Semester:

Summer 2008

Access Course
 

Instructor:

Debra Lish

Textbook:

For most current book information please go to: http://www.efollett.com

Course Description:

A practical and philosophical introduction to the use of computers in social scientific research, including practical training in new research technologies that add to the practice of social scientific research, analysis of the extent to which social science research is enhanced or distorted by the use of computers, and exploration of the ethical implications of the use of computers in social scientific research.

Computer Requirements:

Win 2000/XP or Mac OSX Pentium/G3 1Ghz w/ 1.5 GB RAM
 High Speed Internet Access Recommended*
 Firefox 1.5.0.11 or Internet Explorer 6x
 Java runtime environment 1.5.11 
 UPDATES-Make sure you download security patches for your operating system. If you're a Microsoft Windows user, get your monthly updates at www.microsoft.com/security. If you use Mac, check out updates at www.mac.com/support.
 
 *Courses can be accessed via 56K modem connections although due to the long page load times this type of connection is not recommended and any connectivity problems due to this type of connection are not supported by Lewis-Clark State College.
  

On Campus Requirements:

Please contact the instructor.

Other Information:

On-line discussions may be required during this course. The LCMail account and BbCE course mail are the only accounts that will be used to contact students regarding online courses. An LCMail account is automatically assigned to students when they enroll. Access to this email account is found at http://lcmail.lcsc.edu. BbCE course mail is enabled when a student is enrolled in a BbCE course. Access to BbCE course mail is through each BbCE course. BbCE course mail is an internal mail system only and cannot be accessed outside of a BbCE course. Please check with your instructor to determine the preferred method of contact.