FORS 4370/6370 – Fish Physiology Fall 2006 Course Syllabus

Course requirements
Exams: (Undergraduates) There will be three exams including the final. Exams will
consist of multiple choice, short answer, and essay questions. The final exam will be
cumulative.
Exams: (Graduates) There will be two exams (one midterm, one final). Exams will
consist primarily of short answer and essay questions. Graduate student exams will be
different from those given to undergraduates.
Research Paper: You will submit an 8-10 page (double spaced, not inclusive of title
page or references) research paper on a topic of your choice related to fish physiology.
Your topic is due 08 September. If you prefer, a topic can be assigned to you by the
instructor. A copy of the results of searches done for your literature review or a draft of
your references section is due 29 September. A detailed outline will be due 25 October.
A full draft is due 10 November. While this draft will be returned to you with comments
from the instructor, it will account for 50% of your grade for the assignment. Additional
comments can be provided on subsequent drafts submitted to the instructor prior to 22
November. Meeting these deadlines will account for 20% of your grade for the paper.
The final draft is due 01 December at 4:00 PM. Papers will not be accepted after 06
December and will be penalized 10% per day (including weekend days) starting after the
deadline on 01 December.
Presentations (Graduate students only): You will be expected to make two 12-15
minute long conference-style presentations (including Power Point slides) on subjects in
fish physiology. Topics will be assigned to you; however, your suggestions will be
considered. Topics will be assigned 1-2 weeks prior to presentation date. You should be
prepared to answer questions on this topic after your presentation.
Assignments: Throughout the course of the semester you will be assigned readings and
assorted homework projects such as brief synopses on assigned subjects, preparation for
discussion of assigned readings, and homework questions. These will be assigned about
once per week and are designed to either provide a supplement to material covered in
lecture or to highlight material likely to appear again on an exam.
Participation: Participation incorporates attendance and contribution to class
discussions.
Grading (Undergraduate-500 pts)
Exam I
Exam II
Exam III (final)
Term Paper
Assignments
Participation
20%
20%
25%
20%
10%
5%