- Autumn 2018
Syllabus Description:
CLAS 205B — Bioscientific Vocabulary
Autumn 2018, MWF 8.30-9.20, CHL 101
Instructor: Diana Molkova
Email: dmolkova@uw.edu
Mailbox: Classics Dept. Office, Denny 262
Office: Denny Hall 400K
Office Hours: TTh 11.30-12.30 and by appointment
Department Phone: 2065432266
Department Course Coordinator:
Professor Alain M. Gowing
M262C Denny Hall, Department of Classics
Email: alain@u.washington.edu
Required Text:
- Donald M. Ayers, Bioscientific Terminology: Words from Latin and Greek Stems (The University of Arizona Press)
Recommended Reference Texts:
- Any reputable English dictionary with etymological entries, such as The American Heritage Dictionary (3rd ed.), or Webster’s New World Dictionary.
- Online resources:
Google dictionary (google “define + word”)
Online Etymology Dictionary (http://www.etymonline.com)
Merriam-Webster Dictionary (https://www.merriam-webster.com)
COURSE AIMS:
The primary goal of this course is to improve your understanding of technical vocabulary used in the biological sciences. You will learn to assess the meaning of words by breaking them down into component parts that derive from Latin and ancient Greek. By the end of the quarter you should be at ease in identifying rare medical or scientific terminology. No knowledge of Latin or Greek is required.
Successful completion of this class requires a great deal of memorization. Students must keep up with the assignments and review the contents of each lesson regularly.
CLASS CONDUCT:
Out of courtesy to your classmates and to me, please come to class on time and prepared to contribute.
If absence is unavoidable due to illness or other legitimate circumstance (that is, family emergency, religious or cultural obligation, court date, university-sponsored competition or field trip), please contact me via e-mail to let me know before class. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed in class, to catch up on any missed homework, to schedule make-ups for any quizzes or exams, and to make sure I give you any relevant points.
I answer class-related e-mails only on weekdays (M-F) during work hours (8.00-17.00). Please keep in mind that our e-mail correspondence is a public record according to RCW 42.56, the Washington State Public Records Act, and I have the right to share it with my supervisor or other authorities if I think it is necessary (more information at https://itconnect.uw.edu/work/appropriate-use/public-records-act/).
I cannot discuss grades during class or via e-mail due to university policy, but only during office hours or by appointment.
GRADING:
Homework: To help you stay on track with memorization, there are 5 homework assignments in the format of canvas quiz that consist of vocabulary items from recent reading. They are open-note, and are each worth 10 points.
Tests: There will be three tests, worth 70 points each, given over the course of the quarter. Make-up opportunities will only be given due to a legitimate absence, as defined above, and then only if the absent student promptly e-mails me to reschedule.
Final Exam: The final exam for this course is worth 140 points and is cumulative. The final exam will be held on: Tuesday, December 11, 8.30-10.20 in CHL 101. In accordance with university policy, the final exam will be administered only on this date and at this time. Final Examination Guidelines, including policy on ‘unavoidable absence’: https://www.washington.edu/students/reg/examguide.html
Bonus points: Bonus points will be offered in the quizzes and in the final. Even if a student has achieved the maximum score for a given quiz or final without the bonus points, any earned bonuses will be ‘banked’ for use towards the student’s overall points total for the course.
Grading breakdown:
Quizzes 5 x 10: 50 points
Tests 3 x 70: 210 points
Final Exam: 140 points
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Total: 400 points
4.0: 400-381 3.0: 320-312 2.0: 230-221 1.0: 139-120
3.9: 380-371 2.9: 311-302 1.9: 220-211 0.9: 119-109
3.8: 370-366 2.8: 301-293 1.8: 210-201 0.8: 108-98
3.7: 365-361 2.7: 292-284 1.7: 200-191 0.7: 97-87
3.6: 360-356 2.6: 283-275 1.6: 190-181 0.0: 86 or fewer*
3.5: 355-351 2.5: 274-266 1.5: 180-171
3.4: 350-345 2.4: 265-257 1.4: 170-161
3.3: 344-337 2.3: 256-248 1.3: 160-151
3.2: 336-329 2.2: 247-239 1.2: 150-141
3.1: 328-321 2.1: 238-231 1.1: 140-131
*Note: In order to pass this class, you must receive 87 points or greater.
SCHEDULE
All readings and assignments are due on the day they are listed on the syllabus.
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Monday
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Wednesday |
Friday |
Week 1 (9/24-9/30) |
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Introduction |
Lesson 1 |
Week 2 (10/1-10/7) |
Lessons 2 and 3
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Lessons 4 and 5 |
Lesson 6 |
Week 3 (10/8-10/14) |
Lessons 7 and 8
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HOMEWORK 1 Lesson 9 |
TEST 1 (1-9) |
Week 4 (10/15-10/21) |
Lessons 10 and 11
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Lessons 12 and 13 |
Lesson 14 |
Week 5 (10/22-10/28) |
Lessons 15 and 16
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Lessons 17 and 18 |
Lesson 19 |
Week 6 (10/29-11/4) |
HOMEWORK 2 Lesson 20
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TEST 2 (10-20) |
Lessons 21 and 22 |
Week 7 (11/5-11/11) |
Lessons 23 and 24
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Lessons 25 and 26 |
Lesson 27
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Week 8 (11/12-11/18) |
NO CLASS
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Lessons 28 and 29 |
HOMEWORK 3 Lesson 30 |
Week 9 (11/19-11/25) |
TEST 3 (21-30)
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Lessons 31 and 32 |
NO CLASS |
Week 10 (11/26-12/2) |
HOMEWORK 4 Lessons 33 and 34
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Lessons 35 and 36 |
Lesson 37 |
Week 11 (12/3-12/9) |
Lessons 38 and 39
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Lesson 40 |
HOMEWORK 5 Review
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Final Exam: Tuesday, December 11, 8.30-10.20 in CHL 101
I reserve the right to modify the syllabus.