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ACADEMIC INFORMATION METHOD OF INSTRUCTION Classes are structured so that the student is assigned homework, practice problems, reviews, and regular assessments as a part of each course. InterCoast utilizes equipment and industry related software programs. This equipment is located on the premises. Training on the equipment provides students with the skills required to further enhance their understanding and application ofindustry skills and techniques. Some programs are available both online, on campus, and in a Hybrid format. Hybrid courses include both classroom and digitalactivities such as video activities, assessments, simulations, and discussion forums. Courses include out -of -class work in a digital learning environment such as reading and writing assignments, practice and practical application assignments, assessments, projects, and discussion forums. Students must be qualified and prepared to take advantage of the training program by dedication to a specific task, perseverance, self-discipline and hard work. Students must be prepared to make a full commitment to the training program. Each student is expected to spend whatever time is necessary after the class session studying, preparing for the next day's class activity, and working on homework or other assigned work. HOMEWORK The purpose of homework is to reinforce the classroom learning. Homework is important as it helps the student build on what they have already learned in the classroom and prepares them for the next stage in their learning. Homework is also valuable for teachers, as it helps them assess the progress of their students. Research shows a clear link between the time spent by students on out -of -class study and student achievement. Homework activities may vary according to the needs of the various subject areas beingstudied. While some homework will consist of completing work begun in class and preparing forfuture lessons, students will also be given workto consolidate what they have learned and to help them progress to the next stage of their learning. Students are encouraged to seek assistance from their instructors in planning and completing assigned homework and any other coursework. COURSE CRITIQUES Periodically, students are asked to evaluate various aspects of their education Including the instructor's methods in the classroom,The instructor being evaluated may receive a summary of any comments but will not have access to the individual student evaluations so that the student will feel comfortable sharing any comments. SEMESTER CREDIT HOUR MEASUREMENT Financial Aid Semester Credit Hour: 1 credit equals 1 (one) or any combination of 30 (thirty) hours in Theory, Lecture, Demonstration, Supervised Practice, Laboratory, Internship, and/or Externship. A clock hour equals 60 minutes of training, of which10 minutes are allowed for a student break. Academic Semester Credit: 1 credit equals the equivalent of either 15 hours of Lecture, 30 hours of Laboratory or Supervised Practice, or45 hours of Internship/Externship, or combination thereof. ACADEMIC MONITORING Grades are reviewed at the end of each module. Students who have F grades will be monitored for at -risk, including but not limited to repeating the course. The intent of the academic monitoring is designed to assist students with a strategy to bring their grades up, and ultimately complete their program of study successfully. InkI,Coast Calleges School Catalag 24 1 Page