Course Policies and Agreement
During the first two days of class you must respond via Blackboard email to attest that you have read the Course Policies and Agreement. You must send an email in Blackboard, using a simple ‘OK’ that you agree to the following seven mandatory conditions of this class:
HARDWARE AND SKILLS
You must have daily access to a computer, Pentium 3 or higher with DSL or cable Internet connections. When you first log on to Blackboard, determine if your browser is ready for online use. If it is not ready, you must make it ready by completing the checklist on your screen. If you have difficulty please consult with tac@uncw.edu. You must allow pop-ups on your browser to successfully complete the course. You should also have JAVA installed on your computer... go to www.sun.com to download the free version... you must use version 6 or higher. If you have difficulties during the course contact tac@uncw.edu, phone 962-HELP (962-4357). Please indicate to the TAC consultant that you are taking a Blackboard course... provide the consultant with the course number and instructor.
TESTS
You understand that there will be multiple online tests... plus quizzes. All tests are timed, that is, you must complete the test in a designated number of minutes from the time you logon. Each test is scheduled on one day usually on Wednesdays, no exceptions. You can take the test any time within the scheduled period usually 1 to 3 hours. The tests are electronic. Tests that are past due cannot be made up. In general, tests include data from the text, the labs, outside readings and assignments.
Tests must be taken as an individual effort. Electronic surveillance methods are used to identify cheating and plagiarism through computer IP addresses, file resource numbers, and specialized software. You must take all tests and complete all assignments individually, unless the assignment is posted for group participation. Tests will not be able to be reviewed online. To review your test, email for an appointment during office hours.
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ASSIGNMENTS
All assignment files must be electronically uploaded into Blackboard, using the correct file format, for full credit. Assignments sent via email in Blackboard or campus email do not receive credit. Late assignments do not receive credit. You understand that it is your responsibility to learn to download your assignments to your desktop, complete the assignment and then upload your completed assignments into Blackboard, on time and complete, for full credit. There are no exceptions. Posting your assignments correctly with complete and accurate information on time is a determinant of your grade. All assignments are due as posted on Wednesdays. New assignments are posted Thursdays. When the time period is closed... it is done. If you wait until the last day to complete your assignments, over time you will have crashes, the site will be down, and/or other issues may cause you to submit your assignments late and you will not receive credit or lose points. Submitting early is to your advantage.
DINE HEALTHY SOFTWARE (HEA 207)
DINE Healthy software, a psychometric diet composite system, is used as the basis for diet and activity analysis in this class (HEA 207). You will need this software for weekly assignments.
You have two choices to access the software:
- Use the TealWare version. Click to open TealWare (https://tealware.uncw.edu). First download the plug for your computer. Then click on the DINE Healthy icon. When using the TealWare version, you must save your assignment data on Timmy. Timmy is a file management system for students. To use Timmy go to http://www.uncw.edu/ITSD/learning/TimmyFileStorage.html. After you install Timmy, you can save your assignments for uploading into Blackboard. The disadvantage to TealWare and Timmy is that you must be connected to the Internet.
- Purchase the DINE Healthy student version, a full featured, PC-based, electronically delivered version of the software. It may be installed on a single computer only and will remain accessible for 180 days from the date of registration. You can purchase the software at DINE Healthy Diet Improvement Software. You will receive an order receipt via email upon online ordering; and then once your order has been processed, usually within one (1) to two (2) business days, you will receive an email with instructions for downloading the software. It is important that you have access to a high speed Internet connection to obtain the software in a timely manner as it is delivered electronically. The advantage of the purchased version is that you can complete your assignments without being connected to the Internet and upload you assignments directly from your hard drive.
Mac users must use TealWare / Timmy. See instructions above.
The text Eating and Fitness Excellence and other resource materials are available online.
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SERVER DOWN/DRIVE CRASHED
You understand that there are information technology issues that you must personally deal with and resolve to successfully complete the course including but not limited to server being down, or viruses / crashes destroying your work before it is uploaded into Blackboard. It is your responsibility to resolve any computer related issues so that your assignments and tests are submitted on time. You are advised not to wait until the deadline to submit your assignments, quizzes, or tests. If you wish to be safe from a technology standpoint, back up your data and use UNCW microcomputer lab computers. Although your professor is knowledgeable in technology, please keep in mind that professor expertise is nutrition and you must use UNCW information technology support (TAC) to answer navigation, browser, file management, and server related issues.
PARTICIPATION
You understand that the course professor can view your participation statistics, that is, how much time you spent online. You understand that if you have an issue that prevents you from being online for more than 3 days, you must provide rationale or risk being dropped from the class. Each week there are assignments due and/or tests. Each week there are WebEx sessions that are either required or optional.. These tasks must be electronically submitted on or before the due date for credit. Electronic assignments that are past due cannot be made up. Webex sessions are scheduled on Wednesdays for class and group discussion.
EMAIL
The assignments and procedures in this online class are designed to be clear and precise. If you need to ask a question, you must use the Blackboard email system. In Blackboard, go to Course Tools, click on Send Email, Instructor Users, complete message and Submit.
Please Note: All emails must use complete sentences, correct grammar, and spelling or the emails will not be answered. You understand that replies may come at any time within 24 hours except weekends. Please read all related course material before sending your email. If the answer to your question is stated anywhere in the course material, you will be advised to re-read the information. Please contact TAC@uncw.edu or 962-4357 if your question is regarding file management or navigating Blackboard.
Email Agreement
If you agree with these conditions, simply send me an email in Blackboard with an "OK" within 48 hours of the beginning date of the class OR within 48 hours of registering for the class. This is synonymous to answering a roll call in a face-to-face class. You will be dropped from the class if I do not receive your Blackboard OK email. And, I reserve the right to drop you from the class if you do not agree with or do not follow any of these conditions.