Chapter 5 Get Started at University

5.1 Overview

Information in course documents suggests students need to any number of things to get their SGU life up and running. Zoe calls this set of activities “student life admin” (#Zoe). Life admin tasks include things like buying needed items and finding important places online and on campus.

5.1.1 Finding important places 19/30

Many courses’ Sakai documents tell us that students need to be able to find important places on campus, such as their classroom and lab locations. I’m sure this information goes without saying for all of us!

BIOL 101

Five laboratory sessions take place during the term and are located in the
Anatomy Lab (lower level of Anatomy Department).

BIOL 101, BIOL 220, BIOL 221, BIOL 320, BIOL 321, BIOL 331, BIOL 401, BIOL 441, BIOL 460, CHEM 224, CHEM 450, ENGL 213, MATH 131, NUTR 301, PCLN 301, PCLN 302, PSYC 201, SSCI 412

5.1.2 Getting a textbook 17/30

Many course documents have required textbooks or at least a handful of required textbook chapters. Some courses, such as lab-heavy courses, may not have textbooks. Some courses do not require students to read textbooks.

PYSC 201 

TEXTBOOK: Understanding Psychology, 10th ed.  by Charles G. Morris & Albert
A. Maisto,© 2009 (Pearson Pub.) or Psychology the Core by the same authors

BIOL 101, BIOL 220, BIOL 221, BIOL 320, BIOL 401, BIOL 441, BIOL 460, CHEM 122, CHEM 124, CHEM 224, CHEM 450, ENGL 213, MATH 131, NUTR 301, PSYC 201, PSYC 411, SSCI 412

5.1.3 Reading the student manual 17/30

Many courses refer students to the student manual, such as to learn more about the SGU dress code or (un)professional behaviors.

BIOL 320

Failure to abide by this will be considered a violation of professionalism
as indicated in the SGU Student Handbook.

BIOL 101, BIOL 220, BIOL 221, BIOL 320, BIOL 321, BIOL 401, BIOL 441, BIOL 460, CHEM 124, CHEM 224, CHEM 450, NUTR 301, PCLN 301, PCLN 302, PSYC 201, PSYC 411, SSCI 412

5.1.4 Getting a clicker 8/30

Of course, students need to get a clicker!

BIOL 401 

An Audience Response System (clicker) is used to assess student
participation and performance in instructional sessions. Its use reflects
the participation and performance of the student to whom the device is
registered. Misrepresentation of participation and/or performance through
the misuse of clickers constitutes academic dishonesty and may result in the
dismissal of any student committing such a violation of the Student Code of
Conduct.

BIOL 101, BIOL 320, BIOL 401, BIOL 441, BIOL 460, PCLN 302, PCLN 303, PSYC 411

5.1.5 Buy a lab coat 5/30

Students need a lab coat for some courses.

BIOL 101

Attire: Full set of scrubs (top & bottom) or lab coats and closed-toe shoes.

BIOL 101, BIOL 220, BIOL 331, BIOL 401, BIOL 460

5.1.6 Buy lab gloves 3/30

Students need a lab gloves for some courses.

BIOL 460

You are required to bring your own gloves to lab activities.

BIOL 101, BIOL 331, BIOL 460

5.1.7 Get IT help 3/30

Students might need to know where to go for IT help.

BIOL 101

For any internet or My Courses problems, please contact the IT department
directly.

BIOL 101, BIOL 320, BIOL 460

5.1.8 Use the library 1/30

In one course’s documents, students are referred to the library

BIOL 321

You May find the following textbooks in the library.

BIOL 321

5.1.9 Getting a loaner computer 1/30

In one course’s documents, students are told they can get a loaner computer.

BIOL 221

It is the students responsibility to obtain training in Examsoft use and/or
obtaining a loaner computer if necessary.

BIOL 321