M. D. Hubbard, Professor of Aquatic Entomology
Current developments and topics in entomology.
The student will present to the students and faculty of CESTA a seminar on an entomological subject and attend other scientific seminars.
Telephone: 561-2216 (w)
email: michael.hubbard@famu.edu
Office: Entomology Center, Orr Drive
Hours: M-F, 0900-1100 or by appointment
To teach the student to present scientific seminars and keep up with current developments and topics in entomology.
The student will learn to present scientific seminars and keep up with current developments and topics in entomology.
The student is required to present to the students and faculty of CESTA a seminar on an entomological subject, with associated bibliography. The seminar must be presented during an academic term when a suitable audience can attend. The subject should be chosen with the consent of the instructor. The student has the responsibility of arranging (with the help of the instructor) logistical details of the seminar, including suitable publicity at least one week in advance. The student must prepare a suitable world wide web presentation of this material as well.
The student must attend all required seminars (which will be announced throughout the semester). In addition, the student must attend five other approved seminars during the semester.
The syllabus is subject to change without notice.
The student must visit the instructor at least once per week to discuss progress. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that these meetings occur. The student must also keep a log (meeting class specifications) of all meetings with the instructor and seminars attended.
The student will collaborate with the instructor to determine the most suitable enhancement activities.
Week 2 – Selection and approval of topics
Week 3 to end of semester – meet with instructor and prepare final materials.
Penultimate week of classes – all seminars must be presented before the last week of classes.
Final exam week – web page due before end of finals week.
The teaching methodologies will include individualized informal discussions with the instructor, demonstrations, library research, and independent study, based on the Socratic method.
The steps above are required to pass the course. Grades will be based on the actual presentation, bibliography, and web pages.
In accordance with FAMU’s attendance policy, more than one unexcused absence during the semester may result in a failing grade.
The student is strongly urged to consult with the instructor to get advance approval of all details as the seminar is developed and avoid misunderstandings on the student’s part. Failure to do so may jeopardize the student’s grade.
Style Manual Committee, Council of Biology Editors. 1994. Scientific style and format: the CBE manual for authors, editors, and publishers, 6th ed. Cambridge University Press.
[material/texts utilized (for documentation purposes) during development of the syllabus]
“Basic criteria for development of course syllabi in the College of Agricultural, Food and Engineering Technologies”. Course Syllabus Policy, effective 10/06/97.