Three in-class exams based on the course learning objectives will be used as a partial assessment of learning. Format for these exams will include definitions, true/false, multiple choice, fill-ins, matching, diagrams, and/or short essay questions based on lecture, handouts, homework assignments, and lab activities.
They will require 886-E scantrons (available from the bookstore).
Dates for these exams are set for the semester (see Class Meetings and Schedule ). The exams are not cumulative and will cover materials through the lecture prior to the exam.
The "final exam" for this class is not in the traditional exam format - rather you will be answering 8 essay questions randomly selected from the 20 questions provided to you at the beginning of the class. I am giving you these questions at the start of the class so you will have time to consider them as we go through the class material and develop thoughtful and thorough answers to each.
Morning Class Final Exam: Monday May 19th 8:00 -10:00 a.m.
Afternoon Class Final Exam: Monday May 19th 12:45 - 2:45 p.m.
You will be provided with a blank lecture notes outline to fill out for each topic. Evidence of completion will be submitted to canvas or checked off in-class. These 5 point assignments add up!
For each topic/chapter, there will be a series of homework questions to answer based on the reading or other provided materials. These 5 point assignments also add up!
A short independent paper (2-3 pages double spaced) about assessing scientific credibility online. Details to follow.
Lab Write-Ups will be provided for each lab activity. Lab write-ups consist of the information you have recorded during the lab and any follow-up questions. If you were unable to finish the follow-up questions in class, they should be completed on your own before the next class meeting. There is no separate lab report to prepare.
At the end of each lab, you will write a 2-3 sentence lab summary on a 3x5 note card and turn it in. The lab reflection should describe, in your own words, the key concept(s) illustrated by that day’s lab activity: How did the activity relate to specific biological concepts you are learning in class? What "aha" moments did you have? What questions do you still have? Do not just describe what we did.