Information Technology &
Curriculum Resources (IT/CRC)

Credit By Exam (CBE) - Policies & Procedures

1. Computer & Software Compatibility
   1. Must have supported computer hardware and software with School of Nursing (SON) and Blackboard (BB):
      1. Computer Requirements for Nursing Students: http://nursing.uthscsa.edu/ComputerRequirements.shtml
      2. Software Compatibility issues
         1. JAVA:  Must have the right Java which is version 1.6
            Java Security Certificate – After logging in to the Blackboard Learning System, you may be prompted to accept a Java Security Certificate. You must click YES or ALWAYS to ensure that Learning System functionality using Java will work properly in your browser.
            JAVA help files:
            1. Sun Java & MS Java Help: http://nursing.uthscsa.edu/BB/Sun_Java_and_MS_Java.pdf
            2. Java Check: http://nursing.uthscsa.edu/BB/Java-Check.pdf
            3. To manually update Java: http://nursing.uthscsa.edu/BB/Manually_update_Java.pdf
         2. Virus Protection: The software can be obtained from the SON Help Desk 210-567-0680 if you are in the SAT area.  Otherwise, you need to get the most updated version and recommended version which is Symantec Anti-Virus 10.1.5
         3. Pop-up Blockers disabled while in BB.
            The Blackboard Learning System sometimes uses small browser windows to deliver requested content. Some pop-up blockers incorrectly interpret these small windows as pop-ups and block them. If you have installed a pop-up blocker, turn it off while using the Learning System.
   2. Must have successfully perform a Blackboard compatibility and requirement checks prior to log-in:
      1. Browser Tune-up: http://www.webct.com/tuneup/viewpage?name=tuneup_start
      2. Browser Check:
         Before Logging in, it is highly recommended that you perform a browser check to see if your computer is properly configured to use the Blackboard Learning System.
         1. Go to https://webct6.uthscsa.edu
         2. Click on the Log-in button
         3. To the right of the Log In box, click on the “Check Browser” button.
         4. If you receive all green checkmarks, then proceed to log-in.
         5. If you get any red Xs please contact the SON Help Desk 567-0680 for assistance.
2. Account Access
   1. Student(s) must have an active UTHSCSA Domain Account (such as email) barring any holds.  (Holds can disable access and make it hard for IT to resolve such issues).
   2. If a student does not have an account, they will need to contact the registrar at 210-567-2668
   3. Faculty must submit a ticket request and send the student name(s), UTHSCSA email(s) and which course(s) for the scheduled CBE(s) to sonwebadmin@uthscsa.edu with ample time to set-up and verify BB account(s).
   4. Once accounts are established, faculty will notify student(s).
   5. Student(s) must be able to log in successfully at least 2 hours before exam.
      
3. Security issues
   1. Proctor Password for the exam must only be given to the proctor and not the student. When the student accesses the exam, the proctor needs to type in the password.
      
4. Review SON BB Help for additional help and  information: http://nursing.uthscsa.edu/BB/help.shtml

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