Restorative Art 3304 (CRN 20941) 
Restorative Art Lab 3304L (CRN 20944)

Course Handbook (with syllabus)

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Table of Contents

Syllabus
*Objectives
*Texts
*Office Hours
*Course Outline

Course Information, Rules & Policies
*Class Meetings
*Grading
*Attendance
*Daily Reading
*Make-up Policy
*Other Course
    Rules
*Exam Policy
*Handout Policy
*Copy Machine

Instructor's Expectations

Exams: Rules & Tips
*Rules
*Exam Review
*Review of
    Completed
     Exam
*Exam Format
*Computer Exams
*Study Tips

Appointments With Instructor
For exam support

Website Information

Academic Dishonesty

Final Exam Schedule

Weather & Emergency Closings

 

 

 

 

 

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Student Handbook
Restorative Art & Restorative Art Lab
FNRL 3304 & 3304L
Spring 2007

 

Table of Contents (with Links)

    Topic                             ________________________________________________________________________________

Syllabus

Course Outline

Course Information, Rules, & Policies

Instructor’s Expectations

Examinations & Quizzes (Rules & Study Hints)

Appointments—Visiting the Instructor

Appointments—Support for Exam Preparation

Funeral Service Website Information

Academic Dishonesty Policy

Final Examination Schedule

Weather and/or Emergency Closings  

 

Forms & Other Documents (to view, click on the title below)

     Student Handbook

     

      Course Grade Worksheet

     

 

 

Syllabus—RESTORATIVE ART - Course 3304 (4 hours)

                  RESTORATIVE ART LABORATORY - Course 3304L

Catalog Description:  Anatomical modeling; facial expressions; familiarization  with tools, materials, and techniques of rebuilding the human face and body.   Color as involved in cosmetics and lighting.  Development of special laboratory skills.

Prerequisites:  FNRL 3304L must be taken concurrently.

Course Objectives:

 1.  Recognize the importance of obtaining written permission to perform any  restorative 
     
procedure. 

 2.  Relate specified types of restoration to the correct embalming procedures.

 3.  Select, from a specified cosmetic medium, the correct colorants to achieve a natural
     
appearance under various conditions.

 4.  Identify and describe the various cosmetic and restorative treatments, materials, and
     
equipment;

 5.  Identify and describe the forms of the head and face from the direct and profile views;

 6.  Describe and explain facial proportions and how they relate to natural form of the facial
     features and facial restoration;

 7.  Identify and describe the four major facial features and their variations;

 8.  Identify and describe the natural and acquired facial markings to the features of the face 
      and neck.

9.  Classify and explain the principles of pigmentary mixtures, and relate their application   to  cosmetic compounds

10.  Classify and explain the principles of transmitted and reflected light and color and their 
 
ability to alter natural appearance.

11.  Name and locate the major bony structures of the skull and explain how each influences
   surface form;

12.  Name and locate the major muscles of the face and explain how each influences  surface
  form and expression.

 

Texts: 

      *  Mayer, J. Sheridan. Restorative Art. Professional Training Schools.  1991.

     *  Mayer, J. Sheridan. Color & Cosmetics.  Professional Training Schools.  1991.

*  Sokoll, Gary. The Art of Facial Reconstruction. Pretty Good Publishing. 1998.

 

Optional Text:

      *   Mayer, Robert G., Embalming:  History, Theory & Practice, 4th. Ed., McGraw –  Hill. 
          
2006. 

 

Other Course Materials:  

            *  Restorative Course Pack  3304 & 3304L (Spring 2007)
              
(Available at Kopy Kat, 401 N. University Drive, Edmond, OK)
            

                                                          

Resources:  Students are encouraged to utilize a variety of resources, including the following: course textbooks, course pack materials, other textbooks & support materials readily available in the UCO Library, class notes, instructor (by appointment during office hours), professional trade journals, and educational materials produced by embalming chemical manufacturing companies.

 

Instructional Method/Delivery: Lecture and class discussion; wax modeling and demonstration, & general restorative procedures and cosmetic application on cadavers.

 

Grading System: There will be no less than three semester examinations. In addition there will be a final examination of sufficient length to warrant the two hour examination period as set aside on the course schedule.   The laboratory portion of the course will consist of wax modeling, cosmetic projects, restorative work with a cadaver, and quizzes/exams. Points will be earned for all completed examinations, quizzes and projects. The final course grade will be based on the number of points earned in both the lecture and laboratory portion of the course.   In addition , to pass this course, the student must average 70 % on the four lecture examinations and lab examinations, regardless of the number of lab points accumulated

A = 90% - 100%
B = 80% - 89%
C = 75% - 79%
D = 70% - 74%
F = Below 70%

To pass this course, a minimum of 70 % average score must be maintained on all lecture and lab exams. The student must score a minimum of 385 points on the four lecture exams and two lab exams only. A student accumulating less than 385 points on said exams will receive a course grade of “F.” This requirement is independent of any lab points accumulated.

 

 

** In the following pages of this handbook, specific information is provided in the areas of: total point values for each exam, total point values for each lab quiz, total point value for all the lab component, attendance policy, reading assignments, make-up policy for missed quizzes and exams, handout policy, and other course rules.

 

Attendance Policy: Students may miss thirteen "class sessions" without and adverse effect on his/her course grade. A lecture (full 50 minutes) session and a lab session (full 100 minutes) are considered "class sessions" by the instructor. For the purpose of determining the total number of absences, both lecture and lab attendance records will be considered. The total number of lecture absences will be added to the total number of lab absences to determine total class session absences. A student is considered present for the purpose of attendance when he or she attends the full 50 minute time period for lecture sessions and full 100 minute time period for lab sessions only. Students leaving the classroom before any given lecture or lab session is complete will be considered absent for that lecture or lab session in question, unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructor. Any student considered absent for more than thirteen lecture or lab sessions (cumulative) will receive a course grade of F. The instructor will take roll at the beginning of every class session (or during the class session) in an effort to maintain attendance records. Any student not present (tardy) during roll call will be considered absent. No absence, regardless of the reason will be excused. There is no provision for excused absences.                                                                  

                                                                                   

The University of Central Oklahoma complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act 1990. Students with disabilities who need special accommodations must make their request by contacting the Coordinator of Disability Support Services , Kimberly Fields at 974-2549. The office is located in the Nigh University Center, Room 309. Students should notify the instructor of special accommodation needs by the end of the first week of class.

Dr. Kenneth Curl, Ed.D.

Professor
CHS 164
974 - 5379

kcurl@uco.edu

 

Office Hours:   (By Appointment Only)

 

 

Course Outline

 

      I.   Orientation

     II.   Surface Bones of the Cranium and Face

    III.   Muscles of the Face, Cranium, and Neck

    IV.   Facial Markings

     V.   Facial Proportions

   VI.   Reference to Photographs

  VII.   Facial Profiles

 VIII.   Head Forms (frontal view)

   IX.   Bilateral Forms of the Head and Features

    X.   Wax Modeling

   XI.   The Ear

  XII.   The Nose

 XIII.   The Mouth

 XIV.   The Eye

  XV.   General Restorative Treatments

 XVI.   Color Theory

XVII.      Cosmetology

                                

Course Information, Rules, and Policies

I.  Class Meetings:         

     Lecture:  Monday & Wednesday - 10:00 am - 10:50 am

     Lab:        Tuesday & Thursday - 10:00 am - 11:50 am       

 

II.  Grading:

       Three  semester exams (100 points each)                                                  300 points

       One final exam                                                                                              150 points 

      
Lab modeling projects and other lab assignments                                   150 points

       Two lab quizzes            (50 points each)                                                     100 points

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       Total Points                                                                                                 * 700 points  

 

*  To pass this course, a minimum of 70 % average score must be maintained on all lecture and lab exams. The student must score a minimum of 385 points on the four lecture exams and two lab exams only. A student accumulating less than 385 points on said exams will receive a course grade of “F.” This requirement is independent of any lab points accumulated.
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Course grades will be based upon the following:

Grading Scale:          
          A = 90% - 100%                      
          B = 80% - 89%
          C = 75% - 79%                                                
          D = 70% - 74%
          F = Below 70%

Points:        
         
A =  630 - 700
          B =  560 - 629
          C =  525—559
          D =  490—524 (A minimum of 385 must accumulate from lab and lecture exams)
          F =  Below 490

III.  Attendance: 

         Students may miss thirteen "class sessions" without and adverse effect on his/her course grade. A lecture (full 50 minutes) session and a lab session (full 100 minutes) are considered "class sessions" by the instructor. For the purpose of determining the total number of absences, both lecture and lab attendance records will be considered. The total number of lecture absences will be added to the total number of lab absences to determine total class session absences. A student is considered present for the purpose of attendance when he or she attends the full 50 minute time period for lecture sessions and full 100 minute time period for lab sessions only. Students leaving the classroom before any given lecture or lab session is complete will be considered absent for that lecture or lab session in question, unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructor. Any student considered absent for more than thirteen lecture or lab sessions (cumulative) will receive a course grade of F. The instructor will take roll at the beginning of every class session (or during the class session) in an effort to maintain attendance records. Any student not present (tardy) during roll call will be considered absent. No absence, regardless of the reason will be excused. There is no provision for excused absences.                                                                     

                                                      

IV.  Texts:

  *  Mayer, J. Sheridan. Restorative Art. Professional Training Schools.  1991.

  *  Mayer, J. Sheridan. Color & Cosmetics.  Professional Training Schools.  1991.

  *  Sokoll, Gary. The Art of Facial Reconstruction. 2nd Ed. Pretty Good Publishing. 1998.

 

V.  Optional Text:

  *  Mayer, Robert G., Embalming:  History, Theory & Practice, 4th. Ed., McGraw - Hill.
     2006.

 

VI.  Additional Materials:

         *  Restorative Art 3304 & 3304L Course Pack   Each student is required to
             purchase the current Restorative Art 3304 & 3304L Course Pack (Spring 2007) for
             this course.   Available at Kopy Kat, 401 N. University Drive, Edmond, OK.
         

 

VII.  Daily Reading:

        Students are expected to read appropriate text chapters prior to each class period.
        While the specific content of the text will often not be repeated during class time,
        the instructor’s  perspectives on selected topics will be used to augment the text.
        Test questions will be culled from assigned text readings, course pack materials,
        handouts, student handbook and lecture.

 

VIII.  Make-up Policy

1.    No student will be allowed to write an exam or quiz before an announced exam or quiz
      date.

2.   No make-up points will be allowed on any missed (or late) assignment or quiz.

3.   Tardy students will not be allowed to write a missed quiz.  This is true for students
      entering the classroom during a quiz.

4.    No credit will be given for any work that is turned in to the instructor after specified due
      date and time.

5.  Any student missing an exam will be allowed to take a comprehensive make-up exam 
     (essay format) only on the date and time scheduled (as published in the university course
      schedule) for the final exam.  The make-up exam will be offered only after the final exam 
     has been completed.  The student will write the make-up exam immediately after he or 
     she finishes the final exam (no additional study time is allowed) and must complete 
     said exam within  fifty minutes time.

6.  No student will be allowed to write a make-up exam for any missed final exam or 
     any make-up exam.

7.  Any student missing a final or make-up exam will receive an exam score of zero 
     for said exam(s).   Points lost for missed exams may jeopardize a student’s final 
     course grade.  See grading policy above.

8.  Any lab modeling project or lab assignment turned in to the instructor after a 
     given due date and  time will be awarded zero points.

                                                    

IX.  Other Course Rules:

1.  Walking about or leaving the classroom during lecture.

            The instructor considers this behavior rude and disrupting.  For each occurrence the student's course grade  will drop one level (e.g., from “A” to “B.”).  When a 
student deems it necessary  to leave class early, he or she should share this fact 
with the instructor before the class session begins. 

2.  Sleeping During Lecture.

          For each occurrence, the student's course grade will drop one level.  Further, the 
          student will be  required to leave the classroom.  

3.  Odor of Alcohol (or other substances deemed a distraction)
        
Any student attending class with the odor of alcohol (or other substances to include but
         not limited to marijuana, etc.)  on or about his/her person will be removed from the
         classroom.  An agent or substance intended to mask the odor of alcohol or other 
         substances is prohibited in the same manner. 
The odor of alcohol (or other substances) 
         is deemed a distraction to classroom learning environment.

4.  Disruptive talking and/or noise.

          The instructor feels that the classroom environment must be free of noise.  This 
          allows everyone to hear the instructor's lecture and any questions or comments 
          shared by students.  For each occurrence, the student's course grade will drop one 
          level.  Further, the student will be required to leave the classroom. Returning to class
          will require additional course work. Sequestered seating will be required.

5.  Academic Dishonesty.

           Examples of academic dishonesty include (but not limited to) plagiarism; 
           reference to text or written notations (handwritten, printed, digital, or otherwise) and 
           images (printed, hand drawn, or otherwise) during examinations; reference to 
           and/or copying from other students during examinations; use of (during examinations)
           any electronic equipment to transfer information, or any other method of information
           transfer other than from a  student’s memory; and having other people create/complete
           any other assignment or project..   Any student found guilty of  academic dishonesty  
           (as defined by the  UCO Division of Student Services or Gary  Sokoll) should expect 
          the following  consequences: 
           A.  Course grade of  "F" 
           B.   Removal from the class

             See the Academic Dishonesty Policy contained in this handbook.  

6.  Recordings.

No student is allowed to  record any classroom activity by way of any audio, video, camera, cell-phone camera, or any other device.   This includes but is not limited to lecture presentations, video presentations, question and answer activities involving the instructor and/or students, guest lecturer presentations, and any other delivery and or sharing of information.

7.  Students Wearing PPE

No student will be allowed to leave room 109 (preparation room) when said student is wearing a protective gown and / or rubber, latex, or other types of examination gloves.  No personal protective equipment is allowed outside of room 109.

 

X.  Exam Policy:

       1.  For written examinations:

A.     When writing an exam, do not ask the instructor any questions regarding the 
   exam. 

B.     When finished writing an exam, submit both the exam and answer sheet to 
   the instructor and leave the classroom quietly.  At this time, do not ask the 
   instructor questions.    Also, do NOT remain in the hallway outside room 
   111/113.  Leave the area.  Excessive noise is disruptive to other classes in 
   the immediate area. 

 

XI.   Handout Policy:

           Periodically, the instructor will provide students with papers essential for class 
           discussion.   When a student misses a handout due to an absence, the instructor will 
           not provide said handout.  The instructor suggests that a student request a handout 
           copy from another student enrolled in the course.

 

XII.  Copy Machine:

             The department copier is not available for student use.  Notes or missed handouts 
             may be  copied at the library, student center, or copiers located in the Coyner 
             Health Sciences  Building.  Do not ask for use of departmental copier.

 

XIII.  Office Hours:

             Hours are posted on the instructor's office door.  Appointments are required.

             See Appointments - Visiting the Instructor contained in this handbook.  

 

 

Instructor’s Expectations

Kenneth Curl expects the following from students enrolled in Embalming, Embalming Chemistry, Restorative Art, and Counseling in Funeral Service.

 

Students should:

1.  Attend class

2.  Arrive on time.

3.  Arrive prepared.

4.  Read and understand materials contained in the student course handbook (provided by
     the instructor).  Material for examination questions will be culled from said handbook. 
    
These test questions will appear on all examinations.

5.  Read assigned text book material.

6.  Read all other assigned materials.

7.  Bring course handbook, texts, and course pack to all class sessions

8.  Be honest with the instructor.

9.  Do not violate the UCO academic dishonest policy (do not cheat).  Pay attention during
     lecture

10.  Ask questions to clarify course information or materials

11.  Actively participate in classroom discussion.

12.  Do not judge other students

13.  Treat all others with respect.

14.  Follow and respect all course rules and policies

15.  Follow and respect all university, college, and departmental policies.

16.  Read and obey the Code of Student Conduct - provided by the UCO Division of Student
      
Services.  The purpose of said code is as follows (according to the document’s
       introduction.):

"The freedom of individuals to inquire, study, evaluate, and gain new understanding and personal growth is essential and must be protected against suppression.  Reasoned dissent plays a vital role in the university.  But freedoms cannot be protected or exercised in a university that lacks order and stability. "

"It is the intent of the university to ensure that students neither lose their rights nor escape their responsibilities as citizens."

 

Examinations & Quizzes

Rules & Study Tips

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A.  Rules For All Written Exams And Quizzes:

Hereinafter, the words “exam” or “examination” includes in its meaning: test, exam, examination, quiz or any other activity requiring student recall from memory for the purpose of evaluating, scoring, accumulating points, grading or otherwise)

1.  The instructor expects all students to arrive “on time.”

2.  No exam will be given to a student who arrives after another student has completed
     (and  returned to the instructor) said exam.    The tardy student will receive an exam
     score  of “zero.”

3.  The instructor reserves the right to arrange seating for all students writing the exam.
     (Do not expect seating in your “normal area.”).

4.  During the examination, students should not ask the instructor any questions.
     However, the student is encouraged to inform the instructor of mistakes found on the
     exam  (e.g., missing page, duplication of questions, missing items, etc).

5.  When finished with the exam, students are expected to quietly return both the exam
     and answer sheet to the instructor.  Again, at this time students should not ask the
     instructor any questions.

6.  After the exam is returned to the instructor, students should quietly leave the
     room  and adjacent hallway.  (Do not remain in the hallway.  Do not talk
     in the hallway)  Nursing classes are meeting at this time (in room 104). 
     Nursing faculty and students have  complained (with good reason) about the
     hallway noise from funeral service students.    Out of respect for others, leave
     the area.

7.  Remove all headgear before entering the classroom for an exam.

8.  All personal belongings (other than pen or pencil) must remain  in a closed backpack
     or  other container used for transport.  No written materials (handwritten,
     electronic, text, symbols, characters, or otherwise) shall be in plain
     or hindered view of any person during  the exam.  Students who are 
     unable to comply with this rule will not be allowed to bring
     into the classroom any materials or objects.  No materials (other that the examination) may
     be placed on any desktop.

9.   The violation of any of the rules contained in this document will result in disciplinary
     action taken by the instructor.  Disciplinary action may include (but not limited to)
     the immediate return of the exam and answer sheet to the instructor, exam score
     of “zero” for  the student, removal from the classroom, and/or expulsion from
     the course or university.

10.  At no time will a student be allowed to use any device or object other than a pencil 
       or pen during an exam or quiz.  (Forbidden objects include but not limited to: 
       palm pilots, cell phones, computers, calculators, etc)

11.  Any student wishing to leave the classroom during an exam must return the exam and
      answer sheet to the instructor before exiting.   At no time will the instructor return the
      exam to the student for the purpose of completing the exam (or for any other purpose).

 

B.  Exam Review

     No exam material reviews (either as a group or individually) prior to 
examinations are provided by the instructor.

C.   Student Review of Exam (Completed Written Exams)

1.  After an exam is completed, graded, ...and the score is posted, a student is 
     encouraged to  personally review his/her exam.  No opportunity for group 
     review (during a class session) will be provided.

2.   Students must make an appointment with the instructor for exam review.  
      (See “Appointments - Visiting the Instructor” section of this handbook)

3.  During the review,  no student is allowed to remove any exam 
     or answer sheet from the immediate vicinity of  Kenneth Curl's office.

4.  No student will be allowed to keep (for retention) any exam or answer sheet.

5.  All exams and answer sheets are the work product of Kenneth Curl 
     and are owned by Kenneth Curl.  All exams and answer sheets must be returned
    
(in a timely manner) to Kenneth Curl.

6.  No student is permitted to copy any portion of any exam or answer sheet, 
     by any method, including but not limited to photocopy, electronic 
     scanning, handwritten notations,  photograph etc.  Exam theft or 
     theft of any part, thereof, is a crime.  University police will be 
     contacted in the event said exam , or any part, is stolen (or not 
     returned to instructor), or duplicated by any or all means possible.

7.  The violation of any of the rules contained in this section will result in disciplinary 
     action taken by the instructor.  Disciplinary action may include (but not limited to): 
     exam score of “zero” for the student, Course grade of "F," and/or expulsion from 
     the course or  university.  

8.  All exams and quizzes and answer sheets are copyright protected by Kenneth Curl.  
     In the event that a student violates rule # 6 of this section, possible criminal 
     liability may exist (Theft of exam or its contents).

9.  Students will be allowed to review an exam only during posted office hours. 
    
See rule   # 2 of this section.

 

D.  Exam Format

1.  Expect the following types of exam questions:
      a.       Multiple choice
      b.    Fill in the blank (single word or phrase)
      c.     Short answer essay
      d.    Essay

2.      Normal semester exams contain approximately fifty questions (expect the number of
       items to range from 40 to 60 questions).

3.  Final exams may contain more than 50 questions.


 

F.  Exam Study Hints: (for student success)

1.      Read the text.  Many exam questions are created using the text as a source of 
      information. Often, the instructor will not cover said text areas during lecture. 
      Students failing to read and understand text information are likely candidates for 
      course failure.

2.      During class lecture students are encouraged to ask the instructor questions in an 
      effort to understand text reading, lecture materials, or other relevant information.

3.  Consider outlining text chapters.   (Exception:  students with photographic 
     memories may not be interested in this idea).  Normally, "recreational” or “light 
     reading” of the text assignments will not result in substantive recall of 
     information.

4.  Pay close attention to all related materials mentioned during lecture (Especially, 
     those items found in the course pack)

5.  Attend class.  Often, the instructor provides study hints (or clues) during 
     lecture.  The instructor’s records show that those students attending (and 
     paying attention) class perform better than those not attending.

6.  Develop a serious attitude regarding the course.  At a minimum, remember that 
     your  transcripts are a permanent record...they follow you everywhere. 
    
If you are not serious about funeral service or a course of study in funeral 
     service, please drop this course.  Do not waste the time of the instructor.

7.  Bear in mind, there are no shortcuts to exam success.  Hard work, perseverance, 
     dedication, organization, and lack of distractions are keys.  For example, do not 
     hope that you find a familiar key word or phrase in an exam question or any
     multiple choice answer.  Rather, be able to write (from memory) each word of a 
     definition.  Be able to write the list of steps (e.g., embalming techniques) or a 
     set of characteristics of a given condition.  Also, be able to apply  what you learn 
     to the everyday world of  the subject in question. The instructor is aware that 
     some students look for only familiar key words or phrases.   Further, the instructor 
     makes attempts to draft questions in such a way that rewards  students who study 
     carefully, understand the concepts, and can apply those concepts.

8.    Be certain to make room in your schedule for study time.  Cramming the night 
     before the exam will not work.   Create a reasonable study schedule and stick 
     with it.   A student should study  8 -12 hours per week for a 4 credit hour course. 
     This is in addition to the time spent in the classroom.

9.     Organize your study materials.  Create a plan of organization now.  Follow that 
     plan.   Students lacking (or unable to locate) the necessary study materials tend 
     to be less successful.  Maintain your organization through board exam preparation 
     following graduation.

10.  Do not overload your schedule.  Only you are to blame if you have taken on 
     too much course work. Do not blame the instructor for any lack of study time you 
     are experiencing.

11.  Other students may give you advice on how to study for this course.  Remember, 
      no two  students retain (and recall) information in the same exact way.  Perhaps a 
      given method  worked for another student.  It may not work for you.  Find your 
      own method(s) for success.  Feel free to ask the instructor for assistance.

12.  If you have not taken and/or passed the prerequisite course(s), drop this course 
      immediately.

  

 

Appointments - Visiting the Instructor

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Students wishing to visit with the instructor are asked to follow these rules:

 

1.  Always make an appointment with the instructor before attempting a visit. 
     Office hours are  posted on the instructors door.  However, the instructor may not be
     available to counsel unannounced  “walk-in” students because of appointments 
     already scheduled with other  students, departmental or college meetings, etc.

2.  You must write a personal note indicating your wish to visit the instructor at a given 
     time during  the office hours posted.  You must slide this note beneath 
     the instructor’s door.  All notes will be given priority on a “first received - first 
     served" basis.  Include the following information of the written note:

           * Your name

           * Date & time for your visit (during office hours only)

           * Topic of conversation

3.  Conversations with students may be tape recorded.  (Especially, when the topic 
     centers on the following issues: violation of academic honesty policies, 
     attendance, missed exams and/or quizzes, grades, etc).  No privacy right 
     is assumed or expected unless state or federal laws require it.

4.  To schedule an appointment do not call the instructor by way of telephone or
     e-mail.

Kenneth Curl, Ed.D.
Professor Emeritus
CHS 164

Office Hours:  (By Appointment Only)

 

kcurl@uco.edu

 

Appointments With the Instructor 
Support for Exam Preparation (prior to exam)

1.   Do not request an exam review (either whole or in part).  No review will be provided.

2.  Be prepared to ask specific questions regarding any material (text, lecture, course
     pack materials, handouts, or any other course information) where a clear understanding is
     lacking.  The instructor  will be more than happy to make clarification.  Further, the
     instructor will help any student  determine that said student has possession of all
     necessary study  materials.  Also, the instructor is  willing to provide ideas to improve
     study habits.  The instructor will NOT provide course notes in  the event that a student is
     lacking such material (this is why we have classroom lecture - so each   student can
     accumulate his or her own course notes).  In sum, be prepared to ask specific questions
     regarding any materials listed above (or study habits).   A question too general is not
     helpful (e.g.,  "How can I do better on your exams?").  Instead, please  focus on weak 
     areas that should be addressed.  (e.g.,  “I do not understand ‘this’ concept, please help.”)

3.  Do not ask the instructor whether any item (or items) will appear on the exam. 
     Assume that all material covered during lecture, appearing in the course packs  and/or
     additional handout s provided in class, or any material found in required  text reading is
   "fair game” for exam material
. 
     The instructor will not “weed out” exam questions for student convenience.  However, the 
     instructor does make an occasional attempt to emphasize test materials during lecture. 

 

UCO Funeral Service Website Information

 

The Funeral Service Education Department at the University of Central Oklahoma maintains a website on university servers.  You may access the site on any "internet ready” computer.

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