ENVR1301Int Syllabus

Environmental Science: A Global Concern with Online Learning Center (OLC) Password Card, 8th Edition
William P Cunningham, University of Minnesota---Minneapolis
Mary Ann Cunningham, VASSAR COLLEGE
Barbara Woodworth Saigo,

Hardcover, 624 pages
©2005, ISBN 0072951729

Access to the PageOut website – requires an access code from the publisher. The access code can be purchased at the Temple College Bookstore as a bundle or as a separate item.

NOTE 1: My Class Notes will be used, in conjunction with the text book for 90% of the studies associated with this class. My Class Notes are on my Instructor Homepage and can be accessed via the vertical bar on the left side of every webpage (look to the left of this page - see the vertical, green bar? And the yellow section? The Section titled 'Chapters' is the Class Notes.) You are also advised to use the CD that may come with your book - see your book and associated materials that you bought. Also check the publishers web site for student resources.

NOTE 2: at the textbook website: http://catalogs.mhhe.com/mhhe/viewProductDetails.do?isbn=0072951729

On the left side is a dropdown box labeled ‘choose one…’ – this box will take you to chapter reviews and self tests.

Course Description/Objectives

The goal of this course is to examine and develop an understanding of the discipline of Environmental Science - i.e. understand the effects that humans and our environment have on each other. The course is designed for the student with little background in the sciences. As such, it covers lots of material in an introductory manner, and prepares the student to continue his/her understanding and education in any science field.

My goal is to help you, the student, achieve YOUR goals. I will do whatever I can to make this a positive learning experience.

Course Calendar/Schedule

See the Temple College Class Schedule

This is a 12 Week class - and there are 13 sections.

I recommend that you do 2 sections the first week and then do 1 section per week for the rest of the course.

Grading

Each Test will be worth 100 points. The course grade will be an average of all the test grades.

Exams

You will take an exam at the Testing Center when you finish each Chapter.

This is a SELF-PACED, competency based course. As you master the material, take the test and move on to the next section.

The first 6 exams will be available beginning June 1, 2005 and will be available through August 16, 2005

The rest of the tests will be made available as they are created. However, I expect to have all the tests available by July 1.

NOTE 3: each exam is cumulative – i.e. based upon the knowledge gained from the previously covered chapters. Each exam will focus on the current sections, however an understanding of the material can only come when based on the previous chapters. This means that you should review each previous chapter prior to taking every exam.

Exams-at a Testing Center

The Exams must be taken at the testing center of your choice, and will be online. When you register for the class, you must email me the testing center location and an email contact for that testing center. I will email a password to the testing center at the appropriate time when the exam is available. The exam will usually be available for 12 weeks. This schedule is tentative with respect to specific tests and semester deadlines. The exam must be finished once it is started. There will be one opportunity to complete the exam.

NOTE 4: You are responsible for contacting the Testing Center that you choose to use and make sure that they will be open at the time you choose for the test.

Get online - go to the webpage for your chosen Testing Center and take a look at their schedule - do it NOW.
What is their email address?

Do NOT wait til the last day the test is available - you will run into problems - and I will be unsympathetic.

Assignments will include participation in the Discussion Board at the PageOut website.

Textbook Chapters

We will cover the Introduction, 1, 23, 3, 4, 6, 10, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, and 21.

Course Policies

Attendance, Lateness:

Attendance will be graded by completing all course milestones (TESTS) on schedule - by the end of the semester.

Because this is an ONLINE class, you are responsible for completing the material.

NOTE 5: If you find that you cannot complete the course, it is YOUR responsibility to drop the class. If you do not drop the class, I will average your existing scores and 0’s for any uncompleted exams. I will then assign a letter grade and report that to the Temple College Admissions and Records office.

Class Participation:

Students are expected to complete course work on time and actively participate in the discussion board.

Students are expected to be active participants in the discussion board and activities that accompany this course. This will allow the student and instructor to develop an online relationship similar to that of a physical classroom. I stress participation to challenge students to develop their own opinions and ideas.

Readings, CD and Online Review:

This course is reading intensive and includes studying illustrations either in the book, on the accompanying CD, or online. Students are expected to read the assigned chapters and complete the assigned self-tests. Make sure that you schedule enough time each week.

Academic Dishonesty:

Cases of academic dishonesty on exams or class assignments will be referred to the Vice President of Student Services for disciplinary action. The Student Handbook states the College's rules and policies on this matter.

Class Notes

Class Notes are presented for each Chapter under its section. Use the Class Notes to guide your reading in the textbook and study of online materials.

NOTE 6: There is more information available to you in the book and on the website than is required for success in the course. The student will be tested based on these Class Notes. Use the Class Notes to focus your studies as you move through the course.

Assignment:

To complete the Orientation, do the following to Verify that you have received and understood this syllabus by sending me an email at:

ralph.hicks@templejc.edu

"Cut and Paste" the following questions into your email -and answer them :-)

1. What is the format I want you to use for the subject line in emails? Use YOUR name and substitute 'verify orientation' for 'your subject'.

2. What is the TC mainpage web address?

3. Which email account must you use for this course?

4. Where is your Testing Center located?

5. List a name and an email contact for your Testing Center.

6. Where are the class notes for this course located?

7. Describe the primary communication method for the course.

8. Describe the primary CLASS communication method that will be used once the course begins.

9. Paraphrase NOTE 6.

You will be able to proceed with the course after I receive this verification email from you.

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