Any material covered in lecture, laboratory, or in the assigned readings is fair game for exams.
Missing an exam without a documented excuse will result in a grade of zero for that exam. In cases where makeup exams are allowed, they will be given in conjunction with the final exam. All students will conduct an independent research project on some current topic in ecology. This assignment will be worth 100 points and is mandatory. Unexcused absences and chronic tardiness will be taken into account when final grades are assigned.