Chapter 6 Be Professional

6.1 Overview

This section lays out some of the professional behaviors stated in courses’ Sakai documents. Many of the behaviors listed here appear in syllabi as well as PPT slides from introductory course lectures.

6.1.1 Don’t plagiarize 14/30

Many course documents refer to the section about plagiarism in the student manual to remind students not to plagiarize material or others’ writing.

CHEM 450

The St. George’s University Student Manual (2008/2009, page 45) states as
follows: “Plagiarism is regarded as a cardinal offence in academia because
it constitutes theft of the work of someone else which is then purported as
the original work of the plagiarist.”

BIOL 220, BIOL 321, BIOL 460, CHEM 224, CHEM 450, ENGL 213, MATH 131, NUTR 301, PCLN 301, PCLN 302, PCLN 303, PSYC 201, SSCI 412

6.1.2 Attend lab and lecture sessions 12/30

Many course documents encourage students to arrive to all lectures and lab sessions on time.

ENGL 213

Students are expected to attend all classes for which they have registered.

BIOL 101, BIOL 220, BIOL 221, BIOL 401, BIOL 441, ENGL 213, MATH 131, NUTR 301, PCLN 301, PSYC 201, PSYC 411, SSCI 412

6.1.3 Make an appointment with faculty 12/30

Some documents tell students, if they want to speak with faculty, to make an appointment, often in person.

BIOL 101

All faculty appointments need to be made in person with the course secretary
at the main anatomy office (across from Modica Hall) between the hours of
09:30–15:30 only.

BIOL 101, BIOL 220, BIOL 221, BIOL 320, BIOL 401, BIOL 441, CHEM 224, MATH 131, NUTR 301, PCLN 302, PSYC 201, PSYC 411

6.1.4 Submit a medical excuse 11/30

Many documents tell students to submit a medical excuse form or doctor’s note if they miss sessions.

PCLN 301

These cannot be made up outside of class unless under special circumstances
(for example, illness with Dr.’s note).

BIOL 101, BIOL 220, BIOL 221, BIOL 320, BIOL 401, BIOL 441, BIOL 460, PCLN 301, PCLN 303, PSYC 411, SSCI 412

6.1.5 Email faculty 10/30

Students have to send faculty email under different circumstances.

PSYC 411

Please feel free to email me with any questions or if you would like to
share your experience. Feedback on what you enjoyed or would like me to
improve are also welcomed.

BIOL 101, BIOL 221, BIOL 401, BIOL 441, BIOL 460, CHEM 450, PCLN 301, PCLN 302, PSYC 201, PSYC 411

6.1.6 Be on time to sessions 9/30

Course documents ask students to arrive on time to sessions.

BIOL 320

Make up sessions will not be offered and you must come on time.

BIOL 101, BIOL 220, BIOL 221, BIOL 320, BIOL 401, BIOL 441, BIOL 460, PCLN 303, PSYC 201

6.1.7 Turn off or silence cell phones 9/30

Students are asked to turn off or silence cell phones in many course docs.

PSYC 201

Before entering the class, students are required to turn off all cell
phones, beepers and any other form of technology that could disrupt the
class.

BIOL 101, BIOL 220, BIOL 320, BIOL 321, BIOL 441, BIOL 460, CHEM 224, PCLN 303, PSYC 201

6.1.8 Actively participate 8/30

Many course docs have a line, asking students to actively participate in labs or in class.

ENGL 213

Active class participation is expected.

BIOL 101, BIOL 220, BIOL 401, BIOL 441, BIOL 460, ENGL 213, NUTR 301, PSYC 201

6.1.9 Submit assignments on time 7/30

Some courses’ Sakai docs tell students to submit assignments on time.

BIOL 220

Assignments must be submitted during the specified time. Late submissions
would not be accepted at any time after the given late submission date.

BIOL 101, BIOL 220, BIOL 460, MATH 131, PCLN 301, PCLN 302, PCLN 303

6.1.10 Respect others 7/30

Respecting others is a behavior that comes up across documents.

MATH 131

Classroom Etiquette: Respect for the lecturer and other classmates is
required.

BIOL 101, BIOL 220, BIOL 320, BIOL 441, BIOL 460, MATH 131, PSYC 201

6.1.11 Ask for help 7/30

Some course docs explicitly encourage students to ask for help when they need it.

BIOL 331

WHEN IN DOUBT ABOUT ANYTHING – ASK YOUR INSTRUCTOR.

BIOL 101, BIOL 220, BIOL 221, BIOL 331, BIOL 401, BIOL 441, BIOL 460

6.1.12 Dress appropriately 5/30

Appropriate dress for class and labs comes up here and there.

BIOL 220

Students are expected to dress appropriately.

BIOL 101, BIOL 220, BIOL 331, BIOL 401, BIOL 441

6.1.13 Check email 4/30

Some courses ask students to check email, usually daily.

BIOL 401

Check SGU email daily; this is the only official email account that is used
to relay messages between University and students.

BIOL 101, BIOL 401, BIOL 441, BIOL 460

6.1.14 Use OK language 3/30

Some courses remind students to use appropriate language.

BIOL 101

Use only professional language relevant to course material: no derogative
remarks or inappropriate language is allowed.

BIOL 101, BIOL 441, SSCI 412