Eastern Nazarene College
Biology
Department
BI-104: Introduction to Ecology and Diversity
Course Syllabus: Course Requirements
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Textbook: Freeman,
S. 2005.
Biological Science, 2nd Edition, Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ.
Also Required:
Knisely, K. 2005. A Student Handbook for Writing in
Biology,
2nd Edition. Sinauer Associates,
Sunderland, MA. Note: This book will
also be required for other classes within the Biology Department.
Supplemental materials,
such as handouts and readings for
class, will mainly be handed out in class.
There is a possibility that these may also be posted electronically on
the Web.
Attendance:
Since this is a 100 level course, attendance is
required. After three unexcused
absences, each additional absence will result in a 1% reduction of the
final
grade. Late arrival to class is
disruptive and will not be tolerated.
Two late arrivals will count as an absence and will be penalized
as
described above. If handouts are
provided during class they will not be available at any other time so
ask a
classmate for a copy.
In
addition to the above penalties, if a student has more
than two unexcused absences, this will result in the student’s name
being
reported to the Center for Academic Services.
Excessive absenteeism may result in a student needing to meet
with the
academic dean in order to continue in the course.
If
an exam is missed due to an unexcused absence no make
up will be provided and a score of 0% will be given for the exam. If an exam is missed because of a legitimate
excuse, the exam will be dropped and the other exams will be weighted
accordingly in formulating your final average.
A death in the family, incapacitating illness documented by a
physician,
or official representation of the college are examples of legitimate
excuses. It is your responsibility to
contact me at least 24 hours before the scheduled lab or exam when you
believe
you have a legitimate reason for being absent.
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