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This course is designed to give the student an overview of environmental science with particular
emphasis on the interaction of man with the biosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and lithosphere.
Students learn about earth system science, as well as environmental problems and solutions. We
also note the ethical and legal lenses through which humans view the environment.
III. Text:
Exam 1 25%
Exam 2 25%
Final Exam 30%
Reading quizzes 20%
V. Other policies
1. General rules and policies:
The Honor Code applies to all course work. The professor does not tolerate violations of
the code. Cell phone usage on tests will result in a score of 0% and referral to the Honor
Board.
Attendance is considered mandatory, and class participation is strongly encouraged.
Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact the instructors to discuss their
individual needs for accommodations.
2. Tests, Quizzes and Final Examination:
There are no make-ups unless there is a medical emergency. Tests will be a mixture of
multiple choice, true/false and short-answer questions. The tests are NOT cumulative, but
the final exam IS cumulative. Quizzes are handed out promptly at the beginning of the
class, and are collected 10 minutes later. If you arrive late, you have less time to take the
quiz. There are no curves unless warranted, and the standard grading scale applies (i.e.,
100-93 = A, 92-90=A- and so on).
3. There are no formal prerequisites for this class. Basic knowledge of chemistry, laws of
physics etc is helpful but not essential.
VI. In addition
You will find that your professor is a pretty patient and easy-going guy. Still, there are certain
things that hed like you to avoid, not simply because theyre an annoyance to him but because in
the past, theyve been a distraction to other students:
1. Laptops in class are fine for taking notes or viewing powerpoints. Please type quietly! This
course does not have a facebook page or youtube channel, and there is no lecture material
on Netflix. Please be on task.
2. Interpret this as you will: The professors assurance that the powerpoints are posted on-
line is not the same thing as the powerpoints are posted on-line so you dont need to
come to class. Attendance is not taken, but is nonetheless considered mandatory.
3. Why not just turn your cell phones off during class?
4. The course schedule has been set long in advance. Please schedule any travel plans during
the semester around your classes and labs, and not the other way around.
5. Being late to class every once in a while is understandable. Being chronically late to class is
both avoidable and annoying.
6. The professor really, really dislikes it when you show up for a quiz and immediately leave
as soon as its over.