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Petition Type: New
ID: 5791
Submitted: May 22, 2019 at 12:40:35 PM
First Name: Kirsten
Last Name: Saarna
Student Number: 20075069
Email: 17kes1@queensu.ca
Degree Program: BSH
Plan: BIPS
Level of Study: 2
Petition Categories
Petition Categories: Add a course after the academic deadline
Code: BCHM 218
Term: Summer
Year: 2019
Petition Category: Add a course after the academic deadline
Instructor's Name: John Allingham
Petition Letter
Petition Letter: Wednesday, May 22nd, 2019
Kirsten Saarna
1903-88 Boroadway Avenue
Toronto, M4P0A5
17kes1@queensu.ca
To The Associate Dean, I am appealing to add the course BCHM 218 (Summer, 2019).
It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of a very close family friend of mine. He had passed away very shockingly on Monday, April 17th, 2019. However, I was informed of the passing on April 28th due to my parents wanting me to focus on my exams without being terribly distracted. My parents also did not want me to postpone my 5 exams as I was already under a lot of stress. The funeral took place very quickly after on May 4th and I was asked to make a slideshow and organize a speech celebrating his life within this time frame. I was extremely disheartened as this person was heavily involved throughout my childhood and was essentially a family member and role model to me. In addition, I was very preoccupied trying to organize the slideshow and speech before May 4th, 2019 that I felt I had no time to process what had just happened. Therefore, after May 4th, 2019 I felt I needed time to grieve and get in the right headspace before I could focus on a summer course.
It has now been more than 2 weeks since the funeral on May 4th and I have had a lot of time to reflect and gain ample support from family and friends. I feel I am now ready to enroll in this course and put in all of my effort to succeed. Enrolling in this course means a great deal to me because it is a prerequisite for multiple courses that I intend to take next year to complete my degree within a 4-year time frame. I am very motivated and believe I can stay on track with my work as I also have a tutor set up 2 hours every week to help me with course content. In addition, I have decided to not work during the months May-July in order to purely focus on this course without getting distracted. I have also created a thorough academic plan to help me stay on track with the readings and course load. Overall my circumstances have definitely improved, and I am managing my feelings by regularly speaking with family and friends. Therefore, I greatly believe this matter affecting me will not have a significant or detrimental effect on my future academic performance.
I sincerely hope that this appeal demonstrates that I am very dedicated and hardworking student. Please do not hesitate to email me and I would be happy to speak with you further. Kind Regards, Kirsten Saarna
Kirsten Saarna
1903-88 Boroadway Avenue
Toronto, M4P0A5
17kes1@queensu.ca
To The Associate Dean, I am appealing to add the course BCHM 218 (Summer, 2019).
It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of a very close family friend of mine. He had passed away very shockingly on Monday, April 17th, 2019. However, I was informed of the passing on April 28th due to my parents wanting me to focus on my exams without being terribly distracted. My parents also did not want me to postpone my 5 exams as I was already under a lot of stress. The funeral took place very quickly after on May 4th and I was asked to make a slideshow and organize a speech celebrating his life within this time frame. I was extremely disheartened as this person was heavily involved throughout my childhood and was essentially a family member and role model to me. In addition, I was very preoccupied trying to organize the slideshow and speech before May 4th, 2019 that I felt I had no time to process what had just happened. Therefore, after May 4th, 2019 I felt I needed time to grieve and get in the right headspace before I could focus on a summer course.
It has now been more than 2 weeks since the funeral on May 4th and I have had a lot of time to reflect and gain ample support from family and friends. I feel I am now ready to enroll in this course and put in all of my effort to succeed. Enrolling in this course means a great deal to me because it is a prerequisite for multiple courses that I intend to take next year to complete my degree within a 4-year time frame. I am very motivated and believe I can stay on track with my work as I also have a tutor set up 2 hours every week to help me with course content. In addition, I have decided to not work during the months May-July in order to purely focus on this course without getting distracted. I have also created a thorough academic plan to help me stay on track with the readings and course load. Overall my circumstances have definitely improved, and I am managing my feelings by regularly speaking with family and friends. Therefore, I greatly believe this matter affecting me will not have a significant or detrimental effect on my future academic performance.
I sincerely hope that this appeal demonstrates that I am very dedicated and hardworking student. Please do not hesitate to email me and I would be happy to speak with you further. Kind Regards, Kirsten Saarna
Academic Plan
Academic Plan: Kirsten Saarna Academic Plan
Courses of Study:
Biology & Psychology Specialization (Science Plan) Total Units: 84.00 Required, 42.00 Used, 42.00 Needed
Core Courses: (45.00 Required, 30.00 Used, 15.00 Needed)
- 6 Units Required: BIOL 205/3.0, BIOL 206/3.0
- 3 Units Required: BIOL 300/3.0, BIOL 302/3.0, or BIOL 303/3.0
- 3 Units Required: BIOL 334/3.0, BIOL 339/3.0, or BIOL 341/3.0
- 3 Units Required: BIOL 330/3.0
Option Courses: (39.00 Required, 12.00 Used, 27.00 Needed)
- 3.0 Units Required: from BIOL at the 300 level or above; BIOL_Subs_A:
- 6.0 Units Required: from BIOL at the 300 level or above; BIOL Subs A; BIOL_Subs_B_Excluding_Psyc
- 3 Units Required: from PSYC_Labs_BIPS
- 3 Units Required: from PSYC_Cluster_A
- 6 Units Required: from PSYC_Cluster_B; PSYC 3UNS; PSYC 4UNS
- 6 Units Required: from PSYC at the 200 Level or above; PSYC_Subs_B_Excluding_BIOL
Option Courses Lists: The following lists contain courses offered to BIPS Students to complete their degree in accordance with the Units Required Above
BIOL_Subs_A
Biology Substitutions List A
ANAT at the 300 level and above;
BCHM at the 300 level and above;
MICR 221/3.0; MICR at the 300 level and above; LISC at the 300 level and above; PATH at the 300 level and above;
PHGY at the 300 level and above
Summer 2019: BCHM 218/3.0. BCHM 218 is a prerequisite for several courses I intend to take during my 3rd year in the BIPS Plan. These courses include; BIO 334, and Bio 330. Therefore, it is essential I enroll in the course this Summer so I can complete my degree within the 4-year time frame.Future Academic Plan: Fall 2019/Winter 2020 (Academic courses I intend to enroll in if available during the next academic year). Fall 2019 Courses: BIOL 205/3.0, BIOL 339/3.0, BIOL 330/3.0, PSYC 332/3.0, COGS 201. Winter 2020 Courses: BIOL 206/3.0, PSYC 353/3.0, PSYC 351/3.0, PSYC 352/3.0, ENIN 240/3.0.
Work Load Schedule:
Students are expected to spend on average 108 hrs/term on this course. I have created a very detailed schedule that I plan on following throughout this course. In order to help me with the work load and understand concepts I have scheduled a tutor for 2 hours every week. In addition, I have scheduled additional tutor sessions to help me with time management and preparation for the midterm and exams. Lastly, I also have illustrated in great detail the amount of time I need to dedicate to readings and course modules. I have attached this calendar schedule with the additional documents in this appeal.
Strategies for Success: Although the lectures will provide the bulk of the course content, I plan to take an active role in my learning. The approach to succeed in this course should be more than just memorizing molecular biological elements and concepts, but to strive to understand how experiments designed to comprehend them are done and why they are done that way. Each week I am expected to read the assigned readings and plan to ask any questions on any aspect about the lectures. In addition, research into other papers/books or websites should help with my studying, and more importantly help strengthen my independent learning skills. I also plan on interacting and discussing the material with classmates and, where possible, will attempt to facilitate group- based learning in tutorials to improve my understanding of the material.
What to focus on in each module section:
Section 1: What are the properties and interactions of genetic information molecules Section 2: How are genomes organized and protected, and how can they be studied Section 3: How do organisms copy and edit genomes
Section 4: What are different ways that organisms regulate gene expression
During the week leading up to the exam make sure I understand these concepts thoroughly:
1. explain how biomolecules (DNA, RNA, protein) function and interact to support life;
2. critically assess primary research articles that address current problems and questions in
biomedical and molecular sciences;
3. apply research-based theories to solve problems related to biochemistry and molecular biology;
4. use simulations and computer-based multimedia to model and mimic the behavior of
biomolecules when conditions can be controlled in an in vitro-type experimental situation, and
within the context of simulated cells; and
5. collaborate with peers through problem-based learning activities and peer review to analyze and
solve case studies related to course content, and to articulate clear solutions to these problems individually and as a group.
Courses of Study:
Biology & Psychology Specialization (Science Plan) Total Units: 84.00 Required, 42.00 Used, 42.00 Needed
Core Courses: (45.00 Required, 30.00 Used, 15.00 Needed)
- 6 Units Required: BIOL 205/3.0, BIOL 206/3.0
- 3 Units Required: BIOL 300/3.0, BIOL 302/3.0, or BIOL 303/3.0
- 3 Units Required: BIOL 334/3.0, BIOL 339/3.0, or BIOL 341/3.0
- 3 Units Required: BIOL 330/3.0
Option Courses: (39.00 Required, 12.00 Used, 27.00 Needed)
- 3.0 Units Required: from BIOL at the 300 level or above; BIOL_Subs_A:
- 6.0 Units Required: from BIOL at the 300 level or above; BIOL Subs A; BIOL_Subs_B_Excluding_Psyc
- 3 Units Required: from PSYC_Labs_BIPS
- 3 Units Required: from PSYC_Cluster_A
- 6 Units Required: from PSYC_Cluster_B; PSYC 3UNS; PSYC 4UNS
- 6 Units Required: from PSYC at the 200 Level or above; PSYC_Subs_B_Excluding_BIOL
Option Courses Lists: The following lists contain courses offered to BIPS Students to complete their degree in accordance with the Units Required Above
BIOL_Subs_A
Biology Substitutions List A
ANAT at the 300 level and above;
BCHM at the 300 level and above;
MICR 221/3.0; MICR at the 300 level and above; LISC at the 300 level and above; PATH at the 300 level and above;
PHGY at the 300 level and above
Summer 2019: BCHM 218/3.0. BCHM 218 is a prerequisite for several courses I intend to take during my 3rd year in the BIPS Plan. These courses include; BIO 334, and Bio 330. Therefore, it is essential I enroll in the course this Summer so I can complete my degree within the 4-year time frame.Future Academic Plan: Fall 2019/Winter 2020 (Academic courses I intend to enroll in if available during the next academic year). Fall 2019 Courses: BIOL 205/3.0, BIOL 339/3.0, BIOL 330/3.0, PSYC 332/3.0, COGS 201. Winter 2020 Courses: BIOL 206/3.0, PSYC 353/3.0, PSYC 351/3.0, PSYC 352/3.0, ENIN 240/3.0.
Work Load Schedule:
Students are expected to spend on average 108 hrs/term on this course. I have created a very detailed schedule that I plan on following throughout this course. In order to help me with the work load and understand concepts I have scheduled a tutor for 2 hours every week. In addition, I have scheduled additional tutor sessions to help me with time management and preparation for the midterm and exams. Lastly, I also have illustrated in great detail the amount of time I need to dedicate to readings and course modules. I have attached this calendar schedule with the additional documents in this appeal.
Strategies for Success: Although the lectures will provide the bulk of the course content, I plan to take an active role in my learning. The approach to succeed in this course should be more than just memorizing molecular biological elements and concepts, but to strive to understand how experiments designed to comprehend them are done and why they are done that way. Each week I am expected to read the assigned readings and plan to ask any questions on any aspect about the lectures. In addition, research into other papers/books or websites should help with my studying, and more importantly help strengthen my independent learning skills. I also plan on interacting and discussing the material with classmates and, where possible, will attempt to facilitate group- based learning in tutorials to improve my understanding of the material.
What to focus on in each module section:
Section 1: What are the properties and interactions of genetic information molecules Section 2: How are genomes organized and protected, and how can they be studied Section 3: How do organisms copy and edit genomes
Section 4: What are different ways that organisms regulate gene expression
During the week leading up to the exam make sure I understand these concepts thoroughly:
1. explain how biomolecules (DNA, RNA, protein) function and interact to support life;
2. critically assess primary research articles that address current problems and questions in
biomedical and molecular sciences;
3. apply research-based theories to solve problems related to biochemistry and molecular biology;
4. use simulations and computer-based multimedia to model and mimic the behavior of
biomolecules when conditions can be controlled in an in vitro-type experimental situation, and
within the context of simulated cells; and
5. collaborate with peers through problem-based learning activities and peer review to analyze and
solve case studies related to course content, and to articulate clear solutions to these problems individually and as a group.
Documentation
Professional Letter: Parent Letter-0.pdf
Professional Letter Detail: Family Member Letter Replacing the Letter from Professional
Document: Kirsten Saarna - appeal.pdf
Documentation Detail: Support from the Instructor of the course and Undergraduate Head of the Biochemistry dept. John Allingham
Document: Kirsten Saarna Schedule.pdf
Documentation Detail: Course Schedule
Document: Ralph Martin Obituary .pdf
Documentation Detail: Obituary
Document: Appeal letter -0.pdf
Documentation Detail: Appeal Letter
Decision Letters
History
Originally submitted May 22, 2019 at 12:40:35 PM.
| Field | Reference | Old Value | New Value | Note | User | Date/Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| status | N/A | Received | Prepared for Review | Carrie Roosenmaalen | 2019-05-23 10:03:29 AM | |
| status | N/A | Prepared for Review | In Review | Spring Forsberg | 2019-05-23 3:30:58 PM | |
| status | N/A | In Review | Granted | Spring Forsberg | 2019-05-29 9:35:34 AM | |
| associate_dean | N/A | Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D. | Spring Forsberg | 2019-05-29 9:35:34 AM | ||
| decision_letter | N/A | N/A | Decision letter sent | Spring Forsberg | 2019-05-29 9:37:03 AM |