This paper presents the methods and results of delivering a basic Statics course to Pellissippi State Technical Community College (PSTCC) students located in Knoxville, Tennessee over the Internet. All aspects of the course, including textbook, lectures, class meetings, student discussions, homework and tests were conducted through the Internet. The online course material included animations, simulations, narrations, and graphics. Homework and tests were also conducted over the Internet. For comparison purposes, a traditional Statics class was conducted by the same instructors (the authors) at PSTCC using traditional delivery methods with on-campus lectures and office hours. The two classes covered the same material at the same rate, and students took the same multiple choice tests and final exam. Both classes had access to identical course content on the Internet as well as a standard print textbook. Comparison of the test results of the two classes shows that the online delivery of basic engineering content through the Internet provides as good, if not better, education than traditional delivery methods. In summary, the online class students performed better on the exams by over a half-grade level.
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