1. Do you have what it takes to do well in this online course? 1. Are you responsible? 2. Are you self-motivated? 3. Are you a good self-educator? 4. Do you have time during this term to take this course? If you can not answer all four of these questions with a YES then you may not do well in this course.

2. Understanding this Online Course I hope that you understand there is a big difference in an online course and a traditional course. I hope that you understand there is a big difference in an online course and a traditional course. Online courses take lots of self-discipline and great individual responsibility. There will be no daily reminders of things that need to be done as in a traditional class. Online courses take lots of self-discipline and great individual responsibility. There will be no daily reminders of things that need to be done as in a traditional class. I am not going to give you a second chance to complete quizzes, assignments, exams, or the research paper because you did not know when and how they were supposed to be completed. I am not going to give you a second chance to complete quizzes, assignments, exams, or the research paper because you did not know when and how they were supposed to be completed. All deadlines and requirements that you will be responsible for will be on the class webpage or Brightspace D2L. All deadlines and requirements that you will be responsible for will be on the class webpage or Brightspace D2L.

3. 1. Thoroughly look over the class webpage. a.Syllabus b.Info regarding Final Exam. c.Info regarding Quizzes and Assignments. d.Info regarding Research Paper and Online Discussion. e.Lecture Slides. 2. Read the syllabus!!! You will find the following info. a.What book you need for this course. b.Grading. c.Scoring areas to earn your grade. Completing the requirement for this course.

4. Email The instructor will only respond to students enrolled in this class regarding this class through Gordon State College email. Please do not use Brightspace D2L email. The instructor will only respond to students enrolled in this class regarding this class through Gordon State College email. Please do not use Brightspace D2L email. No other emails addresses will be responded to. No other emails addresses will be responded to. I will only accept your research project through Gordon State College email. I will only accept your research project through Gordon State College email. Work sent through other email addresses will be disregarded. Work sent through other email addresses will be disregarded.

5. Grading Your grade is based on an accumulation of points that you will earn throughout the semester. This is made clear in the syllabus. Your grade is based on an accumulation of points that you will earn throughout the semester. This is made clear in the syllabus. Refer to the syllabus regarding necessary points and how many you need to achieve the grade in this course that you desire. Refer to the syllabus regarding necessary points and how many you need to achieve the grade in this course that you desire. Earned points and the accumulation of those points are posted on Brightspace D2L. (see Grades) Your current accumulation of points will be listed beside “Final Grade”. Earned points and the accumulation of those points are posted on Brightspace D2L. (see Grades) Your current accumulation of points will be listed beside “Final Grade”. I will be rounding all percentages to the nearest whole percentage. I will be rounding all percentages to the nearest whole percentage. ex. 89.21% will be rounded to 90%.

6. This class is taught with the use of Brightspace D2L. This class is taught with the use of Brightspace D2L. You are responsible for understanding how to use, access, and navigate it. If you do not you will be required to learn it yourself. You are responsible for understanding how to use, access, and navigate it. If you do not you will be required to learn it yourself. I will not be teaching any computer technology skills in this course, this is a health course. This is not BUSA 1011 (Basic Computer Concepts). I will not be teaching any computer technology skills in this course, this is a health course. This is not BUSA 1011 (Basic Computer Concepts). It is expected that you already know and understand computers and the technology that is required. It is expected that you already know and understand computers and the technology that is required. If not, you will be required to learn and understand the computer systems and develop the necessary skills, including Brightspace D2L on your own. If not, you will be required to learn and understand the computer systems and develop the necessary skills, including Brightspace D2L on your own. Brightspace D2L

7. Quizzes Quizzes are only available on Brightspace D2L. The deadlines and requirements are listed there as well. Quizzes are only available on Brightspace D2L. The deadlines and requirements are listed there as well. You will be responsible for meeting these deadlines and accomplishing the requirements for each one. You will be responsible for meeting these deadlines and accomplishing the requirements for each one. You may be expecting me to remind you of deadlines and requirements. You may be expecting me to remind you of deadlines and requirements. Your Wrong!!! These deadlines and requirements are posted on Brightspace D2L and it is your responsibility to meet them. Your Wrong!!! These deadlines and requirements are posted on Brightspace D2L and it is your responsibility to meet them. Do not wait until the last minute or day to complete the quizzes. Computer failure will not be accepted for failure to complete them. There will be NO EXCUSE for not completing quizzes by the posted deadline. Do not wait until the last minute or day to complete the quizzes. Computer failure will not be accepted for failure to complete them. There will be NO EXCUSE for not completing quizzes by the posted deadline. Make sure that you have completed the quizzes before submitting. The submitted information will be graded. Make sure that you have completed the quizzes before submitting. The submitted information will be graded. Make sure that you make note of the time allowed on each quiz. Once this time has expired only the completed questions will be graded all others will be scored incorrect. Make sure that you make note of the time allowed on each quiz. Once this time has expired only the completed questions will be graded all others will be scored incorrect.

8. Assignments Assignments are only available on Brightspace D2L. There are deadlines and requirements. Assignments are only available on Brightspace D2L. There are deadlines and requirements. You will be responsible for meeting these deadlines and accomplishing the requirements. You will be responsible for meeting these deadlines and accomplishing the requirements. You may be expecting me to remind you of deadlines and requirements. You may be expecting me to remind you of deadlines and requirements. Your Wrong!!! These deadlines and requirements are posted on Brightspace D2L and it is your responsibility to meet them. Your Wrong!!! These deadlines and requirements are posted on Brightspace D2L and it is your responsibility to meet them. Do not wait until the last minute or day to complete the assignments. Computer failure will not be accepted for failure to complete them. There will be NO EXCUSE for not completing assignments by the posted deadline. Do not wait until the last minute or day to complete the assignments. Computer failure will not be accepted for failure to complete them. There will be NO EXCUSE for not completing assignments by the posted deadline. Make sure that you have completed the assignment before submitting. The submitted information will be graded. Make sure that you have completed the assignment before submitting. The submitted information will be graded.

9. Research Paper You also need to read the Research Paper Instructions and make sure that you are comfortable with the information. It will be a big part of each student’s grade. Each of the areas are very important. Grading Grading Portfolio Portfolio Instructors Evaluation Instructors Evaluation Due Date (see the class webpage) Due Date (see the class webpage)

10. Lecture Slides These will help prepare you for each quiz. Use these with your book to study for each individual quiz. These are also very important for the Final Exam.

11. Good Luck Make sure you keep up with your work each day. Make sure you keep up with your work each day. Do not assume or procrastinate. This can lead to big problems with your progress in this course. Do not assume or procrastinate. This can lead to big problems with your progress in this course.