Marine Biology Spring 2010
Marine Biology
Biology 3760
Dr. Allen F. Mensinger
SSB 13 (ground floor) x-7259
amensing@d.umn.edu http://www.d.umn.edu/~amensing/toadfish.htm
Lectures:
MWAH 191
Tues, Thurs 9:30 to 10:45
Office hours:
Tues, 11 to 12:30 OR by appointment
Textbook:
Recommended
Marine Biology 3rd edition Levington 2009 ISBN 978-0-19532694-9
CDs:
Highly recommended
The Blue Planet - Seas of Life 2002 complete set
Field trip:
Required
To the Shedd Aquarium and Field Museum Chicago.
Approximate times 12 pm Friday March 26 to 6 pm Sunday March 28.
Grading
Exercise
Lecture exams (3 including the final)
Field trip exercise
TOTAL
Total points
300
100
400
A = 360 ; B = 320; C = 280; D =220; F = < 220; I reserve the right to add +/- to grades within 5 pts of the cutoff.
These ranges represent the minimum grade you will earn for the class. As this is the first time the course has been
offered, I reserve the right to curve the class with the percentages related to the top score in the class. 90% A, 80% B,
70% C, 60% D, < 60% F
Individuals with any disability, either temporary or permanent, which might affect their ability to perform in this class are
encouraged to inform the instructor at the start of the semester. Adaptation of methods, materials, and/or testing may be modified
as required to provide for equitable participation.
The University of Minnesota is committed to the practice that all of its students shall have equal educational opportunities. The
University expressly forbids discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran’s status,
ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, or marital status. If you believe that your biology instructor has not followed this policy,
you are invited to bring this to the attention of the Biology Department Head (207 SSB, 726-7263) or to the Associate Dean of the
College of Science and Engineering (140 Engineering, 726-7585). Your conference will be kept confidential.
Academic dishonesty tarnishes UMD's reputation and discredits the accomplishments of students. UMD is committed to
providing students every possible opportunity to grow in mind and spirit. This pledge can only be redeemed in an environment of
trust, honesty, and fairness. As a result, academic dishonesty is regarded as a serious offense by all members of the academic
community. In keeping with this ideal, this course will adhere to UMD's Student Academic Integrity Policy, which can be found
at www.d.umn.edu/assl/conduct/integrity. This policy sanctions students engaging in academic dishonesty with penalties up to
and including expulsion from the university for repeat offenders.
The instructor will enforce and students are expected to follow the University's Student Conduct Code
(http://www.d.umn.edu/assl/conduct/code). Appropriate classroom conduct promotes an environment of academic achievement
and integrity. Disruptive classroom behavior that substantially or repeatedly interrupts either the instructor's ability to teach, or
student learning, is prohibited. Disruptive behavior includes inappropriate use of technology in the classroom. Examples include
ringing cell phones, text-messaging, watching videos, playing computer games, doing email, or surfing the Internet on your
computer instead of note-taking or other instructor-sanctioned activities.
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