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MAR 320: IchthyologyFall 2008Midterms (100 points each)Final presentationFinal paperParticipation200 points100 points100 points50 pointsTotal points 450Examinations will be based on lectures, text readings, and handouts. There will be nomake-up exams, so please plan accordingly. Participation grade is based on attendance,contributions to class discussions, lab notebook, field trip participation, and adherence toclass policies. Class and field trip attendances are mandatory. Each absence beyond 2classes will result in a full letter grade reduction. Read the Honor Policy in your Catalogand Behavior Expectations section of the Student Handbook for information on academicdishonesty. Please see me if you have any questions.Field work:We will spend 4 days conducting field work in Kasitsna Bay Laboratory in Seldovia fromSept 7-10. You are expected to fully participate in preparation for the trip and all aspectsof life in the field. This will include going over gear lists, compiling gear, cooking,cleaning up the facilities, etc. More information will be given in class and during logisticsmeeting prior to the trip. Please read, sign, and return Field Course Conduct Agreementby the end of class on Aug 25.Project report and presentation:As a part of Active Learning in this class, you will undertake an independent researchproject. In the end, you will be expected to present your results in a written and oralformat. See “Project report guidelines” for guidance on how to write your final paper.Your final presentation will be 15-20 minutes long, and you should be prepared to answerquestions about your research at the end of the talk. We will discuss further details ofpaper writing and creating a successful presentation in class.Before you start work on your project, make sure you have discussed your topic with meby Sept 9!Lab notebook:Your lab notebook helps you keep record of your work, so you can reconstruct youractions in the field and the lab. Keeping a detailed and well organized notebook is acrucial scientific skill. Use it to record lab assignments and observations in the field, towrite down raw data, and track your data analyses and results. In short, use it to writedown everything and anything you think may be relevant to your project. You will turnthe lab notebook in with your project and it will contribute to your participation grade. (Iwill not be looking for neatness, but for a full record of your project.)Support services:If you need disability-related accommodations, please notify Tamara Randolph, ourDisabilities Services Coordinator (564-8345). Other services available to you include:2