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PP728 Requirements & Policies

Lecture

Students are expected to attend each lecture and to participate in class discussions. Three 1-hr examinations are scheduled. Each exam will count 25% of your grade in the course.

No textbook is required. A lecture outline, required readings, and supplemental references will be provided for each lecture. Some lecture content will be delivered online for student download either through 'Lecture notes' or 'Lecture guides' section as a word or pdf file that students can print out prior to class.

Lab

Each student will be responsible for preparing a project to demonstrate a technique for studying a particular soilborne plant pathogen and a pathogen profile for the web in addition to completing other lab exercises. 25%

Grading

The class will use an A, B, C, D, NC grading system with plus/minus (X0-X2 = minus, and X7-X9= plus). A 10-point grade scale will be used. A grade of incomplete will be given at the instructor’s discretion if unforeseen circumstances prevent completion of a part of the course requirements.

Attendance Policy

Students are expected to attend class. Notification is requested, in advance when possible, for missing class due to other class field trips, field days, professional meetings, sickness, etc. The University policy on unexcused/excused absences is found at Attendance Regulations.

Academic Integrity

All students are expected to be honest and adhere to the general university guidelines regarding academic integrity found in the Code of Student Conduct. Instances of academic dishonesty will be referred to the appropriate University administrator for action. Honesty and integrity are expected in completion of all exams and assignments for this course.

Laboratory Safety

Since the assigned classroom doubles as a laboratory, laboratory safety will be covered in the first class meeting. Students are expected to ask questions if there are any concerns for safety, and are expected to comply with any safety requirements dictated by the instructor and teaching assistant.

Students with Disabilities

Reasonable accommodations will be made for students with verifiable disabilities. In order to take advantage of available accommodations, students must register with Disability Services for Students at 1900 Student Health Center, Campus Box 7509, 515-7653. For more information on NC State's policy on working with students with disabilities, please see the Academic Accommodations for Students with Disabilities Regulation (REG02.20.1)