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Biology 1500-40: Fundamentals of Biology

This online, interactive Biology class is an introductory course designed to survey the principles of biology. Cell theory, cell division, heredity, evolution and ecology, anatomy and physiology of plants and animals, and the classification system are included.

Students work independently at their own pace. A student lounge will be available for student chat. Science databases will be discussed in order for students to access up-to-date research and information on a variety of topics as they pertain to this course.

As you begin your course, you will find information regarding opportunities for real time chat with your instructor.

  • Prerequisite: None

Course Details

  • Instructor: Heiter
    • E-Mail: use private message center in Etudes
    • Available Student Contact Hours: Mondays: 11:30AM-11:45 AM
  • Units: 3
  • Class Meets: August 24 - December 17, 2009
  • Textbook & Estimated Costs:
    • Rental Textbook: Johnson, George B. The Living World. 4th edition; Boston: McGraw-Hill. Available as a rental from the Taft College Library or for purchase from several online bookstores.
  • Estimated Time Per Week: Students can expect to spend approximately 8 to 10 hours per week reading, writing, doing a research paper, and taking quizzes and exams.
  • Special Requirements: The course will be conducted online. Students are required to have Internet access, the ability to use word processing, conduct Internet searches, attach files, send emails, and work independently.
  • Assignments & Tests: Students will take exams, including the final exam, weekly assignments and quizzes, and a research paper.
  • Proctored Exams: None
  • Additional Comments: Because this is a distance learning course, attendance is not an issue. Turning assignments in on time is. If you do not meet the first assignment deadline, I will assume you do not wish to stay in the class and drop you unless you contact me. After that, it is your responsibility to drop the course. Drops will not be backdated. Contact the counseling center or the distance learning help desk to submit drop slips.
  • New to ETUDES: Be sure to check System Requirements before getting started with ETUDES. You need to do this on each computer you use while taking a class through ETUDES.
  • ETUDES Course:  You will log into the Etudes classroom with log-in information provided below:

New Users use the following login instructions:
 

Login ID

Password
  • First 2 letters of first name +
  • First 2 letters of last name +
  • Last 5 digits of your Student ID

(Type using all lower case letters)

Example:

Jose A. Garcia
ID: A000123456

Username = joga23456
MonthDay of birth in school records

(Type using all lower case letters)

Example:

Birthday is April 11th, 1982 (04/11/82)

Password = 0411


Previous Users use the following login instructions:
 

Login ID

Password
  • First 2 letters of first name +
  • First 2 letters of last name +
  • Last 5 digits of Student ID

(Type using all lower case letters)

Example:

Jose A. Garcia
ID: A000123456

Username = joga23456

Enter the password YOU set in a previous term

If you cannot remember your password, go to the ETUDES login screen and reset the password. Be sure to use the email address you used in on your application.

 

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Disclaimer: The book prices are an approximation only and are subject to change.