INSTRUCTOR:

Dr. Gil D. Brum
gdbrum@csupomona.edu
Office 8-130
Telephone x4036

Click here for the Spring 2008 Syllabus

GRADING:

Typical Grade Curve
% of Points Grade*
87 - 100 A
76 - 86 B
65 - 75 C
55 - 64 D
< 55 F

EXAMINATIONS: Exams 1, 2 & 3 and the Final Exam will be a combination of Multiple Choice, Matching, Fill-in the Blanks, Lists and Short Answer Essay questions. Questions will come from lectures, textbook readings, films, web sites, newspapers and guest lecturers. There are NO make up quizzes. Missed quizzes will be scored as zero points, unless your absence is pre-approved and is a University accepted excuse.e

STUDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM (CLICKERS): A clicker is required for each student at each class session. Your attendance grade will be based on clicker participation .

ATTENDANCE: Regular attendance and punctuality is important and will influence your grade. Activities cannot be made up.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: Cheating and plagiarism are violations of university policy and are considered serious offenses. The Biological Sciences Department takes all incidences of academic dishonesty seriously and acts accordingly. You are expected to do your own work. A student who is dishonest on an exam or assignment will receive a score of zero and the matter will be referred to the Office of Judicial Affairs. Refer to the University Catalog, page 49, Academic Integrity for a full explanation.

CLASSROOM CONDUCT: Particularly in this course, it is important to maintain a mature and professional classroom atmosphere. Talking in class, engaging in disruptive behavior or using noise-making devices will not be tolerated. Turn off all cell phones, pagers, beepers, watch alarms, etc. during class.

By remaining in the course, you are agreeing to all of the above class regulations.