Insect Biodiversity and Evolution
Grading
The final grade is based on a total of 1000 points, split roughly evenly between the lecture and the lab. Letter grades follow the usual scale: A = 1000-930, A- = 929-900, B+ = 899-870, B = 869-830, B- = 829-800, C+ = 799-770, C = 769-730, C- = 729-700, D+ = 699-670, D = 669-630, D- = 629-600, F<600.
| component | points |
|---|---|
| insect collection (description) | 250 |
| lecture exam I | 100 |
| lecture exam II | 100 |
| lab practicals (30 points each, n=10) | 300 |
| presentations (50 points each, n=2) | 100 |
| final exam | 150 |
| total | 1000 |
Exams
Lecture exams are typically mixed in terms of style, with sections for short answer, multiple choice, matching, essay, etc. The final exam is cumulative, with an emphasis on material covered since exam II.
Lab Practicals
A lab practical generally consists of 15 specimens that a student must identify by sight. Extra resources are not allowed.
Presentations
Each student will be required to give two short presentations and to distribute information on his/her topics to the class (e.g., a handout). More information will be provided during lecture 1.
Statement on Cheating
Cheating will not be tolerated. Students should read and abide by the NCSU Code of Student Conduct. A student that feels tempted to cheat is encouraged to contact an instructor before he/she engages in any activities that could be classified as dishonest.
