Course Information

Biology of Global Change
Biology 81.423; 81.523

Tuesday/Thursday 9:30-10:45 Olsen 503

All course material can be viewed on the course web page. The web page is dynamic and will change often. Please visit often to keep up to date on course activities. See the update for date of most recent web site update.

Every effort will be made to follow the syllabus. However, it is possible that the schedule will change as the course evolves throughout the semester. Check the web site often for changes and any additional material that may be added.

Required Reading:
•Reading will be assigned throughout the semester and will be available on the web site in most instances

Students may benefit from purchasing "Biogeochemistry : An Analysis of Global Change" by W.H. Schlesinger (Academic Press) available at Amazon.com for about $40-$60.

Attendance:
This course is intended for upper classpeople and graduate students. Hence, attendance is not mandatory. However, attendance is recommended since the course material will change due to the depth of discussions and particular interests of students. There is no text book. Failure to attend class can be catastrophic.

NO MAKE-UP EXAMS

Exams:
Exams will consist of short answer and essay-type questions, no multiple choice. There may be a "take home" exam.

Grading:

Undergraduate students (81.423)

Hour exams (3)-20% each 60%
Comprehensive Final

40%

Graduate students (81.523)

Hour exams (3)-15% each 45%
Term Paper 20%
Comprehensive Final 35%

Grade Distribution

Percentage of Points Letter Grade

93-100
A
90-92
A-
87-89
B+
83-86
B
80-82
B-
77-79
C+
73-76
C

70-72
C-
67-69
D+
60-66
D

<60
F

All students will adhere to UMass Lowell's Academic Integrity Policy

Latest Update: Monday, April 2, 2012

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Dr. Mark E. Hines, 414 Olsen Hall; Research Laboratory: 613 Olsen Hall
Phone: 978-934-2967; Lab Phone: 978-934-2896; Fax: 978-934-2071
Office hours: By Appointment
Email: Mark_Hines@uml.edu