FSem 133
THE SIXTH EXTINCTION

Fall 2004 Syllabus

Instructor: Dr. Constance M. Soja
Office: Lathrop 306; x 7200
Office hours: T Th 11:30-12:30
Lectures: T Th 1:20-2:35

Textbook: Eldredge,N. 1991. The Miners's Canary: Unraveling the Mysteries of Extinction.
Prentice-Hall (New York), 246 p.
CD-ROM: Wilson, E.O. and Perlman, D.L. 2000. Conserving Earth's Biodiversity. Island Press
On Reserve: McNeely, J. A. et al. 1990. Conserving the World's Biological Diversity. IUCN, WRI, CI, WWf-US, the World Bank (Philadelphia, PA), 193 p.

 

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Grade Assessment

    Your final course grade will be determined as follows:

Writing assignments (5 @ 25) 125 points
Seminar presentations (3 @ 30) 90 points
Midterm 100 points
Value of biodiversity/wildlife images 10 points
Outline of final presentation/paper 35 points
Final research presentation 50 points
Final research paper 150 points
Attendance/participation 40 points

TOTAL 600 points

    In addition to writing exercises and seminar presentations, there will be a take-home midterm but no final examination. Instead of a final, you will complete a research paper on a topic related to the course material and give an oral presentation to the class at the end of the semester. The goal of these assignments is to help you think, write, and speak better at an early stage in your college career! Please note that course assignments will not be accepted late (unless your Class Dean notifies me of a serious illness or family emergency); please plan ahead!! - last minute computer/printer/xerox malfunctions are unacceptable reasons for incomplete or late assignments. Participation in class, enthusiasm, and improvement in performance through the semester will also count in your favor when deciding the final grade.


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