Welcome to BIOL4000/5000 Comparative Animal Physiology!
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Instructor information |
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Instructor |
Dr. Inna Sokolova |
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isokolov@uncc.edu |
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Office location |
WOOD 381c |
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Office hours |
By appointment |
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Phone |
(704) 687 8532 |
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Biography |
1991 M.S. St. Petersburg State University, St. Petersburg, Russia, 1997 Ph.D. Zoological Institute of Russian Academy of Sciences, 1999-2001 Post-doctoral, Alfred-Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research, Germany, 2001-2002 Post-doctoral, University of Guelph, Canada, 2002-2007 Assistant Professor, UNC Charlotte, 2007- Associate Professor, UNC Charlotte |
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Research interests |
Marine biology, ecological physiology and toxicology of marine invertebrates |
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Course Goals |
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Course Goals |
For more details see "Course outline". |
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Course Information |
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Course title |
Comparative Animal Physiology |
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Course number |
BIOL4000/5000 |
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Course dates |
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Location |
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Meeting day(s) |
MW |
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Meeting time(s) |
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Prerequisite(s) |
Required: C or better in Cell Biology (BIOL2130), Ecology (BIOL3144) and Organic Chemistry (CHEM 2130 or 2131) |
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Policies |
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Course schedule: Check calendar often for changes in lecture topics and upcoming assignments. Please note that the dates of exams WILL NOT change unless by consent of ALL students in the class. In class regulations: Attendance of this class is mandatory. I do not take attendance, but I distribute short bonus assignments in the class which allow students to earn additional points and allow me to determine how many classes a student has missed. Walking in and out of class during lecture distracts most students in the class. Please come to the class in time and do not walk out during the lecture, except for an emergency such as diarrhea. Cell phones should be turned off during the class (turn off not only ringing but also the “vibrate” mode). I expect you to behave in a way that is respectful towards your classmates and the instructor. If I find your behavior distractive for other students, I will ask you to leave the class and take points from your final grade (up to one letter grade) (I never had to enforce this rule before and I hope I never will). Policy on tests and missed deadlines: No curve is given in this course, and there is no extra credit work except for a few small bonuses distributed in the class. Should you have a legitimate excuse for missing an exam (hospitalization, court appearances, a death in the family, etc.), you let me know by providing a written proof in support of the absence. I will then arrange a time for you to re-take the exam. Academic misconduct: Your integrity is a starting assumption of mine. You are responsible for understanding the Policy on Academic Integrity at UNCC. Please consult the University policy documents at http://www.uncc.edu/unccatty/policystate/ps-105.html. Anyone caught copying on exams will receive an "F" for a semester grade in the course. Contact policies: If you have any questions or issues to discuss, you are welcome to contact me by e-mail or personally during the office hours. Do not leave voice mail on the phone if I am not in my office; I will not return calls. I will be using e-mail to distribute important information, including answers to FAQs. For maximum advantage, check your UNCC 49er email account and the course Web page often. UNC Charlotte strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained. Therefore, we celebrate and respect diversity that includes, but is not limited to ability/disability, age, culture, ethnicity, gender, language, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status.
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Grading |
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Distribution of final grade |
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assay type tests, 60% of the final grade (15%
or 150 points each)
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presentation: 20% of the final grade (200 pts)
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take-home assignments, 20% of the final grade (10% or 100 points
each)
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nFinal
exam 15% (150 points) of the final grade.
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nTotal
number of points: 1000
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No extra credits or curve will be given in this class. You will receive the grade that you earn in the tests and on the assignments, and there will be no time or opportunity for make-ups. If you have any concerns about your current learning strategies and look for the ways to improve, I would be happy to discuss them with you; but please contact me early in the course to make sure that you have enough time to improve your knowledge and understanding of the material to earn a grade that you desire. Grading: 90% A -- 80% B -- 70% C -- 60% D – less than 60% F
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Textbooks |
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Strongly recommended: |