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Dr. Jim Jaffe
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College of Science
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Course Description
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This is a structured course that works through an organized program of study over a 10 week block for on-line students. The time is short and the work compressed, so don't miss any classes. It is a self-directed, but not a self-paced course of study. Material will be assigned and discussed, and assignments graded on a regular basis.
The “Blackboard” is divided into sections which supply the structure and detail to the class. Students should become familiar with the types of information found in each section. Generally the topic and type of information is self- explanatory. Students should consider creating a 3-ring notebook that organizes the information into a readily accessible format.
You should access the Blackboard regularly to see if new material has been posted.
An important aspect of the course are the class meetings which are held weekly. Other times may be added by the instructor. In order to make class effective you must work through and be prepared to discuss the material for a given session prior to the scheduled meeting. We will be discussing information which should be read, and new information as it relates to
Policy.
Most of the assessment in this course is based on your completion of a number of written assignments. This course does assume a moderate level of computer competence (i.e. you
must be able to navigate on line, retrieve and print documents, send and read e-mail with attachments, etc.). More importantly, it assumes that you are well-disciplined and receptive to self-directed learning with limited personal interaction. As with any graduate class you are expected to keep up with the reading, work on assignments, and be able to engage in critical thought analysis of material - This requires well-managed time.
The pace of the course is brisk, and you must keep up with the material as scheduled. If you are falling behind or need to miss an on-line discussion, please let me know. It is better in the long-term to skip over some assignments from a given session, and go on to the next session, than to fall progressively further behind.
I hope you enjoy and profit from this course. And thanks for participating and good luck in your future endeavors.
Jim Jaffe, J.D.
Assistant Professor
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