CONSERVATION
JOURNAL CLUB
SYLLABUS OUTLINE
Course Title and Number: Conservation- BSC 680, Journal Club
Semester and Year: Spring 2012
Credit Hours: 2
Course Description: For graduate students in Biological Sciences, Conservation Journal Club is a discussion-oriented course that uses peer-reviewed literature and books as bases for understanding the conservation of plants and animals.
Meeting time/place: Monday, 5:00 – 6:30 PM, RM 207 (Science Building)
Instructor: Name: Dr. Thomas K. Pauley
Office: S-386
Office Hours: Tuesday & Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or by appointment
Phone/E-mail: (304) 696-2376 /
Text Information: Required Text: Lewis, Ronald L. 1998. Transforming the Appalachian Countryside. The University of North Carolina Press. ISBN 0-8078-4706-2
Computer Requirements: Microsoft Word and internet; Link to the university computing services acceptable use policy: http://www.marshall.edu/ucs/CS/accptuse.asp
Prerequisites: Graduate Status
Desired Learner Outcomes/Objectives:
1. To learn the fundamentals of the importance of conservation
2. Students will be familiar with current literature and trends in conservation
Evaluation/Measurement/Assessment of Learner Outcomes:
Grades will be based on class assignments and participation (see below).
Requests from the HELP Program for students associated with that program will be honored but the student must have a written statement from the HELP center and a HELP staff member to serve as a proctor for all exams.
Grading Policy: Grading Scale will be as follows:
90-100% = A 80-89% = B 79-7% = C 69-60% = D 59-50% = F
Please check the MU academic calendar for dates to withdrawn from this class. The grading policy does not allow for extra credit under any circumstances.
Class participation 50%
Class presentations 50%
Presentations
Below is the schedule of class presentations. Please be prepared to lead the class discussion according to your assigned time.
Reading Assignments: The chosen journal paper must be presented to Dr. Pauley 2 weeks before the date of discussion. After his approval, a pdf of the paper must be sent to all students in the class.
Policy statement on major projects, examinations, and other assignments (due dates, make-ups): Make-up assignments will not be an option. For the university policy on excused absences, refer to the excused absence policy in the online catalog, p. 121, at www.marshall.edu/ucomm/catalog/interim.htm
Attendance Policy: Inclement Weather Policy: Attendance is MANDATORY in lecture and laboratory. You are allowed one unexcused absence. If you miss 2 or more classes, 2.5% of your final grade will be deducted for every UNEXCUSED absence. Link to inclement weather policy:
http://www.marshall.edu/ucomm/weather.html
Cell phones/texting: Mobile phones are not permitted in class. Texting will not be tolerated.
University Policies: Please read all university policies at http://www.marshall.edu/academic-affairs/?page_id=802
COURSE OUTLINE/WEEKLY SCHEDULE:
Week / Book/ChaptersMon / Jan 9 / Introduction
Mon / Jan 23 / Text Introduction
Benjamin Koester
Mon / Jan 30 / Chapter 1, pages 15 -30
Danielle Peters
Mon / Feb 6 / Whitney Kroschel
Chapter 1, pages 31-44
Mon / Feb 13 / Derek Bozzell
Chapter 2, pages 45-63
Mon / Feb 20 / Joe Hamden
Chapter 2, pages 64-80
Mon / Feb 27 / Amy Fiedler and David Foltz
Chapter 3
Mon / March 5 / Jessica Curtis and Advait Jukar
Chapter 4
Mon / March 12 / Kyle McGill and Aaron Semasko
Chapter 5
Mon / March 26 / Abby Sinclair and Jacqueline Webb
Chapter 6
Mon / April 2 / Brian Williamson and Kayla Adkins
Chapter 7
Mon / April 9 / Jessica Bloom and Tim Burst
Chapter 8
Mon / April 16 / Joshua Corrie and Payal Pale
Chapter 9
Mon / April 23 / Marcie Cruz and Chris Bowers
Chapter 10
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