Welcome
"What is it [education] for? The improvement of the mind; to instruct us in all arts and sciences, in the history of the world, in the laws of nations; to enable us to understand the principles of life, and how to be useful while we live.1"
In the most general terms, the mission of Brigham Young University is "to assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life." Consistent with this mission, a BYU education should be spiritually strengthening, intellectually enlarging, and character building, thus fitting students with the skills and desire for lifelong learning and service.
It is our hope that this course, in a small way, helps fulfill the mission of BYU by giving students from around the world the opportunity to study this subject in the context of revealed gospel truth. With the advent of the Internet, truly "the world is our campus."
Once you are officially enrolled in the course, click the Begin Course button to start your learning experience.
Back to TopFrequently Asked Student Questions
The following are questions that students frequently ask. Click a question to view the answer.
- How quickly can I complete this course?
- How long do I have to complete this course?
- Do I need access to a printer?
- How do I print pages from a course?
- What if an assignment is lost?
- What programs or settings should I use on my computer for best results?
- What kind of help is available if I have trouble with course materials or assignments?
- Can I retake assignments and exams?
- Can I benefit from this course even though I am not familiar with the web?
- Can I use credit from this course to fill my graduation requirements?
- What if I experience technical problems?
- How does this course handle security issues and passwords?
- How do I take my exams?
Course Features
The following features are available in the Web course. Click a feature to view further details.
- Complete at your own speed
- You choose the time and place
- Explore course-related web sites
- Multimedia resources on CD-ROM
- Online grading
- Immediate instructor feedback
- Course progress tracking
Computer Setup
Before you begin, make sure your computer meets the minimum requirements listed here: What Equipment Do I Need?
You may need to install Apple's QuickTime software to play some of the resources for this course. This is a free download. Follow the installation directions and then return to this course when finished.
You may need to have Macromedia's Flash Player to view some of the resources for this course. This is a free download. Follow the installation directions and then return to this course when finished.
You may need to install Adobe Reader to view some of the resources for this course. This is a free download.
Library Services Brochure
The Library Services Brochure details the services provided by the library for Independent Study students enrolled in university courses.
Links to Outside Websites
The content of outside Web pages linked to this BYU course are intended to be of high quality and educational value. However, BYU cannot control the content of external links. This is the responsibility of the linked page's author. As a result, BYU's provision of external links does not imply approval, warrant the accuracy or timeliness of information, or endorse any of these outside Websites, their sponsoring agencies, organizations, views, products or services. If you should discover that there is any inappropriate information contained on any linked Web page or if you discover the linked Web page is inactive, please report it immediately to Independent Study by clicking on "Report Bad Link."(This link appears near the top of any external link pop-up window.) Otherwise, if you have questions or comments about these sites, you should contact the site owners or authors directly.