Fall 2010 Online Section is under construction.
Online Section #1819 (Spring 2010)
is here
http://lisahistory.mrooms.org/course/view.php?id=34
You must already be officially enrolled through MiraCosta College's SURF system to enter the class, or your account will be removed.
Instructor: Lisa M. Lane
How do I get into this class
- Register at MiraCosta College. Online courses fill quickly!
- Please make sure SURF has your correct email address.
- The class will be open by Thursday, August 19 . Students who email me will be referred to the URL above to enter the class. This course is offered in Moodle, not Blackboard.
- Once you've created a New Account inside the class, do the Tech Check by Wednesday, August 25 to make sure your computer is set up properly.
How much of my time will it take?
- About 9 hours per week (standard for a 3-unit university transfer class)
- If you have basic computer skills, read well, and work well independently, the time may be less.
- If you have weak computer skills, poor study habits, and require much guidance, the time may be more. In this case, you may want to consider whether you are a good candidate for online classes.
Is it a hard class?
- As required by law, the class is taught at the freshman/sophomore university level.
- This class goes beyond the facts of history, into interpretation and analysis. This may be quite different from what you are used to.
What computer stuff do I need?
- Firefox browser (Internet Explorer won't work properly)

- QuickTime
- Reliable access to a good computer (there are also labs on campus)
I'm in the online section . Can't I just cheat?
- I'm very tough on plagiarism and academic dishonesty (see the college catalog). I give F's for work that is similar to that of your colleagues, past or present, and check all written passages. Quotation marks should be used when citing your sources.
- Quizzes are designed to be taken as open book, open note.
- The process of developing and practicing historical themes is designed to ensure that you develop your own interpretations and analysis.
Can I take the class at my own pace? Can I turn in late quizzes?
- This class is not self-paced because participation is on a minimum twice weekly basis. Late quizzes may be submitted for reduced credit.
What books do I need?
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The Textbook: buy it Buy your books at the campus bookstore (eFollett.com) or any online book source (like abebooks or Amazon or aLibris). ISBN #0618794263. I'm sorry, but this textbook
is not available to rent. Only
the 6th edition is available to
rent, and the quiz questions may
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The Documents Workbook:
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What's this course cover? What's it count toward?
- This course covers the history of Western Civilization from 1648 to the present
- You need not have taken History 103
- General Education: Humanities
How do I ask questions?

Chat with Lisa via GTalk
- Once inside the class, for private matters use Messages to contact me. I will respond within two working days.
- For class issues, use the "Help, I have a question!" discussion forum.
E-mail
me with any other questions.
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Last updated: 10 June 2010

