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Scientific Graphics Design (CNR / EnvS 504-40)
Advisory - Computer system requirements
Instructions for interactive lessons

General information
Registration procedures
Guided independent learning
Additional guidelines
Examination and grading
Skills required for this course
Copyright considerations
Contact with professor

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 textbook 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 enrolled in this online course can only consult on course material via email or video conferencing (i.e., with some exceptions, no regular in-office consultation on course materials).
	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 this course.
	All projects must be completed at a level of excellence (i.e., "A" level) in order to receive a grade of pass. All requirements for the course must be completed within one semester session.
	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 the course 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 that the introductory information was received..

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 within the semester session in which the course is started 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 course: (1) complete and submit the student information form, and (2) send a digital photograph of yourself to the professor via email.

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. To master the course material, students should practice these interactive lessons repeatedly until a score of 100% is consistently achieved.

The interactive lessons require a good working knowledge of Windows-based computer systems, including the Internet browser, Internet Explorer (version 6). In addition, there are specific computer system requirements (see Advisory).

When the course is taken under the independent study option, students learn the material at their own pace - anytime and place. The only constraints are the fixed dates for the three written examinations, and that the course must be completed within the scheduled University of Idaho fall semester.

Contact with professor Students enrolled in this online course can correspond with the professor electronically via video conferencing by appointment (IP address available on request). 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., "Scientific Graphics (CNR / EnvS 504-40 Outreach)," of your email note.

Evaluation and dates With the exception of in-class oral questions, students enrolled under the independent learning option will take three written examinations administered at your branch campus, learning center, or your local area by your authorized proctor. The first two examinations, given on the dates specified in the Syllabus section of the course are equivalent to two, one-hour written examinations. The third examination is a two-hour written final examination. You must take the examinations on the dates posted in the syllabus section.

These written examinations will be administered by designated authorized personnel in a controlled environment at your local area. For on-campus students enrolled in Section 40, the written examinations will be given at the same time and location as for in-class students. 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.

Additional guidelines for the course
	Students are responsible for conducting themselves in an honorable manner in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct.
	Students are on their honor to complete all assigned course projects on their own. All materials that are used verbatim or adapted for the course projects (e.g., images, graphs, text) must be properly referenced. Plagiarism will may result in a failing course grade.
	Students are expected to conduct themselves in a professional and courteous manner in all aspects of the course, including correspondence via email, video conferences, or letter.
	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 expected to complete all course projects at a high level of professional quality. A passing grade will only be awarded for mastery of the course material.
	Although your progress in mastering the course material will not be officially monitored, it is the student's responsibility to learn and master the the course material.
Additional considerations
	This course has elements of guided independent learning. 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. To master the course material, students should practice these interactive lessons repeatedly until the material is mastered. The interactive lessons require a good working knowledge of Windows-based computer systems, including the Internet browser, Internet Explorer (version 6). In addition, there are specific computer system requirements (see Advisory).
	Students are responsible for configuring their own computer systems to access the course materials. Review the computer system requirements described in the Advisory section. The University of Idaho Student Computer Lab machines have been configured to run all course materials.
	Skills required for this course: In order to complete the projects for this course, students are required to be proficient at the following computer skills: Windows operating system Internet Explorer (including setup options for privacy and security settings) Scanning images (and access to a scanner) Photo-imaging software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Corel Photopaint, or similar programs) SigmaPlot for scientific graphics The International System of Units (SI) and the metric system