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Bio 211A I Bio 340 I Bio 464 I Bio 468/568  
Bio 490 I

F. 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) written documentation supporting the cause for your legitimate absence. It is your responsibility to contact the instructor and provide the necessary documentation. The make-up exam must be taken before the next regularly scheduled 
examination.


G. WITHDRAWAL POLICY:

A copy of the School of Natural Sciences withdrawal policy is available from the Department Office. Please read it carefully as we will adhere to it strictly. Some critical deadlines to which you should pay particular attention to are listed below.:

H. WITHDRAWAL POLICY: 

Key registration dates and deadlines can be obtained from:  http://www.csulb.edu/depts/enrollment/dates/registration.html

The School of Natural Sciences withdrawal policy is the same as the University withdrawl policy.   A hard copy is available from the Department Office.  Please read it carefully as we will adhere to it strictly. Some critical deadlines to which you should pay particular attention to are listed below: 


Deadline to pay fees before instruction begins Jan 16, 2008
Registration unavailable Jan 24 - 25, 2008
Deadline to drop or withdraw from all classes and receive full refund for fees and tuition Jan 27, 2008
Instruction begins Jan 28, 2008
$25 non-refundable Late Registration fee assessed with basic registration fee Jan 28, 2008
Open University enrollment Jan 28 - Feb 22, 2008
Self Service Registration and Adjustments ends Feb 10, 2008
Deadline to withdraw or drop classes using MyCSULB Feb 10, 2008
Deadline to withdraw or drop classes without 'W' grade Feb 10, 2008
Deadline for partial withdrawal with refund of fees Feb 10, 2008
In Person Registration begins Feb 11, 2008
In Person Registration and Adjustments Feb 11 - 15, 2008
Deadline to add courses without fee Feb 15, 2008
Deadline to file for CR/NC or Audit grade options without fee Feb 15, 2008
Deadline to file for Credit by Examination Feb 15, 2008
Final deadline to add courses with $10 missed deadline fee Feb 22, 2008
Final deadline to file for CR/NC or Audit grade options with $10 missed deadline fee Feb 22, 2008
Census Feb 22, 2008
Last day to enroll in Open University Feb 22, 2008
Deadline to drop or withdraw from all classes and receive pro-rated refund Apr 9, 2008
Deadline to drop without college dean's signature Apr 25, 2008
Last day of instruction May 16, 2008
Deadline to drop with college dean's signature May 16, 2008
Final Examinations May 19 - 23, 2008
Last day of semester May 30, 2008
Deadline to file Request for Medical Withdrawal May 30, 2008
Deadline to file Request for Educational Leave with $10 missed deadline fee May 30, 2008

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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 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. 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.


H. CHEATING/PLAGIARISM:

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.