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Spring 2008 Online Course Listings
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BC's Online Student Survival Guide 

Why Online Courses?
Online courses provide an opportunity for students to complete all course requirements from their home or office.  Depending on the course, students may be required to take  proctored or non-proctored examinations.  Participants will have the changes to interact with the instructor and other students, regardless of location using a variety of technologies.  Online courses allow students with non-traditional work schedules and/or home responsibilities to take college courses and pursue their education. 

Are online courses right for you?   Take a short quiz to see! 

Software/Hardware Requirements
Students must have a basic understanding of computer usage, know how to access the Internet and how to send and receive e-mail.  Students must have access to the Internet as well as e-mail.

NOTE:  Students MUST send their e-mail address DIRECTLY to the instructor as soon as they register for an online course.  (This is not the same as providing an email address during the admission process.)
SUBMIT EMAIL

Netscape version 7.0 or Internet Explorer version 5.0 (or later releases of either browser) is recommended.  Netscape and Inter Explorer are offered free to charge to students and may be downloaded from the Netscape web site.  In addition to the browser, addition software, such as a word processor or spreadsheet may be required.  E-mail or telephone the instructor for specific course details and computer compatibility.  (i.e. multimedia capability, CD-ROM and sound, may be required.)

It's Easy to Register for an On-line Class!
Step 1
Complete and submit an admission form.  
(Note: This does not register you for a class.)

NOW

Step 2:  After your admission form has been processed,
ALLOW A COUPLE OF DAYS FOR PROCESSING, THEN register via online at the BC Website for a specific class.

You can order books on-line from:   MBS Direct

For courses using ETUDES-NG click here for login procedures.
NOTE: Students enrolled in BC Online classes using ETUDES-NG. IF you are currently experiencing log-in difficulties or access issues, it may be necessary for you to clear the cache on your PC, re-set your browser, and possibly look up your userid. http://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/distance_learning/etudes-ng/etudes-ng.asp

Online Courses FAQ's

How do I get a BC email account for my Online Course if it is required by my instructor?

Proctoring through the Distance Learning Office

Online Counseling Services - Students can call the counseling office, (661) 395-4421 to attempt to get the help they need with registration.

Assessment Services offered to Bakersfield College online students.

Cerro Coso Online Logo and Course Link          California Virtual Campus Logo and Course Link          Porterville College Logo and Course Link

Can’t find the class you want? Is the class you wanted full? If so, check out one of the other colleges in the Kern Community College District? Cerro Coso College and Porterville College also offer a variety of online courses to meet your educational needs. 

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