During the October 2015 term, the College will be offering free electronic versions of textbooks (eBooks) in nine popular courses.
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College Pilots eBooks in Select Courses
Free electronic textbooks available in popular courses for a limited time
During the October 2015 term, the College will be offering free electronic versions of textbooks (eBooks) in nine popular courses.
"EBooks are environmentally friendly, more portable and their usage eliminates the customary wait for paper textbook delivery at the beginning of each term," said Dr. Henry van Zyl, dean of Graduate Programs and vice provost for Academic Administration, whose office is overseeing the pilot. "Of course, students who prefer printed versions of their textbooks will still have the option of ordering and purchasing their course materials in that format."
Courses in which eBooks will be piloted during the October 2015 term:
| Course Name/Course Code |
Course Format in Which eBooks are Available: |
Introduction to Mass Communications I
(COM-120) |
Online and Guided Study Courses |
Introduction to Mass Communications II
(COM-121) |
Online and Guided Study Courses |
Interpersonal Communication
(COM-330) |
Online Courses |
Managerial Communications
(MAN-373) |
Online and Guided Study Courses |
Ethics and the Business Professional
(PHI-384) |
Online and Guided Study Courses |
Introduction to Psychology
(PSY-101) |
Online, Guided Study and
e-Pack® Courses |
Introduction to Sociology
(SOC-101) |
Online and Guided Study Courses |
Marriage and the Family
(SOC-210) |
Online and Guided Study Courses |
Drugs and Society
(SOS-304) |
Online and Guided Study Courses |
Registration for the October 2015 term runs from Aug. 21 through Sept. 12, 2015, with late registration from Sept. 13 to Sept. 17 (fees may apply).
During the pilot, College staff intends to gather data on the usage of the eBook option.
"We will be tracking the number of students who utilize this option while the pilot is underway. Those who elect the eBook option in their courses will be required to complete a brief survey at the conclusion of the term," said van Zyl. "Students, who feel they can adapt to eBooks, are encouraged to register for the pilot program."
Not sure the courses in which eBooks are being piloted will satisfy your degree requirements? An advisor can help. Email the Office of Academic Advising. Please be sure to include your degree program and College ID number in the subject line so your message can be routed promptly.
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