Distance Education Course FACTSHEET

SPRING 2010
 

Orientation to College
ORI101
Prerequisites: none
Credit Hours: 3 credit(s)
Corequisites: None
Required Lab: None.
Restrictions: None.
   
Instructor:
 Kristy Ward
Address:
 P.O. Box 2545
Muscle Shoals, AL  35660
E-mail:
 wardk@nwscc.edu
Phone:
 256-331-5370
Fax:
  
Course Description:

This course aids new students in their transition to the institution; exposes new students to the broad educational opportunities of the institution and integrates new students into the life of the institution.
 

Course Website :
  ** 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 + On Campus Meeting with Orientation Instructor

Additional Technology Requirements :
 Computer with Internet Access (preferably DSL Connection or Higher)
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 will be required to come to campus to meet with the orientation instructor/advisor to discuss the orientation workbook and assignments. 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 : Required campus meeting with orientation instructor.
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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.  A sample course syllabus is linked here.  However, the instructor reserves the right to modify the course syllabus and assignments at his/her discretion.

Course Materials:
 
Textbooks: Orientation Workbook available in campus bookstore.
 
Additional Requirements:  Students will be ask to watch streaming videos via Blackboard.  This typically requires a high speed internet connection.  However, students may also check out course videos on DVD at the campus library.

Recommended Supplies:  None
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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 Mary Hawkins, the course instructor, at 256-331-5330 or wardk@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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