DEN
courses are transmitted from studio classrooms at the USC
campus via an extensive e-learning system that enable students
to access their classes anytime, anywhere. DEN students
are viewing the same exact lecture as on
campus graduate students.
Instruction
is interactive; students can ask questions and carry on
discussions with the instructor by telephone or threaded
chat discussions.
How
to view courses [top]
DEN
courses are delivered via the Internet, and are
available on the web live and on-demand. All you need is
high-speed Internet connection (minimum: DSL or cable connection).
Courses
are stored on the server for the entire semester, allowing
DEN students a chance to review complex lessons or prepare
for exams.
For
detailed instructions on how to get started with DEN, click
here.
For
more information on webcasting and technology specifications,
please click here.
For specific technical questions and help, contact our Webcast
and Technical Help team at webclass@usc.edu
or call (213) 821-1321.
Course
notes, handouts and homework process [top]
Students
can download their course notes and homework assignments
from the individual course website (accessed through logging
onto the DEN website).
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Course notes generated by the professor during class will
be posted alongside the webcast (students can download
and print them before viewing a class if they are watching
it after the lecture time). To see a demo, click
here.
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Handouts distributed during class will be posted before
the beginning of class, or as soon as the professor provides
the material. All course materials are posted within 24
hours of receipt.
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Homework assignments will also be posted on the DEN course
website. The student is responsible for downloading the
assignment and sending it back to DEN via e-mail or fax.
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If students have questions about the course notes or homework
process, please e-mail
us.
Textbooks
[top]
Textbooks
can be ordered from the USC
Bookstore - (213) 740-5200. Students may also purchase
textbooks at other book retailers. Textbook lists are reported
by individual academic departments to the USC Bookstore.
DEN does not maintain a list of textbooks for classes.
Mid-term
and final examinations [top]
- Examinations
for students in the Los Angeles region are taken on the
USC campus.
- For
students outside of Los Angeles, exams are proctored at
local area testing centers.
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Students are required to take mid-term and final examinations
at the time and location specified by DEN. Exceptions
to this policy are not permitted except under extreme
circumstances. The exam policies can be found here.
Email Neil Teixeira at teixeira@usc.edu
with any exam-related questions.
Want
to get started with USC DEN? Click
here.
