Syllabus - School of Forest Resources - University of Maine

F. Grading Plan:
Grading will be based on eleven weekly laboratory assignments, an oral presentation, and field
performance, one-midterm exam, and a final project. All laboratory assignments will have the same
weight and will be graded on a percentile basis. The relative weights of the course components are:
Lab reports (11) and field performance 35%
Midterm Exam 25%
Final Project 20%
Participation 15%
Oral presentation 5%
Lab reports, oral presentation, and field performance
Lab reports are due 1 week after they are assigned. Late lab reports will not be accepted.
For field labs, the relevant maps and descriptions of the labs will be handed out prior to each lab
session. Field procedures will be explained at the start of each lab session. Laboratory exercises will be
conducted in crews of three or four students each. For each lab, crews will work independently, applying
the knowledge acquired in lectures and labs.
The final field exercise will involve using the skills developed in this course to inventory a ~5 acre stand
and report the results orally and in a written report. The stand can be selected by the group. A stand
will be made available if desired.
Exam
One midterm exam will be given during the semester (February 27, 2013). The exam will be open book
and will involve an array of formats including multiple choice, short answer, and essay. The questions
will come from both the lecture and textbook.
Final Project
In lieu of a final exam, a final project will be turned in and presented on the date of the scheduled final
exam (May 6, 2013). The final project will involve summarizing the stand inventory, assessing the
performance of the selected sampling scheme and intensity, and recommendations for future
inventories. This project will be three to five pages in length and include Introduction, Methods, Results,
and Discussion sections. More information will made available later in the term.
G. Availability of Course Materials
All course materials will be made available on Blackboard (https://www.courses.maine.edu). You will be
required to enter your University of Maine System user name and password to gain access to the site.
H. Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability, please contact Disability
Support Services (East Annex, 581.2319).
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