Who, What, When, Where, & How
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| Who: | Dr. David Starrett (aka Dr. Dave) |
| Where: | Rhodes Hall 210/211 |
| How : | Ph: 651-2382 |
| email: dstarret@biology.semo.edu | |
| When: | M 9:00 -10:00 |
| M 1:00 - 2:00 | |
| Th 2:00-3:00 | |
| Other times by appointment | |
| What: | Below is the syllabus for the class. Please note the days of the exams. |
| Week | Date | Lecture Topic | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 3-24 | Introduction; The evolution of the Theory of Evolution | Chp 20 |
| 3-26 | Origin of species revisited | Chp 22 | |
| 10 | 3-31 | Evolution revisited | Chp 23 |
| 4-2 | The origin & diversity of life revisited | Chp 24 | |
| 11 | 4-7 | Ecology: Introduction, definitions, & some basics | Chp 46 |
| 4-9 | EXAM I | ||
| 12 | 4-14 | Biomes | Chp 46 |
| 4-16 | More Biomes | Chp 46 | |
| 13 | 4-21 | Population ecology I | Chp 47 |
| 4-23 | Population ecology II | Chp 47 | |
| 14 | 4-28 | Communities: Interactions | Chp 48 |
| 4-30 | EXAM II | ||
| 15 | 5-5 | Communities: Structure | Chp 48 |
| 5-7 | Ecosystems: Trophic structures | Chp 49 | |
| 16 | 5-12 | Ecosystems: Cycling | Chp 49 |
| 5-14 | Ecosystems: Us vs The Environment | Chp 49 | |
| 5-19 | Final Exam: Tuesday December 16, 12:00 noon |
| Grading: | |
| Exam I | 100 pts. |
| Exam II | 100 |
| Final Exam | 100 |
| Homework/class assignments | 100 |
| Total: | 400 pts. |
| 90 - 100% | = A | |
| 80 - 89 | = B | |
| 70 - 79 | = C | |
| 60 - 69 | = D | |
| < 60 | = F |
Grades will be assigned based on the above point breakdown and curve. Grade cutoffs may be lowered if point distribution warrants, but not raised. Thus, if you get 90% of the points in the class, you are guaranteed an "A", 80% a "B", etc.
Exams will not be comprehensive. That is, they will cover material only since the previous exam. However, new material is based on an understanding of previously learned material, thus you are responsible for all learned material in that sense. Exam material will derive mostly from the lecture. The book serves as an information source. I have been careful to list pertinent reading where applicable. I strongly suggest you read the assigned material soon before or after the lecture. It should aid you in understanding the lecture material better.
It is has been my experience in other classes that attendance is important. Though I don't grade based on attendance, students who miss classes tend to miss out on important material, and thus lack total comprehension of the material.
I am aware that students have lives beyond the classroom. I can't make you attend class. However, please make an effort to attend. if you miss a class, try to find out what went on from a classmate or the instructor. If you miss a number of days, let me know during that time, NOT afterwards. It will be hard to make up missed classes. Missed assignments will also be hard to make up. Make up exams will only be given under extreme circumstances and with documented proof of reason for missing scheduled time.
Maintained by Dr. David Starrett... email:
dstarret@biology.semo.edu