Please note that these are sample syllabi for regular (16 week) semesters. Each instructor will provide their class with a specific syllabus containing a detailed schedule, specific policies pertaining to attendance, testing, grading, academic honesty, students with disabilities, and textbook and lab manual information. During summer sessions, the classes are compressed to five week courses.

Biology 1308:
Introduction to Biology

Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Topics include basic chemistry, cell morphology and physiology, photosynthesis and respiration, cell division, and classical and molecular genetics. Core Curriculum Course. Cannot be used in conjunction with 1406.

Testing Policy:
Students must adhere to instructor's testing schedule.
Failure to take a test (lab or lecture) may result in a "0" for the missed exam.

Attendance:
Regular attendance is required; more than four class absences (12 hours) may result in an automatic withdrawl of student.
Habitual tardiness will not be tolerated.
Students are expected to be in attendance for the entirety of the scheduled class, includig lab and lecture portions.

Withdrawls:
No automatic withdrawls of students after deadlines have passed. Deadlines are four weeks before long semesters end, and one week before summer sessions end. Check course schedules for exact dates.

Academic Honesty:
Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor and integrity in fulfilling course requirements. Disciplinary proceedings may be initiated by the college system against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty. Penalties can include a grade of "0" or "F" on the particular assignment, failure in the course, academic probation, or even dismissal from the college. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagirism, and collusion.

Textbook:
Biology: Life of Earth. Teresa Audesirk, Gerald Audesirk, Bruce E. Byers.--6th ed. 2002

Students with disabilities:
HCCS is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (section 504). If you have any special needs or disabilities which may affect your ability to succeed in college classes or participate in college programs/activities, please contact the office of disability support services at the college. Upon consulation and documentation, you will be provided with reasonable accommodations and/or modifications. Please contact the DSS office as soon as you begin the term. HCC-Southwest: Dr. Becky Hauri 713-718-7909

Biology 1406
General Biology I

Prerequisite: College reading skills/one year of high school Biology/high school Chemistry recommended.
Credit: 4 (3 lecture, 3 lab)
Discussions focus on biological chemistry, biological processes, cellular morphology, metabolism, genetics and molecular biology. Core Curriculum Course. Cannot be used in conjunction with 1308.

Testing Policy:
Students must adhere to instructor's testing schedule.
Failure to take a test (lab or lecture) may result in a "0" for the missed exam.

Attendance:
Regular attendance is required; more than four class absences (12 hours) may result in an automatic withdrawl of student.
Habitual tardiness will not be tolerated.
Students are expected to be in attendance for the entirety of the scheduled class, includig lab and lecture portions.

Withdrawls:
-No automatic withdrawls of students after deadlines have passed. Deadlines are four weeks before long semesters end, and one week before summer sessions end.

Academic Honesty:
Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor and integrity in fulfilling course requirements. Disciplinary proceedings may be initiated by the college system against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty. Penalties can include a grade of "0" or "F" on the particular assignment, failure in the course, academic probation, or even dismissal from the college. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagirism, and collusion.

Textbook:
Campbell, Neil. Reece, Jane. Biology (Volume I), 7th Edition. Benjamin Cummings, 2005.

Lab manual:
Ooi, Wan H. & Brown, Larry E., Editiors. Biology A Laboratory Experience, 6th Edition. Royal Publishing, 2001.

Students with disabilities:
HCCS is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (section 504). If you have any special needs or disabilities which may affect your ability to succeed in college classes or participate in college programs/activities, please contact the office of disability support services at the college. Upon consulation and documentation, you will be provided with reasonable accommodations and/or modifications. Please contact the DSS office as soon as you begin the term. HCC-Southwest: Dr. Becky Hauri 713-718-7909

Biology 1407
General Biology II

Prerequisite: BIOL 1406
Credit: 4 (3 lecture, 3 lab)
Topics include evolution, classification and ecological relationships, and organ systems of animals and plants. Core Curriculum Course.

Testing Policy:
Students must adhere to instructor's testing schedule.
Failure to take a test (lab or lecture) may result in a "0" for the missed exam.

Attendance:
Regular attendance is required; more than four class absences (12 hours) may result in an automatic withdrawl of student.
Habitual tardiness will not be tolerated.
Students are expected to be in attendance for the entirety of the scheduled class, includig lab and lecture portions.

Withdrawls:
No automatic withdrawls of students after deadlines have passed. Deadlines are four weeks before long semesters end, and one week before summer sessions end.

Academic Honesty:
Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor and integrity in fulfilling course requirements. Disciplinary proceedings may be initiated by the college system against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty. Penalties can include a grade of "0" or "F" on the particular assignment, failure in the course, academic probation, or even dismissal from the college. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagirism, and collusion.

Textbook:
Campbell, Neil. Reece, Jane. Biology (Volume II), 6th Edition. Benjamin Cummings, 2002.

Lab manual:
Ooi, Wan H. & Brown, Larry E., Editiors. Biology A Laboratory Experience, 7th Edition. Royal Publishing, 2001.

Students with disabilities:
HCCS is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (section 504). If you have any special needs or disabilities which may affect your ability to succeed in college classes or participate in college programs/activities, please contact the office of disability support services at the college. Upon consulation and documentation, you will be provided with reasonable accommodations and/or modifications. Please contact the DSS office as soon as you begin the term. HCC-Southwest: Dr. Becky Hauri 713-718-7909

Biology 2401:
Anatomy and Physiology I

Prerequisite: BIOL 1406
Credit: 4(3 lecture, 3 lab)
Study of the structure and function of human cells, tissues, and organ systems, including the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. Core curriculum course.
Lecture/Laboratory Schedule:

Testing Policy:
Students must adhere to instructor's testing schedule.
Failure to take a test (lab or lecture) may result in a "0" for the missed exam.

Attendance:
Regular attendance is required; more than four class absences (12 hours) may result in an automatic withdrawl of student.
Habitual tardiness will not be tolerated
Students are expected to be in attendance for the entirety of the scheduled class, includig lab and lecture portions.

Withdrawls:
No automatic withdrawls of students after deadlines have passed. Deadlines are four weeks before long semesters end, and one week before summer sessions end.

Academic Honesty:
Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor and integrity in fulfilling course requirements. Disciplinary proceedings may be initiated by the college system against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty. Penalties can include a grade of "0" or "F" on the particular assignment, failure in the course, academic probation, or even dismissal from the college. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagirism, and collusion.

Textbook:
Anatomy and Physiology : Tortora and Derrickson. 11th edition.

Lab manual:
Anatomy and Physiology I a Laboratory Manual, edited by Keating and Wiersema.

Students with disabilities:
HCCS is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (section 504). If you have any special needs or disabilities which may affect your ability to succeed in college classes or participate in college programs/activities, please contact the office of disability support services at the college. Upon consulation and documentation, you will be provided with reasonable accommodations and/or modifications. Please contact the DSS office as soon as you begin the term. HCC-Southwest: Dr. Becky Hauri 713-718-7909

Biology 2402
Anatomy and Physiology II

Prerequisite: BIOL 2401
Credit: 4 (3 lecture, 3 lab)
Continuation of BIOL 2401 including circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, excretory, reproductive and endocrine systems.
Core curriculum course.

Testing Policy:
Students must adhere to instructor's testing schedule.
Failure to take a test (lab or lecture) may result in a "0" for the missed exam.

Attendance:
Regular attendance is required; more than four class absences (12 hours) may result in an automatic withdrawl of student.
Habitual tardiness will not be tolerated.
-Students are expected to be in attendance for the entirety of the scheduled class, includig lab and lecture portions.

Withdrawls:
No automatic withdrawls of students after deadlines have passed. Deadlines are four weeks before long semesters end, and one week before summer sessions end.

Academic Honesty:
Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor and integrity in fulfilling course requirements. Disciplinary proceedings may be initiated by the college system against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty. Penalties can include a grade of "0" or "F" on the particular assignment, failure in the course, academic probation, or even dismissal from the college. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagirism, and collusion.

Textbook:
Anatomy and Physiology : Tortora and Derrickson. 11th edition

Lab manual:
Anatomy and Physiology II a Laboratory Manual, edited by Keating and Wiersema.

Students with disabilities:
HCCS is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (section 504). If you have any special needs or disabilities which may affect your ability to succeed in college classes or participate in college programs/activities, please contact the office of disability support services at the college. Upon consulation and documentation, you will be provided with reasonable accommodations and/or modifications. Please contact the DSS office as soon as you begin the term. HCC-Southwest: Dr. Becky Hauri 713-718-7909

Biology 2420
Microbiology

Prerequisite: BIOL 2401
Credit: 4 (3 lecture, 3 lab)
Study of microorganisms including morphology, metabolism, taxonomy, culture techniques, microbial genetics, immunology, bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, and diseases. Core Curriculum Course.

Testing Policy:
Students must adhere to instructor's testing schedule.
Failure to take a test (lab or lecture) may result in a "0" for the missed exam.

Attendance:
Regular attendance is required; more than four class absences (12 hours) may result in an automatic withdrawl of student.
Habitual tardiness will not be tolerated.
Students are expected to be in attendance for the entirety of the scheduled class, includig lab and lecture portions.

Withdrawls:
No automatic withdrawls of students after deadlines have passed. Deadlines are four weeks before long semesters end, and one week before summer sessions end.

Academic Honesty:
Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor and integrity in fulfilling course requirements. Disciplinary proceedings may be initiated by the college system against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty. Penalties can include a grade of "0" or "F" on the particular assignment, failure in the course, academic probation, or even dismissal from the college. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagirism, and collusion.

Textbook:
Microbiology: An Introduction. Tortora, G., Funke, B., Case, C. Benjamin Cummings, Seventh Edition, 2002.

Lab manual:
Microbiology, Laboratory Manual for Biology 2420. Wiersema, Donna & Keating, Robert, Editors. 3rd Edition, 1997

Students with disabilities:
HCCS is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (section 504). If you have any special needs or disabilities which may affect your ability to succeed in college classes or participate in college programs/activities, please contact the office of disability support services at the college. Upon consulation and documentation, you will be provided with reasonable accommodations and/or modifications. Please contact the DSS office as soon as you begin the term. HCC-Southwest: Dr. Becky Hauri 713-718-7909