Course Number	BCS10099
Course Title	Bible Lands and Lifeways
Course Description	A multimedia exploration of the geography and cultures of the Bible. Incorporates on-site videos, interactive maps, and a variety of learning tools to help students learn their way around the Holy Land.
Prerequisites	None
Active Term(s)	Spring 2007, no summer

Registration Period
Students may register up to the start date of the class (January 16).

Method of Communication between Students and Instructor

Communication with instructor:  Students may use phone, fax, or email to communicate directly with the instructor.  He will also monitor the Discussion Board and interact with students via that means.

Communication with students:  Students communicate with one another primarily via email and the Discussion Board.  Those who want to can also use the phone or even meet face-to-face.

 

Grading

This course is only offered online for credit. When a student has completed the course work, a letter grade will be assigned based on the CCU grade scale - A (95-100), A- (94-92), B+ (91-89), B (88-86), B- (85-83), C+ (82-80), C (79-77), C- (76-74), D+ (73-71), D (70-68), D- (67-65), F (64-0).

Technical Specifications / Requirements

Course information and materials, the Discussion Board, and testing are hosted on the CCU eLEARN site running the Moodle Course Management System. Students need an Internet connection (56K minimum recommended), a student ID number and Campusweb PIN (both issued by CCU Registrar's office) to access their course site.

This course utilizes a multimedia CD requiring the following software or plugins (recommended versions in parentheses):

Java-enabled Web Browser - Internet Explorer, Netscape, or Firefox
Real Player (8 preferably)
Macromedia Shockwave (8.5)/FlashPlayer (5)
Adobe Acrobat Reader (4 or better)
Microsoft Word 97+ (or a compatible Word Processor)
Current version of Microsoft Virtual Machine for Java content

The course CD's are designed for use with PC's running Windows 95 or higher. Currently this is the only platform for which the materials have been developed. Some users have reported being able to run the materials on Macintosh, but the content has not been tested and verified to work on that platform.

You will need a PC with Pentium (or compatible) processor (266 + Mhz), 64 Mb RAM, sound card and speakers or headphones, video display capable of at least True Color, mouse and keyboard.

Enrollment

Students who want to take an online course from CCU through OLN should contact their registrar's office for details about registering for courses through OLN. Your registrar's office will also be able to contact CCU for specific enrollment details. Should you want to take courses directly from CCU, the following contacts will be glad to help you make arrangements.

(800) 949-4CCU (4228) – College Admissions (Email: admissions@ccuniversity.edu)

(800) 949-4228 – Seminary Admissions (Email: seminary@ccuniversity.edu)

(513) 244-8170 – Registrar's Office (Email: registrar@ccuniversity.edu)

Books and Materials

Books and resources for this course may be purchased from the CCU bookstore in person, by email (bookstore@ccuniversity.edu), or by phone (513) 244-8134. Online purchasing is currently not available through the bookstore. CCU Bookstore

Advisory Reminder

You must choose a host institution in order to obtain a degree or certificate. Before taking any online courses, make sure that you have checked with an academic advisor at your institution to create a degree program and that they have confirmed that any online courses you take will apply toward your degree. The acceptance of credits and the use of credits for program requirements are governed by the student's host institution, the primary college or university that advises, awards credit, keeps official student transcripts, and possibly grants a degree. Students should consult their host institution for specific policies about credit transfer.
 

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