INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

OFFICE HOURS

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

GRADING CRITERIA

The final course grade will be determined on the basis of the combined performance in both lab and lecture.

OVERALL COURSE GRADES ARE DETERMINED AS FOLLOWS:

A = 900 + total points

B = 800 – 899 total points

C = 700 – 799 total points

D = 600 – 699 total points

F = 0 – 599 total points

EXTRA CREDIT IS NOT GIVEN

·    Bonus questions are sometimes made available.  These will be the student’s ONLY opportunity to acquire extra points in the course

·    Extra Credit assignments are not given to ANY student for ANY reason

Grades WILL NOT be given out over the phone or via personal email, nor will grades be discussed with any individual other than the student. All grades will be recorded in CANVAS, so students can monitor their grades using CANVAS grades.  Due to bonus points sometimes being given in Canvas the percent average calculated by CANVAS is often incorrect.  Students should look at the point total and divide by the total possible points at the time to determine a current percent grade.  In the end the point total is what determines the grade – NOT the percent calculated by CANVAS.

COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates). 

This is a tentative schedule and is subject to change.  Notice will be given in class of any changes made making regular attendance a MUST in order to stay up to date.

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 ___April 4, 2019____.

ADDITIONAL ATTENDANCE & COURSE SPECIFIC POLICIES:

Students should attend class regularly to stay current on material and deadlines.

In the event of an absence the student must contact the instructor in order to determine IF the absence is valid and material/assignments can be obtained.  If it is determined that a student has a valid absence, please note that quizzes/tests may be in a different format and must be completed at the time determined by the instructor.  No make-ups are given for attendance quizzes.

Students should contact the instructor immediately (right when it happens) upon encountering any issues with computer failure, course availability, etc. so that it does not interfere with pending deadlines.

Students who elect to quit working in the course or who decide to no longer attend are required to complete a drop slip with the Registrar’s Office.  Students who fail to complete a drop slip will accumulate a grade of “0” on all incomplete assignments which could lead to a final grade of F.

THE INSTRUCTOR RETAINS THE RIGHT TO DROP STUDENTS FROM THE COURSE WHO HAVE EXCESSIVE ABSENCES OR FAIL TO MEET THE ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS OF THE COURSE.

During exams/quizzes/lab exams: 

Students are not allowed to leave once an exam has started.  All electronic devices will be stored away during exams/quizzes.  If you utilize any device during an exam/quiz (lab or lecture), academic dishonesty procedures will be followed.

Laboratory Attendance:

Laboratory attendance is REQUIRED.  Students should be punctual; chronic tardiness is unacceptable. Students are expected to remain in the laboratory for the duration of the scheduled class period. Students who have schedule conflicts need to drop and enroll at a later date when they are able to attend the course for the duration of the scheduled period.  Students who cannot attend the laboratory regularly will be required to drop the course. DO NOT ASK TO ARRIVE LATE AND LEAVE EARLY.  Students must be on time and present for the duration of the laboratory class to receive the attendance code necessary to complete any lab follow-up quizzes.

Expectations for Laboratory Attendance/Behavior:

1.   You must be punctual. A roll sheet will be signed each time you attend lab. You must be present at the beginning of lab to sign the roll sheet.

2.   NO FOOD OR DRINK will be permitted in the laboratory. Students will store food or drink in their bags or leave them in their vehicle.

3.   STUDENTS ARE TO BE PREPARED WHEN THEY ARRIVE! You should have the proper materials for class and should have the material ready for the day. Do not arrive and then ask to go retrieve or print the necessary materials. Students will be instructed before each week what material should be studied prior to coming to the laboratory. This is intended to prepare the student to make the most of the time allowed in the laboratory session. There will be a significant amount of material to cover each lab during the allotted time. It will be imperative to come to class having looked over what will be covered to be successful in the lab.

4.   You must attend the lab section in which you are enrolled.

5.   Students are expected to clean their lab tables and area before exiting the room. Laboratory items (models, microscopes, etc.) should be returned to their proper locations neatly. 

THE INSTRUCTOR RETAINS THE RIGHT TO DISMISS ANY STUDENT WHO EXHIBITS BEHAVIORS DISTRACTIVE TO THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT (i.e. talking while the instructor is providing instructions or lecture; entering or leaving room while the instructor is providing instruction/lecture, inappropriate use of cell phone, etc.).

PLEASE SILENCE YOUR ELECTRONIC DEVICES during lecture and lab.

PLEASE use CANVAS as your first method of contact for the course.

No guests are allowed in the classroom/laboratory. 

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) 668-3300.  Alternative students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 111 in Gainesville.

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

o Communication

o Mathematics  

• Life and Physical Science

o Language, Philosophy & Culture

o Creative Arts

o American History

o Government/Political Science

o Social and Behavioral Sciences

o Component Area Option

 REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)

• Critical Thinking
• Communication
• Empirical and Quantitative
• Teamwork

o  Personal Responsibility

o  Social Responsibility

STUDENT HANDBOOK

STUDENT SUPPORT/SUCCESS

EARLY ALERT/CARES REPORTS

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