The course I took was 100% online except for the final exam which was in person. The learning was by yourself, so there were many online webpages you had to read and assignments/open book quizzes you had to complete. There was also a Capstone Project (in 3 parts), that was in the same format as the other given assignments. The final exam was worth a lot (44% I believe?) and it was divided into individual test and group test. If you failed the individual test part, you would fail the course. However, the test was all multiple choice and it was solely on Module D which is hard to fail if you had given any level of effort. You also had one cheat sheet that was allowed in the final exam.

The content was useful and interesting as you expect it to be.

The professor was kind and responded to her emails often. She had office hours regularly and seemed really nice in person as well. She sent out a lot of notifications via canvas and the instructions she gave were clear as day. The prof + TAs were all active on piazza and would answer questions regularly!

It is reading heavy. Make sure to take notes and DO ALL THE ASSIGNMENTS (even the ones that are not graded!!!). Watch the videos linked in each module as well. Focus on Module D!

it's not that hard overall; the only vital part is the final. Though the module B and most of C will not be tested. All you need to do is to do all the quizzes and assignments, and read all the course materials, answer the study questions. The materials are quite organized, not that hard to memorize.

Module A is about basic geography and paleontology, nothing big to learn; Module B is about the big picture of evolution, it will not be tested so no need to worry. Module C is about Mesozoic Tectonics Oceans and Climate, only Tectonics will be tested. Module D is the major part, most of final questions will based on this. It includes following topics: - recovery and extinction in triassic - Mesozoic Oceanic lifes - Mesozoic Plants (flower) - Dinosaurs - Pterosaur+bird

good professor, replied questions on piazza responsibly and quickly. She notified us every time when the deadlines of assignments and tests are coming

1. Do the assignments by yourself (Lesson 8+Module D), many assignment questions will be included in the final. 2. Do the study questions in the reading materials, will be in the final. 3. Dont waste your time on Module A 4. I was allowed to bring cheat sheet to final, but I heard it's not allowed last semester. So don't rely on it. You should memorize most of the knowledge because you will have a hard time to find the info on the sheet on exams 5. You need at least 3 days for reviewing Btw I uploaded my review notes and cheat sheet to studocu and coursehero.

Super organized and straightforward course. Definite GPA booster if you put in a few hours a week!

Just do the readings and you'll get an A