CBH 3003 Comparative Psychology Section 5176

3003Syllabus.doc
Students with Special Needs
If you have a documented disability please
make contact as soon as possible.
Texts
Wynne, C.D.L. (2001) Animal Cognition:
The mental lives of animals. Palgrave:
Basingstoke, England.
The draft chapters of a revised edition of
the text will be available on Sakai.
Requirements
There will be no cumulative final exam.
You are required to:
1). Attend every class prepared to
discuss the reading.
2). Attempt all four in-class tests.
Please note that in order to receive a
passing grade you must complete all the
course requirements. A student may
receive a grade of E for failing to
complete all requirements, even if his or
her total points on completed
requirements might otherwise appear
adequate for a higher grade in the grading
table below.
Examinable material
All material in the textbook, additional
readings, and presented in class, is subject
to examination in the four non-cumulative
tests.
Attendance
If you are unable to attend class for a
reason beyond your control 1 please make
1 It is ‘beyond your control’ if you are sick, have an
accident, or a member of your family is taken
seriously ill and you have to rush home. It is not
‘beyond your control’ if you oversleep, forget, or just
have something more attractive to do.
Students representing the university in sporting or
cultural events may also request permission to miss a
class if the event clashes with a regular class date.
Permission is usually granted to students who 1) make
contact as soon as possible so we can make an
appointment to see the documentary evidence
for your incapacity. If appropriate, we will
then arrange a special test for you.
Generally we shall have lectures in the
Tuesday session and discussion on Thursdays.
Grading
Your grade is determined by your total
percentage score.
Minimum % Grade
95 A
90 A-
87 B+
83 B
80 B-
77 C+
73 C
70 C-
67 D+
63 D
60 D-
0 E (Fail)
The good news is – these grades are firm –
there is no curve. Everybody in the class can
get an A grade (and I hope you do).
The bad news is – these grades are firm –
there is no curve. If you score just one point
below the cutoff then you will get the lower
grade.
Honor Code
I have never had any problem with cheating in
this class, but it is important that you
understand that I am not willing to give a
passing grade to any student who does not
abide by the UF honor code. Any student who
cheats or helps another student cheat will
receive an E (Fail) in this class.
a request at least seven days before the date and 2) are in
good standing in the class and 3) have an accompanying
letter from the event’s coach or director on appropriate
letterhead. Email is not sufficient.
Clive Wynne Page 2 8/16/12