Overview - Week 0
In this module, you will familiarize yourself with online learning expectations for this course and get to know your classmates. This module gives you the chance to "test run" the course, ask questions, and have fun!
This module is a prerequisite for the course, so once you complete it you will be able to see week 1 content.
Meet the Instructor
Welcome to Biology 10! I used to teach Biology 10 each semester, but around 10 years ago spent my sabbatical studying the research on learning, memory and science education. I spent the last 7 years using that material to develop other non-major's biology courses. In Fall of 2022, I returned to Biology 10 with a fresh perspective. My goal this semester is not just to teach you biology, but to also teach you how to be the best student you can be. We will spend a lot of time practicing the best approach to learning so that you can succeed not only in this class but in your whole college career.
How to contact me
Office Hours:
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- I would love to see you at my in-person and zoom office hours (days and times to be decided by student schedules during week 1)
- My office hours will be listed on the homepage of our course.
- Some office hours will be in person and some on zoom.
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- You can email me directly at azoger@santarosa.edu
- You can also send me a Canvas inbox message- they both reach me in the same way.
- Guide to sending a Canvas messageLinks to an external site.
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Question and Answer Discussion Boards.
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- If you have questions about content, or about assignments a student may get back to you faster than I do if you post in the relevant discussions.
- Guide to posting in a Canvas discussionLinks to an external site.
- will reply to the Q&A discussion boards within 48 hours if another student has not already answered.
- Q and A about course and assignment details
- Q and A about course content
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How I will contact you
- Announcements:
- I will send an announcement each week with important information for that week. I may send additional announcements with updates, events, or resources.
- Guide to viewing announcementsLinks to an external site.
- Canvas Inbox messages:
- I may reach out to you through your inbox to check-in or follow up on a previous conversation
- Discussions:
- I will reply to the Q and A discussion boards within 48 hours if another student has not already answered. On graded discussions, I will provide feedback in private comments.
- Guide to viewing feedback on discussionsLinks to an external site.
- Grading Feedback:
- I will provide grades and comments, via your Canvas gradebook, within 2 weeks of the due date for writing assignments, within 1 week of the due date for other assignments, or within those timeframes after the submission date if turned in late.
- Guide to viewing grades and feedbackLinks to an external site.