IB 105 Environmental Biology MWF 11-11:50 2 hand outs: course syllabus and pre-test

Instructor: Dr. Andrew Suarez Teaching Assistants : Adam Wallner, Josh Burke

Course Resources in addition to Lecture Course web page Textbook Textbook web page Office hours

Course web page Textbook and Textbook webpage Cunningham and Cunningham, Principles on Environmental Science: Inquiry & Applications, 3nd edition

Office Hours Dr. Suarez (Andy) Office: 681 Morrill Hall Office hours: Fridays 3-4 pm, or by appointment Adam Wallner Office: 277 NRB Office hours: Wednesdays 3-4 pm, or by appointment Josh Burke Office: 150 Morrill Hall Office hours: Monday 1-2 pm, or by appointment

Syllabus Course Structure: 3 lectures a week 1 “pre-test” (today) 3 exams 1 final

Syllabus Grading: 1 “pre-test” (10pts) 3 exams (100 pts each) 1 final (100 pts) You will be allowed to drop your lowest test grade.

Syllabus Grading: Conflict exams are not normally given except under extreme circumstances. You must have an approved excuse in writing. If you are ill the day of the exam, inform the instructor within 24 hours by or phone ( ).

Syllabus Grading: points Letter grade% points(out of 310) A 90% 279 B 80% 248 C 70% 217 D 60% 186

Syllabus Exams: All tests are multiple choice and true/false. Include extra credit. How to prepare? Responsible for all material presented in lecture Responsible for all assigned textbook readings NOT responsible for textbook website

Exam Info Bring pencils At least one empty seat between each person Your neighbors must have a different color exam book All jackets/bags/etc must be under your seat No hats. Shoes must be kept on You must show your ID when turning in your exam Fill in student ID # on exam

Course Guidelines Please, no talking during lecture! Unless you have a question or comment relevant to class material, then go ahead and ask. Turn phones off before class!

Course Guidelines Take notes but don’t worry about writing every detail down. All lectures will be available on the course web site (check site often for updates and information). (if I am going to fast, let me know)

Next time… Basic Scientific Principles Lecture Objectives: 2. Discuss how to form and test hypotheses. 1. Outline the scientific method. 3. Learn the differences between a scientific theory, law and hypothesis. 4. Understand the limitations of science.

What is Environmental Science? Interdisciplinary! Coming soon…

BBC Monday, 21 August 2006, 11:28 GMT 12:28 UK Map details global water stress. The alarming extent of water scarcity across the world is detailed in a map compiled by a leading environmental think tank. It shows two key types of scarcity; water is said to be either physically scarce or economically scarce.

Don’t forget to hand in your pre-test (not graded - no “wrong” answers)