RAT #1 - Syllabus Review Flashcards
What is the policy regarding the scheduling of activities for this course?
a.
Nothing regarding the course schedule is subject to change (i.e., nothing
about the schedule will ever change).
b.
The overall schedule is subject to change regarding course content and/or
the order in which material will be covered. However, the dates of RATs and
Exams will never change.
c.
The overall schedule is regarding course content and/or the order in which
material will be covered is NOT subject to change. However, the dates of
RATs and Exams might change depending on how the course proceeds.
d. Everything regarding the course schedule is subject to change.
b. The overall schedule is subject to change regarding course content and/or
the order in which material will be covered. However, the dates of RATs and
Exams will never change.
Which of the following is true regarding course policies?
a. Cell phones can be used during a class session at any time.
b. Honor’s Credit will not be provided for this course.
c. Attendance will be monitored for each class session.
d. Academic dishonesty is a completely unacceptable mode of conduct.
d. Academic dishonesty is a completely unacceptable mode of conduct.
Readiness Assessment Tests (RATs) will be required before any new topic is reviewed during class session. The purpose of the RATs is to:
a. Function as a final student evaluation for understanding of a course
topic.
b. Provide additional means for extra credit points.
c. Familiarize you with the new material before a class session.
d. Allow students to review material covered in a class session
c. Familiarize you with the new material before a class session.
Which of the following is NOT a policy for the Readiness Assessment Tests (RATs).
a. Makeups are not allowed even for technical difficulties.
b. Makeups are allowed.
c. The schedule for RATs (content and dates) are provided on the final page
of the syllabus.
d. Only 18 of the 24 RATs will count towards the final grade.
b. Makeups are allowed.
The course textbook is not required for this course but is highly recommended
TRUE
What is the policy for missing an exam?
a. Makeup exams are allowed at any time.
b. If proper evidence is provided for missing an exam, a makeup can be
scheduled at the professor’s convenience but prior to distribution of the
graded exam.
c. If proper evidence is provided for missing an exam, a makeup can be
scheduled at any time.
d. No makeups are allowed whatsoever.
b. If proper evidence is provided for missing an exam, a makeup can be scheduled at the professor’s convenience but prior to distribution of the graded exam.
The final grade for the course will be based on which elements?
a. Exams, RATs, iClicker, team assignments, team reviews, and a final
b. RATs, team assignments, team reviews, exams, and a final
c. RATs and exams
d. RATs, team assignments, team reviews, exams, a final, and extra credit
a. Exams, RATs, iClicker, team assignments, team reviews, and a final
What will we be doing over the entirety of this course?
a. Obtaining knowledge about information flow in eukaryotic cells.
b. Learning fundamental concepts in molecular cell biology in prokaryotic and
eukaryotic cells.
c. Acquiring an integrated view of the current understanding of how eukaryotic cells work at the molecular level.
d. Learning about how genetic information is organized.
INCORRECT ANSWER
b. Learning fundamental concepts in molecular cell biology in prokaryotic and
eukaryotic cells.
POSSIBLY
c. Acquiring an integrated view of the current understanding of how eukaryotic cells work at the molecular level.
If a student wants to contest the wording of a quiz or exam question (i.e., the wording
of a question is misleading and allows for mutliple interpretations and/or answers),
what options are available to you?
a. No options are available - nothing can be done.
b. The student can email the professor and argue the case that multiple
interpretations or answers could be obtained from the question. Credit for
the question will be provided if the argument is logical and sound.
c. The student can discuss with the professor (after class or during office
hours) and argue the case that multiple interpretations or answers could be
obtained from the question. Credit for the question will be provided if the
argument is logical and sound.
d. The student can email the professor and argue the case that multiple
interpretations or answers could be obtained from the question. Credit for
the question will be automatic.
b. The student can email the professor and argue the case that multiple interpretations or answers could be obtained from the question. Credit for the question will be provided if the argument is logical and sound.
The final grade of a student for this course is “rounded” by Dr. Garza. So, if a student
earns a 79.4% for the course, which of the following is true?
a. The student failed the course
b. The student earned a 79%, which equals a “C”
c. The student earned a 79.5%, which is a “B”
d. The student earned an 80%, which is a “B”
b. The student earned a 79%, which equals a “C”
