Dr. P.D. McLoughlin

TEXTS:

• Biology 121.3 Laboratory Manual (2009-2010 Edition)
• Kardong, K.V. 2008. An introduction to biological evolution. 2nd edition. McGraw-Hill, Toronto.
• Additional resources: see PAWS class website

EVALUATION:

Lecture Examinations

• There will be a Mid-Term Lecture Exam, during class, on October 22nd and a Final Exam during the Exam period (date not yet finalized).
• Students must bring their current University of Saskatchewan student card to all exams and be prepared to present it for verification purposes.
• If a student misses an exam due to a medical emergency, death in the family, or other exceptional circumstance, they must present documentation (e.g., medical certificate, death notice) within 3 working days, in order to avoid being assigned a grade of zero for the exam, and to begin arrangements for a deferred exam. In the event of prolonged illness, the student must advise their Lecturer or the Lab Coordinator by telephone (not by email) to initiate arrangements for writing a Deferred Exam
• During a test or exam, students are forbidden to use any electronic device, including cell phones, dictionaries, personal digital assistants (e.g.,Blackberry), translators, or calculators.

Laboratory Examinations

• There will be a Laboratory Exam in the week commencing on November 23rd.  Consult page i of the 2009-2010 Lab Manual for the procedure to follow for a missed Lab Exam.
• There are other regular assignments, drawings and quizzes required for successful completion of the laboratory component of the course. These are outlined in the Lab Manual. 

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LABORATORIES:

• Labs begin the week of SEPTEMBER 14th.  Ensure you have registered for a lab on-line.
• The lab schedule is provided below.
• All Biology 121 labs will be held in Rm. 218/218A Biology. 
• Students are expected to attend (and be on time for) all scheduled labs, review labs and final lab exams. 
• The current edition of the Biology 121.3 lab manual is required for all labs. The lab manual will be sold in the lab the week before labs begin. Details will be given in the first lecture.
• For your labs you will also need a 3-ring binder; a 2H, 3H or 4H drawing pencil, white (unlined) drawing paper, a calculator, an eraser, a metric ruler and a pair of disposable vinyl gloves.
  These items are available on campus from the Tuck Shop or North 40 shop.
• Any other questions regarding the lab should be directed to the laboratory staff in Rooms 216 or 203. See page i on lab manual for contact telephone numbers.

ACADEMIC HONESTY:

• We expect each student to be honest and to display integrity with respect to examinations, assignments and other academic work. Academic dishonesty (of which plagiarism is an example) is a serious offence at this University.
• Students should consult the University’s webpage (http://www.usask.ca/honesty) regarding the rules about academic honesty/dishonesty.

STUDENTS  WITH A DISABILITY:

• Disability Services for Students (DSS) provides accommodations and services to part-time and full‑time students with temporary and permanent disabilities.
• If you are a student with a disability or would like more information about the services please contact DSS at 966-7273 or www.students.usask.ca/disability
• Services include exam accommodations, note-taking services, referrals for assessments, counseling, and other advocacy support.
• Services are free; however, students are required to register with appropriate medical documentation. Students must inform DSS at least two weeks before an exam if they need an accommodation.

Students requiring an elevator for access to the second and third floors in the Biology Building (teaching labs and most faculty offices) may use the elevator at the north end of the research wing, opposite Room 130.  Access to the second floor may also be obtained using the elevator in the Museum of Natural Sciences.

LECTURE SCHEDULE FOR BIOLOGY 121.3.1 (2009)

Last date for withdrawal without academic penalty is Sunday November 15th

LAB SCHEDULE FOR BIOLOGY 121.3.1 (2009)