Fall 2007 Syllabus
BIOL 472.01 – Hand’s W.O.O.D.S. Service Learning
Mon 2-3:50 pm, Roddy Hall 272
Instructor
Dr. Chris Hardy
Office: Roddy 271
Email: christopher.hardy@millersville.edu
Office Hours: Mon 4-6 pm , Tue 8-10 am, Thu 3-4 pm
Tel:871-2312
Materials
1. Notebook for notes / minutes.
2. Binder for handouts.
Objectives
1. Work with your peers and other concerned parties to develop a 5 yr. plan for the
development, maintenance, and curriculum of Hand’s W.O.O.D.S. that involves the
students and faculty of Hand Middle and Washington Elementary schools, as well as
a possible limited supporting role for Millersville University students and faculty.
2. Clearly convey / articulate this plan through individual and group written and oral
reports with supporting scholarly literature and documentation.
3. Present, as part of a group, this 5 yr. plan to the Hand’s W.O.O.D.S. Foundation.
Grading
Final letter grades are given on the basis of your earned percentage of the total
points possible as follows:
A
AB+
B
93-100%
90-92%
87-89%
83-86%
BC+
C
C-
80-82%
77-79%
73-76%
70-72%
D+
D
DF
67-69%
63-66%
60-62%
<60%
1. Participation in Discussions / Attendance
(minus 4 pts for mental or physical absence)
2. Progress Reports w/ Minutes (Individual; as announced)
3. Final Report (Individual)
4. Final Presentation (Group; evening or Saturday date likely)
50 pts
Total points possible
200
50 pts
50 pts
50 pts
Special Needs Inform me immediately if you have disabilities or special needs that might affect
your performance in this course. I will do my best to accommodate you.
Honesty
1. Cheating or plagiarism results in a zero for the assignment. There is no distinction
between copying or providing answers in this regard. Millersville University's
Academic Honesty Policy is found in the Student Handbook and the Academic
Honesty and Dishonesty brochure.
2. “Individual” reports and assignments are to be written / presented by yourself only.
Final Class
Thu, Dec 13, 10:15-12:15 pm
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