Title: Assignment: Course Contract & Computer Backup Plan
Course: Open PRO131 Instrumentation II

Action Required:

Read the following carefully and then complete the assignment at the bottom of the page.

One of the requirements for taking an online course is to have ACCESS to a computer with a RELIABLE Internet Connection.Often times there can be events that occur and you can't get online with your home computer.

Some reasons include:

- Your computer crashed
- Your Internet connection keeps bumping you offline
- Broadband connection went down
- You have a virus that has caused problems with your computer
- Other

It is important to have a back up plan so that if one of these events should occur, you can still get your work in on time and participate in the course.

Below is a list of some places you can go if for some reason your computer is not functioning properly.

- On Campus Computing Resources for Students

Examples of Off Campus Resources:

- Local Libraries- most public libraries have computers with Internet Access.
- Family or friends computer
- Cyber cafe's
- Kinkos copy centers
- Your Work place if allowed

Your Assignment: Think seriously about what you will do if your computer crashes or your Internet Service Provider has problems. Then write a back-up plan that will enable you to get your assignments turned in on time. Within the plan, advise me of 3 things (3 paragraphs):

1. that you have read and understand your responsibility to have access to a computer with a reliable Internet connection for this class. 1st paragraph
2. outline your plan if your computer, Internet or other tech problem interferes with "Plan A"- 2nd paragraph
3. that you understand that the above problems are not valid excuses for attempting to submit quizzes, assignments or discussion responses after the due dates (they won't get graded anyway).  You should copy and paste the following paragraph as your 3rd paragraph:

"I, Loretta, have read all the Course Information documents for Computer Fundamentals, CIS101, and fully understand what is expected of me in this course.  I have a printed copy of all important documents such as the Course Calendar and Assignment Schedule (handed out in class  meeting on campus or you must print) and How You Will Be Evaluated so that I may have them easily accessible as ready references.   I have had an opportunity to ask questions of my professor to clarify any misunderstandings as to what is expected of me. I understand my responsibilities in this course and what I must do in order to complete CIS101 successfully.  I understand the consequences associated with failing to comply with any/all of these course requirements/objectives.  I have completed the requirements  in the 'Getting Started in CIS101' module includingsubmitting my Computer Back-up Plan. I am aware of the course requirements stipulated, I understand the grading policy and fully understand such course policies as the strict adherance to due dates and times.  I know that there will be no credit given for late work nor will there be any extra credit work given other than that which is already discussed in the Course Information documents."

You should write about 3 paragraphs (not 3 sentences and not more than 3 paragraphs!) The best way to do this assignment is to type it in a word processor document, and then copy and paste the completed assignment into the drop box text area.