Distance Education Course FACTSHEET

SPRING 2010
 

English Composition I
ENG101
Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in ENG093; or appropriate English placement score and keyboarding skills or OAD100
Credit Hours: 3 credit(s)
Corequisites: None.
Required Lab: None.
Restrictions: None.
Note:  This course is not self-paced!  Students will be given deadlines throughout the semester for various assignments including exams.

Instructor:
 Marcia Nesbitt
Address:
 P.O. Box 2545
Muscle Shoals, AL  35660
E-mail:
mnesbitt@nwscc.edu
Phone:
 256-331-5320
Fax:
  
Course Description:

English Composition I provides instruction and practice in the writing of at least six (6) extended compositions and hte development of analytical and critical reading skills and basic reference and documentation skills in the compostiion process. English Composition I may include instruction and practice in library usage. Must have a "C" or better to enroll in ENG102.
 

Course Website :
Available in Blackboard on the First Day of Classes
Students will be required to submit some assignments to TurnItIn.com, a website that checks for plagairism.
  ** Access to the website is restricted to registered students and will not be available until the start of the semester.
Learning Management System : Blackboard Campus Edition 6.0
Watch the video! On-campus or Off-campus
 
Primary Delivery Format:
 Internet

Additional Technology Requirements :
 Computer with Internet Access (preferably DSL Connection or Higher)
A word processing software program such as Microsoft Office or OpenOffice
Personal E-Mail Address (Yahoo, Gmail, etc.)
Lab Information:
 Students are not required to attend an on-campus lab for this course. 
However, students have access to computers in campus computer labs, libraries, and career centers if needed to complete course assignments..
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Going to Campus : Students within commuting distance will be required to come to campus to take four exams/essays during the semester.   Students not within reasonable commuting distance (over 100 miles) will be required to have an approved proctoring arrangement used for all exams. Proctoring arrangements for all exams should be made and confirmed within the first three weeks of classes. Students should speak with the instructor regarding test proctoring, and the Distance Education Office will work with the student to find an appropriate proctor.
 
Special Attendance Requirements : Students will need to come to campus to complete four course exams/essays.
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Course Requirements & Assignments: Please refer to course syllabus. The syllabus will be posted for registered students in Blackboard and will be available by the end of the second day of classes.   However, the instructor reserves the right to modify the course syllabus and assignments at his/her discretion.

Course Materials:
 
Textbooks: Steps to Writing Well, Cengage, The Open Handbook.
 

Software Requirements:  Students will need to type, print and save documents in Microsoft Word 2003 (.doc) format.  Students may use Writer to complete course assignments and save as Microsoft Word 2003 files.  Writer is the word processing software program available for FREE download from OpenOffice.org.

Recommended Supplies:  128 MB Flash Drive
Flash drive will be used to store assignments until they are submitted in Blackboard.
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Tuition & Fees:

Distance education students will pay $110 per credit hour enrolled.  This equals $330 for a 3 credit hour course or $440 for a four credit hour class.
 
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For general information on NW-SCC's Distance Education courses, please contact April Cookson at 256-331-5395 or cookson@nwscc.edu.

For specific information regarding this course, please contact Marcia Nesbitt, the course instructor, at 256-331-5320 or mnesbitt@nwscc.edu 

For registration information, please visit the NW-SCC Admissions Office,  call 256-331-5267 or toll-free 800-645-8967, or e-mail your questions to dhamm@nwscc.edu.
 

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