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Summer Online Courses
Whether you’re working a summer job, leaving Bozeman for a few months, or just trying to fit an extra class into your schedule, online learning offers the flexibility you need to continue your studies uninterrupted.
Online Courses for Summer 2009
Click on titles for course descriptions.
ART 202IA - Ancient through Medieval Art History
12-week session, 3 credits
Instructor: Marsha Fulton
BUS 301 - Management and Organization
First 6-week session, 3 credits
Instructor: Virginia Bratton
BUS 311 - Information Systems
12-week session, 3 credits
Instructor: Jerry Carvalho
BUS 341 - Principles of Marketing
First 6-week session, 3 credits
Instructors: Omar Shehryar and Mike Kroff
CE 220CS - Civil Engineering and Construction: From the Ancient to the Modern
First 6-week session, 3 credits
Instructor: Anders Larsson
CS 150 - Computer Literacy
12-week session, 3 credits
Instructor: Hunter Lloyd
ENGL 121W - College Writing I
Second 6-week session, 3 credits
Instructor: Josef Verbanac
ENGL 210D - Mythologies
First 6-week session, 3 credits
Instructor: Marvin Lansverk
ENGL 236IH - Introduction to Language and Linguistics
First 6-week session, 3 credits
Instructor: Phil Gaines
HDCF 150IS - Lifespan Human Development
First 6-week session, 3 credits
Instructor: Holly Hunts
HDCF 440 - Parenting
Intersession (June 3-July 29), 3 credits
Instructor: Sandra Osborne
HDFN 221CS - Human Nutrition
12-week session, 3 credits
Instructors: Melody Anacker and Shawn Dunnagan
HDHL 106 - Drug Health Issues for Educators
First 6-week session, 1 credit
Instructor: Jim Carter
HDHL 230 - Drugs and Society
First 6-week session, 3 credits
Instructor: Jim Carter
HDHL 410 - Human Response to Stress
First 6-week session, 3 credits
Instructor: Dawn Tarabochia
HDPE 221 - Health Anatomy and Physiology
Intersession (June 15-Aug. 7), 3 credits
Instructor: Ryan Johnson
HIST 105IH - Origins of Western Civilization
First 6-week session, 4 credits
Instructor: David Cherry
HIST 156IH - America and the World After 1865
First 6-week session, 4 credits
Instructor: Tim LeCain
MGMT 245D - Cultural Dimensions of International Business
First 6-week session, 3 credits
Instructor: Susan McAllister
MKTG 242D - Introduction to Global Markets
Second 6-week session, 3 credits
Instructor: Susan McAllister
POLS 206IS - The Government of the United States
Second 6-week session, 3 credits
Instructor: Elizabeth Shanahan
SOC 101IS - Sociological Inquiry
First 6-week session, 3 credits
Instructor: Scott Myers
STAT 216Q - Elementary Statistics
First 6-week session and second 6-week session, 3 credits
Instructor: Jeff Banfield
Summer Session Dates
First 6-week session: May 18-June 26
Second 6-week session: June 29-Aug. 7
Full 12-week session: May 18-Aug. 7
How Do Online Courses Work?
Online courses—also known as distance delivery courses—use a personal computer and a modem to connect participants from across the country and around the world via the Internet. Distance courses at MSU are offered via eCAT and utilize Desire2Learn, an online course delivery tool which allows students and instructors to interact with each other as a learning community on the Web.
Generally speaking, in an online course, you can expect to:
- connect via the Internet with a personal username and password
- participate in a course with set start and end dates (many classes have been developed with a structure similar to traditional on-campus courses with due dates tied to assignments, readings, and other course-related activities)
- proceed through course requirements together with your class, but be able to access the course at a time of day that is convenient to you
- make a time commitment that is about the same as for an on-campus course
Is Online Learning Right for Me?
Learning at a distance requires a different set of resources than traditional face-to-face learning. If you’re thinking about taking an online course but are not quite sure if you're ready to make the commitment, take the Interactive Quiz to help you decide.
Whether it’s face-to-face or online, a typical three-credit course offered over six weeks requires approximately 20 hours of time per week (in the classroom and outside of class). Such a course is equivalent to a half-time load.
Online instruction provides a level of flexibility that students find attractive. Also, with appropriate effort, the level of student-to-student and student-to-teacher interaction can exceed that of a face-to-face class. However, success in this environment requires a personal commitment and responsibility that is often much greater than that required in a face-to-face class. Before registering for an online course, think carefully about whether or not you have what it takes to be successful.
Learning to Use eCAT (powered by Desire2Learn)
Information on how to use Desire2Learn is available via the eCAT Homepage. Please select the various hotlinks to access documentation that will aid you in becoming familiar with the Desire2Learn online course delivery tool.
Required Equipment
As a minimum, online courses require:
- Computer running either Windows 2000 or higher (XP preferred) or Mac OS 10.X.X
- Current browser
- Internet access
To ensure that you are using a supported browser and your settings are optimized for the best possible eCAT experience, go to the eCAT Homepage and click on "System Check" link.
How to Register
You must be admitted to MSU in order to enroll in the online courses listed above; refer to the Admissions page for more information.
Registration for online courses is done in the same manner as that for on-campus courses. Please refer to the Registration page for more information. Online courses and on-campus courses are listed together, along with Course Reference Numbers, in the Summer Class Schedule.
Fees
Fees for online courses are the same as those charged for on-campus courses. Please refer to the Summer Fees page for a 2009 fee schedule.
Getting Started
Prior to the first day of class, you will receive an email from your instructor with information regarding course assignments, required textbooks, and how to login. Your eCAT login ID will be the same as your MyMSU portal username and password. Your account will be activated on the first day of class.
For More Information
For more information about online learning, visit the Distance Learning Resources Web page. You’ll find links to information about eCAT (Desire2Learn) as well as a full range of student services, library resources, and a comprehensive FAQ page.
For more information about summer online courses, contact the Office of Summer Session.
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