| How will I benefit from this website? |
| The Genetics Place offers access to study, research, and test preparation tools developed specifically for the web and coordinated with your textbook. These diverse resources are created by a team of educators to help students master core course material. Interactive learning activities and online quizzes provide immediate feedback to indicate where further study is needed. |
| Will I need to do anything to my computer to use this website? |
| You'll find everything you need to optimize your computer for use of this website in Site Requirements, including system requirements. Updating your web browser and loading plug-ins will allow you to view animations and complete the activities. |
| Who creates the resources at this website? |
| All the resources are created by college instructors who work closely with professional scientific media developers and Benjamin Cummings’s editorial and production teams to adapt the material specifically to the web environment. |
| Is this website meant to replace a textbook? | No. A textbook is a valuable, comprehensive resource for students. The learning activities on this site have been designed as a valuable supplement to the core concepts presented in your textbook. |
| How do I subscribe to this website? |
| Go to The Genetics Place home page, click the "Buy Now" link, and follow the easy instructions to purchase your subscription. |
| Can I access this website from my home and school computers? |
| Your subscription includes access through your Login Name and Password from ALL computers with an Internet connection—at home, at school, at work, and at the library. Use our resources anytime, anywhere! |
| Why should I pay for a website with all the free sites available? |
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Reliability. All the content on this website is edited to ensure accuracy and effectiveness for learning. We also offer tech support for all of these resources. Simplicity. You'll find a wealth of innovative resources specifically designed to help you succeed all in one place. Most of the content was developed specifically with your course in mind and is not available elsewhere. Interactivity. The guided, interactive learning activities help you address important concepts and provide a new way of learning. |
| What if I forget my Password? | Click here to enter your Login Name and email address and it will be sent to you. |
| How do I print materials from the website? |
| Most areas within this website work within frames. To print from a framed page, you must move your cursor to the part of the page you wish to print and select it. Then send the page to the printer. If you want to print different frames on a given page, you will need to select each section and print them individually. |
| Does it matter if I am using a PC or a Macintosh? |
| No. This website can be used from any computer with a connection to the Internet and browser software such as Netscape Communicator, Internet Explorer, and Safari. We recommend a 56K modem connection or better. |
| I can't get past the login page when I enter my Login Name and password. What’s wrong? |
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The server is unable to set the necessary cookies to allow you to navigate the website. You will need to check a few things:
If all these things check out and you are still unable to log into the website, Click here to contact the technical support team. |
| Instructors: How do I track my students’ quiz results in the online gradebook? |
Once you have registered for the website, you may “Create a Class” and generate a Class ID your students will use to join your class. Once you’ve created this class and your students have joined it, their quiz results will appear in your online gradebook. Learn how to “Create a Class” step-by-step with this brief instructional video. For an overview of the complete gradebook registration process this video tour will cover both the instructor and student processes. |
| Students: How do I make sure my quiz results are recorded in my instructor’s online gradebook? |
Once you have registered for the website, you may “Join a Class” using a Class ID supplied by your instructor. Once you’ve joined, your quiz results will appear in your instructor’s gradebook. Learn how to “Join a Class” step-by-step with this brief instructional video . |