Classes will involve Lab assignments, Field forms, etc. as assigned; some exercises must be completed
in class and some may require completion outside of class. Class attendance is mandatory for all students.
The nature of the class makes it impossible to offer make-up classes or tests. In the event of prolonged
illness or hardship, please meet with me to discuss how to make up for absences.

All written assignments are due at the beginning of the class period on the assigned date unless otherwise noted.
All assignments shall be typed and double-spaced (with pages numbered and stapled together). Assignments turned
in that do not meet these conditions will receive a 3-point deduction on the grade. Assignments handed in after
class but before 5:00 pm on the date due will also receive a 3-point deduction. Assignments handed in after 5:00 pm
on the date due will also receive a 3-point deduction for each day they are late.

Class time will involve lecture, directed group discussion, and laboratory and field activities. You are expected to
come to class prepared, to be an active listener, and to engage in class discussion and field activities. I recommend
that you take notes especially for lab and field classes.

To raise your grade, you should strive for consistent positive participation: check the syllabus regularly to be sure
you are prepared for class; listen attentively; carry out lab and field tasks carefully and responsibly; ask questions
when you have them (questions my be directed to the instructor or classmate in discussion); express disagreements (with
instructor, each other, or the readings) by stating why you disagree.

To avoid lowering your grade, you should avoid negative participation: sleeping; carrying on side conversations (verbal
and written); arriving late; leaving early; disagreeing with hostile statements or personal attack; completing
assignments for other classes; interfering with classmates' lab or field tasks. Repeated negative participation may
result in your being asked to leave class.

Grading: Grades will be assigned for each reading quiz, class tests, written assignments, and to class participation.
Final letter grades will be assigned by averaging the weighted individual scores. Final grades are achieved with the
following averages. You may receive extra credit by completing a five-page book report that may receive from 1-10 points
that will be added to your final average grade; i.e. if your final average is 78 (or "C") and you receive 5 points on the
book report, your final grade is 83 ("B").