Course
Requirements
TEXTBOOKS |
| Required: |
| Miller, G.T. Jr., (2005).Living in the Environment: Principles, Connections, and Solutions (14th Edition). Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole Publishers. |
I will try to make sure that a copy of the textbook is on 2-hr reserve in the library. The textbook is the same one that was used last semester, so you might also be able to get one from another student who has taken this course in the recent past. Finally, try Powell's on-line used books, or Amazon.com for more ways to get books--sometimes for less than our bookstore sells them!
In addition to this text, you will be asked to read additional material in the form of journal articles, book chapters, websites, etc. from other sources. You will either be directed to these readings in class or on the syllabus, or be given copies of them in class.
I also give lots and lots and LOTS of handouts in this class, as additional reading materials, so you might also want to buy a large 3-ring binder in which to keep them all.
You are expected to subscribe to the class listserv (p2p2) and to check your email account at least once a day for postings relevant to this class. Class announcements, study guides, news articles, and other miscellania appropriate for this course will be posted to the list. Any materials posted to the list can and will be used in exams and quizzes. You may also use this list to ask questions, form study groups, or post your own comments and observations.
To subscribe to the list, click here. Compose a message to:
p2p2-on@wheatonma.edu
Leave the subject heading and the body of the message blank. Then send the message. You should get a message back from the listserv (a listserv is a computer, by the way) that you must reply to in order to be subscribed. Follow the instructions in the message from the listserv, and you should have no trouble getting onto the list!
You will need access to a computer in order to check your email and get messages from the list. You will also need access to a computer in order to complete some reading assignments (available on line) and to submit some class assignments. All submitted writing assignments should be word-processed, spell-checked, and double-spaced, with adequate margins for comments. If you send me material to read as an attachment via email, I can only open MS Word documents. Your material must be in MS Word or MS Excel in order for me to open it.
You will also need a Blackboard account through Wheaton College. I will post Powerpoint slides from any lectures and occassional additional documents on this site. Check the class listserv for updates on when new items are posted to the class Blackboard site.
On some occassions, you may be asked to collect, summarize, and analyze data using MS Excel.
If my computer skills allow it, some quizzes or other tutorials may appear in the class website. You can also find lecture notes, assignment material, helpful hints for exams and assignments, and similar material here at the course website. So check back here often to see what is new!