You are all set for Lecture 1 on April 12th! I look forward to meeting you in lecture.
For AM lab folks, I will see you in lab first at 9AM on Friday, April 12th. For PM lab folks, I will see you in lecture first at 12PM on Friday, April 12th.
Before Week 2, you should complete Post-Class Activity 1. This is a
short quiz about the Syllabus to ensure that you understand our class
policies and haven't missed any important details. (Note the quiz goes live after our first lecture so you won't be able to see it on Canvas until then.)
Pre-Class Activity 1: Questionnaire
Due
Apr 11 at 11:59am
Points13
Questions13
Time Limit
None
Instructions
In
Weeks 1, my goal is for us to get to know each other. This
questionnaire will help me figure out how we can best set you up for
success in the course.
Please complete this introductory survey by Thursday, April 11 before our first lecture
so that I know about any learning needs you might have and so I learn
about the backgrounds of you all coming into my class. There are no
right or wrong answers--If you submit by the deadline, you will receive full points for this first Pre-Class assignment.
For each question, provide as much detail as you feel comfortable sharing.
Score for this survey:
13 out of 13
Submitted Apr 11 at 12:19am
This attempt took 1,353 minutes.
In this section, you'll help me better understand what your
goals and motivations are for taking my class. This is super important
information so I can make sure the class is relevant to the learning
goals of as many students as possible. Thank you for taking your time to
respond to these questions.
Question 1
Why have you decided to take this course?
(Does this course fulfill a requirement? If so, for what major? How does this course help with your long-term goals?)
Your Answer:
I reason I am taking biology 40B for my prerequisite requirement in
order to get into the radiologic technology program. Learning
biology40B isn’t just about facts, it’s about understanding provides
foundational knowledge. Taking biology 40B help with my long term goal in health care professional fields.
Question 2
What are your goals in this class?
(Goals include what specifically you’d like to learn about or discuss, how you define success in your learning, etc.)
Your Answer:
I aim to grasp the intricate structures and functions of the nervous, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems.
Question 3
What are you most concerned about coming into this class?
(Describe any concerns you feel comfortable sharing such as obstacles
or worries that you have that might get in the way of your goals)
Your Answer:
The
intersections between anatomy, physiology, and issues of diversity
intrigue me, and I wonder how well I’ll apply it in practical health
contexts.
Question 4
What questions do you hope to have answered in our class?
(Post at least 2 questions about any anatomy, physiology, etc.--think
about the three systems we cover this quarter: nervous system,
cardiovascular, respiratory)
Your Answer:
What the key component of nervous system ?
How does the blood-brain barrier function, and what role does it play in protecting the brain from harmful substances?
Questions 4-7 will help me better understand your academic
comfort levels, background in biology, and anything else you wish to
share about yourself. I love getting to know my students and their
interests so feel free to use Question 7 as a personal intro to me.
Question 5
How much biology background have you had coming into my course?
You Answered
Question 6
How comfortable are you with the following (1-very uncomfortable/weak, 5- very comfortable/strong):
Asking questions during class:
Answering questions during class:
Asking questions one-on-one w/ your instructor (such as before/after
class, while instructor is walking around class/lab, or in office
hours): Asking your instructor for help or support: Working with peers on in-class activities or work: Preparing/studying for exams: Completing homework assignments on time: Reading biology texts (e.g. textbooks): Writing:
Answer 1:
You Answered
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You Answered
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You Answered
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You Answered
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You Answered
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You Answered
Question 7
Is there anything else I should know to best support you in this class?
(Do you have accommodations through DRC? Or please elaborate on your responses for Question 6)
Your Answer:
I don’t have personal needs or accommodations, but I appreciate your willingness to support me.
Question 8
What
else do you want me to know about you as your instructor? Please feel
free to share anything: your academic history, personal background,
hobbies/interests, career aspirations, some aspect of your identity.
This
response can help me to know you better as an individual, or you can
use your response to give me a better sense of how I can support you
during the course.
Your Answer:
I
finished my high school at back home country Burma , South East Asia
.English is my second language, but despite being a slow learner, I am
determined to work hard and achieve my goals.
The following questions will give me a better sense of your
access to technology so that I can ensure you will be able to access
materials in and out of class.
Question 9
Will you have reliable access to a smartphone, laptop, or
other device able to access the internet including our Canvas site and
other online materials (e.g. Poll Everywhere, wikipedia, etc.)?
Off-campus: yes
On-campus and in-class: yes
Answer 1:
You Answered
Answer 2:
You Answered
Question 10
Will you have reliable access to printing material?
You Answered
Question 11
What system do you use to keep track of academic work and deadlines?
You Answered
Question 12
Please elaborate on any responses from the questions above as needed.
Your Answer:
For my school assignment , i have access computer and printer I don't have problem .