ES 2EI3 - Fall 2023 - Lecture 1 - Introduction - FULL v1

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ENV SOCTY 2EI3 Environment & Society: Challenges and Solutions Image by Foto-Rabe from Pixabay Introduction to the Course @ Luc Bernier [2023]
Meeting Agenda • Welcome • Reminders • What is the Course About? • How is the Course Delivered and Organized? • How is the Course Knowledge Content Delivered? • What are the Lectures about? • What are the Tutorials about? • How is the Evaluation organized? • Questions? @ Luc Bernier [2023]
Reminders • Familiarize yourself with how the course is organized on Avenue • Navigate the Week 1 Roadmap • Introduce yourself on the Discussion Board - " Meet and Greet " - due Oct. 1 by 11:30 PM EDT • Academic Integrity Quiz - due Nov. 30 by 11:30 PM EST • Tutorials start the week of Sept. 18 @ Luc Bernier [2023]
What is the Course About? @ Luc Bernier [2023] worldatlas.com
@ Luc Bernier [2023] Temperature change in the last 50 years 2011-2020 average vs 1951-1980 baseline -0.5 -0.2 +0.2 +0.5 +1.0 +2.0 +4.0 °C -0.9 -0.4 +0.4 +0.9 +1.8 +3.6 +7.2 °F NASA's Scientific Visualization Studio on Wikemedia Commons
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@ Luc Bernier [2023] How is the Course Delivered and Organized? https://avenue.mcmaster.ca/
@ Luc Bernier [2023] How is the Course Delivered and Organized? (2) Modules
@ Luc Bernier [2023] How is the Course Delivered and Organized? (3) Roadmaps
@ Luc Bernier [2023] How is the Course Knowledge Content Delivered? Videos
@ Luc Bernier [2023] How is the Course Knowledge Content Delivered? Readings Textbook: Dearden, P., B. Mitchell, E. O'Connell. 2021.Environmental Change and Challenge 6th edition. Oxford University Press. Also available in electronic format.
@ Luc Bernier [2023] What are the Lectures about? Purposes: • Explore and discuss of course materials • Highlight and discuss major concepts • Assist with the Mind Maps • Answer questions about content and expectations • Provide reminders about deadlines [email protected]
What is Active Learning? @ Luc Bernier [2023] • Active learning is a process in which students engage in activities - such as, problem-based learning, inquiry, simulations, or case studies - that nurtures discussion, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of course material. • McMaster Faculty of Social Sciences • Important to come prepared!
@ Luc Bernier [2023] How are the Lectures Delivered?
@ Luc Bernier [2023] What are the Tutorials about? • Led by the Teaching Assistants (TA's) to: • Provide opportunity for small class experience and interact with other students • Further discuss topics of weekly discussions • Assist with course deliverables (Term Paper, Group Project) and answer questions Start the week of Sept. 18 https://library.mcmaster.ca/cct/class-dir/etb-224
@ Luc Bernier [2023] How is the Evaluation organized? Assessment Weight • Participation to Online Discussions - Individual , best 8 out of 11, @ 2.5% each 20% • A2L Quizzes, Best 4 out of 5, @ 2.5% each - Individual 10% • Mind Map- Individual 10% • Term Paper - Individual 20% • Environmental Issues Project - Group 15% • Summative Project 25%
@ Luc Bernier [2023] Photo by krakenimages on Unsplash Photo by Glenn Carstens-Peters on Unsplash How is the Evaluation organized? (2)
@ Luc Bernier [2023] How is the Evaluation organized? (3)
Reminders • Familiarize yourself with how the course is organized on Avenue • Navigate the Week 1 Roadmap • Introduce yourself on the Discussion Board - " Meet and Greet " - due Oct. 1 by 11:30 PM EDT • Academic Integrity Quiz - due Nov. 30 by 11:30 PM EST • Tutorials start the week of Sept. 18 @ Luc Bernier [2023]
Questions? @ Luc Bernier [2023]
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