Environmental Science Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

BIOL-2306-002 Environmental Science

Prerequisites

Corequisite: BIOL 2106

Course Description

The relationship of man and his environment and their interdependence, including environmental perception, ecological relationships, pollution, water supply, urbanization and related topics.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

Online Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

\ Principles of Environmental Science Inquiry and Applications - 6th Edition - Cunningham

Supplies

\ Some inexpensive supplies may be necessary to complete some laboratory assignments.

Student Performance

\ Students in BIOL 2306, a 3 credit hour course, will be evaluated on the basis of 4 exams and a non-comprehensive final, quizzes/discussions and homeworks covering assigned chapters.

\ In addition, students must be enrolled in BIOL 2106 the laboratory compenent of Environmental Science. The grade in BIOL 2106 will consist of 5 assignments. This course is an integrated part of BIOL 2306, but is a separate 1 credit hour.

\ Disability Statement: Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact disAbility Services (Student Service Center room 119, phone 806-371-5436) as soon as possible.

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Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

\ It is important in an online course to maintain professionalism and respect. Any excessively rude or inappropriate comments or postings may result in expulsion from the course.

Grading Criteria

\ Grading Scale/Criteria: Students must take BIOL 2106 concurrently with BIOL 2306 in the same manner (ie. online)

\ A = 89.5 - 100 %

\ B = 79.5 - 89.4 %

\ C = 69.5 - 79.4 %

\ D = 59.5 - 69.4  %

\ F = < 59.4 % 

\ Makeup Policy: There are no make up assignments, quizzes, discussions or exams.

\ Grades will be determined based upon the total points earned on examinations, participation, weekly quizzes, and the chapter assignments. There is no provision for doing extra or outside work to improve your grade. There are no make-up exams or labs.

\ Discussions:  In order to receive credit for discussions, your initial post must be submitted by Thursday at midnight the week of assignment and consist of 4-5 well thought out sentences.  To receive credit for replies, these must be submitted by Sunday at midnight and consist of 2-3 well thought out sentences ("I agree" does not count as a well thought out sentence). 

Attendance

\ Students must check the calendar, homepage, and e-mail on a daily basis during regular class days. Assignments and assessments will be posted on the calendar. Students will also participate in discussion groups.

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