Course Description
This course exists to help students familiarize themselves with the Liberty University Online education experience. In addition to
learning how to navigate online courses, students will also learn more about Liberty University, the online student experience, the
resources available, and the next steps toward beginning the first semester.
Rationale
To be successful in a Liberty University online degree program, students must be familiar with the general format of an online course
and what they can expect as an online student. This course prepares students to succeed in the online learning environment and in
their degree program.
Measurable Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
Discuss Liberty University’s history, mission, purpose, departments, and campus
Navigate Liberty University’s online learning environment
Identify the resource available to a Liberty University online student
Plan for a successful first term at Liberty University
Course Resources
Required Resource
None
Additional Materials for Learning
A. Computer with basic audio/video output equipment
B. Internet access (broadband recommended)
C. Blackboard recommended browsers (https://help.blackboard.com/Learn/Student/Getting_Started/Browser_Support)
Course Assignments
Review Readings, Presentations, Websites
Online Orientation Quiz
Online · Template · Template
Online Orientation (Sample Course)
Section 1 11/08/2019 to 04/16/2020 Modified 02/13/2020
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The student will complete a
non-graded,
five-question quiz about the meaning of various terms used in the online environment
and this orientation course. This quiz will allow students to experience taking an online quiz that is
not graded
, but otherwise
resembles a quiz structure they might experience in their online classes. The Online Orientation quiz has a 2-hour limit for
answering the five questions it contains. The quiz can be taken an unlimited number of times.
Course Grading
Online Orientation Quiz Not Graded
Policies
Late Assignment Policy
Course Assignments, including discussion boards, exams, and other graded assignments, should be submitted on time.
If the student is unable to complete an assignment on time, then he or she must contact the instructor immediately by email.
Assignments that are submitted after the due date without prior approval from the instructor will receive the following deductions:
1. Late assignments submitted within one week after the due date will receive up to a 10% deduction.
2. Assignments submitted more than one week and less than 2 weeks late will receive up to a 20% deduction.
3. Assignments submitted two weeks late or after the final date of the course will not be accepted outside of special
circumstances (e.g. death in the family, significant personal health issues), which will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by
the instructor.
4. Group projects, including group discussion board threads and/or replies, and assignments will not be accepted after the due
date outside of special circumstances (e.g. death in the family, significant personal health issues), which will be reviewed on
a case-by-case basis by the instructor.
Disability Assistance
Students with a disability and those with medical conditions associated with pregnancy may contact Liberty University’s Online
Office of Disability Accommodation Support (ODAS) at LUOODAS@liberty.edu for accommodations. Such accommodations
require appropriate documentation of your condition. For more information about ODAS and the accommodations process,
including how to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.liberty.edu/online/online-disability-accommodation-
support/ (https://www.liberty.edu/online/online-disability-accommodation-support/). Requests for accommodations not related
to disabilities or pregnancy must be directed to the Registrar’s Office, which generally handles medical needs support.
If you have a complaint related to disability discrimination or an accommodation that was not provided, you may contact ODAS or
the Office of Equity and Compliance by phone at (434) 592-4999 or by email at equityandcompliance@liberty.edu. Click to see a
full copy of Liberty’s Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct Policy
(https://www.liberty.edu/media/1226/Liberty_University_Discrimination_Harassment_and_Sexual_Misconduct_Policy.pdf) or
the Student Disability Grievance Policy and Procedures
(http://www.liberty.edu/media/8021/Disability_Grievance_Procedures.pdf).
Course Attendance
In an effort to comply with U.S. Department of Education policies, attendance is measured by physical class attendance or any
submission of a required assignment within the enrollment dates of the course (such as examinations, written papers or projects,
any discussion board posts, etc.) or initiating any communication with one’s professor regarding an academic subject. More
information regarding the attendance policy can be found in the Academic Course Catalogs (https://www.liberty.edu/index.cfm?
PID=791). Regular attendance in online courses is expected throughout the length of the term. Students who do not attend within
the first week of a sub-term by submitting a required academic assignment (such as the Course Requirements Checklist, an
examination, written paper or project, discussion board post, or other academic activity) will be dropped from the course.
Students who wish to re-engage in the course are encouraged to contact Academic Advising to discuss their enrollment options.
Students who begin an online course, but at some point in the semester cease attending, and do not provide official notification to
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withdraw, will be assigned a grade of “FN” (Failure for Non-Attendance
(https://wiki.os.liberty.edu/display/IE/Online+Attendance+and+Non-Attendance)). Students wishing to withdraw from courses
after the official start date should familiarize themselves with the withdrawal policy.
Grading Scale
A B C D F
900-1010 800-899 700-799 600-699 0-599
For courses with a Pass/NP final grade, please refer to the Course Grading section of this syllabus for the assignment
requirements and/or point value required to earn a Passing final grade.
Add/Drop Policy
The full policy statement and procedures are published in the Policy Directory
(https://wiki.os.liberty.edu/display/IE/Dropping+and+Adding+Online+Classes).
Honor Code
Liberty University comprises a network of students, Alumni, faculty, staff and supporters that together form a Christian
community based upon the truth of the Bible. This truth defines our foundational principles, from our Doctrinal Statement to the
Code of Honor. These principles irrevocably align Liberty University’s operational procedures with the long tradition of university
culture, which remains distinctively Christian, designed to preserve and advance truth. Our desire is to create a safe, comfortable
environment within our community of learning, and we extend our academic and spiritual resources to all of our students with the
goal of fostering academic maturity, spiritual growth and character development.
Communities are predicated on shared values and goals. The Code of Honor, an expression of the values from which our
Doctrinal Statement was born, defines the fundamental principles by which our community exists. At the core of this code lie two
essential concepts: a belief in the significance of all individuals, and a reliance on the existence of objective truth.
While we acknowledge that some may disagree with various elements of the Code of Honor, we maintain the expectation that our
students will commit to respect and uphold the Code while enrolled at Liberty University.
Adherence to the principles and concepts established within facilitates the success of our students and strengthens the Liberty
community.
The Code of Honor can be viewed in its entirety at http://www.liberty.edu/index.cfm?PID=19155
(http://www.liberty.edu/index.cfm?PID=19155).
Schedule
When Topic Notes
Module 1: Learn Explore: 3 items
Apply None
Module 2: Learn Explore: 1 item
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Module 3: Learn Watch: 2 items
Explore: 1 item
Apply None
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Module 4: Learn Watch: 2 items
Explore: 1 item
Apply None
Module 5: Learn Watch: 1 item
Explore: 4 items
Apply None
Module 6: Learn Explore: 5 items
Apply None
Module 7: Learn Explore: 3 items
Apply None
Module 8: Learn Explore: 5 items
Apply Quiz: Framework of a Module
When Topic Notes
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