For special courses offered partially or completely as Web-based courses

UW-Whitewater’s Policy on Teaching Formats stipulates that there should be a minimum of sixteen class hours per credit, plus the provision for at least 32 hours of preparation and other extra-classroom activity.  Courses taught partially or completely on the Web are expected to demonstrate how they provide the opportunities for students to spend the equivalent of 48 hours engaged in learning activities per credit.  Accordingly, course proposers should give an expected time allocation for the course activities.  For example, a course might include the following:

· 30 hours of viewing videos, lectures, and Power Point presentations on the Web
· 10 hours of required group discussions
· 50 hours reading course materials
· 50 hours writing papers
· 10 hours taking course examinations
· 150 hours total