The course format is hybrid: Class (In-person & online) with Field Activities In-person.

Attendance Policy:

• Class will begin promptly at 9:30 a.m. so please be on time for class and prepare for heavier traffic during the busy season.
• You cannot miss more than 8 hours (20% of the 40 contact hours) This is a FMNP policy and cannot be modified by the Instructor.
• To receive certification, the 8 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 8 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.

Classroom Etiquette
We understand that our community is as diverse as a Florida wetland, with a wide range of backgrounds and strengths. Please be respectful of your peers, instructors and guest speakers throughout this course as this will help create the strongest learning environment. We recognize that there is a great amount of work to accomplish in a short period of time throughout this course, so please come to class prepared for the lesson, participate in the additional activities when able and engage in learning with Mote Marine Laboratory

FIELD TRIP DAYS
● Locations and times subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. It is the participant’s responsibility to verify meeting information.>
● Transportation and lunches are not included.>
● Times do not include travel time required to drive to meeting locations.>
● Attire for field experiences–follow these general guidelines https://mote.org/experiences/what-to-wear-and-bring-to-field-programs

ONLINE ZOOM DAYS
● You are required to be online (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 the Zoom application downloaded to your personal computer (https://zoom.us/).
● An internet connection suitable for video conferencing (wired preferred).
● 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.

ON YOUR OWN
● Instructions and online links provided by instructor via email or Google Classroom.
● Please complete before next live meeting or posted deadline.

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