There will be 6 quizzes each worth 20 points, and the lowest quiz grade will be dropped. There will be a total possible of 900 points. This applies to all written examination answers and all other written work such as library assignments, movie reports, etc. Evidence of such infraction will necessitate appropriate disciplinary action. Class Attendance Policy Regular class attendance and the performance of laboratory work are required of all students.
Absences can be a factor in determining the final grade.
Because of extenuating circumstances such as illness or death in the immediate family, or university functions which may arise during the semester, the instructor, when presented with an adequate and documented reason for the student being absent, will, if possible, provide opportunities for make-up of course work missed. This policy has been established by the Department of Biological Sciences. Course Difficulty BIO 141 is a thorough beginning science course designed for majors in the biological sciences. However, good student in related majors may take it as a general laboratory science requirement. The average student rates BIO 141 as moderately difficult, primarily due to the amount of material covered.