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 BIOL 472.01 – Fall 2007 – page 1 of 1