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Welcome to the Office of Distance Education (ODE)

The Office of Distance Education is the online and distance education portal at the FIU College of Engineering and Computing. The college offers online and distance learning courses in support of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Courses and materials are made available through a learning management system and can be accessed online anytime, anywhere. Courses are delivered via on-demand streaming video learning format. —Cost Benefit Analysis

Why take our courses?

For the convenience and flexibility of accessing courses anytime, anywhere. Complete courses from the comfort of your home or as a transient student from another University. Avoid taking time off of work or other life responsibilities. Courses taught by the College’s renowned faculty - receive the same credit, instruction, and course material as on-campus students. Go the distance with ODE and apply or register today!

Engineering & Computing courses in:

• Biomedical Engineering
• Computing & Information Sciences
• Construction Management
• Engineering Management
• Civil & Environmental Eng. (US News Ranked #94)
• Electrical & Computer Eng. (US News Ranked #135)
• Mechanical & Materials Engineering
• FE Review for Engineers

Student Benefits

• Courses feature recordings of the same on-campus lectures - pause/fast-forward/increase playback speed
• Access lecture videos, on-demand
• Ability to review and repeat lectures multiple times for comprehension of material
• Complete your degree ahead of schedule
• Improved grades and retention of material
• Avoid commuting to campus weekly (cost benefits)
• Not having to physically attend class weekly

Faculty Services

• Assist in course content management/instructional design
• Proctoring/coordination of exams
• Pre-recording of class lectures
• Classroom media support and equipment training
• Technical support of course delivery
• Returning of graded assignments and exams
• Faculty and student support services
• Arranging of web conference sessions
• LMS and instructional technology training