The course format is in-person.

Attendance Policy:

• You cannot miss more than 4.75 hours (20% of the 40 contact hours) This is a FMNP policy and cannot be modified by the Instructor.
• To receive certification, the 4.75 hours or less missed must be made up by completing an assignment of equal time and content. Approval of the Instructor is required.
• If total hours missed exceeds 4.75 hours, certification is not possible regardless of material made up.
• All absences should be discussed with the instructor in advance. In case of emergencies, please notify Instructor as soon as possible.

Make-up Time Frame:
• If you miss a class or a field trip, you must make-up the same material. Discuss with instructors prior to making up material. The make-up needs to be completed within a week when possible.
• If you miss more than 8 hours, the University of Florida will not certify you as a naturalist, but please keep coming to as many classes as possible…this is your class.

Live Online Meeting:

Indicates when you are required to be online (via Zoom) at the designated time to participate in course presentations, discussions, and activities. Attendance will be taken by the instructor.

To participate, you must have:

• Downloaded the most recent Zoom application to your personal computer (https://zoom.us/)
• An internet connection suitable for live streaming (wired or wireless)
• Headset, or speakers and microphone (most laptops have this included)
• Web camera (most laptops have this included)
• A quiet location where you will not be disturbed

Classroom Presentations:“Classroom” means we are at UF/IFAS Extension Hernando County. We have a refrigerator, microwave, and water fountain on-site.

Bring Course Material to Class Each Day:
• If you ordered the manual PDF, bring a charged computer to each classroom session to view your course material during class.
• If you ordered a hardcopy course booklet, bring that to each classroom session.

Field Trip Locations & Times: may change due to unforeseen circumstances. It is the student’s responsibility to verify field information. Transportation and lunches are not included.

Student Carpooling: is suggested and it is up to students to arrange.

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