Course+Syllabus

Biology Chapter 6 “Chemistry”
· **Course information and description:** This course is a two week expedition that explores the relationship between chemistry and biology. It attempts to share how biological structures operate within the rules of chemistry. This course focuses on specific objectives that highlight biological molecules and the role carbon plays in organic compounds. It uses multiple collaborative approaches to present interesting concepts in Biology and Chemistry.

**Faculty contact information:** Instructor Mr. Lamont Newsome, telephone – (901)502-6220, email – newsomelamontj@mcsk12.net **Learning objectives:** To increase students understanding of the basic biological molecules and their role in all organisms. **Course resources, texts, web links:** Text Book – Understanding Biology **Online resources:** [] (password will be emailed with grade book information) **Assignment information:** Student will be responsible for discussion and assignments as listed in the discussion and assignment page. Any late assignments must be discussed with instructor be submission.

**Grading scale**: Grades will range from: **Student roles and expectations**: Students are expected to be courteous to their peers, They are also expected to have integrity when completing assignments and interacting with their peers
 * 60%- 69% for a D ||
 * 70% - 79% for a C ||
 * 80% - 89% for a B ||
 * 90% - 100% for a A ||

**Instructor role and commitments:** Instructor will define and guide students in this mini course. The instructor will also clarify and reteach any concepts that need to be retaught. Conference times to talk to the instructor will be between 7:00 AM until 9:00 PM. Daily. The instructor will be available for conference upon appointment.

**Academic Honesty Policy:** Our differences, will add richness to this learning experience. Please consider that sarcasm and humor can be misconstrued in online interactions and generate unintended disruptions. Working as a community of learners, we can build a polite and respectful course ambience.

Your instructor and fellow students wish to foster a safe on-line learning environment. All opinions and experiences, no matter how different or controversial they may be perceived, must be respected in the tolerant spirit of academic discourse. You are encouraged to comment, question, or critique an //idea// but you are not to attack an //individual//.