Humboldt State University ® Department of Chemistry

Richard A. Paselk

Biochemical Toxicology

Chem 451		R. Paselk
Spring 2008	Syllabus	Office: SA560a
Office Hours: T 1000-1150, W 1600-1650, Th 1000-1050, F 1400-1450; other times by appointment		Phone: x 5719 Home: 822-1116
		e-mail: rap1@axe

Lecture Schedule: See Biochemical Toxicology on my Web Page (http://www.humboldt.edu/~rap1)

Texts:

Required: Timbrell, Principles of Biochemical Toxicology 3nd ed, Taylor & Francis (2000)

My attitude towards texts is that they are references-to repeat, expand, clarify (or confuse!), and otherwise aid you in your endeavor to understand chemistry. I do not "require" that you buy a text-you're an adult, you should know what you require to "get through" a course-it's your decision. However, I strongly recommend purchasing a book. Timbrell will be the central text for most of this course. Timbrell and I may sometimes disagree. If you discover such a disagreement let's discuss it - I may decide to go along with Timbrell, agree to disagree and accept both points of view, or try to convince you as to why I'm correct (perhaps newer literature has moved the field, etc.).

Grading:

Midterm exam: 100 pts. Seminar: Outline @ 100 pts 100 pts Presentation @ 50 pts 50 pts Final exam: 200 pts Total = 450 pts

A Word About Exams

Note the in-class exams dates and be certain you can make them. I do not generally give make-up exams. If you think you can't make an exam, please call me in advance. If you can't reach me, leave a message on my voice mail or via email. DO NOT ASSUME ANYTHING UNTIL YOU GET A RESPONSE!

 

Drop Policy

I will give you until I return the first hour exam to drop this class with a "W." After that time, failure or other academic problems will not be considered to be among the category of "serious and compelling reasons" needed to drop a course. Serious and compelling reasons are generally considered to be problems outside of the student's control such as serious illness or hospitalization. If you do have a problem, please notify me as soon as possible if you think it may require your dropping the class.

 

Incompletes

Incompletes are generally reserved for students who are unable to complete the class for serious and compelling reasons which occur after the last drop period.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

If you have a documented learning disability and would like to discuss academic accommodations, please contact me as soon as possible. Our campus Student Disability Resource Center (SDRC) can assist you with the accommodation process and can be reached at (707) 826-5392 (TDD). The SDRC is located in House 71 (Little Apartments) off Library Circle.

Last modified 17 January 2008

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