Online Instructor Requirements | Summer 2026

The timeframe for this course is only 8 weeks starting Week 1.

Students enrolling in this course:

• 1. Must log into the course the first day of the semester, read the syllabus and any other documents/videos posted by the instructor, and complete the Week 1 assignments. Failure to do so will result in the student being dropped from the class.
• 2. Must be self-motivated to meet the demands of online learning. Students will have multiple assignments due each week of the class.

Textbook:

The textbook for this course is a FREE OER (Open Education Resource). The textbook material will be provided within the Canvas classroom by chapter in the modules. Students will also be given information on how to download a FREE PDF copy of the book, with an option to purchase a physical copy if they so desire.

The timeframe for this course is only 8 weeks.

Students enrolling in this course:

• 1. Must log into the course the first day of the semester, read the syllabus and any other documents/videos posted by the instructor, and complete the Week 1 assignments. Failure to do so will result in the student being dropped from the class.
• 2. Must be self-motivated to meet the demands of online learning. There are due dates for assignments and a no make-up policy for exams.

Textbook:

The textbook for this course is a FREE OER (Open Education Resource). The textbook material will be provided within the Canvas classroom by chapter in the modules.

The timeframe for this course is only 8 weeks.

Students enrolling in this course:

• 1. Must log into the course the first day of the semester, read the syllabus and any other documents/videos posted by the instructor, and complete the Week 1 assignments. Failure to do so will result in the student being dropped from the class.
• 2. Must be self-motivated to meet the demands of online learning. There are due dates for assignments and a no make-up policy for exams.

Textbook:

This course uses an Inclusive Access textbook that will be available for you on day 1 within your Canvas Classroom. The fee will be charged to your tuition.

The timeframe for this course is only 8 weeks.

Students enrolling in this course:

• 1. Must log into the course the first day of the semester, read the syllabus and any other documents/videos posted by the instructor, and complete the Week 1 assignments. Failure to do so will result in the student being dropped from the class.
• 2. Must be self-motivated to meet the demands of online learning. There are due dates for assignments and a no make-up policy for exams.

Textbook:

The textbook for this course is a FREE OER (Open Education Resource). The textbook material will be provided within the Canvas classroom by chapter in the modules.

The timeframe for this course is only 8 weeks starting Week 1.

Students enrolling in this course:

• 1. Must log into the course the first day of the semester, read the syllabus and any other documents/videos posted by the instructor, and complete the Week 1 assignments. Failure to do so will result in the student being dropped from the class.
• 2. Must be self-motivated to meet the demands of online learning. Students will have multiple assignments due each week of the class.

Textbook:

The textbook for this course is a FREE OER (Open Education Resource). The textbook material will be provided within the Canvas classroom by chapter in the modules. Students will also be given information on how to download a FREE PDF copy of the book, with an option to purchase a physical copy if they so desire.

Other Required Materials - Microsoft Excel:

Students will use Microsoft Excel to complete some assignments in the course. The college offers a free cloud-based version, and a downloadable desktop version, of the software.

For details, visit: https://www.sscc.edu/student-portal/mymail/index.shtml

The timeframe for this course is only 8 weeks starting Week 1.

Students enrolling in this course:

• 1. Must log into the course the first day of the semester, read the syllabus and any other documents/videos posted by the instructor, and complete the Week 1 assignments. Failure to do so will result in the student being dropped from the class.
• 2. Must be self-motivated to meet the demands of online learning. Students will have multiple assignments due each week of the class.

Textbook:

This course uses an Inclusive Access textbook from Cengage that will be available for you on day 1 within your Canvas Classroom. The fee will be charged to your tuition.

Other Required Materials - Microsoft Office:

Students will use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel to complete some assignments in the course. The college offers a free cloud-based version, and a downloadable desktop version, of the software.

For details, visit: https://www.sscc.edu/student-portal/mymail/index.shtml

The timeframe for this course is only 8 weeks.

Students enrolling in this course:

• 1. Must log into the course the first day of the semester, read the syllabus and any other documents/videos posted by the instructor, and complete the Week 1 assignments. Failure to do so will result in the student being dropped from the class.
• 2. Must be self-motivated to meet the demands of online learning. There are due dates for assignments and a no make-up policy for exams.

Textbook:

The textbook for this course is a FREE OER (Open Education Resource). The textbook material will be provided within the Canvas classroom by chapter in the modules.

The timeframe for this course is only 8 weeks.

Students enrolling in this course:

• 1. Must log into the course the first day of the semester, read the syllabus and any other documents/videos posted by the instructor, and complete the Week 1 assignments. Failure to do so will result in the student being dropped from the class.
• 2. Must be self-motivated to meet the demands of online learning. There are due dates for assignments and a no make-up policy for exams.

Textbook:

The textbook for this course is a FREE OER (Open Education Resource). The textbook material will be provided within the Canvas classroom by chapter in the modules.

Students must access this course on the first day of the semester.

Textbook:

• Looking at Movies: An Introduction to Film
• 8th ed. by Robert Barsam and Dave Monahan
• W.W. Norton and Company, Inc., 2025.
• ISBN for Follett Inclusive Access: 978-1-324-08749-6
• ISBN: for students who do not want Inclusive Access: 978-1-324-08749-6 (eBook and Learning Tools)
• ISBN: for students who do not want Inclusive Access: 978-1-324-08794-6 Paperback with eBook, InQuizitive, and Videos
• *Note: Students MUST have 8th edition, as the new edition includes an access code to the required video tutorials, animations, and other resources available through the Looking at Movies digital space.

Students must access this course on the first day of the semester.

Textbook:

• Perceiving the Arts: An Introduction to the Humanities
• ISBN: ISBN for Follett Inclusive Access: 978-0-205-99521-9
• Authors: Dennis J. Sporre
• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication Date: 2015
• ISBN for students who do not want Inclusive Access: 978-0-205-99511-0

Students must access this course on the first day of the semester.

Proctored Midterm and Final

A proctored midterm and final are required for the course.

For your convenience, instructor proctored tests are scheduled. The Midterm is scheduled for Thursday, June 25th. The Final is scheduled for Thursday, July 30th. Both will be at the Hillsboro campus. There is no cost for instructor proctored tests. The Midterm and Final are not multiple-choice question exams. They are pen and pencil exams where you must show your work.

You may decide to take your midterm and final at a certified testing center. Certified Testing Centers are usually found at a college or university near you.

If you decide to take your midterm or final at a Certified Testing Center, then indicate that when you answer your instructor's introductory email so that your instructor can help you with that process. There is generally a fee associated with certified testing center proctored tests.

Textbook:

Students need to purchase their textbook before the start of the course. Since the textbook is a customized printing, you may want to purchase the textbook through the bookstore. The adopted text is:

• Beginning Algebra - Math 1106 and Math 1116 - Custom Print
• Baratto, Custom Print
• McGraw Hill Publishing Co.
• Copyright 2016
• ISBN: 978-1-308-75563-2

This book is used for both the Math 1106 and the Math 1116 courses

Students must access this course on the first day of the semester.

Proctored Midterm and Final:

A proctored midterm and final are required for the course.

For your convenience, instructor proctored tests are scheduled. The Midterm is scheduled for Thursday, June 25th. The Final is scheduled for Thursday, July 30th. Both will be at the Hillsboro campus. There is no cost for instructor proctored tests. The Midterm and Final are not multiple-choice questions exams. They are pen and pencil exams where you must show your work using Dimensional Analysis.

You may decide to take your midterm and final at a certified testing center. Certified Testing Centers are usually found at a college or university near you.

If you decide to take your midterm or final at a Certified Testing Center, then indicate that when you answer your instructor's introductory email so that your instructor can help you with that process. There is generally a fee associated with certified testing center proctored tests.

Textbook:

The course uses a Follett Inclusive Access textbook that will be available for you on Day 1 within your Canvas Course. The fee will be charged to your tuition.

Students must access this course on the first day of the semester.

Proctored Midterm and Final:

A proctored midterm and final are required for the course.

For your convenience, instructor proctored tests are scheduled. The Midterm is scheduled for Thursday, June 25th. The Final is scheduled for Thursday, July 30th. Both will be at the Hillsboro campus. There is no cost for instructor proctored tests. The Midterm and Final are not multiple-choice questions exams. They are pen and pencil exams where you must show your work.

You may decide to take your midterm and final at a certified testing center. Certified Testing Centers are usually found at a college or university near you.

If you decide to take your midterm or final at a Certified Testing Center, then indicate that when you answer your instructor's introductory email so that your instructor can help you with that process. There is generally a fee associated with certified testing center proctored tests.

Textbook:

The course uses a Follett Inclusive Access textbook that will be available for you on Day 1 within your Canvas Course. The fee will be charged to your tuition.