Do I need to attend class? Yes.
Class and group participation are both components of your final grade. It is
important that you attend each class, on time and for the entire class
period. Points will be deducted for absences. (See syllabus for complete
details.)
How do I obtain my
assignments? Your
instructor will give you a syllabus and an assignment schedule for each
section in class. They will also be available from your course home page
(via WebCt) throughout the semester. (You will be able to view/download them
from home if you have Internet access.) Changes will be updated on these
pages as needed. Students will be informed of the changes during
class.
Is it necessary to own software covered and used in the
course? Not
necessarily. If you don't have access to Windows XP or Notepad, you can use MCC's Multi-Use lab. However, it is recommended
that students have access elsewhere ("unable to go to the lab" is
not a valid excuse for late assignments). It is also recommended that
students have access to
the Internet via an Internet Service Provider such as Cox, AOL or Qwest (it
is not required). Students
can access free Internet at MCC's Multi-Use lab on campus or the college library to
complete their assignments. Also, students must subscribe to MCC's free email to be
able to access your course homepage.
How will tests and quizzes be administered? All tests and quizzes are taken online
and timed. Your instructor will provide directions to access them.
How can I contact the instructor
outside of class if I have any
questions? The instructor can be reached via email
or during her office hours by
phone, 480-461-7754. Both her email address and office phone number are available
on
Instructor's Homepage.
You may also visit your instructor in person during her office hours at her
office on campus, Business/Philosophy/Psychology Building. Once class begins, you should use the course email within WebCT.
What if I am out of town and have no
Internet access? Assignments and due dates are made known
from the beginning of the class. Therefore, if you are going out of town, you can do
them before leaving. Or, in some cases, receive advanced permission from instructor to submit them
later upon your return. Also, if you have access to computer and the internet, you
can do most of your assignments while out of town. Be sure to contact
your instructor for
information on how to access your class online or to use MCC email while out of town.
Can I turn assignments in early? Yes.
You can turn assignments in earlier than the due date once they are
completed. Assignments
must be turned in on the due date specified by your instructor.
Do I get any updates from the instructor
about how I am doing in the course? Grades are posted on the
My Grades page in WebCT as soon
as they are completed. Also, students can check with their instructor
after class for status updates if necessary.
What happens when assignments are turned in
late? In some
cases, assignments can be turned in late with
prior permission from the instructor. However, points will be deducted for late
submission (or may not be accepted if prior arrangements have not been made). Be sure to check your instructor's late
assignments policy and follow this policy so that
you will receive points for your assignments.
