GEOLOGY-103 - Dinosaurs - Martha Peggye Ahlstrom
| Course: | Dinosaurs |
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| Professor: | Martha Peggye Ahlstrom |
| Email: | martha.ahlstrom@canyons.edu |
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Introduction
I'm Prof. Peggye Ahlstrom and a geologist. This online course explores the geology and biology related to dinosaurs. As a fully online class, there are no required meetings.The material will be delivered via Canvas with the expectation that students will login in, regularly engage with course modules, and meet weekly deadlines for assignments, quizzes and exams. The level of difficulty of the material presented is appropriate for a college student who is not a science major; thus, anyone in the course should be able to earn a C or better if willing to put in the required work and study time. Most students find they earn better grades when they participate in study groups and complete extra credit activities.
Course Description
This course presents the origins, evolution, diversity, anatomy, physiology, ecology, habitat, behaviors, extinction, and paleontology of the dinosaurs in the Mesozoic Era. Formerly GEOL-103.
What to Expect in this Course
Each week will include quizzes, discussions, and a small written assignment.
Technology needed:
Recommended Skills for the class includes:
· Basic computer skills (use of word processor, email and file management)
· Basic internet skills (use of browser, searches, uploading and downloading files)
Technical Requirements for the class includes:
- Mac or PC not more than 3 years old with current operating system and current browser, Chrome or Firefox seems to work best on PCs.
- Internet connection
Types of Assessments
Online quizzes
Online exams
Discussion boards
Weekly written assignments and questions
Class Project
Textbook Information
Dinosaurs: A Concise Natural History (3rd edition) by Fastovsky (a pdf of the book will be posted in Canvas)
Other Relevant Course Information
This course is a fully online class, is conducted through distance learning, and can be taken from any location.
Additional Resources
Canvas
This course can be accessed on the first day of class via Canvas at https://coc.instructure.com. Log into Canvas using your CanyonsID single sign-on:
- CanyonsID Username is your COC student email address (Ex: username@my.canyons.edu)
- CanyonsID Password is your COC student email password
Please visit the Get to Know Your Online Classroom page for help logging into Canvas and for tips on using Canvas and Zoom. Canvas Chat Support is also available 24/7 for any Canvas related issues.
Online Education
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Last updated: 02/20/2023 Sub#: 1554