ib 105 environmental biology mwf 11-11:50 2 hand outs: course syllabus and pre-test
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Course Resources in addition to Lecture Course web page Textbook Textbook web page Office hoursTRANSCRIPT
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IB 105
Environmental Biology
MWF 11-11:50
2 hand outs: course syllabus and pre-test
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Course Resources in addition to Lecture
Course web pageTextbook
Textbook web pageOffice hours
E-mail: [email protected]
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http://www.life.uiuc.edu/ib/105/
Course web page
Textbook and Textbook webpage
Cunningham and Cunningham, Principles on Environmental Science: Inquiry & Applications, 3nd edition
http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0072919833
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Office HoursDr. Suarez (Andy)Office: 681 Morrill Hall Office hours: Fridays 3-4 pm, or by appointment
Adam WallnerOffice: 277 NRBOffice hours: Wednesdays 3-4 pm, or by appointment
Josh BurkeOffice: 150 Morrill HallOffice hours: Monday 1-2 pm, or by appointment
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Syllabus
Course Structure:
3 lectures a week1 “pre-test” (today)
3 exams1 final
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Syllabus
Grading:
1 “pre-test” (10pts)3 exams (100 pts each)
1 final (100 pts)
You will be allowed to drop your lowest test grade.
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Syllabus
Grading:
Conflict exams are not normally given except under extreme circumstances.
You must have an approved excuse in writing.
If you are ill the day of the exam,inform the instructor within 24 hours by
email ([email protected]) or phone (333-7802).
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Syllabus
Grading:points
Letter grade % points (out of 310) A 90% 279 B 80% 248
C 70% 217 D 60% 186
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Syllabus
Exams:
All tests are multiple choice and true/false.Include extra credit.
How to prepare?Responsible for all material presented in lectureResponsible for all assigned textbook readings
NOT responsible for textbook website
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Exam Info
Bring pencilsAt least one empty seat between each person
Your neighbors must have a different color exam bookAll jackets/bags/etc must be under your seat
No hats. Shoes must be kept onYou must show your ID when turning in your exam
Fill in student ID # on exam
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Course Guidelines
Please, no talking during lecture!
Unless you have a question or commentrelevant to class material,
then go ahead and ask.
Turn phones off before class!
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Course Guidelines
Take notes but don’t worry about writing every detail down.
All lectures will be available on thecourse web site (check site often for
updates and information).
(if I am going to fast, let me know)
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Next time…
Basic Scientific Principles
Lecture Objectives:
2. Discuss how to form and test hypotheses.
1. Outline the scientific method.
3. Learn the differences between a scientific theory, law and hypothesis.
4. Understand the limitations of science.
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What is Environmental
Science?
Interdisciplinary!
Coming soon…
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BBCMonday, 21 August 2006, 11:28 GMT 12:28 UK
Map details global water
stress.
The alarming extent of water scarcity across the world is detailed in a map compiled by a leading environmental think tank. It shows two key types of scarcity; water is said to be either physically scarce or economically scarce.
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Don’t forget to hand in your pre-test
(not graded - no “wrong” answers)