Bridgerland Applied Technology College
Online Use Policy
Participating in a Bridgerland Applied Technology College (BATC) online course is a privilege. With this privilege come certain responsibilities that need to be understood and carried out by all students while in an online environment.
Students agree to act in an appropriate and responsible manner and must comply with the BATC Online Use Policy. To ensure that every student’s learning experience is productive and of the highest quality, you will be asked to indicate your acceptance of the following terms before you begin working in the course. Users must accept the responsibility of adhering to high standards of professional conduct and act in a responsible, decent, ethical, and polite manner while participating in online courses. It is the policy of BATC to create and maintain an environment that promotes legal and ethical behavior, in keeping with the standards of academic integrity and appropriate student discipline and conduct established by the College. Students will treat their instructors, fellow students, and support staff with the same level of respect accorded to the members of a physical classroom environment.
BATC does not provide Internet e-mail account for students.
While this policy does not attempt to articulate all possible prohibited student behaviors but does seek to assist students by providing the following guidelines:
Prohibited Behaviors:
- Sending or displaying intimidating, offensive, or inappropriate messages or pictures
- Harassing, insulting, or attacking others
- Using another person’s password/account
- Accessing another person’s computer, folders, work, or files without their consent
- Possessing or using any software tools designed for probing, monitoring, or breaching the security of a network
- Violating copyright laws
- Having someone else complete online work
- Using additional materials to complete online exams
- Any use for commercial purposes or financial gain
- Any use for product advertisement or political lobbying
- Any use which shall serve to disrupt the use of the network by other users
- Extensive use of the network for private or personal business
Regarding e-mail, chat room, and threaded discussions (if applicable), “netiquette” includes:
- Having appropriate E-mail addresses
- Using only language that would be appropriate in any face-to-face classroom at BATC
- Respecting the comments of teachers and other students. Discussions and disagreements over issues are appropriate; however, put-downs or any type of negative comments about another student or instructor is not appropriate.
COURSE MATERIALS
Course materials will be shipped via UPS. A street address is required. UPS will not deliver to P.O. Boxes. To contact the BATC Bookstore, call (435)750-3327 or E-mail bookstore@batc.edu.
COURSE TIME
Course |
Course Length (hours) |
Calendar Days |
Computer Literacy |
90 |
135 |
Emergency First Responder |
60 |
90 |
Medical Terminology |
60 |
90 |
Quickbooks |
60 |
90 |
Medical Transcription: |
|
|
Module 1 |
150 |
70 |
Module 2 |
150 |
70 |
Module 3 |
150 |
63 |
Module 4 |
120 |
49 |
Module 5 |
90 |
42 |
Module 6 |
120 |
35 |
Module 7 |
120 |
35 |
The course begins once the student receives log in/course access information. BATC will NOT notify you when your course is about to expire.
EXTENSIONS
One online course extension of 30 calendar days is available through a mailed or e-mailed submission of an Online Course Extension Form along with a $50 payment. The Online Course Extension Request Form is available in PDF format. Complete the form and mail it to:
Online Course Extension
Student Services
Bridgerland Applied Technology College
1301 North 600 West
Logan, UT 84321
Or e-mail to: studentservices@batc.edu
The Online Course Extension Form must be received by Student Services before the course expires. If you do not complete the course within the extension period, you will receive an “F” on your record. You may extend each class only once.
WITHDRAWAL/REFUND
100 percent for three (3) calendar days following completed enrollment in the course/program, 50 percent until 33 percent of the calendar days for the course/program have elapsed, and none thereafter. Note: refund checks will be issued within 30 days of written notification of withdrawal provided to BATC by the student or from the date the institution terminates the student or determines withdrawal by the student. Please contact Jennifer at studentservices@batc.edu or 435.750.3192 to withdraw from program.
NOTE: Students wishing to transfer from the online Medical Transcription Program to the traditional program will be charged a $50 transfer fee.
Once you enroll in an online course, you are agreeing to the terms of this Online Use Policy. This is a legally binding document and careful consideration should be given to the principles outlined herein. Violations of the provisions stated in this policy may result in suspension or revocation of online course access. |
