Thursday, January 15, 2009

Darwinism Test and PowerPoint

I was a bit disappointed by the level of surprise in class today about the test on Friday. I hand out the monthly syllabus for a reason: For you to know what is happening in class. I expect you to use the schedule, and not rely on me to tell you when things are happening. There should be no surprises when it comes to tests, quizzes, labs, or any other class activity.

I want you to use the syllabus for a few reasons. One, it makes it easier for me to plan. It should also make it easier for you to study, since you have a few week's notice of tests and quizzes. If you are absent from class, you can look at the schedule and see what we are going over that day. One of the most important reasons I do this is that this is what happens in a college course. You will get a syllabus at the beginning of the semester that lists all the tests. You will be expected to know when they are. The professor/instructor may not remind you that they are coming.

Please use the syllabus. There is one posted in the classroom, and I can get you another copy if you lost yours. There are two more quizzes on the syllabus for this month. Make sure you know when they are. I may not remind you in class about them.

Anyway, here is the complete PowerPoint for Chapter 22. I will be moderating comments till 10.30 tonight.