LITERATURE SEARCH

Four literature reports are due during the term. For each report, go to the library and find an article in the scientific literature dealing with some subject covered in this class. Read the article and write a brief report. The report should be one page, typed (double-spaced) or hand written. To begin the report, cite the reference in the format approved by the American Society of Agronomy.

Examples:

Berg, P., L. Klemedtsson, and T. Rosswall. 1982. Inhibitory effect of low partial pressures of acetylene on nitrification. Soil Biol. Biochem. 14:301-303.

Terry, R.E., E.N. Jellen, D.P. Breakwell. 1986. Effect of irrigation method and acetylene exposure on field denitrification measurements. Soil Sci. Soc. Am. J. 50:115-120.

The reports are worth 5 points each and are due on:

Oct. 4
Oct. 18
Nov. 1
Nov. 17

EXAMINATIONS

Examinations are to be taken at the scheduled times. If illness or other circumstances prevent your taking the exam at the scheduled time, the instructor or the department secretary must be informed by phone or e-mail before the end of the examination period. Under special circumstances examinations may be taken prior to the scheduled times.

POLICIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANT AND ANIMAL SCIENCES

Honor Code and Ethics

It is expected that students will comply with University dress and grooming standards.  It is likely, however, that clothes will get soiled in laboratories.  Dress accordingly for labs.  A lab coat is advisable and lab glasses or goggles are required in labs handling chemicals.

It is also expected that students will abide by the BYU Code of Honor.  It is a serious violation of the Honor Code for a student to represent someone else's work as his/her own.  Plagiarism is also a violation of the Honor Code.  Four or more consecutive words put together by another author must be credited to that author or you have committed plagiarism.  It is also a serious violation for you to assist other students in dishonest behavior such as allowing them to copy your work and claiming it as their own.  We view violations of the Honor Code seriously in the department.  IF YOU CHEAT, YOU FAIL THE COURSE!

Computer Usage and Internet Access

As a student enrolled at BYU, you are required to follow BYU standards including the Honor Code.  Accordingly, you must avoid accessing indecent or pornographic materials. The University reserves the right to monitor your computer use pursuant to the University Computer Use Policy.  Violations of this use policy may result in immediate termination of employment (if working for BYU) and referral to the Honor Code Office for other appropriate sanctions at the sole discretion and judgment of the University.

Sexual Harassment Statement

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits sex discrimination against any participant in an educational program or activity. Title IX covers faculty-student, student-faculty and student-to-student sexual harassment.  BYU's policy against sexual harassment extends not only to employees of the university but to students as well.  If you encounter unlawful sexual harassment or gender-based discrimination, please talk to your professor; contact the Equal Opportunity Office at 422-5895 (D-282 ASB) or contact the Honor Code Office at 422-2847 (4440 WSC).

Students with Disabilities

Brigham Young University is committed to providing a working and learning atmosphere which reasonably accommodates qualified persons with disabilities.  If you have any disability which may impair your ability to complete this course successfully, please contact the University Accessibility Center at 422-2767 (2170 WSC).  Reasonable academic accommodations are reviewed for all students who have qualified documented disabilities.  Services are coordinated with the student and instructor by the SSD Office.  If you need assistance or if you feel you have been unlawfully discriminated against on the basis of disability, you may seek resolution through established grievance policy and procedures.  You should contact the Equal Opportunity Office at 422-5895 (D-282 ASB).

Updated October 14, 2004