If a course is taught online and that same course is taught in a traditional classroom during the a semester, should they have the same timeframe for completion? We are considering offering a few classes online in the fall. We will also be offering those same classes in a traditional classroom setup. Should the classes be consistent with the same start date, assignment dates and exam dates, and end date? Is that reasonable or does it matter? Also, the number of credits for a course is dependent upon the percentage of contact lecture hours vs. lab hours. Would a course that is taught online have the same number of credits as the course being taught in the tradtional classroom? Is this something that is determined by the accrediting agency of the school?