Course
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Course Name: Environmental Science
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Term/Session: Winter 2015, Session 3
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Course Number: EVR1009
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Reference Number: 506179
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Faculty Introduction
Hi students, welcome to Environmental
Science, EVR1009. I am professor Eisenberg and I will be facilitating this
fully online, fast-paced course that runs from January 22, 2015-April 24, 2015. I am a full-time instructor based out of
Broward College’s North Campus in Coconut Creek. If you ever need to make an appointment to
meet with me in person, my office is located in bldg. 57, room 121. I have been
teaching face-to-face, blended, and fully online Environmental Science and
Biology courses at Broward College since 2009. Prior to coming to Broward College,
I completed my graduate degree in Biology at the University of Central Florida.
I conducted research on the distribution, abundance, and habitat use of a rare
species of squirrel, the Big Cypress fox squirrel for my Master’s thesis. I
presented this research at five regional and national conferences from
2006-2008, and my research was published in a journal called, Southeastern
Naturalist in 2011.
Faculty Contact Information
Instructor Name:
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Danielle Eisenberg
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Office Phone:
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954-201-2288
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Campus Phone:
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954-201-7900
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Fax:
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954-201-7937
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Email:
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deisenbe@broward.edu
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Course Description
Study of the physical environment, its relationship to the
biosphere, and the human impact upon natural systems.
Course Prerequisites
To maximize your chances for success in
this course, make sure that you meet the following course prerequisites:
- Course Prerequisites and
Co-requisites: none
Orientation to Online Learning
To be successful in an online course, you should
assess your readiness to successfully engage in an online learning class at
Broward College. You can complete the Orientation to Online Learning to determine if an online class
is a right fit for you and to learn how to navigate the system. Upon completion of the orientation, you will
earn a certificate. Some professors
require you to submit this certificate during orientation, so make sure to save
it in an easily accessible folder on your computer.
Course Attendance and Participation Policy
During the first week of class (Jan.
22, 2015-Jan. 28, 2015), you must complete the Syllabus Quiz from the course
orientation, or you will be withdrawn from the course. Simply logging into the
course will not satisfy your attendance during this time. As with an on-campus
course, students who are reported for non-attendance in an online course and
are withdrawn are still responsible for paying for the course. If you do not
complete the requirements of the first week of class, you should drop the
course by the official drop/add deadline or expect to pay for the course.
It is very important for you to
actively participate in this online class. If you stop participating in class
discussions, do not submit assignments, or fail to take quizzes or tests prior
to the withdrawal date (March 24, 2015), you will be withdrawn from class and
receive a W or, if it is your third attempt, an F.
If you stop participating after the withdrawal date (March 24, 2015) , you will receive an F. To avoid this situation, you should remain an active learner in this class and always communicate extenuating circumstances to your instructor. Ongoing communication with the instructor is critical to your course success. Completion of tests, assignments, and other class activities are used as indicators of your participation in order to satisfy this reporting requirement. See the list of activities required for participation and attendance on the General Course Policies page.
If you stop participating after the withdrawal date (March 24, 2015) , you will receive an F. To avoid this situation, you should remain an active learner in this class and always communicate extenuating circumstances to your instructor. Ongoing communication with the instructor is critical to your course success. Completion of tests, assignments, and other class activities are used as indicators of your participation in order to satisfy this reporting requirement. See the list of activities required for participation and attendance on the General Course Policies page.
Required Course Materials
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Required Text:
Title: Environmental Science:
Foundations and Applications
Author(s):Friedland, Relyea, and Courard-Hauri
published by W. H. Freeman and Company (2012)
ISBN 13: 978-1-4292-4029-1
Books for online courses are available at the Central Campus bookstore
A. Hugh Adams Central Campus Bookstore
Admissions & Student Service Center - Bldg. 19
Tel: (954) 201-6830
Fax: (954) 201-6895
Author(s):Friedland, Relyea, and Courard-Hauri
published by W. H. Freeman and Company (2012)
ISBN 13: 978-1-4292-4029-1
Books for online courses are available at the Central Campus bookstore
A. Hugh Adams Central Campus Bookstore
Admissions & Student Service Center - Bldg. 19
Tel: (954) 201-6830
Fax: (954) 201-6895
In addition, this course utilizes the
following required software or hardware tools:
1.
BCOnline (D2L)
https://bconline.broward.edu-->
Methods of Instruction
This is a 3-credit hour fully online
course with proctored exams. In this class, you will engage in structured
out-of-class and online activities. The online activities may include, but are
not limited to, readings, discussions, essays, case studies, research, and/or
online quizzes and tests. See below for a detailed description of activities.
Students are responsible for regularly reviewing the course schedule and completing
all required assignments by the deadline.
For quizzes
- Quizzes worth 5 to 15 points will be taken between exams to test your
comprehension of the material covered. Some of the questions on the practice
questions within the learning modules will appear on quizzes, and some of the
quiz questions will appear on exams. Quizzes will become available at least 4
days before the "must be completed" date listed in the schedule
below, after which they will be closed. Only one
attempt is allowed, so study the material thoroughly before opening the
quiz. Once you begin you will be timed, and cannot come back to complete
questions later. Don't forget to save your answers
before submitting the quiz. Quizzes can be accessed by going to the
assessment button on the left toolbar or using the links within the learning
modules. Questions will be objective (such as multiple choice, matching, or
true-false). All quizzes are online and close at midnight on the close date
listed in the schedule below.
For discussions
- Discussions will be assigned where appropriate throughout the course. In all
discussion postings, express yourself in complete sentences using correct
grammar and spelling. Compose thoughtful contributions to the discussion
using information you learned in this course, other courses, life experiences
and from research where appropriate. Always cite your sources. You are
required, at a minimum, to post a message addressing the discussion
topic/questions and then reply to the post of at least
one other student, adding some additional information or insight to his
or her statements. Simply stating you agree or disagree is not acceptable. You
should explain why, backing your statements up with information gathered from
reliable sources. A grading rubric will be provided when the directions for
each discussion are posted, so you will know how points are assigned to arrive
at your grade.
For exams
- The four exams will be taken at the Central Campus
e-Testing Center
located in the library, Building 17 room 220 or the North Campus
e-Testing Center
in Building 62, Room 135, or at an alternate
pre-approved testing location. For detailed instructions please visit our Proctored Exam Policy page. Go
to testing center’s websites to check hours of operation. You will have at
least a window of 4 days to take each exam. The first three exams will consist
of multiple choice questions worth 100 points, and you will have 1.5 hours to
complete the exam. The comprehensive Final Exam will cover material in Unit 4
and review questions from the first three units. It will consist of 150
multiple choice questions worth 150 points. You will have 2 hours 10 minutes to
complete this exam.
For assignments
- Assignments will be made throughout the course to help you master the course
objectives. Some assignments will involve reading pages in the text. Others
will involve activities such as going to websites, completing activities, and
writing reports. Specific instructions and the point value of the assignment
will be given when it is posted. In order to receive full credit you will
need to develop your answers fully, answering in complete sentences, with
proper grammar, spelling and syntax. Follow the instructions carefully. For
example, be sure to understand what the assignment requires when words like
"describe", "list", "explain", "compare and
contrast", "interpret", etc. are used. Points will be deducted
if these instructions are not adhered to. Also, the assignment must be
submitted on time. 20% will be deducted for assignments received up to 24 hours
after the due date. After that, no credit will be given.
General Policies and Technical Requirements
You are responsible for being familiar
with all BC Online policies and procedures related to your activity in this
course.
Broward
College Policies
- Review the Broward College
Policies on topics
including disability services, academic honesty, privacy, and critical
event procedures.
BC
Online Policies
- Review the General Course
Policies for topics
including rules for netiquette, definition of participation, and other
information.
Proctored Exam Policy
- This course has proctored exams
that must be taken at a campus e-Testing Center or at an alternate
pre-approved testing location. For detailed instructions please visit our Proctored Exam
Policy page.
Technical
Requirements
- Students taking an online course
are expected to be moderately proficient in using a computer. Please go to
the Technical
Requirements page for a
complete list of computer skills and technical requirements.
How to Access the Course
Follow these steps in order to log into
the BC Online course. Normally, the login date will be the first day of the
session in which the course is scheduled. Only students who have registered and
paid for the course will be permitted to login. There may be a delay of
up to 20 minutes from when you register and pay before BC Online login is
activated.
- Your BC Online User Name is the
same as your BC email ID.
- Your BC Online password is the
same as your BC email PIN code.
- If you need login information,
obtain BC email user ID and PIN code before attempting to login to BC Online.
Links
to help you get connected to BC Online course(s)
- BC Online login page
- Student
e-learning Resources
- Password Reset
- If your password does not work or
you forgot it, click this link to reset it: Student Password Reset.
- If you need further support,
please contact the BC helpdesk at 954-201-7521 or helpdesk@broward.edu.
- Technical Problems
- If
you need help using BC Online (D2L), you can review the step-by-step tutorials
- For
year-round, 24 hour technical assistance,
please visit the 24/7 Help Desk page.