Week 1 Success Kit

Day 1 Attendance

Please be on time to your first day of lecture and lab. By the first day of class, waitlists are typically full and students who are not on time run the risk of losing their seat to someone off the waitlist. If you end up running late and would like to ensure you do not lose your seat, please email me before the start of class. I keep my email open during the first meeting for this reason. I will not give up seats of students who reach out to me!

Textbook and Required Materials 

Required Texts:

You are welcome to purchase an electronic version of the textbook, to rent or purchase the book from the bookstore, or to borrow the textbook from the library (Newtons texts are consumable and not available to borrow from library). The textbook is currently on Amazon to purchase new/used/e-book. You do not need the access code, so used books are great. Save a tree! 🌳


Technology Requirements:

In order to participate fully in this class, you will need consistent, reliable access to Canvas and the ability to use various apps (Zoom, Discord, etc.), some of which require you to set up an account (free). 

You will also need access to a computer with a webcam or a mobile phone with a video camera throughout the course (various assignments, office hours, etc.). 

What to expect the first week...

Day 1: Syllabus review, orientation to the course and syllabus quiz on Canvas

Day 2: First lecture and lab - Chapter 1

Week 1 jitters?

If you attend Day 1 and are wondering if this class is right for your schedule, I encourage you to come talk to me before you make any final decisions. I would love to chat one on one about your situation! However, if you decide not to move forward with the class I would really appreciate a notification via email or Canvas messages. This just helps me to get students in off the waitlist who would like to be enrolled.