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Online Study<br />

Computer and Internet Access<br />

UMUC is committed to ensuring that students acquire the<br />

level <strong>of</strong> technological fluency needed for active participation<br />

in contemporary society and access to up-to-date resources.<br />

All UMUC students must be prepared to participate in asynchronous,<br />

computer-based class discussions, study groups,<br />

online database searches, course evaluations, and other online<br />

activities. This policy applies to students in both classroombased<br />

and online courses.<br />

All UMUC students must therefore ensure that they have<br />

some type <strong>of</strong> Internet access. This access may be through use<br />

<strong>of</strong> a UMUC computer lab, university or public library, or other<br />

readily available source if the student does not have home access.<br />

However, it should be regularly available and the student should<br />

have a current e-mail address.<br />

WebTycho-Enhanced Section Classes<br />

All Graduate School on-site classes use the university’s online<br />

course delivery system WebTycho as an enhancement. WebTychoenhanced<br />

classes provide on-site students with online educational<br />

opportunities. Faculty members may elect to use some or all <strong>of</strong><br />

WebTycho’s online features in conjunction with classroom-based<br />

activity.<br />

Online Classes<br />

The Graduate School’s online courses maintain the same academic<br />

standards as on-site courses. Course content, texts,<br />

requirements, assignments, and class participation are comparable<br />

for online and on-site courses; for example, students need to<br />

adhere to a course schedule for assignment deadlines and exam<br />

times. Before registering for an online course, students may<br />

want to consider the following:<br />

1. Online students need to be prepared to write extensively,<br />

because nearly all communication is written. Online students<br />

need strong English reading and writing skills.<br />

2. Online students need to be competent in the use <strong>of</strong> computers<br />

and commonly used s<strong>of</strong>tware programs.<br />

3. Since WebTycho is asynchronous and students are expected<br />

to be active participants online, students are encouraged to<br />

log in frequently to check what has transpired in their<br />

online classroom (in lieu <strong>of</strong> classroom meetings).<br />

4. Online students need disciplined work habits, effective time<br />

management skills, and the ability to work both alone and<br />

collaboratively.<br />

Technical Requirements<br />

Note: Minimum technical requirements are subject to change.<br />

Current information about technical requirements is available at<br />

tychousa.umuc.edu/help.nsf. htm/media/technical_requirements.html.<br />

Students are responsible for their own phone line and Internet<br />

access costs.<br />

Basic Technical Requirements<br />

Technical requirements for using WebTycho for graduate courses<br />

include<br />

■ A computer running a compatible Web browser<br />

■ A connection to the Internet<br />

■ An e-mail account<br />

■ A sound card with speakers or headphones<br />

■ Sun Java VM<br />

■ Virus protection s<strong>of</strong>tware (updated regularly)<br />

Students should refer to their individual program <strong>of</strong> study for<br />

any additional technical requirements that are particular to the<br />

specific program.<br />

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