College of Science Syllabi Information

At TAMU-CC, your safety is a top concern. We actively prepare for natural disasters or human-caused incidents with the ultimate goal of maintaining a safe and secure campus.

• For any emergency, dial the University Police Department (UPD) at 361-825-4444 or dial 911. It's a good idea to have the UPD emergency number (and non-emergency number 361-825-4242) saved in your cell phone.
• There are nearly 200 classroom telephones throughout campus. If you feel threatened or need help and don't have a cell phone, dial 4444 (emergency) or 4242 (non-emergency) to be connected to UPD.
• If we hear a fire alarm, we will immediately evacuate the building and proceed outside and away from the building a minimum of one hundred feet.
  • Proceed to the nearest building exit or evacuation stairway. Do not use the elevator. People who need help navigating stairs should proceed to a marked Area of Rescue Assistance, if possible.
  • People with disabilities should speak with their instructor about how to best assist them in case of an emergency.
  • Review the evacuation route (see posted building evacuation map).
• TAMU-CC employs the Code Blue Emergency Notification System, an alert system which connects the campus community during emergency situations.
  • The notifications include emails, text and pre-recorded messages, as
  • Code Blue emergencies may include severe weather warnings, threats, school closures, delays, evacuations and other incidents which disrupt regular campus activities.
  • Students can update personal contact information anytime at https://emergency.tamucc.edu/contactform/
• Shelter-in-Place via Code
  • "Shelter-in-place" means to take immediate shelter where you are and may be implemented for severe weather, hazardous material spills, active shooters or other dangerous situations.
  • If there is a shelter-in-place for a tornado warning, the preferred location is the bottom floor of the building you’re in, away from windows and doors.
• Active Threat Protocol
  • There are three things you could do that make a difference if there is an active threat: Run, Hide, and/or Fight. For more information about the Run, Hide, Fight protocol, including what to do when law enforcement arrives, visit page 3 of the Quick Reference Guide to Campus Emergencies https://www.tamucc.edu/finance-and-administration/facility-administration/ehs/assets/documents/finalbooklet.pdf

For the Quick Campus Guide to Campus Emergencies (including a list of Areas of Rescue Assistance and additional protocols on assisting persons with physical disabilities, hurricanes, bomb threats, animal bites, crime reporting, elevator entrapment, etc.), visit  https://www.tamucc.edu/finance-and-administration/facility-administration/ehs/assets/documents/finalbooklet.pdf

In the event of an unforeseen adverse event, such as a major hurricane and classes could not be held on the campus of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi; this course would continue through the use of Canvas and/or email. In addition, the syllabus and class activities may be modified to allow continuation of the course. Ideally, University facilities (i.e., emails, web sites, and Canvas) will be operational within two days of the closing of the physical campus. However, students need to make certain that the course instructor has a primary and a secondary means of contacting each student.

University students are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the highest standards of academic honesty. Academic misconduct for which a student is subject to penalty includes all forms of cheating, such as illicit possession of examinations or examination materials, falsification, forgery, complicity, or plagiarism. (Plagiarism is the presentation of the work of another as one's own work.) The instructor of record determines the penalty for academic misconduct or complicity in an act of academic misconduct on an assignment or test.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, as an academic community, requires that each individual respect the needs of others to study and learn in a peaceful atmosphere. Under Article Ill of the Student Code of Conduct, classroom behavior that interferes with either (a) the instructor's ability to conduct the class or (b) the ability of other students to profit from the instructional program may be considered a breach of the peace and is subject to disciplinary sanction outlined in article VII of the Student Code of Conduct. Students engaging in unacceptable behavior may be instructed to leave the classroom. This prohibition applies to all instructional forums, including classrooms, electronic classrooms, labs, discussion groups, field trips, etc.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has a diverse student population that represents the population of the state. Our goal is to provide you with a high-quality educational experience that is free from repression. You are responsible for following the rules of the University, city, state and federal government. We expect that you will behave in a manner that is dignified, respectful and courteous to all people, regardless of sex, ethnic/racial origin, religious background, sexual orientation or disability. Behaviors that infringe on the rights of another individual will not be tolerated.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is committed to fostering a culture of caring and respect that is free from discrimination, relationship violence and sexual misconduct, and ensuring that all affected students have access to services. For information on reporting Civil Rights complaints, options and support resources (including pregnancy support accommodations) or university policies and procedures, please contact the University Title IX Coordinator, Rosie Ruiz, at  Rosie.Ruiz@tamucc.edu ext. 5826, or visit website edcs.tamucc.edu.

Limits to confidentiality. Essays, journals, and other materials submitted for this class are generally considered confidential pursuant to the University's student record policies. However, students should be aware that University employees, including instructors, are not able to maintain confidentiality when it conflicts with their responsibility to report alleged or suspected civil rights discrimination that is observed by or made known to an employee in the course and scope of their employment. As the instructor, I must report allegations of civil rights discrimination, including sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking, or sexual harassment to the Title IX Coordinator if you share it with me. These reports will trigger contact with you from the Civil Rights/Title IX Compliance office who will inform you of your options and resources regarding the incident that you have shared. If you would like to talk about these incidents in a confidential setting, you are encouraged to make an appointment with counselors in the University Counseling Center.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring accommodation, please call or visit Disability Services at (361) 825-5816 in Corpus Christi Hall 116.

If you are a returning veteran and are experiencing cognitive and/or physical access issues in the classroom or on campus, please contact the Disability Services office for assistance at (361) 825-5816.

The university aims to provide students with essential knowledge and tools to understand and support mental health. As part of our commitment to your well-being, we offer access to Telus Health, a service available 24/7/365 via chat, phone, or webinar. Scan the QR code to download the app and explore the resources available to you for guidance and support whenever you need it.

The College of Science requires that students meet with an Academic Advisor as soon as they are ready to declare a major. The Academic Advisor will set up a degree plan, which must be signed by the student, a faculty mentor, and the department chair. The Islander Advising Center is located in the Faculty Center 104 or can be reached at (361) 825-3453 or academicadvising@tamucc.edu.

We hope that you never find it necessary to drop a class. However, events can sometimes occur that make dropping a course necessary or wise. Please consult with your academic advisor, the Financial Aid Office, and instructor, before you decide to drop a course.

Just stopping attendance and participation WILL NOT automatically result in your being dropped from the class. Should dropping the course be the best course of action, you must initiate the process by following the instructions on the Registrar's Dropping/Withdrawing page at https://www.tamucc.edu/academics/registrar/forms-applications/dropping-withdrawing.php. Please check the Academic Calendar (below) for the last date to drop a class.

As stated in university procedure 13.02.99.C0.03, Student Grade Appeals, a student who believes that their final grade reflects academic evaluation which is arbitrary, prejudiced, or inappropriate in view of the standards and practices outlined in the class syllabus, may appeal the final grade given for the course. The burden of proof is upon the student to demonstrate the appropriateness of the appeal.

Students are encouraged to first discuss their final grade with the instructor prior to filing a grade appeal. For complete details on the grade appeal process, including the timeline, please review university procedure 13.02.99.C0.03, Student Grade Appeal Procedures at  https://www.tamucc.edu/faculty/faculty-affairs/assets/student-grade-appeal-packet.pdf. For assistance and/or guidance in the grade appeal process, students may contact the Chair of the appropriate department.

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