Much of the content of this course will be delivered and accessed through Canvas. A desktop or laptop computer is strongly recommended. I try to make the course accessible via tablets and phones but that is not how this material is intended to be interacted with and I cannot guarantee every assignment and lecture will be fully accessible.
Exams will administered in-person during the scheduled lecture or lab meeting of the week (see course calendar).
Missed Exams:
If an exam is missed for any reason, you have 1 week to schedule a makeup time in the testing center or I hand back the exam to any section of the same course, whichever occurs first, with a 10% per day late penalty unless we have come to another agreement. You must notify me at least 24 hours in advance of your appointment or your exam may not be there.
You may not get the same exam as the rest of the class.
The Testing Center may not have an appointment or may run out of spots. It is your responsibility to find and reserve an acceptable appointment time as soon as possible. If you do not complete the makeup exam within one week you will receive a 0.
The final exam cannot be made up if it is missed. Check the final exam schedule here (scroll to bottom of page).
Phones/smart devices must be put away during all quizzes and exams! The visible presence of such devices will result in a zero, even if they are not being actively used.
Do to the practical (i.e. set up models, dissections, microscopes, etc.) nature of anatomy practicals, these may not be possible to make up.
All assignments will be submitted via Canvas. Some will utilize McGraw-Hill Connect and others will be electronically submitted. Many assignments will require you to hand write them, so you must become familiar with scanning and converting documents into PDF format.
Attendance to the Week 1 lab is mandatory! When there is a waitlist I will drop those who are not present to make room for students on the waitlist. Students who have not attended class by the end of Week 1 will be dropped for non-attendance.
Attendance is required and expected. There are no points assigned for attendance but you are responsible for any material or grading opportunities during scheduled lab times. Do not miss labs or arrive late. Missing 3 labs will result in an automatic F for the course. All labs after Week 1 will begin with a quiz, and if you are late you will not have time to complete them. It is not be possible to make up labs by attending a different section without prior approval and it may not be possible to make up lab quizzes, depending on the material and reason for absence.
If you have an emergency, please let me know immediately, but be aware you may be missing activities and points that may not be able to be made up. Communication is key! I am far more able to make adjustments/accommodations when you let me know of an issue early, rather than after a due date or exam has passed.
You are also expected to attend lectures as described in class. There may be graded activities offered that are not available if you miss the class. For a variety of reasons, synchronous Zoom class sessions will not be recorded, so if you miss class make sure to read the syllabus and get notes from a classmate.
Instructor Absence
If your instructor is unexpectedly absent or more than 15 minutes late, please do the required reading for that week and check on Canvas for an announcement with further explanation.
Sometimes there are external factors that impede our learning, like having to pick up an extra shift at work, or help a loved one if they get sick. Sometimes you're forced to choose between being successful in your education and other obligations in your life. My goal is to prevent that choice as much as I am able while still being fair to all students.
Plan to turn in assignments before their due date, that way, when something does come up, you've given yourself a bit of breathing room.
If something does come up that is impeding you from completing your coursework on time, that's ok. You have three no-questions asked passes to turn in late work. These passes let you turn in a lab assignment (with the exception of quizzes and exams) up to 72 hours past the due date, without penalty. These must be used before the due date using the form at the bottom of this section (again, communication is key!). If you submit the request on a weekend, I may not see it until Monday but will still apply the extension. These may not be used to extend lecture homework past the final exam or lab homework past the lab practicum.
If you do not use a pass, then for each day an assignment is late there will be a 10% penalty per day with a maximum 50% penalty.
Late lab work may be submitted until the Monday before the Week 10 Cumulative Practical. Late lecture work may be submitted until the Sunday before the Final Exam.
It's extremely helpful to keep an open line of communication with me about your progress, and any challenges that may be impeding your success.
To meet grading deadlines, the final exam cannot be made up and must be taken on the day listed in the course schedule.
Special note on Connect Assignments:
SmartBook Assignments
SmartBook Assignments are designed to help you prepare for the exams. As a result, they are due the Sunday before the exam that covers those chapter(s). They may be completed after the due date (until the Sunday before the Final Exam) but will receive an automatic 50% late penalty. Late extensions cannot be used to extend due dates for the final lecture or lab assignments of the term.
Connect Lab Assignments
The Due Date Extension Request may be used on Connect Lab Assignments. Please email me after submitting the request because I must manually change settings in Connect in order for you to be able to complete them after the due date.
Academic honesty is an important building block of any learning community. Students and instructors demonstrate academic honesty when they participate truthfully, fairly, and respectfully. Being dishonest in your academic work not only interferes with your personal growth as a learner, it has a negative impact on your class community.
Chemeketa takes academic dishonesty seriously. If you are found in violation of Chemekta's academic honesty policy (POL 5020), you may be subject to the disciplinary process as reflected in Chemeketa's academic honesty procedure (PRO 5020) and the Student Rights and Responsibilities. Violations of academic honesty include but are not limited to plagiarism, cheating, falsification, tampering, and getting inappropriate assistance. Violations also include using any form of generative artificial intelligence (such as text, image, or code generators like ChatGPT or Bing Chat) to complete your assignments or exams for this class, unless I specifically allow it.
To learn more about academic honesty, visit the Academic Honesty webpage.
Two of the main reasons students choose to cheat are pressure to do well and feeling overwhelmed. If you are experiencing anxiety and overwhelm to a degree that you are tempted to cheat, please communicate with me, a counselor, or a tutor to get help.
Cheating in any form will not be tolerated. All work in lecture and lab must be completed individually. Forbidden actions include but are not limited to: giving or receiving assistance on any homework, quiz, exam, or other academic work; falsifying a person’s identity for any purpose; stealing or altering testing materials of any kind. All Lab Quizzes and Exams are closed book, closed note. No class resources or outside resources may be used during quizzes and exams. Students who lie, steal, or commit acts of academic dishonesty will receive a grade of “F” for the course.
No smartwatches, headphones, or technology other than provided calculators is allowed during any assessment. The visible presence of a phone, headphones, watch, tablet, etc. during an exam or quiz is not allowed and will result in a 0.
If something is not clear to you please ask questions! Be respectful of other students and listen when they are talking. Students should always feel safe and comfortable. Let me know if any unsafe or unwelcome situation arises.
Community college students who seek out academic advising are more likely to meet their educational goals than those who do not. An advisor helps you develop your educational plan, select and register for classes, and prepare to transfer to a four year university. Academic advisors also help you understand college procedures and identify helpful resources. Academic advising is available for any Chemeketa student.
Make an appointment through your Navigate App or contact us at advising@chemeketa.edu or call 503.399.5120. If you do not know who your faculty advisor is or if you have changed your major, connect with Academic Advising for assistance. Make sure you have notified the college of your current academic major or intent. Use the form titled “Change of Major/Academic Intent and Graduation Catalog.” (https://www.chemeketa.edu/students/student-forms/).
Success at Chemeketa Community College means knowing and using your resources. If you need food, health care, housing resources and other basic needs support visit the Student Resources Page (go.chemeketa.edu/resources) for information and support. Your Resources Navigator is available to meet with you to discuss more options. Make an appointment via your Navigate app and choose Student Resources or reach out at studentresources@chemeketa.edu. The Student Resources Center is located in Building 2 Room 230- Salem Campus. Remote services are available to students at outreach campuses.
Chemeketa offers free, confidential, short-term counseling services to currently enrolled students. Counselors assist students with academic, personal and career counseling and work with students to improve life skills, reduce anxiety and manage stress, choose a career and locate community resources. Counselors also help students manage barriers and personal matters related to college success. Make an appointment with a Counselor via Navigate app and choose Counseling Services or reach out at counseling@chemeketa.edu. Counseling Services is located in Building 2 Room 230-Salem Campus. Remote services are available to students at outreach campuses.
If you are in immediate crisis, our On-Call Counselor may be seen without an appointment Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm and is located in building 2, Room 230 or remote. The on-call counselor can be reached by calling 503-399-5129.
If you are experiencing a crisis when counseling services are not available, contact the Crisis Hotline (503-581-5535) or the Psychiatric Crisis Center (503-585-4949) which have qualified individuals to respond to mental health emergencies at all hours.
Accommodations are determined by Student Accessibility Services on a case-by-case basis through an interactive process. If you have already met with and been approved for accommodations through Student Accessibility Services and requested them for this term, both you and I receive a Letter of Accommodation by e-mail. Students are encouraged to contact their faculty member early in the term to discuss the implementation of their approved accommodations in each class. Students who believe they are eligible for accommodations but who have not yet obtained approval through Student Accessibility Services should phone 503.399.5192, visit the office in Building 2/174, or visit the Student Accessibility Services website (https://www.chemeketa.edu/students/student-services/student-accessibility-services/)
We are a college community enriched by the diversity of our students, staff, and community members. Each individual and group has the potential to contribute to our learning environment. Each has dignity. To diminish the dignity of one is to diminish the dignity of us all.
Affirmative Action & Equal Opportunity Statement
Chemeketa Community College prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the following:
Race
National Origin
Disability
Gender
Pregnancy
Domestic Abuse Victim
Protected Hairstyle (CROWN Act)
Victims of Domestic Violence (sexual assault, stalking, and/or harassment)
Color
Sex
Protected Veteran Status
Gender Identity
Whistleblowing
Expunged Juvenile Record
Political Affiliation or Belief
Religion
Marital Status
Age
Sexual Orientation
Genetic Information
Injured Workers
Tobacco Use During Work Hours
I offer up to 4% extra credit in the course in the form of bonus questions on quizzes and exams. I do not offer extra credit outside of these opportunities.
Please do not ask for extra credit at the end of the course. It is uncomfortable as an instructor to receive pleas for extra credit, often with the implication the future is at stake, with only 1-2 weeks left in the course. The time to worry about your grade starts in Week 1 and I will help in any way I can to get you successfully over the finish line with a fair and (hopefully) acceptable grade.
Library & Student Computer Center: Bldg. 9, Rm. 200, 503.399.5043 https://library.chemeketa.edu/
Tutoring & Study Skill Services (includes online tutoring): Bldg. 9, Rm. 200, 503.399.5190 https://www.chemeketa.edu/students/student-services/academic-support/tutoring-study-skills/
Writing Center (includes online help): Bldg. 9, Library, 503.399.7179 https://www.chemeketa.edu/students/student-services/academic-support/writing-center/
Math Hub Bldg. 3, Rm. 277, 503.399.3998 https://www.chemeketa.edu/students/student-services/academic-support/math-learning-center/
Veteran’s Services: Bldg. 2/200, 503.399.5004
https://www.chemeketa.edu/students/student-services/veterans-services/
Canvas FAQs: https://online.chemeketa.edu/support/faq/
Affordable Textbook and Course Materials: https://www.chemeketa.edu/students/student-services/student-resources/affordable-textbooks/
Library, Computer Lab, and Tutoring Services: YVC Bldg. 1, Rm. 200, 503.316.3238
Testing Center: YVC Bldg. 1, Rm. 203, 503.316.3240