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     WELCOME to FYE!

ANNOUNCEMENTS  updated 26 Aug


Basic course documents:
course goals and structure
tips for success in this course
course topic schedule (printer-friendly .pdf)  
extra credit option (.pdf)

General Education program goals

topic and assignment schedule (with links)
  rubric for some assignments ("check" system)
 

assignment schedule  updated 2 Sept
      >>  RUBRIC for some assignments -- check system
how to print the ISGS reference
RESOURCES and LINKS: 


    NEIU portal       NEIU webmail
    about NEIUport    about NEIUport Groups
         NEIU  First Year Experience
         Companion site for FYE text 
    a portable, printable dayplanner
           in your choice of 3 cover designs!!
         option 1       option 2      option 3      
         instructions for folding the planner
              this is a handy, compact planner; bring in the
              printed page if you need help constructing it
 

  A note about printing documents:      
Depending on your printer settings, you may  need to change some settings in order  to get the document to print properly.    

       If  the document prints in the wrong orientation and/or the
            wrong size:                    
      1) check the box for "auto rotate and center"  in the printer
            dialog  box;   and     
      2) make sure that "page scaling" is set to either  "none" or
           "fit to page".    
    

                                                                                  (scroll down for previous announcements)

• First check out the CD-ROM from the instructors!  Note the policy about borrowing ESCI materials.
• If you do not have an available personal printer, color printing from the CD-ROM is possible in the Multimedia Learning Resource Center (MLRC) on the 3rd floor of the Ronald Williams Library (unfortunately, the student computer labs do not have color printers).  Tell them that this is required for  this class -- in the past, students have been allowed to print in color without cost when it is required for a class (though sometimes these things do change).
• Color printing is also available at various copy centers such as Office Max and others (variable cost).

It is strongly recommended that you print the ISGS book so that you have a full-color version of all included figures and photos; however, if you have limited access to color printing capability, the list below represents the minimum that you ABSOLUTELY MUST print in color.  
 
Note that these numbers represent the page numbers as labeled within the document. You will need to scroll through the file and make sure that you are printing, for example, the page that is labeled with a number "5" at the bottom.  When the correct page is in view, you can use the "print current page" option to ensure printing the page that is needed.
   PAGES TO PRINT IN COLOR:    5,  7,  9,  21,  37,  40,  43,  44,  45,  51.

Even if you are trying to minimize your cost, I recommend that you 'page through' the text on the computer before printing, to identify additional pages that you might wish to print in color.  We will be using this book extensively during the semester, and you may find other diagrams and photos that would be best to print in color as well.

Bring your printed document to class, and (unless you've already done so yourself), I will have a 3-hole punch so that you can the fit the pages into your FYE binder.
 

POLICY on BORROWING EARTH SCIENCE MATERIALS

When you sign out materials, you are signing a document that reads as follows:

The undersigned student borrowing Earth Science materials or equipment agrees to return the items in original condition within the specified time frame*.  Failure to comply with this policy may result in the student being assigned a grade of "Incomplete" until the items are returned or being billed for the replacement cost of the item.  Note that unpaid fines may result in a hold on the student's account, which may affect availability of grades, registration, and transcripts.

*  note that the specified time frame is either until the next class period, or (in some cases) one week.  Materials must be returned on time so that others have access.