Introduction

**In all email correspondence for the course, please include the course number in the subject line.**

COURSE SEQUENCE AND CALENDAR

The course is organized into a calendar format that will provide information on the homework assignments, videos, reading assignments and papers on a day by day basis.

ASSIGNMENTS AND EXAMS

In order for this course to run in sequence, it is important for all students, face to face and at a distance, to keep up with the calendar. If you need to deviate from the course schedule for any reason, please contact the instructor in advance so appropriate arrangements can be made.

Assignments from distance learners should be faxed or scanned and attached to an e-mail.

Include your name and assignment number on all work being turned in.

ACCESSING COURSE MATERIALS

NEO Email system - The university default login and email system

Setting up NEO and WebCT

Forwarding NEO email to another service

SPE Library

Go to http://library.tamu.edu/ . If you haven't already set up "My Portal", do so; use your Net (Neo) ID and password. (We can help if you don't know how to use your NetID.)

Once you are in "My Portal", hover over the "My Portal" button and click the link to My Journals & Databases.

In "Search for a", check "E-Journal" and enter SPE into the search box.

Click the book icon to add "SPE Library on the Web" to Manage Resources.

Click SPE Library on the Web to get to the ID/password screen for SPE.

You can add as many links as you want to Manage Resources by clicking the book icon in your search results

PLUGINS

In order to view all of the course materials, it is recommended that you download the following plugins:


Microsoft Internet Explorer	Windows Media Player	Adobe Acrobat Reader

WebCT

WebCT will be used to access all course materials, communicate with the instructor and other students, submit assignments, and check grades. Several tutorials have been developed by the WebCT at Texas A&M University to acquaint you with the program. Please take the time to go through the tutorials below, if needed, to familiarize yourself with the features we will be using in WebCT. Return to the tutorials at any time during the course if questions arise.

Student Help Index	Logging into WebCT	Discussions

ONLINE DISTANCE EDUCATION RESOURCES AND SUPPORT

Computer and Information Services (CIS) - Helpdesk Central
The CIS Help Desk is the primary point of assistance for students. Staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, someone is always ready to help you. They can be reached by phone at (979)845-8300 or in person in the Computing Services Center / Teague Building. The south-facing doors are open 24 / 7 for walk-in access.

Information for TAMU Distance Education Students
Helps students determine what courses are taught at a distance and whether Distance Education is right for them.

Office of Distance Education (University)
Clearinghouse for Funding and Information about Distance Education for students.

TAMU Library - Distance Library Services
Electronic Reserves; Resources for Off-Campus students