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Course GradingAH 226: Each
student’s grade will be based upon performance on three writing
assignments (25 points each), three hourly exams (100 points each) plus a 200
point final exam. No make-up exams will be given unless a signed
Doctor’s note or other well-substantiated excused absences (in advance)
has been arranged. This does not include ski trips or visiting your friends
in Writing assignments: The three writing assignments will be based on news articles relevant to the unit just studied (e.g. air, water or soil pollution). The paper must address the accuracy, completeness and possible bias in the news article. In order to address the accuracy of a news story, each student must read and photocopy one scientific research article to support the argument. In some circumstances, web-pages can be used in place of scientific articles, but this should be a last resort. AH366: As above, however the curve will based upon the scores of other graduate students and a higher level of thoroughness and understanding is expected. In addition, a 12-15 page term paper is required. This paper should incorporate the concepts taught in class and be focused on a topic of mutual interest with the instructor. Topics must be approved by the instructor by November 16th and the final paper submitted by December 7th. The instructor will pre-read the paper and provide suggestions for improvement if a draft is submitted by November 26th. The term paper is worth 100 points, making 675 points in total. Cell Phones and Pagers: These devices must be silenced during class. Learning or Physical Disability: If you have a learning or physical disability, please speak with me early in the semester so that we can make the appropriate arrangements for quizzes etc. Review Sessions: These may be scheduled in the late afternoon or early evening 1-3 days in advance of the hourly exams or final. One rule: Don’t ask “ . . . what do we have to know” or “will [topic X] be covered on the test.” If I lecture on the topic, it’s “fair game.” Recommendation: Apportion your study time in accordance with the amount of time a given topic is discussed in class. PowerPoint Lecture CD: A numbered CD is available for students enrolled in the class that contains all PowerPoint lectures. Material on the CD is copyrighted, so you must return the CD. In general, making a single copy of copyrighted material for educational purposes is consistent with the “fair use” requirements of the copyright laws, but this is your decision (i.e. you do not have my explicit permission to do so). Attendance: Although attendance is not taken and does not serve as a basis for grading, a great deal of course instruction occurs through discussion and whiteboard notations. Traditionally, students who do not regularly attend class do poorly on the exams and end up with Cs or lower in the class. Exam Emphasis/Preparation: A series of quizzes will be made available to each of you on the “loaner” CD. Your exam won’t have identical questions, but the level of required understanding should be at about the same level. Trick questions or “unfair” practices: My goal is to give challenging exams that differentiate students based on their knowledge of the course material and rewards “engaged learners.” If you think you were “tricked” into providing a wrong answer, please let me know (by email) after reviewing your lecture notes etc. and I’ll review the information. If we disagree, you can always consult the CANR Office of Student Affairs or the Dean of Students’ but please work with me first (which is what those two offices will insist on anyway). |
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