Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

Course Information:

• This is an 11-week, online-only (no Zoom!) class (review the types of classes at PCC by clicking here).
  • It is essential to log in to the D2L class the first day of the term!

• The class is divided into weekly modules that begin Mondays at 8 am.

• Within the weekly modules, you will have assigned readings, lectures, and assignments:

  • Weekly Discussions

  • Weekly Quizzes

• • Midterm + Final Exams

  • Course Project

  • Reflection

Required textbook:

McAlester, Virginia Savage. A Field Guide to American Houses. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2014.

• PCC Library (limited copies)

• Amazon

• PCC Bookstore

Your computer

To participate in PCC Online classes, students are expected to be familiar with computers and the Internet. Students are responsible for their own software and computer equipment maintenance and setup.

• Please visit the TECH PANTHER TRACKS before you take any Remote or Online Classes!

Basic system requirements

• Access to a modern computer system with a supported operating system (OS) installed.
• A broadband internet provider or mobile carrier with LTE or better service.
  
  • If your download speed is less than 512 kbps, you may find it frustrating to take your online courses.
• An internet browser is installed on your computer that is preferred by D2L (Firefox or Chrome).
  • Download one of the recommended browsers.

Other software requirements

• Google Apps (Linked to your PCC Gmail Account)
  • We will be using Google Slides &Google Maps + Streetview in particular for this course.
• Screenshots
• D2L
  
  

Resources for Student Preparedness:

• PCC's Online Learning Page: 
  • This is a great landing page that provides information on how online classes work, tips for online success, and where to find help/resources. 
    
    
• PCC's Online Start Guide for Students: 
  • I am hoping that most of you have completed the Online Start Guide -- if not, and you are feeling stressed out about online classes, this is a good place to go to get a foundation in Online Learning at PCC.
    
    
• PCC Panther Tracks:
  • The Student Affairs team has been hard at work revamping the Panther Tracks, the online guide for students at PCC! There are so many valuable resources and links provided in the Panther Tracks that can really help with overall academic success! 

Technology Assistance!

Need help with technology? Getting internet, a device, or how to use Drive or D2L? This is where you can meet with a DIGITAL NAVIGATOR to get you up to snuff for the new term! Digital navigators are available for 1-on-1 assistance at each campus. You can learn more here.