{"id":3223,"date":"2025-11-12T22:25:05","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T22:25:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.msudenver.edu\/haysc\/?page_id=3223"},"modified":"2026-01-16T21:26:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T21:26:52","slug":"syllabus-animal-physiology-spring-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.msudenver.edu\/haysc\/biology-courses\/animal-physiology-bio-3360\/syllabus-animal-physiology-spring-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Syllabus Animal Physiology Spring 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 class=\"entry-title\"><strong style=\"font-size: 16px\">BIO 3360: Animal Physiology<\/strong><\/h1>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<div id=\"content-wrapper\" class=\"ic-Layout-contentWrapper\">\n<div id=\"content\" class=\"ic-Layout-contentMain\" role=\"main\">\n<div id=\"course_syllabus\" class=\"user_content enhanced\">\n<p><strong>Metropolitan State University of Denver<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Spring 2026 | Online<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.msudenver.edu\/haysc\/biology-courses\/animal-physiology-bio-3360\/\">Outline, Objective, Lectures and PPT slides Hays Website<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Course Description<\/h2>\n<p>This is a lecture course for science majors on the physiological processes common to most animals and on the physiological adaptations and acclimation to environmental challenges- especially with respect to temperature, moisture, and oxygen availability.<\/p>\n<h3>Prerequisites:<\/h3>\n<p>BIO 3200 or BIO 3260 and CHE 1810, or permission of instructor.<\/p>\n<h3>Corequisites:<\/h3>\n<p>None<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Required Materials:<\/p>\n<p>No materials need to be purchased. All required materials are embedded within Canvas.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Optional Materials:<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Free online textbook:\u00a0<\/strong><a class=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub\/animalphysiology\/#main\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Introduction to Animal Physiology<\/em>\u00a0by Sanja Hinic-Frlog\u00a0(Links to an external site.)<span class=\"external_link_icon\" role=\"presentation\"><span class=\"screenreader-only\">Links to an external site.<\/span><\/span><\/a>, last edited in 2019. The content in this open textbook was adapted from other open textbooks and resources or was created\/written by Sanja Hinic-Frlog and collaborators. Collaborators include: Jessica Hanley, Simone Laughton, and invited undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Toronto Mississauga. 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Any student who has not participated in this course by Thursday February 5, at noon, will be administratively dropped from the course by the Registrar\u2019s Office. Participation for this course means logging into the course on Canvas, participating in Student Introductions, or taking an assessment.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Students are responsible for full knowledge of the provisions and regulations pertaining to all aspects of their attendance at MSU Denver and should familiarize themselves with the policies found in the\u00a0<\/span><u><a id=\"OWA52c1eaaa-fe2b-10f7-458b-f8d1b61d9e15\" title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/www.msudenver.edu\/catalog\/. 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Students with temporary health condition\u00a0(i.e.,\u00a0injury,\u202fsurgical recovery or pregnancy-related complications)\u00a0or\u00a0permanent disability (conditions include but are not limited to: mental health, attention-\u202frelated, learning, vision, hearing, physical or health-related) that impacts their access,\u202fperformance or attendance should contact the Access Center, located in the Plaza Building,\u202fSuite 122, 303-615-0200 or visit their website,\u00a0<u><a id=\"OWA3b6a11ca-ce23-75ad-26ee-7fdd2c4dd71e\" class=\"x_x_x_Hyperlink x_x_x_SCXW247552021 x_x_x_BCX0 x_x_x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"Original URL: http:\/\/www.msudenver.edu\/access. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.msudenver.edu%2Faccess&amp;data=05%7C02%7Chaysc%40msudenver.edu%7C8d5da0a407e54656b1f808de52d5c86b%7C03309ca417334af9a73cf18cc841325c%7C1%7C0%7C639039275397592764%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=7sm5lJuGXbIlRzcft5ey7GxdpYVJ2V5l9SbIJ%2BTd0dA%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"0\">www.msudenver.edu\/access<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Schedule of Activities<\/h2>\n<p>The table below provides an \u201cat-a-glance\u201d overview of the course topics, readings, and activities, etc. You might want to print it and use it as a planning tool and checklist to help stay on track throughout the course.<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" cellpadding=\"4\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">Week\/Day<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Module(s)<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Readings\/Videos<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Activities\/Assessments<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Week 1 (1\/20-24)<\/td>\n<td>Module 1: Introduction to Animal Physiology<\/p>\n<p>Module 2: Cell Membranes<\/td>\n<td>Video: Introduction to Animal Physiology<\/p>\n<p>Optional: Chapter 1<\/p>\n<p>Video: Cell Membranes<\/td>\n<td><strong>Discussion:\u00a0<\/strong>Feedback Loops<\/p>\n<p><strong>Quiz:<\/strong>\u00a0Introduction to Animal Physiology<\/p>\n<p><strong>Quiz:<\/strong>\u00a0Cell Membranes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Week 2 (1\/26-31)<\/td>\n<td>Module 3: Cell Signaling<\/p>\n<p>Module 4: Membrane Transport<\/td>\n<td>Video: Cell Signaling<\/p>\n<p>Optional: Chapter 9.2<\/p>\n<p>Video: Membrane Transport<\/td>\n<td><strong>Quiz:<\/strong>\u00a0Cell Signaling<\/p>\n<p><strong>Quiz:\u00a0<\/strong>Membrane Transport<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Week 3 (2\/2-7)<\/td>\n<td>Module 5: Membrane Potentials<\/p>\n<p>Module 6: Epithelial Transport<\/td>\n<td>Video: Membrane Potentials<\/p>\n<p>Optional: Chapters 7.1, 7.2 (Part 1)<\/p>\n<p>Video: Epithelial Transport<\/td>\n<td><strong>Quiz<\/strong>: Membrane Potentials<\/p>\n<p><strong>Quiz:<\/strong>\u00a0Epithelial Transport<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Week 4 (2\/9-14)<\/td>\n<td>Module 7: Exam 1<\/p>\n<p>Module 8: Neural Function<\/td>\n<td>Video: Neural Function<\/p>\n<p>Optional: Chapters 7.2, 7.4<\/td>\n<td><strong>Exam 1<\/strong> <strong>by Feb 14 at 11:59 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Quiz:<\/strong>\u00a0Neural Function<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Week 5 (2\/16-21)<\/td>\n<td>Module 9: Synaptic Transmission<\/td>\n<td>Video: Synaptic Transmission<\/p>\n<p>Optional: Chapter 7.3<\/td>\n<td><strong>Discussion:\u00a0<\/strong>Synaptic Poisons<\/p>\n<p><strong>Quiz:\u00a0<\/strong>Synaptic Transmission<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Week 6 (2\/23-28)<\/td>\n<td>Module 10: Functional Organization of Nervous System<\/p>\n<p>Module 11: Muscle (Part 1)<\/td>\n<td>Video: Functional Organization of Nervous System<\/p>\n<p>Optional: Chapters 8.1, 8.2<\/p>\n<p>Video: Muscle (Part 1)<\/p>\n<p>Optional: Chapters 5.3, 6.2, 6.4<\/td>\n<td><strong>Quiz:\u00a0<\/strong>Functional Organization of Nervous System<\/p>\n<p><strong>Quiz:\u00a0<\/strong>Muscle (Part 1)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Week 7 3\/2-7)<\/td>\n<td>Module 12: Muscle (Part 2)<\/td>\n<td>Video: Muscle (Part 2)<\/td>\n<td><strong>Quiz:<\/strong>\u00a0Muscle (Part 2)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Week 8 (3\/9-14)<\/td>\n<td>Module 13: Muscle (Part 3)<\/p>\n<p>Module 14: Exam 2<\/td>\n<td>Video: Muscle (Part 3)<\/td>\n<td><strong>Quiz:<\/strong>\u00a0Muscle (Part 3)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Exam 2 by Mar 14 at 11:59 pm<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Week 9 (3\/16-21)<\/td>\n<td>Module 15: Sensory Physiology (Part 1)<\/p>\n<p>Module 16: Sensory Physiology (Part 2)<\/td>\n<td>Video: Sensory Physiology (Part 1)<\/p>\n<p>Optional: Chapter 8.3 (Part 1)<\/p>\n<p>Video: Sensory Physiology (Part 2)<\/p>\n<p>Optional: Chapter 8.3 (Part 2)<\/td>\n<td><strong>Quiz<\/strong>: Sensory Physiology (Part 1)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Quiz:\u00a0<\/strong>Sensory Physiology (Part 2)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Week 10 (3\/30-4\/4)<\/td>\n<td>Module 17: Sensory Physiology (Part 3)<\/p>\n<p>Module 18: Circulation (Part 1)<\/td>\n<td>Video: Sensory Physiology (Part 3)<\/p>\n<p>Optional: Chapter 8.3 (Part 3)<\/p>\n<p>Video: Circulation (Part 1)<\/p>\n<p>Optional: Chapter 3.2 (Part 1)<\/td>\n<td><strong>Quiz:\u00a0<\/strong>Sensory Physiology (Part 3)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Quiz:<\/strong>\u00a0Circulation (Part 1)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Week 11 (4\/6-11)<\/td>\n<td>Module 19: Circulation (Part 2)<\/p>\n<p>Module 20: Circulation (Part 3)<\/td>\n<td>Video:\u00a0Circulation (Part 2)<\/p>\n<p>Optional: Chapter 3.2 (Part 2)<\/p>\n<p>Video: Circulation (Part 3)<\/td>\n<td><strong>Quiz:\u00a0<\/strong>Circulation (Part 2)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Quiz:<\/strong>\u00a0Circulation (Part 3)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Week 12 (4\/13-18)<\/td>\n<td>Module 21: Circulation (Part 4)<\/p>\n<p>Module 22: Exam 3<\/td>\n<td>Video: Circulation (Part 4) \u2013 Lecture 1\/2<\/p>\n<p>Video: Circulation (Part 4) \u2013 Lecture 2\/2<\/p>\n<p>Optional: Chapter 3.2 (Part 3)<\/td>\n<td><strong>Discussion:\u00a0<\/strong>Circulatory Diseases<\/p>\n<p><strong>Quiz:<\/strong>\u00a0Circulation (Part 4)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Exam 3 by Apr 18 at 11:59 pm<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Week 13 (4\/20-25)<\/td>\n<td>Module 23: Respiration (Part 1)<\/p>\n<p>Module 24: Respiration (Part 2)<\/td>\n<td>Video: Respiration (Part 1)<\/p>\n<p>Optional: Chapters 2.1 and 2.3<\/p>\n<p>Video: Respiration (Part 2)<\/p>\n<p>Optional: Chapters 2.2 and 2.3 (Part 1)<\/td>\n<td><strong>Quiz:<\/strong>\u00a0Respiration (Part 1)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Quiz:\u00a0<\/strong>Respiration (Part 2)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Week 14 (4\/27-5\/2)<\/td>\n<td>Module 25: Respiration (Part 3)<\/p>\n<p>Module 26: Acid-Base Physiology<\/td>\n<td>Video: Respiration (Part 3) \u2013 Lecture 1\/3<\/p>\n<p>Video: Respiration (Part 3) \u2013 Lecture 2\/3<\/p>\n<p>Video: Respiration (Part 3) \u2013 Lecture 3\/3<\/p>\n<p>Optional: Chapters 2.2 and 2.3 (Part 2)<\/p>\n<p>Video: Acid-Base Physiology<\/td>\n<td><strong>Discussion:\u00a0<\/strong>Respiratory Evolution<\/p>\n<p><strong>Quiz:<\/strong>\u00a0Respiration (Part 3)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Quiz:<\/strong>\u00a0Acid-Base Physiology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Week 15 (5\/4-9)<\/td>\n<td>Module 27: Ionic and Osmotic Balance &amp; Nitrogen Excretion<\/p>\n<p>Module 28: The Mammalian Kidney<\/td>\n<td>Video: Ionic and Osmotic Balance<\/p>\n<p>Video: Nitrogen Excretion<\/p>\n<p>Optional: Chapter 4<\/p>\n<p>Video: The Mammalian Kidney<\/td>\n<td><strong>Quiz:<\/strong>\u00a0Ionic and Osmotic Balance &amp; Nitrogen Excretion<\/p>\n<p><strong>Quiz:<\/strong>\u00a0The Mammalian Kidney<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Week 16 (5\/11-16)<\/td>\n<td>Module 29: Exam 4 &amp; Final Reflection<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><strong>Exam 4 by May 16 at 11:59 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Final Reflection by May 16 at 11:59 pm<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"right-side-wrapper\" class=\"ic-app-main-content__secondary\">\n<h2>Outline of Course Topics<\/h2>\n<p>Unit One<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Introduction to Animal Physiology<\/li>\n<li>Plasma Membranes<\/li>\n<li>Cell Signaling<\/li>\n<li>Membrane Transport<\/li>\n<li>Membrane Potentials<\/li>\n<li>Epithelial Transport<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Unit Two<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Neural Function<\/li>\n<li>Synaptic Transmission<\/li>\n<li>Nervous System Organization<\/li>\n<li>Muscular System I \u2013 Muscle Features and Sliding Filament Mechanism<\/li>\n<li>Muscular System II \u2013 Cell Twitches and Whole Muscles<\/li>\n<li>Muscular System III \u2013 Smooth Muscle<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Unit Three<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Sensory I \u2013 General Physiology<\/li>\n<li>Sensory II \u2013 Photoreception<\/li>\n<li>Sensory III \u2013 Mechanoreception<\/li>\n<li>Circulation I \u2013 Heart<\/li>\n<li>Circulation II \u2013 Heart Pumping<\/li>\n<li>Circulation III \u2013 Flow and Vessel Types<\/li>\n<li>Circulation IV \u2013 Arterioles, Capillaries, Veins, and Blood Pressure<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Unit Four<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Respiration I \u2013 Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide<\/li>\n<li>Respiration II \u2013 Gas Transfer<\/li>\n<li>Respiration III \u2013 Non-Mammalian Respiration and Gas Transport in Blood<\/li>\n<li>Acid \u2013 Base Physiology<\/li>\n<li>Ionic and Osmotic Balance, Nitrogen Excretion<\/li>\n<li>Mammalian Kidney<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Course Learning Objectives or Outcomes<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Portray the nature and importance of homeostatic mechanisms, in general, in animals.<\/li>\n<li>Examine the fundamental physical and chemical phenomena characteristic of living systems.<\/li>\n<li>Outline the general role and nature of enzymes in living systems.<\/li>\n<li>Describe general mechanisms of membrane permeability and transport of molecules through membranes.<\/li>\n<li>Analyze electrical potentials and the generation and propagation of membrane impulses.<\/li>\n<li>Compare types of neurons and their functions in impulse reception, generation, and transmission.<\/li>\n<li>Examine the general concepts of sensory function.<\/li>\n<li>Differentiate the mechanisms involved in vision, hearing, mechanoreception, and chemoreception.<\/li>\n<li>Theorize the general evolutionary pattern of the development of nervous systems and the general organization of nervous systems.<\/li>\n<li>Analyze general mechanisms in neural procession of information and consequent behavioral effects.<\/li>\n<li>Describe the fundamental and major aspects of the organization and function of the mammalian nervous system.<\/li>\n<li>Examine the molecular structure and function of contractile mechanisms in muscle cells.<\/li>\n<li>Compare and contrast the structure and function of vertebrate skeletal, cardiac and smooth muscle fibers, as related to overall tissue and organ function.<\/li>\n<li>Analyze the major intracellular chemical messengers and their role in cell function.<\/li>\n<li>Describe the general importance and functions of hormones in animals.<\/li>\n<li>Analyze the significance of various specific hormonal control systems of vertebrates.<\/li>\n<li>Based on knowledge of the nervous and endocrine systems, theorize some hormonal control systems that would be present in invertebrates.<\/li>\n<li>Compare and contrast osmoregulation, ionoregulation, and excretion\/nitrogen wastes.<br \/>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"page-title\">Course Grading Policy<\/h2>\n<p>Your grades are based upon points earned for your quiz scores, exam scores, the 4 required discussion scores, and a reflection paper. The quizzes are each worth 10 points, regardless of how many questions are in each quiz. The exams are each worth 100 points with 50 questions per exam. The 4 discussion postings are each worth 10 points.\u00a0 The reflection of the course as it relates to your career aspirations is worth 25 points.<\/p>\n<p>The point values for each are as follows:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\" width=\"80%\">Assignment\/Assessment<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" width=\"20%\">Points<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0Quizzes (25 @ 10 points each)<\/td>\n<td>250<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0Exams (4 @ 100 points each)<\/td>\n<td>400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0Discussion Postings (4 @ 10 points each)<\/td>\n<td>40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0Final Reflection Paper<\/td>\n<td>25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>715<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Each of these requirements is described in more detail below.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Late Work Policy:<\/h2>\n<p>A 10% per day deduction will be taken from any assessment scores. No late work is accepted once the semester is over.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Grading Scale<\/h2>\n<p>The points you earned on each graded activity and assessment are totaled, and your final grade is determined according to the\u00a0<strong>points column\u00a0<\/strong>in the following table. The percentage values are approximate and are included only to give you a frame of reference.<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">Letter grade<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Points<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>A<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>643-715<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>B<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>572-642<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>C<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>500-571<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>D<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>429-499<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>F<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>&lt; 429<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Criteria for Evaluation\/Meaning of Open Note\/Open Book and AI Policy<\/h2>\n<p>Quizzes and exams are auto-graded based on correctness. The grading information for the Discussions is listed on each of the four specific Discussion assignments. The grading information and rubric for the Final Reflection assignment, along with a sample product, is attached to the Reflection assignment. What is meant by open note\/open book which is allowed for all assessments in this class? Any course notes provided or taken by student while completing the modules are allowed for all assessments in this course.\u00a0 Additionally, any information from the<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>course textbook,<strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><em>Introduction to Animal Physiology<\/em> by Sanja Hinic-Frlog, may be used while completing any assessment.\u00a0 Google searches may be used for the 4 Discussion postings, but not for tests.\u00a0 AI may not be used for any assessment. Friends and classmates may not be consulted for any assessments in this class.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>About Your Grades<\/h2>\n<p>This course uses the Canvas \u201cGrades\u201d feature to post your ongoing grades. In an effort to keep you informed of your progress, some quizzes, tests, assignments, and other assessments will display partial grades while your instructor continues to assess your submission. Keep in mind that\u00a0<strong>your grades may fluctuate as your instructor works<\/strong>\u00a0to assess your submission and provide feedback. In order to maximize your learning experience in each course, different instructors may use this feature in different ways, so please\u00a0<strong>contact your instructor with any questions\u00a0<\/strong>you might have about your progress, grades, or how to interpret the information presented.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Types of Assessments\/Assignments<\/h2>\n<h3>Quizzes<\/h3>\n<p>Each module has an open-note, open-book quiz that\u00a0<strong>must be completed with a grade of 80% or better<\/strong>\u00a0in order to move on to the next course module. \u00a0You have an\u00a0<strong>unlimited number of attempts<\/strong>\u00a0to take this untimed, automatically graded quiz. Only your highest quiz score is reported to your teacher. Your result will pop up instantaneously after you take the quiz. \u00a0You can see which ones you got right and which ones you got wrong, but the correct answer on the wrong ones will not be indicated. The quiz will contain slightly different questions every time you take it.<\/p>\n<p>Every quiz is worth 10 points in the gradebook, even though an individual quiz may not contain 10 points of questions. Scores transfer proportionally; for example, if you score a 13\/13 on a quiz, it will show up as 10\/10 in the gradebook.<\/p>\n<p>Quiz questions are multiple choice, true\/false, ordering, fill in the blank, and drop-down choices.\u00a0Fill in the blank answers must be spelled correctly.<\/p>\n<p>Quizzes corresponding to each of the four course units have a due date that is the same as that of the unit\u2019s exam.\u00a0 Quizzes submitted past that date have an automatic deduction of 10% per day late.\u00a0 No late quizzes will be accepted for points once the semester has ended.<\/p>\n<h3>Exams<\/h3>\n<p>There are four unit exams, each one containing 50 randomly selected questions and worth 100 points. Many of the questions on the unit exams you have seen before on the quizzes, and some will be new. They cover the entire set of modules from that unit. Each unit exam has a specific opening date and a specific due date. Late online exams will have an automatic deduction of 10% per day late and may not be taken late once the semester ends. You will have 75 minutes to complete the exam but only one chance to take it.<\/p>\n<p>After submitting the exam, you will see your score immediately. At any time, click on the \u201cGrades\u201d icon on the left menu of Canvas to see your gradebook for this course.<\/p>\n<p>The exam is open-note, open-book and is primarily multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank format. You may not collaborate with your classmates nor use AI to complete your exams. Refer to the AI section above to see what are permissible resources.<\/p>\n<h3>Discussions<\/h3>\n<p>There are four Canvas discussion postings, one per course unit, \u00a0that will be graded. Each is worth 10 points and you may not use AI to compose the discussion posting. The criteria for grading are posted for each discussion.\u00a0 Postings corresponding to each of the four course units have a due date that is the same as that of the unit\u2019s exam. Students are permitted to do Internet searches for information needed to formulate a discussion. Discussions submitted past that date have an automatic deduction of 10% per day late.\u00a0 No late postings will be accepted for points once the semester has ended.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Final Reflection Paper<\/h3>\n<p>During finals week, you have a reflection assignment that is due by the end of finals week (May 16), but is open for inspection and submission at any time during the semester. It is worth 25 points and requires that you reflect on information that you learned in each of the four course units, to help you in your career\/education goals. A simple rubric is attached to the assignment. You may not use AI to compose your final reflection paper.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Response Time and Assessments\/Assignments Feedback<\/h2>\n<p>All quizzes and exams will be scored automatically and immediately. The Discussion Postings will be graded with comments within 1-2 weeks of your posting.<\/p>\n<p>I will respond to emails and Canvas messages within 1 business day.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Practice Opportunities and Feedback<\/h2>\n<p>The quizzes all have unlimited attempts and provide you with feedback about which questions you got right and wrong. The questions will randomize when you retake the quiz, providing you with many practice opportunities.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Tracking Your Learning Progress<\/h2>\n<p>Using your quiz and exam results, and the feedback you receive on your discussion posts, you will be able to track your progress through the course and to see how you are doing at any time. 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