What is lab attendance?

-Attendance is mandatory (leaving after a quiz is a full absence)

- Any students with TWO UNEXCUSED ABSENCES will receive a ZERO FOR THE SEMESTER

What is a tardy?

Arriving after the door has closed but before lecture has ended.

-Tardiness to the lab is half an absence.

What is the lab make-up policy?

There are no make up labs for any reason.

-Only valid current excuses within one week of the missed lab are accepted.

Examples of good excuses. (all documens need to be signed)

-Sickness: need doctor’s valid excuse

-Military: copy of orders

-Car issues: parts bill, wrecker bill, police report etc.

-UAB official business: letter from sponsor

-Death in immediate family: copy of an obituary

-Legal issues (jury duty, subpoena, jail, etc.): official documentation

Examples of bad excuses. (Be honest!)

-weddings

-no babysitter

-vacation

-hangover

-other jobs

What is the exam make-up policy?

-Let the lab coordinator know within 24 hours

-documentation/excuse will be required within one week

-exams can be in any form and are right after the lab final

What are the rules for clean up?

REMOVE ALL TAPES AND THROW GLOVES AWAY IN BIOHAZARD CANS– points will be deducted if not

What are not allowed in the lab? (dress code)

-No food, drinks, children, tobacco, or chewing gum is allowed in the lab or open lab (EVEN on your exam days)

-Shoes must be closed for your safety. No sandals, high heels, or open-toed shoes are allowed

-torso must be completely covered and no bell top sleeves and long hair tied up

-baseball hats and caps must be removed during exams

What is allowed in the lab? (dress code)

full length pants are required (no shorts/dresses above the knee, and no mesh leggings)

What happens when you have incorrect attire in the lab?

Incorrect attire will not be allowed to participate in lab sessions and considered an unexcused absence.

Can you have lab coats and goggles?

yes, but they need to stay in the lab during the semester if you choose to wear it.

What room can you not enter without permission?

Rooms 2111 (microbiology lab)

-Unauthorized entry will result in a two-letter grade deduction from your final grade.

Can you press the blue button?

No! Doing so will result in an automatic ZERO for lab.

Is the lecture required with the lab?

YES

True or false. Any materials covered in the lab are fair game for quizzes/exams, regardless of whether it is in the manual or not.

True

Is any electronic device allowed in lab?

NO! Violation will be considered disruptive behavior and will result in point deduction.

If we have a problem in lab who do we contact first?

First your lab instructor than the lab coordinator

Is there extra credit?

Nope

True or false. The lab coordinator reserves the right, at its discretion to change, modify add or remove these lab rules at any time by announcing the amended rules.

True

Cheating, in any form, will be dealt with most severely. An academic misconduct charge will be filed subsequently. You are recorded so you know.

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What is the most important aspect of safety?

training

What are our class evacuation points?

by sterne library or if thats not an option out by the mini park

Where are all safety equipment located? (eyewash, shower, fire extinguisher)

In the front of the room by the door we enter in.

What are the common routes of entry for chemicals?

1. inhalation

2. skin absorption

3. Ingestion

4. injection

What are the most common route of entry?

Inhalation/absorption

danger vs warning

danger - more severe

warning - less severe

Category 1 vs 4 hazards

category 1 - most severe

category 4 - least severe

What number do you call for UAB police?

(205)-934-3535