Ruby on Rails Program
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About the Online Section:

• How is the online section of the Ruby on Rails Program conducted?
  We have two sections of the program: the traditional section which meets on campus and another section for students who are taking the program online. Using DePaul CDM's innovative Course OnLine (COL) system, the essential elements of our on-campus classes-the lecture itself and information displayed in class and written on the board-are recorded and synchronized into a single, flexible interface, which is made available online only a few hours later.
  
  Students in the online section view the program lectures using COL, instead of coming to class in person. They follow the same course schedule and the same (or equivalent) course requirements as the on-campus students. Coursework is facilitated by an online course management and communication system.



• How do I know if I should sign up for the online section?
  If you are certain that you cannot attend classes on campus, but would still like to take the Ruby on Rails Program, you might consider taking the online section. Most students who are successful taking our programs online share some important characteristics such as the ability to work independently and manage their time effectively. These students are also highly comfortable using technology to view courses, to read lecture notes, and to communicate with instructors and classmates.



• How can I view a sample of the Course OnLine technology?
  The minimum systems requirements for using this technology are:
  • Operating System: Windows 98/NT 4.0/Me/2K/XP
  • 128 MB RAM
  • 56k modem or faster (High Speed Connection recommended)
  • Sound Card
  • Speakers
  • 800 x 600 Resolution Monitor
  • Windows Media Player: 6.4 or above (9.0 recommended)
  • Java Virtual Machine: Sun JDK/JRE 1.4 or above
  • Internet Explorer 5.0 or above
  
  It is also recommended that you perform a system setup and test to check if your system has the requirements necessary to view Course OnLine. This test will check your operating system, browser, and media player. It will also check for firewalls, use an embedded media player, and will make sure you can download the required Java applets.
  A sample of Course Online can be viewed here



• How soon after the lectures are recorded are they made available to students?
  In general lectures are made available to students about 3-4 hours after the lecture ends, and all lectures are viewable throughout the quarter while the student is enrolled in the program.



• Do the students in the on-campus section of the program have access to COL?
  Yes, all students, whether they enroll in the on-campus section or the online section have access to view lectures on COL.



• If I take the online section, can I still attend classes in person?
  No, you should not expect to be attending classes in person if you enroll in the online section.



• Is there tuition price difference for the online section?
  No, there is no tuition price difference between the on-campus section and the online section



• How do I sign up for the online section of the Ruby on Rails Program?
  You can apply for admissions to the program online, or via fax, mail or in person. A $40.00 application fee (non-refundable) is also required.