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BIOLOGY 208-Evolution
General
Information Prof. Dennis M. Forsythe
Fall 2005 Office: Bond Hall 322
Tele: 953-7877 Office Hours: By special
appointment e-mail: Dennis.Forsythe@citadel.edu 1. Biology 208, Sec. 01, Lecture: MWF. 9:00-9:50
AM Duckett Hall 114 2. Objectives of the course: The objectives of this course include: an understanding
of the historical and philosophical background as a basis for understanding
present day evolutionary thinking; to teach the genetic background of
evolution, to understand the basic elements of microevolution, speciation,
and macroevolution; and to review our understanding of the origin and
history of life on Earth.
3. Grade Determination: There are
three (3) tests in this course: Each is a non-cumulative essay test
worth 100 pts for a total of 300 points.
The test is based on my lectures presented in class, videos shown
in class, text and outside readings.
In addition I require three book reports worth 34pts each for
a total of 100 pts. 90% of your grade is a % of your total points earned/400
X 100. The remaining 10% is based
on class participation and class attendance.
Grading is on a 4 point scale with a = 90+, B=80-89 etc. 4. Lecture Attendance-Lectures start
promptly on the hour. You are
expected to attend. At the beginning
of each class, I will pass around a sheet for each student to sign. If you are present but do not sign the sheet
you will be counted as absent. Class
attendance is expected. If you
miss 20% of the classes (9) for what ever reason, I can give you a grade
of F (Failure because of excess absences). 5. Test Make-up Policy-Failure to
take a lecture test results in an automatic zero unless you have
a valid excuse. Assigned
test are mandatory; unless authorized to the contrary by the
professor, such test takes precedence over all other duties or
activity 6. Students with special Needs: If
you have any identifiable learning disability which requires special
teaching methods, testing procedures etc, please let me know at the
beginning of the semester. I
need a letter from Dr. Barbara Zaremba before I can provide any additional
special help. 7. Honor Code: In this course, all
outside written work and exams is to be done by individual students
without help form any other students. |