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Welcome to Environmental Biology (Bio 1230) Dr. Lorne Wolfe

Welcome to Environmental Biology (Bio 1230) Dr. Lorne Wolfe. Today's Goals 1. introduction 2. what is environmental biology? 3. expectations (mine & yours) 4. syllabus 5. your questions & concerns. Hi. The following short presentation was prepared by me ( Lorne Wolfe ).

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Welcome to Environmental Biology (Bio 1230) Dr. Lorne Wolfe

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  1. Welcome to Environmental Biology(Bio 1230)Dr. Lorne Wolfe Today's Goals 1. introduction 2. what is environmental biology? 3. expectations (mine & yours) 4. syllabus 5. your questions & concerns

  2. Hi. The following short presentation was prepared by me (Lorne Wolfe) Lake Geneva, Switzerland

  3. Welcome to Environmental Biology(Bio 1230)Dr. Lorne Wolfe Today's Goals 1. introduction 2. what is environmental biology? 3. expectations (mine & yours) 4. syllabus 5. your questions & concerns

  4. Who am I? • B.S. McGill University • M.S. University of Toronto • Ph.D. (Doctorate degree) University of Illinois • Research Postdocs: University of California Hebrew University (Israel) • Professor (arrive GSU 1995) • Dr. vs. Mr. • Research: Biological Invasions • Teach: Biology majors, Grad students, Env. Bio.

  5. National Science FoundationResearch Coordinating NetworkFort Collins, CO (Aug 15-18, 2006)

  6. pollution

  7. emerging diseases

  8. global warming

  9. Why does a gallon of gas cost about $3.00?

  10. habitat loss extinction

  11. poverty Rich vs. poor nations

  12. It is a science. Systematic, objective analysis.

  13. It is interdisciplinary

  14. Goals/Outcomes • Understand your impact • Learn to be responsible citizen • Improve media literacy • geography + world events • Most fundamental course you will take

  15. My Philosopy • my favorite course • my role: direct you to become independent thinker • I assume no prior knowledge • Be able to read and think… • it is important to have fun and enjoy • even at 8 am…

  16. Stuff • you learn by variety of approaches • notes, video, lecture, discussion, book, PEERS • my lecture notes are my guide • make your own! • www - outline posted after class

  17. The Text • use all the book has to offer • Glossary for terms (learn the language) • do readings before class • lectures do not mirror text • text is a supplement to the lectures • read the opening story to each chapter

  18. Learning is not a spectator sport • You must participate • Think • Answer questions • Take notes • Interact • Discussions (group, class) • debrief

  19. Your grade = intelligence + attendance + participation + study It’s a full-time job!! 15 credits = 45 hrs/week Time management crucial...

  20. What is ‘Participation’? • aka: quiz, assignment • rewards attendance + helps me do surveys • points added on to your total at end • you are not penalized by not doing them

  21. Mission Impossible • 250 students x 30 classes = 7500 interactions • it is impossible for me to repeat the lecture or announcements for everyone who misses • do not tell me you will miss a class • it is not necessary • ‘Are you doing anything important in tomorrow’s class?’

  22. Spring 2004

  23. Final Grade row in 1119 Where you sit matters...

  24. Other Stuff • can’t switch sections • see me early for problems (not at end of semester) • Academic Success Center (study tips, tutor) • makeup for missed exams? • No • But if legitimate reason (tell me asap) • correspond with email • don’t sit in bottom corner chairs • raise hand high, talk loud, don’t be shy • fire?: exit bottom & top • freshmen issues

  25. Respect • courteous behavior… • turn cell phones off (don’t leave to make/receive call) • keep talking to minimum • See me if you are bothered by talkers • no reading newspapers • no meals during class • take care of your own garbage (recycle) • 3:30 is start time, not arrival time • late entry disruptive • class ends at 4:45 • don’t pack up until I signal • the deal...

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