Description

Please see the appropriate Boise State University catalog for the official description of this course.

Delivery Method

Selected academic classes are taught using the Internet to send and receive course information. Most of these courses are presented in Blackboard, which is a Web-based course management system designed to allow students and faculty to participate in classes via the Internet. A few courses are presented in an instructor-designed website. In either case, the student will log onto a specified URL to participate in the class and to use tools and links for class activities and assignments. The majority of these classes do not require the student to attend class meetings in person on any campus; however, some of them have a limited number of required meetings.

While Internet classes offer students additional and broader educational opportunities, the classes are not designed to teach computer or Internet skills. Students who do not have basic skills can register for a computer skills class prior to taking an Internet-based class.

Click here for an orientation to Blackboard.

Click here for information about a free e-learning class opportunity.

Course Startup Information

Prior to the first day of class, your instructor will send a course startup email to your BroncoMail account. Please be sure to check your student e-mail messages often.

If you have not yet accessed your BroncoMail account, you will need to know your Boise State University student ID number and password or have your registration appointment letter in front of you. Go online to the BroncoWeb homepage. Click on “Log In To BroncoMail.” If you need assistance with your user ID and password, please call the BroncoWeb Help Line at 208.426.2932.

Minimum Requirements

Do not register for this course unless you have the following:

Time: This semester-long academic course requires a minimum of 3-4 hours of classwork per credit each week (9-12 hours for 3 credits).

Abilities: Requires excellent time management skills, extensive reading, online interaction, and computer/Internet literacy including competence with email and attachments, Web navigation, management of multiple open windows, and proficiency in opening, closing, and saving files and attachments.

Technology

• Computer: regular access to a PC or Mac computer with at least 64MB RAM.
• System: system platform of Windows 95 or newer, Mac OS 8 or newer, or Linux.
• Internet: dependable access with 56K or better modem.
• Web Browser: Internet Explorer 6 or newer, Firefox 2 or newer, Netscape 8 or newer, Safari 2 or newer, Opera 8 or newer, or equivalent.
• Other: specific course requirements may include software such as Open Office; Microsoft Word, Excel, or PowerPoint; Acrobat Reader; QuickTime, Real Player, or Microsoft Media Player; or other specialized hardware or software as specified by the instructor.

Course Requirements

Internet delivery. A computer, Internet software and email as well as ability to use them are required. Regular or possibly daily access to your BroncoMail account is required.

In-Person Requirements. Please check notes in BroncoWeb to determine whether your Internet class has required in-person meetings, exams, or a lab.

Fees

There is an additional fee of $40 per Internet class taken (this is in addition to your tuition and University fees). Please look at the BroncoWeb notes for additional class fees and co-requisite lab fees, if applicable.