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All coursework must be completed by July 20, 2013

Anatomy and Physiology MOOC FAQ (pdf)

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Ethical Leadership MOOC

Registration begins on June 3, 2013
Course Begins August 5, 2013

All coursework must be completed by December 2, 2013

Course information

Ethical Leadership by Dr. Rick Revoir

This course explores personal ethical decision making and organizational ethics. The course examines a variety of ethical issues that employees and organizations face. Students will learn about practices that help encourage ethical behavior.

Massive Open Online Courses

A new kind of online learning: Massive Open Online Courses

The future of higher education is online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are classes that are offered online, free of charge. Students progress through the course material at their own pace, moving as quickly or slowly as necessary. Subject mastery is tested through four online quizzes.

Bringing our best educators to a wider audience

There will always be a place for powerful, effective teachers. MOOCs allow these talented educators to reach a wider audience. In this way, students will be able to learn from the best no matter where they live.

Approved by AHIMA for CEU credits

This course has been approved for 12 continuing education units (CEUs) by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). The program can be completed at no cost, and all coursework will need to be completed within the program timeframes to receive credit.

Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology by Dr. Gerald Cizadlo

20 lectures offered in a variety of formats (presentation, transcript, stand-alone audio, static PowerPoint, and podcast subscription)
Course is eight weeks long, and represents the equivalent of 2 credits
Provides background information that will be necessary for a complete understanding of essential topics in the field
Suggested Textbook: Human Physiology (12ed) by Dr. Stuart Ira Fox
All coursework must be completed by July 20, 2013
For additional information, please read our FAQ

About the course author

Presented by Dr. Gerald Cizadlo (a.k.a. Doc C.), Professor of Biology, The College of St. Scholastica. Doc C. has written numerous books and articles, and is the host of several widely distributed podcasts on the topics of Anatomy & Physiology, Pathophysiology, Biology of Aging, and more.

Tests and quizzes

Tests will consist of four short, multiple-choice quizzes, one for each unit of content. All tests are administered online and should be completed without any aid from other persons, notes, the Internet, books or anything else.

Technical support and academic honesty

Limited technical support is available through videos and other resource links provided. Participants are asked to comply with our policies relating to academic honestly, intellectual property, and other principles of our institution. Please see Terms of Use for details.

Differences between MOOCs and St. Scholastica Online Courses

MOOCs are pre-recorded courses with thousands of people enrolled in the same course, while CSS online classes sizes are small, averaging twenty to twenty-five students.
MOOC participants have little to no interaction with the instructor and provide no support to the students enrolled. CSS online classes have an instructor who facilitates the course, is available to answer questions, and grades the assignments in the course.
Student support services are not provided to MOOC participants. Student support services available to students enrolled in CSS online classes include library, tutoring, writing center and an academic advisor.