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Environmental Science ENVS 100 Fall Quarter 2010

Environmental Science ENVS 100 Fall Quarter 2010. Environmental Science MWF 11:30-12:55 p.m. Instructor: Dr. Debra Lancaster Office#: 214 Kulshan Hall Office phone: 383-3531 (please feel free to leave a message) Email: dlancast@whatcom.ctc.edu Office hours: M 3-4 p.m.

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Environmental Science ENVS 100 Fall Quarter 2010

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  1. Environmental Science ENVS 100Fall Quarter 2010

  2. Environmental ScienceMWF 11:30-12:55 p.m.

  3. Instructor: Dr. Debra Lancaster • Office#: 214 Kulshan Hall • Office phone: 383-3531 (please feel free to leave a message) • Email: dlancast@whatcom.ctc.edu • Office hours: M 3-4 p.m. • T 11-12 p.m. • Th 12:00-1:25 p.m • Others by Appointment

  4. Required materials: • Withgott J. and S. Brennan. 2008. Environment: The science behind the stories. 3rd ed. Pearson Benjamin Cummings. San Francisco, CA, USA.

  5. Instructor Information Education: AAS from Tyler Junior College B.S. Biology from University of Texas at Tyler M.S. Zoology from Miami University Ph.D. Environmental and Evolutionary Biology from University of Louisiana, Lafeyette.

  6. Teaching experience TA during work on Master’s and Ph.D. Lecturer, Southwest Missouri State University 1994-1995 Senior Faculty, Whatcom Community College (started here in 1995)

  7. Interest in Biology Began as a child- Examined lots of invertebrates e.g., isopods and ants Learned how to catch lizards Oh happy days, learned how to catch snakes Note- this did not thrill my mom

  8. Relatively recent research Reproduction in the Western Ribbon Snake Reproduction in the Western Cottonmouth Snakes of the Old Sabine Bottom Wildlife Management Area

  9. LEARNING OUTCOMES KNOWING THINKING COMMUNICATING

  10. Attendance In general, attendance is related to grades Bonus points for good attendance Missed exams can be made up (see requirements)

  11. Cheating and Academic Dishonesty These are not tolerated and can result in a grade of 0

  12. Special support services (e.g., notes takers, testing accommodations) can be provided to qualified students. Any student who requires special consideration due to a limiting disability should contact the Disabilities Support Services Office at (360) 383-3045

  13. ENVS is a challenging course TO DO WELL: Keep up with notes Come to class Ask questions Complete study guides Avoid cramming Complete all other assignments on time

  14. Speaking of EXAMS: Three regular exams will be given (about every three weeks) Lowest grade will be dropped The final is partly comprehensive, it cannot be dropped & must be taken when scheduled STUDY GUIDES

  15. Format of exams Individual, closed book Part I Two point questions multiple choice Matching T/F Fill in the blank Group, open book Part II 1-2 Questions and participation points

  16. Writing Assignments This is a Writing Intensive Course The format is detailed in the policy statement Papers Research Proposal Controversy Paper Sustainability Paper Group Paper Optional Extra Credit

  17. Policy Statement function • The overall function of the policy statement is that it serves as a contract between you and me. Please read it and keep a copy for your records. The exams, assignments, and the points for each are set and are listed on the policy statement

  18. Important dates Last day to drop without a W- Oct. 11 Last day to drop with a W- Nov. 12

  19. Additional Dates to Remember Exam I- 8 Oct. Exam II- 29 Oct. Exam III- 19 Nov. Final Exam- 8 Dec Proposal – 6 Oct. Controversy Paper – 22 Oct. Sustainability Paper – 24 Nov. Group paper – 10 Dec. Presentations – throughout quarter, see syllabus

  20. Grade Calculation • Lecture: • The two highest scores from the three exams (150 pts each) 300 • The comprehensive final 200 • Controversy Paper 50 • Sustainability Paper 50 • Proposal (Group) 30 • Summaries and Assessments of Presentations 120 • Group Project Paper 150 • Group Presentation 100 • Total possible points 1,000

  21. Syllabus Syllabus is attached to the Policy Statement

  22. LOCK DOWN PROCEDURES • Announcement • Lock doors and leave them locked • Turn off lights, computer, and cell phones • Minimize exposure • Be quiet • Wait for announcement that lock down is over

  23. FILL OUT SIGNATURE PAGE

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