Distance Learning
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Chari
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Dear BioSci 132 Students,
Welcome to Concepts in
Evolution (section #74193). This letter will provide
you with important information regarding the course.
The required text for the
class is: Evolution by Douglas J. Futuyma,
2009, 2nd edition, Sinauer Associates,
Sunderland, MA.
ISBN 0-8-7893223-2
In this course, we will
explore the meaning of evolution and differentiate
between macro and micro evolution. The observable
patterns and outcomes of evolution will be analyzed as
well as the causes and evidence for evolution. The
important roles of natural selection, genetic drift and
mutation in evolution will also be addressed.
This class is 100% online.
There will be no face to face meetings.
However all exams are proctored and will take place in
the TLC lab on the Valencia campus or at a location near
you which the TLC will coordinate.
You will have 3 days to choose from for exam scheduling
to accommodate busy schedules.
Our semester-length
class begins February 8th and ends June 3rd, 2010.
The first day on which you can access the class via
Blackboard is February 8th. To confirm your place in the
class, you should log in to the website and begin
participating no later than February 9th, 11:59 p.m.
If you do not access the class website and begin
participating by February 9th, 11:59 p.m., you will be
dropped from the class as a no-show.
Please plan to visit the
course’s website nearly every other day. This is a 3
unit class that meets 3 hours/week in a f2f class.
Therefore, please plan to spend at least 6 hours a
week on the readings and assignments for this class.
Technology requirements for
the course are basic. You must have an email
address, regular access to the Internet, a web browser,
and a word-processing program such as Microsoft Word.
The following is a list of
sites that may help you with your online class
experience.
Blackboard log in:
http://www.canyons.edu/offices/distance_learning/BBSupport/BbLogin.asp
Distance Learning home page:
http://www.canyons.edu/distancelearning.
Counseling 070 information:
http://www.canyons.edu/offices/distance_learning/info/COUNS070.asp
Exam proctoring:
http://www.canyons.edu/offices/distance_learning/stusupport/proctor.asp
More information about the
course will be detailed in the class syllabus, which
you’ll find at the Blackboard course website.
In the meantime, if you have
any questions about the course, don’t hesitate to
contact me. I look forward to our semester together.
Jeannie Chari
661.362.3383
jeannie.chari@canyons.edu
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