Extended Learning Institute (Home Study and Telecourses)
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NVCC Fall 1997 Class Schedule Extended Learning Institute (Home Study and Telecourses) |
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The Extended Learning Institute (ELI) offers courses to students for whom it is inconvenient to attend class. Students can complete most coursework at home. Many ELI courses have television programs on videotape or cable. Some courses require audiotapes or computer work. Exams are taken on campus in a Learning Lab. In limited situations, a proctor from outside the College may administer the exams.
How to Register. For ELI registration information call (703) 323-3368. ELI Office Hours are 8:30AM-5:00PM, Monday through Friday (after office hours, you can leave a recorded message). You may register for ELI courses through campus registration procedures, including telephone registration by NOVAnet, the same as for any NVCC course. You may register directly through ELI by mail or in person if you are interested only in ELI courses. ELI cannot accept registrations for campus classroom courses. (Note: If your address has changed since the last time you used NOVAnet, please contact the ELI office.)
Registration Procedure. New students complete the Application for Admission form, the Application for Virginia In-State Tuition Rates, and the Registration and Tuition Worksheet. All forms are included in the back of this schedule. If you have previously enrolled in credit courses at NVCC, fill out only the Registration and Tuition Worksheet. You may pay by check, money order, VISA, MasterCard, or agency contract. Mail the completed forms and your tuition to the Extended Learning Institute, Attention: Registration, Northern Virginia Community College, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, Virginia 22003-3796.
ELI Orientation. Students should attend ELI Orientation on September 5 from 7:00-8:30PM at the Richard J. Ernst Community Cultural Center forum at the Annandale Campus. An orientation film is also available in campus LRC’s and on cable.
Course Length. ELI courses are 16 weeks. You may request more time if your work is satisfactory. See the ELI Syllabus for details.
Special Information. When registering for sequential courses, e.g., ENG 111 and ENG 112, sign up for only one course at a time. If you failed an ELI course, you may not re-enroll in that same section without permission of the instructor. To take 12 or more credits simultaneously through ELI, you must obtain permission from the Director of the Extended Learning Institute. Call 323-3368 for information.
Financial Aid Recipients. Most ELI courses can be used to determine eligibility for financial aid or loan deferments. Contact the Financial Aid Office for information.
Auditing ELI Courses. If you choose to audit an ELI course, you are not required to do any assignments and you will not receive credit. Your grade will not appear on your College transcript. The regular tuition rate is charged.
Course Materials. A Syllabus with information on textbooks, assignments, exams, and procedures will be mailed within a week after you have registered. If you have not received it within 3 weeks, contact ELI immediately at 323-3368. After 4 weeks, ELI will assume you have received your Syllabus. You may purchase textbooks, including your Course Guide, at a campus bookstore or by mail.
Refund Period. Requests for refunds must be made in writing to ELI and postmarked within the time period specified by the College. Details are provided in the materials sent to you. These deadlines may occur before the published add/drop period for on-campus courses.
ELI Course Withdrawal. You may withdraw from the course without grade penalty any time during the time period specified by the College by writing to ELI. Details are included in the Syllabus sent to you.
New Home Study Courses for Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Majors. ELI offers all courses required for an associates degree in engineering. The following courses will be offered in Fall '97:
These courses can be applied toward mathematics, science, and engineering associate degrees and as transfer credits for mathematics, science, and engineering degree programs at four-year colleges and universities.
Technology Required: A videotape player is recommended for videotapes; you may also view tapes at campus LRCs or on selected cable TV channels. Computer conferencing is required for these courses. Knowledge of how to use Windows (TM) or Macintosh is required to complete these courses. Computers are available at campus computer labs. You can use a home computer. The following minimum configuration is required: IBM compatible with Windows 3.1 or later, 3.5 MB of hard disk space, and 4 MB of memory; or Macintosh with System Software 6.0.3 or later, 2.5 MB of hard disk space, and 600K of free memory after starting system; and 1200 baud modem for all computers. If you have problems with computer access, call ELI to discuss options.
General. CHM 111 & 112, PHY 241 & 242, and EGR 115 & 126 include laboratory work. Chemistry and physics laboratory work is completed at home and on the Annandale Campus; engineering course laboratory work is completed via computer on-line.
PLEASE NOTE
ELI COURSES
IF YOU HAVE TROUBLE READING, OR IF YOUR SCHEDULE DOES NOT PERMIT REGULAR STUDY, ELI MAY NOT BE FOR YOU. PLEASE LOOK OVER COURSE WORK MATERIALS AS SOON AS YOU GET THEM. IF YOU DECIDE THERE IS TOO MUCH, DROP WITHIN THE REFUND PERIOD.
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