Hello everyone – Welcome to your Introduction to Human Sexuality course. We will have fun!
To log into your Psyc230 or Soc230 course, go to: canvas.northseattle.edu. Then, put in your
student ID number for “User Name”, and the first six letters of your last name (repeat if needed to get
six letters). This website will be available the Friday before the quarter starts. On the website, you will
find the syllabus along with instructor created videos (recorded in a live class), Power Points, diagrams
and study guides for each chapter along with the quizzes for the course.
After you are in the Canvas website:
1. Download, print out, and read the entire syllabus.
A daily outline for the entire course is on the last page of the syllabus.
2. Go to the “Start Here” file and listen to all the instructor created videos. Pay particular attention to
the “RegisterMyDevelopmentLab”, and the “UsingMyDevelopmentLab” videos. These walk you step-bystep through getting the authorization code to register for and use the accompanying website. This
website is separate from the NSCC Canvas website, and will give you the professional videos used in the
course.
Welcome to the class.
Dr. Atkins
Answers to common questions:
1. Do you have room for me in your class?
You can see if there is space available in a class by going to NSCC home page > Quarterly Class
Schedule > Desired quarter > Department > Course Name (specific class).
2. Will you overload me into your class?
Overloads, if any, will be taken in order from the waiting list. The college automatically puts
students into the class from the waiting list if previously enrolled students drop. You may add yourself
to the waiting list through registration. It is best to register early to assure yourself a place in the class.
3. I need the financial aid attendance verification. How do I get it?
You no longer need attendance verification.
4. I am a tuition waiver student. Can you save a space for me?
I can’t save a space for you. Tuition waiver students may register after the sixth day of the
quarter. However, the paying students have priority. This usually means the class will be full. If there is
an opening in the class on the sixth day, you are welcome to register.
5. Do I have to come to campus at any time?
No. All activities, including exams, are done online.
6. I will be out of the country during the quarter. How will that effect my taking the class?
It will have no effect. You can complete all activities, including exams, if you have a computer
and a good internet connection. If you do not have these, it is best not to take a distance learning class.
7. How can I get started before the class begins?
I suggest waiting until the course begins to avoid any confusion.
8. Where can I get the syllabus?
The syllabus is available on the class website (see below) the first day of class, which is the same
as on campus classes.
9. What text do we use?
Recommended text (Optional)
Our Sexuality by Crooks and Baur – 12th. Ed. ISBN# 1133943411
Using older editions: You may use any edition you wish, however, there may be some changes from one
edition to another.
Required: “MyDevelopmentLab” for Human Sexuality website entry code:
“MyDevelopmentLab” Entry code: May be purchased from the NSCC bookstore or
Pearson Publishers at: www.MyDevelopmentLab.com
“MySocLab” Course ID is: Not yet available. This will be on the first page of the syllabus.
Emails: Please send email for this class through the instructor’s campus email at:
robert.atkins@seattlecolleges.edu
I do not check the Canvas email.
Subject: Include the item # and class you are in (E.g.#9600 PSYC 230.D1)
Thank you
Dr. Bob