Distance Education Course FACTSHEET

SPRING 2010
 

Human Growth & Development
PSY210
Prerequisites: PSY200
Credit Hours: 3 credit(s)
Corequisites: None
Required Lab: None.
Restrictions: None.
   
Instructor:
 Dr. Ruth Stone
Address:
 P.O. Box 2545
Muscle Shoals, AL  35660
E-mail:
 rstone@nescc.edu
Phone:
 256-331-5301
Fax:
  
Course Description:

This course is the study of the psychological, social and physical factors that affect human behavior from conception to death.
 

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 (with streaming video or DVD lectures)

Additional Technology Requirements :
 Computer with Internet Access (preferably DSL Connection or Higher)
Personal E-Mail Address (Yahoo, Gmail, etc.)
Course videos are available via streaming video links through Blackboard.  However, students may choose to check our course videos on DVD from the campus library.
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 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 : Four exams must be scheduled in the on-campus testing center.
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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: Class notes are available in the Campus Bookstore. 
 
Software Requirements: 
Lectures are available to the students via Blackboard.  Therefore, Windows Media Player will be helpful in viewing course videos.  A high-speed internet connection is required for viewing streaming videos through Blackboard.  Students may also choose to check out course videos on DVD from 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 Dr. Ruth Stone,  the course instructor, at 256-331-5301 or rstone@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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