Fall 2009 Deadlines

You are expected to finish your self-paced biology course by the end of this semester. For the Bio 183 Marine Biology, self-paced class, this means that you must complete one unit each week. To make sure you accomplish this, there are deadlines for taking exams and completing lab activities and assignments, as shown in the table below. Holidays and other important dates also are listed below.

Exam Deadlines: If you have not completed the required number of exams by the deadline, you will not be able to do labs, turn in assignments, or take exams for the units covered by the deadline. You will receive "0" points for any labs, assignments, and exams that you did not complete that were required for the deadline. You will not be able to make up the points that you miss when you miss a deadline.

It is YOUR responsibility to stay on track and take the required number of exams by the deadline dates. If you do not expect to complete the course, be sure to withdraw yourself by the withdrawal deadline; otherwise you may receive an "F" grade. If you are concerned about your progress, please talk to your instructor or to a staff member in the BLC as soon as possible.

Deadlines and Holidays
Date
Requirement
Fall Classes Start Wed., Aug. 26  
Deadline for exceptions to the "Deadlines" policy Fri., Sep. 4 Submit plan to instructor
Labor Day Holiday Mon., Sep. 7 (College closed)
1st deadline for labs & exams Fri., Sep. 18 Complete Unit 1-3 labs and Tests 1-3
2nd deadline for labs, assignments, & exams Fri., Oct. 9 Complete Unit 4-6 labs, Unit 6 assignment, and Tests 4-6
3rd deadline for labs & exams Fri., Oct. 30 Complete Unit 7-9 labs and Tests 7-9
Veteran's Day Holiday Wed., Nov. 11 (College closed)
Last day to withdraw Thurs., Nov. 12  
4th deadline for assignments & exams Fri., Nov. 20 Complete Unit 10-12 labs, Unit 12 assignment and Tests 10-12
Thanksgiving Holiday Thurs.-Sun., Nov. 26-29 (College closed)
Deadline for Extra Credit Mon., Dec. 7 All extra credit assignments due
Deadline for labs Fri., Dec. 11 Complete Unit 13-15 labs
Deadline for Tests 13-15 Mon., Dec. 14 Complete Tests 13-15
Deadline for Retake and Final Exam Wed., Dec. 16 BY 2:00 PM Complete retake and final exam