Course Format Descriptions
Face-to-Face Course
In a face-to-face course 100% of the course is conducted on campus in the traditional classroom/lab with an instructor.
Students may need to access online materials, such as assignments, discussion, or testing, as part of their coursework.
Online Courses
Online courses at Hawkeye are held in two varieties: Online and Live/Zoom.
Online
In a fully online class 100% of the course is conducted online and does not meet in person or at designated times. Participation in regular online instructional activities is required.
The course syllabus and instructional materials are provided online.
Exams may be proctored using remote proctoring software online.
Live/Zoom
In a Live/Zoom course students are required to attend class through Zoom at designated days and times according to the course schedule. Students are not required to come to campus for class meetings.
The course syllabus and instructional materials are provided online.
Exams may be proctored during the scheduled class meeting times or using remote proctoring software online.
Online courses computer requirements: A computer, high-speed internet, web camera, and microphone are needed for Online courses.
Hybrid Courses
A hybrid course, also known as a blended course, combines both online and in person components. In a hybrid course, students typically complete a portion of the coursework online, either through fixed time (synchronous) or unfixed time (asynchronous) online classes, and also attend in person classes or other forms of on-campus learning.
Hybrid courses at Hawkeye are held in three varieties: Live/Campus + Online, Live/Campus + Live/Zoom, and Live/Zoom + Online.
Hybrid Live/Campus + Online
In a Hybrid Live/Campus + Online class, students must attend face-to-face meetings on designated days and times on campus as listed on the course schedule and regularly participate in online instructional activities but not at designated, specific times.
The course syllabus and instructional materials are provided online.
Exams may be proctored either in-class or using remote proctoring software online.
Hybrid Live/Campus + Live/Zoom
In a Hybrid Live/Campus + Live/Zoom class, students must attend face-to-face meetings on designated days and times on campus as listed on the course schedule and attend virtual meetings on designated days and times via Zoom also on specific days and times.
The course syllabus and instructional materials are provided online.
Exams may be proctored either in-class or using remote proctoring software online.
Hybrid Live/Zoom + Online
In a Hybrid Live/Zoom + Online class, students must attend face-to-face meetings on Zoom designated days and times as listed on the course schedule and participate in unscheduled online instructional activities.
The course syllabus and instructional materials are provided online.
Exams may be proctored during the scheduled class meeting times or using remote proctoring software online.
Hybrid courses computer requirements: A computer, high-speed internet, web camera, and microphone are needed for Online courses.