INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

OFFICE HOURS

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog

GRADING CRITERIA

** Extra Credit – 10 points can be earned to be added onto your final exam score by completing the online Beef Quality Assurance program. You will need to submit a copy of your completion certificate no later than the day of the Final Exam for credit. To access the BQA program go to www.bqaonline.org (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Additional References

http://animalscience.tamu.edu/ansc/index.htm (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

www.ansi.okstate.edu (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

www.ansi.okstate.edu/library/anright.htm (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

http://meat.tamu.edu/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

http://www.admani.com/alliancebeef/RangeProgram.htm (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered.  All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor.  It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member.  Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence.  Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work.  Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor.  A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam.  Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives.    Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is ___November 8^th ___________.

Holidays where class will not meet:
            September 3^rd  –      Labor Day

            November 21-24 –  Thanksgiving

            December 8-13 –     Final Exams

            December 14^th   -     Graduation

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).

Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc.  Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.

If you feel you have needs for services that the institution provides, please reach out to either Wayne Smith (940) 498-6207 or Yvonne Sandman (940) 668-4321.  Alternative students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 110 in Gainesville.

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.

 EXCEPT when being used as part of an instructional exercise or assignment OR

If you are expecting an emergency call during the class period, notify the instructor prior to the start of class, set your phone to vibrate and then step outside of class to take the call. This should only be used in times of emergency such as a health issues with a family member, etc.

Beyond the above exceptions, you will receive a 1 point deduction from Final Course Grade for each time a cell phone is visible.  You will be notified verbally in class, on paper after class and electronically by Canvas Mail for each infraction.

Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion. 

FIRST OFFENSE in this class will result in a ZERO grade for the assignment/project anyone found guilty of Scholastic Dishonesty. SECOND OFFENSE will be turned over to Student Services for action. Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty.  See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”. 

Science Division Chairperson