Contacting Dr. Fischer:
Office phone: 581-2817
Home phone: 348-8768
e-mail: rufischer@eiu.edu
Office location:
2074 Life Sciences Building
Office Hours:
BIO 3002 Environmental Life Science
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Outlines of topics covered in the class |
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Readings available for class both on the web site and at Reference desk |
Course Goals
Develop a basic
understanding of ecological and biological principles, how these are
related to environmental issues, and how humans are involved
Acquire basic knowledge
about important environmental issues and how they may be solved in a
scientific, economic and political framework
Develop the ability to critically analyze and discuss environmental topics presented in the popular media or elsewhere
Grades
100 pts Pop-quizzes and hand-in projects, total
300 pts Three Exams, 100 points each
100 pts Project
100 pts Final Exam (Cumulative)
700 pts Points possible in class
Pop-Quizzes and Hand-in Projects
Short quizzes will be given on an irregular and unannounced schedule.
Short projects, such as bring in newspaper articles or watching and reporting on a television program and additional reading assignments will be given throughout the semester.
Exams
Approximately 60% objective (multiple choice, matching, true/false), 40% short essay.
No makeup exams without a very valid and written excuse.