Time & Effort
This unit defines university credit hours based on the number of hours that each student should dedicate to a course.
The Carnegie Unit
How many exams will there be in this class?
3 exams
2 in class during the semester, 1 during finals week
The last exam will not be cumulative though!
Excused absences are only allowed for what types of things?
Illness, religious observance, or participation in University activities.
A written statement from a physician, clergy, or University official is required. Note: A "desk note" from the AU health center is not considered adequate documentation.
When is the first exam?
September 26th
Where can students go to find writing support?
The ASAC Writing Lab or the Writing Center in the Bender Library (x2991)
For a typical three credit course, such as Oceanography, a student should plan to spend three hours in class each week and an average of this many hours of work outside of class.
Which part of the independent project is worth the most?
Part 3 is worth the most- 70% of the independent project.
Parts 1, 2a, and 2b are each worth 10%.
What is the policy regarding late assignments?
The Biology Department has a policy that assignments will not be accepted late.
What is the due date for signing up for symposium presentation slots?
August 29th- this Thursday!
What number should you call OR what room should you go to if you are seeking counseling and consultations regarding personal concerns, self-help information, and connections to off-campus mental health resources?
Call the Counseling Center at x3500 or go to MGC 214.
Which four assessment categories have the same weight in the grading structure?
Cumulative daily quizzes, Independent project, ocean hall treasure hunt, and symposium presentation.
The following things can count towards class participation...
discussions, activity participation, attendance at office hours, sharing current events, asking questions, interacting with others.
Are there other strengths you have that you think should count towards participation?
Where can you go to find assignment instructions and submission folders?
Blackboard! Look in the "content" folder.
There is one class day when we will not meet to allow you extra time in your schedule for the Ocean Hall Treasure Hunt. What is the date?
The 25th of November (the Monday before Thanksgiving).
What sources should you cite when completing writing assignments in this course?
In writing papers, you must cite all sources (1) directly quoted, (2) paraphrased, or (3) consulted in any fashion.
Sources include all printed material as well as the Internet.
What proportion of your total grade is each daily quiz worth?
Each quiz is only 0.4%, but cumulatively they are worth ~11% of the final grade.
*Multiple low-stakes assessments promote student learning and reduce student anxiety.
One assignment will require students to travel off campus! Which assignment is this?
The Ocean Hall Treasure Hunt at the Smithsonian Natural History Museum.
Students will be given a free class period on the Monday before Thanksgiving to help off-set the travel time to and from the museum. However, this assignment can be completed at any time before the last day of classes.
The PowerPoint files that will be posted after class lectures will have all of the information covered in class. T/F?
False!
The PPT files are an outline of what is discussed in class. Please don’t substitute them for coming to class. Students that do this generally don’t perform well.
What is due on the 21st of October?
Independent project part 3 (due via Blackboard by the start of class).
What are "MLA", "APA," and "Chicago"?
These are standard citation formats appropriate for this class.
Students in this course have the opportunity to earn up to this many points.
924 points total
What assignments will you need to complete for each scientist guest speaker?
Students will complete both a pre-discussion assignment (including questions) and a reflection assignment for each of our guest scientists this semester.
If you have an excused absence from an exam or assignment, how long do you have to make it up?
One week.
In total, we will have three guest speakers this semester. Who are they and when are they coming?
1) Rachel Borchardt from the library will be here on Thursday, August 29th
2) Dr. Nickols will join us remotely on October 17th
3) Dr. Harrison will join us on December 5th
What can be found in MGC 243?
Academic Support & Access Center-
offers study skills workshops, individual instruction, tutor referrals, and services for students with physical or learning disabilities.
x3360