Exam Dates:
Midterm Exam -- May 7th, in class

2008 Midterm Exam

Lab Exam -- May 28th, during lab

2005 Lab Exam

Final Exam -- Take Home Final Exam will be passed out on June 4th.You will have 6 days to complete it. This is about 5 days more than necessary. Thus, no late submissions will be accepted. Hard copies only. (Due Wednesday, JUNE 10, 2009, by 12:00 – in Erin's office)

Expectations of you, the student:
In general, we have the highest expectations of you - To learn quickly; To be prepared every day; To think critically all the time; To educate your classmates with personal insight, knowledge, and experience whenever possible, and; To demonstrate academic integrity at the highest level. How can you do this? Read assignments before lecture; constantly work to integrate new concepts and terminology as the lectures and labs progress; discuss concepts and questions inside and outside class; keep the big picture in mind, but be familiar with the details; and actively participate - verbally and intellectually.

Evaluation:
Participation         (30%): Field trips & class discussions
Mid-term Exam     (20%): In-class written exam
Lab Exam         (20%): Identification and life history of lotic fauna and flora (MAY 28)
Final Exam         (30%): Take Home (Short answer & essay questions; DUE JUNE 10)


Grading:
Range    Grade    Quality of performance in class
3.9-4.0    A    Superior performance in all aspects of the course with work exemplifying the highest quality.
3.5-3.8    A-    Superior performance in most aspects of the course; high quality work in the remainder.
3.2-3.4    B+    High quality performance in all or most aspects of the course.
2.9-3.1    B    High quality performance in some of the course; satisfactory performance in the remainder.
2.5-2.8    B-    Satisfactory performance in the course.
2.2-2.4    C+    Satisfactory performance in most of the course, with the remainder being substandard.
1.9-2.1    C    Evidence of some learning but generally marginal performance.
1.5-1.8    C-    Evidence of some learning but marginal performance.
1.2-1.4    D+    Minimal learning and low quality performance throughout the course.
0.9-1.1    D    Very minimal learning and very low quality performance in all aspects of the course.
0.7-0.8    D-    Little evidence of learning. Poor performance in all aspects of the course.
0.0    F    Complete absence of evidence of learning.
*Note: Graduate credit is not given for grades < 1.7, according to UW guidelines.

UW Policy on Academic Integrity:
Plagiarism, cheating, and other misconduct are serious violations of your contract as a student. We expect that you will know and follow the University's policies on cheating and plagiarism. Any suspected cases of academic misconduct will be handled according to University regulations. More information, including definitions and examples of Academic Misconduct, can be found at http://depts.washington.edu/grading/issue1/honesty.htm

Disability Accommodations:
To request academic accommodations due to a disability, please contact Disabled Student Services, 448 Schmitz Hall, (206)543-8924 (V/TTY). If you have a letter from Disabled Student Services indicating you have a disability, which requires academic accommodations, please present the letter to the instructor so we can discuss the accommodations needed for this class.