Distance Education Course FACTSHEET

SPRING 2010
 

Golf (Beginning)
PED123
Prerequisites: None
Credit Hours: 3 credit(s)
Corequisites: BIO103L
Required Lab: None.
Restrictions: None.
   
Instructor:
 Mark Lee
Address:
 P.O. Box 2545
Muscle Shoals, AL  35660
E-mail:
 mlee@nwscc.edu
Phone:
 256-331-5491
Fax:
  
Course Description:

This course emphasized the fundamentals of golf.  Topics include the proper grips, stance, alignment, swings for the short and long game, putting, and the rules and etiquette of golf.  Upon completion, students should be able to perform the basic golf and demonstrate a knowledge of the rules and etiquette of golf.
 

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  + Completion of 18 Rounds of Golf at an Approved Golf Course

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 within commuting distance will be required to come to campus to take one exam 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 must complete 18 rounds of golf at an approved site.
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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:  USGA rulebook
 
 
Additional Requirements:  The viewing of two videos is required. "The Story of Golf" (118 min.) and "A Swing for a Lifetime" (108 min.). Viewing is done in the Shoals Campus Library. Sign-in/sign-out with student I.D. is required.
 

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 Mark Lee,  the course instructor, at 256-331-5491or  mlee@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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