How are office hours conducted?

In person, online, or by phone with appointment priority

What is the course structure for lectures?

Watch videos before in-class meetings

Contact Julia Gold for appropriate accommodations

Inclusive and conducive learning space

Canvas is the central platform for this course, offering crucial resources, a detailed course summary, and organized unit pages for efficient navigation and learning outside class time.
The course emphasizes inclusivity, active participation, and critical thinking, with a hybrid format combining online lectures and in-person meetings, encouraging students to seek help and accommodations as needed, and fostering a safe learning environment through proactive measures for emergencies and misconduct.

What textbook is recommended for the course?
Campbell Biology 12th edition
How are office hours conducted?
In person, online, or by phone with appointment priority
What is the course structure for lectures?
Watch videos before in-class meetings
How are accommodations handled?
Contact Julia Gold for appropriate accommodations
What is the emphasis on classroom environment?
Inclusive and conducive learning space

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Canvas overview video to help users navigate course resources and workflow.
Course taught in hybrid format using Canvas for activities outside class time.
Course summary list crucial for due dates and course progress.
Links to unit pages for organized information on course topics.
Separate syllabus page for logistical details, contact info, and textbook information.
Office hours available in person, online, or by phone with appointment priority.
Textbook: 12th edition of Campbell Biology recommended as a reference.
Companion software Mastering Biology not used; resources developed by instructor.
Course covers general biology principles with evolution as a key theme.
Participation structure includes in-person attendance and Zoom meetings for lectures.

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Students are encouraged to seek help and accommodations if needed, even if discovered partway through the semester, with contact information provided for Julia Gold for appropriate accommodations.
Emphasis is placed on maintaining an inclusive classroom environment to ensure a safe and conducive learning space for all participants.
Procedures for handling pandemic emergencies and misconduct situations are outlined, with contact information for Lois Goland provided for assistance.
The course structure involves watching lecture videos before in-class meetings, where the focus is on clarifying concepts, addressing misconceptions, and practicing problem-solving to enhance critical thinking skills.
Assignments include discussion prompts, quizzes, and more in-depth assignments to be completed after covering lecture topics, with a requirement for individual responses to demonstrate understanding and mastery of material.