Division of Math & Science PDD Information – Spring 2013

Welcome to Spring 2013!

Since we will not be having a Division meeting on PDD, I will be giving you

the updates through this handout!

First, I would like to welcome these new faculty members to the Division of Math &

Science:

1. Nargis Adham – Nargis previously taught at Macomb Community College in

Michigan and Eastern Michigan University. She earned a B.S. with honors

and a M.S. in Physics from the University of Karachi in Pakistan and a M.S.

in Physics from Eastern Michigan University.

2. Linton Bowie – Lin is currently teaching at Skyline College. She was

previously a Senior Associate and a Senior Project Manager in Research

and Development for PG & E. She earned a BA in Biology from Knox

College in Galesburg, Illinois and a MS in Range Management from UC

Berkeley.

3. Genievive Del Mundo –Genievive has taught at Laney College and is

currently teaching at Skyline College. She has taught General Biology,

Human Biology, Marine Biology, Human Anatomy and Physiology and

Ecology. She earned an AA in Liberal Arts from Skyline College, a B.S. in

Marine Biology from UC Santa Cruz and a MSc in Zoology with honors from

the University of Canterbury, New Zealand.

4. Nisha Guha – Nisha is currently teaching Biochemistry and Biotechnology

at Ohlone Community College (3 ½ years). She previously taught at Devry

University in Fremont (5 years) and Brooks College in Sunnyvale. She

earned a M.S. in Biochemistry from California State University – Hayward.

5. Min Liu – She will be teaching a Microbiology Lab for us and will also be

teaching at EVC. She previously taught at the University of Louisiana at

Lafayette and at Peking University. She earned a B.S. in Biology at Oufu

Normal University in China, a M.S. in Plant & Cell Biology from the Chinese

Academy of Sciences and a Ph.D. from the University of Louisiana at

Lafayette.

6. Maggie Wisniewska – Maggie is currently teaching Health Science and

Organismal Biology at San Mateo Community College. She earned a A.S. in

Veterinary Technology at Manor College, a B.S. in Ecology, Evolution &

Behavior from the University of Texas at Austin and a M.S. in Biology from

Western Kentucky University.

General Information for Spring 2013!

1. New Printers & Copiers & new rules!

i. We have entered into a new printer/copier contract on campus. All

faculty will have a code they can use to print, copy or scan documents.

ii. We are awaiting details on when these printer/copiers/scanners will be

up and running.

iii. Faculty and staff should use reprographics for all their classroom

materials (e-mail documents to sjcrepro@sjcc.edu). Faculty and staff will

have a limited number of prints/copies available on the new building

printer/copiers/scanners.

2. Semester Calendar

i. There are no classes held on the last Thursday evening in spring

semester to accommodate graduation. The last Thursday evening class

will be on May 16, 2013. The last day Thursday class will be on May 23rd,

2013.

ii. Graduation at SJCC will be on Friday May 24th. Graduation at EVC will be

on Thursday May 23, 2013.

iii. Spring Break is March 25 – 28, 2013.

iv. PDD will be on January 25, 2013 & April 12, 2013 (adjunct faculty can be

paid for attending up to 3 hours/PDD)

v. SJCC does not have a final exam week. All day and evening classes

including lab classes meet through the last day of instruction on May

24th.

vi. Final Exams must be held in the scheduled room during regularly

scheduled class times.

3. A & R schedule for the first two weeks of the semester:

i. A counselor will be stationed in A & R during the first two weeks of the

semester to help students with prerequisites and other issues.

ii. During week 1 A&R will be open: MT 8:30 am – 6:00 pm, WTH 8:30 am

– 7:00 pm, F 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

iii. During week 2 A&R will be open: MT 8:30 am – 7:00 pm, WTH 8:30 am

– 6:00 pm, F 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

4. Big change in the college policy for late adds effective Spring 13:

i. Instructors will no longer be able to issue Late Add Forms to

their students. Late add forms will not be approved unless there are

documented extenuating circumstances. A student must contact Takeo

Kubo in Admission & Records to request a late add. If he approves the

documented extenuating circumstance, he will give the late add form to

the student to take to the instructor. If the instructor approves, he/she

will sign the form and the instructor will submit it directly to me. If I

approve, I will sign it and submit it to the V.P of Student Affairs for final

approval. There will be an expiration date on the form of 7 days from the

date the instructor signs the form.

ii. Other A&R information is given below!

5. Building Security:

i. Please make sure that all classrooms or labs you use in the Science

Complex or Multidisciplinary Building are locked and that the projector is

off when you leave a classroom or lab, even if another instructor is

schedule to teach a class after yours. One swipe for a classroom unlocks

the door. The second swipe locks it again. Please remember to lock the

door after you dismiss your class!

ii. Students should not be allowed to use a classroom or lab outside of

class time unless the instructor is in the room with them.

iii. M Building: The Red light/ Green light system in the classrooms and

offices are set up to let you know when it is ok to open the window.

Please do not open if the red light is on (not energy efficient to open the

window). Feel free to open the windows when the light is green!

6. E-mail your course syllabus and office hours to Roi Ann during the first week of

the semester. These will be kept both electronically and in a binder in the

Division Office.

7. SLO course and program assessment must be entered into TracDat by March 4,

2013.

8. Computer Log in for Spring 2013 in classrooms and labs (not office computers):

i. Name: instructor

ii. Password: $pring2013

9. Procedure for calling in sick:

i. Early morning classes (start time before 8:30 am): call or e-mail Bunnie

Rose at 408-288-3169 bunnie.rose@sjcc.edu so she can post a sign on

your classroom. Please let Roi Ann know as well since she needs to

process the absence.

ii. Daytime classes or evening classes cancelled before 5:00 pm: call or e-

mail Roi Ann at 408-288-3716 RoiAnn.Thompson@sjcc.edu (copy me on

the e-mail as well incase Roi Ann is out of the office). Roi Ann’s normal

work hours are 8:00 am -5:00 pm with an hour lunch.

iii. After 5:00 pm cancellations: Call the evening administrator at 408-288-

3175.

10. Evening Instructors: Call the evening administrator at 408-288-3175 if you need

assistance in the evening.

11. Please give Roi Ann a contribution toward the cost of supplies if you use the Break

Room, S117. The college does not provide coffee, tea, creamer, sugar, cups,

silverware, napkins, etc. so Roi Ann pays for the supplies herself. Please throw

away spoiled food from the refrigerator and do not leave food in the sink. We do

not have a garbage disposal! Also, please wipe off the tables and counter after

yourselves.

12. Change in Repeats & Withdrawals Policy

i. Community College Districts are limiting the number of times a

community college district can receive apportionment for a student who

has enrolled in the same credit course to 3 times (with limited

exceptions). The 3 times include W grades and letter grades.

ii. Students can register for a class for which they have received a “W” ,

“NC” or “F” again (their first repeat) however the system will not let the

student register for a third time (second repeat) unless a counselor has

signed a course repeat form and entered that into Datatel. A form signed

by a Vice President is required before a student can repeat a fourth time

(third repeat). The vice presidents will only be signing these for very

specific extenuating circumstances.

This change was effective beginning in Summer 2012.

iii. Add codes will not work for students who are enrolling in the course for

the third time unless they have an approved repeat code entered by a

counselor! Please send the students to A&R or to counseling.

iv. Students must go to a different community college district to take the

course again if they do not qualify to repeat the course.

13. Tutoring Center & Open Computer Lab:

i. Please consider volunteering to hold some or all of your office hours in

the Tutoring Center.

ii. Peiman Gheibi is always looking for good student tutors. If you have any

students who you feel would be a good tutor, please refer them to

Peiman.

iii. Please send Peiman referrals for any of your students who need tutoring.

If everyone in your class could benefit from tutoring you can refer your

entire class. Students must be referred by faculty to receive services at

the Tutoring Center.

iv. Tutoring Center Hours:

Monday-Thursday 8:30 am to 7:00 pm and Friday 8:30 am to 2:00 pm

v. Open Computer Lab Hours:

Monday-Thursday 8:30 am to 7:00 pm and Friday 8:30 am to 2:00 pm

There will be a student tutor stationed during limited hours in the Open

Computer Lab to help students with word, excel, Moddle, on-line

homework systems ect.

14. Office Hours: According to the FA contract

i. Full time faculty: Faculty members shall schedule one (1) office hour for

each 20% of an instructional load. Office hours shall be scheduled on

class meeting days to provide maximum convenience for students to

confer with instructors. Hours shall be scheduled in increments of at least

twenty-five (25) minutes.

ii. Adjunct faculty: Office hours shall be based on the standard of one half

(.5) hours for each 20% load taught.

iii. Please list office hours on syllabus (full-time required). Missing office

hours for full-time faculty is an absence – call or e-mail Roi Ann if you will

be absent for your office hours and she will complete the absence report.

iv. Full time Faculty: Please post office hours on your office doors– it helps

your students and it helps Roi Ann.

15. Board Policy 4020.5 on Course Syllabi states: i. “Each instructor shall distribute during the first class session of instruction

a course syllabus outlining the learning outcomes, the instructor’s

attendance and grading policy, ADA (American Disabilities Act), a

reference to the District Policy on Student Conduct, discrimination, sexual

harassment, and other information necessary for the student to

successfully complete the course”

ii. Below are examples that can be included in the course syllabus to meet

the requirement to address ADA, the district policy on Student Conduct,

discrimination and sexual harassment:

a. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights statute

that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities.

Students with disabilities have rights that can be found in Chapter

5 page 36 of the College Catalog available at

http://www.sjcc.edu/catalog/catalog.html

b. SJCC is committed to providing a safe positive learning

environment where students can pursue their educational goals.

The Standards of Student Conduct can be found in Chapter 5 page

41 of the College Catalog available at

http://www.sjcc.edu/catalog/catalog.html

c. SJCC is committed to maintaining an environment free of sexual

harassment or discrimination based on race, religious creed, color,

national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital

status, political beliefs, organizational affiliation, sexual orientation,

gender or age. Information on this can be found in chapter 5 page

40 of the College Catalog available at

http://www.sjcc.edu/catalog/catalog.html

16. Moodle Support: Moodle 2.2 information can be found at: i. Navigation: http://docs.moodle.org/22/en/Navigation_block ii. Frontpage: http://docs.moodle.org/22/en/Front_page iii. Homepage: http://docs.moodle.org/22/en/Course_homepage

iv. If you have questions or need additional support, please contact the ITSS

Helpdesk by phone at 408.270.6411 or via email at

helpdesk@sjeccd.edu.

17. Student Evaluations from Fall 2012:

86 student evaluation packages were processed by the Division of Math &

Science and the results for these 5 areas were rank ordered from best score

(lowest) to worst score (highest) so instructors can see where they rank

compared to their peers on these questions:

Scale: 1 = strongly agree, 2 = agree, 3 = no opinion/not applicable, 4 = disagree, 5

= strongly disagree .

About the Instructor:

Summary

Score

#13 Was well prepared for class sessions

#18 Maintained classroom

atmosphere which

encouraged learning

#19 Communicated

information and directions

clearly

#27 I would

recommend instructor to

someone who is going to take this

class

Best Score (lowest)

1.17 1.06 1.00 1.08 1.04

Top 25% 1.33 1.20 1.30 1.34 1.24

Median 1.50 1.40 1.49 1.62 1.42

Top 75% 1.63 1.58 1.73 1.80 1.77

Worst Score

2.35 2.91 2.45 2.87 2.83

(highest)

Special Information:

A & R Information: Spring 13

1. A & R will not be printing class rosters. Instructors will need to print

their own rosters using MyWeb (directions at the end of this hand

out). Registration for spring will end at midnight Sunday, January 27,

2013.

2. All students who do not show up to class the first day should be

dropped. Priority for adding students should be based on waitlisted

students who show up for the class.

3. The Add Code Sheet will be in the faculty mailboxes by January 25th

at 5:00 pm.

4. Add Codes will expire at 11:50 pm Sunday, February 10,

2013, the evening before census. Please check MYWEB before the

census date to ensure that all students who were given add codes

actually used them before the deadline.

5. Add Codes may be used by students via MYWEB or STAREG 408-223-

0300.

6. If an Add Code does not work there is a reason (prerequisite not met,

student owes the college money, student is registered for too many

units and has not seen a counselor to request an override, class time

overlaps with another enrolled class, student is repeating the class for

the second time). Please emphasize to your students that they must

resolve these issues immediately so they can use the add code before

their codes expire on February 10, 2013.

7. Census day is Monday, February 11, 2013. All faculty must

submit their census reports electronically on or before February 11th.

Faculty must drop students who have never attended class using the

on-line census form. Colleges are being audited by the state and are

cited if this is not being done. At the end of this sheet there are

detailed instructions on how to submit the census roster.

8. Instructors will no longer be able to issue Late Add Forms to

their students. Late add forms will not be approved unless there are

documented extenuating circumstances. A student who requests a

late add must contact Takeo Kubo in Admission & Records. If he

approves the reason, he will give the form to the student to take to

the instructor. If the instructor approves, he/she will sign the form

and submit it to me. If I approve, I will sign it and forward it the V.P

of Student Affairs for final approval. There will be an expiration date

on the form of 7 days from the date the instructor signs the form.

9. Instructors can drop students from their roster using MyWeb after the

census date (February 11th – April 25th). Both the dropping instructor

and the dropped student will receive an e-mail notification. The paper

drop form is no longer being used.

10. Please note that, due to changes in state law, all students who drop

or are dropped from their class between February 11th - April 25th will

receive a “W”.

11. Check MYWEB to make sure your End of Semester Roster is accurate.

– If you do have a student who completed your course and their

name is not on your roster– complete the End of Semester Add Form.

Information on MY Web & Census Rosters

1. How to use My Web to View Class Rosters: i. go to the sjcc web site http://www.sjcc.edu ii. click my web (left hand side in the homepage) iii. click on login iv. enter username and password v. click on faculty menu vi. click on class rosters vii. select a term (Spring 2013) viii. choose a course

Note: User name is first two letters of first name followed by first two letters of last name, then your four digit employee number. Links on the page can help with passwords for new users or faculty who have forgotten their passwords.

2. Census Rosters on MyWeb – Spring 2013 (Information supplied by A&R) i. Log-on to MyWeb to view:

Your roster(s) The Census day for each class

The status of your census roster

ii. If you have trouble logging-on to MyWeb, call the help-desk (408)

270-6411 (or x6411 from campus phones).

iii. If you have classes with a different start and/or end date than the regular semester, the census date for that class is probably different – check MyWeb for the census day for those classes.

3. DROPPING STUDENTS – using your census roster:

i. Do not check the “Confirm and Finalize my roster” box yet. ii. On your MyWeb roster, check the boxes (in the “Drop Student”

column) next to each student’s name who you wish to drop. iii. Click “Submit” at the bottom of the page. iv. Once you confirm the students who you wish to drop, click “Submit”

again. If you want to change the students on the list to be dropped, use the browser back button and check or uncheck the boxes as applicable; click “Submit” again and repeat this step as necessary.

4. SUBMITTING CENSUS ROSTERS – using MyWeb Spring 2013 census Monday, February 11, 2013.

i. After you have finished dropping all students who you wish to drop,

return to your class roster. 2013 census Monday, February 11, 2013.

ii. Check the “Confirm and Finalize my roster” box

iii. Click “Submit” at the bottom of the page

Note: once you submit your roster with the “Confirm and Finalize my

roster” box checked, you will no longer be able to change your census

roster on-line. If you need to drop students after you do so, please use

the paper drop form.

Division of Math & Science Meeting Schedule

Spring 2013

Division:

February 8th

10:00 am – 12:00 pm

S123

Math: 10:00 – 12:00 S123

February 22, 2013

March 22, 2013

April 26, 2013

May 10, 2013

Biology:

March 8, 2013: 9:00 – 11:00 S119

April 12, 2013: 9:00 – 11:00 S119

May 17, 2013: 11:15 – 1:15 S 119

Chemistry: 1:00 – 3:00 S119

February 22, 2013

April 12, 2013

May 10, 2013

Physics/Physical Science:

March 8, 2013 11:15 – 1:15 S119

April 26, 2013 12:15 – 2:15 S119

é City College Fall 2013

Biology Department

BIOLOGY 4A -- GENERAL PRINCIPLES & CELL BIOLOGY

Locations: Lecture in S-123; Lab in S-130 Instructor: Dr. Mark Newton

Units: 5 (3 hrs lecture, 6 hrs lab) Office: S-110

Lectures Hours: Mon-Wed 12:15 - 1:35 pm Telephone: 298-2181 ext.

3989

Lab Hours: Mon-Wed 8:45 am – 11:50 am (Reg ID #68025) Email: mark.newton@sjcc.edu

or Mon-Wed 2:00 - 5:05 pm (Reg ID #68026)

Office Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 9:30-11:30 am; (or by appointment – please ask!!!)

TEXTS: Reece, Urry, Cain, Wasserman, Minorsky, & Jackson. Campbell Biology. Benjamin

Cummings. Ninth Edition.

Mastering Biology – an electronic learning system

Laboratory Handouts for Biology 4A (Provided free this term)

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COURSE DESCRIPTION: Biology 4A is a rigorous (5 unit) course intended for the biological sciences

major, and it requires considerable study outside the classroom! Biology 4A satisfies the transfer

requirements for students considering careers in the following areas:

Agriculture Biology Botany Biotechnology

Conservation Biology Dentistry Ecology General Science

Genetic Counseling Genetic Engineering Genomics Horticulture

Medicine Occupational Therapy Pharmacy Physical Therapy

Physiology Teaching Wildlife Biology Zoology

Biology 4A is the first course in a two term sequence; Biology 4B Organismal Biology. This sequence is

designed to meet the requirements of the introductory major’s sequences in the UC system and CSU

system. (However, this sequence is new and still going through articulation agreements with these

universities.) Please note that registration in Bio 4B requires successful completion of Biology 4A.

Biology 4A will introduce students to some of the fundamental principles of cell biology, molecular

techniques, and the evolutionary framework that is fundamental to life. Our investigation of biology will

involve a combination of lectures, discussions, films, laboratory exercises, and research projects. Specific

objectives of this class include an understanding of:

1. The scientific method as used in biology 7. Homeostasis

2. Characteristics of living organisms 8. Evolution by natural selection

3. The basic building blocks of life 9. Genetics of evolution

4. The common unit of life -- the cell 10. The origin of life on earth

5. Bioenergetics

6. Genetic principles

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the completion of Biology 4A, students should be able to:

1. Describe, illustrate, and compare a) prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell form and function, b)

bioenergetics, c) cell reproduction, d) Mendelian, chromosomal, elementary molecular

genetics, and e) natural selection and population level processes of evolution.

2. Use the scientific method to formulate: hypotheses and related predictions; design tests,

evaluate the data and conclude if they must reject or accept the hypothesis.

3. Assess, evaluate, and debate new findings/ideas in biology.

4. Utilize scientific instrumentation to measure experimental outcomes.

5. Collect and organize biological data and present results of research.

LEARNING ISSUES: Please let the instructor know if you have learning issues that might impact your

success in Biology 4A. For example, if you have vision or hearing problems, we can make sure that

you are seated towards the front of the class, or we can seek the assistance of DSP if the problems are

more serious.

CAMPUS POLICIES:

Students with Disabilities: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights statute that

prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities. Students with disabilities have rights that can

be found on page 36 of the College Catalog available at http://www.sjcc.edu/catalog/Chapter%205.pdf

Safe Learning Environment: SJCC is committed to providing a safe positive learning

environment where students can pursue their educational goals. The Standards of Student

Conduct can be found on page 41 of the College Catalog available at

http://www.sjcc.edu/catalog/Chapter%205.pdf

Treating Others with Dignity & Respect: SJCC is committed to maintaining an

environment free of sexual harassment or discrimination based on race, religious creed,

color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, political beliefs,

organizational affiliation, sexual orientation, gender or age. Information on this can be found

on page 40 of the College Catalog available at

http://www.sjcc.edu/catalog/Chapter%205.pdf.

CLASS POLICIES:

Attendance and Tardiness: Students enrolled in Biology 4A are essentially pre-professionals, and

must (begin to) act accordingly. Consistent and prompt attendance is required of each student.

Because of the short passing period, we will be tolerant of tardies in the first five minutes. Arriving

late to class is interrupting and discourteous; two late tardies equals one absence. Poor attendance

will lead to your disqualification from this class. Two absences in a row, without notice, can

equal withdrawal. Department policy states that for students to get credit in a lab class, they must not

miss more than three labs. More than three absences from lab times may result in disqualification

from the class, unless an emergency can be documented. I do assign 50 points for participation

and attendance.

Please note, my head explodes when students schedule appointments during lab time, and then asking

“Are we doing anything important in lab?” Lab is important! You may only miss three labs in a

term and successfully pass the class. Of course, it is entirely your responsibility to check with the

instructor about work that can be made up if you miss a class.

Cell phone use: Students are required to keep their cell phones in the silent mode in class. To talk or

use the cell phone the student must leave the class room. Students may not repeatedly walk in and out

of the classroom and be disruptive. NO TEXT MESSAGING OR WEB SURFING IN CLASS!

You need to comply if you are asked to switch off your phone, or to leave the room.

Office Hours: Please make use of my office hours (Tu 9:30 – 11:30 am, Th 9:30 - 11:30 am). You

should also schedule personal appointments to see me if the available times are inconvenient for you.

You may contact me outside of class by leaving either a telephone message on my private voice mail

or a note in either of my mailboxes: at the Math and Science Division Office (Room S-101), or in

Repro-Graphics.

Grading: Your course grade will be determined by totaling the number of points you earn in both

lecture and laboratory. No major exams will be added, although quizzes or small assignments could

be, and this change would dictate a percentage be used to assign grades. You should monitor your

achievement level based on this point scale:

A = 90-100%; B = 80-89%; C = 70-79% D = 60-69% F < 59%

The tentative assignments and point values are as follows:

Three lecture exams (100 pts each) = 300 points

Comprehensive lecture final = 200 points

Mastering Biology On-line Quizzes ≈ 110 points

(=10% of grade)

Attendance and Class participation = 50 points

Lab Assignments & Lecture/Lab quizzes = 250 points

Genetics Research Project = 50 points

Two lab exams = 150 points

Course Total = 1110 points

Examinations: Exams have consisted of a combination of multiple choice, true-false, short answer,

and essays. Written answers often require studying at a different level than do objective questions.

Students taking this class should use lectures and chapter summaries as a guide to the most important

concepts. Then create your own chapter summaries (focusing on major points) and a glossary of key

terms. If some topics remain fuzzy, you can reread areas in the text.

Make-up Examinations: In some instances individuals will be allowed to take hourly exams at an

alternative time. Such arrangements must be made before exam day. I am aware that sometimes last

minute emergencies happen, however these are difficult for me to distinguish actual emergencies from

an excuse designed to get more time for the unprepared student. In fairness to the rest of the students,

I will have to grade exams more critically, as these students have had more time to prepare. One

make-up exam will be allowed each student during a semester. There is no opportunity to make up

practical exams. Avoid missing tests!!!!

Final Examination: Your final exam will be given on the 22nd of May at 12:15 pm. This test will

have a scantron format with an extra credit essay. One-half of the final will be like any midterm exam,

covering material since previous test. The second part of the exam is comprehensive, covering the

most important points from earlier in the term; there will be a review sheet given to help focus

your studies.

Lab Assignments: Part of the points you may earn for this class are associated with timely completion

of work you will do in the laboratory.

Mastering Biology: The textbook’s publisher has created an on-line learning system containing

practice exams, simulations, videos, flashcards, and other help for the biology student. Weekly on-line

quizzes (students can retake them to improve grade) will help keep you on track with your reading. If

you miss the quiz period you will receive a zero. However, I will drop the two lowest quizzes in

making my final calculations of your grade.

To access Mastering Biology, you will have to purchase an access code from the school bookstore or

from the publisher. Details will be given on Wednesday from the Sales Representative.

Class Webpage: “Moodle” will be used to post all course material.

Withdrawal: If you decide to drop the course, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to take the necessary

steps with Admissions and Records. Important withdrawal dates are listed for you on class schedule.

Academic Honesty

Important information for students about the consequences of cheating and plagiarism – It pains

me to say that instances of cheating have occurred in this class. The causes of academic dishonesty

are varied, but typically include lack of preparedness, insecurity, and anxiety. Cheating, forgery,

plagiarism and collusion (willing assistance) in dishonest acts undermine SJCC’s educational mission

and the students' personal and intellectual growth. Students are expected to bear individual

responsibility for their work, to learn the rules and definitions that underlie the practice of academic

integrity, and to uphold its ideals. “Helping” friends or “cooperating” is not an acceptable excuse for

disobeying the rules of academic honesty. Cheating is unacceptable and disappointing; I will not

tolerate it in my class. Any student who attempts to compromise or devalue the academic process will

face consequences up to dismissal from this class and my asking that a notification be made on your

transcripts.

Definitions of Academic Dishonesty

Cheating is the attempted or unauthorized use of materials, information, notes, study aids, devices or

communication during an academic exercise. Examples include:

Copying from another student during an examination or allowing another to copy your work.

Unauthorized collaborating on a take home assignment or examination.

Using unauthorized notes during a closed book test.

Changing a corrected exam and returning it to the instructor for more points.

Allowing others to research and write assigned papers including the use of commercial term

paper services.

Plagiarism is the act of presenting another person's ideas, research or writing as your own. Examples

include:

Copying another student’s lab report.

The use of commercial term paper services.

Copying another person's actual words without the use of quotation marks and footnotes.

Using information that is not considered common knowledge without acknowledging the source.

Personal Commitment: For most of you, Biology 4A will be a challenging class. Do your best to

succeed by being prepared for each day’s lesson, by attending all the lectures and labs on time, and be an

active participant in the class. Please never hesitate to come to me for help. Good luck this term, and

please believe that I am fully committed to making this course an intellectually rewarding and enjoyable

experience for you. -- Mark Newton

SJCC “Discovering Career Pathways”

Principal/ Counselor/ Advisor/ Career Tech/ Coaches

Partnership Breakfast

November 30, 2012

8:00am - Breakfast

8:30-8:45am - Welcome & Introductions

Dr. Elaine Burns, Vice-President for Student Affairs

Dr. Barbara Kavalier - SJCC President

8:45-9:15am - Student Success Initiative, Enrollment Services Updates &

Deferred Action/ALMASS

Dr. Elaine Burns

Mr. Takeo Kubo

Mr. Fabio Gonzalez

9:15-10:00am - Vocational Department Speakers

Computer Information Systems (CIS), Computer Applications (CA),

Business, and Medical Assisting - Mr. Kishan Vujjeni, Dean – Business

& Workforce Development

Laser - Mr. Sydney Sukuta, Faculty

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Facilities

Maintenance Technician (FMT) - Mr. Steve Mansfield, Faculty

Machine Technology - Mr. Isai Ulate, Faculty

10:00-11:30am - Tour and Department Presentations

Cosmetology - Ms. Sandra Honesto, Faculty

Dental Assisting - Ms. Wendy Pio, Faculty

EMT - Mr. Scott Miller, Faculty

Construction - Mr. David Lomax - Faculty

Chancellor:

Rita Cepeda

Board of Trustees:

Mayra Cruz

Balbir S. Dhillon

Maria Fuentes

Jeffrey Lease

Ron Lind

Randy Okamura

Richard K. Tanaka

President: Barbara R. Kavalier, Ph.D.

San José City College • 2100 Moorpark Avenue, San José, CA 95128-2799 • P 408.288.3725

F 408.295.3933 • www.sjcc.edu

Inspiring Success, One Student at a Time

October 19, 2012 Hello from San Jose City College.

In our continuing efforts to strengthen our partnerships with our local high schools, we cordially invite principals, vice-principals, counselors, coaches and career techs to the San José City College (SJCC) partnership breakfast. This is not the usual community college/high school counselors’ breakfast. This year our theme is, “Discovering Career Pathways”.

San Jose City College has planned the morning for you to learn about our career/vocational

programs and certificates. You will have the opportunity to meet some of our faculty who teach in these programs and the Dean of Business & Workforce Development. You will tour our state of the art facilities so that you are able to see and get a feel for what your students will experience while pursuing a certificate or degree in this area at San Jose City College. In addition, we will provide you with the latest state legislation passed that will affect prospective and continuing students. This unique approach will provide you with the in depth information you need to answer all student and parent questions not only about the SJCC admissions process, but about our complete “matriculation” process and our vocational certificates and program.

The breakfast will be held on Friday, November 30th, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. In

the Technology Center Building, room T-415. Please RSVP to Carla Esquivel, Outreach Specialist at 408-298-2181 extension 3675 or Maria Avalos, my administrative secretary at 408-288-3146. Parking permits will be mailed to you upon attendance confirmation.

We look forward to working with you on Friday, November 30th. Sincerely,

Marie-Elaine Burns Dr. Marie-Elaine Burns, Vice-President for Student Affairs

Super Saturday April 26, 2013 Agenda

8:30-9:00 Check-In Student Center Lobby

9:00-9:15 Welcome Roland Montemayor

9:20-10:15 Orientation Rachel Hagan

10:20-11:25 1St Session Financial Aid/ EOPS /Tour Counseling

11:30-12:35 2nd Session Counseling MyWeb

12:40-1:45 3rd Session MyWeb Financial Aid/ EOPS /Tour

12:30-2:30 Fair/Lunch Special Programs/ Financial Aid/Lunch

Groups

Session Group A Group B Group C Group D Group E Group F Group G

1st

FA/ EOPS/ Tour FA/ EOPS/ Tour FA/ EOPS/ Tour Counseling GE-115

Counseling GE-117

Counseling GE-123

Parents GE-127

2nd

Counseling GE-115

Counseling GE-117

Counseling GE-123

MyWeb LRC

MyWeb LRC

MyWeb LRC

Parents GE-127

3rd

MyWeb LRC

MyWeb LRC

MyWeb LRC

FA/ EOPS/ Tour FA/ EOPS/ Tour FA/ EOPS/ Tour Parents

*For counseling sessions: break up by reading assessment scores

Staffing

Component Who Details Responsible Party

Orientation Hagan Power Point Presentation Hagan

Tour Student Ambassadors Campus tour 20 minutes Outreach & Student Recruitment

Financial Aid FA Staff BOGW/FASFA Xiomara Martinez

EOPS EOP&S Staff EOP&S Program EOP&S

Counseling Hagan, Ledesma, Ngo, Ronzano, Pullen, Turner

Assessments/ Fall Schedule Hagan, Ledesma, Ngo, Ronzano, Pullen, Turner

MyWeb Student Ambassadors/Counselors My Web set up/ Registration Outreach & Student Recruitment

Parent Workshop Administrators & EOPS FERPA / SJCC Programs & Services Montemayor, Kubo, Gonzalez

Power Point Orientation Presentation

12 paper fall schedules

Overhead projectors, materials and four computers in LRC will have datatel connection for counseling

Lunch (Pizza)

LANGUAGE ARTS DIVISION Spring 2013 REMINDERS

1. A & R Information:

1. A & R will not be printing class rosters. Instructors will need to print their own

rosters using MyWeb (directions at the end of this hand out). Registration for

SPRING will end at midnight Sunday, January 27, 2013.

2. Priority for adding students should be based on waitlisted students who show

up for the class.

3. The Add Code Sheet should be in the faculty mailboxes by January 25, 2013 at

5:00 pm.

4. Add Codes will expire at 11:50 pm the evening before census, Sunday, February

10, 2013. Please check MYWEB before the census date to ensure that all

students who were given add codes actually used them before the deadline.

5. Add Codes may be used by students via MYWEB or STAREG 408-223-0300.

6. If an Add Code does not work there is a reason (prerequisite not met, student

has unpaid balance, student is registered for too many units and has not seen a

counselor to request an override, class time overlaps with another enrolled

class, student is repeating the class for the second time). Please emphasize to

your students that they must resolve these issues immediately so they can use

the add code before their codes expire on February 10th.

7. Census day is Monday, February 11, 2013. All faculty must submit their

census reports electronically on or before February 11th. Faculty must drop

students who have never attended class using the on-line census form. The

college risks citation for inaccurate records found during audits. Please review

detailed instructions below on how to submit the census roster.

8. ****Beginning Spring 2013, Late Adds will be initiated by the Dean of

Enrollment, Takeo Kubo. They will not be approved for students who

did not use their add codes before the deadline!****

Semester Start Admissions & Records Hours:

Week 1 Hours:

Monday 8:30am to 6:00pm

Tuesday 8:30am to 6:00pm

Wednesday 8:30am to 7:00pm

Thursday 8:30am to 7:00pm

Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm

Week 2 Hours:

Monday 8:30am to 7:00pm

Tuesday 8:30am to 7:00pm

Wednesday 8:30am to 6:00pm

Thursday 8:30am to 6:00pm

Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm

Please note a counselor will be housed outside of A&R during the

above times.

9. Instructors can drop students from their roster using MyWeb after the census

date (February 12 to April 25th)! Both the dropping instructor and the dropped

student will receive an e-mail notification. The paper drop form is no longer

being used.

10. Please note that, due to changes in state law, all students who drop or are

dropped from their class between February 12 to April 25 will receive a “W”.

11. Check MYWEB to make sure your End of Semester Roster is accurate. – If you

do have a student who completed your course and their name is not on your

roster– complete the End of Semester Add Form. (Please note; there is

no guarantee these will be approved. Only cases that involve

documented extenuating circumstances will be considered for

approval.)

12. Grades for Spring 2013 are due Wednesday, June 5, 2013.

2. Change in Repeats & Withdrawals

1. Community College Districts are limiting the number of times a community

college district can receive apportionment for a student who has enrolled in the

same credit course up to 3 times (with limited exceptions). The 3 times include

W grades and letter grades.

2. Students can register for a class for which they have received a “W” , “NC” or

“F” again (their first repeat) however the system will not let the student register

for a third time (second repeat) unless a counselor has signed a course repeat

form and entered that into Datatel. A form signed by a Vice President is

required before a student can repeat a fourth time (third repeat). The vice

presidents will only sign these for very specific extenuating circumstances.

3. Change was effective beginning in Summer 12.

4. Add codes will not work for students who are enrolling in the course for the

third time unless they have an approved repeat code entered by a counselor!

Please send the students to the counseling department.

5. Students must go to a different community college district to take the course

again if they do not qualify for a course repeat form approval.

3. Semester Calendar

1. Please note that the Wednesday November 21 is a regular instructional day. All

classes must be held on that day unless an instructor is ill or has requested a

personal necessity day and has informed Julinda.

2. SJCC does not have a final exam week. The last Thursday evening class meets

on May 16, 2013. The last Friday evening class meets on May 17, 2013. All

other classes meet through the last day of instruction on May 24, 2013.

3. Please ensure that the final day of class includes meaningful instruction. Parties

are not encouraged, as they can be disruptive to neighboring classrooms.

4. Reading and Writing Center & Open Computer Lab:

i. Evelyn Rojas is always looking for good student tutors. If you have any

students who you feel would be a good tutor, please refer them to

Evelyn.

ii. Please send referrals for any of your students who need tutoring in the

RWC. If everyone in your class could benefit from tutoring you can refer

your entire class. Students must be referred by faculty to receive services

at the RWC.

iii. Reading and Writing Center Hours:

Monday-Thursday 8:30 am to 7:00 pm and Friday 8:30 am to 2:00 pm

iv. Open Computer Lab Hours:

Monday-Thursday 8:30 am to 7:00 pm and Friday 8:30 am to 2:00 pm

5. Office Hours: According to the FA contract

i. Full time faculty: Faculty members shall schedule one (1) office hour for

each 20% of an instructional load. Office hours shall be scheduled on

class meeting days to provide maximum convenience for students to

confer with instructors. Hours shall be scheduled in increments of at least

twenty-five (25) minutes.

ii. Adjunct faculty: Office hours shall be based on the standard of one half

(.5) hours for each 20% load taught.

iii. Please list office hours on syllabus (full-time required). Missing office

hours for full-time faculty is an absence – call or e-mail Julinda if you will

be absent for your office hours and she will complete the absence report.

iv. Full time Faculty: Please post office hours on your office doors– it helps

your students and it helps Julinda.

6. Computer Log in for Spring 2012 in classrooms and labs (not office computers):

i. Name: instructor

ii. Password: $pring2013 7. Board Policy 4020.5 On Course Syllabi states:

i. “Each instructor shall distribute during the first class session of instruction

a course syllabus outlining the learning outcomes, the instructor’s

attendance and grading policy, ADA (American Disabilities Act), a

reference to the District Policy on Student Conduct, discrimination, and

sexual harassment, and other information necessary for the student to

successfully complete the course”

ii. Below are examples that can be included in the course syllabus to meet

the requirement to address ADA, the district policy on Student Conduct,

discrimination and sexual harassment:

1. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights statute

that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities.

Students with disabilities have rights that can be found in Chapter

5 page 36 of the College Catalog.

2. SJCC is committed to providing a safe positive learning

environment where students can pursue their educational goals.

The Standards of Student Conduct can be found in Chapter 5

page 41 of the College Catalog.

3. SJCC is committed to maintaining an environment free of sexual

harassment or discrimination based on race, religious creed, color,

national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital

status, political beliefs, organizational affiliation, sexual

orientation, gender or age. Information on this can be found in

Chapter 5 page 40 of the College Catalog.

iii. E-mail your course syllabus to Julinda (Julinda.Ledee@sjcc.edu) during

the first week of the semester. These will be kept both electronically and

in a binder in the division office.

8. If you are going to be late or absent for an early morning class call Bunnie Rose at 408-

288-3169 so she can post a sign on your classroom. Always let Julinda know as well.

Her normal work hours are 8:00 am -5:00 pm. If you are calling in after 5:00 pm for

an evening class, call the evening administrator at 408-288-3175.

9. Moodle Support: We have migrated to Moodle 2.2 information can be found at: 1. Navigation: http://docs.moodle.org/22/en/Navigation_block 2. Frontpage: http://docs.moodle.org/22/en/Front_page 3. Homepage: http://docs.moodle.org/22/en/Course_homepage

If you have questions or need additional support, please contact the ITSS Helpdesk

by phone at 408.270.6411 or via email at helpdesk@sjeccd.edu.

10. Information on MY Web & Census Rosters

1. How to use My Web to View Class Rosters: 1.- go to the sjcc web site http://www.sjcc.edu 2.- click MyWeb (left hand side in the homepage) 3.- click on login 4.- enter username and password 5.- click on faculty menu 6.- click on class rosters 7.- select a term (Spring 2012) 8.- choose a course

Note: User name is first two letters of first name followed by first two letters of last name, then your four digit employee number. Links on the page can help with passwords for new users or faculty who have forgotten their passwords.

2. Census Rosters on MyWeb – Spring 2013 (Supplied by A&R)

i. Log-on to MyWeb to view: o Your roster(s)

o The Census day for each class

o The status of your census roster ii. If you have trouble logging-on to MyWeb, call the help-desk (408) 270-6411

(or x6411 from campus phones). From the first day of the semester (1/28/13) through census day (2/11/13), census rosters are available on MyWeb. o If you have classes with a different start and/or end date than the regular semester, the census date for that class is probably different – check MyWeb for the census day for those classes.

iii DROPPING STUDENTS – using your census roster: o Do not check the “Confirm and Finalize my roster” box yet.

o On your MyWeb roster, check the boxes (in the “Drop Student” column) next to each student’s name who you wish to drop

o Click “Submit” at the bottom of the page

o Once you confirm the students who you wish to drop, click “Submit” again

browser back button and check or uncheck the boxes as applicable; click “Submit” again and repeat this step as necessary.

iv. SUBMITTING CENSUS ROSTERS – using MyWeb

Spring 2013 census is February 11, 2012. o After you have finished dropping all students who you wish to drop, return to your class roster

o Check the “Confirm and Finalize my roster” box

o Click “Submit” at the bottom of the page Note: once you submit your roster with the “Confirm and Finalize my roster” box checked, you

will no longer be able to change your census roster on-line. If you need to drop students after

you do so, please use the paper drop form.

Division of Language Arts Meeting Schedule

2012-13

THESE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BUT ACCURATE AS OF TODAY 1-25-13.

Division Meetings – 3rd Wed of the month 2:00 to 3:00pm (GE203 – sometimes varies

depending on size)

9/19, 10/17, 11/21, 12/19, 2/20, 3/20, 4/17, 5/15

English Meetings – 2nd Wed of the month 2:00 to 3:30pm (GE203)

9/12, 10/10, 11/14, 12/12, 2/13, 3/13, 4/10, 5/8

ESL Meetings – 1st Wed of the month 2:30 to 4:00pm (GE206A)

9/5, 10/3, 11/7, 12/5, 2/6, 3/6, 4/3, 5/1

Reading Meetings – 2nd Mon of the month 3:00 to 4:30pm (GE118)

9/10, 10/8, 11/12, 12/10, 2/11, 3/11, 4/8, 5/13

World Languages – 3rd Thurs of the month 2:00 to 3:30pm (GE206A)

9/20, 10/18, 11/15 (if needed), 12/20, 2/21, 3/21, 4/18, 5/16

Communication Studies – Friday afternoons after 3:30pm (T304) Specific dates TBD.

Library – Wed or Thurs mornings weekly

Journalism – Specific dates - TBD -

San Jose City College

Language Arts Division

Reading Department

Fall 2012

“It is hard to fail, but it is worse to have never tried to succeed.”

-Theodore Roosevelt

Course: Reading 350: Practical Reading Instructor: Teri Vladimirov

Class Days: M,W: 9:00AM- 12:05 PM Email: tvladimirov@gmail.com or

Section: 66288 teri.vladimirov@sjcc.edu

Room: B203 Office Hours: Before and after class;

Units: 6 by appointment.

Required Course Textbooks:

1. Davidson, Carolyn (2006). Solving the Mystery of Reading. Pearson Longman: New York.

2. Jimenez, Francisco (2001). Breaking Through. Houghton- Mifflin: New York. 3. Maruskin- Mott, Joan (1996). Breakthroughs in Writing and Language. McGraw- Hill:

Chicago.

Recommended Materials:

▪Small stapler and staples

▪Notebook

▪Pens and pencils.

▪An English Dictionary (Webster's or American Heritage Dictionary recommended).

Catalog Description:

In this course, students will develop practical reading, writing, and study skills typical of those eeded for

success in college. A broad range of materials, including text articles, online materials, and fiction will be

included. Students will take a board-graded common final which will count as 40% of their final grades.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

▪Employ a variety of core vocabulary skills to increase vocabulary.

▪Apply and adapt literal and inferential comprehension skills successfully to academic

materials, fiction and non- fiction.

▪Demonstrate the ability to use related writing and study skills to support and

accompany reading.

▪Explore and experience fundamental information literacy skills on academic

assignments.

▪Demonstrate the ability to use a variety of foundation, computer, and study skills in

individual situations.

Course Expectations and Requirements:

Students will do the following:

▪Complete homework assignments, class assignments, quizzes, and exams.

▪Be required to work in a collaborative learning environment as well as individually.

▪Read and complete assignments related to the autobiography Breaking Through.

▪Attend one workshop in preparation for the final examination.

▪Take a board- graded final examination on a date to be announced.

This is a Credit/ No Credit class. In order to pass, you must complete all the required work with

a “C” average or better. Students must take the final examination in order to receive credit in this

course. In addition, the students must attend one mandatory final workshop before the final in order to

be allowed to take the final examination. Final course grades will be based on the grades received on in-

class assignments, homework assignments, in- class assessments (quizzes, exams, or presentations), and

the board- graded final.

Grading Policy:

The student's final grade will be based on the following:

15% Classwork

15% quizzes, exams, presentations

20% Homework Assignments (including journals and summaries)

50% Board- graded, common final examination

As this course is a Credit/ No Credit course, the students must complete the required course

activities and assignments with a minimum average of 70% in order to receive “Credit” in this course.

Performance below this level is considered a grade of “No Credit.”

Overall Performance based on the above percentages for final course grade:

70- 100%= CR

69- 0%= NC

Homework

Homework assignments are due at the beginning of class on the assigned due date. Each

student must turn in his/ her own work. Homework assignments must be completed in the format

required by the instructor, and most assignments, unless otherwise noted, must be typed. Emailing

homework assignments to the instructor may occur in extreme circumstances before the designated

due date and time. Late work will not be accepted. Students must plan accordingly and provide no

excuses. Absence will not be an excuse for a late assignment.

Attendance:

In order to succeed in this course, students must attend all class meetings. If they are absent,

they will miss important information, discussions, classwork, or explanations that they need to excel

academically. If students have three unexcused absences, they may be dropped from the course. Three

tardies (from the beginning of the class or from break) are equivalent to one absence. Students must

plan to be prompt for class and attend the whole class session.

Classroom Etiquette:

▪Students are expected to arrive to class promptly with required materials, to stay for the entire

class session, and be prepared to learn and participate in class.

▪Students must be respectful and pay attention in class.

▪Disruptive behavior is unacceptable. The student may be asked to leave for the day, and this

can be marked as an absence.

▪No laptops are allowed in the classroom unless approved by the instructor.

▪If a student is sleeping in class, s/ he will be asked to leave for the day.

▪Eating, being tardy, using cell phones or electronic devices (iPod, BlackBerry, etc.), texting,

listening to music, and giving excuses will not be tolerated. Students should turn off their cell

phones or have them in a non- ringing mode during class. They should not answer them in

class.

▪Students should take college seriously and treat it as a job.

Withdrawal/ Drop Policy:

It is the responsibility of the student to formally drop the class if needed. The student should

not rely on the instructor to drop him/ her from the class because of lack of attendance. One may drop

the class by phoning the STAR system (223-0300) or by completing the appropriate forms in the Office of

Admissions and Records. The last day to drop a class without receiving a “W” on your official record is

February 10, 2013. The last day to drop a class with a “W” on record for this semester is April 25, 2013.

Academic Honesty Policy:

Students are expected to write their own papers and complete their own assignments, not to

copy from another student or to use another person's work. Consequences of such action may result in

a warning or a failing grade for the suspected assignment, a failing grade in the course, being dropped

from the course, or being referred for disciplinary action. Students should not lend their work to other

students nor let other students borrow their work. If the work is copied, both students may receive

consequences of academic dishonesty.

College Resources:

Counseling Department:

This department can help students of San Jose City College with personal or academic

counseling. Students can make an appointment or walk in to meet with a counselor. This department is

located in SC201.

Health Services:

This department offers a variety of health services, such as flu shots, personal

counseling, medical referrals, etc., for San Jose City College students. This office is located in SC 109.

Disabled Students Programs and Services:

This department is designed to help students with disabilities achieve success by

providing specialized assessments, instructional programs, and support services. Students who need

accommodations for any disability, such as visual, hearing, orthopedic, learning, psychological, or other

medical conditions, should contact the DSPS. This office is in SC106.

Cesar Chavez Library:

This department offers a variety of educational materials and equipment for SJCC

students. It is located in the Learning Resource Center next to the GE building.

Equal Opportunity:

Students who need accommodations for any disability, such as visual, hearing, orthopedic,

learning, psychological, or other medical conditions, should discuss this with me within the first two

weeks of school. The DSPS can offer assistance to students who need accommodations to readily access

the educational opportunities available at San Jose City College.

Student Disciplinary Procedures and Complaint/ Grievance Policy:

Detailed policy descriptions are given for student disciplinary procedures and the complaint/

grievance process in the Student Code of Conduct in the College Catalog (p. 33). In addition, the College

Catalog contains information on the non- discrimination and sexual harassment policies.