BIO 004 · Week 1 Critical

Required materials, software, and supplies.

Software, textbooks, lab supplies, and technology you need for this 8-week intensive. Order early. Most items are needed by week 3.

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Required software

Three tools you need from week 1.

InteDashboard

Team-Based Learning software. Required for course participation. We set this up in class during the first week. There is a 14-day free trial period that gives you time to confirm you want to stay in the course and to give financial aid time to hit your account.

InteDashboard proctoring software

A free download associated with InteDashboard, required for TBL and assessments. No cost to you.

Canvas

The college's learning management system. You should already have access through your Solano account.

Textbook

Recommended, not required.

No textbook is required. Pick the option that fits your budget and learning style. Any of these covers the anatomy we will study.

OpenStax (free)
Anatomy and Physiology, 2nd Edition. Free, peer-reviewed, available online and as a free PDF at openstax.org. The most accessible option and sufficient for the course.
Marieb (dedicated anatomy)
Marieb, Brady, and Mallatt, Human Anatomy, 9th Edition. ISBN-13: 9780135240601. Used copies are widely available.
Marieb (combined A&P)
Marieb, Human Anatomy and Physiology, any recent two-semester edition. If you already own this, it works.
Mastering A&P is optional. Mastering A&P access is not required for any graded component. Do not buy it just because it is bundled with a textbook.
Lab supplies

Order during week 1 or 2. Need them by week 3.

  • Non-latex nitrile gloves. Share a box with your group to reduce cost.
  • A lab coat (required). It is stored in the lab through the end of the term and cannot be shared with chemistry. You need your own.
Order early. The 8-week pace means you need lab supplies on hand by week 3, not week 6. Plan to order or pick them up during week 1 or 2.
Required technology

What you need to access the course.

You must have access to:

  • A laptop, tablet, or smartphone able to run InteDashboard and the proctoring software
  • A reliable internet connection
  • A way to convert files to PDF for any scanned or photographed work submitted through Canvas

You are responsible for ensuring your devices meet these requirements.

Next step

Order supplies, then open Week 1.

Get your lab coat, gloves, and any textbook you want during week 1. Then return to the syllabus to map out the rest of the term.

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