WELCOME TO:

Biology 226.3 Genes to Genomes
Winter, 2007-08


Instructor: Dr. P.C. Bonham-Smith - Biol. 144 (office)
PHONE: 966-4457
WEB: http://homepage.usask.ca/~pcb512/index.html
EMAIL: peta.bonhams@usask.ca


Lab: David Penugonde - Office: THORV Rm G77; Laboratory: THORV Rm G77


Textbooks:

1. Required: iGenetics ‘A Molecular Approach’ – P. Russell, 2nd Edition
2. Required: Compiled by Biology Dept. and accessed through the campus Blackboard


Class Evaluation:

Midterm exam 20% (multiple choice)
Laboratory 30%
Concept problems 5% = NINE concept problems – each problem is part of the lab in which it has been assigned – you should review the problem prior to the lab
Final exam 45% (multiple choice)

Deferred Exams and Academic Honesty: A student missing an exam must contact the instructor within 3 working days of the scheduled exam in order to provide documentation explaining the absence at the exam, and to initiate the discussion of a possible deferred exam. Students must follow the U of S Guidelines for Academic Honesty (http://www.usask.ca/honesty).

Required course work: 1. midterm exam; 2. all 9 concept problems; 3. final exam


STUDENTS WITH A DISABILITY:
1. Disability Services for Students provides accommodations and services to part-time and full-time students with temporary and permanent disabilities.
Services include exam accommodations, note-taking services, referrals for assessments, counseling and other advocacy support.
Services are free, however, students are required to register with appropriate medical documentation.
If you are a student with a disability or would like more information about the services please contact Disability Services for Students at 966-7273 or check out the website at www.students.usask.ca/disability

2. Students requiring an elevator for access to the second and third floors in the Biology Building (teaching labs and some faculty offices) may use the elevator at the north end of the research wing, opposite Room 130. The second floor may also be accessed using the elevator in the Museum of Natural Sciences.

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