Much of this core information will be acquired through assigned readings rather than through factual lectures. Students who earn grades higher than C s will be expected to master and comprehend the basic information and to give evidence of their mastery in homework assignments, classroom discussions, reading log entries, and through periodic tests. The ability to integrate foundational concepts into new and novel situations evidences true mastery. Students are expected to be in attendance during each classroom session. An attendance log will be passed around.
Students arriving tardy are responsible to sign the attendance log and to indicate their tardiness.
Quizzes missed because of tardiness or lack of attendance will not be made up. Only individuals who miss classes because of a school-induced absence will be allowed to make up a particular quiz. Science Seminars . The Biology Department is sponsoring four science seminars during the Spring Semester that involve scientists talking about their research. You are required to attend any three of the four seminars.