Lab - DeBlase and Martin; Highly recommended

Field Guides - A field guide to the mammals of America and north of Mexico, Burt/Grossenheider; Highly recommended

                        Wild Mammals of South Dakota, South Dakota Department of Game, Fish, and Parks

MAMMALOGY LAB SCHEDULE:

GRADING:   

* Lab exams will be practicals

** Study skin mounts will be for extra credit.

Term Paper - Use journal format from one of the professional mammal research journals or the Journal of Wildlife Management in writing the term paper.  The paper should be double spaced, including the literature cited.  The paper should be from 4-6 pages in length with 2.4 cm margins.  Choose recent papers on a subject of interest and write your manuscript using this information.  Writing, as well as content, will be graded.

Popular Article - Use a popular magazine format to write an article concerning an area of interest that you have.  The article should be from 1200-1800 words.  Popular articles should be written in a form that the general public can read and enjoy. Include diagrams, charts, or pictures.  If the article is of sufficient quality, we will attempt to publish it.

The last day that you have to hand in either paper is December 1.  The following schedule also applies:

If your paper is handed in by:

            October 1           + 4 points

            October 15         + 3 points

            November 1        + 2 points

            November 15      + 1 points

Field Trips - There may be several field trips outside of the regularly scheduled time.  You will be expected to go on these trips.  If you cannot go, you must arrange a substitute activity for the field trip.

Dishonesty Policy
Cheating on any exam or class assignments will result in a zero for that activity. A definition of "cheating" is found in the SDSU Student Policies Manual, Section 01:10:01 on cheating, plagiarism and facilitating academic dishonesty. See also the Biology/Microbiology Department Dishonesty Policy for further details. Fulfillment of assigned projects must represent the original work of each student. Plagiarism is not appropriate.

Drop Date
If you choose to drop this course, please complete the departmental drop form and bring it to class.  Have the instructor sign the form and return it to the Registrar's Office.

Attendance Policy
Attendance is not taken in lecture, but you are responsible for all material.  Labs generally cannot be made up.  Tests may be made up for excused absences only.  Cheating will result in a zero on the exam (see above for dishonesty policy).

Students with Disabilities
If you are a person with a disability and anticipate needing any type of accommodation in order to participate in this class, please inform me and make the appropriate arrangements with the Office of Disability Services (ODS). The Office of Disability Services is located in 110 West Hall. To schedule an appointment call (605) 688-4504 and request to speak with Nancy L. Schade, the Coordinator of Disability Services.

Bonus Points
For the laboratory portion of the class, students may complete a study skin mount for 20 points extra credit. Within the lecture, students have the option of handing in both the term paper and popular article early for extra points (ranging from +1 to +4 points.) You are also encouraged to talk with your instructor to review your progress or answer any questions regarding grade determination.