In this way, you will minimize the chance of losing your work before you send it in. The tests all consist of 15 questions for 15 points. Questions are not tricky, but are designed for thoughtful answers in which, at least sometimes, you will have to distinguish among alternatives that may not seem so different at first. Read the question accurately and understand what is being asked. The tests are open-book and you have at least two days to do each one.
Ecology is a quantitative science.
There will be some calculations, but they will be almost entirely arithmetic. There will be some logarithms, but I will show you how to use a spreadsheet to do them. Grading is done as soon after the due date as possible. All assignments are graded together to ensure a uniform standard for the class, so it is necessary that all assignments are together when they are graded. Assignments are available to students well in advance so as to allow you plenty of time to meet the deadline.