Biological
knowledge of the structure and function of ecosystems; human influence on the
environment. Daily lectures and/or discussion. (3 hours credit)
· 90% of those points will earn you an “A”
· 80% points a "B" etc.
Points will be derived from:
1. Tests (These will be over lecture material and reading assignments.) Given every three weeks – 100 points each.
2. Christian worldview "paper" concerning environmental issues. 100 pts.
3. Misc. assignments. -- variable points.
4. Class attendance. ≈90 pts. – 2 pts. per class day present and on time. If you miss class due to an excusable
absence you can regain lost points by fulfilling special assignments. (One week time limit after absence.)
5. Class/group participation [These are bonus points at my discretion.]
Note---[ At my discretion I will drop one or more of your lowest test score when calculating final grades if you have taken every test .]
The professor reserves the right to add negative points for improper
classroom behavior. (Leaving class early without prior approval, studying for
another class, talking out of turn, use of electronic devices are among those things deemed improper.)
Attendance policy: You are paying for this class -- get your money's worth by being in class and be on time. Since we have no book attendance is critical. If you know you are going to be gone because of a school approved event you should let your professor know prior to missing class. Late submission of assignments result in a 10% grade reduction per day -- not class day. Since most assignments are submitted via email they need to be emailed when due.
After three unexcused absences any additional unexcused absence will result in warning letter with a copy sent to the dean. Anyone missing more than 6 classes unexcused will be dropped from the class with a grade of F.
Tests missed due to an officially excused reason need to be made up within one week or they become a zero. It is your responsibility to arrange make-ups. Unexcused missed tests will be recorded as a zero.
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Electronic devices: All electronic devices such as cell phones, PDA’s, pagers, computers,
calculators, IM devices, MP3 players,
must be turned off and left in your book bag during class and
exams. Non-compliance may result in dismissal from class, a zero on the
exam, and will result in a loss of 2 percentage points on your final grade
for each incident. So, please turn them off and leave them in your
bag. Thanks in advance for this courtesy. |
TEACHER: Ronald H. Doran
· Professor of Biology
· OFFICE: Science 135 (Check also Science 168 and Greenhouse.)
· OFFICE PHONE: 279 - 4705
· OFFICE HOURS: Due to health issues when I
will be in my office will be highly variable. Please make an appointment if you
want to discuss the class or any other issues.
The best way to get in touch with me outside of class time is by sending
an email.
· HOME: 1505 Randall Drive
· HOME PHONE: 268-2503 (Please - no calls after 10:30PM or before 7AM.)
· MAILING ADDRESS: We receive all our snail mail at HU Box 10846.
· e-mail ADDRESS: doran@harding.edu
· Web address: http://www.harding.edu/doran
Students with Disabilities: It is the policy for Harding University to accommodate students with disabilities, pursuant to federal and state law. Therefore, any student with a documented disability condition (e.g. physical, learning, psychological, vision, hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations, must contact the instructor and Student Support Services at the beginning of each semester. (If the diagnosis of the disability occurs during the academic year, the student must self-identify with Student Support Services as soon as possible in order to get academic accommodations in place for the remainder of the semester.) The Student Support Services is located in Room 109 of the Lee Academic Center, telephone, (501) 279-4028.
Updated January 5, 2012 by Ron Doran
