Midterm Exam (15%) you will participate in a midterm study session to prepare for the essay exam.
Final Project/Presentation (30%) Group (2 or 3) presentation of research and "field work" you've conducted based on ideas relatied to food and agriculture. You and I must agree on the project and the criteria for evaluation.
Participation (40%) Attend all classes and be prepared to contribute to our discussion.
Journal (15%) You are to compose a journal entry for each assigned reading. The journal will be collected at the midterm and again at the end of the course.
The Grade:
A (90-100) Exceptional work
B (80-89) Accurate work
C (70-79) You did the work, but there are deficiencies.
D (60-69) Serious deficiencies in more than one area.
E (below 60) Unacceptable performance
Policies:
Be here on time for every class. If you do happen to miss a class, you are responsible for finding out from a classmate what you need to know for the next class.
Turn in all work by the due date.
Please turn off your phone.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, all qualified students enrolled in this course are entitled to reasonable accommodations. It is the student's responsibility to inform me of any special needs before the end of the first week of classes.
Combs 101 D
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