INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Vicente Lombraña,
Jr.
Science Center, Room 144
Phone: 439-3775, 439-3761 (Home: 434-3152)
e-mail: lombrana@nmsua.nmsu.edu
Home Page: http://alamo.nmsu.edu/~vlombran
Office Hours: To Be Announced
COURSE: Human Genetics Laboratory
1 cr.
A one term laboratory course in human genetics. Biology 260L illustrates
the use
of scientific methods and makes use of demonstrations and exercises to
reinforce
the concepts presented in Biology 260 (Human Genetics). Concurrent
enrollment
in Biology 260 is therefore strongly advised.
PREREQUISITE: Biology 111G (Natural History of Life)
RATIONALE: Human Genetics Laboratory
is an optional, one credit laboratory
course designed to provide students with laboratory experience in human
oriented genetics. The course is intended for science and health
careers
majors, and for non science majors who have a serious interest in human
genetics.
DAY/TIME/PLACE: TBA
TEXT: Genetics Laboratory Investigations
by Thomas R. Mertens and Robert L.
Hammersmith, 11th edition.
NOTE: Always bring your text to class.
GRADES: Students will take
weekly laboratory quizzes. Each quiz will be based on the
assigned laboratory investigations; the quizzes will also be based on the
following:
the introductory material presented during the pre-lab briefing, the assigned
readings,
and the in-lab discussions. In addition to the weekly quizzes, students
will also be
expected to complete, and turn in, regularly assigned, internet-based homework
assignments. In most cases, the assignments will involve accessing
human genetics
related information through the HGI (Human Genetics on the Internet)
home page
(http://alamo.nmsu.edu/~vlombran/hgenetics.htm/). Students will also
be expected
to prepare and give an oral presentation on a topic pertaining to human
genetics.
The presentation will be worth 20% of the final grade. The final grade
will be based
on the total accumulation of quiz and assignment scores (expressed as a
percentage).
There will be NO MAKEUP FOR MISSED QUIZZES. If you have a
written medical excuse or notice of family catastrophe, AND IF YOU
HAVE COMPLETED A NOTICE OF ABSENCE FORM, a missed
quiz grade may be dropped from calculation of the final grade. If
you know
that you must miss a quiz, CONTACT THE INSTRUCTOR AS SOON
AS POSSIBLE. Students will be penalized for all late homework
assignments.
Cheating will result in a zero for the quiz and possible dismissal from
the class.
The grade of I (incomplete) will only be given for passable work
that could not
be completed due to circumstances beyond the student's control. Examples
of
appropriate circumstances include documented illness, documented death
or
crisis in the student's immediate family, and similar circumstances.
Job related
circumstances are generally not appropriate grounds for assigning an I
grade.
In no case is an I grade to be used to avoid the assigning of D, F, U,
or RR
grades for marginal or failing work. For more information regarding
the NMSU
grading system, see page 16 of the 1998-1999 New Mexico State
Undergraduate Catalog.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: If you have a disability,
you may wish
to self identify. You can do so by providing documentation to the
Counselor
for Special Populations, Mr. Jim Payne (phone: 439-3720).
Appropriate accommodations may then be provided for you.
If you have a condition which may affect your ability to exit safely from
the
premises in case of an emergency, or which may cause an emergency during
class, you are encouraged to discuss this in confidence with the instructor
and/or
the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator. If you have
general
questions about the ADA, call the ADA Coordinator, Doris Lynch,
at
439-3716. All medical information will be held in strict confidence.
ATTENDANCE: Students are expected
to attend all lecture sessions. PUNCTUALITY
AND REGULAR ATTENDANCE ARE ESSENTIAL FOR
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE. IF YOU
MISS A CLASS, YOU SHOULD COMPLETE A NOTICE OF
ABSENCE FORM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE (IF POSSIBLE,
WITHIN 24 TO 48 HOURS OF MISSING THE CLASS). THE
NOTICE OF ABSENCE FORM CAN BE COMPLETED ANY
TIME DURING MY SCHEDULED OFFICE HOURS.
Students who chronically disrupt class by either arriving to class
late or
by leaving class early will not be tolerated.
CLASSROOM RULES: (1) There
is no smoking, eating, or drinking in any room
of the Science Center.
(2) PLEASE REFRAIN FROM TALKING WHILE THE
INSTRUCTOR IS LECTURING. Excessive and/or
loud talking is DISTRACTING AND ANNOYING.
(3) If you miss a class, see the instructor as soon as
possible so that you can make arrangements to
complete a notice of absence form.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Spelling counts!
If you are not sure about the correct
spelling (or meaning) of a term, check the glossary at
the end of your text.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY: If someone
in your family needs to contact you in an
emergency, use the following telephone numbers:
DAYTIME: 439-3720
EVENING: 439-3751 or 439-3761
To expedite finding you in the evening, the person calling
should know the class that you are attending (for
example, Biology 260-01).
Laboratory Schedule
HGI
Home Page
Instructor's
Home Page