Business 1A online is a transferable course and is equivalent to the on-campus sections.  The online version will cover the same material as a traditional lecture course.

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Is this course for me?
This course is for business majors or others who are interested in the field of Accounting and Business and feel comfortable using email, an internet browser, etc. Take a quick assessment at  http://www.cerrocoso.edu/studentservices/heather/quizaccess.htm  geared for online courses.  If you do not feel you have enough self-motivation and self-discipline to take the online course, you are encouraged to take a traditional, face-to-face version of this class.

What are the technical requirements?
You can access the course from any computer.  You are responsible for arranging the use of an alternative computer (including public library and/or Chabot library lab) in case you experience technical difficulties with you home computer or internet connection.  Having technical problems is not an excuse for not completing the class activities.  No time extension will be given because of technical problems you may encounter. For any questions pertaining to Blackboard or online courses in general, go to http://www.chabotcollege.edu/online/

Is there a book?
You must purchase a special shrink wrapped textbook package for this course.  The Chabot College ISBN is 9780077989682.  You can buy the package online at http://www.chabotbookstore.com/home.aspx The package includes:

• Financial Accounting, (shrink wrapped package of Text and Connect Plus code) by John Wild, Shaw and Chiapetta,  McGraw publishing, 3^rd ed. ISBN - 9780077989682 (This particular Isbn is customized for Chabot College and is only available at Chabot bookstore)

Do I have to log in at certain times?
No, but you will need to log in several times (at least 4-6) a week, at a time convenient for you.

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How to Register & Begin

1.  First of all, if you have never taken classes at Chabot before, you will need to apply for admissions at Chabot college.  The application can be filled out online.  You can also apply in person, by visiting Building 100, Admissions and Records (A&R).

2.  After your application is processed (usually takes 2-5 business days from the moment your application is received at A&R), you can register for the class.  This can be done either in person, on the phone (510-781-1300), or over the web.  

3.  Then, go to the Chabot's http://www.chabotcollege.edu/DistanceEd/  and read through the short modules to become familiar with the course management system, "Blackboard."   

4.  To log into the Blackboard, you will need to use a username and a password that should have been mailed to you by the college.  Every student has been assigned a new ID number different from their SSN.  The new User Identification Number is a unique number beginning with a W and containing 8 digits. If you forget your new ID, you may log into Class-Web with your old Student ID and click the What's my new User ID link. Your temporary password is the first two letters of your first name, followed by the first two letters of your last name (all lowercase) followed by the last four digits of your new User Identification Number.

For example: Maria Valdez with a User Identification Number of W12345678:

USERNAME: W12345678 (the W is uppercase)

PASSWORD: mava5678 (all lowercase letters + last four digits).

You will be able to change the password after logging into Blackboard for the first time.

6.  When you are ready to log into Blackboard, please go to http://clpccd.blackboard.com/.  This is an entry page for our class.  You will type in the user name and a password.  The platform will open a welcome page three menu tabs at the top.  You will need to click on the "Courses" tab.  Then you will see your class' title  Business1A Sec EN1 Spring 2010 on that page.  Click on the course's name to get to the virtual classroom.  You will be automatically taken to my announcement/welcome letter.  Read it and start activities in accordance with the announcement.

7.  As soon as you access the course, you will need to update your e-mail address to be able to communicate with the instructor.  Students now have the option of receiving Blackboard emails through their Zonemail account, or through a personal account of their choosing. If you prefer not to receive Blackboard emails through your zonemail account, follow these simple steps on Class-Web to replace Zonemail with your own personal email address.

1) Login to Class-Web
2) Select "What is my email address?"
3) Select "Update Email Address"
4) Under "Type of E-mail to Insert" select "Email for Blackboard" and press "Submit"
5) Enter personal email address in the field next to "E-mail" and press "Submit"

**Students will automatically receive school emails through their Zonemail account unless changed to a personal account.  

8.  You also can change your password from the one developed for you ("mava5678" - see above).  Click Personal Information, then click Change Password.  Enter a unique password that you will remember in the Password and Verify Password fields.  Click submit at the bottom.  Click OK.

9. You are working with two software programs (Bb and Connect).  Bookmark both of these urls for easy access throughout the semester. 

If you have questions about Blackboard, including all technical questions, or still have difficulties logging in after reading the material, please go to http://www.chabotcollege.edu/DistanceEd/help/ and fill out a request form.

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