Online Academic Resources

The class schedule has instruction style codes that can help inform you how an online class will be taught.

• LEC: Lecture classes, when not flagged as other modalities such as online or hybrid, are primarily in-person and on campus. Lectures are also considered the period in classes where students spend the course period in the classroom.
  • WE or WEB: Web Enhanced classes are lecture courses that specifically require the internet and computers to complete assignments or to access course materials.
• LAB: Laboratory courses focus on hands-on learning and activities. These courses typically ask students to apply knowledge to complete in-class assignments and projects. There is little instructor lecture time, course meetings tend to be shorter, and unit counts are typically smaller. Many classes may have lab components to enhance learning, but are not labs alone.
• HYB: Hybrid classes are partially online, with scheduled meetings that occur on campus. Most, if not all, class materials will be available through Canvas.
• OL: Online classes are fully online, with no scheduled class meetings. All materials will be available through Canvas.
  • REG-MEET: These classes meet virtually on a fixed schedule for live, online lectures (typically through Zoom). No in-person meetings occur, but things like attendance count as students are expected to attend each class session.
  • OCC-MEET: These classes meet occasionally on a virtual basis (such as through Zoom) for live lectures. No in-person course meetings occur.

The majority of the online courses are asynchronous, meaning that assignments and interaction with the class do not happen at scheduled times each week. There are assignments, modules, and due dates in these courses that will have submission deadlines. This includes any classes marked as ONLN or OL.

A smaller group of MVC courses are online and synchronous, meaning that students will interact with their instructor via video conference (like Zoom) at specific times and days each week. These meetings likely occur at the days and times listed in the class schedule. These include any online classes marked as OCC-MEET or REG-MEET.