow indicates the topicscovered each lecture of the semester. Students are strongly encouraged to read
the assigned class material before coming to class.

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I will never pass a sign-up sheet in class asking for your email address. I already have yourcontact

information because you are registered in my course. I do not share my course materials nor your,

Homework is graded and it is available in Blackboard under the tab “Lab”. To access homework
assignments, log into Blackboard, select your Fall 2021-ACHM 115-General Chemistry I and Lab -

HENCKcourse. On the left side of the screen within the course content menu there is a tab called Lecture
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and a separate Lab tab. Click on Lab. A menu with different folders should open. One of the folders is
called - “homework assignments”. Click on this folder to access homework. See due dates below.
Homework submitted late will have a 50% penalty, no exceptions. Homework assignments will remain
open throughoutthe semester and they can be submitted after their due dates for a 50% penalty. It is very
important to work on these homework assignments carefully and thoroughly as they provide practice for
the exams and exams will be very similar to homework assignments.

2. Quizzes
Quizzes will be administered once a week during lab time. Quizzes count as 10% of the final grade.
Please see the lab syllabus for more information. Quizzes can also be found under the Lab tab. The
lowestquiz grade will be dropped.

3. Exams
e There is a total of 6 exams. Students must take all 6 exams; I do not drop any test score. The
examswill be given in class during lecture time. The dates of the exams are also listed in the
schedule below.

e Please mark your calendar accordingly. Make up tests will not be given if a student “forgets” a
test or“mixes up test dates”.

e Students must have a calculator in all examinations (a $20-30 calculator having logarithmic and
exponential functions, the ability to change a number into scientific notation, and parenthesis will
do).

e Students will not be allowed to share calculators during exams.

e Make-up exams: Only due to extremely serious illness and emergency health problems can
make-upexams be granted. Should a student encounter such a health-related emergency, the
student should notifyme as soon as possible. Otherwise, a student must ask permission for a make-
up exam, at the latest, BEFORE the day of a scheduled exam. The acceptability of the excuse is at
discretion of the instructor. Also, at my discretion are the format, the timing, and the place of a
make-up exam. There will be no make-up of a make-up.

Grading Policy:
Lecture grade count as 75% of the final grade and lab grade counts as 25% of the final grade.

The lecture grade consists of 6 tests (each test is worth 10%), in lab quizzes which counts as 10% of the
final grade and online homework assignments that counts as 5% of the final grade. I do not drop any
testgrades, all six will be counted towards the final grade. Grading is by curve, but an absolute score of
50 or below on the final grade average may result in a failing grade. Typically letter grade A minus starts at
90% and letter grade A starts at 95%.

The final grade will be calculated as follows:

1. Exam 1 10%

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2. Exam 2 10%
3. Exam 3 10%
4. Exam 4 10%

5. Exam 5 10%
6. Exam 6 (Final cumulative test) 10%

7. Online Homework 5%
8. In lab quizzes 10%
9. Lab grade 25%
10. Total 100%

Please do not ask me to calculate for you what score you need in a particular test to get an A, nor what isyour
current grade. I calculate final grades at the end of the semester. Final grades will not be posted on
Blackboard. I do not disclose final grade via email. You will be able to see your final grades through your
MyUA\bany portal once the Registrar’s office releases them.

Additional information:

¢ Students with disabilities: please use this link to register with the Disability Resource Center toobtain
necessary accommodations.
https://www.albany.edu/disability/

¢ Standards of academic integrity: please see the following link.

https://www.albany.edu/graduatebulletin/requirements_degree.htm#standards integrity
* Campus violence prevention policies:
https://www.albany.edu/hr/assets/Campus_Violence_Prevention.pdf

Grade Percent
A >93
A- 90-02
B+ 87-89
B 83-86
B- 80-82
Ce 77-79
G 73-76
c- 70-72
D+ 67-69
D 63-66
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General Chemistry I (ACHM 115) Lecture and Test Schedule

September 8
September 10

[Date Topic

(August 23 Introduction, Chapter 1
(August 25 Chapter |

(August 27 Chapter 1

(August 30 Chapter 2

September | Chapter 2

September 3 Chapter 2

Chapter 3

September 13 Chapter 3
September 15 Chapter 3
September 17 Chapter 3-4
September 20 Chapter 4
September 22 Chapter 4
September 24 Chapter 4
September 27 Chapter 4
September 29 Chapter 5
October 4 Chapter 5
October 6 Chapter 5
October 8 Chapter 6
October 13 Chapter 6
October 15 Chapter 6
October 18 Chapter 6
October 20 Chapter 6
October 22 Chapter 6
October 25 Chapter 7
October 27 Chapter 7
jovember | Chapter 7
lovember 3 Chapter 7
lovember 5 Chapter 8
lovember 8 Chapter 8

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jovember 10 Chapter 8
jovember 12 Chapter 8
jovember 15 Chapter 9
jovember 17 Chapter 9

lovember 19 Test 4 (chapters 7 and 8)
jovember 22 Chapter 9
jovember 24 and 26
jovember 29 Chapter 9
[December | Chapter 10

December 3

Chapter 10

December 6

Dec 8" - Dec 14" Finals|
veek. Test 5 and
lepartmental final test will
lake place the same day,
[TBD by the Registrar’s|
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Lab Component of ACHM 115

Lab Instructor: Mr. Colin Henck Ph.D.
E-mail: chenck@albany.edu

Office: Chemistry 309C

Phone: 518-442-4442

Office Hours: I will hold office hours via Zoom, Wednesday 2:00-3:00 PM.

Course Description: The purpose of this course is to provide practical demonstrations of some of the
chemical principles that you will encounter in the CHM 115 lecture and to acquaint you with some of the
properties and reactivitiesof chemical substances.

Course Objectives: At the end of this course, students should acquire basic laboratory techniques and
procedures, to improve your observational skills, and to develop efficiency in planning and performing laboratory

work.All work must be performed independently.

General Information on the Lab component of ACHM 115:

1. Lab Manual:
The spiral-bound lab manual can be purchased in the College of Arts and Sciences(C.A.S.) Laboratory
Sciences window (CH-B44):
e General Chemistry 1 Laboratory Manual: Henck, Huynh, Saxton, Carozza, Muzio.2016, Third Edition
e Current General Chemistry Lecture Textbook or equivalent.

2. Equipment:
You must purchase the following items from the C.A.S (CH-B44). All of theitems are required for this
course.
e Splash-Resistant Goggles, Lab Coat and Heavy Duty Nitrile Gloves
e Calculator
e Laboratory Safety Guidelines for the Chemistry Laboratory; University atAlbany. Available in the
lab manual.
e A CHEMISTRY LABORATORY SAFETY CONSENT form in the backof the safety guidelines
document must be signed and handed in to the TAprior to starting the first lab experiment. Any
student without a signed consent will not be allowed to do experimentation.

3. How to Log into Blackboard

The “ACHM115: General Chemistry Laboratory” Course is accessible through the Internet. To access
courses for the first time (from home or campus), enter the following URL: https://blackboard.albany.edu/
You will see a dialog box that requests your username and password. Your login credentials are the same as
your MyUAlbany username and password. Typically the username is your initials followed by 6 numbers.

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Please contact the ITS helpdesk (University Library or 442-3700) if you are having trouble logging in.

Grade Policy:
I. Lab Reports: 50 pts each (550 Points Available)

e Lab Write-Up - To be completed before leaving lab.

e A-E letter grade range with no plus/minus grades (the only possible grades are listed below). The
combination of mistakes and how they incorporated into the final grade is subjective and therefore is
at the discretion of the grader. However,some general guidelines are provided below.

A (50 points) — a couple minor mistakes
B (40 points) — several minor mistakes or one major mistake and the highestpossible
grade if the lab is turned in after the official lab end time.
C (30 points) — a couple major mistakes or excessive minor mistakes
D (20 points) — several major mistakes
E (0 points) — did not attend/complete lab
e Examples of Minor and Major Mistakes
* The list of minor and major mistakes below is not exhaustive and many errors are not
objectively major or minor. In all cases the severity of a mistake is at the discretion of
the grader.
Minor mistakes include significant figure errors, simple calculation errors, missing
units, spelling and grammatical errors, simple technicalerrors, and writing that is not
concise
Major mistakes include complex calculation errors, illegible lab reports,incomplete lab
reports, disorganized lab reports, incorrect interpretationof data, gross technical errors
and incorrect answers to questions.
2. Grading
Papers are first graded by the teaching assistant in each section on Blackboard and will be gradedby the next
lab meeting. Grading comments will also be available on Blackboard. Students will have three opportunities
to submit a completed lab report (pre-lab, post-lab, and results in Excel form) for each experiment. To be
graded, a lab report must be submitted as DOCX file and Excelresults as an XLSX file before the end of the
lab period. All graded student papers will be randomly reviewed by the undergraduate lab grading
committee. The committee will randomly select lab reports for a thorough evaluation. Each lab report will be
evaluated based on the contentswritten on the lab report. Students should keep in mind that the grading
committee members are not in the lab to observe the work that was done. All work must be shown on the lab
report in a neat, clear and organized manner. The grade committee’s recommendations will be taken into
account before a final grade for the lab report is assigned.

All grade disputes should be made with the teaching assistant in a timely manner. If you are unsatisfied with
the teaching assistant’s opinion, please bring the paper to the Lab Coordinator. The Lab Coordinator will re-
grade the entire lab report for a period of up to two weeks after the paper was returned. After the two week
period, papers are no longer eligible for re-grading.

Lab reports are due by the end of the lab period when the experiment was performed.

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Safety Policies

Splash-resistant safety goggles must be worn at all times during the experiment.Safety glasses are not
permitted in the lab. Although you must be in the lab atthe officially scheduled time, the experiment begins
after the TA has presentedthe lab instructions. This means that after the TA is done presenting, safety goggles
must be worn at all times.

Failure to wear goggles after the experiment has begun will result in immediatedismissal from the lab. A
grade of zero will be given for the lab report and no make ups will be granted. Random spot checks will be
done to ensure cooperation with this policy. If anyone is seen without goggles by the TA or theLab
Coordinator, he or she will be asked to leave and receive a zero for the assignment. There are no acceptable
excuses or exceptions to this policy. If youneed to take your goggles off for any reason you must first leave the
lab.

At the end of the experiment you must wear your safety goggles out of the lab.Please remember to bring your
goggles to lab each week.

This policy is the law and is designed for the safety of all students in the lab. Ifyou have any questions or
concerns please contact the Lab Coordinator in CH-309C.

Strict adherence to all safety rules is required including that from the Laboratory Safety Guidelines for the
Chemistry Laboratory, safety video, lab manual, MSDS, signage in the lab and TA instruction. It is required
that each student is aware of and working in accordance with all safety rules and regulations. If you are
unsure or have questions about any safety rule or issue, it is your duty to ask the Lab Coordinator BEFORE
performing the experiment. After (re)reading the booklet Laboratory Safety Guidelines for the Chemistry
Laboratory, sign a consent form, which is located at the end of the guidelines, and then submit it to your
teaching assistant at the beginning of the first lab experiment.

e Failure to wear proper eye protection (goggles) whenever inside the laboratory after an experiment has
started, will result in your both being dismissed from the lab class and given a grade of zero for the lab
report.

e Failure to wear an approved face mask or facial covering in the proper fashion (covering the nose and
mouth completely) whenever inside the laboratory at any time will result in your both being dismissed
from the lab class and given a grade of zero for the lab report. Please help to contain the spread of Covidby
being responsible with your mask.

e Proper laboratory apparel must be worn, including a lab coat and gloves. You are required to wear
long pants or other article of clothing that COMPLETELY covers the entire length of the legs and feet.
Therefore, shorts, capris, skirts, or open-toed shoes, such as sandals or flip-flops are strictly prohibited.
That is to say; completely covered legs and feet are required to perform experiments. In addition, long
hair should be tied back. Failure to follow the dress code will result in immediate dismissal from the lab.

e Contact lenses should not be worn in lab. Contact lenses may be soluble in some solvents used in thelab.

If someone wearing contact lenses gets solvent in their eye, it could permanently harm their vision. There is
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no way for us to check for contact lenses, so it is the student’s responsibility to ensure they arenot worn in
the chemistry lab.

e Gloves are worn in the lab for your safety; they should never be worn out of the lab and into the hallway,or
any other place. Wearing contaminated gloves outside the lab can be a hazard to everyone around by
transferring dangerous chemical residues to public areas and surfaces.

e NO FOOD OR DRINK allowed in the lab at any time. The lab is not a safe place to eat or drink. Being
seen with any food or beverage will result in immediate dismissal from the lab.

e Chemicals should never be poured into the sink drains; proper waste containers are provided inside the
fume hood. Moreover, sinks must be kept free of debris, like paper towels, hoses, clamps, broken
glassware, etc.

« NO UNAUTHORIZED EXPERIMENTATION. Unauthorized experimentation is a danger to
everyone in the lab. The only experimentation permitted is the written procedure of the experiment tobe
performed. All other experimentation is strictly prohibited.

e The lab may contain chemicals that students in other courses are using. Working with chemicals, no matter
their source, other than the chemicals described in the experiment being performed, is strictly prohibited.
READ THE LABELS BEFORE USING ANY AND ALL CHEMICALS. This includes but is not
limited to different concentrations of the same chemical. It is a danger to everyone in the lab.

Laboratory Pol
The following poli have been established in order to safely operate the laboratory and to giveyou the

greatest amount of time to perform each experiment. These policies should be used in conjunction with the
Laboratory Safety Guidelines for the Chemistry Laboratory.

e Safety must always be the first priority in the General Chemistry Laboratory. All safety rules willbe
strictly enforced. You must wear your safety goggles in the laboratory at all times. Failure to wear
proper eye protection while in the laboratory will result in your being both dismissed from the lab
class and given a grade of zero for the entire experiment. Moreover, proper laboratory apparel must
be worn, including a lab coat and gloves. Open-toed shoes or shoes with multiple openings cannot be
worn in the lab. Shorts are not permitted. Legs and feet must be completely covered. If you observe
anything that you deem as unsafe, please report it immediately to your instructor, so that the problem
can be remedied. In the event of an accident in the lab, the instructorshould be notified immediately.

e Safety also includes the ongoing pandemic. All persons in the lab must wear a proper facial covering
as approved by the university, and this covering must cover the nose, and mouth at all times.
Removing the mask for any is not permitted. Failure to wear your mask properly while in the
laboratory will result in your being both dismissed from the lab class and given a grade of zerofor the
entire experiment as well as reporting the incident to appropriate University authorities.

e All glassware will be placed on shelves/drawers in the lab and each student must obtain his or her
items at the beginning of lab. It is your responsibility to check that the glassware is in good
condition BEFORE you start working with it. If you find an item is broken to begin with, you
must alert the Teaching Assistant immediately. Many of the glassware items are expensive, souse
each item with care and be sure to clean all glassware used at the end of each experiment. When you
have completed your laboratory work, you are responsible for returning your all your glassware in its

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original condition to where it came from. Dirty glassware and broken glassware may not be returned
to the shelves. Please inform your TA if something was broken.
¢ Common sense and good safety practice require that side benches, hoods, and the lab equipment be
kept clean. Any broken glass or spilled chemicals must be cleaned up immediately. Sinks must be kept
free of debris such as paper towels, hoses, clamps, broken glassware, etc. You are responsible for
cleaning your lab station by the end of each lab class. If your lab station is left in amess or spills are
not immediately wiped up, then your instructor will deduct points from your labreport grade.
e Chemicals should never be poured into the sink drains unless specifically authorized by the TA.
Designated waste containers are provided inside the fume hood.
e You are expected both to show courtesy toward fellow classmates and to respect the lab equipmentthat
is provided. Anyone abusing any piece of furnished equipment will be charged for damages.
“Reasonable accommodations will be provided for students with documented physical,
sensory, systemic, cognitive, learning, and psychiatric disabilities. If youbelieve you have a
disability requiring accommodation in this class, please notify the Director of Disabled
Student Services (Campus Center 137, 442-5490). That office will provide the course
instructor with verification of your disability and willrecommend appropriate
accommodations.”
¢ Your cooperation will be expected and required, so that the laboratory can operate as safely and
efficiently as possible. If you have any problems concerning lab, please do not hesitate to contactthe
laboratory coordinator or the course instructor.

Lab Group Policy:
In this course students must work as a team with a lab partner (in groups of 2). If an odd numberof students

are in class on any given day then a single team of three may be formed. Forming andworking in teams is
required because collaboration/teamwork is part of the educational experiencein this course and there is not
enough equipment for students to work individually. Forming teamsis solely the responsibility of the students
in the course; at no time will the TAs or staff be involvedin team forming or switching partners/groups unless
multiple large groups form.

While students must work together to collect data, perform calculations, and interpret results, all written work
will be turned in individually and must be in each student’s own writing. Any writtenwork that is identical
within a group is plagiarism and is a violation of the Student Code of Conduct. Plagiarized reports will be
given a grade of zero for all parties involved, regardless of stated knowledge of the participants.

Lab Cleanliness Grade:

In real world chemistry labs, scientists have to share the same working space. Each of them is responsible for
keeping their work area and equipment clean and neat. College teaching labs are no different; each section of
a lab shares the same chemicals, balances, instrumentation and workspace. Due to the nature of working in a
shared space it is impossible to know who is using what at any given time. Therefore, it is the responsibility
of the entire class to ensure the lab is maintained in a safe, clean, and neat manner. Failure to keep the lab
clean will result in a full letter grade penalty on the experiment performed that day for every student
in the class. It will not be graded individually, but rather as a class. Keep in mind that this doesn’t mean ifa

chemical is knocked over, everyone will get points taken off. Instead, if a spill occurs, the TA should be
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alerted and everything should be cleaned up in a safe an organized manor. Not all spillsare major, but even
the most minor spill must be cleaned up immediately and safely, in order to avoid personal injury as well as
damage to equipment. Below is a list of things to keep in mind when working in the lab:

a) Labware must be returned to its home in an organized manner. All glassware must be clean and as dry
as possible before it is returned. Dirty and/or disorganized glassware on the shelves will result in a lab
cleanliness points being taken off for the class.

b) Lab equipment like balances, Microlabs, and centrifuges are not to be moved around.

c) Electrical equipment such as PCs, network switches, Microlabs, centrifuges, or balances or transient
equipment like heating/stirring plates currently in use are never to be unplugged to free a plug for
personal student electronics. Doing so will result in dismissal from lab with a zero.

d) Reagent bottles, waste containers are capped and put back where they came from after they are used,
whether that is in the hood, on the lab benches, in the balance room, or on the side bench.

e) Spilled chemicals, hazardous waste, etc. are cleaned up safely and disposed of properly

f) Broken glassware is cleaned up and placed in the proper waste container

g) Balances and the balance table/area is free of chemicals and other debris

h) All glassware is cleaned and returned to its proper location in the lab

i) When instrumentation is used, the area should be left clean and free from debris

j) All paper towels, Kimwipes, plastic pipettes, etc... that were used in the lab must be disposedin the
appropriate trash container and are not left on the benches or on the floor

k) All bench tops are cleaned with water and left free from chemicals after the experiment is over

1) Because of the ongoing pandemic, all students must wash their hands at the designated sinkbefore
performing the experiment, as well as after. Please remember that hand-washing shouldproceed for
about thirty seconds minimum and thoroughly cover the hands. This will keep bothchemicals and germs
from spreading. Please help contain the spread of the virus. Working in a clean lab is safer for
everyone. Each of you will be asked to do your part to ensure that you and your classmates have a neat
and safe workspace and this will be enforcedby grading your group effort toward lab cleanliness.

Academic Honesty:
The policies, penalties, procedures and standards outlined in the Undergraduate Bulletin and in the Policy on

Community Rights & Responsibilities of University at Albany will be followed. A failing grade is a possible
result of academic dishonesty. Disruptive classroom behavior may result in lowering of a student’s grade in
accordance with the policies of the Dean of Undergrad- uate Studies. You are welcome to discuss any course-
related problems with the chemistry facultyand staff members of the department.

You are welcome to discuss any course-related problems with the following chemistry staff members:
Lab Instructional Staff

Name Office Telephone E-mail
Lab Colin (44)2-4442* chemlab@albany.edu
Coordinator Henck
Staff can be

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\Assistant Lab Katie contacted via | (44)2-2622* chemlab@albany.edu
Coordinator Saxton email to set up
an virtual
Organic appointment
Lab Kelli Allen | 00 Zoom. (44)2-4607* chemlab@albany.edu
Associate
Analytical Jesse
Lab Carozz (44)2-4607* chemlab@albany.edu
Associate a
*Please be aware that phone calls will generally not be returned, but every effort will be made to respond
to emails.
**Office hours are subject to change, please consult the course on
Blackboard.
Attendance:

Laboratory attendance is mandatory. The course schedule is available on Blackboard. Always be sure
you are prepared to do the lab on the day it is assigned to your section. Ifa student is absent (or anticipates
an absence) from a lab class due to illness, family emergency, religious observance, or official university
activity then he or she is urged to make up the laboratory experiment at another lab class during the normal
experimental week if possible. Make-ups will not be granted by phone or email.

Note that each laboratory experiment is offered only during the days and times indicated on the experiment
schedule and cannot be made up at any other time. Make-ups are available on a first come first serve basis.

Ifa student misses multiple experiments and has written documentation, that student must arrange a
consultation appointment with the lab coordinator in a timely manner. Excused absences will only be
considered in the most extenuating circumstances and with the consent of the lab coordinator ONLY.
Under no circumstances will credit be awarded for the course if you are absent from more than two
lab experiments. If a lab is missed but made-up, it will not be considered an absence. A grade of
incomplete will only be considered in the case of unforeseen circumstances and only with proper
documentation. Students who are absent for any reason are still responsible for the missed information,
which may be subject matter on quizzes. So, you are encouraged to make-up missed experiments the week
they are performed.

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General Chemistry I (ACHM 115) Experiment Schedule:

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Experiment

Jan. 19 — Jan. 20

No Labs

Jan. 24—Jan 27

Syllabus Review, Pre-Lab, First Day Worksheet

Jan. 31 — Feb. 3

Experiment |: Intro to General Chemistry Lab

Feb. 7— Feb. 10

Experiment 2: Understanding Solutions

Feb. 14—Feb. 17

Experiment 3: Density

Feb. 21 — Feb. 24

Experiment 4: Finding Empirical Formula

Feb. 28 — Mar. 3

Experiment 5: Stoichiometry

Mar. 7 — Mar. 10

Experiment 6: Solubility of Magnesium

Mar. 14 — Mar. 17

No Labs

Mar. 21 — Mar. 24

Experiment 7: Synthesis of Aspirin

Mar. 28 — Mar. 31

Experiment 8: Intro to Acid-Base Titration

Apr. 4— Apr. 7

Experiment 9: Polyprotic Acids

Apr. 11 — Apr. 14

Experiment 10: Lab Practical

Apr. 18 — Apr. 21

Experiment 11: Lewis Structures

Apr. 25 — Apr. 28

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ACHM 116 General Chemistry II and Lab Syllabus

Course number: ACHM 116

Class no:

Credit Hours: 4

Lecture/Lab Time: See Schedule
Lecture /Lab Location: See Schedule

Lecture Component of ACHM 115

Lecturer Instructor: Dr. Halimah Sayahi Ph.D.
E-mail: hsayahi@albany.edu

Office: Chemistry 337

Phone: 518-442-4475

Office Hours: | will hold office hours using Zoom. Students are encouraged to sign up for office hours if
they havedifficulties with class material. 30-minutes time slots will be available Monday, Wednesday
and Friday 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM, and by appointment. Students can sign up for office hours using the
following link: https://calendly.com/halima-sayahi/achm 1 15-lecture-office-hours

The schedule will be available weekly. Students must sign up for office hours using their UAlbany
email address to receive a Zoom link to join office hours.

Prerequisites: ACHM 115 or ACHM 120 and ACHM 124

Course Description: Elementary principles of chemical equilibrium, thermodynamics, and kinetics;
electrochemistry; descriptive chemistry of the elements and their compounds. This is a combined lecture and
lab. The lab includes laboratory techniques and experiments demonstrating chemical principles. Experiments
including solution properties, kinetics, equilibrium, spectroscopy and a final project.

Course Objectives: At the end of this course, students should acquire general knowledge of the scientific
facts and laws that have developed from chemists' observations of the natural world and should achieve
understanding of thetheories and models that chemists employ to explain these natural phenomena. Students
should develop the ability to apply principles they have learned to mathematical solution of chemical
problems.

General Information on the Lecture component of ACHM 116:

1. Textbook: This semester we will use a free online textbook which is adapted from OpenStax. Alink
to the book can be found here https://courses.lumenlearning.com/suny-albany-chemistry/. The

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textbook contains lecture videos, broken up by section of the book. Please be aware that there are
some edits to the original OpenStax material in the online book provided for this course, but the
overall material is very similar.

The key for your success in your class work is to attend lectures and labs, preview and review class
materials and, do homework assignments in a timely manner.

A student is expected to uphold honor and ethics in conducting oneself. The policies, penalties,

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procedures, and standards on Academic Integrity outlined in the Undergraduate Bulletin and in the
University code of conduct Community Rights & Responsibilities are followed. If cheating occurs during
an examination and/or homework session, a grade of zero will be assigned to work of the student(s)
involved, and the incident will be reported to the Dean of Undergraduate Studies. Studentsare required to
work on homework assignments and examinations individually, no collaboration among students or
external help is allowed.

This course has a lecture component and a laboratory component. Please contact Mr. Colin Henck (his e-
mail: chenck@albany.edu) for questions related to the lab component. The lab component hasits own
syllabus. Please see the lab syllabus for more information.

Lecture Schedule: Students are expected to attend lectures. In class participation is strongly
encouraged. All the lectureslides and notes will be posted on Blackboard and directly in the online

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textbook. However, sample problems solved in class will not be posted on Blackboard. The schedule
below indicates the topicscovered each lecture of the semester. Students are strongly encouraged to
read the assigned class material before coming to class. To find all course materials related to the
lecture please log into Blackboard. Select your Spring 2022-ACHM 116-General Chemistry II and
Lab -HENCK course. This Blackboard course contains all course content for both the lab and the
lecture components of ACHM 116. To submit lab related assignments AND to submit lecture related
you will use the sameBlackboard course, namely Spring 2022-ACHM 116-General Chemistry II and
Lab -HENCK. Onceyou are on the course, on the left side of the screen within the course content
menu there is a tab called Lecture. Click on Lecture. A menu with different folders should open.

Important note:
I will never pass a sign-up sheet in class asking for your email address. I already have yourcontact

information because you are registered in my course. I do not share my course materials nor your,

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Assessments:

1.

Homework
Homework is graded and it is available in Blackboard under the tab “Lab”. To access homework

assignments, log into Blackboard, select your Spring 2022-ACHM 116-General Chemistry II and Lab -
HENCK course. On the left sideof the screen within the course content menu there is a tab called

Homework. Click on Homework. A menu with different folders should open. It is very important to work.

2.

Quizzes

Quizzes will be administered once a week during lab time. Quizzes count as 10% of the final grade.
Please see the lab syllabus for more information. Quizzes can also be found under the Lab tab. The
lowest quiz grade will be dropped.

Exams

There is a total of 4 tests. Students must take all 4 tests; Ido not drop any test score. The first 3
testswill be given in class during lecture time. The dates of the tests are listed in the schedule below.
Please mark your calendar accordingly. Make up tests will not be given if a student “forgets” a test or
“mixes uptest dates”. Test 4 will be a departmental final and it will be given during finals week May
6". May 11". Because it is a departmental final, the date and time of the final will be determined by
the Registrar’s Office in March. As soon as the date is released, I will send an announcement through
Blackboard and will updatethe syllabus accordingly.

Students must have a calculator in all examinations (a $20-30 calculator having logarithmic and
exponential functions, the ability to change a number into scientific notation, and parenthesis will
do).

Students will not be allowed to share calculators during exams. Students are not allowed to wear
sunglasses while taking tests or dark colored lenses. Students are not allowed to have/ wear electronic
devices beyond a calculator while taking tests. The following devices are not allowed while taking
tests (including but not limited to) : visors, baseball hats, earbuds, headphones, smart watches,
electronic translators and, cell phones. All these items must be stored in a bag or backpack, not in
student’s pockets.Students not complying may be asked to leave the test and receive a zero on it.
Having these items while taking exams may incur in violation of academic honesty and integrity
university policies. See the following link for more information on academic honesty and integrity.
https://www.albany.edu/graduatebulletin/requirements_degree.htm#standards _integrit

Grading Policy:
Lecture grade count as 75% of the final grade and lab grade counts as 25% of the final grade.
The lecture grade consists of 6 tests (each test is worth 10%), in lab quizzes which counts as 10% of the

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final grade and online homework assignments that counts as 5% of the final grade. I do not drop any
testgrades, all six will be counted towards the final grade. Grading is by curve, but an absolute score of
50 or below on the final grade average may result in a failing grade. Typically letter grade A minus starts at
90% and letter grade A starts at 95%.

The final grade will be calculated as follows:

1. Exam 1 15%
2. Exam 2 15%
3. Exam 3 15%
4. Exam 4 15%
5. Online Homework 5%
6. In lab quizzes 10%
7. Lab grade 25%
8. Total 100%

Please do not ask me to calculate for you what score you need in a particular test to get an A, nor what isyour
current grade. I calculate final grades at the end of the semester. Final grades will not be posted on
Blackboard. I do not disclose final grade via email. You will be able to see your final grades through your
MyUA\bany portal once the Registrar’s office releases them.

All students, faculty members, staff, and visitors are required to adhere to all university policies andthe
expectations outlined on the University’s COVID-19 website: https://www.albany.edu/covid-
19. Below are some additional guidelines to assist faculty with classroom specific expectations.
+ Everyone is required to wear a mask whenever indoors including in classrooms regardlessof
vaccination status.

+ Faculty may remove their masks to teach if they remain 6 feet away from anyone else
throughout the class. They should have their mask on when they enter the classroom andput it
back on right after done teaching. If they cannot maintain 6 feet of separation, they must
remain masked in class.

+ Students who are not wearing a mask should be instructed to leave the class and not returnuntil
masked. Students who forgot a mask may obtain one at the Campus Center Help Deskand the
Academic Support Center in LI36. Repeat violators will be referred to the Dean of Students for
discipline.

+ Faculty can require a student to leave the classroom if they refuse to wear a mask. This policy
falls under the existing UAlbany policy regarding disruptive classroom behavior andstudent
conduct
(https://www.albany.edu/undergraduateeducation/18530.php; https://www.albany.edu/c
as/assets/20 1 | -cas-disruptive-behaviors-classroom.pdf).

+ No food or drink will be allowed in the classrooms for students. While teaching, faculty may
drink from water bottles.

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Students with Disabilities:
Please use this link to register with the Disability Access and Inclusion Student Services (DAISS) to
obtain necessary accommodations.
https://www.albany.edu/disability/

Mental Health and Well-Being
1. https://www.albany.edu/myualbany/mental-health-well-being
2. https://www.albany.edu/health_center/

Campus Community
1. https://www.albany.edu/myualbany/campus-community
2. Campus violence prevention policies:
https://www.albany.edu/hr/assets/Campus_ Violence _Prevention.pdf

Grade Percent
A >93
A- 90-02
B+ 87-89
B 83-86
B- 80-82
Cr 771-79
Cc 73-76
c- 70-72
D+ 67-69
D 63-66
D- 60-62
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General Chemistry If (ACHM 116) Lecture and Test Schedule

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Date Topic

Jan. 24 Introduction -Chapter 10 section 10.1
Jan. 26 Chapter 10 sec. 10.2
Jan. 28 Chapter 10 sec.10.3
Jan. 31 Chapter 10 sec.10.4
Feb. 2 Chapter 11 section 11.1
Feb. 4 Chapter 11 section 11.2
Feb. 7 Chapter 11 section 11.3
Feb. 9 Chapter 11 section 11.4
Feb. 11 Chapter 11 section 11.4
Feb. 14 Chapter 12 section 12.1 and 12.2
Feb. 16 Chapter 12 section 12.3
Feb. 18

Feb. 21 Chapter 12 section 12.4
Feb. 23 Chapter 12 section 12.5
Feb. 25 Chapter 13 section 12.6
Feb. 28 Chapter 13 section 13.1
March 2 Chapter 13 section 13.2
March 4 Chapter 13 section 13.3
March 7 Chapter 14 section 13.4
March 9 Chapter 14 section 13.4
March 11

March 14, 16, 18

March 21 Chapter 14 section 14.1
March 23 Chapter 14 section 14.2
March 25 Chapter 15 section 14.3
March 28 Chapter 15 section 14.4
March 30 Chapter 15 section 15.1
April 1 Chapter 15 section 15.1
April 4 Chapter 15 section 15.1
April 6 Chapter 15 section 15.2
April 8 Chapter 15 section 15.2
April 11 Chapter 15 section 15.2
April 13 Chapter 16 section 16.1, 16.2

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April 18 Chapter 17 section 16.3

April 20 Chapter 17 section 16.4

April 22 Chapter 17 sections 17.1

April 25 Chapter 17 section 17.2

April 27 Chapter 17 section 17.3

April 29 Chapter 17 section 17.4

May 2 Chapter 17 section 17.5 and 17.6
May 4 Chapter 17 section 17.7

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Lab Component of ACHM 116

Lab Instructor: Mr. Colin Henck Ph.D.

E-mail: chenck@albany.edu
Office: Chemistry 309C
Phone: 518-442-4442

Office Hours: I will hold office hours via Zoom, Wednesday 2:00-3:00 PM.

Course Description: The purpose of this course is to provide practical demonstrations of some of the
chemical principles that you will encounter in the CHM 116 lecture and to acquaint you with some of the
properties and reactivities of chemical substances.

Course Objectives: At the end of this course, students should acquire basic laboratory techniques and
procedures, to improve your observational skills, and to develop efficiency in planning and performing laboratory

work.All work must be performed independently.

General Information on the Lab component of ACHM 116:

2. Lab Manual:
The spiral-bound lab manual can be purchased in the College of Arts and Sciences(C.A.S.) Laboratory
Sciences window (CH-B44):
e¢ General Chemistry I Laboratory Manual: Henck, Huynh, Saxton, Carozza, Muzio.2016, Third Edition
e Current General Chemistry Lecture Textbook or equivalent.

3. Equipment:
You must purchase the following items from the C.A.S (CH-B44). All of theitems are required for this
course.
e Splash-Resistant Goggles, Lab Coat and heavy-duty Nitrile Gloves
e Calculator
e Laboratory Safety Guidelines for the Chemistry Laboratory; University atAlbany. Available in the
lab manual.
e A CHEMISTRY LABORATORY SAFETY CONSENT form in the backof the safety guidelines
document must be signed and handed in to the TAprior to starting the first lab experiment. Any
student without a signed consent will not be allowed to do experimentation.

4. How to Log into Blackboard

The “ACHM116: General Chemistry Laboratory” Course is accessible through the Internet. To access
courses for the first time (from home or campus), enter the following URL: https://blackboard.albany.edu/
You will see a dialog box that requests your username and password. Your login credentials are the same as
your MyUAlbany username and password. Typically, the username is your initials followed by 6 numbers.
Please contact the ITS helpdesk (University Library or 442-3700) if you are having trouble logging in.

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Grade Policy
1. First Day Review Worksheet (50 points)

Blackboard worksheet reviewing the fundamental concepts of data analysis in General Chemistry
Laboratory

2. Lab Reports: 50 pts each (350 Points Available)

Lab Write-Up - To be completed before leaving lab.

A-E letter grade range with no plus/minus grades (the only possible grades are listed below). The
combination of mistakes and how they incorporated into the final grade is subjective and therefore is
at the discretion of the grader. However,some general guidelines are provided below.
A (50 points) — a couple minor mistakes
B (40 points) — several minor mistakes or one major mistake and the highestpossible
grade if the lab is turned in after the official lab end time.
C (30 points) — a couple major mistakes or excessive minor mistakes
D (20 points) — several major mistakes
E (0 points) — did not attend/complete lab
Examples of Minor and Major Mistakes
¢ The list of minor and major mistakes below is not exhaustive and many errors are not
objectively major or minor. In all cases the severity of a mistake is at the discretion of
the grader.
Minor mistakes include significant figure errors, simple calculation errors, missing
units, spelling and grammatical errors, simple technicalerrors, and writing that is not
concise
Major mistakes include complex calculation errors, illegible lab reports,incomplete lab
reports, disorganized lab reports, incorrect interpretationof data, gross technical errors
and incorrect answers to questions.

3. Final Project: Four areas 50 pts each (200 points available)

The project will last four lab periods and therefore it will count as four grades. Eachcategory will be an
A-F grade just as in all other labs. Only participation is gradedindividually, all other grades are the
same for the team.

Lab Report — A lab report with an objective, hypothesis, variables, etc. (all usual report sections for the
pre and post lab) section for each part of the experiment is required. The report will be a team effort
with multiple names on a single report. The lab report is graded the same way as other lab reports. The
lab report is due the last day of the project at the beginning of class.

Precision and Accuracy — Precise and accurate data are essential at this point in the course. To be
clear, if a data point falls far from the calibration curve, you mayremake that point. Your final
calibration curves should have an R? of at least 0.99 and should match staff generated curves.
Presentation — Each team will do a practice presentation on the third day of the project and a final
graded presentation the final day of the project. Each team member should present one section of the
experiment. If a team has 4 members one team member should talk about two sections or the fifth

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section can be sharedamong multiple team members. Speakers should talk about how the experiment
was carried out, what was accomplished and what the accomplishment means. Theunderlying scientific
principles must be discussed as well as the practical aspects of the experiment. The final presentation,
which will be timed, should be 15 — 18 minutes total (3-5 minutes per team member). Use a discussion
of the underlying scientific principles to bulk up the talk. Part of the grade will be based on making
improvement between the practice presentation and the final presentation.

¢ Lab Participation — The lab participation grade will be a combination of a TA gradeand an anonymous
student survey of their teammates. Each teammate is expected to participate in planning, lab
experiments, report writing and generating and givingthe final presentation. We will not hesitate to give
low participation grades if onesteammates inform us that someone isn’t doing their share.

*There are a total of 800 points possible during the semester.

Grading

Papers are first graded by the teaching assistant in each section on Blackboard and will be gradedby the next
lab meeting. Grading comments will also be available on Blackboard. Students will have three opportunities
to submit a completed lab report (pre-lab, post-lab, and results in Excel form) for each experiment. To be
graded, a lab report must be submitted as DOCX file and Excelresults as an XLSX file before the end of the
lab period. All graded student papers will be randomly reviewed by the undergraduate lab grading
committee. The committee will randomly select lab reports for a thorough evaluation. Each lab report will be
evaluated based on the contentswritten on the lab report. Students should keep in mind that the grading
committee members are not in the lab to observe the work that was done. All work must be shown on the lab
report in a neat, clear and organized manner. The grade committee’s recommendations will be taken into
account before a final grade for the lab report is assigned.

All grade disputes should be made with the teaching assistant in a timely manner. If you are unsatisfied with
the teaching assistant’s opinion, please bring the paper to the Lab Coordinator. The Lab Coordinator will re-
grade the entire lab report for a period of up to two weeks after the paper was returned. After the two week
period, papers are no longer eligible for re-grading.

Lab reports are due by the end of the lab period when the experiment was performed.

Safety Policies

Splash-resistant safety goggles must be worn at all times during the experiment.Safety glasses are not
permitted in the lab. Although you must be in the lab atthe officially scheduled time, the experiment begins

after the TA has presentedthe lab instructions. This means that after the TA is done presenting, safety goggles
must be worn at all times.

Failure to wear goggles after the experiment has begun will result in immediatedismissal from the lab. A
grade of zero will be given for the lab report and no make ups will be granted. Random spot checks will be
done to ensure cooperation with this policy. If anyone is seen without goggles by the TA or theLab

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Coordinator, he or she will be asked to leave and receive a zero for the assignment. There are no acceptable
excuses or exceptions to this policy. If youneed to take your goggles off for any reason you must first leave the
lab.

At the end of the experiment you must wear your safety goggles out of the lab.Please remember to bring your
goggles to lab each week.

This policy is the law and is designed for the safety of all students in the lab. Ifyou have any questions or
concerns please contact the Lab Coordinator in CH-309C.

Strict adherence to all safety rules is required including that from the Laboratory Safety Guidelines for the
Chemistry Laboratory, safety video, lab manual, MSDS, signage in the lab and TA instruction. It is required
that each student is aware of and working in accordance with all safety rules and regulations. If you are
unsure or have questions about any safety rule or issue, it is your duty to ask the Lab Coordinator BEFORE
performing the experiment. After (re)reading the booklet Laboratory Safety Guidelines for the Chemistry
Laboratory, sign a consent form, which is located at the end of the guidelines, and then submit it to your
teaching assistant at the beginning of the first lab experiment.

e Failure to wear proper eye protection (goggles) whenever inside the laboratory after an experiment has
started, will result in your both being dismissed from the lab class and given a grade of zero for the lab
report.

e Failure to wear an approved face mask or facial covering in the proper fashion (covering the nose and
mouth completely) whenever inside the laboratory at any time will result in your both being dismissed
from the lab class and given a grade of zero for the lab report. Please help to contain the spread of Covidby
being responsible with your mask.

e Proper laboratory apparel must be worn, including a lab coat and gloves. You are required to wear
long pants or other article of clothing that COMPLETELY covers the entire length of the legs and feet.
Therefore, shorts, capris, skirts, or open-toed shoes, such as sandals or flip-flops are strictly prohibited.
That is to say; completely covered legs and feet are required to perform experiments. In addition, long
hair should be tied back. Failure to follow the dress code will result in immediate dismissal from the lab.

e Contact lenses should not be worn in lab. Contact lenses may be soluble in some solvents used in thelab.
If someone wearing contact lenses gets solvent in their eye, it could permanently harm their vision. There is
no way for us to check for contact lenses, so it is the student’s responsibility to ensure they arenot worn in
the chemistry lab.

e Gloves are worn in the lab for your safety; they should never be worn out of the lab and into the hallway,or
any other place. Wearing contaminated gloves outside the lab can be a hazard to everyone around by
transferring dangerous chemical residues to public areas and surfaces.

e NO FOOD OR DRINK allowed in the lab at any time. The lab is not a safe place to eat or drink. Being
seen with any food or beverage will result in immediate dismissal from the lab.

e Chemicals should never be poured into the sink drains; proper waste containers are provided inside the
fume hood. Moreover, sinks must be kept free of debris, like paper towels, hoses, clamps, broken
glassware, etc.

« NO UNAUTHORIZED EXPERIMENTATION. Unauthorized experimentation is a danger to

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everyone in the lab. The only experimentation permitted is the written procedure of the experiment tobe
performed. All other experimentation is strictly prohibited.

e The lab may contain chemicals that students in other courses are using. Working with chemicals, no matter
their source, other than the chemicals described in the experiment being performed, is strictly prohibited.
READ THE LABELS BEFORE USING ANY AND ALL CHEMICALS. This includes but is not
limited to different concentrations of the same chemical. It is a danger to everyone in the lab.

Laboratory Policies:
The following policies have been established in order to safely operate the laboratory and to giveyou the

greatest amount of time to perform each experiment. These policies should be used in conjunction with the
Laboratory Safety Guidelines for the Chemistry Laboratory.

e Safety must always be the first priority in the General Chemistry Laboratory. All safety rules willbe
strictly enforced. You must wear your safety goggles in the laboratory at all times. Failure to wear
proper eye protection while in the laboratory will result in your being both dismissed from the lab
class and given a grade of zero for the entire experiment. Moreover, proper laboratory apparel must
be worn, including a lab coat and gloves. Open-toed shoes or shoes with multiple openings cannot be
worn in the lab. Shorts are not permitted. Legs and feet must be completely covered. If you observe
anything that you deem as unsafe, please report it immediately to your instructor, so that the problem
can be remedied. In the event of an accident in the lab, the instructorshould be notified immediately.

e Safety also includes the ongoing pandemic. All persons in the lab must wear a proper facial covering
as approved by the university, and this covering must cover the nose and mouth at all times.
Removing the mask for any is not permitted. Failure to wear your mask properly while in the
laboratory will result in your being both dismissed from the lab class and given a grade of zerofor the
entire experiment as well as reporting the incident to appropriate University authorities.

e All glassware will be placed on shelves/drawers in the lab and each student must obtain his or her
items at the beginning of lab. It is your responsibility to check that the glassware is in good
condition BEFORE you start working with it. If you find an item is broken to begin with, you
must alert the Teaching Assistant immediately. Many of the glassware items are expensive, souse
each item with care and be sure to clean all glassware used at the end of each experiment. When you
have completed your laboratory work, you are responsible for returning your all your glassware in its
original condition to where it came from. Dirty glassware and broken glassware may not be returned
to the shelves. Please inform your TA if something was broken.

¢ Common sense and good safety practice require that side benches, hoods, and the lab equipment be
kept clean. Any broken glass or spilled chemicals must be cleaned up immediately. Sinks must be kept
free of debris such as paper towels, hoses, clamps, broken glassware, etc. You are responsible for
cleaning your lab station by the end of each lab class. If your lab station is left in amess or spills are
not immediately wiped up then your instructor will deduct points from your labreport grade.

e Chemicals should never be poured into the sink drains unless specifically authorized by the TA.
Designated waste containers are provided inside the fume hood.

e You are expected both to show courtesy toward fellow classmates and to respect the lab equipmentthat
is provided. Anyone abusing any piece of furnished equipment will be charged for damages.

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“Reasonable accommodations will be provided for students with documented physical,

sensory, systemic, cognitive, learning, and psychiatric disabilities. If youbelieve you have a

disability requiring accommodation in this class, please notify the Director of Disabled

Student Services (Campus Center 137, 442-5490). That office will provide the course

instructor with verification of your disability, and willrecommend appropriate

accommodations.”

¢ Your cooperation will be expected and required, so that the laboratory can operate as safely and

efficiently as possible. If you have any problems concerning lab, please do not hesitate to contactthe
laboratory coordinator or the course instructor.

Lab Group Policy:
In this course students must work as a team with a lab partner (in groups of 2). If an odd numberof students

are in class on any given day then a single team of three may be formed. Forming andworking in teams is
required because collaboration/teamwork is part of the educational experiencein this course and there is not
enough equipment for students to work individually. Forming teamsis solely the responsibility of the students
in the course; at no time will the TAs or staff be involvedin team forming or switching partners/groups unless
multiple large groups form.

While students must work together to collect data, perform calculations, and interpret results, all written work
will be turned in individually and must be in each student’s own writing. Any writtenwork that is identical
within a group is plagiarism and is a violation of the Student Code of Conduct. Plagiarized reports will be
given a grade of zero for all parties involved, regardless of stated knowledge of the participants.

Lab Cleanliness Grade:

In real world chemistry labs, scientists have to share the same working space. Each of them is responsible for
keeping their work area and equipment clean and neat. College teaching labs are no different; each section of
a lab shares the same chemicals, balances, instrumentation and workspace. Due to the nature of working in a
shared space it is impossible to know who is using what at any given time. Therefore, it is the responsibility
of the entire class to ensure the lab is maintained in a safe, clean, and neat manner. Failure to keep the lab
clean will result in a full letter grade penalty on the experiment performed that day for every student
in the class. It will not be graded individually, but rather as a class. Keep in mind that this doesn’t mean if a
chemical is knocked over, everyone will get points taken off. Instead, if a spill occurs, the TA should be
alerted and everything should be cleaned up in a safe an organized manor. Not all spillsare major, but even
the most minor spill must be cleaned up immediately and safely, in order to avoid personal injury as well as
damage to equipment. Below is a list of things to keep in mind when working in the lab:

a) Labware must be returned to its home in an organized manner. All glassware must be clean and as dry
as possible before it is returned. Dirty and/or disorganized glassware on the shelves will result in a lab
cleanliness points being taken off for the class.

b) Lab equipment like balances, Microlabs, and centrifuges are not to be moved around.

c) Electrical equipment such as PCs, network switches, Microlabs, centrifuges, or balances or transient
equipment like heating/stirring plates currently in use are never to be unplugged to free a plug for
personal student electronics. Doing so will result in dismissal from lab with a zero.

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whether that is in the hood, on the lab benches, in the balance room, or on the side bench.

e) Spilled chemicals, hazardous waste, etc. are cleaned up safely and disposed of properly

f) Broken glassware is cleaned up and placed in the proper waste container

g) Balances and the balance table/area is free of chemicals and other debris

h) All glassware is cleaned and returned to its proper location in the lab

i) When instrumentation is used, the area should be left clean and free from debris

j) All paper towels, Kimwipes, plastic pipettes, etc... that were used in the lab must be disposedin the
appropriate trash container and are not left on the benches or on the floor

k) All bench tops are cleaned with water and left free from chemicals after the experiment is over

1) Because of the ongoing pandemic, all students must wash their hands at the designated sinkbefore
performing the experiment, as well as after. Please remember that hand-washing shouldproceed for
about thirty seconds minimum and thoroughly cover the hands. This will keep bothchemicals and germs
from spreading. Please help contain the spread of the virus. Working in a clean lab is safer for
everyone. Each of you will be asked to do your part to ensure that you and your classmates have a neat
and safe workspace and this will be enforcedby grading your group effort toward lab cleanliness.

Academic Honesty:
The policies, penalties, procedures and standards outlined in the Undergraduate Bulletin and in the Policy on

Community Rights & Responsibilities of University at Albany will be followed. A failing grade is a possible
result of academic dishonesty. Disruptive classroom behavior may result in lowering of a student’s grade in
accordance with the policies of the Dean of Undergrad- uate Studies. You are welcome to discuss any course-
related problems with the chemistry facultyand staff members of the department.

You are welcome to discuss any course-related problems with the following chemistry staff members:
Lab Instructional Staff

Name Office Telephone E-mail
Lab Colin (44)2-4442* chemlab@albany.edu
Coordinator Henck
Staff can be
\Assistant Lab Katie contacted via | (44)2-2622* chemlab@albany.edu
Coordinator | Saxton email to set up
an virtual
Organic appointment
Lab Kelli Allen | "200M. (44)2-4607* | chemlab@albany.edu
Associate
Analytical Jesse
Lab Carozz (44)2-4607* chemlab@albany.edu
Associate a

*Please be aware that phone calls will generally not be returned, but every effort will be made to respond
to emails.
**Office hours are subject to change, please consult the course on Blackboard.

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Attendance:

Laboratory attendance is mandatory. The course schedule is available on Blackboard. Always be sure
you are prepared to do the lab on the day it is assigned to your section. Ifa student is absent (or anticipates
an absence) from a lab class due to illness, family emergency, religious observance, or official university
activity then he or she is urged to make up the laboratory experiment at another lab class during the normal
experimental week if possible. Make-ups will not be granted by phone or email.

Note that each laboratory experiment is offered only during the days and times indicated on the experiment
schedule and cannot be made up at any other time. Make-ups are available on a first come first serve basis.

Ifa student misses multiple experiments and has written documentation, that student must arrange a
consultation appointment with the lab coordinator in a timely manner. Excused absences will only be
considered in the most extenuating circumstances and with the consent of the lab coordinator ONLY.
Under no circumstances will credit be awarded for the course if you are absent from more than two
lab experiments. If a lab is missed but made-up, it will not be considered an absence. A grade of
incomplete will only be considered in the case of unforeseen circumstances and only with proper
documentation. Students who are absent for any reason are still responsible for the missed information,
which may be subject matter on quizzes. So, you are encouraged to make-up missed experiments the week
they are performed.

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General Chemistry Il (ACHM 116) Experiment Schedule:

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Dates

Experiment

Jan. 24 — Jan 27

Syllabus Review, Pre-Lab, First Day Worksheet

Jan. 31 — Feb. 3

Experiment 12a: The Ideal Gas Law — Finding

Absolute Zero

Feb. 7— Feb. 10

Experiment 12b: The Ideal Gas Law — Molar Mass of

Magnesium

Feb. 14—Feb. 17

Experiment 13: Colligative Properties

Feb. 21 — Feb. 24

Experiment 14: Intro to Spectroscopy

Feb. 28 — Mar. 3

Experiment 15: Chemical Kinetics

Mar. 7 — Mar. 10

Experiment 16: Chemical Equilibrium

Mar. 14 — Mar. 17

No Labs

Mar. 21 — Mar. 24

Experiment 17: Introduction to Organic Chemistry

Mar. 28 — Mar. 31

Project Day 1

Apr. 4— Apr. 7 Project Day 2
Apr. 11 — Apr. 14 Project Day 3
Apr. 18 — Apr. 21 Project Day 4

Apr. 25 — Apr. 28

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TCHM 130 Advanced General Chemistry I Fall 2021 Syllabus

Course number: TCHM 130

Class no: 4482

Credit Hours: 3

Lecture times: MWF 9:30 A.M. — 10:25 A.M.

Lecture location: Chemistry Building Room 151 (CH 151)

Instructor: Dr. Priyantha Sugathapala PhD

E-mail: psugathapala@albany.edu
Office: Chemistry 337

Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10:30 — 11:30 AM or by appointment.
Prerequisites: None

This syllabus contains important information about the organization and conduct of TCHM 130 this semester. It
should be read carefully and retained, together with the course schedule for future reference by each student
taking the course. Information related to the course will be posted on the Blackboard Learning System.

Course Description: Energy, enthalpy, thermochemistry, quantum mechanics and atomic theory, general
concepts of bonding, covalent bonding and orbitals, gases, liquids, and solids. Students will be introduced to
faculty research within the Department of Chemistry, as well as interdisciplinary areas. TCHM 130 is the
Honors College version of A CHM 130; only one version may be taken for credit.

This course consists of three lecture periods per week. A tentative lecture schedule is given at the end of this
syllabus. The laboratory program for General Chemistry is a separate course, ACHM 124. While it will be
coordinated to the greatest practicable extent with TCHM 130, it is taught and graded separately.

Learning Objectives: At the end of this course students should have:
e abroad knowledge of the scientific facts and laws which have been developed from chemists!
observations of the natural world
e Be able to explain the theories and models that chemists employ to explain these natural phenomena
e Be able to describe the quantitative nature of chemistry
e Be able to apply principles they have learned to the mathematical solution of chemical problems.

Course Requirements:

This syllabus contains important information about the organization and conduct of TCHM 130this semester. It
should be read carefully and retained, together with the course schedule for future reference by each student
taking the course. Information related to the course will be posted on the Blackboard Learning System.

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1. Books/Resources:

e Achieve; Required for home work and quizzes. ISBN: 9781319316709; available in bookstore. However,
you could buy directly from the publisher using the following link (see page 4 ofthis syllabus for detailed
instructions). There are two options available.

¢ Option I: Six-month access (good for Fall 2021).

¢ Option II: One year access (good for Fall 2021 and Spring 2022). If you are planningto take
both TCHM130 and TCHM131, option Il would be cheaper.
https://achieve.macmillanlearning.com/courses/5gsq95
Course name: SUNY at Albany-TCHM130-Fall 21-SUGATHAPALA

Note: Achieve comes with the e-book: Chemical Principles: The Quest for Insight "edition, by Peter
Atkins and Loretta Jones. A hard copy of the text book is not required. However, the textbook
is available if necessary.

2. Lectures:

Lectures will be in CH 151. PowerPoint lecture slides will be posted on Blackboard Learning System
(BLS). There is much material to be covered, and while lectures can hopefullyprovide an overview,
insight and flavor to the subject matter, each student is expected to masterthe content of the assigned
chapter sections through his/her personal study.

3. Homework:
It is essential for the success in this course that the homework beaccomplished in a
conscientious, routine and timely manner.

4. Quizzes:
There will be a quiz each week. Your ten quiz scores will be used to construct a quizaverage with a maximum
possible of 50.

5. Examinations:

Examinations may include questions related to anything presented during lectures, whether that information is
in the text or not. This includes problems discussed during the class, problems from quizzes, and assigned
homework problems. The format of examinationsis variable. You should be prepared for multiple choice, fill in
the blank, short answer and work out the answer questions. Some examinations may consist of only one of these
types. For allexaminations you are expected to have mastered all chapters studied back to and including
FUNDAMENTALS.

No make-up examinations will be given except for the Final Examination. If you miss an
examination and have an excused absence, your score for that examination is determined by yourscore on
the final exam for the material that exam would cover. An excused absence is a “documented serious
medical condition, or a family or personal emergency, or a previously scheduled varsity athletic
competition, or other exceptional circumstances approved by the instructor”. In so far as possible, you

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must contact the instructor prior to the exam to receive anexcused absence. A score of (0) will be
assigned for an unexcused absence.

Calculators during exams: You may use a handheld scientific calculator. You are not allowed to use a device
with the capacity to communicate with other students in the room, or with any source of information outside the
examination room. If you are observed to have or to be using such a device, you will be asked to remove it from
your desk and place it in your bag. Two such infractions will be considered cheating and we will give you a
score of zero on the examination of the second infraction. You are responsible for bringing an acceptable and
working calculator. Borrowed or replacement calculators will not be available. If you have questions about your
calculator see your instructor BEFORE the day of the exam. There is no sharing of calculators during exams.

Grading Policy:

Letter grades will be assigned by the instructor, based on the overall average, on the equivalent of 500
points of exams. Each of the four 1-hour exams is counted as 100 points and the final is 100 points. The
quiz grade will contribute 50 points and the homework will contribute 50 points. Of these 500 points, the
lowest exam equivalent (100 points) is dropped in the computation of your average score and grade. Ifa
student has taken the four 1-hour exams and completed the quizzes, he/she will be given a grade based
on those exams and quizzes on the lastday of classes and need not take the final if that grade is
acceptable.

Type Points | % of course grade
Homework 50 10

Quiz 50 10

Exam 1 100 20

Exam 2 100 20

Exam 3 100 20

Exam 4 100 20

Final (optional)

Total 500 100

The policies, penalties, procedures & standards on Academic Integrity outlined in the Undergraduate Bulletin &
in the University code of conduct Community Rights & Responsibilities are followed.

Grading scale

A= 93-100 A-= 90-92 B+ = 87-89

B= 83-86 B- = 80-82 C+=77-79
C= 73-76 C-= 70-72 D+ = 66-69
D= 63-65 D- = 60-62 F=0-59

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Lecture/Test Schedule:

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DATE TOPIC FOCUS/Sections
August 23 M_| Introduction/syllabus/Fundamental review A,
25 | W | Fundamental review B,C
27 | F | @uigal. Fundamental review DE
30 | M | Fundamental review E,G
September [1 | W | Fundamental review HI
3 | FE | @igl2;Fundamental review IK
6 M | NO Class
8 | W | Fundamental review L
10 | F | Qui; Fundamental review M
13 | M_ | Exam-l (one hour)
15 | W | Systems, states and energy (Thermodynamics-First Law) 4A, 4B
17 [F_ | Enthalpy 4c
20 |M | Quid Enthalpy of Chemical Reactions 4D
22 | W | Enthalpy of Chemical Reactions 4D
24 |F | Born-Haber Cycle 4E
27 | M | Quia5: Investigating atoms (Atoms-Quantum World) 1A
29 | W | Quantum Theory 1B
October 1 [F_ | Models of Atoms IC
4 M_| (@ui286; The Structures of Many-Electron Atoms 1D, 1E
6 W | The Periodicity of Atomic Properties IF
8 | F | Exam-2 (one hour)
11 |M | NOCLASS
13 | W | Tonic Bonds (Chemical Bonds) 2A
15 | F | @Qi@e7; Covalent Bonds 2B
18 | M_| Exceptions to the Octet Rule 2C
20 | W | Ionic versus covalent bonds 2D
22 | F | (QMia8; Strengths and length of covalent bonds 2D
25 | M | Infrared Spectroscopy 2D
27 | W | The VSEPR Model (Molecular Shape and Structure) 2E
29 |F | (Quid. Valence Bond Theory 2F
November 1 M | Review
3 | W | Exam-3 (one hour)
5 | F | Molecular Orbital Theory 2G
8 | M | Intermolecular Forces (Liquids and Solids) 3F
10 | W | Liquid Structure 3G
12 | F | @iiaSl0; Solid Structure 3H
15 | M | The Impact of Materials 31
17__| W | The Nature of Gases (The Properties of Gases) 3A-3C
19 | F | Quail, The Gas Law, Molecular Motion 3D
22 |M | Real Gases 3F
THANKSGIVING Break
29 | M | Final-I

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December 1 Phases and Phase Transitions (Physical Equilibria) SA-5B
3 Solubility, Colligative Properties 5D, SF
6 Final-II

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How to register for Achieve:

This is the direct link that will lead you to your course (TCHM 130):
https://achieve.macmillanlearning.com/courses/5gsq95

When you follow that link, you will be prompted to log in (if you have an existing Achieve account)
or create an account. Once you log in using that account, you can choose one of thefollowing
methods to access the course:

1. Purchase access online from Macmillan.

2. Enter on a two-week grace period.

3. Use an access code purchased from the University bookstore.[The access page would look similar to the
following picture]

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ACHM 124 General Chemistry Laboratory I Syllabus

Course number: ACHM 124

Class no:

Credit Hours: |

Lab Location: Chemistry 150

Lab Time: Times vary with Class no.

Lab Instructor: Mr. Colin Henck Ph.D.

E-mail: chenck@albany.edu
Office: Chemistry 309C
Phone: 518-442-4442

Office Hours: I will hold office hours via Zoom, Wednesday 2:00-3:00 PM.

Prerequisites or Co-requisite: ACHM 120 or ACHM 130
Course Description: Introduction to laboratory techniques, experiments demonstrating chemical principles in

General Chemistry I, including stoichiometry, calorimetry, and properties of some elements and compounds.

Course Objectives: At the end of this course, students should acquire basic laboratory techniques and
procedures,to improve your observational skills, and to develop efficiency in planning and performing laboratory
work.All work must be performed independently.

General Information on the Lab component of ACHM 124:

1. Lab Manual:
The spiral-bound lab manual can be purchased in the College of Arts and Sciences(C.A.S.) Laboratory
Sciences window (CH-B44):
¢ General Chemistry 1 Laboratory Manual: Henck, Huynh, Saxton, Carozza, Muzio.2016, Third Edition
e Current General Chemistry Lecture Textbook or equivalent.

2. Equipment:
You must purchase the following items from the C.A.S (CH-B44). All of theitems are required for this
course.

e Splash-Resistant Goggles, Lab Coat and Heavy Duty Nitrile Gloves

e Calculator

e Laboratory Safety Guidelines for the Chemistry Laboratory; University atAlbany. Available in the

lab manual.
e A CHEMISTRY LABORATORY SAFETY CONSENT form in the backof the safety guidelines

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document must be signed and handed in to the TAprior to starting the first lab experiment. Any
student without a signed consent will not be allowed to do experimentation.

3. How to Log into Blackboard
The “ACHM 124: General Chemistry Laboratory” Course is accessible through the Internet. To access
courses for the first time (from home or campus), enter the following URL: https://blackboard.albany.edu/

You will see a dialog box that requests your username and password. Your login credentials are the same as
your MyUAlbany username and password. Typically the username is your initials followed by 6 numbers.
Please contact the ITS helpdesk (University Library or 442-3700) if you are having trouble logging in.

Grade Policy:
1. Lab Reports: 50 pts each (550 Points Available)

e Lab Write-Up - To be completed before leaving lab.

e A-E letter grade range with no plus/minus grades (the only possible grades are listed below). The
combination of mistakes and how they incorporated into the final grade is subjective and therefore is
at the discretion of the grader. However,some general guidelines are provided below.

A (50 points) — a couple minor mistakes
B (40 points) — several minor mistakes or one major mistake and the highestpossible
grade if the lab is turned in after the official lab end time.
C (30 points) — a couple major mistakes or excessive minor mistakes
D (20 points) — several major mistakes
E (0 points) — did not attend/complete lab
e Examples of Minor and Major Mistakes
* The list of minor and major mistakes below is not exhaustive and many errors are not
objectively major or minor. In all cases the severity of a mistake is at the discretion of
the grader.
Minor mistakes include significant figure errors, simple calculation errors, missing
units, spelling and grammatical errors, simple technicalerrors, and writing that is not
concise
Major mistakes include complex calculation errors, illegible lab reports,incomplete lab
reports, disorganized lab reports, incorrect interpretationof data, gross technical errors
and incorrect answers to questions.
2. Grading
Papers are first graded by the teaching assistant in each section on Blackboard and will be gradedby the next
lab meeting. Grading comments will also be available on Blackboard. Students will have three opportunities
to submit a completed lab report (pre-lab, post-lab, and results in Excel form) for each experiment. To be
graded, a lab report must be submitted as DOCX file and Excelresults as an XLSX file before the end of the
lab period. All graded student papers will be randomly reviewed by the undergraduate lab grading
committee. The committee will randomly select lab reports for a thorough evaluation. Each lab report will be
evaluated based on the contentswritten on the lab report. Students should keep in mind that the grading
committee members are not in the lab to observe the work that was done. All work must be shown on the lab
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account before a final grade for the lab report is assigned.

All grade disputes should be made with the teaching assistant in a timely manner. If you are unsatisfied with
the teaching assistant’s opinion, please bring the paper to the Lab Coordinator. The Lab Coordinator will re-
grade the entire lab report for a period of up to two weeks after the paper was returned. After the two week
period, papers are no longer eligible for re-grading.

Lab reports are due by the end of the lab period when the experiment was performed.

Safety Policies

Splash-resistant safety goggles must be worn at all times during the experiment.Safety glasses are not
permitted in the lab. Although you must be in the lab atthe officially scheduled time, the experiment begins
after the TA has presentedthe lab instructions. This means that after the TA is done presenting, safety goggles
must be worn at all times.

Failure to wear goggles after the experiment has begun will result in immediatedismissal from the lab. A
grade of zero will be given for the lab report and no make ups will be granted. Random spot checks will be
done to ensure cooperation with this policy. If anyone is seen without goggles by the TA or theLab
Coordinator, he or she will be asked to leave and receive a zero for the assignment. There are no acceptable
excuses or exceptions to this policy. If youneed to take your goggles off for any reason you must first leave the
lab.

At the end of the experiment you must wear your safety goggles out of the lab.Please remember to bring your
goggles to lab each week.

This policy is the law and is designed for the safety of all students in the lab. Ifyou have any questions or
concerns please contact the Lab Coordinator in CH-309C.

Strict adherence to all safety rules is required including that from the Laboratory Safety Guidelines for the
Chemistry Laboratory, safety video, lab manual, MSDS, signage in the lab and TA instruction. It is required
that each student is aware of and working in accordance with all safety rules and regulations. If you are
unsure or have questions about any safety rule or issue, it is your duty to ask the Lab Coordinator BEFORE
performing the experiment. After (re)reading the booklet Laboratory Safety Guidelines for the Chemistry
Laboratory, sign a consent form, which is located at the end of the guidelines, and then submit it to your
teaching assistant at the beginning of the first lab experiment.

e Failure to wear proper eye protection (goggles) whenever inside the laboratory after an experiment has
started, will result in your both being dismissed from the lab class and given a grade of zero for the lab
report.

e Failure to wear an approved face mask or facial covering in the proper fashion (covering the nose and
mouth completely) whenever inside the laboratory at any time will result in your both being dismissed
from the lab class and given a grade of zero for the lab report. Please help to contain the spread of Covidby

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being responsible with your mask.

e Proper laboratory apparel must be worn, including a lab coat and gloves. You are required to wear
long pants or other article of clothing that COMPLETELY covers the entire length of the legs and feet.
Therefore, shorts, capris, skirts, or open-toed shoes, such as sandals or flip-flops are strictly prohibited.
That is to say; completely covered legs and feet are required to perform experiments. In addition, long
hair should be tied back. Failure to follow the dress code will result in immediate dismissal from the lab.

e Contact lenses should not be worn in lab. Contact lenses may be soluble in some solvents used in thelab.
If someone wearing contact lenses gets solvent in their eye, it could permanently harm their vision. There is
no way for us to check for contact lenses, so it is the student’s responsibility to ensure they arenot worn in
the chemistry lab.

e Gloves are worn in the lab for your safety; they should never be worn out of the lab and into the hallway,or
any other place. Wearing contaminated gloves outside the lab can be a hazard to everyone around by
transferring dangerous chemical residues to public areas and surfaces.

e NO FOOD OR DRINK allowed in the lab at any time. The lab is not a safe place to eat or drink. Being
seen with any food or beverage will result in immediate dismissal from the lab.

e Chemicals should never be poured into the sink drains; proper waste containers are provided inside the
fume hood. Moreover, sinks must be kept free of debris, like paper towels, hoses, clamps, broken
glassware, etc.

e NO UNAUTHORIZED EXPERIMENTATION. Unauthorized experimentation is a danger to
everyone in the lab. The only experimentation permitted is the written procedure of the experiment tobe
performed. All other experimentation is strictly prohibited.

e The lab may contain chemicals that students in other courses are using. Working with chemicals, no matter
their source, other than the chemicals described in the experiment being performed, is strictly prohibited.
READ THE LABELS BEFORE USING ANY AND ALL CHEMICALS. This includes but is not
limited to different concentrations of the same chemical. It is a danger to everyone in the lab.

Laboratory Policies:
The following policies have been established in order to safely operate the laboratory and to giveyou the

greatest amount of time to perform each experiment. These policies should be used in conjunction with the
Laboratory Safety Guidelines for the Chemistry Laboratory.

e Safety must always be the first priority in the General Chemistry Laboratory. All safety rules willbe
strictly enforced. You must wear your safety goggles in the laboratory at all times. Failure to wear
proper eye protection while in the laboratory will result in your being both dismissed from the lab
class and given a grade of zero for the entire experiment. Moreover, proper laboratory apparel must
be worn, including a lab coat and gloves. Open-toed shoes or shoes with multiple openings cannot be
worn in the lab. Shorts are not permitted. Legs and feet must be completely covered. If you observe
anything that you deem as unsafe, please report it immediately to your instructor, so that the problem
can be remedied. In the event of an accident in the lab, the instructorshould be notified immediately.

e Safety also includes the ongoing pandemic. All persons in the lab must wear a proper facial covering
as approved by the university, and this covering must cover the nose, and mouth at all times.
Removing the mask for any is not permitted. Failure to wear your mask properly while in the

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laboratory will result in your being both dismissed from the lab class and given a grade of zerofor the
entire experiment as well as reporting the incident to appropriate University authorities.

e All glassware will be placed on shelves/drawers in the lab and each student must obtain his or her
items at the beginning of lab. It is your responsibility to check that the glassware is in good
condition BEFORE you start working with it. If you find an item is broken to begin with, you
must alert the Teaching Assistant immediately. Many of the glassware items are expensive, souse
each item with care and be sure to clean all glassware used at the end of each experiment. When you
have completed your laboratory work, you are responsible for returning your all your glassware in its
original condition to where it came from. Dirty glassware and broken glassware may not be returned
to the shelves. Please inform your TA if something was broken.

e Common sense and good safety practice require that side benches, hoods, and the lab equipment be
kept clean. Any broken glass or spilled chemicals must be cleaned up immediately. Sinks must be kept
free of debris such as paper towels, hoses, clamps, broken glassware, etc. You are responsible for
cleaning your lab station by the end of each lab class. If your lab station is left in amess or spills are
not immediately wiped up, then your instructor will deduct points from your labreport grade.

e Chemicals should never be poured into the sink drains unless specifically authorized by the TA.
Designated waste containers are provided inside the fume hood.

e You are expected both to show courtesy toward fellow classmates and to respect the lab equipmentthat
is provided. Anyone abusing any piece of furnished equipment will be charged for damages.

“Reasonable accommodations will be provided for students with documented physical,
sensory, systemic, cognitive, learning, and psychiatric disabilities. If youbelieve you have a
disability requiring accommodation in this class, please notify the Director of Disabled
Student Services (Campus Center 137, 442-5490). That office will provide the course
instructor with verification of your disability and willrecommend appropriate
accommodations.”

e Your cooperation will be expected and required, so that the laboratory can operate as safely and
efficiently as possible. If you have any problems concerning lab, please do not hesitate to contactthe
laboratory coordinator or the course instructor.

Lab Group Policy:
In this course students must work as a team with a lab partner (in groups of 2). If an odd numberof students

are in class on any given day then a single team of three may be formed. Forming andworking in teams is
required because collaboration/teamwork is part of the educational experiencein this course and there is not
enough equipment for students to work individually. Forming teamsis solely the responsibility of the students
in the course; at no time will the TAs or staff be involvedin team forming or switching partners/groups unless
multiple large groups form.

While students must work together to collect data, perform calculations, and interpret results, all written work
will be turned in individually and must be in each student’s own writing. Any writtenwork that is identical
within a group is plagiarism and is a violation of the Student Code of Conduct. Plagiarized reports will be
given a grade of zero for all parties involved, regardless of stated knowledge of the participants.

Lab Cleanliness Grade:
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In real world chemistry labs, scientists have to share the same working space. Each of them is responsible for
keeping their work area and equipment clean and neat. College teaching labs are no different; each section of
a lab shares the same chemicals, balances, instrumentation and workspace. Due to the nature of working in a
shared space it is impossible to know who is using what at any given time. Therefore, it is the responsibility
of the entire class to ensure the lab is maintained in a safe, clean, and neat manner. Failure to keep the lab
clean will result in a full letter grade penalty on the experiment performed that day for every student
in the class. It will not be graded individually, but rather as a class. Keep in mind that this doesn’t mean ifa
chemical is knocked over, everyone will get points taken off. Instead, if a spill occurs, the TA should be
alerted and everything should be cleaned up in a safe an organized manor. Not all spillsare major, but even
the most minor spill must be cleaned up immediately and safely, in order to avoid personal injury as well as
damage to equipment. Below is a list of things to keep in mind when working in the lab:

a) Labware must be returned to its home in an organized manner. All glassware must be clean and as dry
as possible before it is returned. Dirty and/or disorganized glassware on the shelves will result in a lab
cleanliness points being taken off for the class.

b) Lab equipment like balances, Microlabs, and centrifuges are not to be moved around.

c) Electrical equipment such as PCs, network switches, Microlabs, centrifuges, or balances or transient
equipment like heating/stirring plates currently in use are never to be unplugged to free a plug for
personal student electronics. Doing so will result in dismissal from lab with a zero.

d) Reagent bottles, waste containers are capped and put back where they came from after they are used,
whether that is in the hood, on the lab benches, in the balance room, or on the side bench.

e) Spilled chemicals, hazardous waste, etc. are cleaned up safely and disposed of properly

f) Broken glassware is cleaned up and placed in the proper waste container

g) Balances and the balance table/area is free of chemicals and other debris

h) All glassware is cleaned and returned to its proper location in the lab

i) When instrumentation is used, the area should be left clean and free from debris

j) All paper towels, Kimwipes, plastic pipettes, etc... that were used in the lab must be disposedin the
appropriate trash container and are not left on the benches or on the floor

k) All bench tops are cleaned with water and left free from chemicals after the experiment is over

1) Because of the ongoing pandemic, all students must wash their hands at the designated sinkbefore
performing the experiment, as well as after. Please remember that hand-washing shouldproceed for
about thirty seconds minimum and thoroughly cover the hands. This will keep bothchemicals and germs
from spreading. Please help contain the spread of the virus. Working in a clean lab is safer for
everyone. Each of you will be asked to do your part to ensure that you and your classmates have a neat
and safe workspace and this will be enforcedby grading your group effort toward lab cleanliness.

Academic Honesty:
The policies, penalties, procedures and standards outlined in the Undergraduate Bulletin and in the Policy on

Community Rights & Responsibilities of University at Albany will be followed. A failing grade is a possible
result of academic dishonesty. Disruptive classroom behavior may result in lowering of a student’s grade in

accordance with the policies of the Dean of Undergrad- uate Studies. You are welcome to discuss any course-
related problems with the chemistry facultyand staff members of the department.

You are welcome to discuss any course-related problems with the following chemistry staff members:
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Lab Instructional Staff

Title Name Office Telephone E-mail
Lab Colin (44)2-4442* chemlab@albany.edu
Coordinator Henck
Staff can be
|Assistant Lab | Katie contacted via_ | (44)2-2622* chemlab@albany.edu
Coordinator Saxton email to set up
an
Organic wena
Lab Kelli Allen lappointment (44)2-4607* chemlab@albany.edu
Associate onZoom.
Analytical Jesse
Lab Carozz (44)2-4607* chemlab@albany.edu
Associate a
*Please be aware that phone calls will generally not be returned, but every effort will be made to respond
to emails.
**Office hours are subject to change, please consult the course on
Blackboard.
Attendance:

Laboratory attendance is mandatory. The course schedule is available on Blackboard. Always be sure
you are prepared to do the lab on the day it is assigned to your section. Ifa student is absent (or anticipates
an absence) from a lab class due to illness, family emergency, religious observance, or official university
activity then he or she is urged to make up the laboratory experiment at another lab class during the normal
experimental week if possible. Make-ups will not be granted by phone or email.

Note that each laboratory experiment is offered only during the days and times indicated on the experiment
schedule and cannot be made up at any other time. Make-ups are available on a first come first serve basis.

Ifa student misses multiple experiments and has written documentation, that student must arrange a
consultation appointment with the lab coordinator in a timely manner. Excused absences will only be
considered in the most extenuating circumstances and with the consent of the lab coordinator ONLY.
Under no circumstances will credit be awarded for the course if you are absent from more than two
lab experiments. If a lab is missed but made-up, it will not be considered an absence. A grade of
incomplete will only be considered in the case of unforeseen circumstances and only with proper
documentation. Students who are absent for any reason are still responsible for the missed information,
which may be subject matter on quizzes. So, you are encouraged to make-up missed experiments the week
they are performed.

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General Chemistry I (ACHM 124) Lab Schedule:

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Dates

Experiment

Jan. 19 — Jan. 20

No Labs

Jan. 24—Jan 27

Syllabus Review, Pre-Lab, First Day Worksheet

Jan. 31 — Feb. 3

Experiment |: Intro to General Chemistry Lab

Feb. 7— Feb. 10

Experiment 2: Understanding Solutions

Feb. 14—Feb. 17

Experiment 3: Density

Feb. 21 — Feb. 24

Experiment 4: Finding Empirical Formula

Feb. 28 — Mar. 3

Experiment 5: Stoichiometry

Mar. 7 — Mar. 10

Experiment 6: Solubility of Magnesium

Mar. 14 — Mar. 17

No Labs

Mar. 21 — Mar. 24

Experiment 7: Synthesis of Aspirin

Mar. 28 — Mar. 31

Experiment 8: Intro to Acid-Base Titration

Apr. 4— Apr. 7

Experiment 9: Polyprotic Acids

Apr. 11 — Apr. 14

Experiment 10: Lab Practical

Apr. 18 — Apr. 21

Experiment 11: Lewis Structures

Apr. 25 — Apr. 28

Makeup Labs

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TCHM 131 Advanced General Chemistry II Spring 2022 Syllabus

Course number: TCHM 131

Class no: 6541

Credit Hours: 3

Lecture times: MWF 9:30 A.M. — 10:25 A.M.
Lecture location: Humanities Building (HU 133)

Instructor: Dr. Priyantha Sugathapala PhD

E-mail: psugathapala@albany.edu
Office: Chemistry 337

Office Hours: MWF 10:45 A.M. — 11:45 A.M., and by appointment.
Prerequisites: ACHM 120 or TCHM 130

This syllabus contains important information about the organization and conduct of TCHM 131 this semester. It
should be read carefully and retained, together with the course schedule for future reference by each student
taking the course. Information related to the course will be posted on the Blackboard Learning System.

Course Description: Chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, spontaneity, entropy, free energy,
electrochemistry, transition metals, coordination chemistry, organic and biochemical molecules. TCHM 131 is
the Honors College version of ACHM 131. Only one version of this class may be taken for credit.

This course consists of three lecture periods per week. A tentative lecture schedule is given at the end of this
syllabus. The laboratory program for General Chemistry is a separate course, ACHM 124. While it will be
coordinated to the greatest practicable extent with ACHM 131, it is taught and graded separately. Colin Henck
supervises ACHM 124.

Learning Objectives: Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

e Understand various important principles and concepts of chemical reactions.

e Describe the properties of solutions and their applications, prepare solutions, determineand
interconvert concentrations of solutions.

e Demonstrate knowledge of chemical kinetics and equilibrium in describing reaction ratesand
mechanisms; equilibrium constant and its applications in solving equilibrium problems.

e Understand acid base properties of solutions and buffers and calculate their pH

e Define, calculate and relate enthalpy, entropy and free energy change of chemicalreactions and
predict chemical spontaneity.

e Improve critical thinking ability in solving problems.

e Recognize the importance and applications of chemistry in modern technological society.

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Course Requirements:

1. Books/Resources:
e Achieve; Required for hoe work and quizzes.
ISBN: 9781319399849; available in bookstore. Six-month access (for spring 2022). However,
you could buy directly from the publisher using the following link (see page 4 ofthis syllabus for
detailed instructions).
https://achieve.macmillanlearning.com/courses/peyao8

Course name: SUNY at Albany-TCHM131-Spring 22-SUGATHAPALA

Note: Achieve comes with the e-book: Chemical Principles: The Quest for Insight 7" edition, by Peter
Atkins and Loretta Jones. A hard copy of the text book is not required. However, the textbook is

available if necessary.

2. Lectures:

Lectures will be in HU 133. PowerPoint lecture slides will be posted on Blackboard Learning System (BLS). It
is essential for the success in this course that the homework be accomplished in a conscientious, routine and
timely manner. There is much material to be covered, and while lectures can hopefully provide an overview,
insight and flavor to the subjectmatter, each student is expected to master the content of the assigned chapter
sections through his/her personal study.

3. Quizzes:
There will be a quiz each week. Your ten highest quiz scores will be used to construct aquiz average with a
maximum possible of 50.

4. Examinations:

Examinations may include questions related to anything presented during lectures, whether that
information is in the text or not. This includes problems discussed during the class, problems from quizzes,
and assigned homework problems. The format of examinationsis variable. You should be prepared for
multiple choice, fill in the blank, short answer and work out the answer questions. Some examinations may
consist of only one of these types. For all examinations you are expected to have mastered all chapters
studied. If you miss an exam and have an excused absence, contact the instructor as quickly as possible to
have a make-up exam. An excused absence is a “documented serious medical condition, or a family or
personal emergency, or a previously scheduled varsity athletic competition, or other exceptional
circumstances approved by the instructor”. A score of (0) will be assigned for an unexcused absence.

Calculators during exams: You may use a handheld scientific calculator. You are not allowed to use a
device with the capacity to communicate with other students in the room, or with any source of information
outside the examination room. If you are observed to have or to be using such a device, you will be asked to
remove it from your desk and place it in your bag. Two such infractions will be considered cheating, and we
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an acceptable and working calculator. Borrowed, or replacement calculators will not be available. If you
have questions about your calculator, see your instructor BEFORE the day of the exam. There is no sharing
of calculatorsallowed during exams.

Grading Policy:
Letter grades will be assigned by the instructor, based on the overall average, on the equivalent of 500

points (based on four exams: 400; quiz grade: 50; and homework: 50). The final is 100 points (optional). If
a student has taken the four 1-hour exams and completed the quizzes, he/she will be given a grade based
on those exams and quizzes on the last day of classesand need not take the final if that grade is acceptable.

Type Points| % of course grade
Homework 50 10

Quiz 50 10

Exam 1 100 | 20

Exam 2 100 | 20

Exam 3 100 | 20

Exam 4 100 | 20

Final (optional)

Total 500 100

The policies, penalties, procedures & standards on Academic Integrity outlined in the Undergraduate Bulletin &
in the University code of conduct Community Rights & Responsibilities are followed.

How to register for Achieve:
This is the direct link that will lead you to your course (TCHM 131):

https://achieve.macmillanlearning.com/courses/peyao8

When you follow that link, you will be prompted to log in (if you have an existing Achieve account) or
create an account. Once you log in using that account, you can choose one of thefollowing methods to

access the cours
1. Purchase access online from Macmillan.

2. Enter on a two week grace period.
3. Use an access code purchased from the University bookstore.
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Lecture/Test Schedule:

DATE TOPIC FOCUS(section)
January 24 [M Introduction/syllabus/ Entropy (macroscopic) 4 (F-J)
26 |W Entropy (microscopic)
28 | F(@4) | Entropy (microscopic)
31 |M Global Changes in Entropy
February 2 [WwW Free Energy 5(G-J)
4 | (@2) | Reactions at Equilibrium
7 |M Equilibrium Calculations
9 |W Equilibrium Calculations
41 | F(Q3) | The Response of Equilibria to changes in conditions
14 /M Exam-1 (one hour)
16 |W Reaction Rates TSE)
48 | F(@4) | Reaction Rates
21 [M Reaction Mechanisms
23 |W Reaction Mechanisms
25 | F(Q@5) | Models of Reactions
28 |M Catalysis
4 | F(Q6) | Weak Acids and Bases
7 Weak Acids and Bases
9 [Ww Exam-2 (one hour)
41 | F(Q@7) | Polyprotic Acids and Ba
21 |M Mixed Solutions and Buffers
23 |W Mixed Solutions and Buffers.
25 | F(Q8) | Titrations
28 [|M Solubility Equilibria, precipitation
30 | W Redox Reactions
April 4 | F(Q9) | Redox Reactions
4]/M Exam-3 (one hour)
6 |W Galvanic Cells 6(L-O)
8 | F(Q10) | Standard potentials
ll |M Electrolytic Cells
B [WwW Group 2 and Group 13/11 8(D-F)
45 | F(Q14) | Group 14/IV: The Carbon Family
18 |M The d-Block Elements and their Compounds 9(A-D)
20 |W Selected Elements
22 | F(Q12) | Sclected Elements
25 /M Exam-4 (part-I, 30 minutes)
27 |W Coordination Compounds
29 | F Coordination Compounds
May 2 [M The Electronic Structures of Complexes
4 |/w Exam-4 (part-Il, 30 minutes)

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ACHM 125 General Chemistry Laboratory II Syllabus

Course number: ACHM 124

Class no:

Credit Hours: |

Lab Location: Chemistry 150

Lab Time: Times vary with Class no.

Lab Instructor: Mr. Colin Henck Ph.D.

E-mail: chenck@albany.edu
Office: Chemistry 309C
Phone: 518-442-4442

Office Hours: I will hold office hours via Zoom, Wednesday 2:00-3:00 PM.

Prerequisites or Co-requisite: ACHM 124. Pre-requisite or Co-requisite: ACHM 121 or ACHM 131

Course Description: Application of laboratory techniques, experiments demonstrating chemical principles of
General Chemistry II, including solution properties, kinetics, equilibrium, and qualitative analysis of some
anions and cations.

Course Objectives: At the end of this course, students should acquire basic laboratory techniques and
procedures, to improve your observational skills, and to develop efficiency in planning and performing laboratory
work.All work must be performed independently.

General Information:

1. Lab Manual:
The spiral-bound lab manual can be purchased in the College of Arts and Sciences(C.A.S.) Laboratory
Sciences window (CH-B44):
e General Chemistry 1 Laboratory Manual: Henck, Huynh, Saxton, Carozza, Muzio.2016, Third Edition
e Current General Chemistry Lecture Textbook or equivalent.

2. Equipment:
You must purchase the following items from the C.A.S (CH-B44). All of theitems are required for this
course.

e Splash-Resistant Goggles, Lab Coat and heavy duty Nitrile Gloves

e Calculator

e Laboratory Safety Guidelines for the Chemistry Laboratory; University atAlbany. Available in the

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lab manual.

e A CHEMISTRY LABORATORY SAFETY CONSENT form in the backof the safety guidelines
document must be signed and handed in to the TAprior to starting the first lab experiment. Any
student without a signed consent will not be allowed to do experimentation.

3. How to Log into Blackboard

The “ACHM125: General Chemistry Laboratory” Course is accessible through the Internet. To access
courses for the first time (from home or campus), enter the following URL: https://blackboard.albany.edu/
You will see a dialog box that requests your username and password. Your login credentials are the same as
your MyUAlbany username and password. Typically, the username is your initials followed by 6 numbers.
Please contact the ITS helpdesk (University Library or 442-3700) if you are having trouble logging in.

Grade Policy:

1. First Day Review Worksheet (50 points)
Blackboard worksheet reviewing the fundamental concepts of data analysis in General Chemistry
Laboratory

2. Lab Reports: 50 pts each (350 Points Available)
e Lab Write-Up - To be completed before leaving lab.

e A-E letter grade range with no plus/minus grades (the only possible grades are listed below). The
combination of mistakes and how they incorporated into the final grade is subjective and therefore is
at the discretion of the grader. However,some general guidelines are provided below.

A (50 points) — a couple minor mistakes
B (40 points) — several minor mistakes or one major mistake and the highestpossible
grade if the lab is turned in after the official lab end time.
C (30 points) — a couple major mistakes or excessive minor mistakes
D (20 points) — several major mistakes
E (0 points) — did not attend/complete lab
e Examples of Minor and Major Mistakes

* The list of minor and major mistakes below is not exhaustive and many errors are not
objectively major or minor. In all cases the severity of a mistake is at the discretion of
the grader.
Minor mistakes include significant figure errors, simple calculation errors, missing
units, spelling and grammatical errors, simple technicalerrors, and writing that is not
concise
Major mistakes include complex calculation errors, illegible lab reports,incomplete lab
reports, disorganized lab reports, incorrect interpretationof data, gross technical errors
and incorrect answers to questions.

3. Final Project: Four areas 50 pts each (200 points available)
e The project will last four lab periods and therefore it will count as four grades. Eachcategory will be an
A-F grade just as in all other labs. Only participation is gradedindividually, all other grades are the

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same for the team.

e Lab Report — A lab report with an objective, hypothesis, variables, etc. (all usual report sections for the
pre and post lab) section for each part of the experiment is required. The report will be a team effort
with multiple names on a single report. The lab report is graded the same way as other lab reports. The
lab report is due the last day of the project at the beginning of class.

e Precision and Accuracy — Precise and accurate data are essential at this point in the course. To be
clear, if a data point falls far from the calibration curve, you mayremake that point. Your final
calibration curves should have an R? of at least 0.99 and should match staff generated curves.

e Presentation — Each team will do a practice presentation on the third day of the project and a final
graded presentation the final day of the project. Each team member should present one section of the
experiment. If a team has 4 members one team member should talk about two sections or the fifth
section can be sharedamong multiple team members. Speakers should talk about how the experiment
was carried out, what was accomplished and what the accomplishment means. Theunderlying scientific
principles must be discussed as well as the practical aspects of the experiment. The final presentation,
which will be timed, should be 15 — 18 minutes total (3-5 minutes per team member). Use a discussion
of the underlying scientific principles to bulk up the talk. Part of the grade will be based on making
improvement between the practice presentation and the final presentation.

e Lab Participation — The lab participation grade will be a combination of a TA gradeand an anonymous
student survey of their teammates. Each teammate is expected to participate in planning, lab
experiments, report writing and generating and givingthe final presentation. We will not hesitate to give
low participation grades if onesteammates inform us that someone isn’t doing their share.

*There are a total of 800 points possible during the semester.

Grading

Papers are first graded by the teaching assistant in each section on Blackboard and will be gradedby the next
lab meeting. Grading comments will also be available on Blackboard. Students will have three opportunities
to submit a completed lab report (pre-lab, post-lab, and results in Excel form) for each experiment. To be
graded, a lab report must be submitted as DOCX file and Excelresults as an XLSX file before the end of the
lab period. All graded student papers will be randomly reviewed by the undergraduate lab grading
committee. The committee will randomly select lab reports for a thorough evaluation. Each lab report will be
evaluated based on the contentswritten on the lab report. Students should keep in mind that the grading
committee members are not in the lab to observe the work that was done. All work must be shown on the lab
report in a neat, clear and organized manner. The grade committee’s recommendations will be taken into
account before a final grade for the lab report is assigned.

All grade disputes should be made with the teaching assistant in a timely manner. If you are unsatisfied with
the teaching assistant’s opinion, please bring the paper to the Lab Coordinator. The Lab Coordinator will re-
grade the entire lab report for a period of up to two weeks after the paper was returned. After the two week
period, papers are no longer eligible for re-grading.

Lab reports are due by the end of the lab period when the experiment was performed.

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Safety Policies

Splash-resistant safety goggles must be worn at all times during the experiment.Safety glasses are not
permitted in the lab. Although you must be in the lab atthe officially scheduled time, the experiment begins
after the TA has presentedthe lab instructions. This means that after the TA is done presenting, safety goggles

must be worn at all times.

Failure to wear goggles after the experiment has begun will result in immediatedismissal from the lab. A
grade of zero will be given for the lab report and no make ups will be granted. Random spot checks will be
done to ensure cooperation with this policy. If anyone is seen without goggles by the TA or theLab
Coordinator, he or she will be asked to leave and receive a zero for the assignment. There are no acceptable
excuses or exceptions to this policy. If youneed to take your goggles off for any reason you must first leave the
lab.

At the end of the experiment you must wear your safety goggles out of the lab.Please remember to bring your
goggles to lab each week.

This policy is the law and is designed for the safety of all students in the lab. Ifyou have any questions or
concerns please contact the Lab Coordinator in CH-309C.

Strict adherence to all safety rules is required including that from the Laboratory Safety Guidelines for the
Chemistry Laboratory, safety video, lab manual, MSDS, signage in the lab and TA instruction. It is required
that each student is aware of and working in accordance with all safety rules and regulations. If you are
unsure or have questions about any safety rule or issue, it is your duty to ask the Lab Coordinator BEFORE
performing the experiment. After (re)reading the booklet Laboratory Safety Guidelines for the Chemistry
Laboratory, sign a consent form, which is located at the end of the guidelines, and then submit it to your
teaching assistant at the beginning of the first lab experiment.

e Failure to wear proper eye protection (goggles) whenever inside the laboratory after an experiment has
started, will result in your both being dismissed from the lab class and given a grade of zero for the lab
report.

e Failure to wear an approved face mask or facial covering in the proper fashion (covering the nose and
mouth completely) whenever inside the laboratory at any time will result in your both being dismissed
from the lab class and given a grade of zero for the lab report. Please help to contain the spread of Covidby
being responsible with your mask.

e Proper laboratory apparel must be worn, including a lab coat and gloves. You are required to wear
long pants or other article of clothing that COMPLETELY covers the entire length of the legs and feet.
Therefore, shorts, capris, skirts, or open-toed shoes, such as sandals or flip-flops are strictly prohibited.
That is to say; completely covered legs and feet are required to perform experiments. In addition, long
hair should be tied back. Failure to follow the dress code will result in immediate dismissal from the lab.

e Contact lenses should not be worn in lab. Contact lenses may be soluble in some solvents used in thelab.
If someone wearing contact lenses gets solvent in their eye, it could permanently harm their vision. There is

no way for us to check for contact lenses, so it is the student’s responsibility to ensure they arenot worn in
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the chemistry lab.

e Gloves are worn in the lab for your safety; they should never be worn out of the lab and into the hallway,or
any other place. Wearing contaminated gloves outside the lab can be a hazard to everyone around by
transferring dangerous chemical residues to public areas and surfaces.

e NO FOOD OR DRINK allowed in the lab at any time. The lab is not a safe place to eat or drink. Being
seen with any food or beverage will result in immediate dismissal from the lab.

e¢ Chemicals should never be poured into the sink drains; proper waste containers are provided inside the
fume hood. Moreover, sinks must be kept free of debris, like paper towels, hoses, clamps, broken
glassware, etc.

e NO UNAUTHORIZED EXPERIMENTATION. Unauthorized experimentation is a danger to
everyone in the lab. The only experimentation permitted is the written procedure of the experiment tobe
performed. All other experimentation is strictly prohibited.

e The lab may contain chemicals that students in other courses are using. Working with chemicals, no matter
their source, other than the chemicals described in the experiment being performed, is strictly prohibited.
READ THE LABELS BEFORE USING ANY AND ALL CHEMICALS. This includes but is not
limited to different concentrations of the same chemical. It is a danger to everyone in the lab.

Laboratory Policies:
The following policies have been established in order to safely operate the laboratory and to giveyou the

greatest amount of time to perform each experiment. These policies should be used in conjunction with the
Laboratory Safety Guidelines for the Chemistry Laboratory.

e Safety must always be the first priority in the General Chemistry Laboratory. All safety rules willbe
strictly enforced. You must wear your safety goggles in the laboratory at all times. Failure to wear
proper eye protection while in the laboratory will result in your being both dismissed from the lab
class and given a grade of zero for the entire experiment. Moreover, proper laboratory apparel must
be worn, including a lab coat and gloves. Open-toed shoes or shoes with multiple openings cannot be
worn in the lab. Shorts are not permitted. Legs and feet must be completely covered. If you observe
anything that you deem as unsafe, please report it immediately to your instructor, so that the problem
can be remedied. In the event of an accident in the lab, the instructorshould be notified immediately.

e Safety also includes the ongoing pandemic. All persons in the lab must wear a proper facial covering
as approved by the university, and this covering must cover the nose and mouth at all times.
Removing the mask for any is not permitted. Failure to wear your mask properly while in the
laboratory will result in your being both dismissed from the lab class and given a grade of zerofor the
entire experiment as well as reporting the incident to appropriate University authorities.

e All glassware will be placed on shelves/drawers in the lab and each student must obtain his or her
items at the beginning of lab. It is your responsibility to check that the glassware is in good
condition BEFORE you start working with it. If you find an item is broken to begin with, you
must alert the Teaching Assistant immediately. Many of the glassware items are expensive, souse
each item with care and be sure to clean all glassware used at the end of each experiment. When you
have completed your laboratory work, you are responsible for returning your all your glassware in its
original condition to where it came from. Dirty glassware and broken glassware may not be returned

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to the shelves. Please inform your TA if something was broken.
¢ Common sense and good safety practice require that side benches, hoods, and the lab equipment be
kept clean. Any broken glass or spilled chemicals must be cleaned up immediately. Sinks must be kept
free of debris such as paper towels, hoses, clamps, broken glassware, etc. You are responsible for
cleaning your lab station by the end of each lab class. If your lab station is left in amess or spills are
not immediately wiped up then your instructor will deduct points from your labreport grade.
e Chemicals should never be poured into the sink drains unless specifically authorized by the TA.
Designated waste containers are provided inside the fume hood.
e You are expected both to show courtesy toward fellow classmates and to respect the lab equipmentthat
is provided. Anyone abusing any piece of furnished equipment will be charged for damages.
“Reasonable accommodations will be provided for students with documented physical,
sensory, systemic, cognitive, learning, and psychiatric disabilities. If youbelieve you have a
disability requiring accommodation in this class, please notify the Director of Disabled
Student Services (Campus Center 137, 442-5490). That office will provide the course
instructor with verification of your disability, and willrecommend appropriate
accommodations.”
¢ Your cooperation will be expected and required, so that the laboratory can operate as safely and
efficiently as possible. If you have any problems concerning lab, please do not hesitate to contactthe
laboratory coordinator or the course instructor.

Lab Group Policy:
In this course students must work as a team with a lab partner (in groups of 2). If an odd numberof students

are in class on any given day then a single team of three may be formed. Forming andworking in teams is
required because collaboration/teamwork is part of the educational experiencein this course and there is not
enough equipment for students to work individually. Forming teamsis solely the responsibility of the students
in the course; at no time will the TAs or staff be involvedin team forming or switching partners/groups unless
multiple large groups form.

While students must work together to collect data, perform calculations, and interpret results, all written work
will be turned in individually and must be in each student’s own writing. Any writtenwork that is identical
within a group is plagiarism and is a violation of the Student Code of Conduct. Plagiarized reports will be
given a grade of zero for all parties involved, regardless of stated knowledge of the participants.

Lab Cleanliness Grade:

In real world chemistry labs, scientists have to share the same working space. Each of them is responsible for
keeping their work area and equipment clean and neat. College teaching labs are no different; each section of
a lab shares the same chemicals, balances, instrumentation and workspace. Due to the nature of working in a
shared space it is impossible to know who is using what at any given time. Therefore, it is the responsibility
of the entire class to ensure the lab is maintained in a safe, clean, and neat manner. Failure to keep the lab
clean will result in a full letter grade penalty on the experiment performed that day for every student
in the class. It will not be graded individually, but rather as a class. Keep in mind that this doesn’t mean if a
chemical is knocked over, everyone will get points taken off. Instead, if a spill occurs, the TA should be

alerted and everything should be cleaned up in a safe an organized manor. Not all spillsare major, but even
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the most minor spill must be cleaned up immediately and safely, in order to avoid personal injury as well as
damage to equipment. Below is a list of things to keep in mind when working in the lab:

a) Labware must be returned to its home in an organized manner. All glassware must be clean and as dry
as possible before it is returned. Dirty and/or disorganized glassware on the shelves will result in a lab
cleanliness points being taken off for the class.

b) Lab equipment like balances, Microlabs, and centrifuges are not to be moved around.

c) Electrical equipment such as PCs, network switches, Microlabs, centrifuges, or balances or transient
equipment like heating/stirring plates currently in use are never to be unplugged to free a plug for
personal student electronics. Doing so will result in dismissal from lab with a zero.

d) Reagent bottles, waste containers are capped and put back where they came from after they are used,
whether that is in the hood, on the lab benches, in the balance room, or on the side bench.

e) Spilled chemicals, hazardous waste, etc. are cleaned up safely and disposed of properly

f) Broken glassware is cleaned up and placed in the proper waste container

g) Balances and the balance table/area is free of chemicals and other debris

h) All glassware is cleaned and returned to its proper location in the lab

i) When instrumentation is used, the area should be left clean and free from debris

j) All paper towels, Kimwipes, plastic pipettes, etc... that were used in the lab must be disposedin the
appropriate trash container and are not left on the benches or on the floor

k) All bench tops are cleaned with water and left free from chemicals after the experiment is over

1) Because of the ongoing pandemic, all students must wash their hands at the designated sinkbefore
performing the experiment, as well as after. Please remember that hand-washing shouldproceed for
about thirty seconds minimum and thoroughly cover the hands. This will keep bothchemicals and germs
from spreading. Please help contain the spread of the virus. Working in a clean lab is safer for
everyone. Each of you will be asked to do your part to ensure that you and your classmates have a neat
and safe workspace and this will be enforcedby grading your group effort toward lab cleanliness.

Academic Honesty:
The policies, penalties, procedures and standards outlined in the Undergraduate Bulletin and in the Policy on

Community Rights & Responsibilities of University at Albany will be followed. A failing grade is a possible
result of academic dishonesty. Disruptive classroom behavior may result in lowering of a student’s grade in
accordance with the policies of the Dean of Undergrad- uate Studies. You are welcome to discuss any course-
related problems with the chemistry facultyand staff members of the department.

You are welcome to discuss any course-related problems with the following chemistry staff members:
Lab Instructional Staff

Name Office Telephone
Lab Colin (44)2-4442* chemlab@albany.edu
Coordinator Henck
Staff can be
|Assistant Lab | Katie contacted via | (44)2-2622* chemlab@albany.edu
Coordinator Saxton email to set up

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Organic an
Lab Kelli Allen virtua | (44)2-4607* chemlab@albany.edu
Associate lappointment
onZoom.
Analytical Jesse
Lab Carozz (44)2-4607* chemlab@albany.edu
Associate a
*Please be aware that phone calls will generally not be returned, but every effort will be made to respond
to emails.
**Office hours are subject to change, please consult the course on
Blackboard.
Attendance:

Laboratory attendance is mandatory. The course schedule is available on Blackboard. Always be sure
you are prepared to do the lab on the day it is assigned to your section. Ifa student is absent (or anticipates
an absence) from a lab class due to illness, family emergency, religious observance, or official university
activity then he or she is urged to make up the laboratory experiment at another lab class during the normal
experimental week if possible. Make-ups will not be granted by phone or email.

Note that each laboratory experiment is offered only during the days and times indicated on the experiment
schedule and cannot be made up at any other time. Make-ups are available on a first come first serve basis.

Ifa student misses multiple experiments and has written documentation, that student must arrange a
consultation appointment with the lab coordinator in a timely manner. Excused absences will only be
considered in the most extenuating circumstances and with the consent of the lab coordinator ONLY.
Under no circumstances will credit be awarded for the course if you are absent from more than two
lab experiments. If a lab is missed but made-up, it will not be considered an absence. A grade of
incomplete will only be considered in the case of unforeseen circumstances and only with proper
documentation. Students who are absent for any reason are still responsible for the missed information,
which may be subject matter on quizzes. So, you are encouraged to make-up missed experiments the week
they are performed.

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General Chemistry If (ACHM 125) Experiment Schedule:

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Dates

Experiment

Jan. 24 — Jan 27

Syllabus Review, Pre-Lab, First Day Worksheet

Jan. 31 — Feb. 3

Experiment 12a: The Ideal Gas Law — Finding

Absolute Zero

Feb. 7— Feb. 10

Experiment 12b: The Ideal Gas Law — Molar Mass of

Magnesium

Feb. 14—Feb. 17

Experiment 13: Colligative Properties

Feb. 21 — Feb. 24

Experiment 14: Intro to Spectroscopy

Feb. 28 — Mar. 3

Experiment 15: Chemical Kinetics

Mar. 7 — Mar. 10

Experiment 16: Chemical Equilibrium

Mar. 14 — Mar. 17

No Labs

Mar. 21 — Mar. 24

Experiment 17: Introduction to Organic Chemistry

Mar. 28 — Mar. 31

Project Day 1

Apr. 4— Apr. 7 Project Day 2
Apr. 11 — Apr. 14 Project Day 3
Apr. 18 — Apr. 21 Project Day 4

Apr. 25 — Apr. 28

Makeup Labs

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ACHM 220 Organic Chemistry I Fall 2020 Syllabus

Course number: ACHM 220

Class no:

Credit Hours: 3

Lecture times: Monday and Wednesday 8:00 A.M. — 9:20 A.M.
Lecture location: See Course Schedule

Instructor: Dr. Ting Wang PhD

E-mail: twang3@albany.edu
Office: Chemistry 309A

Office Hours: By appointment.
Prerequisites: ACHM 121 or 131 and ACHM 125

Course Description: Structure, synthesis, and reactions of the principal classes of organic compounds,
stressing the underlying principles of reaction mechanisms and stereochemistry techniques.

Learning Objectives: At the end of this course students should:
e Be able to explain the hybridization and geometry of atoms.
e Be able to describe organic molecules with respect to the molecule’s three-dimensional structure.
e Be able to apply structure, conformation and stereochemistry to describe the reactivity and stability of
an organic molecule
e Be able to define nucleophiles, electrophiles, electronegativity, and resonance
e Be able to predict of mechanisms for organic reactions
e Be able to explain designs for the synthesis of different organic molecules

Course Overview:

1. Textbook and resources:
e Organic Chemistry oth Ea. By John McMurry

e Optional Aids: Molecular Model Sets (Many types are available online. Whatever you choose can be
very helpful to visualize stereochemistry)

2. Attendance:

You are required to attend all lectures, even though attendance may not be formallymonitored. You are
responsible for all material covered during lectures whether or not you are present. If you are absent from
class, you should find out what was covered from your classmates, not the instructor. Each lecture is
given only once.

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3. Course Preparation:

Passing grades in ACHM 120 (General Chemistry I) and ACHM 121 (General Chemistry II) or their
equivalents are required in order for you to remain enrolled inthis course (i.e., ACHM 220). It is not possible to
pass this course without a thorough knowledge of general chemistry.

4. Letters of Recommendation:

I do not write letters of recommendation for students earning less than a grade of B in this class or students
whom I do not know. The primary way in which I can get to know you is if you attend office hours. If you
anticipate that you will need me to write a recommendation letter, you should work to earn good grads AND
take stepsto be sure that I get to know you. Keep in mind that earning good grades in this class will not
necessarily mean that I will know you well enough to write a letter of recommendation on your behalf.

Grading Policy:

Examination and Grading:

a) NO electronic devices are allowed to use during exams. Use of electronic devices will be considered
as cheating, and you will receive a failing grade forthe course, not just the assignment/exam in
question! DO NOT RISK IT! The use of cell phones will NOT be allowed at any time during
exams. Cell phones and related devices must be OUT OF SIGHT during exams.

b) The policies, penalties, procedures and standards outlined in the Undergraduate Bulletin
http://www.albany.edu/undergraduate_bulletin/regulations.html and in the Student Code of Conduct,
Community Rights & Responsibilities of University at Albany will be followed.

c) Molecular model sets could be used during the exam.

d) Caps with visors may not be worn during exams. No food allowed.

e) Make-up examinations will not normally be given. Only those make-upexamination requests
in accord with the undergraduate bulletin
http://www.albany.edu/undergraduate_bulletin/regulations.html will be honored. No other
make-up exams will be given.

Exams:
e Three mid-term exams (1-hour exam, each worth 100 points) will be given;Cumulative final exam (2
hour) will count as two mid-term exams (200 points).

e The Organic Chemistry I is not graded on a curve. Scores of less than 50% on anyexam and as an overall
average are failing (i.e. E). For S/U, the grade of S is defined as equivalent to the grad of C or higher.

e On Exam Days: Do not bring anything to exams except something with which to write and some
Kleenex/tissue if you need it. This includes calculators, since they will not be required in this course.
The use of any electronic devices during exams is totallyprohibited. Violations will result in a grade
of zero on the exam.

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Lecture/Test Schedule:
Week | Dates Mon Wed
1 Aug. 24th, 26% CHI CHI
Structure/Bonding Structure/Bonding
2 Aug. 31st, Sep, 24 CH2 Acids and Bases CH3 Alkanes
3 Sep. 7%, 9h CH4 Cycloalkanes CH5 Stereochemistry
4 Sep. 145,16" Review EXAM I
5 Sep. 21s, 234 CH6 Organic Reaction CH7 Alkenes
6 Sep. 28", 30" CH7 Alkenes CH8 Alkenes
7 Oct. 5th, 7th CH8 Alkenes Review
8 Oct. 12%, 14% Exam 2 CH9 Alkynes
9 Oct. 19%, 21s CH9 Alkynes CH10 Organohalides
10 Oct. 26%, 28% CH10 Organohalides CH11 Reactions of alkyl halides
Il Nov. 274, 4th, Review Exam 3
12 Nov. 9%, [1@ CH11 Reactions of CH12 Mass Spec/IR
alkyl halides
13 Nov. 16", 18% CH12 Mass Spec/IR Review
14 Noy. 234 Review
15 Nov. 30% — Dec. 7"
Final Exam (TBD)

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ACHM 222 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I

Course number: ACHM 222

Class no:

Credit Hours: |

Lab Location: Chemistry 332

Lab Time: Times vary with Class no.

Lab Instructor: Mr. Colin Henck Ph.D.
E-mail: chenck@albany.edu

Office: Chemistry 309C

Phone: 518-442-4442

Office Hours: I will hold office hours via Zoom, Wednesday 2:00-3:00 PM.

Prerequisites or Co-requisite: ACHM 220

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Course Description: Basic techniques of organic chemistry including extraction, crystallization, distillation,

and chromatography; physical properties of compounds.

Course Objectives: The objectives of this course are both to introduce the fundamental laboratory techniques
that areused in organic chemistry and to apply them toward the preparation, purification, and characterization of

organic compounds.

General Information:

1. Lab Manual:

The spiral-bound lab manual can be purchased in the College of Arts and Sciences (C.A.S.) Laboratory

Sciences window (CH- B44):

e Organic Chemistry I Laboratory Manual: Huynh, Henck, Saxton, Burz. 2021

e Current Organic Chemistry Lecture Textbook or equivalent is recommended as a reference.

2. Equipment:

You must purchase the following items from C.A.S' (CH-B44). All of the items are required for this

course.
e Splash-Resistant Goggles
e Lab Coat

e Nitrile Gloves

e Face Mask (individuals without a face mask will not be permitted to enter the laboratory).
« Laboratory Safety Guidelines for the Chemistry Laboratory; University at Albany. Available in

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the lab manual and onblackboard.

e A CHEMISTRY LABORATORY SAFETY CONSENT form in the back of the safety guidelines
document must be signed and handed in to the TA prior to starting the first lab experiment. Any
student without a signed consent will not be allowed to do experimentation.

3. Lab Instructional Staff

Office Telephone E-mail
Lab Coordinator | Colin Henck | CH-309C (44)2- chemlab@albany.ed
4442* u
Assistant Lab Kathleen CH-116 (44)2- chemlab@albany.ed
Coordinator Saxton (withinCH- 2622* u
113)
Organic Lab Kelli Allen CH-108 (44)2- chemlab@albany.ed
Technician (withinCH- 4607* u
113)
Analytical Lab Jesse Carozza | CH-108 (44)2- chemlab@albany.ed
Technician (withinCH- 4607* u
113)

4, How to Log into Blackboard

The “ACHM125: General Chemistry Laboratory” Course is accessible through the Internet. To access
courses for the first time (from home or campus), enter the following URL: https://blackboard.albany.edu/
You will see a dialog box that requests your username and password. Your login credentials are the same as
your MyUAIbany username and password. Typically, the username is your initials followed by 6 numbers.
Please contact the ITS helpdesk (University Library or 442-3700) if you are having trouble logging in.

Grade Policy:

Grades* (1100 points total per semester)
1. Lab Reports: 100 pts each (600 Points Available)
a. Lab Report (100 pts total; A-E letter grades) - To be completed at home and submitted online

before the beginning of the next lab experiment (see due dates on the experiment schedule).
You should use all of the lab period to work on your lab report while you have your TA
available as a resource. Please note that, as you can see from the experiment schedule, the
course load gets heavier as the semester progresses and it will help you stay on top of things if
you complete as much work as possible in the scheduled lab time while your TA is available to
answer questions.

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b. A-E letter grade range with no plus/minus grades (the only possible grades are listed below).
The combination of mistakes and how they are incorporated into the final grade is subjective
and, therefore, is at the discretion of the grader. However, some general guidelines are
provided below.

e A (100 points) — a couple minor mistakes
e B (85 points) — several minor mistakes or one major mistake and the highest possible
grade if the lab is turned in after it is due.
e C(70 points) — a couple major mistakes or excessive minor mistakes
e D (55 points) — several serious major mistakes and blank lab report sections
e E(0 points) — did not attend lab
o Examples of Minor and Major Mistakes - The list of minor and major mistakes belowis
not exhaustive and many errors are not objectively major or minor. In all cases the
severity of a mistake is at the discretion of the grader.
Minor mistakes include significant figure errors, simple calculation errors, missing
units, spelling and grammatical errors, simple technical errors, and writing that is
not concise, and incorrect answers to a question.
Major mistakes include complex calculation errors, illegible lab reports,incomplete
lab reports, disorganized lab reports, incorrect interpretation of data, no data
collected, disregard for safety precautions. Failure to complete the prelab before the
experiment begins is considered a major mistake.

c. Lab Report Sections:

i. Pre-lab*: MUST be completed before the first experimental day of each lab in order
to perform the experiment. Title, purpose, chemical properties and detailed
experimental procedure for the whole experiment, hypothesis, pre-lab questions,
chemical hazardous, and calculations. Example is given at the end of the syllabus.
= Experimental Calculations and Chemical/Physical Properties: molecalculations,

limiting reagent, theoretical yield must have units and proper significant figures, etc.
= Hypothesis: should clearly predict the results of your synthesis or separation
experiment (what product is obtained and its theoretical yield, relevant data observed
in IR, GC, melting point, etc.) and a brief scientific explanation for your prediction.
=" Chemical Hazards and Waste: A brief paragraph described each chemical
hazardous and what precaution must be taken when handling them in lab.
= Experimental Procedure: A complete written procedure for both days ofan
experiment is required at the beginning of the first day of an experiment.
Paraphrase the lab manual with sufficient details in bullet points so the
experiment could be performed with only your written procedure.
= Observations:
was observed. All relevant calculations, and collected data during lab must be shown
including units, sig. figures. Example is given at the end of the syllabus.

= Technique: Experiment set-up, proper handling of chemicals, etc. Disregard for safety
instructions is considered a major mistake for grading purposes.
= Mechanism (if applicable): A detailed mechanism must be drawn for each step of the

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reaction. Any relevant resonance structures must be included. Each step of the
mechanism must be explained in | to 2 sentences (not more).

= Separation Scheme: A separation scheme must be included for each experiment. It must
include each separation step and demonstrate how a pure desired product is isolated
from the rest of the chemicals, solvents, reagents, etc. used in the experiment.

= Discussion Section: Questions/guidance will be provided in the lab manual to help
shapeone or more of the following discussion section items. All discussions must be
written inclear, concise and complete sentences and in paragraph form (not simply
answering questions one by one).

- Separation Discussion: A concise, well-organized paragraph written to
address how the desired product isolated from the other unwanted compounds.A
good separation discussion should clearly state how one compound is separated
from the others chemically and physically without going into detailed, descriptive
procedure. Your separation discussion should be written base on your separation
scheme. Separation techniques are liquid-liquid extraction, filtration,
recrystallization, solvent evaporation, etc., not the amount of reagents used, the
type of glassware, the technical parts of separation like draining a solution,
pipetting, spotting, mixing samples, or venting glassware, etc.

- Product Discussion: Final product(s) must be shown to TA before leaving lab. A
written explanation of the purity of the product is required. The explanationshould
include any observations regarding the product’s purity that have been gathered
during the lab experiment and a clear interpretation of the observations must be
included. Yield, color, scent, melting point, IR spectra, GC chromatograph, among
others are relevant observations that should be included and interpreted in the
product discussion section.

- Error Discussion: Discuss what errors, if any, may have occurred in the
experiment and their effect on your results. How could these errors have been
corrected? Be sure not to limit this section to errors in your experimental
technique, also include errors or limitations of the experiment as it was performed
and make suggestion on what might be done differently if more time or different
equipment was available.

ii. Post-Lab Questions: A set of questions about each experiment is provided in the back of the
lab manual. The questions will not be returned, but can be seen for feedback by asking the TA.
Very limited partial credit will be given for the questions.

« Quizzes and Final: Three quizzes: 50 pts each. Final exam: 250 pts (total 400 Points

Available)

Three announced 15-minute quizzes given at the beginning of lab (SeeExperiment Schedule) (50 pts)

Quizzes will not be returned and must be reviewed with the TA during office hours or by
appointment within 2 weeks of when they are given.

Final exam (cumulative) (250 pts) given during the last day of lab.

The final exam will not be returned.

The final exam is given during finals week and the date is generally announced in mid-November.
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We do not control the scheduling and will let you know when and where the final will be as soon as
we know.
3. Molecule Final Project: (100 pts total).
i. Six individual assignments due as scheduled (See Experiment Schedule) (60 pts total; 10 pts each
assignment)
ii. _ Final written portfolio (20 pts)
e¢ Awritten molecule portfolio must be submitted at the beginning of lab on the last day of the
project. It must include the final version of all six parts/assignments that has been done
throughout the semester. Be sure to cite any literature sources.
iii. Individual Oral presentation (20 pts)

e An oral presentation will be given the last day of the project. Like the project portfolio, it
must include an introduction explaining the project andinformation pertaining to each
assignment from the portfolio. This should include a discussion of the incorrect and correct
mechanism and separation scheme.

Grading:

Papers are graded by the teaching assistant in each section and will be returned at the next lab meeting.
Initial grade disputes should be made with the teaching assistant in a timely manner. Ifyou are
unsatisfied with the teaching assistant’s opinion, please bring the paper to the Lab Coordinator. The
Lab Coordinator will regrade the entire lab report for a period of up to two weeks after the paper was
returned. After the two week period, papers are no longer eligible for regrading.

If an assignment is handed in late, a late penalty of 1 letter grade will be applied. Your report should be
submitted in person to your TA. A copy should be kept for your own record. Teaching assistants
cannot be held responsible for assignments lost in the mail room.

Lab reports will be graded and returned one week after they are due except for the Lab Practical report.
The lab practical report can be reviewed with your TA at any point but will not be

returned. Any papers your TA still has at the end of the semester including quizzes will be keptfor at least
two weeks. After that, papers will be discarded.

Safety Policies

Splash-resistant safety goggles must be worn at all times during the experiment.Safety glasses are not
permitted in the lab. Although you must be in the lab atthe officially scheduled time, the experiment begins
after the TA has presentedthe lab instructions. This means that after the TA is done presenting, safety goggles

must be worn at all times.

Failure to wear goggles after the experiment has begun will result in immediatedismissal from the lab. A

grade of zero will be given for the lab report and no make ups will be granted. Random spot checks will be

done to ensure cooperation with this policy. If anyone is seen without goggles by the TA or theLab

Coordinator, he or she will be asked to leave and receive a zero for the assignment. There are no acceptable

excuses or exceptions to this policy. If youneed to take your goggles off for any reason you must first leave the
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lab.

At the end of the experiment you must wear your safety goggles out of the lab.Please remember to bring your
goggles to lab each week.

This policy is the law and is designed for the safety of all students in the lab. Ifyou have any questions or
concerns please contact the Lab Coordinator in CH-309C.

Strict adherence to all safety rules is required including that from the Laboratory Safety Guidelines for the
Chemistry Laboratory, safety video, lab manual, MSDS, signage in the lab and TA instruction. It is required
that each student is aware of and working in accordance with all safety rules and regulations. If you are
unsure or have questions about any safety rule or issue, it is your duty to ask the Lab Coordinator BEFORE
performing the experiment. After (re)reading the booklet Laboratory Safety Guidelines for the Chemistry
Laboratory, sign a consent form, which is located at the end of the guidelines, and then submit it to your
teaching assistant at the beginning of the first lab experiment.

Failure to wear proper eye protection (goggles) whenever inside the laboratory after an experiment has
started, will result in your both being dismissed from the lab class and given a grade of zero for the lab
report.

Failure to wear an approved face mask or facial covering in the proper fashion (covering the nose and
mouth completely) whenever inside the laboratory at any time will result in your both being dismissed
from the lab class and given a grade of zero for the lab report. Please help to contain the spread of Covidby
being responsible with your mask.

Proper laboratory apparel must be worn, including a lab coat and gloves. You are required to wear
long pants or other article of clothing that COMPLETELY covers the entire length of the legs and feet.
Therefore, shorts, capris, skirts, or open-toed shoes, such as sandals or flip-flops are strictly prohibited.
That is to say; completely covered legs and feet are required to perform experiments. In addition, long
hair should be tied back. Failure to follow the dress code will result in immediate dismissal from the lab.
Contact lenses should not be worn in lab. Contact lenses may be soluble in some solvents used in thelab.
If someone wearing contact lenses gets solvent in their eye, it could permanently harm their vision. There is
no way for us to check for contact lenses, so it is the student’s responsibility to ensure they arenot worn in
the chemistry lab.

Gloves are worn in the lab for your safety; they should never be worn out of the lab and into the hallway,or
any other place. Wearing contaminated gloves outside the lab can be a hazard to everyone around by
transferring dangerous chemical residues to public areas and surfaces.

NO FOOD OR DRINK allowed in the lab at any time. The lab is not a safe place to eat or drink. Being
seen with any food or beverage will result in immediate dismissal from the lab.

Chemicals should never be poured into the sink drains; proper waste containers are provided inside the
fume hood. Moreover, sinks must be kept free of debris, like paper towels, hoses, clamps, broken
glassware, etc.

NO UNAUTHORIZED EXPERIMENTATION. Unauthorized experimentation is a danger to
everyone in the lab. The only experimentation permitted is the written procedure of the experiment tobe
performed. All other experimentation is strictly prohibited.

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e The lab may contain chemicals that students in other courses are using. Working with chemicals, no matter
their source, other than the chemicals described in the experiment being performed, is strictly prohibited.
READ THE LABELS BEFORE USING ANY AND ALL CHEMICALS. This includes but is not
limited to different concentrations of the same chemical. It is a danger to everyone in the lab.

Laboratory Policies:
The following policies have been established in order to safely operate the laboratory and to giveyou the

greatest amount of time to perform each experiment. These policies should be used in conjunction with the
Laboratory Safety Guidelines for the Chemistry Laboratory.

e Safety must always be the first priority in the General Chemistry Laboratory. All safety rules willbe
strictly enforced. You must wear your safety goggles in the laboratory at all times. Failure to wear
proper eye protection while in the laboratory will result in your being both dismissed from the lab
class and given a grade of zero for the entire experiment. Moreover, proper laboratory apparel must
be worn, including a lab coat and gloves. Open-toed shoes or shoes with multiple openings cannot be
worn in the lab. Shorts are not permitted. Legs and feet must be completely covered. If you observe
anything that you deem as unsafe, please report it immediately to your instructor, so that the problem
can be remedied. In the event of an accident in the lab, the instructorshould be notified immediately.

e Safety also includes the ongoing pandemic. All persons in the lab must wear a proper facial covering
as approved by the university, and this covering must cover the nose and mouth at all times.
Removing the mask for any is not permitted. Failure to wear your mask properly while in the
laboratory will result in your being both dismissed from the lab class and given a grade of zerofor the
entire experiment as well as reporting the incident to appropriate University authorities.

e All glassware will be placed on shelves/drawers in the lab and each student must obtain his or her
items at the beginning of lab. It is your responsibility to check that the glassware is in good
condition BEFORE you start working with it. If you find an item is broken to begin with, you
must alert the Teaching Assistant immediately. Many of the glassware items are expensive, souse
each item with care and be sure to clean all glassware used at the end of each experiment. When you
have completed your laboratory work, you are responsible for returning your all your glassware in its
original condition to where it came from. Dirty glassware and broken glassware may not be returned
to the shelves. Please inform your TA if something was broken.

¢ Common sense and good safety practice require that side benches, hoods, and the lab equipment be
kept clean. Any broken glass or spilled chemicals must be cleaned up immediately. Sinks must be kept
free of debris such as paper towels, hoses, clamps, broken glassware, etc. You are responsible for
cleaning your lab station by the end of each lab class. If your lab station is left in amess or spills are
not immediately wiped up then your instructor will deduct points from your labreport grade.

¢ Chemicals should never be poured into the sink drains unless specifically authorized by the TA.
Designated waste containers are provided inside the fume hood.

e You are expected both to show courtesy toward fellow classmates and to respect the lab equipmentthat
is provided. Anyone abusing any piece of furnished equipment will be charged for damages.

“Reasonable accommodations will be provided for students with documented physical,
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disability requiring accommodation in this class, please notify the Director of Disabled
Student Services (Campus Center 137, 442-5490). That office will provide the course
instructor with verification of your disability, and willrecommend appropriate
accommodations.”
e Your cooperation will be expected and required, so that the laboratory can operate as safely and
efficiently as possible. If you have any problems concerning lab, please do not hesitate to contactthe
laboratory coordinator or the course instructor.

Lab Group Policy:
In this course students must work as a team with a lab partner (in groups of 2). If an odd numberof

students are in class on any given day then a team of three must be formed. Forming and working in
teams is required because collaboration/teamwork is part of the educational experience in this course
and there is not enough equipment for students to work individually. Final project teams (if applicable)
may be groups of more than two or three students. Team sizesfor final projects are stated in the lab
manual. Forming teams is solely the responsibility of the students in the course; at no time will the TAs
or staff be involved in team forming or switching partners/groups.

While students must work together to collect data, perform calculations, and interpret results, all
written work will be turned in individually and must be in each students own writing. Any written
work that is identical within a group is plagiarism and is a violation of the Student Code of Conduct.

Lab Cleanliness Grade:

In real world chemistry labs, scientists have to share the same working space. Each of them is responsible for
keeping their work area and equipment clean and neat. College teaching labs are no different; each section of
a lab shares the same chemicals, balances, instrumentation and workspace. Due to the nature of working in a
shared space it is impossible to know who is using what at any given time. Therefore, it is the responsibility
of the entire class to ensure the lab is maintained in a safe, clean, and neat manner. Failure to keep the lab
clean will result in a full letter grade penalty on the experiment performed that day for every student
in the class. It will not be graded individually, but rather as a class. Keep in mind that this doesn’t mean if a
chemical is knocked over, everyone will get points taken off. Instead, ifa spill occurs, the TA should be
alerted and everything should be cleaned up in a safe an organized manor. Not all spillsare major, but even
the most minor spill must be cleaned up immediately and safely, in order to avoid personal injury as well as
damage to equipment. Below is a list of things to keep in mind when working in the lab:

a) Labware must be returned to its home in an organized manner. All glassware must be clean and as dry
as possible before it is returned. Dirty and/or disorganized glassware on the shelves will result in a lab
cleanliness points being taken off for the class.

b) Lab equipment like balances, Microlabs, and centrifuges are not to be moved around.

c) Electrical equipment such as PCs, network switches, Microlabs, centrifuges, or balances or transient
equipment like heating/stirring plates currently in use are never to be unplugged to free a plug for
personal student electronics. Doing so will result in dismissal from lab with a zero.

d) Reagent bottles, waste containers are capped and put back where they came from after they are used,
whether that is in the hood, on the lab benches, in the balance room, or on the side bench.

e) Spilled chemicals, hazardous waste, etc. are cleaned up safely and disposed of properly

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k)
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Broken glassware is cleaned up and placed in the proper waste container

Balances and the balance table/area is free of chemicals and other debris

All glassware is cleaned and returned to its proper location in the lab

When instrumentation is used, the area should be left clean and free from debris

All paper towels, Kimwipes, plastic pipettes, etc... that were used in the lab must be disposedin the
appropriate trash container and are not left on the benches or on the floor

All bench tops are cleaned with water and left free from chemicals after the experiment is over

Because of the ongoing pandemic, all students must wash their hands at the designated sinkbefore
performing the experiment, as well as after. Please remember that hand-washing shouldproceed for
about thirty seconds minimum and thoroughly cover the hands. This will keep bothchemicals and germs
from spreading. Please help contain the spread of the virus. Working in a clean lab is safer for
everyone. Each of you will be asked to do your part to ensure that you and your classmates have a neat
and safe workspace and this will be enforcedby grading your group effort toward lab cleanliness.

Academic Honesty:
The policies, penalties, procedures and standards outlined in the Undergraduate Bulletin and in the Policy on

Community Rights & Responsibilities of University at Albany will be followed. A failing grade is a possible

result of academic dishonesty. Disruptive classroom behavior may result in lowering of a student’s grade in

accordance with the policies of the Dean of Undergraduate Studies. You are welcome to discuss any course-

related problems with the chemistry facultyand staff members of the department.

Attendance:

Laboratory attendance is mandatory. Ifa student is absent (or anticipates an absence) from a labclass
due to illness, family emergency, religious observance, or official university activity then he or she is
urged to make up the laboratory experiment at another lab class—if possible. This rescheduling
process is facilitated by your TA. A Permission Notice to attend another lab classwill be issued via
email by YOUR TA ONLY; admittance to another lab class will not be allowed without a Permission
Notice.

Note that each laboratory experiment is offered only during the week it is scheduled. Make-ups are
available on a first come first serve basis. No online makeup labs will be available for any reason.
Makeup labs will be available during makeup week (April 18"-122"4)). This experimentmust be
performed by students who missed an experiment and did not or could not make it up during the
semester. Even students with proper medical documentation, who were unable to make up a lab the
week it was performed, must perform the make-up experiment. You do not need to bring
documentation to make up a lab during the scheduled makeup week.

Ifa student is absent for multiple experiments and has written documentation, that student must see the
lab coordinator at office hours in a timely manner. Excused absences, for students who missed multiple
labs, will only be considered in the most extenuating circumstances, with documentation for all
absences and with the consent of the lab coordinator. Consent of the lab coordinator for excused
absences must be received prior to make-up week. Under no circumstances will credit be awarded for
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not be considered an absence. A grade of incomplete will only be considered in the case of unforeseen
circumstances and only with properdocumentation. Students who are absent for any reason are still
responsible for the missed information, which may be subject matter on quizzes. So, you are
encouraged to make-up missedexperiments the week they are performed.

Missing a lab experiment, and not making it up during the week the experiment is originally scheduled
will result in the need to complete the make-up lab during the scheduled times duringthe semester.
Makeup quizzes will also be available. Below are all possible scenarios for missing a lab. Please find
the lab experiment you missed and carefully read the implications anddue dates.

A one-day experiment: Attend the scheduled make-up lab to perform the experiment you
missed. The lab report is due one week after you complete the makeup lab. Your grade for the
experiment will remain “T’ for incomplete until you submit the lab report for the experiment
youmissed.

Day | of one the two-day experiment is missed: Complete day 2 of the experiment with
another lab group and complete day | of the experiment during the scheduled makeup days.
Thelab report is due one week after you complete the makeup lab. Your grade for the
experiment will remain “I” for incomplete until you submit the lab report for the experiment
you missed.

Day 2 of one the two-day experiment is missed: Complete day 2 of the experiment duringthe
scheduled makeup lab days. The lab report is due one week after you complete the makeup lab.
Your grade for the experiment will remain “I” for incomplete until you submit the lab reportfor
the experiment you missed.

Project Presentation is missed: With valid documentation, the project portfolio will begraded out of
40 points. Without valid documentation, 40 points are lost.

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ACHM 222 Laboratory Schedule Spring 2022

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Dates Experiment Molecule Project Lab Report
Assignments Due Dates
Jan 19-21 No Laboratory Classes
Jan 24-28 Syllabus review, safety discussion, intro to the Molecule Assigned on
ane project, complete the first pre-lab Blackboard
Jan 31-Feb 4 Exp | Distillation
Feb 7-11 Exp 2 Column Chromatography and TLC: Exp 1 Due
Day 1
Exp 2 Column Chromatography and TLC: Assignment 1&2 Due
Feb 14-18 ‘
Day 2 & go over first lab report
. . Exp 2D
Feb 21-25 Exp 3 Acid Base Extraction Day 1 APL Tee
3 i se Extracti 4 Assignment 3&4 Due
Feb 28-Mar 4 Exp 3 Acid Base Extraction Day 2 & g)
Quiz 1
Exp 3 Due
Mar 7-11 Exp 4 Stereochemistry Exp 4 Due in
Class
Mar 14-18 Spring Break — No Laboratory Class
Mar 21-25 Exp 5 Lab Practical
Mar 28-Apr | Exp 6 HBr Addition to Alkenes Day 1 Exp 5 Due
Apr4-8 Exp 6 HBr Addition to Alkenes Day 2 &
Quiz 2
Assignment 5&6
Apr 11-15 Work on assignments 5&6 in class due end of class Exp 6 Due
Apr 18-22 MAKEUP LAB
Apr 25-29 Final Project Presentation and Quiz 3 Final Portfolio Due
May 2-3 MAKEUP LAB!
CUMULATIVE FINAL EXAM
May 9-13 2
TBA

1 —This additional makeup lab will be available on Monday or Tuesday only and you must arrange with your TA to attend lab ata

time that fits

n your schedule.

— The final exam will be scheduled by the registrar's office later in the semester and you will be notified on Blackboard the dateand format of the

exam as soon as this information is available.

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AMAT 108 Introductory Statistics Fall 2021 Syllabus

Course number: AMAT 108

Class no:

Credit Hours: 3

Lecture times: Tuesday and Thursday at 4:30 — 5:50 PM
Lecture location: Earth Sciences (ES) 144

Instructor: James Lamatina
E-mail: jlamatina@albany.edu
Office: ES 132G

Office Hours:
Monday and Wednesday 10:35 AM - 11:30 AM and 3:00 PM - 4:20 PM
Tuesday and Thursday 1:30 PM - 2:50 PM

I will have Office Hours on Friday 1:10 PM - 2:30 PM by appointment only! If students want to meet with
me on Friday, they will need to notify mebefore Thursday 10:00 PM.

Pre-requisites: Three years of high school mathematics.

Course Description: Frequency distributions, measures of central tendency and dispersion, probability and
sampling, estimation, testing of hypotheses, linear regression, and correlation. Only one of AMAT 108 and
BITM 220 may be taken for credit. Not open for credit by students who have taken AMAT 308.

AMAT 108 does count for 3 credits of the General Education.

Learning Objectives: This Mathematics course will enable students to demonstrate:

1. the ability to decipher, interpret and draw conclusions from formal or mathematical models such as
formulas, graphs, and/or truth tables, and an understanding of the concepts used in such models

2. the ability to formulate and/or represent problems in manners appropriate to mathematical, statistical,
or logicalanalysis

3. the ability to employ appropriate mathematical computations, statistical techniques, or logical
methods to solveproblems and/or draw conclusions from data

4. the ability to evaluate results and recognize the limits of methods and/or models within the
context of thediscipline, as appropriate

Course requirements

1. Textbook:

"Introduction to Statistics & Data Analysis" 6th Edition by Peck, Short and Olsen
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2. Calculator:

Any calculator that has a square root function is required for the course. Cell phones, mobile devices, etc. are
notallowed to be used as a calculator in class.

3. Blackboard:

The course syllabus, the course lecture notes and daily class announcements of what was covered in
class (along with other general announcements) will be posted in BlackBoard. Note: The announcement
of what was covered in class won't be posted until SOME TIME AFTER the class has been taught.
Homework assignments, quiz assignments and your Course Grade will be on WebAssign (NOT
BLACKBOARD!!!).

4. WebdAssign:

Students are required to sign up to WebAssign at www.webassign.net.

On the first day of class, students can register and work with the website using the trial period (this will
end around Monday, September 6th at 11:59 PM). Once the trial period has ended, students will need to
have an Access Code (explained shortly) to continue working with the website. Note: A student can
input the Access Code for the website before the trial period ends.

First time users to the website will need the following 3 things:

1. A valid email address that you check frequently

2. The Class Key which is albany 3144 5121

3. A WebAssign Access code.

Getting a WebAssign Access Code can be obtained under the following specific conditions. Note:
Whichever option you decide, there is an E-book version of this textbook.

Purchasing just an Access Code upon registering to the website (around $78.00).

(This ONLY PERTAINS to students that need to sign up to WebAssign for 2 OR MORE classes this
semester) Subscribing to a 4-month membership (one semester) to the website
www.cengageunlimited.com for $119.99. This 4-month membership will give the student the access
code for the Elementary Statistics course (as well as all their other courses that use WebAssign) along
with extra resources and/or storing up to 6 eBooks for one year after your subscription ends. The student
can also rent a printed copy of the textbook for $7.99 (make sure to return the printed copy after the
subscription ends). NOTE: Don't Subscribe to the eTEXTBOOKS version of Cengage Unlimited (it will
not provide the Access Codes for your classes).

Purchasing a NEW version of the PAPER COPY of the textbook (around $107.97) ONLY at the
University Bookstore. NOTE: If you purchased a copy of the textbook, then it isn't required to bring
along in the class.

DO NOT ORDER online at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, etc. Even though the price is cheaper, it will not
have the Access Code along with the book.

IF YOU HAVE ISSUES GETTING AN ACCESS CODE TO WebAssign by the deadline (around
September 6th at 11:59 PM), then notify me as early as possible. If any assignments were missed while
trying to obtain an Access Code with no prior notification, then those missed assignments WILL NOT
BE MADE UP.

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WebdAssign Registration:

To register, go to www.webassign.net. On the top-right of this webpage, click on the Enter Class Key
Button. Enter the Class Key (provided earlier in the syllabus). The website will then ask for your email
and password. If you have not worked with WebAssign before, then you would need to create an
account (Make sure to click on that you are a Student user). For the Institution question, choose the
option University of Albany SUNY (Albany, NY).

If you have worked with WebAssign before, then input your previous email and password. If you forgot
your password or need other help, then click on the need help signing in link.

Ifa student needs any help on what was previously mentioned, then they can go to the following
website: www.webassign.net/manual/WA_ Student Quick Start.pdf

If you don't have a computer or if you have issues with your computer, you can go to the
INFORMATION COMMONS area in any of the University's 3 Libraries. Their computers will have the
programs installed to run the website.

WebAssign Support:

The website works for all computers (as long as your Flash player and Java are up to date). If you have
an issue working with the website, you can contact Tech Support. Go to this website
https://webassign.com/contact-us/ to create a case and a phone number will be provided.

You can also go to the Student Support page at
https://www.webassign.net/manual/student_guide/introduction.htm.

5. Method of Instruction:

Every class day (except on review & examination days) will cover new material for the course. The
classes will betaught at a certain pace presented by Power Point lecture slides on the material (found
under the Resources sectionof WebAssign & the Lecture Notes Tab in BlackBoard).

Example(s) that pertains to the discussed course material will be presented in other Power Point files
(along with possibly Excel and/or Word files) that can also be found in the Resources section of
WebAssign & the Lecture Notes Tab in BlackBoard. Note: The best way to view the PowerPoint
Lecture slides containing examples is through a Slide Show. These are for you to read (will not be
discussed during class lectures) as you are working onassignments and/or studying for examinations.

Grading policy:

1. Homework:

All homework assignments will be assigned and graded through WebAssign. There will be a total of
around 20 - 25homework assignments for the semester. EXPECT a homework assignment to be
assigned after each class lecture (except on Examination & Class Review days). Each assignment will
be due the minute before next week's class lecture (unless otherwise stated). Example: If a
homework was assigned on 8/26, then it is due on 9/2 at 4:29 PM (NOT 11:59 PM). THE DUE
DATES & TIMES for each assignment will also be shown on WebAssign.

NOTE: There will be questions on WebAssign that have the Use SALT option. Using SALT will

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help you answeryour questions nicely. HOWEVER, it is highly recommended to figure out the
question WITHOUT USING SALT since this option will not be available during quizzes and as
well as the examinations.

Some helpful notes about the use of WebAssign for homework assignments can be found under the
Resourcessection of the website (along with the class lecture notes).

2. Quizzes:

Quizzes will also be assigned and graded through WebAssign. There will be a total of around 8 - 10
quizzes for the course. EXPECT a quiz to be assigned after each Chapter has been completed (or

close to being complete). NOTE: The first quiz will contain the first 2 Chapters of the course
material. | will announce in class if a quiz has been assigned. Each quiz will be due a week after it

has been assigned at 11:59 PM. Note: Most likely a homework assignment and a quiz assignment
will be due on the same day (but the due times are different).

THE DUE DATES and TIMES for each quiz will also be shown on WebAssign.

There are also some helpful notes about the use of WebAssign for quiz assignments which can be found
under theResources section of the website (along with the class lecture notes).

3. Exams:

There will be a total of 3 exams (2 in-class during the semester and | Final) for the course. Each exam
will mainlyconsist of Short Answer questions along with a few possible Multiple Choice and/or
True/False questions.

There will be no sample examination provided before a scheduled examination. A way to help study
for the examis look at past (as well as present) homework and quiz assignments on WebAssign by
clicking on the My Assignments link. Also, understand the material from the lecture slides, problems
done in class and/or other aids to help you study for the exam.

When answering Multiple Choice and True/False questions, work doesn't need to be shown to

answer the questions. However, for all Short Answer questions, you WILL NEED TO SHOW
WORK. You may use yourcalculator to verify your answer. Failure to show your work on how your
answer was obtained will result in gettinglittle or no points for the question.

The Final Exam IS CUMULATIVE and there are NO EXEMPTIONS.

You will be required to know the formulas/equations for the 2 in-class examinations. For the
Final examination, I WILL PROVIDE a sheet containing all the formulas/equations (along with the
names to these formulas/equations) that were used in the course. The formula sheet WILL NOT be
shown/given to anybody beforethe exam.

You will be given at least a week's notice on the 2 exams during the semester. The following

table is a listof TENTATIVE DATES for each exam (except for the Final):

[Exam #1 Thursday, September 30th
[Exam #2 Tuesday, November 16th
Final Exam Tuesday, December 14th 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM in ES 144

Exams will most likely be graded by a Teaching Assistant for the course. Once I receive the graded

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exams, I will only input the grades on WebAssign. Hence, if you feel that you were graded wrongly on
a question or questions, then you can ask me to look into it after class or during my scheduled office
hours. I will only look into your examination if: 1) You picked up your examination, 2) Notify me of
the question(s) you want me to look at and 3) Ask me to look into this within a week (the earlier, the
better) that it was given back. I will not look at the exam if it has been given back more than a week
ago.

I will not reschedule the Final exam date and time for ANY student (unless it is due to a Medical
reason or a Student Athlete competing in a sporting event along with proper documentation). If
you have 3 Final Exams onthe same day, then you can only move a Departmental Exam (if you have
one) or a Final that was rescheduled to a different day. Failure to take the Final at the date and time
(mentioned earlier) will receive a 0.

Exam Review:

o For the 2 exams given during the semester, I will post the topics that will likely be on the exam
in WebAssign and BlackBoard. Also on the class lecture before the exam, there will be an in-
class review session covering these topics.

o For the Final exam, I will also be providing a document with the topics that will likely be on the
Exam along with extended Office Hours. THERE WILL NOT BE AN IN-CLASS REVIEW
FOR THE FINAL ON THE LASTDAY OF CLASS.

Exam Notes:

a) Face masks are REQUIRED to be worn during the examination. Student(s) without a mask will
be asked to leave and not return until they are masked. Once students return after having a mask
on, they WILL NOT MAKE UP for the time missed on their examination. ALSO,
FORGETTINGTO WEAR A MASK ON THE DAY OF THE EXAM WILL NOT BE
CONSIDERED AS AN ACCEPTABLE EXCUSE FOR MAKING UP THE EXAM!!!

b) Keep your area cleared except for a writing utensil, a calculator, and the exam. I will not
provide any sparecalculators or writing utensils. I will provide scrap paper for your
examination.

c) No hats, head/face coverings (other than your face mask), earplugs/headphones should be
worn and/or seenwhile taking the examination.

d) Cell phones, mobile devices, music players, and translators should be turned off and put away (I
should not seeany of these at all when the exam is given). If you have a problem understanding
a question, then raise your hand.

e) Ifyou need to step out, please notify me as well as covering up your exam before leaving.

f) When the exam is completed, turn in the exam and leave the room quietly. Remember, you
are responsible for turning in all appropriate pages for the examination. Nothing will be done
for any pages missing during the processof grading the examination.

g) No drawing pictures on the examination.

4. Grading Options - A-E or S/U:
Grading Options

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5. Grade Criteria:
The percentage of each grading criteria are as follows:
Homework: 20% (Average of the homework assignments with the lowest 2 grades dropped)
Quizzes: 15% (Average of the Quizzes with the lowest 1 dropped)
Exam #1: 20%
Exam #2: 20%
Final: 25%

92.5 - 100 A
89.5 - less than 92.5 A-
85.5 - less than 89.5 [B+
82.5 - less than 85.5 B

79.5 - less than 82.5 B-
75.5 - less than 79.5 C+
72.5 - less than 75.5 €
69.5 - less than 72.5 C-
65.5 - less than 69.5 D+
62.5 - less than 65.5 D
59.5 - less than 62.5 D-
0 - less than 59.5 E

e Note: The examinations as well as the Final Grade for the course WILL NOT BE CURVED.

6. Final Grade:
e Ifyou want to obtain a certain grade for the course, then it is your responsibility to achieve that
grade.
e There WILL NOT be an extra credit assignment given out to just a student at the end of the semester
just to get the grade that they want.

Courses Policies:

1. Class Behavior:

During each class lecture, I expect every student to be at his/her utmost behavior. Please follow the

following rulesfor the class:

a) Every student MUST WEAR A FACE MASK AT ALL TIMES during EVERY class lecture. If a
student isnot wearing a mask in the classroom, then they will be asked to put one on (if they have one
with them) or will be asked to leave and not return until they are masked. Students can pick up masks
at the Campus Center Help Desk and the Academic Support Center in LI36. This is for the safety of
everyone in the class.

b) Because of this mask rule, there will be NO EATING AND/OR DRINKING in the classroom.
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°)

h)
i)

Ifa student continues to not follow the rule on wearing a face mask in the classroom, then they WILL
BEREPORTED to Community Standards.

Have all cell phones, mobile devices, and/or music players turned off or silent mode.

If talking amongst others, then keep it at a minimal volume.

Make NO inappropriate or rude comments and/or gestures.

NO engaging in any non-participatory activity. Some of these activities are reading non-class related
material, playing or watching videos on laptops, texting on cell phones, studying for tests doing
homework or papers for othercourses, writing notes to other students, etc.

NO sleeping in class.

Failure to follow Rules #2 - 6 will result in leaving the class and/or a conversation with me.

2. Extra Help:

My Office Hours is ONLY for students that have questions on their assignments (with some work
shown) and/or questions on understanding the material that was recently taught. Unless a student has
appropriate documentation ornotified me of observing a religious holiday, my Office Hours is not for
re-teaching the class(es) that a student has missed (would need to look over lecture notes and/or visit
the tutoring room).
If you can't make it to my scheduled Office Hours, then you can e-mail me your questions in which I
will try to reply in a timely manner. If you want to schedule an appointment with me outside of my
Office Hours, then I wouldneed to know your availability and be given at least 24 hours in advance.
Besides my office hours, there are other options to get help:
a) Math Department Tutoring Room (ES 138) where students can get help for free.
More details on this(scheduling, safety protocol, etc.) will be mentioned as soon as it
becomes available.
b) The Math Department does have a list of private tutors. You can ask for this list in
ES 110. A private tutor willcharge for their sessions.
c) Students can go to the Tutoring & Academic Coaching by Clicking Here. As stated
on the website, the PeerTutoring Courses option will not be available until the
Spring 2022 semester.
d) Students can use an online tutoring program through NetTutor. The steps on how to
access it can be found rightbelow the service options.
e) Students can also schedule a Peer Tutoring Appointment. The steps on how to
schedule can also be found right below the service options. Note: This may not be
available until the third week of the semester. Keep checking thewebsite on its
availability.

3. Disability:

Any student who has a disability or got injured and has a hard time writing should go to the Disability
Resource Center at CC 130 to report this (if you haven't done so). Once I received the documentation
letter from the student (preferably by email), then your accommodations will be satisfied, and you can
take the examination at the DisabilityResource Center as long as you schedule the examination with
them in advance.

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e Failure to send me the letter and/or scheduling the exam with them will result in taking the exam
along with the restof the class with no extra time.

4. Cheating:
Student(s) are considered cheating on an exam if any of the following happens:
a) Use of notes, books, or other aids
b) Arranging for another person to take the exam for you
c) Looking upon someone else's exam or allowing another student to look at your exam
d) Copying information from someone else's exam that isn't even on your exam
e) Talking during the exam
f) Passing information about the exam

If a student(s) is caught cheating from any of these suspicious activities or other similar activities that
involved student(s) cheating, then student(s) that were involved will receive a 0 for the exam. Also, the
issuewill be reported to the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education.

5. Medical Excuse Policy:
Medical Excuse Policy

6. Regarding Flu:
Flu, Cold and Respiratory Symptom Guidance

7. COVID-19 Health & Safety:

Health & Safety
Ifa student contacts me stating that they tested positive for COVID-19, then make sure to complete the

instructionsthat are in the Reporting Positive Test Results part of the website.

8. Attendances, Absences, and Opportunities to Make Up Work:
Undergraduate Bulletin Policies on Attendance and Timely Compliance with Course Requirements

Due to COVID-19, the Undergraduate Education Office will not be making any Absence Accommodation
Requests. Students are asked to work directly with the instructor for absence accommodations. Thus, MY
GUIDELINE STEPS for making up missed work for the class is shown below.

A student with an excuse/incident should:

a) Contact me about the situation as soon as it occurs (notify me at the earliest convenience). If you have
trouble contacting me, then ask a roommate, friend, parent, etc. to contact me (make sure to tell
them to place your name in the email). DO NOT WAIT longer than a week after the situation
occurred. Otherwise, making up missedassignments will not be granted.

b) Ifthe excuse/incident is around the day of an examination or on the examination day, then | MUST BE
CONTACTED BEFORE THE EXAMINATION IS GIVEN. Failure to contact me before the
examination is givenmust have a valid reason (along with proper documentation). Otherwise, the grade
on the exam will be a 0.

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c) Show appropriate documentation. AGAIN, don't wait longer than a week after the situation
occurred.Otherwise, making up missed assignments will not be granted.

d) Contact me on the assignment(s) that were missed as early as possible. DO NOT WAIT until the end of
the semester to contact me on making up the work (unless it is within 1 week to the end of the semester).
Otherwise, you will not be granted permission to make up the work.

Once the 3 guideline steps have been followed, then:
a) For Homework and Quiz Assignments: Students will be given a few days to make up the work.
b) For Exams: Students will have to schedule a make-up date within a few days once the excuse/incident
has beencleared up.

Note: Absence(s) due to religious observance is also acceptable in which no documentation is required. The
New York State Education Law (Section 224-a) states the following:

Campuses are required to excuse, without penalty, individual students absent because of religious beliefs, and to
provide equivalent opportunities for make-up examinations, study, or work requirements missed because of
such absences. Faculty should work directly with students to accommodate religious observances. Students
should notifythe instructor of record in a timely manner.

9. Changes in Syllabus:

In the case of inclement weather, COVID-19 or any other situation that could affect the course, then the
syllabuswill be adjusted to accommodate for these situations and the class will be notified about these
changes.

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Course Outline

Chapter 1: The Role of Statistics and the Data Analysis Process (Briefly Covering)

Chapter 2: Collecting Data Sensibly (Briefly Covering)
Chapter 3: Graphical Methods for Describing Data

Chapter 4: Numerical Methods for Describing Data
Chapter 5: Summarizing Bivariate Data

Chapter 6: Probability

Chapter 7: Random Variables and Probability Distributions
Chapter 8: Sampling Variability and Sampling Distributions
Chapter 9: Estimation Using a Single Sample

Chapter 10: Hypothesis Testing Using a Single Sample

Chapter 11: Comparing Two Populations or Treatments

Chapter 12 (Time Permitting): The Analysis of Categorical Data and Goodness-of-Fit Tests

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AMAT 112 Calculus I Syllabus

Course number: AMAT 112

Class no: 4607

Credit Hours: 4

Lecture times: Monday, Tuesday and Friday at 1:10 — 2:25 PM
Lecture location: Earth Sciences (ES) 140

Course Co-ordinator: Dr. Antun Milas Ph.D.
Email: amilas@albany.edu

Section Instructor: Kate Howell

E-mail: khhowell@albany.edu
Office: ES 213

Office Hours: Tuesday & Wednesday 1:30 — 2:30 PM

Pre-requisites: AMAT 100 or precalculus at the high school or college level. Students without precalculus
should elect AMAT 100.

Course Description: Calculus of one variable. Limits, continuity, differentiation of algebraic functions,
applications of differentiation, anti-derivatives, the definite integral, transcendental functions. AMAT 118
is the honors version of AMAT 112 and substitutes for AMAT 112 toward the prerequisite in any course.
Only one of AMAT 111, 112, 118 and TMAT 118 may be taken for credit.

Learning Objectives: A student who has passed Calculus I course will be able to:

1. Explain (or describe) the development of calculus as the solution to questions about rate and area
and the role of calculus in science. (History)

2. Describe the properties of and perform computations involving the concepts of limit, derivativeand
integral. (Knowledge)

3. Be able to read, write and speak the language of advanced mathematics. (Communication)

4. Deduce complicated problems in mathematics, the physical and life sciences and other disciplinesto
simple rules and procedures by applying the major concepts and theorems of calculus. (Modeling)

5. Use deductive reasoning in mathematics and be able to produce arguments involving several steps.
(Proofs)

General Education Goals
The material to be taught for this course satisfies the four general education objectives for mathematics in
many and various self-evident ways. These objectives are:

1. The ability to decipher, interpret, and draw conclusions from formal or mathematical models such
as formulas, graphs, and/or truth tables, and an understanding of the concepts used in such models

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2. The ability to formulate and/or represent problems in manners appropriate to mathematical,
statistical, or logical analysis

3. The ability to employ appropriate mathematical computations, statistical techniques, or logical
methods to solve problems and/or draw conclusions from data

4. The ability to evaluate results and recognize the limits of methods and/or models within the
context of the discipline, as appropriate

Course requirements

1. Textbook

This course will cover chapters 1-5 of Calculus: Early Transcendentals, 9" edition by James Stewart,
Daniel Clegg, Saleem Watson.

2. Required Materials

e A sufficient internet connection and data cap.

e A computer or laptop that is capable of utilizing Blackboard and WebAssign effectively.

e WebAssign: All homework for this course will be assigned through WebAssign. When you
purchase a subscription to WebAssign, a digital copy of your text comes with it and you do not
need to purchase a hard copy of the book. To purchase a WebAssign subscription, click the
“Access WebAssign” link under “Course Content” on Blackboard. You will be prompted to either
sign in to WebAssign with an existing account or create a new account. Once you enter your login
information, you may choose which WebAssign package you wouldlike to purchase for this
course. A Single-Term subscription is all that you will need for this course. However, if you will be

using WebAssign for other courses this semester, the Unlimited Access subscription might be a
better deal.

e Notebook and pencils.

¢ Note that No Graphing Calculators are allowed for this course. Scientific calculators are
permitted but not necessary.

Grading policy

1. Exams

‘You will take two exams and a cumulative final exam (see below for more details about the final exam).
These exams are designed to see what your conceptual and mechanical understanding ofthe material
is. The best way to prepare for these exams are to attend regularly, do the homework, ask questions, and
review the chapter tests in the book. All exams will be taken in our classroom (with the possible

exception of the final exam). Expect one exam to be in late September and the other in early/mid-
November.

2. Final Exam

The final exam will be a cumulative exam administered by the Mathematics Department. This will be
worth 25% of your final grade. The date for this exam is to be announced in October. This is your
opportunity to show me what you have learned from this course. If you do not take the final exam, a

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valid excuse must be provided within three days of the exam date.

3. Quizzes

We will have random short quizzes each week, occurring at least once a week. You will be given 10-15
minutes to complete them and they will be graded and returned quickly. At least one of your lowest quiz
grades will be dropped from grade computations.

4. Homework

Homework will be given throughout the semester on WebAssign. Generally, three assignments willbe
due each week. There are currently thirty-five homework assignments and at least three will be dropped
from grade computations.

Assignments submitted prior to 24 hours before the due date will receive 10% extra credit. Ex- tensions
for homework can be made for up to seven days after the due date and will be granted automatically with a
20% penalty. The extension will give you one additional day to complete the homework. Only one
extension per assignment is allowed. A maximum homework category score of 100% will be given even
in the case that you have more than 100% credit.Final grades will be awarded using the following division
of letter grades:

Grading and Assessment Criteria
Grades will have an assigned weight according to the breakdown outlined below.

Grade Distribution: Letter Grade Distribution:
100-93 A 73-76 C

H k 159
omeworl %, 90-92 A- 70-72 C-

Quizzes 20%

Exam | 20% 87-89 B+ 67-69 D+
Exam 2 20% 83-86 B 63-66 D
Final Exam 25% 80-82 B- 60-62 D-

77-79 C+ 0-59 E
Courses Policies:

Cellular Phone Policy:

I assume the responsibility of ensuring each of you is in a position to be successful in this class.Part
of that responsibility is to ensure that all of us, collectively, are focused on the task at hand. Therefore, I
request that your cell phone is silenced and put away while you are attending classand office hours,
as its usage during class is usually disruptive and distracting to the learning environment, both
individually and as a group.

Class Policy:

Students are expected to show up on time and be ready to learn at the beginning of class. They are
responsible for the assigned material and should read the text before the material is covered in class.
Classroom disturbances, including but not limited to arriving late, talking in class, using cellular and
electronic devices, texting, listening to music, are not tolerated. Each student is expectedto show

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respect for every student registered in the course. Persistent disruptive or disrespectful behavior will
result in removal from the class. To be successful in this course you must attend class, complete all
coursework in a timely manner, and come to office hours with any questions or concerns you may have.

Attendance:

To be successful in the course, attendance is mandatory. Attendance will be taken through means of
random, end of class quizzes. Excused absences are limited to emergencies, required appointments,and
other comparable circumstances. Arrangements for any religious observances must be made with the
instructor within the first two weeks of class to be considered in a timely matter, in accordance with New
York State Education Law (Section 224-A). Students are referred to https:
//www.albany.edu/undergraduateeducation/attendance.phpfor the details of the university’s policies. Excessive
absences will result in failing this course. Students are responsible for notifyingme of when absences will
occur and learning the missed material.

Psychological Health During COVID-19:
It is normal to experience some psychological distress and a range of emotional reactions to an evolving
global health situation, such as COVID-19. Some signs of distress may include:
Difficulty concentrating
Increased fear, anxiety, worry, or feeling paralyzed or overwhelmed
Trouble sleeping
Changes in appetite or eating habits
Increase in alcohol or other drug use, and/or concerns about your use by friends or family
Crying, sadness, loss of interest/pleasure
Feeling hopeless and/or helpless

If your distress is interfering with your relationships, academic, work or daily life, confidential support is
available to you. Contact Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at 518-442-5800or
consultation@albany.edu to schedule an appointment with a psychologist. Virtual counseling services are
available. The CAPS website also contains self-help resources and other valuable information.

Absence Due to Religious Observance:

New York State Education Law (Section 224-a) requires instructors to excuse, without penalty,
individual students absent because of religious beliefs, and to provide equivalent opportunities for make-
up examinations, study, or work requirements missed because of such absences. Students should contact
the instructor prior to such absences in order to reschedule and accommodate these absences related to
religious observations. Students should notify the instructor in a timely manner. More information on Law
224-a can be found here: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/ laws/EDN/224-A

Make-up Policy:

Make-up work requirements for quizzes and exams are only given in the case of verified medical or
other documented emergency, religious observance, and at the discretion of the instructor.
Arrangements for any make-ups must be made within one week of the requirement and prior to the
requirement when possible. Medical Excuses: https://www.albany.edu/health_center/ medicalexcuse.shtml

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Make-up work for homework is described above in the homework section of this document. In the
case of extenuating circumstances in the previous paragraph, the homework extensions may be granted at
my discretion even after the seven-day limit.

Disability Accommodations:

The Disability Resource Center is an excellent resource for students who may benefit from
accommodation and is located at room 130 in the Campus Center. Students who feel they may need
a disability accommodation(s) in class must provide documentation from the DRC to the class instructor
verifying the need for an accommodation and the type of accommodation that is appropriate. Students
who desire accommodations for a disability should contact the DRC as early as possible (i.e., before the
beginning of the semester) to assure appropriate accommodations can be provided. It is the student’s
responsibility to make the first contact with the DRC.

Academic Honesty:

All academic work must meet the universities standards outlined in the regulations posted in the
undergraduate bulletin. Acts of academic dishonesty will be treated very seriously, and any form of
cheating will result in a zero for the examination and will be reported. The following website gives an
extensive discussion of the universities policies and students are expected to be familiar with these.
http://www.albany.edu/undergraduate_bulletin/regulations.html.

Changes to Syllabus:

I, the professor, reserve the right to change any and all policies on this syllabus due to unforeseen
circumstances should they arise. In the case where changes are to be made, students will be given notice
and a chance to discuss these changes prior to their implementation.

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Class Schedule:

Dates
1/24-1/29
1/30-2/5
2/6-2/12
2/13-2/19
2/20-2/26
2/27-3/5
3/6-3/12
3/13-3/19
3/20-3/26
3/27-4/2
4/3-4/9
4/10-4/16
4/17-4/23
4/24-4/30
5/1-5/7

Sunday

HW due: 2.7-2.8

Monday
Syllabus
Lecture 1.2
Lecture 1.5
Lecture 2.3
Lecture 2.7
Exam |
Lecture 3.3
Break
Lecture 3.6
Lecture 4.1
Lecture 4.4
Lecture 4.9
Lecture 5.1
Lecture 5.4
Review

Tuesday

Break

HW due: 5.4-5.5

* All homework will be due at 11:59 pm on the indicated evening

Wednesday
Assessment
Lecture 1.3
Lecture 2.1
Lecture 2.5
Lecture 2.8
Lecture 3.1
Lecture 3.4
Break
Lecture 3.8
Lecture 4.2
Lecture 4.5
Review
Lecture 5.2
Lecture 5.5
Last Day

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Thursday

HW due: WebAssign Intro
HW due: 1.1-1.4
HW due: 1.5-2.2
HW due: 2.3-2.6

HW due: 3.1-3.2
Break

HW due: 3.3-3.5
HW due: 3.6-3.9
HW due: 4.1-4.3
HW due: 4.4-4.9

HW due: 5.1-5.3
Reading Day

Friday
Lecture 1.1
Lecture 1.4
Lecture 2.2
Lecture 2.6
Review
Lecture 3.2
Lecture 3.5
Break
Lecture 3.9
Lecture 4.3
Lecture 4.7
Exam 2
Lecture 5.3
Review

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AMAT 113 Calculus II Syllabus

Course number: AMAT 113
Class no: 3937 / 3934 — 0030/0026
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture times: (0030) Wednesday 4:30-5:50 PM
(0030) Tuesday 4:30-5:25 PM
(0026) Monday 6:00-7:20 PM
(0026) Tuesday 6:00-6:55 PM
Lecture location: Via Zoom http://bit.ly/AMAT113Zoomlink Password: MathIsFun

Instructor: Dr. Robert Spahn Ph.D.

E-mail: rspahn@albany.edu
Office: ES210

Office Hours: Via Zoom - Monday 4:30-5:30 PM, Tuesday & Friday 1:00-2:00 PM, Wednesday 6:00-7:00
PM, and by appointment http://bit.ly/AMAT113ZoomOH Password: MathIsFun

Pre-requisites: AMAT111 or AMAT112

Course Description: From the math department’s course catalog: Techniques of integration, applications of
the definite integral, conics, polar coordinates, improper integrals, infinite series. AMAT119 is the honors
version of AMAT113 and substitutes for AMAT 113 toward the prerequisite in any course. Only one of
AMAT113, AMAT119 and TMAT119 may be taken for credit.

Learning Objectives: A student who has passed Calculus II course will be able to:

1. Explain (or describe) the development of calculus as the solution to questions about rate and area
and the role of calculus in science. (History)

2. Describe the properties of and perform computations involving the concepts of limit, derivativeand
integral. (Knowledge)

3. Be able to read, write and speak the language of advanced mathematics. (Communication)

4. Deduce complicated problems in mathematics, the physical and life sciences and other disciplinesto
simple rules and procedures by applying the major concepts and theorems of calculus. (Modeling)

5. Use deductive reasoning in mathematics and be able to produce arguments involving several steps.
(Proofs)

General Education Goals
The material to be taught for this course satisfies the four general education objectives for mathematics in
many and various self-evident ways. These objectives are:

2. The ability to decipher, interpret, and draw conclusions from formal or mathematical models such
as formulas, graphs, and/or truth tables, and an understanding of the concepts used in such models

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3.

The ability to formulate and/or represent problems in manners appropriate to mathematical,
statistical, or logical analysis

The ability to employ appropriate mathematical computations, statistical techniques, or logical
methods to solve problems and/or draw conclusions from data

The ability to evaluate results and recognize the limits of methods and/or models within the
context of the discipline, as appropriate

Course requirements

1. Textbook: Calculus Early 'Transcendentals gt edition by Stewart, Clegg, Watson with WebAssign

2. Course Topics:
Throughout this course, we will cover parts of five chapters:

Ch. 6: Applications of Integration, Sections 6.1-6.3, 6.5

Ch. 7: Techniques of IntegrationSections: 7.1-7.5, 7.8

Ch. 8: Further Applications of Integration, Sections: 8.1-8.2

Ch. 10: Parametric Equations and Polar Coordinates, Sections: 10.1-10.4
Ch. 11: Sequences, Series, and Power Series, Sections: 11.1-11.10

3. Assignments and Exams:

Lecture Assignments will involve reading the textbook and listening to video lectures, which will be
followed up with an answering the corresponding questions during and after the videos for each
section, and due the day assigned according to the schedule. Please submit these answers via
Blackboard.
Homework assignments will be assigned after every section. The assignments will be due via
WebAssign by 11:59 PM on the following after the lecture according to the included schedule.
Extensions for homework assignments will be allowed with an automatic penalty of 20% per day of the
extension with sufficient reasoning.
Group assignments will consist of a problem set which you will do individually and post your solution
set toa Blackboard discussion group. Once you post your solution(s) you will analyze at least one of
your classmates' solutions and respond to them thoughtfully. When responding to someone else's
solution, you are expected to provide respectful and detailed feedback, such as pointing out a
mistakeor explaining how their approach helped you understand how to work on the problem better.
Both the initial post and at least one response to a peer's post will be due on the day listed on the
schedule by 11:59 PM. You are welcome to continue the conversation beyond these deadlines. An
example of how this will work will be provided as well as a rubric.
You are expected to take all scheduled exams at time announced and to obey the academic integrity
policy. There will be four exams:

o Exam 1 - Review of Calculus 1 and Chapter 6

o Exam 2 - Chapters 7 and 8

o Exam 3 - Chapters 10 and 11

o Final exam - cumulative (details of which will be announced before end of classes in April).

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Some, possibly all, exams will have a diagnostic assignment to be done before it. This should not be
taken as a representation of the exam, but rather a compilation of questions that will assist you in
focusing your studies for the examinations. I suggest doing exam wrappers, which are explained
later in this document, after each exam. These will be to assist. you in immediately reflecting upon
what. went right in your preparation for the examination as well as what you need to work on.

4. Textbook and WebAssign:

WebAssign is an online homework platform where homework will be assigned and submitted.
Additionally, you'll have access to an online version of the textbook. To purchase WebAssign access,
here'sa direct link with a few main options that I'll explain below. http:
//www.cengagebrain.com/coursc/4082121
There are three options for WebAssign:

-Cengage Unlimited (4 months)

-Cengage Unlimited (12 months)

-WebAssign Instant Access for Stewart's Calculus
Options | and 2 are identical except for the duration, so 1 would be best if you are taking another
course that uses a something through Cengage online and 2 would be best if you are taking a course
next semester that uses something through Cengage such as Calculus 3. Option 3 will give you
access to WebAssign, and only WebAssign, for the semester. For further assistance please call
tech support at 800-354-9706.
Please note that I have integrated WebAssign with our Blackboard, so a "Class Key" will not be
provided. This will provide you with a single sign on and be able to get to WebAssign through the
Blackboard course. In the event that you call technology support at the information above, please
explain this to them as LMS integration is still new to WebAssign.
If you're looking at the textbook, we'll be going through material from chapters 6-8,10, and 11.
Additionally, you'll be expected to know the basic material from Calculus I (namely, elementary
material regarding limits, derivatives, integrals).

Grading policy:

.

Grades will be maintained in the WebAssign course gradebook. Students are responsible for tracking
their progress by referring to the online gradebook.

This course will be graded using the standard A-E grading scheme. Grades in the C range
represent performance that meets expectations; Grades in the B range represent performance that
is substantially better than the expectations; Grades in the A range represent work that is
excellent. A more detailed distribution can be found below.

Grade Distribution:

[Assignments 15%
Exam | 20%
Exam 2 20%
Exam 3 20%
[Final Exam 25%

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e The conversion from number to letter grades (with pluses and minuses distributed evenly) is as

follows:

Letter grade distribution:

93 A 73-76.99 Cc
90-92.99 A- 70-72.99 C-
87-89.99 B+ 67-69.99 D+
83-86.99 B 63-66.99 D
80-82.99 B- 60-62.99 D-
71-79.99 C+ < 59.99 E

Other Information:

1. Class Expectations, Participation and Rules:

e expect you to work very hard, to approach your studies as a serious scholar, and to be respectful
of everyone in the class, including me, your classmates, and yourself. I encourage you to
participate and learn from each other to get the most out of this course. If you are confused on a
topic there may be others confused as well so it never hurts to ask. The more active you are in
class, the more you will get out of the class.

e¢ Remember, you must show all your work! Showing your work helps me understand your
thinking and articulate feedback appropriately. It also allows me to award you as much partial
credit as possible, however, no work shown will result in no credit.

e While this is an online course, I welcome you to join me for Zoom Office Hours as well as request
appointments via Zoom. If you would like to set up a recurring appointment for yourself or a
group, please speak to me separately. On all Zoom calls, please be respectful of me and others by
coming prepared with questions and keeping your video on when speaking if possible.

2. Academic Integrity: Academic honesty is an expectation of this course and this university. You are
expected to follow the University's Standards of Academic Integrity below.
https://www.albany.edu/undergraduate_bulletin/regulations.html

3. Technology policy: As a department policy calculators and other technology are prohibited on exams.

4. Medical Excuse Policies:
https:// www.albany.edu/health-center/ meclicalexcuses.html

5. Please be aware that there is a Disability Resource Center at UAlbany (CC130, or virtually:
https: //www.UAlbany.edu/disability/) which provides support programs and advocacy services to
studentswith disabilities. If you need additional support because of a disability, please let me
know!

6. A brief note on online learning: It should be a goal for every student to be able to keep pace with the
material throughout the semester. Due to circumstances out of anybody's control, there are going to be
instances in which this will he either difficult or impossible. Moreover, the switch from in-person

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learningto online learning will impact different people in different ways. Therefore, I'd like you all to
communicate with me as soon as possible if at any point during the semester you begin to feel
overwhelmed or in need of help.

7. Attendance policy: It is important for you as a student and for the class as a whole for there to be a
sufficient amount of people attending class. With this in mind, you are required to attend at least half the
official class sessions (so at least one a week) otherwise I reserve the right to apply a penalty. If you
attend fewer than half of the class sessions without an excuse your final grade will be dropped a full letter
grade without exception.

Psychological Health During COVID-19:
It is normal to experience some psychological distress and a range of emotional reactions to an evolving
global health situation, such as COVID-19. Some signs of distress may include:
Difficulty concentrating
Increased fear, anxiety, worry, or feeling paralyzed or overwhelmed
Trouble sleeping
Changes in appetite or eating habits
Increase in alcohol or other drug use, and/or concerns about your use by friends or family
Crying, sadness, loss of interest/pleasure
Feeling hopeless and/or helpless

If your distress is interfering with your relationships, academic, work or daily life, confidential support is
available to you. Contact Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at 518-442-5800or
consultation@albany.edu to schedule an appointment with a psychologist. Virtual counseling services are
available. The CAPS website also contains self-help resources and other valuable information.

Thank you for your cooperation with these expectations and helping saves lives. It is only with your help and
support that we will be able to take effective steps to address the critical consequences of the COVID-19 global
pandemic. Together we can make a difference, one person at a time.

Some Important Strategies for Success in this Course

The assignments in this course are substantial and they will require you to think strategically about how best to
use your time and the resources that are available to you. Below are some strategies that I recommend to ensure
your success.

e Use the course schedule to pace your workload. Don’t try to get an entire weeks worth of work done ina
single day. The schedule outlined in the syllabus should help you manage the workload, which should
allow you to succeed overall.

e Read and listen to the lectures critically and with care. Make sure that you are taking time to think, ask
questions, make connections and interpret as you listen. An important way to do this is to take notes
both on what you understand and what you find unclear so that you can focus on the lecture better.

e Review assignments and exams after completing them. A good way of doing this is going through
what is called an "exam wrapper" which consists of the following:

o How long did I spend preparing for the quiz/exam? Was that enough? Do I need to spend
more time preparing for the next quiz/exam?

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o What did I do while I prepared/studies'! Did I:
= Read/watch to find the big ideas in the text. (as opposed to small details)?
= stop frequently to see if I knew whether I understood what I was reading/watching!
= take notes?
= summarize key concepts in my own words?
= try to explain ideas; from the reading to someone else?
= test myself to see if I could restate the big ideas?
o What are two new strategies (from the list above or others) that I will try when I prepare for
the nextquiz/exam?

e Work together! This can be done in a number of ways. While I have outlined the assignments for the
semester, you are encouraged to do more! If there is something, you have a question on ask it in your
discussion group or in the general Blackboard forum. The best way to ensure you have a mastery of the
material is to explain it to someone else, and if there is something you have trouble explaining that is an
indicator of what you need to work on yourself!

e Use me, the instructor, as a resource. I want you to be successful! Please don't hesitate to reach out to
meif you find yourself in need of support as you navigate the requirements of the course. If you want to
meet individually or as a group outside of the designated class time, please feel free to ask me and I can
reserve a classroom.

e Take risks and have fun with the assignments. Dou 't be afraid to think in new ways and to question standard
approaches - and don't be afraid of being "wrong." That's what we're here for! The key is to learn from
it.

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Class Schedule:

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The following is a tentative schedule for the semester. It lists the week/day of the class, which lecture
assignments (denoted by L followed by section #) I will be expecting yon to have completed, to have

questions on and when the homework assignments (denoted by HW followed by section#) will be due for
each section, when the group assignments are due, and when the exams are tentatively scheduled.

Week | Date Sunda IMonday Tuesday | Wednesday (Thursday|
|W1 1/31 - 2/6 WebAssign/Mindset
|w2 2/7 - 2/13 16.1- 6.3 GIA
W3 2/14 - 2/20 | HW6.1 - 6.3 L6.5, L7.1-7.2 GIB
\W4 2/21 - 2/27) HW6.5, HW7.1 - Review G2A Exam |
vie

5 2/28 - 3/6 G2B Break

6 3/7 - 3/13 17.3 - 7.5 G3A

7 3/14 - 3/20) HW7.3- 7.5 L7.8, 18.1 - G3B

8.2

8 3/21 - 3/27) HW7.8, HW8.1 - 8.2 | Review G4A Exam 2
Iwo 3/28 - 4/3 L10.1 - 10.2 G413
W10 4/4 - 4/10 | HW10.1- 10.2 110.3 - 10.4 Break

U 4/11 - 4/17| HW10.3 - 10.4 LILI - 11.3 G5A

12 4/18 - 4/24;/HWIL1 - 11.3 LIL.4 - G5B

11.6
13 4/25 - 5/1 |HWIL4 - 11.6 Review G6A Exam 3
14 5/2 - 5/8 111.7- G6B
11.10
15 5/9 - 5/15 | HWIL7 - 11.10 Last day

- Example Key:

- 16.1 is a video assignment to be submitted via Blackboard to the best of your ability by

12:00p.m. 0

11

Monday, 2/8.
- HW6.| is a section assignment to be completed on WebAssign that will be available after
16.1 and clue by 11:59p.m. on the day according to the schedule.
- GIA is the day your initial response is due in your 13lackboard group for the group

assignment.

- GIll3 is the day your classmate response is due in your Blackboard group for the group

assignment.

- Exam | indicates the day the Exam | is tentatively scheduled.

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APHY 105 General Physics I Fall 2021 Syllabus

Course number: APHY 105

Class no:

Credit Hours: 3

Lecture times: Monday and Wednesday 8:00 — 8:55 AM and 1:10 — 2:05 PM.
Lecture location: LC2

Discussion Section: Once per week. Attendance is graded

Instructor: Dr. Robert Schmitz

E-mail: rschmitz@albany.edu
Office: PH 114

Office Hours: Monday and Wednesdays between lectures.

Prerequisites: None

Course Description: Vectors, kinematics, dynamics, vibrations and waves, sound, fluids, and thermodynamics.
May not be taken for credit by students with credit for APHY 140 or APHY 142 or TPHY 141. This course is
generally offered in the fall semester; students taking this course in the fall semester are required to enroll in a
discussion section associated with the lecture. Smaller, out of sequence sections of this course are offered in the
spring and summer semester and do not require enrollment in a discussion section.

Learning Objectives: At the end of this course students should be able to:
e Recognize and define physical quantities.
e Explain the notable laws of Physics.
e Explain physical phenomena and solve problems by applying the laws of Mechanics.
e Apply basic physical principles to everyday phenomena.
e Apply important analytical skills to examine physical phenomena and their effects.
Course Overview:
1. Textbook: Cutnell & Johnson, Physics (11th Edition)

2. Blackboard will be used extensively. Check it often.

3. Homework will be assigned and submitted via Wiley Plus. Late homework will be penalized.

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Grading Policy:

Type % of course grade
Homework 25

Quizzes 20

Exams 50

Attendance 5

Total 100

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The policies, penalties, procedures & standards on Academic Integrity outlined in the Undergraduate Bulletin &
in the University code of conduct Community Rights & Responsibilities are followed.

The following grading scale will be used in the course:

[Grade Scale [Grade Conversion ||Grade Scale [Grade Conversion
[93-100 la 73-76 Ice
[90-92 A- ||z0-72 lle- |
[87-89 [B+ |[67-69 |D+
[83-86 lB ||e3-66 a)
[80-82 |B- |[o0-62 |D-
[7-79 ce ||Grade < 60 IE

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Lecture and Exam Schedule:

Week of Chapter Topic
Aug 23 1 Introduction & Mathematical Concepts
Aug 30 1/2 Mathematical Concepts / One-Dimensional Kinematics
Sep 8* 2 One-Dimensional Kinematics
Sep 13 3 Two-Dimensional Kinematics
Sep 20 4 Forces & Newton's Laws
Sep 27 4 Forces & Newton's Laws
Oct 4 5 Uniform Circular Motion
Oct 13* Midterm Exam: Chapters 1 -5
Oct 18 6 Work & Energy
Oct 25 7 Impulse & Momentum
Nov | 8 Rotational Kinematics
Nov 8 9 Rotational Dynamics
Nov 15 10 Simple Harmonic Motion
Nov 22* 11 Fluids
Nov 29 11 Fluids (cont.)
Dec 6 - Revision
TBD Final Exam: Chapters 6 - 11

* No class on 9/6, 10/11 and 11/24.

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APHY 106 General Physics Lab I Fall 2021 Syllabus

Course number: APHY 105
Class no:

Credit Hours: |

Lab times: See course schedule
Lab location: Physics 221

Instructor: Dr. Robert Schmitz
E-mail: rschmitz@albany.edu
Office: PH 114

Office Hours: By appointment.
Corequisites: APHY 105

Course Description: Laboratory experiments to complement the topics being studied in A PHY 105. One
laboratory each week.

Learning Objectives: This course will provide students with hands-on demonstrations of the material covered
in Physics 105, an understanding of data collection and analysis methods, and instruction on how to present your
results in a concise and legible report.

Course Overview:

1. Attendance:

The course consists of nine labs, each of which counts toward your final grade. \t is your responsibility to
attend lab every week, and submit your lab report the following week. If you cannot attend lab for any reason,
email your TA in advance. You may only make up missed labs if you have documentation for your absence.

2. Preparation:
All labs are on Blackboard. Before each lab you should carefully read the lab report and complete the pre-lab,
which is due at the beginning of each lab session.

3. Lab reports:

You will write a lab report for each lab, which is due at the start of the next lab session. The report
must be written in a specific format which is detailed below (and on Blackboard).Late reports will be penalized
by 50% if submitted within one week of the due date and not graded thereafter.

4. Academic Integrity:
Every pre-lab and lab report needs to be 100% your own work, which means youmust do the lab yourself,
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without the assistance of any other person. Plagiarism may lead to automatic course failure and disciplinary

action. You should carefully read the statement about plagiarism onBlackboard.

Grading Policy:

e There are 9 labs for APHY 106. Each lab accounts for 40 points. Total number of possible
points to be learned is 360 points.

e For each lab:

Prior to the lab
Pre-lab 10 points
During the lab
Data Collection & Participation 5 points

(This grade is earned during the lab itself, and your TA will grade your data sheetbefore you
leave the lab.)
Lab Report
(Reports must be a maximum of one page in length. Information on howto write or
improve your lab reports can be found on Blackboard.)

Introduction (one paragraph) 5 points

Results (one paragraph per lab question) 15 points

Conclusion (one paragraph) 5 points
Total 40 points

If you need help: - Contact your TA. You can find their email address on Blackboard.
- Go to physics tutoring in PH224. The schedule is posted on Blackboard.
- Contact Robert Schmitz (rschmitz@albany.edu) or come to my office hours.

The following grading scale will be used in the course:

[Grade Scale [Grade Conversion ||Grade Scale (Grade Conversion
[93-100 A ||73-76 Ie
[90-92 A- ||z0-72 le- |
[87-89 [B+ ||67-69 |D+
[83-86 lB ||e3-66 i)
[80-82 |B- |[o0-62 |D-
[7-79 lc ||Grade < 60 IE

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Lab Schedule:

Lab | Week Experiment
1 9/13 Uncertainty & Statistics
2 9/20 Linear Motion
3 9/27 Measuring Gravity
4 10/4 Projectile Motion
5 10/18 Collisions
6 10/25 Centripetal Force
7 H/I Rotational Motion
8 11/8 Harmonic Motion
9 11/15 Density & Fluids

11/29 Make up week

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APSY 101 Introduction to Psychology Spring Syllabus

Course number: APSY 101

Class no: 7904

Credit Hours: 3

Class times: Tuesday and Thursday 12:00 pm — 1:20 pm
Class location: LC18

Instructor: Dr. Ronald S. Friedman PhD

E-mail: rfriedman@albany.edu

Office: Social Sciences 389

Office phone: 518-442-4858

Office hours: via Zoom Tuesday and Thursday 4:30 pm — 5:30 p.m., or by appointment. Please click on this
link to connect: https://albany.zoom.us/j/997405 1859 1 ?pwd=NmdVcnk4TUszL3lOdmxtRGJZVEIwdz09.

Teaching Assistant: Brendan Gallagher

E-mail: bpgallagher@albany.edu
Office hours: via Zoom Wednesday and Friday 11:00 am — 12:00 pm, or by appointment. Please click on this

link to connect: https://albany.zoom.us/j/99208656649?pwd=W HpNUOFkKZOFXeGN2K3B VMmtCTHpDOQT09

Teaching Assistant: Teresa Mejia

E-mail: tmejia@albany.edu
Office hours: via Zoom Monday and Wednesday 3:30 pm — 4:30 p.m., or by appointment. Please click on this

link to connect: https://albany.zoom.us/j/94118541426?pwd=NCtJZEIqSEZwY1lo0TjhD VINmTHhkUT09

Prerequisites: None

Course Description: This course is designed to cover the basic methods and points of view in the scientific
study of human behavior. Topics include biological bases of behavior, personality organization, intelligence,
motivation, emotions, learning, and social relations.

Learning Objectives: Students who complete this course will demonstrate:

¢ an understanding that human conduct and behavior are subject to scientific inquiry

e an understanding of the difference between rigorous, systematic thinking and uncritical thinking about
social phenomena

e an understanding of the kinds of questions social scientists ask and how they go about answering these
questions

e knowledge of the major concepts, models and issues of psychology

e an understanding of the methods social scientists use to explore social phenomena, such as observation,
hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence,
employment of mathematical analysis, and employment of interpretive analysis

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Overview of the course:

Readings and Lectures: It is best for you to read the assigned chapters by the posted due dates above. The
readings will facilitate understanding of the lecture material and help you with in-class activities. Moreover, you
will still be responsible on the exams for learning material covered in the assigned readings, even if the
professor does not discuss this material in class.

Required Textbook: Spielman, R. M. et al. (2020). Psychology. Available for free online at:
https://openstax.org/details/books/psychology

Blackboard (BLS): Course announcements, handouts, lecture slides, iClicker points (see below), and all exam
grades will be posted on BLS: https://blackboard.albany.edu/. Click on the tab labeled “My Grades” to view
your scores. It is YOUR responsibility to learn how to use the BLS system for accessing materials and
uploading any work. If you need help using BLS, please contact ITS: http://www.albany.edu/its/ or visit
the ITS Help Desk in the University Library.

Grade Policy: The final grade will be determined as follows:

1. Three exams will be taken in class.

e Exams | & II will each be worth 25% of your grade.

e The final exam will be worth 30%.

All exams will be taken as scheduled. Please be ready to enter your UAlbany student ID number on

your exam answer sheets so that we may post your score electronically on BLS.

2. There will also be many small quizzes, polls, and other opportunities for class participation (together
worth 20% of your grade).

e This class uses the iClicker system for in-class quizzing and poll taking. You may purchase an
iClicker at the bookstore. You are responsible for obtaining the iClicker, bringing it to class
each day, registering it online through BLS and using it (SEE BELOW). You are also
responsible for checking BLS to make sure that your clicker is registered properly and that your
scores are being posted on-line appropriately.

Grade | %-% Grade %-%
A 94 and above ¢ 74-76
A- 90 - 93 Cc 70-73
Bt 87-89 D+ 67-69
B 84 - 86 D 64 - 66
B- 80 - 83 D- 60 - 63
C+ 77-79 E Below 60

Note: Do not request a grade change unless there was an error in grading your assignments.
“Borderline” final averages that are close to the next higher grade will always be assigned letter grades
according to the table (for example, a 79.54% = C+). Requests to “round up” an individual’s scores or to
offer extra credit opportunities under such circumstances will not be honored.

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Make-up opportunities for all exams and any other assignments will be given only as required by
university regulations (e.g., for family and medical emergencies, religious observance, or excused
athletic events) and with appropriate documentation (e.g., a doctor’s note, funeral card). You must notify
the instructor in advance if you anticipate having to miss an exam. If you are late for an exam and
students have already completed the exam and left the classroom, you may be prohibited from taking it.

iClickers: You must register you iClicker following the instructions below to receive participation credits. No
other means of registration will be accepted. To register your iClicker:

1. Log into Blackboard and select the site for APSY 101.

2. Click on Course Content on the Course Menu on the left of the screen. Next click on the link for
iClicker Registration

3. The iClicker Student Remote Registration page appears. Enter your iClicker Remote ID and click
Submit.

4. Your remote is now registered. You can remove your remote registrations at any time by clicking
Remove in the registered remote list beneath the Submit button.

5. Ifyou are using the iClicker2, please make sure that the frequency is set to AA. To change the
frequency:
e Wait until the professor opens the iClicker system in class.

e Press and hold the Power button until the two-letter frequency on the LCD flashes.

« Use the A-E buttons to enter the new two-letter frequency code (AA). A checkmark appears on the
LCD indicating the frequency change was successful.

iClicker Scoring: For each class meeting, you will receive 100% participation credit if you respond,
correctly or incorrectly, on all but one of the clicker questions. In this way, you can still miss an
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students who provide the correct answer to a clicker question will receive an additional 25%
participation credit for that session. Scores will be posted on BLS after each class.

Policy on Missed iClicker Responses: Students who miss a class due to an excused absence may request
to complete a make-up assignment for the material that they missed on the date in question. Requests for
such a make-up opportunity must be submitted by e-mail within one week of the missed session. Formal
documentation of the excused absence must also be provided.

Extra credit earned during class sessions may also be used to make-up for unexcused absences. Four
correct responses to extra credit questions = 100% credit for a missed class.

Microsoft Teams: Please log on to Microsoft Teams (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/log-
in). From there, you should be able to access our group, titled “Introduction to Psychology (APSY 101 —
7904).” You may use this app to send me questions, comments, or responses during class. The app works with
both laptops and mobile devices. Note: Students are prohibited from using personal electronic devices for
purposes unrelated to classroom activities. In addition, remember that the university’s student code of conduct
applies to interactions through Teams, including those with the instructor, TA, or other students:
https://www.albany.edu/studentconduct/community rights _and_responsibilities.php

Research requirement: To help you gain additional understanding of how research is conducted in
psychology, you will be asked to either serve as a research participant in one or more studies, attend a series of
academic lectures, or write a term paper regarding an area of psychological research. Please see the Research
Requirement handout and BLS (click on tab labeled “Syllabus and Information”) for all necessary
details. Requests to complete the term paper (Option #3) must be submitted to the professor by e-mail by the
notification deadline posted on the handout.

Failure to complete the research requirement will result in failing the course! If you did not complete the
required number of credits, it is strongly recommended that you e-mail the instructor prior to the last
day of classes, requesting an "I" (Incomplete) in the course. This will give you the opportunity to make up
the credits the following semester instead of receiving an "E".

Please direct all questions regarding the research requirement to the Research Pool Office
(respool@albany.edu). Do not contact the instructor, TA, or departmental secretaries with regard to these
issues. To avoid difficulties in completing the research requirement, it is best to complete it early in the
semester.

Other Important Information:

Academic Dishonesty: Any student who is caught cheating or engaging in other dishonest behavior will
automatically receive a failing grade in the course. In addition, formal disciplinary actions will be initiated
against the student with Judicial Affairs, which may lead to suspension or dismissal from the university. See the
UAlbany Undergraduate Bulletin for details:

http://www.albany.edu/undergraduate_bulletin/regulations.html

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Policy Regarding Class Disruption: Frequent disruptions (e.g., engaging in activities or behaviors that impede
my efforts to teach and/or students’ efforts to learn) will be subject to administrative withdrawal from the class
and possibly to being turned in for further disciplinary action. It is expected that you refrain from personal
conversations during lecture.

Specific study strategies for improving academic performance

There are three basic strategies involved in effective studying for good academic performance. They can be
divided into three areas: spending enough time studying, appropriate levels of concentration while studying,
reading for good comprehension. Please review the suggestions below and, especially if you are experiencing
problems in your classes, plan to make changes and adopt some or all of the recommendations below. Research
shows that the master plan below reliably produces good academic performance.

Spending enough time studying.
e Asa general rule, students should be studying at least 3 hours outside of class for each credit unit. Thus,
they should be spending at least 9 hours on task over the span of a week for a 3 credit hour class.
¢ Outside of class studying should be distributed evenly over the week and not “crammed” into the 1 or 2
days just prior to an exam or a quiz.

e Outside of class studying should involve an initial reading of the material to glean its gist, but further
study should involve considerable more active engagement of the material.

e Students should organize their weekly study routines and develop a master plan for the entire semester.

e An overall schedule for the semester should include, among other things, their class times, work
responsibilities, trips or special events such as visiting family etc.

e  Itis a good idea to evaluate and, if necessary, modify your schedule on a weekly basis so that
unpredictable events such as illness or a change in work schedule can be factored into your study plans.

Concentration while studying.
e Find a quiet, distraction free study area that is both convenient to your schedule and comfortable (good
lighting, comfortable chair, table or desk).

e Avoid unnecessary distractions such as idle cell phone conversations, listening to iPod or other
electronic medium, or spending time exploring Facebook while you are studying. Make sure you have
your necessary books, computer, paper, pencils, pens, etc.

¢ To minimize boredom and tiredness, study no longer than 20-30 minutes at a time before taking a 2-3
minute rest break to clear your mind and to stretch or walk around a bit.

e The simple procedures noted above won’t guarantee that you will become more focused, but it will tip
the balance in that direction. At the very least, it will minimize the sorts of distractions that all too often
disrupt an otherwise productive study session.

Reading comprehension.
e To assist students in gleaning appropriate information from their reading, it is suggested that they use
what is called the Survey-Question-Read-Recite-Review Method or as it is better known, the SQ3R
method.

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Survey the chapter or material to be read before you actually read it. This involves reading all headings
and subheadings as well as bulleted or bold-faced points, figure and table captions, summaries, and any
built-in pedagogy such as review questions or study tips.

Convert key points, headings, and bulleted or bold-faced items into questions before moving on to the
next section of the reading. It is a good idea for students to put these questions in writing so that they
don’t forget to answer these questions as they read the chapter.

Read the chapter and attempt to answer these questions. In addition, break the reading into short
segments and take small rest breaks in between. Slow down the reading pace of the sections of the
material that you are having difficulty understanding.

Summarize the major points and key ideas of the material you are reading in your own words and
preferably in writing. You should rehearse these points and ideas before moving on to the next section of
reading and write out answers to the questions you pose about the reading when you first skimmed
through it.

Review the chapter again as well as any notes that you have taken. You should test yourself on what you
have learned by continuing to question yourself over the major points and key concepts that you have
learned.

Other important study strategies.

Form a study partnership with at least one other person (a “study buddy”) to discuss the class materials
with and rely upon for notes in case you miss class.

Go over class notes immediately after each class to fill in gaps in your knowledge and identify questions
you might have about material you do not completely understand.

Go over the review materials at the end of each textbook chapter and do so on a regular basis instead of
waiting until right before an exam or quiz.

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Tentative Lecture Schedule

1/25 Course Introduction

1/27 & 2/1 Research Methods Ch. 1 & Ch. 2

2/3 & 2/8 Nervous and Endocrine Systems Ch. 3

2/10 & 2/15 Sensation and Perception Ch. 5

2/17 Exam 1

2/22 & 2/24 Learning and Behavior Ch. 6

3/1 & 3/3 Memory Ch. 8

3/8 & 3/10 Language and Cognition Ch. 7 (sections 1-3)

3/22 & 3/24 Life-Span Development Ch. 9

3/29 Exam 2

3/31 & 4/5 Emotion and Stress Ch. 10 (section 4) &
Ch. 14 (sections 1-4)

AIT & 4/12 Personality Ch. 11

4/14 & 4/19 Psychological Disorders Ch. 15

4/21 & 4/26 _| Therapies Ch. 16

4/28 & 5/3 Persuasion and Stereotyping Ch. 12

5/10 Final exam covering only Chapters 10-12, 14-16)

LC 18; 1:00 — 3:00 p.m

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ASOC 115 Introduction to Sociology

Course number: ASOC 115

Class no: 6383

Credit Hours: 3

Class times: Monday and Wednesday 1:10 pm — 2:30 pm
Class location: LC 20

Instructor: Dr. Samantha Friedman

E-mail: samfriedman@albany.edu

Office: Arts & Sciences 348

Office phone: 518-442-5458

Office hours: Online Tuesday 1:00 pm — 2:30 pm or by appointment
sign up for Professor Friedman’s office hours at:
https://www.wejoinin.com/samfriedman@albany.edu

Co-teachers: Jeewoo Shin

E-mail: jwshin@albany.edu

Office hours: Online Wednesday 9:30 am- 11:30 am or by appointment
sign up for Jeewoo’s office hours at:
https://www.wejoinin.com/jeewooshin

Co-teachers: Jane Wang

E-mail: jwang49@albany.edu

Office hours: Online Friday 10:30 am- 12:30 pm or by appointment
sign up for Jeewoo’s office hours at:
https://www.wejoinin.com/jwang49@albany.edu

Pre-requisites: None

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Spring Syllabus

Course Description: Sociology is the scientific study of human society. Broad topics of study include how
people interact with others, inequalities between groups of people arising from such interactions, consequences
of such inequalities, and comparisons of societies throughout the world. This course provides an introduction to
the field of sociology. Students will learn about many substantive issues within the discipline as well as
theoretical and methodological tools that sociologists use to carry out their research. By the end of the course, it is
hoped that students will develop a sociological imagination, which they can bring to bear on future sociology

courses and their own lives.

Learning Objectives: In this Social Sciences courses, students will gain:

1. An understanding of:

a. human conduct and behavior that are subject to scientific inquiry.

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c. the kinds of questions social scientists ask and the ways they go about answering these
questions.
d. the methods social scientists use to explore social phenomena, such as observation,
hypothesis development, measurement and data collection.
2. Knowledge of the major concepts, models and issues of a least one discipline in the social sciences.

Overview of the course:

Required Reading/Resources:

1. Conley, Dalton. 2021. You May Ask Yourself: An Introduction to Thinking Like a Sociologist.
7 Edition.(ISBN-13: 9780393537741) New York, NY: W.W Norton & Company, Inc.

2. There will also be some readings available free of charge on Blackboard and are noted “BB” on
the readingschedule below.

3. Top Hat — We will be using the Top Hat (www.tophat.com) classroom response system in class.
You can visit the Top Hat Overview
((https://success.tophat.com/s/article/Student-Top-Hat-Overview-and-Getting-Started-Guide)
within the Top Hat Success Center which outlines how you will register for a Top Hat account, as
well as providing a brief overview to get you up and running on the system.

An email invitation will be sent to you by email, but if don’t receive this email, you can register

by simplyvisiting our course website: https://app.tophat.com/e/694712 Note: our Course Join

Code is 694712.

Should you require assistance with Top Hat at any time, due to the fact that they require specific
user information to troubleshoot these issues, please contact their Support Team directly by way of
email (support@tophat.com), the in app support button, or by calling 1-888-663-5491.

Grade Policy: The grade for the course will be based upon:

1. Attendance (5%) — Attendance will be taken every class throughout the semester via the
software Top Hat. If you miss class, you will get a zero for that class period. However, I will
allow you to have four absences with no penalty. Therefore, I will drop, at most, four of the
zero grades. Ifyou do not think youcan attend this course on a regular basis, you should
DROP the course.

2. In-class Activities (5%) — In every class, there will be a variety of class activities done using Top
Hat. Theseactivities will be graded based upon your participation. I will also ask you questions
that pertain to activitiesthat we will be doing in class to further your understanding of the
material. Because there are sometimes issues in using Top Hat during class, I will assign all of
the questions posed in class as homework, that can be completed after class until the
beginning of the next class.

3. Reading Quizzes on Blackboard (15%) — Before most classes, there will be open-book, open-note
quizzes onthe reading for the course that need to be completed on Blackboard by 12:45pm. These
quizzes are not timed,but they must be completed by 12:45pm. You will have only two attempts to
do them. There are 25 classes, in total, and there will be 20 reading quizzes. You may do all of
them, but only 15 with the highest grades will be counted towards your final grade. Each quiz

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that counts will be worth 1% of your final grade. There are NO make-up quizzes unless you
have sufficient documentation for your absence (see below under the Exams section (#6)).

4. Short Assignments (10%) — There will be three short writing assignments (1-3 pages) that will be
assigned during the semester. You are required to complete two of them (each worth 5%). The
nature of these assignments will vary (i.e., providing an example using your sociological
imagination; identifying a situationwhere group conformity occurred; participating in an exercise
that simulates being poor). You may do all three assignments, but only the two with the highest
grades will count towards your final grade.

5. Unit Review Quizzes on Blackboard (5%) — For most chapters that you read in the Conley book,
You May Ask Yourself, you will be required to take a review quiz via Blackboard. These quizzes
will be open book and open note. You will be able to take the quiz three times. I will count your
highest grade on the quiz. You willbe responsible for taking the quizzes no later than the exam
date and time for when the material is being covered: for Exam #1, the due date is by 1:10pm on
February 28, 2022; for Exam #2, the due date is by 1:10pm on April 11, 2022; and for Exam #3,
the due date is by 10:30am on May 11, 2022. Please see the schedule below. There are NO make-
up opportunities for these exams without acceptable documentation (see below under #6).
You must complete all of them by the due dates.

6. Exams (60%) — 3 non-cumulative exams each worth 20% of the final grade. Each exam will
consist of multiple choice/true-false questions and will cover material from the textbook,
readings, class lectures, discussions, assignments, Top Hat activities, and films/videos. Two
exams will be given in class duringthe semester on February 28, 2022 and April 11, 2022. The
last exam, which is also non-cumulative, is set by the university and will be held on Wednesday,
May 11, 2022 from 10:30am-12:30pm. All tests must be taken on the assigned date.

Make-up exams and quizzes (see #3, #5, and #6 above) will NOT BE granted except with
reasonable documentation (see below) and/or an official letter from the office of the Vice
Provost and Dean for Undergraduate Education (LC 30, 518-442-3950). As stated in the
Undergraduate Bulletin, there arethree reasons for which excuses are generally granted, but
appropriate documentation is warranted:

“Although University officials will consider each student’s request on its own merits and not
attempt to define ahead of time the validity of all the possible reasons a student might give for
missing a class or an examination, there are three types of reasons for which excuses will
generally be granted: (a) illness, tragedy, or other personal emergency (from COVID-19 or for
other reasons); (b) foreseeable time conflicts resulting from required appointments; and (c)
religious observance. It shall be the student’s responsibility to provide sufficient
documentationto support any request. (In this context, it should be noted that fraudulent
excuses are considered violations of academic integrity and are grounds for academic or
disciplinary penalties.)”

Please note that according to University at Albany’s Medical Excuse Policy — found at

(bttps://www.albany.edu/health_ center/medicalexcuse.shtml): “Student Health Services will only

provide medical excuses to students for medical conditions that prevent a student from attending an
exam or a full week of classes” that meet the conditions outlined on the website provided.

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Final course grades will be calculated according to this scale:

Grade | %-% Grade %-%

A 94 and above Cc 74-76
A- 90 - 93 Cc 70 - 73
Bt 87-89 D+ 67-69
B 84 - 86 D 64 - 66
B- 80 - 83 D- 60 - 63
C+ 71-79 E Below 60

General Policies:

Academic Integrity: Students are expected to adhere to the University at Albany’s standards of academic
integrity (see http://www.albany.edu/undergraduate_bulletin/regulations.html). Any student who engages in
academic dishonesty (e.g., cheating; consulting with others during quizzes or exams for answers or providing
exam/quiz questions to other students; copying each other’s writing assignments; plagiarism; forgery) will
receive a failing grade on writing assignments, quizzes, and/or exams and will be reported to the University
Judicial System. As stated in the regulations, “After considering the case under the procedures provided by
the University, the appropriate University judicial body will recommend the disposition of the case that can
include disciplinary probation, suspension, or expulsion from the University.” Please familiarize yourself
with these policies.

Attendance: As indicated above, class attendance is required and is vital for doing well in the course.

Classroom Etiquette / WATCHING SHOWS/MOVIES PROHIBITED: The classroom is a learning
environment and as such, it is expected that students do their best to minimize disruptions that can distract
from their learning and that of their peers. Jf we catch you watching shows or movies on your laptop during

the class, we will give you zeros for attendance and your in-class activity grade for the class.

E-mail Etiquette: The professor and teaching assistants will only accept e-mail from an Albany e-mail
account (XXXX@albany.edu). The best way to insure this is by sending e-mails through the Blackboard
system (http://blackboard.albany.edu). This rule is instituted because of problems with various e-mail
providers and the frequency of SPAM. Please be courteous in your emails and do your
best to usegrammatically correct and spell-checked sentences.

Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Reasonable accommodations will be provided for students with
documented physical, sensory, systemic, medical, cognitive, learning and mental health (psychiatric)
disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring accommodation in this class, please notify the
Disability Access and Inclusion Student Services (DAISS) (daiss@albany.edu, 518 -442-5501). Upon
verification and after the registration process is complete, the DAISS will provide you with a letter that
informs the course instructor that you are a student with a disability registered with the DAISS and list the
recommended reasonable accommodations. Please forward me the documentation of this accommodation
no later than the third week of classes,

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Zoom Option for Students to Attend Classes (in case of illness, quarantine, emergency): Attending class
in person is preferable because this is a fully in-person course, but because we are still in the middle of a
pandemic, at times, there may be challenges to coming to class in person. Therefore, the following Zoom
link may be used:
https://albany.zoom.us/j/9 16795932 16?pwd=RHBOenAvRIRLRXg2S0FUakZsa3 VIUTO9. Students on
Zoom will still be required to participate in Top Hat Activities and to put in the attendance code as if they
were in class. However, students on Zoom will not be able to ask live questions of the instructor about
materials; they should send emails about questions to Professor Friedman and/or the co-teachers. Students
who need to use Zoom instead of attending in-person classes will not be required to provide documentation
unless the student attends Zoom meetings for extended periods of time (e.g., at least 3 weeks). Zoom
recordings of the lectures will be available on our Blackboard website after each class. Please note that all
exams are in-person, and all students will be required to attend in-person exams, unless they have
sufficient documentation to warrant taking a make-up exam (see #6 above in the Course Grade section).

Academic Support Services: The Office of Academic Support Services (University Library
36,518-442-3960) offers study skills workshops, study groups, & access to tutors:
https://www.albany.edu/advisement/ Students having difficulty in the course should seek help from the
professor and/or teaching assistant as well as from this office.

Mental Health Support Services: As a student there may be times when personal stressors
interferewith your academic performance and/or negatively impact your daily life. The University at
Albany Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides free, confidential services
including individual and group psychological counseling and evaluation for emotional, social and
academic concerns. Given the COVID pandemic, students may consult with CAPS staff remotely
by telephone, email or Zoom appointments regarding issues that impact them or someone they care
about. For questions or to make an appointment, call (518) 442-5800 or

email consultation@albany.edu. Visit www.albany.edu/caps/ for hours of operation and additional
information

If your life or someone else’s life is in danger, please call 911. If you are in a crisis and need help
right away, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
Students dealing with heightened feelings of sadness or hopelessness, increased anxiety, or
thoughts of suicide may also text “GOT5” to 741741 (Crisis Text Line).

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Class Schedule and Readings:
Reading should be completed PRIOR to the class for which it is assigned. The readings come from the
textbook, exceptthose preceded by “BB,” which denotes that they’re available free of charge from Blackboard.
Please note that the readings are subject to change. Adjustments will be announced in class and on Blackboard.
M=Monday; W=Wednesday. I will also record all Zoom lectures/meetings and post them on Blackboard so
that you may refer to them at any time.

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(Class|Date|Day| Topic Reading Assignment
1 1/24 | M |What is Sociology? Syllabus
2 1/26 | W [Developing Your Sociological Imagination (Chapter 1: pp. 4-24; 38-47
B 1/31] M \Applying Sociological Theory (Chapter 1: pp. 24-37; BB: Kenneth
jackson — Chapters 11, 13
4 2/2 | W |The Sociologist’s Methodological Toolkit (Chapter 2: pp. 48-63
5 2/7 | M [Evaluating the Social World with Social Research |Chapter 2: pp. 63-73, 75-81; BB: Pew Research
Methods (Center — “The Rising Costs of Not Going to
College” pp. 3-12
2/9 | W [Ethical Issues in Social Science Research (Chapter 2: pp. 74-75; BB: Regnerus Study Flaws in
Social Science Research
(7 2/14) M |What is Culture? (Chapter 3: pp. 82-99
8 2/16) W |Culture and the Media (Chapter 3: pp. 99-118
i) 2/21) M Socialization (Chapter 4: pp. 122-141
10 2/23 | W [Social Interaction (Chapter 4: pp. 141-162
1 2/28) M IEXAM #1 [Unit Review Quizzes for Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4
IMUST be completed by
2/28 at 1:10pm
12 2/2 | W Social Groups (Chapter 5: pp. 164-189
13/7 | M |What is Stratification? (Chapter 7: pp. 254-299
14 3/9 | W [Income Inequality, Poverty, and the Shrinking IBB: Pew Research Center -- “America’s Shrinking
Middle Class Middle Class” (pp. 1-17)
3/14-IMW|ISPRING BREAK — NO CLASS
3/16
15 3/21 | M [Income Inequality, Poverty, and the Shrinking (Chapter 10: pp. 427-442
Middle Class /Poverty
16 3/23) W [Poverty (Chapter 10: pp. 404-427
17 3/28) M Social Movements and Social Change (Chapter 18: pp. 770-791
18 3/30) W Social Movements and Social Change (Chapter 18: pp. 791-818
19 4/4 | M [Social Meaning of Race/Ethnicity (Chapter 9: pp. 348-377
20 4/6 | W Racial and Ethnic Relations (Chapter 9: pp. 377-403

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21 4/11| M IEXAM #2 [Unit Quizzes for Chapters 5, 7, 9, 10, and 18 MUST
be completed by 4/11 at 1:10pm

22 4/13] W Racial Residential Segregation /Gender IBB: Logan and Stults — “The Persistenceof Segregation in
the Metropolis” Chapter 8: pp. 300-313

23 4/18) M (Gender Inequality Chapter 14: pp. 609-616; Chapter 8: pp.
313-321;

24 4/20) W |Gender Inequality (Chapter 8: pp. 321-330

25 4/25 | M (Health Care as a Social Institution/The Health Divide _ |Chapter 11: pp. 444-461; BB — “Socioeconomic
[Disparities in HealthBehaviors”

26 4/27 | W |The Health Divide / Deviance (SES) (Chapter 6: pp. 202-230

27 5/2 | M [Crime in U.S. Metropolitan Areas (Chapter 6: pp. 230-237

28 [5/4 | W [Prisons as Social Institutions (Chapter 6: pp. 237-251; BB — “Incarceration and
\Stratification”

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Distance Education Format Proposal
For A Proposed or Registered Program

Form 4
Version 2014-11-17

When a new or existing program is designed for a distance education format, a campus Chief Executive Officer or Chief
Academic Officer should submit a signed cover letter and this completed form to the SUNY Provost at
program.review@ suny.edu. According to MSCHE, the 50% standard includes only courses offered in their entirety via
distance education, not courses utilizing mixed delivery methods. Also, MSCHE requires that the first two programs for
which 50% or more is offered through distance education be submitted for Commission review and prior approval of a
substantive change.

e All campuses must complete the following sections: Sections 1 - 3, and Part B: Program Specific Issues.

e Part A must be completed if the proposing campus has not previously submitted this form with a completed Part A:
Institution-wide Issues, or has made significant changes to its institution-wide distance education operations since
last completing Part A. This applies even if the institution has programs registered to be delivered at a distance.

Section 1. General Information

a) Institution’s 6-digit SED Code: | 210500
Institutional oy mae
Taformation Institution’s Name: | University at Albany

Address: | 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12222

b) Program Title: | Biology

Registered or
Proposed Program SED Program Code | 02947
Award(s) (e.g., A.A., B.S.):|B.A.
Number of Required Credits: | Minimum [ 120] If tracks or options, largest minimum [
120]
HEGIS Code: | 0401
CIP 2010 Code: | 26.0101
©) Name and title: Billie Bennett Franchini, Ph.D., Director of the Institute for Teaching, leaning, and
Distance Academic Leaming and Interim Director of Online Teaching and Leaming
Education C ontact
Telephone: (518) 442-4850 E-mail: bfranchini@ albany.edu
d) Signature affirms that the proposal has met all applicable campus administrative and shared

Chief Executive or | governance procedures for consultation, and the institution’s commitment to support the proposed

Chief Academic | Program. E-signatures are acceptable.
Officer Approval | Name and title: Carol Kim, Ph.D., Senior Vice Provost for Academic A ffairs & Provost

Signature and date: (allele 12-20-2022

If the program will be registered jointly! with one or more other institutions, provide the
following information for each institution:

1 Ifthe partner institution is non-degree- granting, see SED"s CEO Memo 94-04,
Partner institution’s name and 6-digit SED Code:

Name, title, and signature of partner institution’s CEO (or append a signed letter indicating approval of this
proposal):

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[Section 2: Enrollment

Anticipated Headcount Enrollment Estimated
Year Full-time Part-time Total FTE
1 20 10 30 25
2 20 10 30 25
3 20 10 30 25
4 20 10 30 25
5 20 10 30 25

[Section 3: Program Information

a)
b)

°)

d)

e)

Term length (in weeks) for the distance program: Semester-length course (15 weeks)
Is this the same as term length for classroom program? [ ]No [x] Yes
How much "instructional time" is required per week per credit for a distance course in this program? (Do not

include time spent on activities that would be done outside "class time," such as research, writing assignments, or
chatrooms.) NOTE: See SUNY policy on credit/contact hours and SED guidance.

As outlined in the SUNY policy and SED guideline on credit/contact hours, 50 minutes of instructional time will
be given per 1-credit hour. The amount of time and course content covered in distance learning classrooms will
mirror that of face-to-face instruction.

What proportion or percentage of the program will be offered in Distance Education format? Will students be

able to complete 100 percent of the program online? If not, what proportion will be able to be completed online?
We are planning to offer about 75% of the program online. Students will not be able to take the entire
program online. We are planning to offer lecture courses online, however our laboratories will not be offered
online.

What is the maximum number of students who would be enrolled in an online course section?

30

Part A: Institution-wide Issues: Submit Part A only for the first Distance Education program proposed by your

institution using this form. SUNY and the State Education Department will keep this in a master file so that your
institution will not need to resubmit it for each new proposed online program, unless there are significant changes, such
as a new platform.

[Part A.1. Organizational Commitment

a)

Describe your institution’s planning process for Distance Education, including how the need for distance access
was identified, the nature and size of the intended audiences, and the provisions for serving those audiences,
including how each student’s identity will be verified.

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b) Describe your institution’s resources for distance learning programs and its student and technical support services
to ensure their effectiveness. What course management system does your institution use?

c) Describe how the institution trains faculty and supports them in developing and teaching online courses, including
the pedagogical and communication strategies to function effectively. Describe the qualifications of those who
train and/or assist faculty, or are otherwise responsible for online education.

d) If your institution uses courses or academic support services from another provider, describe the process used
(with faculty participation) to evaluate their quality, academic rigor, and suitability for the award of college credit
and a degree or certificate.

e) Does your institution have a clear policy on ownership of course materials developed for its distance education
courses? How is this policy shared with faculty and staff? NOTE: You may refer to SUNY’s statement on
copyright and faculty ownership of instructional content, and/or faculty contract provisions.

[Part A.2. Learner Support

a) Describe how your institution provides distance students with clear information on:

Program completion requirements

The nature of the learning experience

Any specific student background, knowledge, or technical skills needed
Expectations of student participation and learning

The nature of interactions among faculty and students in the courses.
Any technical equipment or software required or recommended.

b) Describe how your institution provides distance learners with adequate academic and administrative support,
including academic advisement, technical support, library and information services, and other student support
services normally available on campus. Do program materials clearly define how students can access these
support services?

c) Describe how administrative processes such as admissions and registration are made available to distance
students, and how program materials inform students how to access these services.

d) What orientation opportunities and resources are available for students of distance learning?

Part B: Program-Specific Issues: Submit Part B for each new request to add Distance Education Format to a proposed
or registered program.

[ Part B.1. Learning Design

a) How does your institution ensure that the same academic standards and requirements are applied to the program
on campus and through distance learning? If the curriculum in the Distance Education program differs from that
of the on-ground program, please identify the differences.

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The Distance Education program has the same curriculum as the in-person campus-based Biology classes. The
program learning outcomes are the same for both online and in-person formats. The online courses employ the
same syllabi, instructors, requirements, and lecture materials as the in-person courses. The online courses and in-
person classes have the same assignments and exams. Rather than course discussion that can take place in-person
courses, discussion boards will be used for students to discuss. With Zoom platforms, online students are still able
to give presentations for the entire class and ask questions of presenters. With our learning management software
(currently Blackboard) we are able to post videos, host discussions, message students directly, and have
collaborative sessions with entire classes or breakout groups. Annually all courses are reviewed by their
departments, and our committee will ensure that both online and in-person courses are meeting student learning
outcomes. If there are concerns, we will address them and make changes to ensure that both format of courses are
successful for all students.

b) Are the courses that make up the distance leaning program offered in a sequence or configuration that allows
timely completion of requirements?

The online courses are offered in the same semester as in-person instruction. This presents students with the same
choice of classes as students on campus and does not prohibit students completing the Biology-specific degree
requirements on time. We will assess online student and in-person student need, in terms of number of students
needing courses in upcoming semesters and if additional sections in-person or online are needed to fit the need, we
will do so.

c) How do faculty and others ensure that the technological tools used in the program are appropriate for the content
and intended leaming outcomes?

As with in-person classes, the online courses will be supported and presented through Blackboard. This platform
enables videos of lectures or other relevant contents to be uploaded, the completion of assignments and exams
online, and access to interactive discussion and collaborative boards. It allows faculty and students to send
messages to one another, as well as use email directly. Faculty will also hold zoom office hours either weekly, or
by appointment if a student should need to meet virtually.

d) How does the program provide for appropriate and flexible interaction between faculty and students, and among
students?

Appropriate and flexible interaction are organized by the course instructor. Instructors will be available for office
hours via Zoom, such that even in a remote setting, students are able to meet “in-person ” with their instructor.
Additionally, some courses have incorporated lectures that are online and synchronous. This format allows
students and instructors additional interactions with questions and discussions. Courses may incorporate online
discussion forums through Blackboard that will promote appropriate and flexible interactions between students
and with faculty. Students will also be able to message and email faculty with questions. Submission of
assignments can be done through blackboard or email, depending on the faculty’s choice it will be on each
syllabus and discussed with students.

e) How do faculty teaching online courses verify that the student who registers in a distance education course or
program is the same student who participates in and completes the course or program and receives the academic
credit?

The University at Albany employs multi-factor authentication for students participating in online courses.
Students are required to establish an account and to log in to the University password protected domain using the
NETID protocol and 2-step login using Duo. Additionally, within the learning management system, the Safe
Assign tool monitors the completion of set tasks within Blackboard

[ Part B.2. Outcomes and Assessment

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a) Distance learning programs are expected to produce the same learning outcomes as comparable classroom-based
programs. How are these learning outcomes identified — in terms of knowledge, skills, or credentials — in course
and program materials?

Similar to in-person classes, each online-class has a syllabus that outlines the course description, learning
objectives, readings and course assessments, grading for each assignment and overall course grades, etc.

Faculty teaching in[person or online courses are directed to routinely discuss, re-evaluate and revise the learning
outcomes for each course in response to program assessment and student learning. Our department has a
committee that annually reviews syllabi, student assessments, faculty assessments, and grades for all courses
taught that year. If student learning outcomes need to be adjusted, suggestions are made to faculty and
discussions of how to meet the changes necessary are made. These are assessed each year to ensure the program
strength and that learning outcomes are meeting industry and graduate school expectations.

b) Describe how the means chosen for assessing student learning in this program are appropriate to the content,
learning design, technologies, and characteristics of the learners.

Student assessment is calibrated to the student learning outcomes of each course, and may include critique of
online materials, application of online tools, data analysis, review of publications analysis, short-answer or essay
responses, student presentations, exams, quizzes, discussion responses, etc. These assessments require students to
apply, integrate, and analyze course content. Each semester, the department ’s committee will review courses
including assessment means of student learning. If changes need to be made, the committee will discuss with
faculty that teach the course where changes are needed, to ensure that the changes made will result in better
assessment of the student learning outcomes.

[Part B.3. Program Evaluation

a) What process is in place to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of this particular distance education program
on a regular basis?

The effectiveness of both in-person and online courses are annually evaluated to ensure the courses comply with
the learning objectives outlined by the department. The criteria applied to assess the current registered program
and the distance education programs are the same. Syllabi, student outcomes, student surveys, and faculty
feedback from each course are reviewed annually by a department committee. This committee consists of faculty
within the department and the Undergraduate Program Director. If there is ever a concern for effectiveness of
either a distance course or in-person course, the committee will discuss details with the faculty who teach the
course and together create ways to improve the course to ensure the effectiveness. This evaluation happens
annually, so if changes need to be made again, they will be addressed each year.

b) How will the evaluation results will be used for continuous program improvement?

Faculty will use mid-term surveys, in-class surveys offered through the poll feature in zoom, and end of semester
SIRF evaluations to assess the effectiveness of the program and identify methods for improvement. The
curriculum in turn will be revised and changed in response to the evaluations and feedback by the faculty
teaching the course, as well as the department committee that uses these items as well as syllabi and faculty
feedback. The course surveys are completed by each course, and the detailed review by our department committee
is done annually to ensure that we are always seeking continuous improvement within our program.

c) How will the evaluation process assure that the program results in learning outcomes appropriate to the rigor
and breadth of the college degree or certificate awarded?

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The undergraduate courses meet the requirements (e.g., credits, format, and assessments) outlined by the
University at Albany for an undergraduate degree. The same program evaluation is employed for students
undertaking in-person or online courses. When our department committee reviews syllabi, they look in detail at
the course credits, assignments, assessments, etc. to ensure that the course is continuing to meet the University’s
defined requirements for an undergraduate degree, as well as that the rigor in each course is appropriate to the
level of the course.

[Part B.4. Students Residing Outside New York State

SUNY programs must comply with all “authorization to operate" regulations that are in place in other U.S. states where
the institution has enrolled students or is otherwise active, based on each state’s definitions.

a) What processes are in place to monitor the U.S. state of residency of students enrolled in any distance education
course in this program while residing in their home state?

The integrated administrative system identifies and keeps track of any out of state students who are participating
in courses from their home state. The University at Albany is affiliated with the National Council for State
Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC-SARA). The NC-SARA, a voluntary agreement among affiliated states
and U.S. territories, ensures a national set of educational standards for interstate postsecondary distance-
education courses and programs. As an affiliate, the University at Albany is permitted to offer students outside of
New York access to distance education courses.

b) Federal regulations require institutions delivering courses by distance education to provide students or prospective
students with contact information for filing complaints with the state approval or licensing entity in the student’s
state of residency and any other relevant state official or agency that would appropriately handle a student's
complaint. What is the URL on your institution’s website where contact information for filing complaints for
students in this program is posted?

https: //www.albany.edu/online/non-nys-residents.php

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