Learning community is one of the best strategies for improving student success. One type of the learning community is linked courses. The linking of SDV 100 and BUS 100 is one such learning community. Knowledge, skills and insight gained in one course will be used in the other course. Students will be working with the same group members for both courses and will have an opportunity to build relationships and strengthen communication skills while realizing the relationships of the information provided in the two courses. Ultimately, the students will be able to apply this experience and understanding throughout their educational endeavors.

For the course overviews, objectives and required course materials, please refer to the following course description page for each course.

BUS 100 Course Information
SDV 100 Course Information

These two courses are using two separate Blackboard course sites and are graded separately. You need to submit all of the assignments in each course.

There are proctored exams in both courses. You are expected to take your examinations at one of the NVCC campus Testing Centers. Be sure to allow enough time to complete your exam before the Testing Center closes; Testing Centers have specific policies relating to the administration of ELI exams. You will need to take a photo ID, your NovaConnect empl ID number, and the appropriate Exam Pass when you go to the Testing Center.  

For Testing Center locations, hours of operation and policies, click here.

For information on taking exams outside of the metropolitan area, click here.

We are here to help you succeed in this course. Occasionally questions or problems may arise. Here is how to contact me when they do:

1. Use your web browser to connect to http://www.nvcc.edu/bbstart. Follow the directions to determine your email, Blackboard and VIVA account user names and passwords.
2. Access your email account and make sure you know how to use it; you will be required to use this account for all course-related email.
3. Log on to Blackboard at http://learn.vccs.edu/.
4. Click on this course under "My Courses." Review the entire course to make sure you understand what will be required of you. Then start completing the assignments.

Please note that account generation takes approximately one week from the time of your paid registration. If you cannot log on after one week, contact the IT Help Desk. If you can log on to Blackboard, but your course isn't listed, please contact ELI or your instructor.