More about the course

The first week we start with the use of Moodle. The work will be done on half-week basis with new tasks posted each half-week. All tasks will be graded and since you are on the curve – any bad job or task skipping effectively puts you behind the rest of the class with the only hope that later other students will decrease the quality or be late with tasks. The curve method also makes requests to other students for copying the homework or helping with quizzes unethical, since such students decrease the helper’s grade by illegally increasing their own (curve – effect). Later we will use additional technologies not only to improve your online experience but also to learn the way of working with web-based systems (as our learning environment).

Since this class looks strong and motivated, there might be very few chances to compensate for grade (point) losses in the past tasks. All points from all tasks will be summarized and put on the final curve. Another feature of this class is in a variety of point-making activities that might compensate for unexpected losses on the online quizzes. They are more difficult than classroom tests because you will have limited time and will need to know the material well in order to come with a quick answer. The book in front of you will be of no help. The quizzes will be offered at the end of each week on the material of that week. Therefore thorough reading of the book, understanding the text, doing thoughtful required research and discussions are the best ways to prepare for quizzes while earning important points.