[nabs-l] Concepts of Biology Class for the Spring Semester

[Suzanne Germano]

I use a CCTV but if I were not a print user I would prefer braille over
speech. If you have to read the book then I would have it done. We were
assigned chapters also but were told nothing would be on the test that was
not covered in class so I didn't read any of the biology book.


On Wed, Dec 11, 2013 at 5:11 PM, Helga Schreiber <
helga.schreiber at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Suzanne, this is Helga. There is not a lab portion of this course. But
> I forgot to mention that the when I talked to my Biology Professor today,
> he actually told me that he will assign us chapters of the book  to read in
> order to do the quizzes and homeworks that are in Blackboard. He actually
> told me that he is going to assign 8 chapters in order for ust to read. So
> that is why I was thinking in getting my book in Braill. I don't really
> like the book in PDF format. What do you think about that? Thanks and God
> bless!
> P.S. By the way, Thank you so much for the suggestions!
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Suzanne Germano
> Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 6:53 PM
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Concepts of Biology Class for the Spring Semester
>
> I have taken two semesters of biology for science majors. One at SDSU in
> 1995 and I just finished one. I did not use the book at all. What I would
> suggest is just have the specific diagram they go over or expect you to
> know either done tactically or have a description of the picture written
> up.
>
> Our professor only tested on what was covered in class so the book was a
> huge waste of money.
>
> Here at ASU we have a blind biology grad student. She is working on
> developing tactile diagrams for blind and visually impaired students.
>
> Is there a lab portion to this this course? If so get the lab manual ahead
> of time and find out in detail what will be required so the needed
> accommodations can be made.
>
>
> On Wed, Dec 11, 2013 at 3:11 PM, Helga Schreiber <
> helga.schreiber at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>>
>> Hi guys, this is Helga. What's up? I just wanted to tell you that I'm
>> going to be taking a "Concepts of Biology" course next semester starting
>> in
>> February 3, This is actually a 12 weeks class. I just wanted to ask you,
>> Did any of you guys took a biology class before? And if you did, How did
>> you manage studying and learning for it? I'm just wondering! This is
>> actually my first time taking a Biology course in college. Just to let you
>> know, I already spoke with my Biology Professor today, and I ask him
>> questions regarding the course, and he told me that this course includes a
>> lot of pictures. For instance, he told me that the quizzes, which are in
>> Blackboard include  some pictures, and the final exam as well. I was
>> thinking probably in talking with the Vice President of my college, and
>> ask
>> him if he could buy me the Biology book in Braille, since he bought me my
>> Pre-Calculus book in Braille for this semester. I will really appreciate
>> it
>> if you could give me some suggestions in h
>>  ow to handle a Biology course. Thanks so much and God bless!! Sent from
>> my iPhone
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