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Course guidelines

EcologyOnline.net - Guided Independent Learning in Ecology

General information

Ecology (RNGE 404, Section 40 Outreach, Variable credit, fall semesters)
Advisory - Computer system requirements
Instructions for interactive lessons

General Information Students enrolled in this online course will follow the course syllabus, readings, and examinations shown in the course syllabus. Instead of conventional lectures or lectures sent via compressed video, students will learn independently through a combination of interactive audio lecture slide presentations and interactive lessons. Although these interactive lessons will assist students in mastering the material, a thorough understanding of the course material is essential.

Summary
	All University of Idaho regulations and calendar deadlines regarding courses apply. This includes dates for changing sections, and dropping or withdrawing from the course. Students must complete all requirements for the course on time in order to receive a completion grade.
	Students in this online course are expected to study and master the course material with limited personal contact and supervision from the instructor. At least three hours of study per week are required for each one credit module.
	The examination procedures and course completion time are specified in the syllabus. Written examinations will be administered at your local location under the supervision of an authorized proctor.
	Students are responsible for configuring their computer systems to access the course materials. Review the computer system requirements described in the Advisory section.

Registration procedures (Summary) Students who are interested in enrolling in this online course can register for through the normal university procedures for registration. Non-University of Idaho students should register for the "non-degree" option. After registering for the course, students should contact the Professor to confirm email contact and received introductory course information.

All University of Idaho regulations and calendar deadlines regarding courses apply. This includes dates for changing sections, and dropping or withdrawing from the course. Students must complete all requirements for the course on time in order to receive a completion grade.

Students are responsible for conducting themselves in an honorable manner in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct.

Follow normal course registration procedures for the University of Idaho.

At the start of the fall semester: (1) complete and submit the student information form, (2) send a digital photograph of yourself to the professor via email, and (3) submit the name and complete address of the person who will be authorized to proctor your examinations.

Note. You will receive the access codes for the course material only after the professor has received the three items listed above.

Guided independent learning This online course is designed for highly motivated students who can learn independently with a minimum of supervision. Interactive audio lecture slide presentations, interactive lessons with testing, and the textbooks comprise the essential elements of the course. Students are encouraged to frequently review the interactive lecture material throughout the course. The interactive lessons contain summaries of several major topics in the science of ecology. Each lesson includes testing to help students master the course material. To master the course material, students should practice these interactive lessons repeatedly until a score of 100% is consistently achieved. Sample examination questions will provided about two weeks prior to each of the three examinations.

The interactive lessons require a good working knowledge of Windows-based computer systems, including the Internet browser, Internet Explorer (version 6); Current versions of all accessory programs (e.g., media players, browser plug-ins, and service packs) are required. In addition, there are specific computer system requirements (see Advisory).

Students learn the material at their own pace - anytime and place. The only constraints are the recommended examination dates specified in the syllabus, and that the course must be completed within the scheduled University of Idaho fall semester.

Contact with professor Students enrolled in online ecology can correspond with the professor electronically via video conferencing during the following electronic office hours: 2:30 - 3:30 p.m., Tuesday and Friday, PST. Correspondence via email can occur anytime, with a response from the professor generally within 24 h. Because of email filtering software at the University of Idaho, be sure to identify the course name and number in the subject line e.g., "Ecology Lab (RNGE 404, Section 40 Outreach)," of your email note.

Examination and grading Students enrolled in this online course will take their written examinations are their location under the supervision by your authorized proctor. You must complete all examinations and assigned work by the end of the semester. A recommended examination schedule is posted in the syllabus section.

The written examinations must be administered by designated authorized proctor in a controlled environment at your local area. The examinations will be returned to the professor by the designated personnel for grading.

Copyright considerations This course contains copyrighted original and adapted material. Students can access these course materials while enrolled in the course. No material can be copied, saved, transmitted, or adapted in any way without written permission from Professor Robberecht.