HLTH200: Introduction to Women's Health Issues
Section: E59     (eLearning)

About This Course

Semester and YearSpring 2012 / : Jan 18, 2012 to May 15, 2012
(See "Getting Started" below for details about orientation)
Instructor(s)
Leah Robinson   Email: robinson@bucks.edu
Phone: 215-968-8443
Fax: 215-968-8452
Campus Location: GYM 107
Course Credits
3 credits
Time Requirements
Plan a minimum of 6 - 9 hours per week for your coursework. While online learning courses provide flexibility in time, geography, and travel, the work required for successful completion is identical to that for the face-to-face course.   Your instructor may specify additional time requirements in the "Other information" field below or during your orientation.
Delivery Mode
eLearning:
Web-based course
Official College Course Description
The complete college course description can be viewed at:
Student Characteristics
Open to self-motivated, self-disciplined students who can handle college-level work and study independently.
Student Requirements
This course has the following requirements for students:
  • Other special requirements may apply. Consult "Other Information about the Section" for details.

Getting Started With This Course

Orientation(s)
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Accessing Your Course

Publisher's Website

This course will use a website developed by a textbook publisher. Specific details for accessing this website will be provided by your instructor.

Canvas (by Instructure)

Your course is using Canvas. If you are new to Canvas, please visit the Canvas Basics course space to become familiar with Canvas prior to the start of your course. No login is required to access this space.

You will be able to login to Canvas about two weeks prior to the start of your class. However, your course becomes available as of 1 AM on the official course start date.

Logging In

Log in to your Canvas course space at bucks.instructure.com

  • Username: Your username is the same for every system at Bucks.
  • Password: your Bucks Network password (used to log into any Bucks campus computer or to access any Bucks Library online database from off campus.)

If you do not know your Bucks Username, go to 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 either your 7 digit student ID number OR your social security #. Your Bucks username will display on the screen.

Note: Students are uploaded to Canvas several times a day. If you registered late, you won't be able to access Canvas until the next upload takes place.

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.

Other Information about the Course

Thank you for your interest in HLTH200. I hope that you will benefit immensely from the many experiences you will have to explore various aspects of women's health. Please note that this course is an e-learning course through Canvas. ALL aspects of the courses (assignments, examinations, and postings) are completed online through the Canvas course space. At least 1 week prior to the start of classes, a WELCOME EMAIL will be sent to all registered students BCCC email account providing additional information regarding the course and the course format.

Orientation: There will be a mandatory online orientation session for all students to complete once classes start. Students will have access to the course space and online orientation on the first day of classes. To complete the online orientation, the student must enter the course space and click on the "Online Orientation - Start Here" icon. Students must successfully complete the online orientation (e.g., score a 100% (9) on the quiz) to gain full access into the HLTH 200 course space. Students can retake the quiz multiple times.

This course uses a course management system called Canvas. Additionally, students are encouraged to attend the Online Learning Kickoff Event or schedule an one-hour workshops sponsored by the Online Learning Office. This programs will assist students in understanding Canvas and e-learning course, additionally it will aid in the technological aspects of the course. More information regarding the Kickoff can be found at http://www.bucks.edu/online/Kickoff.php OR visit the Online Learning homepage All of the recommended components (OL Kickoff Event, Canvas Training, and etc) contains information you will need in order to decide if your computer meets the minimal requirements for accessing the course. The materials also contain information on the proper browser settings that must be used with Canvas. If you are unfamiliar with Canvas please read the information and follow the links to find out about scheduled workshops/training sessions.

PLEASE NOTE: All of BCCC online courses will use the Canvas system. A Canvas Basics demo course space is available to students; no login required. I strongly recommend that all students explore and use the Canvas Basics course. The URL is: https://bucks.instructure.com/courses/36545