Grouped study and e-Class® courses appeal to those who enjoy
the discipline of a schedule and the support of other students and
an instructor
in a classroom setting.
Contract Period Grouped study and e-Class® courses follow a study schedule
and the timelines associated with a traditional university semester;
for
example, students who begin a course in September will finish it
in December.
Grouped study courses generally last 13 weeks (3 credits) or 26
weeks (6 credits) and are delivered in classroom situations at
many collaborating
institutions located across Canada (refer to Section 9 Partners in Education.) The official start and end
dates match these time frames as closely as possible. Students
in grouped study
courses are not eligible for course extensions.
A course instructor is assigned and students progress through the
course together, submitting assignments and writing exams at the
same time
and place. Contract Period: Funded Students
Canadian students who receive student loans (either provincial
or federal) for grouped study courses, complete their courses within
the timelines described in Contract Period above. Refer to Section 5.11.2.
Financial
Assistance for details.
Grouped Study at Collaboration Institutions
Students registering in AU courses offered by collaborating institutions
may have different registration deadlines, fees, and regulations.
Students should consult their local academic advisor or Registrar's
Office.
Course Start Dates
Year-round registration is not offered in
all grouped study courses because of scheduling restrictions.
Refer to the Web
site or phone Learning Services
Outreach, 780.497.3401.
e-Class® Courses
e-Class® is a Web-based, grouped study classroom offered by AU's
School of Business. e-Class® courses are taken for
credit towards a Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Management
and other programs at
AU. Students and instructors communicate through discussion
groups and e-mail and follow a schedule similar to regular
classroom delivery.
Technology enables learning teams across countries and
continents to study collaboratively, while synchronous
(real time) activities
encourage
students to communicate with their classmates. Student
participation and completion of assignments on time are
required.
Examinations for e-Class® courses must be scheduled and completed
by the student within a specified range of dates.
For more information about the School of Business courses
phone 888.449.8813, or refer online.
Course Extensions
There are no provisions for time extensions in grouped study
or e-Class® courses.
Registering in a Course
Grouped study courses are offered at selected sites and
times. Grouped study students, both new and continuing,
usually register in person at the collaborating institution
or grouped study site. Learning resources are usually
distributed at the first class, during an orientation event,
or through the campus bookstore.
For registration information, please contact
the Office of the Registrar at the college offering the AU course.
Grouped Study Course Offerings
e-Class® Courses,
(Offered by Athabasca University's School of Business)
Availability
Not all courses identified as grouped study in the course syllabi
are offered every year at every grouped study site. Courses
to be offered at any given site are selected by site
representatives, and delivery is ultimately dependent on a
minimum number of registrations. A list of upcoming grouped
study courses can be found online.
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