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Hello Everyone! I'm Dr. Anglen your instructor for EES 167 at Fresno State this summer semester 4-week session. I look forward to meeting all of you online and exploring all of the ways the ocean and climate change impacts your everyday lives! You can call me Dr. Anglen.
This webpage is the Liquid Syllabus, a short concise syllabus to get you started in the course. The complete official syllabus can be found on the course Canvas page.
The course Canvas shell will be opened on the day before the semester starts. You can start by viewing the welcome video on the left.
How and When to Attend the First Week of the Semester
How and When to Attend the First Week of the Semester
Each student should log into the Canvas course shell during the first week of the semester and view the welcome announcement and then complete Module 0. Please refer to the Canvas course page for specific dates.
How This Course Works
How This Course Works
This asynchronous online course takes place over a 4-week summer session. This section of EES 167 is an asynchronous online course, this means that there are no scheduled meetings. Instead, you work on the assigned modules during a set period of time. Each module title has the due date and time listed, along with an estimate for how long it should take you to finish those assignments. These assigned modules are due on the stated due date at 11:59pm. Please keep in mind that an asynchronous online course gives you flexibility to work on assigned modules, but it's not unlimited time!
The modules are set up for you to complete all assignments in order, from the top of the module to the bottom. You will begin each module with the first assignment and after you have submitted it, the second assignment will open, and so on. Each module begins with a Module To-Do list, which includes the outcomes for each module, along with a list of the assignments you need to submit.
Communication
Communication
Essentials
Essentials
How to contact me: You should send me messages through the Canvas inbox on our Canvas course homepage. I will check these messages M-F between 8am-4pm PST. You should expect a response within 24 hours during the days and times listed. This means that if you send me a message on late Friday afternoon, you shouldn't expect a response until the following Monday.
General Course Questions: If you have general questions about any part of the course, feel free to post them in the "I have a question!" discussion, found at the top of our Canvas course homepage. Feel free to answer questions there that you know the answer to!
Individual Student Questions: If you have a question that is specific to your situation or your course grade, please send me a private message through the Canvas inbox.
Learning Philosophy and Pact
Learning and growing means getting outside of one's comfort zone. We all struggle while learning and this is a sign that we are engaged. Interestingly, when we truly learn something, we can not only talk about the idea, but we can tell the story of how we came to understand the idea. Have you ever shared your own story of learning something new with family or friends?
Sometimes mistakes and set-backs happen or we simply get a bit lost in our learning. It happens to all of us because we are not perfect and it takes time and effort to really learn well. When this happens, we take a break and then get back to it. And we ask for help if we need to!
I strive to provide an environment where students can gain an appreciation for the beauty, connectivity, and diversity that is present in the ocean environment. So let’s all work together to make this a terrific learning experience for everyone!
What to Expect From Me
What to Expect From Me
As your instructor, I will be actively present in your learning experience.
I will create a positive and supportive environment where you will feel safe to experiment and share ideas. I recognize that you each have a diverse background and be respectful of that in my teaching.
I will respond to your questions within 24-48 hours and provide individualized support in response to your needs. Weekends and holidays may take a little longer.
I will provide feedback on your assignments within one week.
As an educator, I understand that you are busy and that you have many competing priorities. Thus, I have built in support and flexibility for your successful completion of this course.
What I Expect From You
What I Expect From You
You will log into our course each week no later than Tuesday evening to review and evaluate the work and due dates in the current set of modules.
Each week, you will invest about 9 hours of time to the coursework, assignments & activities, and quizzes.
You will submit all assignments and activities on time, and complete quizzes by the due date.
You will challenge yourself to try new things, keep an open mind, and recognize that mistakes are a vital part of the learning process. We all make them and we will celebrate them together.
You will be thoughtful in your interactions with peers while taking extra care to respect diverse perspectives and be respectful of course requirements and expectations.
My Advice for Success
My Advice for Success
Right now, make a commitment to yourself to log into our course no later than each Monday morning (or as close to that as your schedule allows). Preview the module overview page, put the week's due dates on your calendar, and assess the workload. Each module heading has a time estimate for how long it should take the average student to complete this module assignments. Please remember that these times are estimates, and you may take longer or less time to complete the module. Consider your personal schedule and plan when you will be available to complete the course work and submit assignments on time.
If you identify a challenge, contact me right away to share this concern.
Course Goals
Course Goals
What's a Student Learning Outcome?
What's a Student Learning Outcome?
Student Learning Outcomes are the goals you are aiming to achieve by the end of this course.
Explain the processes associated with plate tectonics. Compare and contrast the impact different plate boundaries have on the physical environments of the ocean.
2. Describe the unique physical and chemical properties of water. Predict how those properties influence and control the salinity and density of water.
3. Explain the Coriolis Effect and how it effects ocean and atmospheric circulation. Distinguish between surface circulation and vertical circulation patterns in the ocean.
4. Explain how waves form in the ocean and the processes that produce tides. Compare and contrast the different types of waves and tidal patterns.
5. Describe the different coastal features that are produced by wave and tidal patterns. Compare and contrast the features found on depositional and erosional coastlines.
6. Describe the main division of marine life and how they are classified. Distinguish between adpatations that organisms have at different depths and in different ocean environments.
As a student at Fresno State, you have many resources that are available to support you in all aspects of your academic career!
Canvas Technical Support: If you have any issues with the course Canvas page, contact the Academic Technology Resource Center.
Learning Center: Students can find tutoring, supplemental instruction, and academic coaching at the Learning Resource Center.
Disability Accomodations: Students who wish to request disability accomodations should contact the Services for Students with Disabilities Office.
Student Health and Counseling: Students have access to a wide range of FREE health services at the Student Health and Counseling Center.
Student Cupboard: Students are able to find food and hygiene products at the Amendola Family Student Cupboard.
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