ISO Distance Learning Programs In EE Based At Community Colleges ?
Q. I have found, so far, exactly one college offering what I'm seeking, Sinclair Community College in Ohio -- but for various reasons, too detailed to go into here, their course is probably less than ideal for my needs. So, I'm searching for other community colleges offering the class that I'm seeking, distance learning style. Direct leads from people in the know -- students and engineers -- would be really helpful.
A. it looks like you have been unable to meet your criteria through online searches. You may never meet all your requirements (for credit, distance learning, ee courses, low cost). One avenue you may want to explore is to talk with the professors at the colleges/universities that meet your course offering and cost criteria. You may be able to work out a modified schedule with them (some have more leeway to make the attendance decision than others), so you can do the majority of your work outside of the classroom (you will still have to show up for tests and labs). Assuming they have the authority, if you can prove to them that you have the capability to work independently and have a very good (legitimate) reason to not attend all classes, they may be willing to work with you.. I have taken many courses this way (I was also in my 40's and 50's and had a job that required me to travel). Of course, many colleges have official policies limiting the number of days a student can miss and some do not allow their professors to waive this. Others are more flexible. If you want to attend NO classes, you may, as you have discovered, be out of luck. One last suggestion: For the cost issue, check out scholarships, grants, and financial aid. You can't get any of those if you don't apply. They may make the difference that will allow you to take available university courses at nearly the same out-of-pocket costs as the (non-existent) community college courses. The University of Illinois offers distance learning classes and they take a lot of time and effort on the part of the professors and teachers. They may be more convenient for the student, but require more one-to-one contact from the faculty than traditional classes. They also require development of new materials, since you can't always adapt traditional classroom methods. It's expensive and time consuming to develop and offer those courses. You seem to need the basic "linear electronic" course (also sometimes called electronic devices) as so named by many community colleges. It covers diodes, power supplies, transistors, amplifiers, oscillators, op-amps, and so on. Its a tough course to offer on-line. It requires hands-on lab work to make the ideas sink in and take hold.
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