Individual Effort :
    Please keep in mind that General Biology I, General Biology II, and Ecology are serious college level courses for students who are willing to work dilligently to improve their level of knowledge in these disciplines. We can accomplish a great deal together, but only if you make a personal commitment to the course you are taking and plan on giving it your best effort for the entire semester.

Academic Integrity Statement :
    Any student who  a.) knowingly represents the work of others as his/her own  b.) uses or obtains unauthorized assistance in the execution of any academic work or  c.) gives fraudulent assistance to another student is guilty of cheating. Violators will be penalized in accordance with established college regulations, policies, and procedures.

Classroom Conduct:
    It is your responsibilty to attend all of your classes. If you miss a class for any reason, you are responsible for all content that is covered, for any announcements made in your absence, and for acquiring any materials that may have been distributed. It is expected that you will be on time for all of your classes. If you walk into a class after it has already begun, it is expected that you will select a seat close to where you entered the room so that you do not disrupt the class.
    You are expected to follow ordinary rules of courtesy during our class sessions. Engaging in private, side conversations during class time is distracting to other students and to the instructor. Leaving class early without having informed the instructor prior to the beginning of the class is not appropriate. Unless there is an emergency, leaving class and returning while the class is in session is not acceptable behavior. Disruptive behavior of any type, including sharpening pencils during class while someone is speaking, is not appropriate. Also, please turn off any cellular phones, beepers, pagers, or similar electronic devices at the beginning of each class session. This will prevent other students and the instructor from being distracted by devices that ring, beep, or make other inappropriate noises at the wrong time.

    With this understanding your professor welcomes you into an environment that creates a sense of community, pride, and respect. We are here to work cooperatively and to learn together. Good luck in your study of Biology and Ecology and enjoy the courses.