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Frequently Asked Questions
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1. Should I take an Internet course or a traditional classroom/lab course?
Internet course offers convenience to students as far as time of day.
On line courses are not for everyone.
It requires motivation to complete lessons in a timely manner. If you prefer face-to-face interaction and actual hands on experience, then a traditional classroom / lab environment is recommended.
It all depends on how best you learn.
Take this simple 10 question assessment "test" to see if an on line course is for you.
2. How do I know what kind of student learner I am ?
You may want to “test” what type of learner you are by accessing a tutorial program found on the Internet. The address is as follows:
http://www.vark-learn.com/questionnaire.htm
The results are tabulated and explained once you have completed the form.
If you are kinesthetic and or auditory learner, then a traditional classroom / lab environment is highly recommended.
If you more visual or read/write, then an online class / lab may work fine.
3. How long is the course?
This on line A&P basics course is set up to follow a 16 week semester.
There is a lot of material to cover and this time frame works the best.
4. What happens if I’ll be away for part of the week?
Lessons run weekly and can be accessed from any computer connected to the WWW and Internet.
For this course you must have reliable email services capable of sending and receiving attachments.
You are responsible for the material and checking the course calendar for the assignment / report due dates and evaluation (quiz, exam, lab practical) dates.
5. How do I access Canvas?
Use the college website for the link to Canvas.
6. Do I need a password to access assignments or other information?
For reading and review : Use the instructor’s web site for access to this material @
http://www.iws.collin.edu/mweis
Exams and quizzes will be taken using Mastering A&P. An instruction sheet will be sent to students who have properly completed their Student Agreement.
7. When are my assignments / report due?
Check the course calendar for due dates for reports or assignments.
Late assignments / reports will be docked points during the week they are due.
After the second week, assignments and reports will not be accepted.
8. When is my next quiz, exam, lab practical?
Check the calendar for these dates.
A missed quiz or lab practical can not be made up.
Refer to the instructor’s addendum regarding missed exams, quizzes, and lab practicals.
9. When will my quiz, exam, lab practical, report / assignment be graded?
Multiple choice quizzes done in mastering will be self graded by
Short answer / Essay type Quizzes or Lab Reports will be graded by the instructor.
Lecture Exams and Lab Practicals will be graded by the software and the instructor will send out grades.
Instructor grading may take at least a week. or more depending on the type of evaluation tool.
10. How do I get my final course grade?
Course completion grades are due once exams are completed after the 16th week of classes.
They will be posted on Banner which is accessed through the college’s web site.
Percentage calculation of final course grades will follow the departmental syllabus guidelines: 65% overall lecture grade added to 35 % overall lab grade. Excel gradesheets will be sent to students prior to grades being sent to the registrar.
11. What if I have more questions ?
Contact your instructor or post your question to the bulletin board or list serve if available.
You may also use the weekly on line chat session to get questions answered once the scheduled discussion time is over.
12. How do I contact my instructor?
You may contact him/her by email, by phone, or in person at their college office.
Contact information is given on the departmental syllabus and the instructor’s addendum found on the instructor’s web site for the appropriate course.
Contact information is also given in the syllabus summary on
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H-227 B at Spring Creek Campus, Plano
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972-881-5725
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