BIO 120

CORE CONCEPTS & TERMINOLOGY

SPRING 2011 

The following concepts and terms will be covered by all BIO 120 lecture instructors.  Presentation of additional concepts is left to the discretion of the individual instructor. 

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Online Instructor and Course Evaluations:

Northern Kentucky University takes Instructor and Course Evaluations very seriously as an important means of gathering information for the enhancement of learning opportunities for its students. It is an important responsibility of NKU students as citizens of the University to participate in the instructor and course evaluation process. During the two weeks* prior to the end of each semester classes, you will be asked to reflect upon what you have learned in this course, the extent to which you have invested the necessary effort to maximize your learning, and the role your instructor has played in the learning process. It is very important that you complete the online evaluations with thoughtfully written comments.  

Student evaluations of courses and instructors are regarded as strictly confidential. They are not available to the instructor until after final grades are submitted, and extensive precautions are taken to prevent your comments from being identified as coming from you.

Starting Spring semester 2011, the students who complete an evaluation for a particular course (or opt out of doing so in the evaluation) will be rewarded for their participation by having access to their course grade as soon as that grade is submitted by the instructor.  On the other hand, any student who does not complete the course evaluation (or opt out of doing so in the evaluation) should expect to incur a two week delay in access to his or her course grade beyond the university's official date for grade availability. 

To complete online evaluations go to http://eval.nku.edu. Click on "student login" and use the same USERNAME and PASSWORD as used on campus. 

Students must register for Special Accommodations:

Students with disabilities who require accommodations (academic adjustments, auxiliary aids or services) for this course must register with the Office of Disability Services. Contact the Office of Disability Services immediately in University Center – room 101 or call 859-572-6373 for more information. Verification of your disability is required in the Office of Disability Services for you to receive reasonable academic accommodations. Visit the disability services website at www.nku.edu/~disability/. 

Student Honor Code will be strictly followed:

This Student Honor Code [the "Honor Code"] is a commitment by students of Northern Kentucky University, through their matriculation or continued enrollment at the University, to adhere to the highest degree of ethical integrity in academic conduct. It is a commitment individually and collectively that the students of Northern Kentucky University will not lie, cheat, or plagiarize to gain an academic advantage over fellow students or avoid academic requirements.  For more details visit: http://www.nku.edu/currentstudents/policies/honorcode.php  

Mid-Term Grades for first year students (fewer than 30 semester hours):

Mid-term grades will be issued only to students who have successfully completed fewer than 30 semester hours.  Mid-term grades reflect a current level of performance that can be altered by the quality of subsequent work.  Mid-term grades are not part of student's permanent record and will be replaced by final class grades at the end of this course. 

Free Tutoring Services:

Take advantage of your instructor’s office hours.   If you still need help beyond this, then free tutoring is available through NKU Learning Assistance Program: Location FH 209. Phone: 859-572-5475. Visit:  http://lap.nku.edu/tutoring/index.php. 

NKU Help Desk Information:

Telephone: (859) 572-6911, Location AC 109
Blackboard and Student Help: http://it.nku.edu/itsc/training/bbresourcesstu.php
Email Account: http://it.nku.edu/students/email/index.php 

Student Achievement Center: http://sac.nku.edu/index.php  

Disruptive Students:

The instructor reserves the right to dismiss or to have removed a disruptive student from the classroom in accordance with the appropriate college of Arts and Science Policy.