What does Codon cost?
Codon's pricing policy is based on our philosophy and commitment to ensure that all students have access to our platform at an affordable cost. Introducing the Life Sciences by Scott Freeman (University of Washington) et al, includes our unique textbook replacement with Readiness Readings and costs $48 per semester ($40 per quarter). Our other course offerings, which do not include Readiness Readings, are $40 per semester ($35 per quarter). All ISBNs and prices are listed on the courseware pages.
Understanding the varying financial situations of students, we provide a 21-day free trial for all courses, with the option to extend this period if necessary. We sell codes to local bookstores for students who must purchase course materials from the bookstore. We also provide instructors with codes for students who cannot afford the system due to financial hardship.
Students have access to their Codon course(s) for four years. Students retaking a course for any reason, do not have to purchase again. All sales are final after the free trial period. We integrate with all of the major learning management systems.
HOW ARE STUDENTS ENROLLED IN A CODON COURSE?
There are two ways that students are enrolled in a Codon course:
Direct Enrollment: The instructor provides Codon with a student list (first name, last name, email address). Students go to app.codonlearning.com to set their password and log in.
Learning Management System (LMS) Integration: The instructor works with their Faculty Success Manager to integrate Codon into their LMS (such as Canvas, BlackBoard, D2L). Students are enrolled when they launch Codon Learning from their LMS.
Note: All students are allowed a temporary free access period before they are required to pay for a subscription. The temporary free access period is usually 21-days for semester courses. We are able to process refunds up until the end of the temporary access period.
How do students access Codon?
Students should refer to the instructions provided by their instructor (which we provide to instructors) to know if they should login to Codon Learning by clicking a link in their LMS course page or by going to app.codonlearning.com.
Upon login, students can click the Course Access tab on the right side of the Codon App to see how many days remain in their temporary free access period and/or enter the access code provided by the bookstore.
Please contact the Codon Helpdesk for additional support.
HOW ARE SUBSCRIPTIONS PAID?
There are three ways that subscriptions are paid:
Student Direct Pay: Students pay using a credit card payment on the Codon platform.
Student Access Code: Students enter an access code on the Codon platform, which they obtain either from a bookstore (often necessary for students paying with financial aid) or as part of a digital bundle.
Institution or Department Pay: Institutions or departments submit a purchase order to Codon, which in turn sends an invoice to be paid within 30 days.
Ordering Information for Bookstores
WHO IS THE PUBLISHER AND WHAT IS THE ISBN?
Publisher: Codon Learning
ISBNs are listed on the courseware pages.
DO YOU DISTRIBUTE THROUGH ANOTHER VENDOR, OR DO YOU TAKE ORDERS DIRECTLY?
We sell directly on our site to students, to institutions and departments, bookstores, and other third-party vendors.
WHAT DISCOUNTS DO YOU OFFER TO BOOK RESELLERS?
We sell access codes to bookstores at the same wholesale price as to students.
HOW MANY CODES SHOULD BE PURCHASED?
We recommend bookstores purchase a number of codes to cover approximately 20% of expected enrollment.
IS THERE A MINIMUM ORDER?
We require a minimum order of 10 access codes.
WHAT IS YOUR RETURN POLICY?
We allow returns of unsold codes only if the school discontinues using Codon. Like other software solutions, once the package is opened, returns of codes will not be accepted.
DO YOUR CODES EXPIRE?
They do not expire.
WHAT IS THE BEST PURCHASE METHOD (PHONE, EMAIL, ONLINE)? AND WHAT CONTACT INFORMATION SHOULD WE USE TO PLACE AN ORDER?
Email accounting@codonlearning.com for orders. Please send a purchase order as well.
WHAT INFORMATION WILL YOU NEED FROM US WHEN WE PLACE AN ORDER?
We just need a purchase order.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR AN ORDER OF CODES TO BE FULFILLED?
Orders are typically completed within 24 hours.
WHAT ARE YOUR BILLING TERMS?
NET 30 days.
WHAT IS YOUR OFFICIAL LISTED COMPANY NAME AND CONTACT INFORMATION FOR ORDERING AND INVOICING PURPOSES?
Name: Codon Learning
Email: accounting@codonlearning.com
Address: 607 10th Street, Suite 303, Golden, CO 80401
Contact person: Valerie Phillips
WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO CONTACT YOU WITH ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?
Send an email to accounting@codonlearning.com