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EVALUATION OF
STUDENT PERFORMANCE
Students are
expected to read all required materials and to
seek clarification and integration of these materials. Initiative on part of
the students in asking meaningful questions is also expected.
Two midterm examinations,
one term paper and one final examination are scheduled.
Examinations will cover lectures, class discussions, films, and all required
readings. Students need to take all examinations at the scheduled times.
Make-up tests will be granted only for special circumstances. Grades will be assigned on the basis attendance, performance in the
midterms, the final examination, and participation in class discussions.
STUDENT
LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon successful completion of this course,
students will be able to demonstrate their knowledge of the unique place of
humanity in the biological world. Moreover, they will be able to recognize
the difference between fact and fiction and recognize logical fallacies and
faulty reasoning. At the end of the term, students will also have
demonstrated an ability to critically examine and comprehend human nature
and behavior, social traditions, and institutions.
CREDIT/NO
CREDIT GRADE OPTION
This course may be
taken for credit/no credit. Students must declare intent to earn credit/no
credit and sign a credit/no credit form.
INCOMPLETE
GRADE
A student may
receive a grade of incomplete only if he or she has completed two thirds of
the course work assigned, has a grade of C or better, and has consulted with
me for our mutual approval.
ATTENDANCE
Any student who misses more than ten hours of class work will
be dropped from this course regardless of academic standings in this class.
Students need to take examinations at the scheduled times. Make-up tests
will be granted only for special circumstances. |