GREAT BASIN COLLEGE
INT 100 1008 Online – GBC Orientation
Course Syllabus
Fall 2012
Students must have all tasks completed and submitted before ….
Orientation Coordinator: Gaye Terras
Phone: 775-753-2221
Office Location: McMullen Hall 116, English Department
E-mail:
Course Meeting Times: Online – November 12 – November 18, 2012
Credits: .5
Catalog description:
An introduction to Great Basin College and its programs and services; an introduction to essential aspects of the college experience in order to promote student success. (No prerequisites) .5 credits.
Required Texts:
All materials will be provided online.
ADA Statement:
Great Basin College is committed to providing equal educational opportunities to qualified students with disabilities in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. A qualified student must furnish current verification of disability. The Director of Services for Students with Disabilities (Julie G. Byrnes) will assist qualified students with disabilities in securing the appropriate and reasonable accommodations, auxiliary aids and services. For more information or further assistance, please call 775.753-2271.
Course Goal:
The goal of INT 100 is to introduce students to Great Basin College and its programs and services so that they will achieve their educational goals. INT 100 also serves as a way to provide ongoing support by building community and culture among students.
Method of Instruction:
Information will be presented in this orientation online.
Grading: Grading will be by the Pass/Withdraw system.
To pass the class, students must complete all assigned tasks. These include:
Ø Being advised by a GBC advisor
Ø Completing assigned exercises
Ø Completing all placement tests (for ENG/MATH students)
Students will receive a “W” and will have to repeat this course if all materials are not turned in online, on time.
Student Outcomes / Measurements1. Student will become familiar with navigating MYGBC. / Logging in to MYGBC and verifying personal information and who their program faculty advisor is.
2. Student will meet with an advisor. / Confirmation email will be sent by advisor confirming advisement.
3. Student will become familiar with GBC courses and programs. / Completion of Program Requirement assignment.
4. Student will become familiar with Degree Audit Report / Completion of Degree Audit Report assignment.
5. Student will learn to access student support services. / Complete and submit application for library card and view library website, view Academic Success Center (ASC) website and view GBC computer lab website.
6. Student will become familiar with Canvas Instructure. / Completion of course.
7. Student will be introduced to study skill strategies like note-taking and time management skills. / Completion of The Ten Study Habits of Successful Students assignment.
8. Student will learn about their rights and responsibilities. / Completion of Students Rights and Responsibilities assignment.
9. Students will be familiar with placement test scores, such as the ACT, SAT or Accuplacer. / Student will locate test scores in PeopleSoft or will have taken the Accuplacer test prior to end of class.
This course is required of all first-time students taking 12 or more credits. It is also a graduation requirement for all Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate of Applied Science degrees for students entering under the fall 2000 catalog and thereafter. Part-time students are not required to take this course their first semester of enrollment, but they are encouraged to take it as soon as possible; it is required for graduation.
General Contact List
Elko Main Campus / 775-738-8493 / Fax: 775-738-8771Academic Success Center / 775-753-2149
Admission Advising and Career Center / 775-753-2168 / Fax: 775-753-2311
Admissions and Records / 775-753-2102
Battle Mountain Satellite Center / 775-635-2318 / Fax: 775-635-0340
Bookstore / 775-753-2270
Campus Cafe / 775-753-2261
Controller’s Office (Student Accounts) / 775-753-2110
Ely Branch Campus / 775-289-3589 / Fax: 775-289-3599
Fitness Center / 775-753-2113 / or 753-2178
Help Desk / 775-753-2167
Housing / 775-753-2360
Library / 775-753-2222
Pahrump Valley Branch Campus / 775-727-2000 / Fax:775-727-2014
Recruitment / 775-753-2201
Security / 775-934-4923
Student Retention / 775-753-2255
Student Financial Services / 775-753-2399
Student Government Association (SGA) / 775-753-2256 / or 753-2234
Student Services / 775-753-2184
Winnemucca Branch Campus / 775-623-4824 / Fax: 775-623-1812
For Your Information.....
Logging In to GBC Campus Computers
Every student has an individual login for access to GBC computers.
User NameYour user name for GBC lab and classroom computers is your 10-digit student ID (the same one you use for the MyGBC Self-Service Center)
Initial Password
· The first three letters of your last name, with the first capitalized, followed by
· The first three letters of your first name, with the first capitalized, followed by
· The last four digits of your 10-digit student ID
For example, if your name is Megan Reed, and your student ID is 4000123988, then your initial password is ReeMeg3998
Important: Change your password within the first six uses or you will need to appear in person at the Helpdesk to have your password reset.
How to Change Your Password
· Go to http://arms.elko.gbcnv.edu
· The first time you visit, you will have to set two challenge questions/answers. Doing so will allow you to change your password.
Network and Groupwise Password Rules
Passwords must be:
· A minimum of 8 characters long, with
· at least one upper case letter and
· at least one lower case letter and
· at least one numeral
Student passwords will expire after 120 days and will need to be reset through the ARMS link above. You will receive a warning at login when your password is about to expire. Passwords cannot be repeated until after 8 passwords.
For assistance: GBC Help Desk 753-2167
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