CHEM 4: Chemical Thinking

Navigating Canvas

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This course is hosted on a learning management system called "Canvas." Use the left-hand navigation menu to access your course materials and assignments.

Modules will be the most frequently used tool. This is where you will find the course content. Each module contains readings, videos, and assignments. Please. consult the course schedule for the various due dates/times for these activities.

If you are new to Canvas, you should familiarize yourself with Canvas by viewing the Canvas Overview video, and take some time to browse the Canvas Student Help Guide.

Customizing Canvas

Canvas is highly customizable. The video tutorials linked below will show you how to personalize Canvas:

Update Your Profile and consider Adding a Profile Picture.
Set Your Notification Preferences to direct Announcements and other messages from your instructor to your personal email.
Communicate with Your Instructor and Peers.
Check Your Grades.

If you wish to use Canvas on a mobile device, consult the Canvas Mobile App Guide.

Supported Browsers

Canvas supports the current and first previous major releases of the following browsers: Chrome76 and 77 Firefox68 and 69 (Extended Releases (Links to an external site.) are not supported*) Edge44 (Windows only) Safari 12 and 13 (Macintosh only) You should always use the most current version of your preferred browser. Your browser will notify you if there is a new version available.

Get Help

If you have technical questions with Canvas, click on in the outer-left NavBar of the Canvas window and select the Canvas Help option that best suits your situation.
For help with UC San Diego accounts, network, and technical issues: Contact the UCSD ITS Service Desk.

Click NEXT to view the required course materials.