Professor: Dr. John T. Beneski
Office.......Boucher 323
Phone.......436-2316
Hours.......MW 1-3; T 11-12

Grading: Final letter grades will be determined as follows:

• A=90%
• B=80%
• C=70%
• D=60%
• F=below 60%

(+) and (-) will be used according to University Policy

Exams:

• 3 Lecture Exams (100 pts each)
• 4 Class Assignments (25 pts each)

Total Points Possible...400 points

Exam Policies

• NO makeup exams will be given. If a Lecture Exam is missed for legitimate reasons (excuse must be verified in writing; consult University Catalog for complete regulations), the FINAL EXAM will count for 200 points of the final grade (100 points for the Final Exam and 100 points for the missed Lecture Exam).
• All students are REQUIRED to take the Final Exam.
• Class Assignments: Late class assignments will be penalized at the rate of 5 pts/day.

Please Note the Following:

• Attendance in Lecture will be monitored.
• Cut Policy: students are responsible for all missed work; remember, "80% of success is just showing up" (Woody Allen)
• Accommodation: students with disabilities that require special accommodations should contact their instructors during the first week of classes.

Required Text:

• Evolution (3rd ed.) by Mark Ridley
• Principles of Human Evolution (2nd ed.) by Roger Lewin & Robert Foley