Accessing Your Course |
Blackboard Vista (Bb Vista)
Your course is using Blackboard Vista (Bb Vista)! Your student account in Bb Vista will be created about 2 weeks prior to the start of your class and you can log into the system at that time. Please use the time before the start of your class to become familiar with Bb Vista by using the tutorials provided for you.
You will be able to access your course as of
1 AM on the official course start date.
Logging In
Log in to your Bucks Bb Vista course space at:
http://online.bucks.edu
- Username: Your new user account will consist of your last name and first initial, and if necessary, followed by a random number. For example, John Smith's user account will be smithj4567
- Password: Your initial password for all systems will be reset to "bd" followed by your birthdate in mmddyy format. (Example: bd042372 for 4/23/72). You will need to establish your new password immediately, which is 6-9 characters in length, using letters & numbers. You should also establish a password hint at this time.
- To obtain your new user account go to
http://www.bucks.edu
and select WebAdvisor. Select Account information (upper right hand corner of the screen) then select What's My User ID? and follow the prompts. You will need to provide your last name AND your 7 digit student ID number OR your social security #. Your new user account name will display on the screen
Note: If you registered late, there may be a short delay in activating your Bb Vista login.
Computer Requirements and Settings
Your computer must be correctly configured to work with Bb Vista. Before you login do the Check Browser located on the Bb Vista login page. This will ensure your browser is configured so the complete functionality of this application is available to you. If errors are detected, mandatory or recommended changes will be indicated.
Access Codes
Some Bb Vista courses that use content provided by textbook publishers require an access code.
If your course requires one, you will
be prompted to enter it the first time you access the course.
This access code may be
included with the purchase of a new textbook, or may be
purchased separately from the textbook publisher through
http://www.webct.com/content/viewpage?name=content_student_access_codes.
If you purchased a used textbook and do not yet have an access code, you can obtain a 15-day temporary code the first time you log in by clicking the "get temporary code" link. You will then have 15 days to purchase your access code.
Troubleshooting
Detailed troubleshooting information is available by clicking on Help
on the Bb Vista login page or on any page within the system after you have logged in.
Learning To Use Bb Vista
- Face-To-Face Workshops!
are offered at the beginning of each
full semester at the Newtown campus.
- LIVE Online Sessions!
are offered via web conferencing before the start of each modular session and full semester.
Check
http://www.bucks.edu/e-resources/virtual-campus/after-registration/kickoff/ for dates and times. We also encourage you to use the various "Learning Bb Vista" courses provided online when you log in to your Bb Vista account.
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Purchasing Your Books and Other Course Materials |
While you may purchase your books and other course materials from the provider of your choice (using the
ISBN number available through the course's academic department
where applicable to ensure the correct version), both the campus bookstore
and our online bookstore,
guarantee that they stock the correct version for your course.
Approximately 3 weeks prior to the start of the session you can use the link
below to see the list of books that have been selected by your instructor. If you have
any questions about the course materials listed, please contact your instructor or the academic
department directly.
Click
this link to see the book list for your course.
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Other Information about the Course |
Success in this course mandates that you thoroughly read the text, ask questions about the concepts, answer questions on the discussion board and discuss textbook concepts and examples with the class. You need to make discussion board postings on a WEEKLY basis.
This is a survey class so we will cover a lot of material, however you are never alone in the learning endeavor. You will quickly discover that our online Introduction to Psychology class is a supportive community in which classmates assist one another. Further, I will guide you and convey specific instructions and expectations for successfully mastering this course.
Most students find the material both helpful and extremely interesting. You may even find yourself having fun while learning!
Specifically, this course will cover the following topics: The Science of Psychology, Research Methodology, Critical Thinking, Personality & Development, Biology of Behavior, Consciousness, Perception, Cognition & Memory, Learning, Sociocultural Similarities & Differences, Psychological Disorders & Therapies, Coping, Emotions, and Motivation. Although the textbook also covers sensation, we will NOT cover sensation.
This course demands that you be self-disciplined and achieve DAILY study goals. Success in this course is gained via studying everyday and CREATING examples of concepts, rather than simple memorization. The exams are, mostly, application of concepts so begin by knowing concepts inside and out but expand on this knowledge with examples (feel free to do this on the discussion board). Not making your studying a PRIORITY leads to a situation where you keep thinking you'll catch up, but rarely is that the case.
You are always free to visit one of my face to face Introduction to Psychology courses to reinforce the material you are learning - this is an OPTION. I am here to HELP you but the ultimate responsibility of course success lay in your court. That being said, if you do the work, stay engaged, and continually study you'll get a lot from this course, including (but not limited to) a grade that reflects your effort & knowledge.
WELCOME - IT WILL BE GREAT GETTING TO KNOW YOU THROUGH DISCUSSION POSTINGS!
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