
Before we begin our semester of study together, it is important that you review all of the material in this Course Orientation folder. This information will prepare you to be successful in this course AND will help you prepare for the "Course Information Quiz" at the end of the orientation. You must get a score of 100% on that quiz to gain access to Unit 1. You can take the quiz more than once if needed.
Course Syllabus
This course orientation complements, and expands on, the information provided in the EGEE 401 Course Syllabus. Use the "Syllabus" link at the top of this page to access the full course syllabus. Read through all pages carefully.
Course Orientation
What will we learn about in the Course Orientation?
- The structure of EGEE 401
- Course assignments
- An overview of CANVAS (the learning management system)
- Technical requirements for EGEE 401
- How to succeed in this course
- Where to get course assistance if you need it
What is due for the Course Orientation?
As you work your way through these online materials for the Course Orientation, you will encounter additional reading assignments and hands-on exercises and activities. The chart below provides an overview of the requirements for the Course Orientation. For assignment details, refer to the orientation page noted.
Requirement |
Location |
Submitted for Grading? |
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Set your CANVAS settings & subscribe to Discussion |
Page 4 of Course Orientation, "About CANVAS" |
No |
Take the Course Information Quiz | In CANVAS, under Modules, Course Orientation |
No—The quiz is designed to test your knowledge of the basic functioning of the course management system (CANVAS) and the information covered in these course orientation pages, as well as the course syllabus. You must get a score of 100% on this quiz to unlock CANVAS material in Unit 1. You may retake the quiz as many times as you need. |
Complete the "Initial Course Survey" | In CANVAS, under Modules, Course Orientation | Yes—This survey contains questions about you and your expectations for this course. Your participation is graded, but no right or wrong answers! |
Introduce yourself and meet the rest of the class! |
In CANVAS, under Modules, Course Orientation |
Yes—your participation is graded, but no right or wrong answers! |
Please refer to the Calendar in CANVAS for Orientation Activities due date. Submissions are due by 11:59 pm EST on the date posted.
"Questions about EGEE 401?"
Where is something? Problem accessing a site or resource? Questions about an Assignment? Please post any questions you may have about this course to our "Questions about EGEE 401?" Discussion. I check this Discussion daily. If you see a posting from a classmate and think you can help, please jump in too!
This Discussion is the place where we can quickly raise and address questions related to assignments, course content, or other related topics. It's important--and your responsibility--to stay tuned in to the information exchanged in this Discussion. One of the Orientation activities is to "subscribe" to this Discussion and then to set your notifications to "ASAP" so that you will be notified as soon as any new posting is made to this discussion.
"Energy Chat"
Let's keep this interesting and fun--Have a good question? Saw a great YouTube clip? Working on a cool project? Have a great pic? Just made your own music video? Heard a good joke? Share with us in the Energy Chat Discussion.