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SCIE 1005 – ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE3 HOUR. A study of ecological concepts that form the basis for understanding environmental issues confronting us: ecology, populations, diversity, resources, pollution and global climate changes. Interrelationships of physical, chemical and biological components of the environment and the impact of human activities on the biosphere are explored. The student will: 1. demonstrate competence in the process skills associated with the scientific method. 2. demonstrate knowledge of the nature of mater, energy systems, and measurements. 3. demonstrate knowledge of ecological interrelatedness of biological, chemical, and physical environmental components. 4. demonstrate competence to foster stewardship as responsible, productive, participatory members of society. 5. demonstrate an appreciation and tolerance for diverse viewpoints on environmental issues. 6. demonstrate attitudes and actions based on analysis and evaluation of available information. LS prerequisites: Reading and English Course prerequisites: Introductory biology, or chemistry, or physics Disabilities: Every effort will be made to accommodate learning and physically disabled students. Please notify the instructor if special needs are required. BETH THORNTON thornton@abac.eduPhone: 391-5121 / 391-5100 Office: Gray 118 (science bldg) TEXTBOOK: ENVIRONMENT: The Science Behind the Stories 1st/e. Brennan & Withgott: 2005 Pearson/Benjamen Cummings INTERNET: www.envscienceplace.com the activation code/ password in front of text ATTENDANCE: All students are expected to attend ALL class meetings and to BE ON TIME. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each class meeting. Any problem that affects attendance should be discussed with the instructor. Absence from class for whatever reason does not excuse students from full responsibility for class work or assignments missed. For attendance purposes, two tardies will count as an absence. See attached handout for the college policy on class attendance. Upon your 5 TH absence from this class you will receive an F in the class. ABSENCES: Excused absences are those in which you have a written excuse from infirmary, doctor, advisor, or academic office. Excused absences are still absences and count as absences. Sleeping during class constitutes an absence. Two tardies will count as an absence . WITHDRAWAL: A student may withdraw from a course up to the midpoint of the semester and receive a grade of W without penalty. After midterm, students may withdraw only with permission of the Academic Dean, if permission is granted, students will be assigned a W or WF according to their averages at the time they withdrew. Students who simply abandon classes will be given F’s at the end of the semester. See the college catalog for the college policy on class withdrawal. ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITY: Cheating and Academic Dishonesty is grounds for dismissal from the course with an assigned grade of F. See the college catalogue. GRADING: Your final average is determined by the percentage of the possible points you earn. Lecture exams 4 exams x 100 point each…………..……….. 400 pts Final exam…………………………………………100 pts Total Possible Points 500 pts A = 450-500 (90%-100%) B = 400-449 (80%-89%) C = 350-399 (70%-79%) D = 300-349 (60%-69%) F = below 300 (less than 60%) All Assignments which are late will receive a penalty of one letter grade for each day late. All written assignments must be turned in typed and neat.
Students enrolled in classes in the Division of Science and Mathematics will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of subject matter requiring higher order processing skills. Examination questions may include essay, synthesis, analysis, and application; as well as completion, multiple choice, true false, and matching. Computational skills and drawing or diagramming may also be required. The Division of Science & Math requires the removal of all hats/caps during testing. Cell phones, pagers and all other electronic communication devices must be turned OFF during each class or laboratory session. TESTING: Make-up tests will NOT be given. The students will take 5 lecture exams. I will count 4 of the 5 lecture exams. If the student takes all 5 lecture exams, then I will drop the lowest exam grade. If the student misses an exam, then that is the lowest grade (0) and that will be the dropped grade. BONUS: Bonus Points (a maximum of 10 points/semester) may be earned by: Volunteering for some form of community service (5 hours) or Attending 5 ABAC functions or Donating Blood to the American Red Cross or Donating 20 cans of food to the food drive CONFERENCES: Please come by and talk with me if you are having any problems with the material or with studying. You can find me in Gray 118 (office) during posted office hours or the Academic Assistance Center during posted hour, or in Britt 204 (lab) or you can arrange an appointment for a more convenient time. Please call my office 391-5121 and leave Voice Mail. You can also always contact me by email: thornton@abac.edu TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE
GRADES: EXAM 1: /100 *REMEMBER* YOU WILL USE THE BEST 4 OF EXAM 2: /100 THE 5 LECTURE EXAMS GRADE TO CALCULATE YOUR FINAL EXAM 3: /100 COURSE GRADE EXAM 4: /100 EXAM 5: /100 FINAL EXAM: /100 TOTAL COURSE POINTS: /500 SCIE 1005L – ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE LAB3 HOUR. An introduction to biology intended for non-science majors. General topics to be covered include plant and animal classification, structure and function of major plant and animal systems, and ecology. The student will: 1. demonstrate competence in laboratory skills and safety. 2. demonstrate competence in the process skills associated with the scientific method. 3. demonstrate knowledge of the nature of mater, energy systems, and measurements.. 4. demonstrate knowledge of structure and function of animal and plant systems including reproduction. 5. demonstrate knowledge of how living systems respond to stimuli and how they coordinate organismal functions. LS prerequisites: Reading and English Course prerequisites: Any introductory science course Disabilities: Every effort will be made to accommodate learning and physically disabled students. Please notify the instructor if special needs are required. BETH THORNTON thornton@abac.eduPhone: 391-5121 / 391-5100 Office: Gray 118 (science bldg) TEXTBOOK: Environmental Science Lab Packet – available in bookstore ATTENDANCE: All students are expected to attend ALL class meetings and to BE ON TIME. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each class meeting. Any problem that affects attendance should be discussed with the instructor. Absence from class for whatever reason does not excuse students from full responsibility for class work or assignments missed For attendance purposes, two tardies will count as an absence. See attached handout for the college policy on class attendance. Upon your 3 rd absence from this class you will receive an F in the class. ABSENCES: Excused absences are those in which you have a written excuse from infirmary, doctor, advisor, or academic office. Excused absences are still absences and count as absences. Sleeping during class constitutes an absence. WITHDRAWAL: A student may withdraw from a course up to the midpoint of the semester and receive a grade of W without penalty. After midterm, students may withdraw only with permission of the Academic Dean, if permission is granted, students will be assigned a W or WF according to their averages at the time they withdrew. Students who simply abandon classes will be given F’s at the end of the semester. See the college catalog for the college policy on class withdrawal. ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITY: Cheating and Academic Dishonesty is grounds for dismissal from the course with an assigned grade of F. See the college catalogue. GRADING: Your final average is determined by the percentage of the possible points you earn. Report in a Bag………………………100pts Group Project ………………………..100pts Final exam……………………………100pts Lab quizzes/activities………………...100pts Total possible points 400pts A = 360-400 (90%-100%) B = 320-359 (80%-89%) C = 280-319 (70%-79%) D = 240-279 (60%-69%) F = below 240 (less than 60%) All laboratory work must be completed before a student can receive a passing grade in the course. Any lab missed due to illness etc. must be made up the week the lab is missed.
Students enrolled in classes in the Division of Science and Mathematics will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of subject matter requiring higher order processing skills. Examination questions may include essay, synthesis, analysis, and application; as well as completion, multiple choice, true false, and matching. Computational skills and drawing or diagramming may also be required. The Division of Science & Math requires the removal of all hats/caps during testing. Cell phones, pagers and all other electronic communication devices must be turned OFF during each class or laboratory session Some of our labs will require outdoor field work. Please come prepared to spend the lab period outdoors. Dress appropriately: tennis shoes/boots, sunglasses, bug spray, hat etc. TESTING: Make-up tests will not be given. Lab exams are given at the beginning of each lab. BE ON TIME! Tardiness will result in the loss of those lab exam points. CONFERENCES: Please come by and talk with me if you are having any problems with the material or with studying. You can find me in Gray 118 (office) during posted office hours or the Academic Assistance Center during posted hour, or in Britt 204 (lab) or you can arrange an appointment for a more convenient time. Please call my office 391-5121 and leave a voice mail. You can also always contact me by email: thornton@abac.edu TENTATIVE LAB SCHEDULE LAB ACTIVITY DUE
Quizes 8 x 10pts 80pts NGO Report 10pts Critical Eval 10pts Report in Bag 100pts Group Project 100pts Lab Final 100pts TOTAL 400pts
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