Course Syllabus
| Course Name: Pathway to Statistics | Term and Session: 20163 (Summer 2016) |
| Course ID: STA1001 | Reference Number: 543690 |
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Faculty Contact Information
| Instructor Name: | Professor Paizs (PP) |
| Email: | Please use the D2L email tool. Use my BC email only if you are unable to access the course email: kpaizs@broward.edu |
| Phone: | N/A |
| BC Online Fax: | 954-201-6968 |
| Online Office Hours: | Mondays 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Wednesdays: 9:00 -10:00 a.m. Meeting Location: Chat, Discussion, or Pager. I will be online during these days and hours. |
| Face to Face Office Hours | N/A |
| BC Safety Phone #: | 954-201-HELP (4357) |
Course Description
STA1001 will lay the foundation for further statistical study. This course introduces basic statistical concepts and focuses on data analysis and quantitative reasoning. This course emphasizes both written and verbal communication of statistical concepts and helps prepare the student for inferential statistics courses. STA1001 is designed for students who do not intend to major in math, science, computer science, business, etc. Please check your degree requirements before enrolling in this course. Students who complete this course will be prepared to enter STA2023, MGF1106, and MGF1107. This course will not serve as a prerequisite for MAT1033 or MAC1105. Click BC Course Outlines for more details.View the course description for more details.General Course Outcomes
1.0 The student shall be able to perform key operations with decimals, fractions, andpercentages for upcoming statistical calculations, solve linear equations, solve formulas
for a given variable, and translate English phrases into mathematical expressions from
statistical contexts.
2.0 The student shall be able to utilize basic statistical vocabulary and identify appropriate
data collection methods.
3.0 The student shall be able define probability and apply basic probability calculations.
4.0 The student shall be able to organize data into table and graph form and interpret
such tables and graphs.
5.0 The student shall be able to calculate and interpret measures of center and spread.
6.0 The student shall be able to identify the basic characteristics of the normal distribution
and apply the empirical rule.
7.0 The student shall be able to select an appropriate model for bivariate data.
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Prerequisites and Corequisites
To maximize your chances for success in this course, make sure that you meet the following course prerequisites:
- Prerequisites:MAT0018C with a minimum grade of C orMAT0022C with a minimum grade of C or PR orMAT0057 with a minimum grade of C or PR
- Co-requisites: N./A
Methods of Instruction
This is a 3-credit hour fully online course with/without proctored exams. In this class, you will engage in structured out-of-class and online activities. The online activities may include, but are not limited to, readings, discussions, essays, case studies, research, and/or online quizzes and tests. See the course schedule for a detailed description of activities. Students are responsible for regularly reviewing the course schedule and completing all required assignments.Textbook and Materials
 | Required Text: Title: STA1001 Broward College through www.ck12.org This is a free open educational resource (OER). You can access the text either through www.ck12.org or by clicking on the links within D2L after registering. In addition, this course utilizes the following required software or hardware tools: You will also need either the scientific calculator TI30XII (about $12) or the TI83/84 graphing calculator (about $120). If you plan on taking STA2023 in the future, I highly recommend making the investment for a TI 83 or TI 84. Note that you can often rent these calculators or purchase them used for a significant cost saving. |
Class Activities
Read and refer to this section regularly. It will tell you what assignments you should complete, and how to complete them. Deadlines for assignments, assessments, discussions, quizzes, tests, and all other graded and non-graded activities are posted in the course schedule. Submitting work late will be permitted only under extenuating circumstances and only with prior notification and documentation (original funeral notice, original doctor note, etc.).Discussions
Use the general discussion thread to post questions that might be of interest to all students such as questions about assignments, tests, etc. Feel free to respond to other students with thoughtful responses. Proofread the content of your posts before making them public; proper grammar and sentence structure are expected. Remember that the discussion tool is public - all enrolled students will be able to view posts and responses. Please follow proper netiquette. Grades for discussion postings will be posted within five working days after the discussion has closed. If you need general information and support for the discussion tool visit the discussion tutorial page.Assignments
Use the Q&A discussion thread to post questions that might be of general interest to all students such as questions about assignments, tests, etc. Feel free to respond to other students if you think you can help them.
Assignments may be submitted only during the availability dates as specified in your syllabus. The submission of an assignment is the sole responsibility of the student. Students should not leave assignment preparation until the last minute and must plan their workloads so as to be able to meet the deadlines. Assignments submitted after the due date and time will only be accepted if prior arrangements have been made with the instructor. Assignments should not be mailed, faxed or emailed directly to your instructor unless otherwise directed. You should keep an electronic copy of all assignments. Grades for assignments will be posted within five working days of the closing date of the assignment. If you need general information and support with assignments visit the assignment tutorial page.Assessments
Assessments may be taken only during the availability dates as specified in the course schedule. The submission of an assessment is the sole responsibility of the student. Please allow ample time to complete assessments and be observant of the time limit. Make sure you have a solid internet connection. Most online quiz and exam grades will be available after finishing the quiz or exam. If you need general information and support with assessments visit the assessment tutorial page.
It is at the discretion of the instructor to offer a make-up exam. Make-up exams will only be considered under extenuating circumstances, and with prior notification and documentation (original funeral notice, original doctor note, etc.). Scheduling conflicting appointments and vacations are not valid reasons for requesting a make-up exam.
You will have 15 quizzes that will be completed on D2L.
This course does have on-campus proctored exams. There will be four proctored tests and a proctored final exam.
Proctored Exams
To provide proper accommodations and accessibility, there are three options for taking a proctored exam:
Notify your instructor at the beginning of the class if you would like to consider using the off-site or online proctoring service, have questions, comments, or if you have documents requiring special accommodations for exams. Communication with your instructor in the week prior to each exam is necessary to ensure online testing readiness. Visit the proctored exam page for additional information.
- On-Campus Proctoring North and Central e-Testing Centers (no additional fee)
You may take your proctored exams at either North or Central campus. This is a free service. Other campus locations do not offer e-Testing services for fully online students.- Off-Site Proctoring: National College Testing Association (additional fees are assessed)
Broward College is a member of the National College Testing Association (NCTA), which abides by strict testing standards. You will incur additional proctoring fees, which vary by location.- Online Proctoring - ProctorU (additional fees are assessed)
Online proctoring is available for testing from a remote location using your own web-cam while being proctored live, using ProctorU. You will incur additional proctoring fees, which vary based on the duration of the test.
Class Schedule
| COURSE SCHEDULE | ||
| Module Number/ Due Date | Topics Covered | Assignments and Assessments |
| Orientation Module Due: No later than 11:59 PM on Sunday, May 22 | BConline Orientation Course Orientation CK12 Orientation Assessments Orientation | Read
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| Module 1 Due: No later than 11:59 PM on Sunday, May 22 | Module 1: Types of Variables Define the terms data, statistic, sample, parameter, and population, and identify them in context. Define quantitative variables, categorical variables, and labels, and identify them in context. Define nominal, ordinal, interval, and ratio variables, and identify them in context. | Read
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| Module 2 Due: No later than 11:59 PM on Sunday, May 22 | Module 2: Data Collection MethodsDefine observational studies and experiments, and identify them in context. Define bias, and identify sources of bias in context. Define confounding variables, and identify them in context. Define blind and double blind studies, and identify them in context. Define placebo, and identify it in context. Identify sampling techniques such as cluster sampling, stratified sampling, convenience sampling, systematic sampling, and simple random sampling in context. Determine the utility of the various techniques. Define retrospective and longitudinal studies, and identify them in context. Think critically about survey design and misleading statistics. | Read
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| Module 3Due: No later than 11:59 PM on Sunday, May 22 | Module 3: Frequency and Two-way TablesRound decimals to given place values. Round numbers to appropriate significant figures. Convert between fractions, decimals, and percentages. Construct and interpret a frequency table. Construct and interpret a two-way table. Calculate row and column totals for two-way tables. Calculate row, column, and cell percentages for two-way tables. Decide which percentages are relevant to addressing a research question. Translate between scientific notation and standard notation. | Read
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| Module 4Due: No later than 11:59 PM on Sunday, May 29 | Module 4: Picturing Data Construct and interpret dot plots. Construct and interpret categorical bar charts. Construct and interpret quantitative histograms. Construct and interpret line graphs. Interpret pie charts. | Read
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| Test 1 (Proctored) Dates: Tuesday, May 24 - Sunday, May 29 | Modules 1 - 4 | Take Test 1 at the BC Central Campus E-Testing Center or the BC North Campus E-Testing Center by the specified deadlineA missed test will result in a zero. Make-up tests will not be permitted for any reason. |
| Module 5Due: No later than 11:59 PM on Sunday, May 29 | Module 5: Measures of CenterCalculate and interpret the mean. Utilize correct notation for sample mean (x-bar) and population mean (μ). Calculate and interpret the median. Calculate and interpret the mode. Differentiate between mean and median and identify the utility of each measure of center. That is, use the mean and standard deviation for normal distributions and the median and IQR for skewed distributions or those with outliers. Calculate and interpret means and medians from dotplots. Estimate means and medians from histograms. Identify symmetry and skewness on histograms. Identify the connection between the mean and skewness. | Read
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| Module 6Due: No later than 11:59 PM on Sunday, May 29 | Module 6: Measures of Spread
Identify and interpret the minimum and maximum data values.
Calculate and interpret the range.
Calculate and interpret standard deviation.
Calculate and interpret variance.
Use correct notation for sample and population standard deviation and variance.
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| Module 7Due: No later than 11:59 PM on Sunday, June 5 | Module 7: BoxplotsCalculate and interpret quartiles. Calculate and interpret the interquartile range (IQR). Calculate and interpret five number summaries. Construct and interpret boxplots. Find related percentiles (multiples of 25%) for given data values on boxplots and vice versa. Match boxplots with corresponding histograms. Identify outliers in boxplots. | Read
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| Test 2 (Proctored) Dates: Tuesday, May31 - Sunday, June 5 | Modules 5 - 7 | Take Test 2 at the BC Central Campus E-Testing Center or the BC North Campus E-Testing Center by the specified deadlineA missed test will result in a zero. Make-up tests will not be permitted for any reason. |
| Module 8Due: No later than 11:59 PM on Monday, June 6 | Module 8: Probability: Simple Events
Define and identify a set and its elements.
Describe sets by a rule or by listing. For example, "E is the set of positive even numbers less than 10" and "E = {2, 4, 6, 8}".
Determine the union and intersection of sets, and use Venn diagrams for visualizing this.
Define classical probability, subjective probability, and relative frequency probability, and identify each in context.
Define sample space, and identify the elements in a sample space.
Identify the size of a sample space for simple events.
Translate a probability problem into common probability notation (e.g. P(A) ).
Apply classical probability.
Apply relative frequency probability.
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| Module 9Due: No later than 11:59 PM on Monday, June 6 | Module 9: Probability: ComplementsDefine and identify the complement of an event. Translate an applied probability problem with complement into probability notation. Calculate the probability of a complement in context. | Read
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| Module 10Due: No later than 11:59 PM on Sunday, June 12 | Module 10: Probability: More RulesCompute probability P(A or B). Compute probability P(A and B). Compute probabilities using the multiplication rule with and without replacement. Translate English phrases into probability notation, especially involving comparisons such as “more than”, “less than”, “at least”, etc. Calculate probabilities from two-way tables. | Read
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| Module 11Due: No later than 11:59 PM on Sunday, June 12 | Module 11: The Normal DistributionIdentify a unimodal distribution. Identify the normal distribution. Draw the density curve for the normal distribution for a given mean and standard deviation. Locate the mean on a normal distribution. Estimate the standard deviation using the point of inflection on a normal curve. Locate approximately three standard deviations above and below the mean on a normal distribution. | Read
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| Module 12Due: No later than 11:59 PM on Sunday, June 12 | Module 12: The empirical ruleExplain the 68 - 95- 99.7 rule for normal distributions. Apply this rule to determine related data values for given percentages for normal distributions and vice versa (including fewer than, more than, between, etc.). | Read
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| Test 3 (Proctored)Dates: Wednesday, June 8 - Monday, June 13 | Modules 8 - 12 | Take Test 3 at the BC Central Campus E-Testing Center or the BC North Campus E-Testing Center by the specified deadlineA missed test will result in a zero. Make-up tests will not be permitted for any reason. |
| Module 13Due: No later than 11:59 PM on Monday, June 20 | Module 13: Scatterplots, slope, and Linear CorrelationConstruct scatterplots. Define slope. Determine whether a line has positive slope, negative slope, or a slope of 0. Define explanatory and response variables, and identify them in context. Estimate and interpret linear correlation coefficients from scatterplots. | Read
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| Module 14Due: No later than 11:59 PM on Monday, June 20 | Module 14: Linear Modeling Identify m as the slope and (0,b) as the y-intercept in y = mx + b. Interpret slope and y-intercept in context. Recognize that equations are a way of modeling a correspondence between two quantitative Recognize that linear equations are appropriate for modeling situations that involve constant rates of change. Construct a model for data that exhibits perfect linear correlation. | Read
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| Module 15Due: No later than 11:59 PM on Monday, June 20 | Module 15: Exponential Modeling Recognize that exponential models are appropriate for modeling data that exhibit exponential growth and decay. Construct a model for data that exhibit perfect exponential growth or decay. | Read
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| Test 4 (Proctored)Dates: Wednesday, June 15 - Monday, June 20 | Modules 13 - 15 | Take Test 4 at the BC Central Campus E-Testing Center or the BC North Campus E-Testing Center by the specified deadlineA missed test will result in a zero. Make-up tests will not be permitted for any reason. |
| Final Exam (Proctored)Dates: Tuesday, June 21 - Sunday, June 26 | Modules 1 - 15 | Take the Final Exam at the BC Central Campus E-Testing Center or the BC North Campus E-Testing Center by the specified deadlineA missed test will result in a zero. Make-up tests will not be permitted for any reason. |
Grades
How your Grade will be Determined
Assessment
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Graded Points
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Percent of Final Grade
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| Quizzes 15@ 10 pts. each | 150 | 30% |
| Discussions 10 @ 5 pts. each | 50 | 10% |
| Tests 4@50 pts. each | 200 | 40% |
| Final 1 @ 100pts. | 100 | 20% |
| Total | 500 | 100% |
Grading Scale
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Grades
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Percentage
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Grade = A
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90-100+%
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Grade = B
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80-89.9%
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Grade = C
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70-79.9%
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Grade = D
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60-69.9%
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Grade = F
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59.9%-0.0%
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Policies and Procedures
You are responsible for being familiar with all BC Online policies and procedures related to your activity in this course.Attendance
During the first week of class, you must complete the designated activity in the course to verify attendance. Typically the Syllabus Quiz from the online orientation is the designated activity. Simply logging into the course will not satisfy your attendance during this time. As with an on-campus course, students who are reported for non-attendance in an online course who are withdrawn are still responsible for paying for the course. If you do not complete the requirements of the first week of class, you should drop the course by the official drop/add deadline or expect to pay for the course.Participation
Regular, active, and meaningful participation in online learning activities is an important component of this class and is essential to your success. Logging into the class does not count towards participation and attendance. You must actively participate in class activities by completing discussions, assignments, and assessments. It is recommended to check your email, the announcements, and class discussions regularly. Your day of last attendance is based on the last day you completed a documented class activity.The following are academically related activities for the purpose of participation and attendance:
- Participation in a graded discussion board,
- Assessment attempt,
- Assignment submission, and
- Initiating contact with your instructor to ask a class-related question via D2L email
Student Initiated Withdrawals
If you are concerned about your ability to succeed in this class, it is important to make an online appointment to speak with your instructor and an academic advisor as soon as possible. It is important for you to understand the financial and academic consequences that may result from class withdrawal.Academic Honesty
Upon gaining access to access to D2L you are expected to keep your username and password confidential. Sharing access or passwords to D2L is considered a breach of the academic honesty policy and could result in you being removed from your class. When you log-in to D2L, you do so with the understanding and agreement that you will produce your own work, complete class assignments and discussions yourself, and to take class exams, tests or quizzes without the assistance of others.Your academic work must be the result of your own thought, research, or self-expression. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to the following: cheating, plagiarism, unacceptable collaboration, falsification of data, aiding and abetting dishonesty, unauthorized or malicious interference, hacking computer property or software, and online disturbances. Please refer to the Student Code of Conduct Policy and the Student Code of Conduct section located in the Student Handbook for more information.
All required class activities are subject to submission to Turnitin.com for the detection of plagiarism. All submitted papers will be included as source documents in the Turnitin.com reference database solely for the purpose of detecting plagiarism of such papers.
Types of Academic Dishonesty:
- Cheating: Is defined as obtaining or attempting to obtain, or aiding another to obtain credit for work by dishonest or deceptive means.
- Plagiarism: The use of words or ideas of the original creator without attribution as if they were your own. Plagiarism ranges from copying someone else’s work verbatim and elaborating on or altering someone else’s work.
- Self-Plagiarism: Submitting or reusing parts of a previous paper without referencing source it was first submitted. This includes retaking a course and turning in previously submitted papers and data.
- Unacceptable Collaboration: Using answers, solutions, or ideas that are the results of collaboration without citing the fact of the collaboration is improper.
- Falsification of Data: Making up or falsifying information and data. Examples include making up or altering data for an experiment or citing reference to sources you did not actually use.
- Pay Services: Employing an assignment writing service or having another write the paper for you.
- Enabling: Aiding and abetting another student in an act of academic dishonesty. Examples include giving someone a paper to copy and allowing someone access to your account.
- Unauthorized or malicious interferences: If one person deliberately interferes with the work or activities of another person on purpose to cause the other harm or irreparable damages.
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Student Grievance
Procedures for student grievances are found in the student handbook. In attempting to resolve any student grievance regarding grades, evaluations, or other fulfillments of academic responsibility, it is your obligation to make an effort to resolve the matter with your instructor. If the matter is not resolved with your instructor, then you may contact academic affairs associate dean.Communication and Faculty Response
Communication
Use the D2L email tool only for private, personal, one-to-one communication with a specific individual, or groups of individuals. Do not send class related emails to the instructor's BC email address. In the event that the class communication tools are unavailable for more than 24 hours, the instructor will communicate with students (if necessary) via their BC email address.
Faculty Response
Class emails will be answered within 24 hours. It is recommended that you post class-related questions in the discussion area. Other students may have the same questions as you or may even be able to answer your questions. If you need information related to a test or assignment, plan ahead and submit your questions in advance of the due date.
Netiquette
In all online communication, it is expected that all students will follow rules of online "netiquette". Netiquette is a set of rules for polite online behavior that all members of this class are expected to follow. Review some of the general netiquette rules.Individuals who violate the netiquette policy or engage in disruptive online behaviors such as flaming (posting disrespectful or hostile comments), posting inappropriate comments, or shouting (posting messages using all capitals) may have their class access privileges revoked and/or they may be referred to the Student Dean. Students who continue to engage in unacceptable online behavior even after being warned, may be permanently denied access to the class and/or may receive an F for the class.
Please don't use email short hand like ROTFLO (rolling on the floor laughing out loud) or BTW (by the way) - not everyone knows what these abbreviations mean. If you want to use emoticons (smileys) to convey feelings, please stick with the basics happy :-) sad :-( or wink ;-). Others are less well known and are subject to different interpretations. The idea is to be clear in your communications.
Privacy Notice
Broward College is committed to the privacy of all students. In accordance with institutional policy and the U.S. Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), Broward College protects the privacy of student education records. The college does not release private records of individual students, such as grades and class schedules, without prior written consent of the student. However, privacy and public records obligations of the college are governed by applicable Florida statutes and U.S. federal laws.Course access records, quiz scores grades, email postings, discussion postings, file submissions, and chat room conversations are stored. This is a good reason to make sure that your communications adhere to proper netiquette. Please refer to the student handbook for more information.
Critical Event Procedures
The health, safety and welfare of our faculty, staff, and students are of utmost importance, and we want to ensure that students are aware of the steps Broward College takes in preparing for an emergency event or severe weather. The BC Alert system uses a layered approach to communication, reaching out to the College community with emails, text messages, phone calls and postings to the web. In addition to the information that will be available through BC Alert, there are several hotlines that will be updated with College status information in the event of a storm or other emergency:Emergency Hotline: 954-201-4900
In the event of a school closing due to weather or other major event that might impact class schedules, the instructor will post an announcement and/or send an email indicating what changes, if any, the event will have on the course schedule and due dates.
Changes to the Syllabus
The instructor reserves the right to make changes to the class syllabus. The syllabus is a guide and every attempt is made to provide an accurate overview of the class. However, circumstances and events may make it necessary for the instructor to modify the syllabus during the semester which may depend on the progress, needs, and experiences of the students. Changes to the syllabus will be made with advance notice. In the event that changes become necessary, students will be notified through class email, the discussion board, and/or the announcements tool.Disability Services
If you need academic accommodations and/or disability services support, you must contact the Office of Disability Services (ODS). It is your responsibility to contact the ODS to document disability prior to receiving services. You must notify the instructor that you have registered with the ODS and provide the instructor a copy of the ODS letter. Your documentation and any related communication with your instructor remain strictly confidential.Technical Resources
When taking any online course, you should know how to use an internet browser, a word processing program, send and receive e-mail, and download and upload files. Some online courses use additional software. Refer to the Class Schedule and Assignments section below for additional details. Although the help desk strives to assist our students in the best way possible they cannot be held responsible for class hardware and/or software purchases that are found to be unsatisfactory, insufficient, defective, misused, or incompatible with current system setups.Visit the technical requirements page for a complete list of system and software requirements.
- Password Reset
- If your password does not work or you forgot it, click this link to reset it: student password reset.
- If you need further support, please contact the BC help desk at 954-201-7521 or helpdesk@broward.edu.
- Technical Problems
- If you need help using D2L, you can review the step-by-step tutorials
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