Graded materials:
It is intended that the final grade in this course be earned on the basis of work completed during the semester. The writing assignments are intended to acquaint you with important issues in pest management in ornamentals. Objective and critical analysis of each issue is expected. Each assignment will be graded on a 1-10 (10 = excellent). Of these web quizzes, none can be dropped. Eleven quizzes (each counting 10 points) will be given on videos and class material. The lowest score will be dropped, with the exception of specimen quizzes, which can not be dropped. The midterm and final are 20% each, and there will be a 5% group problem solving assignment. In summary, your grade is composed of:

• 30% of web quizzes*
  
• 25% of lab quizzes 
  
• 20 % on midterm
• 20% on final
• 5% problem solving*

*Students may not copy each other's answers OR copy and paste text from the websites; instead, paraphrase or summarize your answers. Answers that appear too similar, or appear to be copied, will be given a grade of 0 that cannot be dropped.

Grading:
The new uniform grading policy adopted by the University Senate in spring 1997 and amended in spring 1999 recognizes plus and minus grades. Possible grades are A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D+, D, and F. Grades of A+ or D- are not recognized. Students may registered for a S/N in this course.

Definition of credits:
University policy defines one credit as equivalent to three hours of learning effort per week, averaged over an appropriate time interval, necessary for an average student taking that course to achieve an average grade in that course. The standard class period during fall and spring semester shall be 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Teaching Evaluation:
At the end of the semester you will be asked to complete a class evaluation. We would very much like to have 100% participation. These forms will be available in class during the last week of lectures.

Final grades:
Final grades must be submitted to the Registrar no later than three business days following the date of the scheduled final examination.