Required Course Materials

To-Do Date: Jan 20 at 11:59pm

Textbook and Online Resources

• The textbook for this class is Concepts of Biology, available for free online by OpenStax.  You can access the text at this link:  Link to Concepts of Biology Links to an external site.
• You will need to purchase your The Biology 16 Lab Textbook: 
  • This is available  in the SRJC Bookstore but also through Amazon. Links to an external site. 
  • The ISBN is 979-8795450674 and the Amazon ASIN ‏is ‎B09PMFV4TZ.

• All other required readings, videos, podcasts, etc., will be available online within the Canvas modules.  You will have access to the course materials for 30 days beyond the date the course closes.  If you would like to keep material, download or print it.

Required Technology

Learning online is dependent on technology. The following sections provide basic guidelines for what equipment will be required to support online learning. 

Internet Connection

• Although Canvas has been carefully crafted to accommodate low bandwidth environments (Minimum of 512kbps), we recommend a Broadband/DSL connection to most effectively view the online videos and participate in video conferences.

Computer 

• In addition to an adequate internet connection, you will need a  Mac or PC  with a current operating system to complete some of the course activities.
• Because it is built using web standards, Canvas runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, or any other device with an up-to-date web browser.
• An up-to-date browser not only provides a better user experience, it also better protects your data. To ensure your computer is up-to-date, please run the OEI Computer readiness test.
• Canvas also provides minimum requirements for your computer:

• • • What are the basic computer specifications for Canvas?  
    • Which browsers does Canvas support?
  • Much of the content in this course is fully accessible from the Canvas App, which you can download for free. I suggest you try out the Canvas student app, which works on tablets and smartphones. 

Webcam and Microphone 

We may be in different places across the state (and maybe even across the world!), but we still want to see and hear you!

• We will be having live conversations in this class, which means you will need a camera and microphone.
• Most computers have integrated cameras and mics, but please check your computer to ensure both work and to familiarize yourself with the settings.

Adobe Reader

• Some material in this course may be presented in PDFs. To view these materials, you will need the most current version of Adobe Reader.

Word Processing Application

• You may have assignments in this class that prompt you to use a word processing application. There are numerous options available when it comes to word processing software; we have included links to three free options you may use: Microsoft Office 365, Google Docs, and Apache Open Office. 

ZOOM

• Zoom unifies cloud video conferencing, simple online meetings, and group messaging into one easy-to-use platform.  Sign up for a basic, free zoom account: Zoom. Links to an external site.

 

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