Chapter/Lecture Exams: 400 points          3 Exams @ 100 points each          1 Final Exam @ 100 points

Three exams will be given in the discussion sections as scheduled in the syllabus.  The final exam will be given  in the lecture room during finals week. Questions on all exams will cover material from lectures, textbook readings, and discussion sections.
Make-up exams will only be given under extraordinary circumstances, with documentation. Arrangements for a make-up must be made no later than 24 hours after the missed exam.

Discussion Assignments:  300 points

Discussion class will be used to investigate and discuss contemporary environmental issues, develop critical thinking and debate skills, explore environmental career opportunities, and assess environmental lifestyle choices.

 

Careers Worksheet	25 points
Kellert Assignment	25 points
Critical Thinking I	25 points
Critical Thinking II	25 points
Debate Assignment	100 points
Lifestyle Assessment	100 points

 

Attendance, Plagiarism, & Course Etiquette:

Attendance:

Attendance and participation are critical to your comprehension of course concepts. In lecture, instructors will use audio-visual examples to further clarify concepts.  Full attendance and active participation in all discussions and class activities is expected. Attendance will be recorded in discussion.  Justification for excused absences must be given in writing to the instructor.  Unexcused absences and tardy attendance may result in a grade reduction.  All excused absences must be made-up by submitting all assignments.

 

Plagiarism:

Plagiarism of any type in your work is unacceptable -- consequences for plagiarism may range from an oral reprimand to expulsion from the University.  According to the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, to "plagiarize" means 1) to steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own, 2) to use (another's production) without crediting the source, 3) to commit literary theft, or 4) to present as new and original an idea or product derived from an existing source.

All work must be your own.  When using other sources in your writing, be sure to credit those sources.  Visit the UWSP library's Virtual Reference Desk at: http://library.uwsp.edu/vrd/citations.htm for the APA Style format to properly cite and acknowledge your resources.

 

Course Etiquette:

Course etiquette consists of proper, acceptable behavior within lecture and discussion, as well as the manner in which your written work is presented.  It is a matter of respect for your peers, instructors, and professors.

Behavior that may be distracting and disrespectful, such as speaking out of turn, cell phones ringing in class, profanity, etc. may result in your being asked to leave the class.  Written work presented in an improper manner may result in your having to rewrite the assignment.

 

Final Grade                                      Total Points Possible: 700

You can determine your cumulative grade or your grade on a specific assignment by calculating a percentage and comparing it to the scale below.  Grades will not be curved. Grades will be assigned on a percentage basis as follows:

                             

100-93 %	A	73-76 %	C
90-92	A-	70-72	C-
87-89	B+	67-69	D+
83-86	B	63-66	D
80-82	B-	60-62	D-
77-79	C+	0-59	F