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