This document welcomes students to a natural resources course being taught by Ms. Asma Wasim from January 2nd to February 28th, 2017. It provides an overview of the course, introduces the instructor, and gives students an initial to-do list to get started which includes reviewing the syllabus, policies, module 1, and the instructor page. Students are also directed to post in the "Getting Started" discussion board to introduce themselves to classmates and the instructor.