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Biology 20: Introduction to Ecology:
Welcome to Biology 20: Ecology offered as an online lecture
course. Thank you for signing up for the Biology 20 Ecology (worth 3 units).
Course Materials (required): Smith & Smith, Elements of Ecology 7th Edition
This book is not available at the book store because it would cost significantly more. So please order this book online and save. The used text book for the class is available to buy online (here is a link:). http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?isbn=9780321559579&n=100121503&cm_sp=mbc-_-9780321559579-_-used
Instructor: Joe Cannon
I look forward to exploring the science of ecology with you and sharing the amazing organizing principals of how the natural world works. My
background and experience in the field of ecology is in doing local native habitat restoration. I worked as a restoration ecologist for twenty-five years for the National Park Service as well as two non-profits. I have taught ecology at CCSF for over15 years.
Online courses:
If this is your first online class you have considered taking, please be aware that learning online requires student to be organized and be good at time management.
To get some pointers on time management for online courses view the
links here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1DRETk-mns
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFEK52EE5ps
To succeed in this class, you will need to:
Invest at least 9 hours per week on the two weekly learning units.
This is the same amount of time that non-online students are expected to invest as well. This time commitment will include reading the textbook, taking quizzes, watching videos and responding to forums and other activities like communicating with other students and the instructor, and working on your lab or paper assignments.
This is an online class with online lab assignments. We'll
be using the online learning management system called Canvas for the
course.
You will need to log into Canvas at least an hour a day or two to three hours every other day. Your weekly tasks and the time they require will
accumulate, so you will need to schedule and organize the time required each week. This class is not self-paced, there will be three due dates per week to keep the course moving forward and keep up with the assignments.
The exams will be given during the scheduled class times on Wednesday starting at 9:00 AM so not to conflict with any other synchronous course work from other classes.
You will need to keep up with the weekly assignments and manage your time efficiently.
It is strongly recommended that you schedule your class time
onto your weekly calendar.
You will need a RAMID to log into Canvas and consistent WiFi.
You will need a RAMID to log into Canvas and the WiFi on Campus.
Basically, you are creating a common password to use on multiple sites.
Logging in to Canvas for course access:
Claim RAM ID and Login to Canvas: Student Guide
Login to Canvas HERE- http://ccsf.instructure.com
For more information or help, use the student guides below:
Info about Online Learning (including information about special accommodations)
For assistance contact the Helpdesk at 415-239-3711or Toll-Free at 844-693-4357
Or come by the Educational Technology Department Office during office hours. Educational Technology Department Office Ocean Campus, Batmale Hall, 310 Mailbox: A-21 Call (415) 239-3885 Hours Monday-Thursday, 9 am to 4 pm Friday, 9 am - 2 pm
Be sure to bookmark the link to the Canvas login as well as the CCSF Online
Course Support Center for all the important info you need regarding help
and Canvas support.
You cannot log into this course until the course start date August 19th . If you
have just added, you will be enrolled in your online course within the next
business day.
A brief video introduction to Canvas:
https://community.canvaslms.com/videos/1124
Accommodations: If you need special accommodations, we’re happy to help.
Please contact the Disabled Student Services and Programs (DSPS): Phone:
(415) 452-5481 Web: https://www.ccsf.edu/student-services/support-programs/disabled-students-programs-services
We'll be using the online learning management system called Canvas for the
lecture portion of the course.
You will need to log into Canvas at least an hour a day or two to three hours every other day. Your weekly tasks and the time they require will
accumulate, so you will need to schedule and organize the time require each week. This class is not self-paced, there will be several due dates per week to keep the course moving forward. You will need to keep up with the weekly assignments and manage your time efficiently.
It is strongly recommended that you schedule your class time
onto your weekly calendar.
You will need a RAMID to log into Canvas and the WiFi on Campus.
Basically, you are creating a common password to use on multiple sites.
Logging in to Canvas for course access:
Claim RAM ID and Login to Canvas: Student Guide
Login to Canvas HERE- http://ccsf.instructure.com
For more information or help, use the student guides below:
Student Services (including information about special accommodations)
For assistance contact the Helpdesk at 415-239-3711or Toll-Free at 844-693-4357
Or come by the Educational Technology Department Office during office hours. Educational Technology Department Office Ocean Campus, Batmale Hall, 310 Mailbox: A-21 Call (415) 239-3885 Hours Monday-Thursday, 9 am to 4 pm Friday, 9 am - 2 pm
Be sure to bookmark the link to the Canvas login as well as the CCSF Online
Course Support Center for all the important info you need regarding help
and Canvas support.
You cannot log into this course until the course start date August 19th . If you
have just added, you will be enrolled in your online course within the next
business day.
A brief video introduction to Canvas:
https://community.canvaslms.com/videos/1124
Accommodations: If you need special accommodations, we’re happy to help.
Please contact the Disabled Student Services and Programs (DSPS): Phone:
(415) 452-5481 Web: : https://www.ccsf.edu/student-services/support-programs/disabled-students-programs-services
Welcome to this class!
I hope this information has been helpful in orientating you with Biology 20: Introduction to Ecology course. Please review all of the above information.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me, I am here to support you in this course. My preferred method of contact is email at
jcannon@ccsf.edu or the Canvas Inbox once you get logged in to the course.
Joe Cannon, Ecology Professor , Biology Department
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