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About Online Courses
General Information:
Online courses at YCCC are classes that are offered over the internet, which means that you can complete your weekly assignments at the time and place that is most convenient for you! Standard classroom books and printed materials are typically used in combination with online lectures, weekly learning activities, and
interactive class discussions.
Just as every
classroom differs slightly, so does the distance learning experience.
Some courses have formal lectures that are entirely text-based,
while other lectures may contain a combination of text, graphics,
sound and video. Many instructors divide course content into highly
interactive units that consist of group discussions and other types of
learning activities. In all classes, you will communicate with your
instructor and fellow students through electronic discussion board
postings and e-mail.
Expectations for Online Learning:
In order to take
an online course, you will need basic computer skills such as word
processing, sending and receiving e-mail, and attaching and
downloading files.
Because online courses are conducted entirely over the World Wide Web,
you will also need reliable access to the internet.
Plan to spend as
much time studying and preparing for an online course as you would an
on campus course.The
content and rigor of online courses requires students to be
self-motivated and disciplined; successful online students also
possess excellent time management skills.
Pros and Cons
Online courses allow many students to
further their education, which is exciting for those who may not be
able to travel to campus for a regularly scheduled class. Please consider the following pros and cons before making a
final decision about registering for an online class:
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Cons:
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Online courses provide flexibility,
allowing you to complete weekly
assignments at the time that best
suits your daily schedule.
The
online format is highly interactive,
allowing you to communicate with your
classmates and instructors, share
ideas and compare resources.
Access to valuable resources is at
your fingertips.
The internet allows you to find
images, audio, articles and a variety
of valuable information to share in
your online course.
Save money on gas!
Since your class is accessed
through the internet, where you log in
is up to you. |
Online courses are easy to forget or
set aside for later, which can cause
you to fall behind in your studies.
Technology can fail, the power can go
out, or your computer can get a virus,
which can make logging in to an online
course difficult.Instructors will still expect
you to turn in your assignments on
time, so always have a backup plan in
place.
Online courses can be difficult for
students who have limited computer
skills, a very old computer, or a slow
internet connection speed.
Scheduling flexibility is appealing to
very busy people, but online courses
require a significant time commitment.
Plan to spend the same amount
of time studying for an online course
as an on campus course, which means
that you should plan on at least 6
hours of study time per week. |
Sample Online Course Offerings:
Following is a
list of courses that are typically offered each semester. Please search the
Credit Course Schedule for a listing of upcoming online offerings.
Art Appreciation
Software Applications
Introduction to Literature
Business Communications
World Religions
Web Page Development
Web Page Programming
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Introduction to Business
Spreadsheet Applications
Creative Writing
College Success Management
Introduction to Psychology
Ethics and Contemporary Society |
Principles of Management
College Composition
Technical Writing
U.S. Hisotry
Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Telecommunications |
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