Central Michigan University

ENV 101 - Introduction to Environmental Studies

Course Syllabus - spring 2002

Course coordinator: Dr. Jane Matty, office Brooks 322, phone 774-3179, e-mail: j.matty@cmich.edu

Class meets: M, W 6:30 - 7:50 p.m. in Brooks Hall 305. . . . . . . . . . . . How to contact the Professors

Attendance: Attending class is essential. The best way to earn a good grade in this course is to attend class regularly; this is especially important in a class with several different instructors throughout the semester.. You must be present to complete any in-class assingments (these will not be announced ahead of time). In addition, group homework assignments are divided up among group members. Attendance is not recorded, but members, so you must be in class to coordinate efforts with your group.

Textbook: Living in the Environment, 11th edition, by G.T.W. Miller. Additional materials will be on library reserve (in Finch) Look up J. Matty – ENV 101.

Exams: There will be 3 semester exams (worth 100 points each) and one final exam (worth 150 points). Part of the final exam will be cumulative. Each exam will consist of both objective questions (such as multiple-choice) and short-essay questions. Exams consist of questions posed (and graded) by the instructors who covered the material in that section. Study guides will be distributed before each exam. Exams must be taken at the scheduled time (which is listed on the course outline). Make-up exams will only be given in exceptional circumstances. If you miss an exam because you are ill, you must bring a note from your physician. All make-up exams must be scheduled within one week of the regular exam; see Dr. Matty to make arrangements.

Community Forum: The final class meetings will be a mock community debate, in which students will debate a controversial environmental issue. Information and homework assignments related to the forum will be distributed throughout the course.

Grading: Final grades will be based on exams, homework assignments (20 points each), and occassional in-class activities (~5 points each). Grades will be calculated as a percentage of the total points and assigned according this scale:

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+, 63-66=D, 60-62=D-, Below 60 % = E

Other General Policies:

Classroom civility: Students who are disruptive in class may be asked to leave according to the Code of Student Rights, Repsonsibilities, and Disciplinary Procedures.

Academic dishonesty (i.e., cheating in any form) will not be tolerated. Any student guilty of academic dishonesty will receive an E for the course and be referred to the Office of Student Life. All academic work is expected to be in compliance with the Policy on Academic Integrity

Make-up or late assignments will be accepted only after obtaining pre-approval from the professor. Documentation of the illness or emergency will be necessary to gain approval for make-up work. A grade of I (incomplete) will only be given in exceptional circumstances, following the policies stated in the CMU Bulletin.

Disabilities: In accordance with the ADA, CMU provides students with disabilities reasonable accommodation to participate in educational programs, activities or services. Students with disabilities requiring accommodations to participate in class activities or meet course requirements should contact the Student Disability Services Office (Foust 250: phone 3018, TDD # 2568) as early as possible.

Course Outline - spring 2002

NOTE: Everything on this syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the professors & course coordinator.
You will be notified in class of any changes to the syllabus.

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