Getting Started with Online Education at Lynchburg College

 Course: Math 606 – Math Explorations

Instructor: Kevin Peterson

Contact Information: Peterson@lynchburg.edu

How to begin this course

This course runs from 5/14/18 to 6/1/18 (3 weeks).   Everything you need will be found on my website or the course Moodle page.

 

If you are new to LC, you may already have received log-in information; Any questions about this should be directed to Lynchburg College's Information Technology department.

https://www.lynchburg.edu/student-life/information-technology-resources/

 

All correspondence for this course will be sent through the email address associated with your Lynchburg College account.  

You can access this course website and the course Moodle page from any computer that is connected to the internet. Students are expected to have the means to type of a mathematics paper and save it as a PDF document.

Note: It is ideal if you have high speed internet on the computer(s) from which you are accessing this course. It is not, however, a requirement.

Students should also be proficient with email (including attachments) and should have the ability to create PDF documents and be able to place this document into your assigned Google Drive folder. 

Description of the online aspects of the course:

Each week, I will provide 2 project problems to be completed during that week.   The syllabus gives a detailed description of the format and required content for each paper.  I will answer any questions and/or provide hints via email. The syllabus also contains a detailed email contact protocol.   

Specific Course Expectations:

1.  Students are expected to send and receive email using the account associated with their Lynchburg College registration.

2.  Students are expected to carefully all online documents for this course.  This is our contract and I will follow it carefully. 

3.  Students are expected to log in regularly and access all materials as required by the course.

4.  Assignments and their due dates are listed on the course webpage and will be strictly adhered to following policies set forth in the syllabus.  

The instructor will endeavor to grade and send feedback on all assignments within 48 hours of their due date. 

Student work time expectations

Since this is a 3-credit class, students are expected to spend at least 3 hours per class reviewing the given problem. Students should spend at least 6-7 hours per class completing each project write-up, for a total of 120 clock hours for the course.

Institutional Access:

If you are enrolled as a student at Lynchburg College, please note that you have access to the following institutional resources:

1.       LC College Library

2.       Cultural Arts, Lectures,  and Sports Events

3.       Dining Services

4.       On campus recreational facilities (for this you must get a student ID card)

5.       Wilmer Writing Center

6.       Success Learning Programs

7.       Disability Services - Information on eligibility and accommodations for students with learning or physical
     disabilities and information on filing disability-related grievances

To obtain a student ID, you will need to visit the Security office on the first floor of Hall Campus Center.

In addition, you also have access to MyLC online, a website that will enable you to access your class schedule, textbook info, and campus email. Please follow these instructions to access this service:

·   If clicking the link “MyLC online” above does not take you to the log in screen, go to     https://myLC.lynchburg.edu

·   Enter your college network user name and password

·   Select “studentsonline” on the left hand side

·   Enter your 4-digit PIN.


College Policies and Regulations:

Lynchburg College expects that every member of the campus community will share in its historic commitment to academic honesty, personal integrity, and behavioral maturity. As an educational institution, the College is concerned with both the formal, in-class education of its students and their growth into mature citizens who conduct themselves responsibly.

The College's standards of student conduct address three major areas of integrity. The Honor Code includes both academic integrity and personal integrity. The Student Conduct Code addresses respect for the rights of both the College and the people within the community. These standards of conduct are intended to encourage honesty in academic achievement as well as personal growth and development.


The Hornet is your reference manual for being a Lynchburg College student. Use it to find out what your rights and responsibilities are.