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The University of North Carolina
at Asheville, a four-year public
liberal arts university located in the
mountains of western North Carolina, has earned a national reputation for its
programs in the humanities, undergraduate research and environmental studies. UNC Asheville ranks fifth in the nation among public liberal arts colleges in
the newest U.S. News & World Report's "America's
Best Colleges."
UNCA enrolls 3,350 students
pursuing bachelor’s degrees in about 30 majors in the natural and social
sciences, humanities, pre-professional and professional areas, as well as the
Masters of Liberal Arts. With an average class size of 20 UNCA emphasizes
a
personal approach to undergraduate education characterized by close
faculty–student interactions, challenging academic programs and opportunities
for learning outside the classroom. The
university has received national
recognition for its Humanities and Undergraduate Research programs.
Several steps are taken to assure each distance course offering reflects a high
level of quality teaching and learning equal to that of on campus experiences.
Distance learners are given
access to Campus pipeline, a personalized web interface that is integrated with
UNC Asheville’s web services and products. Library Services are available for
distance learners providing a “personal librarian,” “ask-a-librarian” reference
service, the library catalog and remote access to online resources.
Online Course Offerings
Fall 2008
Registration Deadline August
17 2008
GERM
484 •
Multiculturalism in Contemporary Germany
(4
c hrs)
In this course we will explore contemporary German
identity and ask the question: Who or what is German today? The texts for
this course challenge traditional images of Germans
and Germany and reflect the cultural, ethnic and racial
diversity in present day Germany. Topics to be discussed include: the lives
and voices of German minorities, foreigners and their experience in Germany;
relationships between East and West Germans; German young people and their
quest for a new identity. Because this course seeks to present a picture of
Germany as a multicultural society, and provide a multitude of perspectives,
the materials in the course cover a broad range of topics, writing styles,
and genres. Bu providing a full range of topics and perspectives, the course
hopes to:
-
confront students with new ways of seeing German identity
- give students a vehicle to reflect on their own
experiences with diverse cultures
- encourage students to be aware of, sensitive to,
and appreciative of other cultures
- invite students to ponder: What is identity? What
are the factors that have created my own?
STAT 185
• Introduction to Statistics
(4 cr hrs) CLOSED
This course is an introduction to the statistical analysis of numerical data. Students
will be taught how to properly collect data, summarize it, and extrapolate information it using appropriate procedures. Major topics include: descriptive statistics, discrete and continuous
probability distributions; sampling methods; statistical inference and linear regression analysis. For each major topic projects are assigned that students are required to submit for evaluation. Two
thirds of the grade will be based on Computer-based assignments.
LANG
373 ST: Web Writing:
Content Development
(3
cr hrs)
This class will assist in developing the specific writing skills needed to
become successful at website writing. Because web site content has to be
high quality writing that reflects the public image, mission, and goals of
an organization it must be factual, current, grammatically correct and must
communicate the message effectively. Participants in this class will learn
the following techniques:
* how to build variations into text presentations
* how to write taglines for photographs and graphics
* how to write 'chunky' paragraphs for the web
* how to link internal as well as external pages
* how to use keywords strategically in research and writing.
For
Teachers Only Register by August 28
PHYS 171 Special Topics: Stars, Constellations and Deep Sky Objects
(1
Cr. Hr)
This pass/fail online interactive workshop carries one university credit
plus three technology CEUs. It employs the latest in web-based
technology to cover celestial latitude and longitude, the major
constellations and properties of stars. Beautiful photos taken by the
Hubble Space Telescope will be included to explore the wonders of deep-sky
objects such as star clusters, nebulae and galaxies. Our
workshop/course also introduces some of Einstein's concepts and how they are
applicable in astronomy.
APPLICATION FORM
(Click to download)
Tuition Information Statement
The above courses are 3 and 4 credit hours each and the cost for tuition & fees for in-state students during the 2008-09 Academic year is $86.06
per credit hour. Out of
state students must pay $468.83 per credit hour in the 2008-09 Academic year.
For further information contact:
Dr. Elaine T. Fox, Ph.D.
Extension
and Distance Education
122 Karpen Hall
One University Hts CPO # 2140
Asheville, NC 28804-8509
Phone: 828\232-5122
FAX: 828\251-6618
fox@unca.edu
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