Another 20 percent of the grade will be based upon a group project and written paper assignment on one environmental issue in North Carolina. The recitation grade will account for the remaining 20 percent of the grade. More than two excused absences will result in a penalty on your final grade. The larger the number of absences the greater the penalty. I believe in encouraging lots of class participation.
Students can learn a lot from each other's comments, questions and observations.
If you do not come to class then you are not contributing to the learning environment of the classroom. Required Texts Cronon, William 1983. Ponting, Clive 1991. A Green History of the World . Netting, Robert. 1986.