COURSE SYLLABUSHuman Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory

BSC 2085L – 0236

Virtual-Online Instruction

Fall 2020 Semester

WELCOMEThank you for joining this course. I am very happy to be an instructor here and glad you decided to join me on our journey through Human Anatomy and Physiology. We will be reviewing information that will help you be successful in this course and beyond. This is a long document so please read it carefully and thoroughly.

Course Information

This is the laboratory component of BSC 2085 which provides opportunities for students to reinforce their knowledge of human anatomy and physiology and learn human anatomy and physiology from a laboratory perspective. The course will use a lab-based systems approach, with an emphasis on integrated structure-function relationships at the cell, tissue, organ and organ systems level. Laboratory component includes studies using microscopy of human and animal tissues, skeletons, models, video film clips and the study of physiological concepts via experimentation or simulations using the metric system. The systems studied include integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous.

Source: BSC 2085L: Human Anatomy and Physiology LaboratoryCourse Meeting Times and Dates

Class Number: 0236Zoom Lecture Links will be held at 11:00 AM-1:40 PM every Monday. You all are welcome to attend either by phone or by laptop; a laptop is recommended because it will provide you guys with a better overall experience and help me get to know you as students. The online lecture transcripts and video will be available within 24 hours after the Zoom meeting. Attendance to these zoom meetings is optional, but highly encouraged as you will get a better learning experience than by only reading the labs. This is also your opportunity to ask questions in addition to private E-mail.

Credit Hours 1

Course Prerequisite/Co-Requisite

BSC 2085. Please note that students who withdraw from lecture or lab will be withdrawn from the appropriate co-requisite course.

Instructor Name: Richard Trevisani, MS, PharmDEmail: Trevisani.Richard@spcollege.eduPhone: 727-288-7641Office and Online Hours: Mondays 7:00 PM-8:00 PM and by appointment.

Academic Department Information

Dean of Natural Sciences Name: Dr. Natavia MiddletonOffice Location: LI 280Office Phone Number: 727-398-8288Email: Middleton.Natavia@spcollege.edu

Department of Natural Sciences Acting Chair: Tarpon Springs CampusName: Kelli StickrathOffice Location: LY 211Office Phone Number: (727) 712-5835Email: S tickrath.Kelli@spcollege.edu

Department Website

https://www.spcollege.edu/future-students/degrees-training/science-and-mathematics/science

Minimum Technology Requirements

Technology requirements can be found by accessing this link: https://mycoursessupport.spcollege.edu/technical-requirements-for-mycourses

Minimum Technical Skills

You should know how to navigate the course and use the course tools. Dropbox-style assignments may require attachments in either Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) or Rich Text Format (.rtf), so that they can be properly evaluated. If an attachment cannot be opened by the instructor, students will be required to re-format and re-submit an assignment so that it can be evaluated and returned with feedback in a timely manner.

MyCourses tutorials are available to you guys that are new to this LMS and are located at the beginning of the course. Most features on MyCourses are accessible on mobile devices, although it is recommended that you use a desktop computer or laptop for quizzes, tests, and other school-related assignments.

Technical Support

Technical support is available via the SPC Technical Support Center.

Phone number for students to call: 727-341-4357 or 727-341-HELPE-mail for students to contact: onlinehelp@spcollege.eduTechnical Support Center Hours: 7am – 12 am (Midnight) 7 days per week.

Required and Recommended Textbook and Guides

Required1. Amerman, Erin C. Exploring Anatomy & Physiology in the Laboratory: 3rd Ed. Morton. 2017.ISBN-13: 978-1617316203

2. Laboratory Manual

Recommended1. Kapit, Wynn and Elson, Lawrence M. The Anatomy Coloring Book: 4th Ed. Pearson. 2002, 2014 (Kindle Version)

Critical Course Expectations and Accommodations

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ensure that qualified applicants have the ability to pursue program admission. However, all students must meet the course expectations required of the St. Petersburg College BSC2085 and BSC2086 lab component with or without reasonable accommodations for admission and completion of the course to prepare for the further study in the allied health fields. Each student will be held to the same standards with or without reasonable accommodations. Our focus is the student, and to best prepare them for success in the course and future professions. Our goal is for them to enter and complete the course without barriers.

Communication Skills

Students must: Read, write, and communicate accurately and effectively. Comprehend and carry out complex written and oral instructions.

Course Expectations

Students must: Possess ability, with or without correction, that allows the determination

of minute areas of detail, very small variations in color and adequate depth perception (size, shape, and texture), including differentiation of details as viewed through a microscope. This includes ability to characterize and interpret the color, clarity, features, and location of body structures and fluids.

Denote variations in anatomical structures and physiological experiments/simulations such as pH determination, diffusion in agar plate, and enzyme actions.

Observe and assess, as necessary, key structures and denote their correlating functions. This includes being able to visualize images in PowerPoint presentations in the lecture and images, models, bones, and muscles in the lab.

Acoustically determine blood pressure with or without use of auditory aids.

Be able to use a compound microscope to identify cells and tissues, and be able to differentiate colors of stained objects.

Assess movement at a distance ranging from 30-45 centimeters (cm) to 15-20 meters (m) at a discrimination level that permits detection of subtle differences in movement. This includes ability to detect and describe actions of muscles, testing of cranial nerves, testing of reflexes, testing cutaneous sensations, determining blood pressure and respiratory rate.

Be able to discriminate shades of black and white patterns in which the band is not more than 0.5 millimeter (mm) in width. This includes ability to assess ECG tracing and determine heart rate.

Utilize depth perception to allow detection of a 0.5 cm elevation which is no more than 1 cm in diameter on a slightly curved surface having a slightly irregular surface. This includes detection of bony contours and bony articulations.

St. Petersburg College recognizes the importance of equal access for all students.

Accessibility Services is the campus office that works with students who have disabilities to provide and/or arrange reasonable accommodations. Instructors may not grant accommodations without proper notification from this Office. Due to the nature of Biological science courses, including the Anatomy and Physiology courses, accommodations requested for labs and/or a lecture will be determined by a committee that includes the campus Accessibility Coordinator, Academic Chair, Dean, and other professionals deemed appropriate and on a case-by-case bases. These requests must be made prior to the semester starting or in the first few weeks. Students registered with Accessibility Services are encouraged to contact their instructors early in the semester. Students who have, or think they may have, a disability (e.g., learning disability, ADD/ADHD, psychiatric, medical/orthopedic, vision, and/or hearing) are invited to contact Accessibility Services for a confidential discussion. Additional information is available at the SPC Accessibility Services website.

Hyperlinks and Access to Learning Resources

Textbooks Learning Resources Learning Center Tutoring Schedules Student Services

Course Goals The student will: Acquire understanding of the interrelationships of the structure of the

human body and the specific functions of its cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems.

Acquire knowledge of the basic principles of chemistry with the normal maintenance of homeostasis.

Acquire understanding of malfunction of homeostatic mechanisms to evidence of stress and/or disorders in the human body.

Course Objectives

1. The student will recognize body organization and organs by:a. Naming the regions and cavities of the body.b. Identifying the location of a structure as related to body regions.c. Identifying the various planes of section.d. Utilizing appropriate directional terminology to identify the location

of body structures and organs.e. Listing the primary organs in and functions of, the major organ

systems.

2. The student will apply principles of chemistry by:a. Determining pH by analyzing pH of different solutions.b. Determining the action of buffers.c. Contrasting the difference between polar and non-polar solvents,

analyzing the type of bonds they would dissolve, and providing significant examples.

d. Categorizing simple monomers of organic molecules and the polymers that are made from them.

3. The student will explain cell structure and physiology by:a. Identifying parts of the microscope of the microscope with functions.b. Identifying the structure and functions of the cell membrane.c. Identifying major cell organelles and listing their functions.d. Contrasting passive and active transport mechanisms and providing

examples.e. Illustrating the process of mitosis and cytokinesis and listing the roles

of cell organelles.

4. Using the Integumentary System the student will analyze the major tissue types by:

a. Illustrating microscopic anatomy, location and functions of a broad selection of tissues within the four basic tissue types (epithelial, connective, muscular, nervous).

b. Listing the general features of the four major tissue types and using the Integumentary system to demonstrate them.

c. Illustrating microscopic anatomy of the skin and accessory structures.d. Identifying the specific tissue layers of the skin.e. Identifying the accessory structures of the skin and listing their

functions.

5. The student will outline the form and function of the skeletal system by:a. Identifying the types and locations of cartilage and bone tissue.b. Relating structure and functions of types of cartilaginous and bone

tissue.c. Identifying the internal and external structure of a long bone.d. Listing the major bones and their associated contours with related

functions.e. Listing the functional and structural classifications and identifying

locations of the major adult articulations.f. Classifying the movements of the diarthrotic joints.

6. The student will describe the muscular system by:a. Identifying types, functions and locations of muscle tissue.b. Illustrating the organization of a typical skeletal muscle.c. Relating the structure of skeletal muscle fiber to its role in muscle

contraction.d. Identifying the major skeletal muscles of axial and appendicular

regions with their attachments.e. Determining the actions of the major skeletal muscles at various

joints.

7. The student will examine the nervous system by:a. Differentiating the histology of the nervous system and the function of

each cell.b. Identifying the components of a reflex arc.c. Contrasting somatic and autonomic reflexes.d. Identifying meninges, spaces and location of cerebrospinal fluid in the

CNS.e. Identifying major areas/structures of the brain and listing their

functions.f. Identifying the cranial nerves and summarizing their functions.g. Illustrating the structure of the spinal cord and relating structure to

functions.h. Summarizing the functions of the autonomic nervous system.

8. The student will explain the sensory system by:a. Demonstrating cutaneous sensation.

b. Illustrating the gross anatomy of the special senses (sight, hearing, taste and smell).

c. Listing the functions of the special senses (sight, hearing, taste and smell).

d. Matching the pathways for the special senses and the areas they project to in the brain.

START HERE Module Instructions

The course format is very similar to the lecture class with a few variations. It is important to remember that this is a separate class with a separate grade, and all assignments must be done separately in this class even if they have similar sounding names as the lecture class.

When you first login to the course, you will notice an announcement (seen under News). This is a weekly announcement that you should read regularly.

In the first week, after reading the announcement, click Course Content, and read the Syllabus. Then click the START HERE module. The START HERE module contains a series of tasks as well as tutorials to use the course effectively. You must complete/read all the tasks and then take two quizzes:

1) Contract Verification Quiz (which has questions all of which must be answered as "true), and

2) Orientation Quiz (which has questions based on all the tasks you completed, therefore read all the material carefully). You get three attempts for both quizzes so that you get to know the format of the course thoroughly.

Both these quizzes will be counted towards extra credit and will be added to your total quiz score. I would advise you to read the material in the START HERE module thoroughly, and take these quizzes early, so that you are familiar with the layout of the course and what is expected of you apart from the fact that this also gives you some easy extra credit points.

Course Content This lab course is an entirely different course from the lecture course, although the lab course follows the lecture course, and both are meant to complement each other. This course is divided into four units covering various topics as outlined in the Course Schedule available in the START HERE module. It is helpful to print out the schedule and make note of the submission dates.

There is a lab assigned for each topic that includes detailed directions and activities that must be done to count for a lab completion grade. These activities can be done as many times as needed to get a perfect grade. Each lab is followed by a quiz for that lab. At the end of each unit you will have a unit test which includes all the lab topics covered in that unit.

You will be using the Ammerman lab manual for every lab along with some websites. While doing a lab, you will be asked to read the lab exercise from the manual and then perform some online activities within the lab directions to ensure that you have understood the concepts. You will click the "Finish" tab at the end of the lab directions to get a grade for completing the lab. You can redo the lab activities as many times as you want to get a perfect score and then click on "Finish" for the lab. It is very important that you read the required exercise that

is mentioned in the lab directions, as your assignments are based on the lab readings and the activities to be done in the lab. There are pre- and post-lab exercises in the manual which are extremely useful and should be done diligently. After completion of the lab, you take the quiz for that lab topic. Both must be done by the due date for the quiz.

Course Assignments

Labs - to be done before the quiz. May be repeated as many times as possible before hitting " FINISH button " and until the quiz to get a perfect grade. The lab is basically a practical aspect of the lecture. The course is divided into four units, and in each unit there are labs for each topic which contain detailed directions which must be followed strictly in order to ensure success. Among the directions are included certain activities, such as simulated activities, Drag and drop, matching, visiting different websites, performing some activities at home, etc.

Lab Quizzes - two attempts, approximately 1 1/2 minutes per question time limit. After each lab there will be a quiz covering material that is viewed/read, or activities performed. The quizzes are multiple choice, timed, and the number of questions varies. Always review your quizzes after you take them to see how the correct answer has been worded. This will help you answer the questions in the unit tests.

Unit Tests - one attempt, approximately 2 minutes per question time limit. At the end of each unit there is a timed test which covers all the labs in that unit and the information covered in them. Although none of the units are cumulative, you cannot afford to forget what you have learned. All questions in the tests are written questions where you answer the question in your own words. Always read the question carefully, and in case you are not sure what is required in a test, type all the possible answers you think are appropriate; it will benefit you. There are no long winded answers required in the test, and if you read the question carefully the answer is quite apparent. There are 25 questions in each unit test with one to three bonus questions in each test. There are no additional cumulative midterm or final exams.

Proctored Testing

All lab quizzes are non-proctored. However, the Unit tests are proctored.

Proctored exams are no notes, no books, and no use of external sources.

You will be using an at-home proctoring service called Honorlock which is free. Honorlock is an online proctoring service that allows you to take your exam from the comfort of your home. You DO NOT need to create an account, download software, or schedule an appointment in advance. Honorlock is available 24/7 and all that is needed is a computer, a working webcam, and a stable Internet connection. To get started, you will need Google Chrome and the Honorlock Chrome Extension. You can download the extension at www.honorlock.com/extension/install. You do need a microphone and webcam.

If you need to purchase a webcam or microphone, you can look to see if any are available on the College's Barnes & Noble website. Purchasing through Barnes &

Noble will allow you to use you book line-of-credit if you have one.

You can also search Amazon and click "Under $25" to see some options. If purchasing this device creates a hardship, let me know and I will work with you to see what solutions are available.

For more information view the Proctored Testing Information.Discussions and Websites

You are expected to check the Discussions regularly. This is where you and your fellow students may ask questions. You can also check back for answers to your questions and to your classmates' questions which may help you. You should also visit any websites linked to lab topics.

Extra Credit All three of the below quizzes are added to your Labs and Quizzes grade.

Contract Verification Quiz Orientation Quiz Unit 1 Extra Credit Lab Quizzes

Other opportunities for Extra Credit are as follows:

Each Unit Test has three bonus questions worth extra credit. Using Learning Support Centers. Details are below:

o It is encouraged that you use these services, especially if you are struggling. You can get extra credit points by following the directions in the tutor form located in the START HERE module.

o You will need to get the form signed by the tutor at the Learning center with her/his name clearly below the signature when you go for tutoring, and then submit the form in the tutoring dropbox. If you attended an online session, the form must be scanned into the computer and E-mailed to me as verification. This form will allow for a maximum of 10 points. The points are different for the lecture and lab and you need to go separately for the lab or lecture. You will soon realize the value of these centers, and will go for the learning more than the extra credit.

Finally, 4 EC points [ added to the quiz category] are given if 75% of the class fills out the Survey of Student Instruction (SSI) towards the end of the semester.

Grading Scale

Grades are based on:

Laboratory Exercises and Quizzes (50%) Four Unit Tests (50%)—non-cumulative

Note: There are NO makeup exams or quizzes. The lowest test grade and the lowest quiz grade will not be dropped.

Overall final grades will be assigned according to the following scale:

90.01-100%+ = A 80.01-89.99% = B 70.01-79.99% = C 60.01-69.99% = D 0-59.99% = F

How to Check Your Grades

These links will show you how to check your grades and how to review assignment feedback:

Checking Your Grades Reviewing Dropbox Submissions Checking Discussion Grades and Feedback Reviewing Quiz Submissions

Attendance and Withdrawal Policy

College Policy mandates that attendance is taken 3 times during the Session:o At the end of the 1st and 2nd weeks of the semester o After the withdrawal date or the 60% mark

At the beginning of each week I will check MyCourses to see whether you have completed the quiz/test assigned for the previous week and mark you "present" if you have.

If you do not take the quiz/test, you will be marked "absent." o If a student has three or more total absences at the 60% point of the

term, it will be considered that the student has not achieved an adequate level of active participation, and this will result in a "WF" grade being assigned to the student automatically. A grade of "WF" counts as an "F" for GPA purposes.

Students are expected to monitor Grades area to determine whether they are considered actively participating. Students attempting this course for the third time cannot withdraw (State of Florida regulation), and failing to meet the attendance requirement will result in a grade of "WF."

For more information about the attendance policy, click here: How to Be a Successful Student

Student and Instructor Expectations

You need to login daily during the weekdays to check the announcements, emails, Discussions, and your lessons. While I do not keep tabs on you to check whether you are logging in daily, it is expected that you will do so in order to do well in the course and not miss any important information. If there is information you miss because of not logging in regularly, it will affect your progress in the course.

Workload/Time Commitment

You are expected to complete the coursework on time. Print yourself a copy of the Course Schedule located in the START HERE module and adhere to it. Arrange your personal schedule to suit the Course Schedule and not the other way round. Try not to let personal problems get in the way of the course. While I empathize with you, it is not always possible to accommodate trivial individual problems. An online course allows you a certain amount of flexibility, but the course is not flexible. It is similar to a face-face situation in that, due dates have to be met. The course involves a lot of learning, so early/late submissions defeat the purpose.

You must have broadband Internet access during this course. In the first week of class, it is extremely important that you identify an alternate computer to which you have access just in case technical difficulties arise. You should have a backup computer (friend/neighbor's house, etc.) which can be accessed at all times, not just on certain days or times. If not, you are likely to miss a quiz/test and won't get the points.

Important: This course is very structured; all quizzes and tests must be taken by the date posted on the schedule as no late submissions are allowed. You are given enough time to take the quizzes and tests, so please do not email me asking for permission to take a quiz/test early/late. Quizzes and tests do tend to follow a pattern, but not always, so do not fall into the trap of "I thought the quiz wasn't due until Friday" as you will miss the assignment if the due date is earlier. If you need to go out of town, or have some other business then please make sure you have access to a computer. Only documented exceptional circumstances (catastrophic events), allow one to take a quiz/test later than usual. Adjustments to due dates will only be made if the college system experiences difficulties. Diligence pays off and gets you a good grade.

Note: The lab class and lecture class quizzes are different and need to be taken separately. The dates may coincide, and while every attempt has been made to synchronize them, it is not always possible.

Students need to consider work, family, and other responsibilities when determining the appropriate course load.

As outlined in the link to SPC Resources, you will find the Student Handbook in PDF format. For every one-credit hour enrolled, 47 hours of time should be committed. This commitment includes time spent in the online class environment, preparing for coursework, reading, and completing assignments.

For this one-credit-hour class, when spanning 16-weeks, you should expect to spend about 3 hours per week.

Required Interaction

Email and Discussions

No question or problem is silly, so do not hesitate to reach out. It is preferred that you use the MyCourse email for private communications that way I can take action immediately if necessary. Emails will be answered in 24 hours on weekdays barring unusual circumstances and within 48 hours on weekends. Note: Should there be a problem with the MyCourses server, use my SPC email and store it in your contacts via a mobile device or other schedule program (e.g. Microsoft Outlook or Gmail Account).

For general questions or help, post a message to the General Class Discussion located in the START HERE module. This is public as everyone in the class can read your message. Keep appropriate netiquette in mind when you post.

Syllabus Content Change Disclaimer

The instructor retains the right to adjust the course content, schedule or grading policy as deemed necessary to enhance student learning.

Copyright Copyrighted material within this course, or posted on this course website, is used in compliance with United States Copyright Law. Under that law you may use the material for educational purposes related to the learning outcomes of this course. You may not further download, copy, alter, or distribute the material unless in accordance with copyright law or with permission of the copyright holder. For more information on copyright visit: Copyright.gov.

Important Dates

Course Dates:

Course Dates: August 17, 2020—December 11, 2020 Drop Date: August 21, 2020 Last day to withdraw from the course: October 22, 2020 Final Grades Posted: December 11, 2020

Financial Aid Dates: Click on this hyperlink: Financial Aid Dates.Instructional Continuity Plan

To be prepared in the event of weather or other emergency disruptions, review the Emergency Preparedness Procedures for Students. This procedure will be followed with regards to assignments and course operations.

Participation, Conduct, and Netiquette

Participation, Conduct, and Netiquette

Whether email or Discussion, be careful how you word your message. I think we all agree that rudeness should not be tolerated. Simply because one is not in a face-to-face situation, it is still important not to blast off a message saying something which one would not normally say. Politeness goes a long way.

You are always welcome to email me to ask about a question in a quiz/test where you are not convinced about the right answer, but please be careful to do so with absolute civility. A mail that begins with, "I have a problem with Q..." or " I think this is ridiculous that I got Q...wrong" is unlikely to get you what you want. If your email is polite, I will most certainly be happy to look into it, and if needed, will give you credit or explain to you why the answer was wrong.

When sending an email, please address any instructor in a courteous manner such as "Dear Professor" or "Dear Dr" and sign your email in an equally courteous manner

such as "Sincerely, your name." Any rude email or Discussion posting is considered as disruptive behavior, and SPC policies could result in withdrawal from the course.

SPC has outlined expectations for student behavior and interaction for online discussions, email, and other forms of communication. View the Student Expectations in How to Be a Successful Student.

Academic Honesty

I take this subject very seriously and will not tolerate academic dishonesty or inappropriate/disruptive behavior of any kind. HonorLock is used as a means of preventing dishonesty as well as browser extensions being closed. However, if a person is caught cheating during an exam

View the Academic Honesty Policy.Tips for Success

An online course requires a colossal amount of time. If you are taking this online course because the face-to-face time offerings did not match your schedule, but you have ample time within the week to study, and are a highly motivated and disciplined self-learner, then you probably belong here. If you are taking this class online because your schedule is hectic, and you cannot seem to fit the class into your schedule, you should NOT be taking this class online. You will invest more time in this class in the online format, than you would in the classroom.

Buy a notebook binder to keep and organize all your printed materials. Print out a copy of the syllabus, quiz information, and schedule. Review the schedule very carefully. Keep the SPC Technical Support Center number handy: 727-341-4357. You

will need it if you are thrown off a quiz/test, or are having problems bringing up pages.

The New Initiative Program (NIP) at the Health Education Center offers free tutoring and weekly reviews (lecture and lab) for all students entering health-related fields.

You can also receive Anatomy & Physiology tutoring online or in-person. Keep in mind that during our time of crisis, hours and availability are subject to change.

For Each Lab

Go to the module and review the lab topic. Print out instructions for each lab, if you feel the need.

Complete the lab in a systematic manner. Follow all directions and steps mentioned in the lab. If you don't, you are likely to miss important material! Complete all the activities, hit the FINISH button at the bottom of the lab to get your lab grade and be sure to check the gradebook in MyCourses to see that the grade has registered. You can redo the activities as many times as you want to get a perfect grade before hitting the FINISH button for the grade to be submitted to the gradebook.

Be sure to use your lab manual and read it thoroughly. Visit all the websites linked in the lab. As you work through the lab, keep the

lab page open so you can click on the links. While studying for the lab tests, review all of the websites again.

Take the quizzes and tests early so that you do not miss the submission

deadlines in case something comes up at work or in life.

Technology Accessibility

The following sites are useful for technological accessibility.

MyCourses (Brightspace by Desire2Learn) Accessibility Turnitin Accessibility Google (YouTube) Accessibility Ensemble Accessibility

Privacy In order to protect your privacy, it is important that you do not share your login information or passwords with anyone. You are responsible for your own information (pictures, words, documents, phrases, memes, and other information) and how that information is shared with others via social media and in-person. Facebook has now made such comments public; it is imperative you watch what you say and how you say it.

Additional privacy information can be found on the following websites:

SPC Privacy Statement MyCourses (Brightspace by Desire2Learn) Privacy Turnitin Privacy YouTube Privacy Ensemble Privacy

Student Survey of Instruction

A Student Survey of Instruction will be provided to each student at the end of the semester. The survey is designed to improve the quality of instruction at St. Petersburg College. Responses by students to those surveys are confidential and names will not be mentioned and will be used solely for the purpose of improving instruction to future students.

The syllabus addendum located on the next few pages regarding COVID-19 comprises the next few pages of the syllabus. Please read this in its entirety and understand all expectations involved.

Note: Social distancing means specifically physical distancing between you and people. It does not necessarily mean electronic communication or communication via social media platforms is barred.

Syllabus Addendum

ATTENDANCE/ACTIVE PARTICIPATION/WITHDRAWAL POLICIES

Students classified as “No Show” for both of the first two weeks will be “administratively” withdrawn from any class which they are not attending. It is the student’s responsibility to know the attendance policy of the class in which they are enrolled.

The student’s financial aid will be adjusted based on their updated enrollment status.

Depending on the modality of the course, attendance may be online , Live Online, Blended, or on-campus.

For LiveOnline classes attendance will be taken online during the normal class meeting time/days.

Students who are feeling ill for any reason should communicate with their instructor regarding attending online instead of on-campus, and/or the possibility of excused absences. Students are also responsible to discuss completing any missed work with the instructor.

Students who are not actively participating in class as defined in an instructor's syllabus will be reported to the Administration during the week following the last date to withdraw with a “W” (as posted in the academic calendar on the college’s web site).

Students will be able to withdraw themselves at any time during the term. However, requests submitted after the last date to withdraw with a “W” (see academic calendar) will result in a “WF.” Students and instructors will automatically receive an email notification through their SPC email address whenever a withdrawal occurs.

Withdrawing after the “Last Date to Withdraw with a Grade of ‘W’” can have serious consequences. If the student withdraws from a class after the deadline posted in the academic calendar, the student will receive a final grade of ‘WF,' which has the same impact on the student's GPA as a final grade of “F.” A “WF” grade also could impact the student's financial aid, requiring repayment of financial assistance. Students should consult with an academic advisor or financial assistance counselor prior to withdrawing from a class.

ONLINE STUDENT PARTICIPATION AND CONDUCT GUIDELINES

The practices of courtesy and respect that apply in the on-campus classroom also apply online. Any discriminatory, derogatory, or inappropriate comments are unacceptable and subject to the same disciplinary action applied in courses offered on campus.

COVID-19 GUIDELINES

Personal Safety Precautions

Daily requirement to complete the SPC Self-Assessment Symptom Checker that uses CDC guidelines.

Face coverings are required in all SPC buildings. Any student not abiding by the face covering requirement may be asked to leave the facility and

security may be contacted. Repeated non-compliance with face coverings may be referred to the Associate Provost or appropriate Academic Dean.

All students should wash and/or sanitize hands (sanitizer, soap and/or wipes will be made available) upon entering and exiting the building and throughout their time on campus.

Maintain social distancing (at least 6 feet) and wear a mask at all times while inside campus/site buildings

Limit your time inside buildings – be prepared for your visit by making a list of the items you need or tasks you must accomplish while on campus

Repeated non-compliance with face coverings may be referred to the Associate Provost or appropriate Academic Dean.

Reporting COVID-19 or Flu-Like Symptoms

In addition, completing the symptom checker self-assessment (link) each day before you arrive for work or classes, is critical in ensuring that we are able to effectively contract trace.

If you are experiencing any COVID-19 or flu-like symptoms, DO NOT come to campus. Contact your faculty member immediately.

You may return to campus according to the guidelines provided below:According to the CDC, the most common symptoms of COVID-19 include fever or chills, coughing, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, and diarrhea. Symptoms may appear within two days of exposure and vary in severity from person to person. We encourage all students, staff and faculty to complete the

daily symptom checker before attending class or work each day, and stay at home, and follow reporting guidelines.

Students who are exposed to a person with COVID-19 should stay home and notify St. Petersburg College. In general, close contact involves living in the same household as a sick person, caring for a sick person or being within 6 feet of a sick person for a period of 15 minutes or more. Students in close contact with those exposed are recommended to self-quarantine, which is up to 14 days.

Particular campuses or programs may have additional requirements beyond what is below. Please review information provided by your specific program/campus.

Case Information Can I come to campus? Do I Need to Be Tested? Whom Do I Notify?

You tested COVID-19 positive You have been tested and are informed you test positive.

No. You will need to self-quarantine for 14 days and follow CDC guidelines.

After the 14 days, use the symptom checker daily to determine if you should return to campus

If you have already tested positive, you do not need to be tested again.

Contact your faculty member at SPC. Faculty will notify the campus Provost (and specify if the student is a F2F or online student).

SPC will initiate a cleaning protocol that may result in specific locations sanitized for 48-72 hours.

Contact your faculty instructor for remote learning options or make up work.

A household member tests positiveSomeone you live with, a roommate, significant other.

No. You will need to self-quarantine for 14 days and follow CDC guidelines.

After the 14 days, use the symptom checker daily to determine if you should return to campus

It is recommended you be tested.

Even if you elect to get tested yourself and test negative, please self – quarantine for the full 14 days from the date of the positive test of your household member.

Contact your faculty member at SPC. Faculty will notify the campus Provost (and specify if the student is a F2F or online student).

SPC will initiate a cleaning protocol that may result in specific

Following the 14 days continue to use the symptom checker daily to determine if you should return to campus.

locations sanitized for 48-72 hours.

Contact your faculty instructor for remote learning options or make up work.

A close contact tests positive Someone with whom you spent more than 15 minutes in close contact and were within 6 feet of since the day they developed symptoms and/or tested positive for COVID-19.

No. You should self-quarantine for 14 days and follow CDC guidelines.

After 14 days, you should not come to campus if you feel ill. Use the symptom checker daily to determine if you should return to campus.

It is recommended you be tested.

Even if you elect to get tested yourself and test negative, please self – quarantine for the full 14 days from the date of the positive test of your household member.

Following the 14 days continue to use the symptom checker daily to determine if you should return to campus.

Contact your faculty member at SPC. Faculty will notify the campus Provost (and specify if the student is a F2F or online student).

SPC will initiate a cleaning protocol that may result in specific locations sanitized for 48-72 hours.

Contact your faculty instructor for remote learning options or make up work.

Coworker, classmate, friend or casual contact tests positiveSomeone you were NOT within 6 feet of for more than 15 minutes or with whom you shared secretions.

You can come to campus as long as you do not have any symptoms and you were not in close contact.

You should not come to campus if you feel ill. Use the symptom checker daily to determine if you should return to campus.

If no symptoms occur, you may not need medical care. You should continue to use the symptom checker daily to determine if you should return to campus.

No notification needed unless you become ill.

You feel ill and unsure if You should not come to If no symptoms occur, Contact your faculty

you have been exposed to COVID-19

You have been not been tested but feel ill.

campus on the day you feel ill. Use the symptom checker daily to determine if you should return to campus.

you do not need medical care. You should continue to use the symptom checker daily to determine if you should return to campus.

If symptoms occur self-quarantine for at least 14 days. It is also recommended you be tested.

instructor for remote learning options or make up work.

Make up work

Your success is very important to us, and we are here to help you achieve your academic goals. While students are expected to complete the scheduled assignments within their respective due dates, we also understand that given the circumstances surrounding Covid-19, there may be unexpected and/or extenuating circumstances which occur. Therefore, we encourage you to communicate and work closely with the faculty to discuss a mutually agreeable plan to submit any late assignments when those circumstances arise.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to your instructor. They are here to help.