Fall 2018 Holt Course Matrix

 

SCHEDULING FORMATS

Holt School courses meet 37.5 contact hours for regular credit courses (4 semester hours), and a minimum of one week of instruction for every semester hour of credit awarded. The majority of our students are employed on a full time basis, so the majority of our courses should be scheduled to meet during the later scheduling block.

Blended Learning

Blended learning is the replacement of a portion of in-class face-to-face instruction with learning beyond the classroom, often, but not always, through the application of technology to enhance student learning outcomes.  Courses may not exceed 50% of contact hours through blended content. The Hamilton Holt School requires certification to teach in a blended learning format.  Interested faculty members should contact the Help Desk at 407-628-6363 to discuss the certification process. 

Alternative Course Times

Weekend and intensive formats are possible. Proposals should be submitted to the Holt school for approval at the time the schedule is being developed. Guidelines: Courses must meet 37.5 contact hours (excluding lunch breaks) and be scheduled to begin and end within the term dates.  

Cross-listed Courses

Courses that are shared between CLA and Holt programs must be declared when creating the schedule. Courses cross-listed at 4:00 and after will be considered "Holt" courses and will follow the Holt calendar for term dates, holidays, and exam schedule. The seating ratio should be at least 50/50 unless the course is used in Holt curriculum. In those cases, the ratio should favor Holt registrations. There will be opportunity to adjust the capacities during registration periods if needed.

Fall 2018 Term Dates

  • Term Start: Monday, August 27
  • Term End: Friday, December 14
  • Planning Calendar

Holidays

  • Labor Day: Monday, September 3
  • Thanksgiving break: Tuesday, November 20 through Sunday, November 25
  • Important: the Holt School courses will meet during CLA Fall Break

Intensive and Short Courses

For courses that meet shorter than 15 weeks, please follow the dates below. Courses must start the first week of the part of term.

7-Week Sessions

  • First half:  Monday, August 27 through Monday, October 15  - Saturday courses, no class meeting on Septmber 1
  • Second half: Tuesday, October 23 through Friday, December 14 - Saturday courses, no class meeting on November 24

Scheduling block for two nights a week are 10 minutes longer to meet the 37.5 contact hour requirement.

    • 4:00 - 6:40 pm
    • 6:45 - 9:25 pm

Information Technology Courses only

  • Session 1 (3 weeks) -> Monday, August 27 through Monday, September 17
  • Session 2 (3 weeks) -> Tuesday, September 18 through Monday, October 8
      (CLA Fall break October 15 & 16)
  •  Session 3 (3 weeks) -> Monday, October 22 through Sunday, November 11
  • Session 4 (3 weeks) -> Monday, November 26 through Sunday, December 14 -   Do not schedule Saturday classes for IT4.  

Off Matrix Courses

Please use the matrix below to schedule courses. Courses must be approved to be taught off matrix. Off matrix classrooms will have lowest priority for classrooms. 

Meeting times

Scheduling blocks for courses meeting once per week:
A. 4:00 – 6:30 PM
B. 6:45 – 9:15 PM

Scheduling blocks for courses meeting twice per week:
A. 4:00 – 5:10 PM
B. 5:20 – 6:30 PM
C. 6:45 – 8:00 PM

Courses with labs (6 semester hours) will meet 4:00 – 6:30 PM or 6:45 – 9:15 PM, two days per week.

Weekend and intensive formats are possible. Courses must meet 37.5 contact hours (excluding lunch breaks) and be scheduled to begin and end within the term dates. Exceptions must be approved by the Holt School.

 

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