Difference between revisions of "Evolutionary Biology Spring 2011"

Revision as of 20:52, 12 January 2011

EEB2245/2245W: The objectives of this course are to familiarize students with the mechanisms of evolutionary change (processes of evolution), major patterns of evolution, and the history of the diversity of life.

Course Overview

EEB 2245W

In addition to this web site those of you who are enrolled in the W part of the course will want to refer to the EEB 2245W web site for information about W assignments and requirements.

Instructors

Dr. Elizabeth Jockusch
Office: Biology/Pharmacy 305B
Phone: (860) 486-4452
Office hours: , and by appointment

Dr. Chris Simon
Office: Biology/Pharmacy 305D
Phone: (860) 486-4640
Office hours: pm and by appointment

Beth Wade (Teaching Assistant)
Office: Torrey Life Sciences 461
Phone: (860) 486-3947
Office hours: and by appointment

Grading

Quiz 1 = 50 points (12.5%)
Midterm Exam 1 = 100 points (25%)
Quiz 2 = 50 points (12.5%)
Midterm Exam 2 = 100 points (25%)
Final Exam = 100 points (25%)

EEB 2245: Your final grade of the course will be calculated as above. University regulations require that students who miss the final exam without an excuse from the Dean of Students receive an F for that exam. Thus, you are required to take the final exam.

EEB 2245W: Your final grade in the lecture portion of the course will be calculated as above. This grade will constitute 75% of your final course grade. Your grade in the W part of the course, as determined by your “W” instructor, will constitute the remaining 25% of your final course grade, except that an F in the W part of the course will result in an F for the entire course. An F in the lecture part of the course will also result in an F for the entire course. Refer to the 2245W handout and [ website] for further information. Dr. Kent Holsinger (PBB 305A; tel: 486-4059; kent.holsinger@uconn.edu) is the coordinator of the W part of the course.

Course Policies

Missed Exams:
Any student who does not attend an exam and fails to receive permission in advance will receive a 0 for the exam. Approval of any request to miss an exam requires, but is not guaranteed by, verifiable written documentation of the reason. A student who receives approval to miss an exam will have his or her grade for the missed exam prorated based on his or her performance on the remainder of the exams. We will not give make-up exams. Every student must take the final (exam 3). Permission to reschedule the final can only be obtained through procedures determined by the Office of Student Services and Advocacy.

Academic Integrity:
Plagiarism and cheating are violations of the student conduct code, and may be punished by failure in the course or, in severe cases, dismissal from the University. For more information, see Section IV of the Student Conduct Code.

Disabilities:
If you have a disability for which you may be requesting an accommodation, you should contact a course instructor and the Center for Students with Disabilities (Wilbur Cross Building, Room 201) within the first two weeks of the semester.

Lecture Schedule & Materials