J. MAKE-UP POLICY:

Each student must take all lecture exams. One lecture exam may be made up if missed for a serious reason such as illness or accident. In order to be eligible for making up a missed lecture examination, you must promptly submit (within one week) to the lecture instructor written documentation supporting the cause for your legitimate absence. The make-up exam must be taken before the next regularly scheduled examination.

Since the majority of the grade is dependent upon the acquisition of practical skills, attendance in scheduled labs is required. Make-up of missed work in the laboratory is not always possible and is at the discretion of the instructor. Even if the laboratory work cannot be made up, the notebook must be completed.


K. WITHDRAWAL POLICY:

Always file a drop form if you do not intend to continue in any course. It is good insurance against getting a "U" in the course. Also, it is requested that you inform your lab instructor if you drop the course early in the semester (first two weeks); this will give us the opportunity of giving your space to someone else.

Withdrawals from this course will only be allowed in accordance with University and College policies. Please be aware that there may be a more specific and restrictive withdrawal policy for the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. Withdrawals during the first two weeks of instruction will not appear on the student's permanent record.

Withdrawals after the first two weeks and prior to the ninth week of instruction are permissible only for serious and compelling reasons. Academic progress unsatisfactory to the student is considered a serious and compelling reason during this period. Instructor and department chairman signatures on drop form are required.

Withdrawals following the eighth week but prior to the final three weeks of instruction are permissible for serious and compelling reasons, but during this period, unsatisfactory academic progress is not considered a serious and compelling basis to drop a course. Circumstances must be shown that preclude the student from attending class or from any effective opportunities to study. In addition to the normal withdrawal form, a special form must be completed, and instructor and department chair signatures are required.

Withdrawals during the last three weeks of instruction are permissible only for serious accident or illness and involve a total withdrawal from the University. Detailed written documentation must accompany withdrawal forms. Instructor, chair, and college dean signatures are required.

A copy of the withdrawl policy can be obtained wither from the Biology department Office or can be downloaded directly.


L. CHEATING/PLAGIARISM:

A definition of plagiarism: http://www.plagiarism.org/learning_center/what_is_plagiarism.html

Cheating and plagiarism are in violation of the California Administrative Code, Title 5, Section 41301. CSULB has adopted a specific policy with respect to the violations of this nature (see the Bulletin or Schedule of Classes). Any student in violation of this code and policy in any assignment or examination related to this course shall be subject to the options specified in the policy statement. This may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the course or, in certain circumstances, being expelled from the University.

Please also note that to detect plagiarism, this class uses a search engine (turnitin.com) that compares for text similarity. By taking this course you are herby agreeing that all required papers may be subject to submission for textual similarity review to Turnitin.com for the detection of plagiarism. All submitted papers will be included as source documents in the Turnitin.com reference database solely for the purpose of detecting plagiarism of such papers. You may submit your paper in such a way that no identifying information about you is included. Another option is that you may request, in writing from your instructor, that your papers not be submitted to Turnitin.com. However, if you choose this option you will be required to provide documentation to substantiate that the papers are your original work and do not include any plagiarized material.