2. Greetings &
Welcome to Natural Resources!
The existence of natural resources is very integral to all
forms of life on earth and these resources are overused
in residential, commercial, industrial and transportation
sectors.
As environmental scientists, it is our responsibility to
explore the causes of the overconsumption of these
resources and develop sound strategies to overcome
the overconsumption.
Whether you are preparing for an environmental science
related career or just taking this course to satisfy
general education requirements, I hope that this course
will enhance your understanding regarding the impacts
that the limitation of these resources will cause to our
society.
3. Meet Your Instructor
My name is Asma Wasim, you can refer to me as Ms. Wasim
and I am glad to be your instructor for this course.
I am always available in discussion boards, emails and even
by phone.
Please email me if you want to discuss your grades and other
questions of personal nature. General questions can b posted
to the general discussion threads.
You can read more about me at “My Instructor” menu where
you can find information on my academic and professional
achievements.
I look forward to meet with you guys!
4. An Overview of Natural Resources
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Course Description
This class will introduce the concept of natural resources
by studying topics such as land, soil, rangeland, forest,
water, atmosphere, minerals, and energy. The
management, use, and environmental impacts associated
with these resources will also be studied. Emphasis will be
placed on the United States within the context of the
global environment.
5. Your To Do List
Please Review the Following
SNHU Participation Policy
Welcome to your course! As you may have noticed, SNHU gives students access to their course before the
start date of the term. You are able to view the course content and familiarize yourself with the discussion
boards, milestones, projects, and other assignments during this time.
You may view the course, but you cannot participate in the course until the official start of the term.
This means you cannot contribute in the discussion board or submit an assignment before that time. Once
the term starts, you may participate in all of the discussion boards and assignments as required.
Thank you.
All items will be provided in the announcements! Directions and Links will be provided for each.
Announcements are the main method of communication with you! Please check for new announcements
every day!
6. Rubrics and Guidelines
A rubric is a tool that highlights what is required for the successful completion of an assignment. It is
designed to ensure that you have a clear understanding of what you must do to succeed on an
assignment, and it gives the instructor a concrete way to evaluate your work. Rubrics also ensure that
instructors are looking for the same elements across all the submissions for a particular assignment,
making sure that you and your classmates are being graded according to the same expectations. Nearly
every assignment you have at SNHU will include a rubric to assist in grading. You should review any
supporting rubrics before you begin working on an assignment. Remember: Rubrics exist to help you
succeed!
If you ever have any questions about assignment rubrics and grading, reach out to your instructor.
SCI 218 Discussion Rubric
Presentation I Rubric
Presentation II Guidelines and Rubric
Milestone One Topic Selection and Outline Guidelines and Rubric
Milestone Two Guidelines and Rubric
Final Project Guidelines and Rubric
7. General Discussion
General Questions Discussion Topic
If you have questions or concerns about the course, information related to
the course, or something that relates to the current module but is not
necessarily related to a current discussion, please post it in this discussion.
8. Are you ready to get started!
When you are ready go ahead, start posting in the “Discussion Board week
1” Discussion.
Just click on the discussion board link on the left menu of the course page.
This is a great ice breaker where you will meet with your fellow classmates
and I will have a chance to learn about you, too.
Remember this is your classroom and you can post anytime throughout
the term here!
