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Software/
Hardware/Human requirements
Minimum Skills required: Ability to
use a browser to navigate the Internet, ability to download
and install programs and files, a working
knowledge of how to use email, and ability to send email attachments. Minimum tools needed: See
SMC technical requirements page
FAQ
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Am I enrolled in the course?
Check the SMC phone registration system at (310) 434-4333 to see if the
computer has you in the class. Also, you may call admissions at (310) 434-4474 and ask
them if you are officially enrolled in the class or email admissions at admissions@smconline.org
For general questions relating to online issues contact the SMC cyber-counselors
at cyber-counselor@smconline.org
- What do I do if I can't find my ecollege password?
Your user id is your 6 or 7 digit Santa Monica College student id.
Your password is your 6 digit month, day and year combination.
For example, if your birthday is March 15, 1986, then your password is 031586
If you have changed your password, then call ecollege at
888 884 7325
Log in to ecollege at
http://smconline.org/
- How can I get help in the course?
Use the ecollege threaded discussion, email me, see me during an office hour, make an appointment to see me, or for extensive help
go to the computer lab in room B231 in the Business building.
- Where is your office?
My office is in the Business building - B200D. For office hours,
see the home page.
- How can I see what I missed on an exam at
ecollege?
Click on the grade in the ecollege gradebook and it will show you your graded
exam.
- What if I disagree with the answers on the exam?
Send me a copy of the questions, the possible answers, your answer, and your
explanation. I will look over your comments at the end of the semester if it
will make a difference on your final letter grade.
- How do I know my grade to date in the class?
See the ecollege gradebook. You can do a computation based on the
possible points to date - 90 - 100%: A; 80 - 89%: B; 70 -79%: C; 60 - 69%: D;
0-59%: F.
- The normal procedure for a "wait listed" student is receive
an add card when the teacher has approved of the enrollment. In the case of an
online class, how will this be handled?
I usually add everyone on my wait list in online
classes - just wait (!) and I will take care of the details.
- Do you mind students going ahead of schedule for the assignments and
exams? In other words, if a student wanted to complete the entire class work in
two weeks would you mind?
You may complete assignments and exams early, but it is better to try
to stay "with" the rest of the class.
- Can I use multiple email accounts?
I will only communicate with you through the ecollege system.
- What kind of computer do I need?
You need a PC or a Mac.
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How can I get extra credit?
There is no extra credit in this class.
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What are threaded discussions?
They are asynchronous class discussions, much like a bulletin board.
You can respond to class comments and questions. You participate at your
leisure, but must complete them during the assigned time frames. For more
information on how to contribute to the threaded discussion see the
threaded
discussion page.
- What are the arranged hours for the course?
The time that you spend on the course over the
Internet is considered our arranged hours.
- Will we ever meet on campus?
No.
- Do we have to meet online at a specific time?
No. CS3-online is entirely asynchronous.
- Do I need to buy the textbook?
Yes. The course assignments and exams
are written with the assumption that you have the book.
- May I resubmit homework?
Not unless I specifically request via email that you resubmit a
particular assignment. Since I only grade homework one time, it is best to
make sure it is correct before turning it in.
- What do I do if I am disconnected while taking an
exam?
Send an email to me As Soon As Possible.
- How do I find out my final grade for the class?
It will be posted in the ecollege gradebook within 1 week of the end
of the course.
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