NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Title:	Business Computer Applications
Course Prefix & Number:		BCIS1305	Section Number:	0311	Semester/Year:	2020 Spr
Semester Credit Hours:		3	Lecture Hours:	2	Lab Hours:	2
Course Description (NCTC Catalog):  Introduces and develops foundational skills in applying essential and emerging business productivity information technology tools. The focus of this course is on business productivity software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation graphics, data analytics, and business-oriented utilization of the internet.  32 lecture hours + 32 laboratory hours.
Course Prerequisite(s): High School Algebra, Geometry or Business Mathematics
Required Course Materials: SIMnet Access Card w/eText:  Cheri Manning, Catherine Manning Swinson; “Microsoft Office - A Skills Approach 2019” SIMnet access card Access Card should be purchased through IncludEd at time of enrollment Access Card includes eText  MOS Voucher for Final Exam Purchased by student before end of semester Cost based on where purchased ($75.00 to $130.00) Must purchase at least two days before Final Exam Reminder announcement will be posted the week before the Final Exam Internet Access    MS Office 2019 software which includes MS Access (Professional version only) MS Access software needed for one assignment Students need to plan ahead to locate a computer with MS Access to complete the Access Challenge project Verify software is on personal computer If not, check with local library If not, check if a family member has is on their computer If not, ask a friend An internet connection is needed as well Best option is the school computers (all NCTC computers have MS Access) Do not wait until the weekend the assignment is due! MS Access software is not available on MAC computers MS Access is not included in the Student Version of MS Office Recommended Course Materials: Flash drive:  Strongly recommended students do not use the college server to store your documents Notebook and pen:  Notetaking

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:		Manuel Trevino, Jr.
Campus/Office Location:	IT Career Connection Center, room 102                                          (Online office Hours are available by appointment)
Telephone Number:	940-498-6440   extension 6516   *
E-mail Address:	mtrevino@nctc.edu   *

 * Instructor Response Time - Please allow 24 hours during the week and 48 hours on the weekend for responses

Any complaints should be discussed with the Instructor first, then with the Department Chair.

Name of Chair/Coordinator:	Susan Svane
Office Location:	Room 233
Telephone Number:	940-498-6292
E-mail Address:	ssavne@nctc.edu

 

OFFICE HOURS: 

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
9:00 – 3:00	9:00 – 3:00	9:00 – 3:00	9:00 – 3:00	Unavailable
Students should call or email for an appointment to meet during office hours.

 

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

At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1	Describe the fundamentals of information technology concepts – hardware, software, security, and privacy.
2	Demonstrate proper file management techniques to manipulate electronic files and folders in local, network, and online environments.
3	Create business documents with word processing software using spelling and grammar check, format and layout, tables, citations, graphics, and mail merge.
4	Create business documents and analyze data with spreadsheet software using (1) tables, sorting, filtering, charts and graphics, pivot tables, macros; (2) statistical, financial, logical and look-up functions and formulas; and (3) add-ins.
5	Create business multimedia presentations with presentation software using templates, lists, groups, themes, colors, clip art, pictures, tables, transitions, animation, video, charts, and views.
6	Create databases and manage data with database software using tables, fields, relationships, indexes, keys, views, queries, forms, reports, and import/export functions.
7	Integrate business software applications.
8	Use web-based technologies to conduct ethical business research.
9	Use “goal seeking” and “what-if analysis” to solve problems and make adjustments/recommendations in a business environment.

 

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements	Graded Course Elements	Percentage or Point Values
21	Chapter Lessons (23 lessons)	10%
3	Discussion Forums (4 discussions, 1 is extra credit)	10%
21	Practicum Exams (23 exams)	35%
10	Projects	15%
3	Quizzes	10%
1	Final Project	10%
1	Final Exam – MOS Certification Exam	10%
Final% A = > 89.5 B = 79.5 – 89.49 C = 69.5 – 79.49 D = 59.5 – 69.59 F = < 59.49	Grading is weighted per assignment type and is point driven. The maximum number of points may vary semester to semester.  Your total earned points per graded course element will be divided by the maximum number of points graded course element. The calculation from each element will be multiplied by assigned weighted percentage and then added together for total grade.
Grading policy may be amended during the semester at the instructor’s discretion Announcements/information disseminated during class will take precedence over the syllabus No picture taking, video recording, or audio recording unless accommodations are provided by OSD or with instructor permission   Assignment grade appeals should be made within 48 hours after the assignment is graded Overall grade appeals should be made within 48 hours after the enrolled term ends
Lowest Practicum Exam grade dropped Pop quizzes are a possibility and will be added to the weighted exam grade and can significantly improve a student’s overall exam grade
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY AND INTEGRITY VIOLATIONS Students found:  Sharing project files (SIMnet has embedded information within downloaded file which will flag student sharing and student receiving file for Integrity Violation.  If you are the individual sharing a file, it is considered collusion which is considered Academic Dishonesty.) Plagiarizing a project (VeriCite will flag plagiarism, student must correct before submitting final copy and before the final copy due date) Cheating on exams or cheating on practicum exams (exams are closed book as well all browsers and other devices) Taking exam outside of classroom without instructor permission (this does not pertain to online students since they take their exams outside the classroom) will potentially receive an “F” for the course and a report turned in the Dean for Scholastic Dishonesty.   Consequences for academic dishonesty may include: An “F” for the course  Scholastic Dishonesty report Zero on assignment

 

COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)

Assignment	Points	Due Date
Essential Skills for Microsoft Office	19	1/26/2020
Word - Chapter 1 - Getting Started with Word	16	1/26/2020
Word - Chapter 2 - Formatting Text and Paragraphs	20	1/26/2020
Word - Chapter 3 - Formatting Documents	20	1/26/2020
Discussion Forum #1 (DF #1) Extra Credit	0	2/2/2020
Word - Chapter 4 - Working with Pictures, Tables, and Charts	23	2/2/2020
Word - Chapter 5 - Working with Reports and Collaborating with Others	21	2/2/2020
Word Addendum Mailings	7	2/2/2020
Word 2019 Skills Approach - Ch 4 Challenge Yourself 4.2	25	2/5/2020
Word 365/2019 Capstone – Level 2 Writing a Research Paper	39	2/5/2020
Word Ch 1 2019	30	2/9/2020
Word Ch 2 2019	28	2/9/2020
Word Ch 3 2019	25	2/9/2020
Word Ch 4 2019	30	2/9/2020
Word Ch 5 2019	30	2/9/2020
Word Mailings	9	2/9/2020
Discussion Forum #2 (DF #2)	20	2/12/2020
Quiz 1	50	2/12/2020
Excel - Chapter 1 - Getting Started with Excel	20	2/16/2020
Excel - Chapter 2 - Formatting Cells	22	2/16/2020
Excel - Chapter 3 - Using Formulas and Functions	20	2/16/2020
Excel - Chapter 4 - Formatting Worksheets and Managing the Workbook	22	2/23/2020
Excel - Chapter 5 - Adding Charts and Analyzing Data	22	2/23/2020
Excel 2019 Skills Approach - Ch 3 Challenge Yourself 3.3	35	2/26/2020
Excel 2019 Skills Approach - Ch 5 Skill Review 5.2	27	2/26/2020
Excel Ch 1 2019	40	3/1/2020
Excel Ch 2 2019	40	3/1/2020
Excel Ch 3 2019	32	3/1/2020
Excel Ch 4 2019	37	3/1/2020
Excel Ch 5 2019	35	3/1/2020
Excel – Chapter 8 - Exploring Advanced Data Analysis	25	3/8/2020
Excel - Chapter 10 - Working with Macros	10	3/8/2020
Excel 2016 Skills Approach - Ch 8 Challenge Yourself 8.4	27	3/11/2020
Excel 2019 Skills Approach - Ch 10 Skill Review 10.2	14	3/11/2020
Excel Ch 8 2019	30	3/15/2020
Excel Ch 10 2019	19	3/15/2020
Access - Chapter 1 - Getting Started with Access	20	3/29/2020
Access - Chapter 2 - Working with Tables	19	3/29/2020
Access - Chapter 3 - Working with Forms and Reports	22	4/5/2020
Access - Chapter 4 - Using Queries and Organizing Information	22	4/5/2020
Discussion Forum #3 (DF# 3)	20	4/5/2020
Access - Chapter 5 - Exploring Advanced Tables and Queries	17	4/12/2020
Quiz 2	50	4/12/2020
Access 2019 Skills Approach - Ch 2 Skill Review 2.1	33	4/15/2020
Access 2019 Skills Approach - Ch 4 Fix It 4.6	14	4/15/2020
Office 2016 Integrated Applications – Project 2 Word, Access, Excel	42	4/15/2020
Access Ch 1 2019	40	4/19/2020
Access Ch 2 2019	29	4/19/2020
Access Ch 3 2019	32	4/19/2020
Access Ch 4 2019	25	4/19/2020
Access Ch 5 2019	25	4/19/2020
PowerPoint - Chapter 1 - Getting Started with PowerPoint	19	4/26/2020
PowerPoint - Chapter 2 - Adding Content to Slides	23	4/26/2020
Emerging Technology Topic	-	4/26/2020
Quiz 3	50	4/26/2020
Discussion Forum #4 (DF #4)	20	4/29/2020
Final Project – Emerging Technology	100	5/3/2020
PowerPoint - Chapter 3 - Formatting Presentations	21	5/3/2020
PowerPoint - Chapter 4 - Managing and Delivering Presentations	20	5/3/2020
PowerPoint Ch 1 2019	32	5/10/2020
PowerPoint Ch 2 2019	30	5/10/2020
PowerPoint Ch 3 2019	29	5/10/2020
PowerPoint Ch 4 2019	30	5/10/2020
MOS Certification Exam (taken at a CertiPort Testing Center)	100	5/11 thru 5/14/2020

 Tip for success: Do not wait until the last minute to complete assignments.  When you wait until the last minute, you are not allowing for technical issues, personal issues, and/or the correct amount of time to complete your work.

 

All due dates are subject to change.  It is the student’s responsibility to know when assignments open and are due.

 

GENERAL CLASSROOM CONDUCT AND COURSE INFORMATION

 

It is the student’s responsibility to familiarize themselves with the student learning management system, Canvas, as well as the student online skill assessment, SIMnet (McGraw-Hill).

Announcements 

Announcements will be distributed through Canvas throughout the semester. Announcements contain information about the course, upcoming assignment due dates, help with projects, as well as information about SIMnet. If you cannot view the videos in the Announcements, please update Flash to your specific browser.

To receive announcement notifications through email, you will need to modify your Canvas account notification settings.  Click on “Account” in the top left corner and then select notifications.  Locate “Announcement” and then click on the check mark and verify it has a green box around it to push the notification to your preferred email address.

Students may be notified of pop quizzes through the Announcements.  Students are encouraged to check announcements at least twice a week. 

Assignment Content and Types

There are many assignments in this course.  The course is set up through the Modules in Canvas.  Students should not rely on the Dashboard or Calendar to keep up with assignments.  Videos are provided to help students projects, quizzes, and for required question in most discussion forums.

• Chapter Lessons
  • 23 Chapter Lessons (7 Word, 7 Excel, 5 Access, 4 PowerPoints)
  • Two lowest exam grades dropped (21 graded, Canvas drops two lowest grades after each exam is taken, not at the end of the semester)
  • Open at start of semester with staggered due dates
  • Must complete “Let Me Try” option for grade
• Discussion Forums
  • 4 Discussion Forums
  • 1^st Discussion Forum is extra credit (0 points)
  • 3 Discussion Forums for grade (20 points each)
  • Open at start of semester with staggered due dates
  • Requires an original reply with 100 word minimum and 2 replies to other students (see rubric)
• Practicum Exams
  • 23 Practicum Exams (5 Word exams, 5 Excel exams, 4 Access exams, 4 PowerPoints exams)
  • Two lowest exam grades dropped (21 graded, Canvas drops two lowest grades after each exam is taken, not at the end of the semester)
  • Closed book
  • Review Chapter Lessons in Library to prepare for Practicum Exams
  • Must be completed within the time frame assigned
  • 30 minutes to complete with the exception of 1 exam has 40 minutes
  • 2 attempts per question
  • If you think you need more time, please contact instructor prior to taking exam
• Projects
  • 4 Projects (3 in SIMnet, 1 in Canvas)
  • Help videos provided for three Challenge Projects
  • Project information and video provided for Final Project in PowerPoint as well as detailed information in the PowerPoint module
  • Final Project is worth approximately 13% of overall grade
• Quizzes
  • 3 quizzes - multiple choice/TF, 10 to 25 questions
  • No make-up exams
  • Open book
  • Must be completed within the time frame assigned
  • Once exam is open, student must complete
• Final Exam
  • MOS Certification Exam – 1 software (choose from Word, Excel, or Access)
  • Student must purchase MOS voucher at least two days before scheduled Final Exam
  • Must be taken during finals week
  • Final Exam is worth 10% of the student’s overall grade
  • Information will be announced and is found in the Final Exam module
  • Make appointment to take at IT Career Connection Center, Colleen – 940-498-6440

Assignment Help and Course Questions

Questions are welcome!

• Review the FAQ found on the Front Page of Canvas for quick answers to avoid instructor answering general email questions
• Do not email entire class (see information under “Contacting Your Instructor”)

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Questions should be:

• Specific
• Not generalized (“I am confused and do not get it”)
• Questions are generally answered within 24 hours during work week

Emails sent after 12:00 p.m. on Friday may not be answered until the following Monday.  If instructor has not responded to email within the aforementioned period, resend email through Canvas. 

When having assignment difficulty (be sure this is not a computer or software issue):

• Email instructor with the specific issue
• Send a screen-shot before the assignment due date
• Refer to rules under “Contacting Your Instructor” in syllabus

If the problem is on the instructor side, then the instructor should resolve the issue within 24 hours and will provide extra time if there is instructor error. No special consideration will be given to students who do not provide a screen shot and email before the assignment due date.

If you as the student choose to wait until the day the assignment is due and experience problems, you bear the responsibility of your choices. 

Students waiting to complete assignments at the last minute, do not receive “grace” because of computer glitches (this includes thunderstorms, tornados, loss of electricity), software issues, and/or connectivity issues, unless there are campus-wide difficulties.

For extra help such as Tutoring for specific MS programs, please check with the Student Success Center, room 186 in Corinth.

Assignment Schedule

The course syllabus provides a schedule of when assignments are due.  Assignments will not be due on the same day of the week, refer to course schedule and announcements to verify due dates.  Please print a copy of the course syllabus for your records.  The instructor also provides a copy of an assignment schedule arranged by due date.  Students are encouraged to print and keep a copy of the assignment schedule.  Please review the first week’s course announcements to locate a copy of the BCIS Assignment Schedule.

 

Classroom Behavior

The expectation is that you, as college students, will learn to modify the behavior of your peers through the channels available in your contextual universe.  If the instructor is forced to manage your behavior, such will be accomplished via the following procedure:

1. You will be warned by the instructor that your behavior is not acceptable
2. You will be told to leave class and not return until:

1. 1. You have met with the Dean of Students
   2. You have signed a letter of probation
   3. The Dean of Students notifies the instructor that you have done ‘a’ and ‘b’, and that you may return to class.                  (Continued on next page)

3. A third event will result in your probation becoming suspension and you will be removed from the class permanently

Face-to-face/Hybrid classes:  No cell phones out when instructor is lecturing.  Student may be dismissed from class and/or be counted as absent for the day.

Computer Issues and Help Desk Information

Canvas - When having difficulty with software or your computer, keep in mind the instructor cannot fix your computer or the software utilized.  If you have difficulty opening Canvas:

• Contact https://ecampushelpdesk.nctc.edu/hc/en-us/categories/200109234-Students helpdesk
• If NCTC webpage is down, go to https://nctc.instructure.com.  

SIMnet - If a student is having access issues with SIMnet:

• Contact SIMnet by calling 1-800-331-5094
• Go to http://mhhe.com/simnethelp/
• To access SIMnet assignments outside of the classroom, go to https://nctcbcis.simnetonline.com/
• Know SIMnet username and password

No special consideration will be given to students that do not provide a screen shot of the error message/problem (must include time stamp) and provide a reference number or copy of email that assistance has been requested before the time the assignment is due.

Contacting Your Instructor

Students are expected to observe appropriate online as well as face-to-face communication etiquette when addressing fellow classmates as well as your instructor.  Your instructor understands the frustration of trying to figure out assignments, difficult instructions, and wants to help you out. If you have a question about an assignment:

• Send an email through the Canvas Inbox
• It is inappropriate to send an from a personal email or school email

The Canvas Inbox allows your instructor to:

• See your name
• Which course you are in
• Does not get lost in spam
• Emails from a different address may not get answered in a timely manner

It is inappropriate to email the entire class! 

• A reply is sent only to the one who sent the email
• Your problem is none of their business and vice versa
• Other students do not need extra emails to filter through
• It is a form of collusion (Scholastic Dishonesty issue)
• It is their responsibility to send an email on their behalf

Before sending an email to your instructor:

• Address instructor appropriately (Mrs. or Professor)   

2. 1. Use appropriate grammar               (Continued on next page)

• No emails resembling text messages
• No playing the blame game
• Be mindful of the tone your emails present (it is a written record)

Your instructor works to answer all emails within a 24-hour time-frame during the work week.  Emails sent after 12:00 p.m. on Friday may not be answered until Monday. If an email has not been answered within the time-frame stated, please resend the email. 

Course Information and Software

College education is intended to broaden the student’s knowledge base.  Any and all material read, discussed, heard, or observed is subject to being referenced on an examination.  Do not expect the body of knowledge to be narrowed by “reviews” from which test questions will be selected. 

Dropping/Withdrawing from a Course

Dropping a course is completed before the official date of record (approximately 2 weeks after classes begin).  Withdrawing from a course is done after the official date of record and will result in a “W” on the student’s transcript.  The decision to drop or withdraw from a course is a personal decision.  

Before dropping the course:

• Contact your instructor to let them know
• Verify the drop date

It is the student responsibility to initiate withdrawing from the course, not the instructors, even for excessive absences. Students may go to http://www.nctc.edu/current-students/drop-withdrawcourse.html and review steps to be completed in order to drop or withdraw from a course.

Exam Information (absent for exam and extra time)

A student that is compelled to be absent when a test is given:

• Will petition instructor, in advance (before exam is given)
• Must provide original documentation (such as doctor’s note or urgent care facility note) for excused absence and receive permission to take the exam at a different time
• Student will need to schedule with closest NCTC testing center
• If student does not keep the newly assigned time to retake exam, then student forfeits right to retake exam
• This information applies to exams only and does not apply to any other assignments

 

Face-to-face students:  if you are too sick to attend class, you will need a doctor’s note or urgent care facility note to retake exam(s).  You do not have permission to take exam(s) at home.  If you are too sick to attend class, then you should be too sick to take the exam(s) at home.

 

Practicum exams are closed book.  If a student needs extra time for an exam, then the student must contact instructor prior to taking exams and schedule a time to take the exam with instructor on the Corinth campus.

Make-up exams are not considered late assignments.  Please refer to the paragraph Late or Make-up Assignments found in this section below.      

 

Grades

• Grades will be posted in Canvas 
• SIMnet grades should sync within 30 minutes in Canvas
• If there is a technology glitch, allow a few days for grades to sync
• Allow up to two weeks for Discussion Forums and Final Project to be graded
• No extra credit or redoing of assignments unless instructor initiated for all students  

Leeway/latitude is built throughout the course by:

• Dropping the two lowest practicum exam grades
• Dropping the two lowest chapter lesson grades
• Ability to submit the first three projects twice before due date
• Two chances during practicum exam per skill set
• Limited scheduled extra credit assignments

It is the student responsibility to keep track of their grades during the semester.  There are two grades that will have a full letter grade impact each on student grades, which are:

• Final Project - Emerging Technology
  • 10% of overall grade
  • Read directions found in the PowerPoint 2019 module
  • Review FAQs about the Final Project
• Final Exam
  • 10% of overall grade
  • Taken during week of finals
  • MOS Certification (choose one:  Word, Excel, Access)
  • Must be taken at an authorized Certiport Testing Facility (one on Corinth campus)
  • Required
  • Student responsible for purchasing MOS voucher

If you have a question about an assignment grade, email instructor through Canvas. 

• Students should verify grades as they are posted
• Contact instructor within 48 hours after grades are posted
• Instructor will review discrepancy in grades and respond within 48 hours

If grades are not posted after allowed time, please email instructor through Canvas.  Refer to the grading scale found under Grading Criteria on the second page of this Course Syllabus.  The grading scale is final.  No more rounding will be allowed. 

ATTENTION:  Students emailing and requesting extra credit or bumping of their grade at any time during the semester may receive the following response to their email,

“The request for extra credit, resubmitting an assignment, reduction of points for late submission, submitting a late assignment, making up an exam, and/or bumping your grade is inappropriate.  This appeal asks the instructor to provide you special favor over other students.  This is a class integrity issue and against policy.  Students should not reduce their own integrity by requesting an instructor to modify policy via an unfair request.” 

Keep in mind, your instructor does not give grades, your instructor records grades and all students should be held to the same standard.

Late or Make-up Assignments

• No late work accepted!  No excuses!
• No make-up or redo assignments
• All course assignments (except exams) opened at the beginning of the semester with staggered due dates
• Required work not completed by due dates will not be allowed after due date (example:  due at 11:59 means 11:59, not 11:59:01) (plan accordingly)
• No reduction of points for late assignments because there are no late assignments accepted
• Students will receive a zero for any and all late assignments.  

Each semester, students email a second or minute after an assignment deadline has passed.  It is unfair to other students for me to accept late work, regardless of pleas about how "hard" you worked and "it's only a few seconds" late.  To hold all students to the same standards, one minute late = late = zero.

The following statement bears repeating again.  If you as the student choose to wait until the day the assignment is due and experience problems, you bear the responsibility of your choices. 

SIMnet and IncludEd

“Inclusive Access is a partnership between NCTC and McGraw-Hill Education, to provide the best learning resources on the first day of class. Students can gain access to McGraw-Hill’s adaptive online platforms with the latest version of the eBook at a discount. If students would like to purchase a physical copy of the textbook, they can order a discounted loose-leaf version through the bookstore.”

SIMnet works best with Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.  Do not use Internet Explorer to complete SIMnet assignments.  Students must verify that Adobe Flash is downloaded and available for use in their preferred browser.  This is true for videos added to the Announcements and Discussion Forums.  

 

Google Chrome requires students to take it a step further by granting permission through Google settings. Once you have downloaded Flash while in Chrome browser, select the menu option (3 vertical dots) next to address bar located at the very top right corner, then select "Settings" from the menu options, click on "Show Advanced Settings" at the bottom, under "Privacy" select "Content Settings", and finally scroll until you find "Flash" and click on the radio button option "Allow Sites to Run Flash" (see image below to show settings).

 

ATTENDANCE POLICY

 

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)

Absences

Students absent (excused or unexcused) for TEN classes may receive an “F” for the course or be dropped from the course for classes that meet twice a week for a full semester. 

Students absent (excused or unexcused) for FIVE classes may receive an “F” for the course or be dropped from the course for classes that meet once a week for a full semester or twice a week for an 8-week semester. 

Online Students:  Chapter Lesson assignments and Practicum Exams will be used to determine regular attendance for online students and the FIVE classes missed will apply for absences.  

 

IMPORTANT DATES

 

 

Martin Luther King Day - College closed January 20

Spring Break – College closed March 16-21

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is April 3

Final Exams – May 11-16

Term Ends – May 16

 

DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)

 

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.

CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)________        

☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

Communication Mathematics Creative Arts American History Government/Political Science

☐ ☐ ☐   ☐

Life and Physical Science Language, Philosophy & Culture Social and Behavioral Sciences Component Area Option

 

REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)

 

☐  ☐  ☐

Critical Thinking Communication  Empirical and Quantitative

☐  ☐  ☐

Teamwork  Personal Responsibility Social Responsibility

 

COURSE TYPE

 

☒          Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)

☐          Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course 

☐          WECM Course

 

STUDENT HANDBOOK

 

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

 

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

 

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

 

Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:

1. An “F” for the course
2. Scholastic Dishonesty report
3. Zero on assignment

 

 

QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS

Name of Chair/Coordinator:	Susan Svane
Office Location:	Corinth, Room 233
Telephone Number:	940-498-6292
E-mail Address:	ssvane@nctc.edu
Name of Instructional Dean:	Debbie Huffman
Office Location:	Gainesville
Telephone Number:	940-668-3357
E-mail Address:	dhuffman@nctc.edu