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YAVAPAI COLLEGE CATALOG • 2015/16
ACADEMIC SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES
Methods of Class Delivery
Yavapai College offers a variety of class delivery and learning strategies to meet the needs of a diverse student population, as described below:
Delivery Types
Description
Regular Session
Semester-length classes which last 15 weeks. Courses are taught through a variety of de- livery types including lecture, laboratory, applied experiences, and others. Two full length semesters are offered each academic year (Fall and Spring), and one abbreviated semester is offered in the summer.
Open Entry Classes
Classes which are usually taught in an open lab setting, and in which students work at their own pace. Students may register at specified times beyond the regular registration period. Delivery types may vary.
Video Conferencing
Traditional Yavapai College courses held in a classroom equipped with closed-circuit TV cameras, screens and microphones. Students can see, hear and interact with one another as if they were in the same room.
Online Courses
Courses are delivered entirely on the web and have no in-person meetings. Some online classes may require proctored exams. Additional fees may be charged for proctored exams. Blackboard is the official delivery system for online courses at Yavapai College. Students com- municate with the instructor through discussion boards, chat rooms and e-mail. Students can access their course material and assignments by logging into their portal.
Independent Study Classes
Supervised special project which is undertaken with the direction of an assigned faculty member. Certain requirements must be met. Consult with the Instructional Dean.
Internships
Structured field experiences within specific academic disciplines or technical areas. These experiences enable students to explore potential careers and apply knowledge gained in the classroom while refining the technical skills and gaining relevant experience in the workplace.
Classroom and Web (Hybrid)
A classroom and web course is a blend of face-to-face instruction with online learning. In a hybrid course, a significant part of the course learning is online and as a result, the amount of classroom seat-time is reduced.
Individually Paced Instruction (IPI)
Classes in which students, with faculty guidance, work at their own pace to complete course requirements. Students are expected to exhibit weekly progress and to follow the start/end dates specified on the class schedule.
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