TXT0 FAQ
Does a TXT0 class mean that there is no textbook?
No. The TXT0 designation means students are not required to pay for course learning materials. Textbooks and other course materials may still be used in a TXT0 class. However, students will not need to pay to access course materials.
What about access codes required to use homework and quiz platforms?
Classes that require students to pay for access codes such as MyMathLab, MyWriting Lab, etc. should not use the TXT0 course marking.
What about equipment, tools, or supplies?
TXT0 is limited to textbooks and other course learning materials. Equipment, tools, and supplies are not considered course learning materials. TXT0 classes may require students to buy non-course learning materials such as equipment, tools and supplies.
Who designates a class as TXT0?
The instructor of record is solely responsible for indicating that their class is TXT0.
What should I do if a TXT0 class requires me to purchase a textbook?
First, mention it to the instructor. In rare instances, an instructor might have been replaced at the last minute and the new instructor may be unaware that the course was marked TXT0. You can also report the issue to the OER lead on your campus.
Why can't all classes be TXT0?
For the most part, instructors have the freedom to select the textbooks they believe best supports their course learning objectives. There are many Open Educational Resources (OER) nowadays that instructors can evaluate as a replacements for commercial textbooks. However, depending on the subject matter being taught, OER may not always be readily available, or it may not be packaged in a way that can easily replace a commercial textbook. The lack of published OER is often the reason for why a class is not TXT0.
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