Course basics
This is the name of the course
What is Human Genetics (BIO 104)?
This is required for every class meeting.
What is attendance and participation?
These count for 50% of your course grade.
What are lecture exams?
The first exam covers these three chapters.
What are Chapters 1, 2, and 3?
Students are encouraged to spend at least this many hours studying outside of class for every hour in class.
What are 2–3 hours?
The course has this many credit hours.
What are 3 credit hours?
Students should contact the instructor before this if an emergency occurs for a make-up.
What is an exam?
These online assignments make up 35% of the final grade.
What are chapter assignments?
This holiday means there is no class in early September.
What is Labor Day?
The syllabus recommends forming one of these to review material.
What is a study group?
Students do not need this before enrolling in BIO 104.
What is a prerequisite?
Unless otherwise stated, these are generally not accepted after the due date.
What are late assignments?
These are worth 15% of the course grade.
What are in-class assignments?
This chapter on Cancer Genetics is covered near the end of the semester.
What is Chapter 20?
One suggested study strategy is to teach difficult concepts to one of these.
What is a partner or peer?
These are the days and times each week the class meets.
What are Monday and Wednesday between 9:30am and 10:45am?
Sharing exam information with classmates is considered this.
What is cheating?
Students within 0.5% of the next letter grade may have these considered.
What are participation, attendance, and extra credit work?
The course includes this total number of exams.
What are 6 exams?
If you're struggling with concepts, the syllabus repeatedly encourages you to do this.
What is contact the instructor?
Students can stop by during these designated times if they need help.
What are office hours?
Students may not do this during class unless they have written permission or an approved accommodation.
What is record audio or video?
This letter grade begins at 90%.
What is an A?
This is the final unit covered before Exam 6.
What are Genetic Technologies, Genetic Testing, and Reproductive Technologies (Chapters 21–23)?
This campus service can help students with study skills, tutoring, and course material.
What is the Learning Center?