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

o        Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course

x        WECM Course

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

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. A “0” for the assignment.
3. A scholastic dishonesty report

QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS

GENERAL INFORMATION

Internet and Computer

It is the student’s responsibility to have access to a reliable computer and internet connection in order to take this class.

**This class will require extensive use of a computer and Autocad software.  It is required to have this software installed on your personal computer.

**The student must have internet service and be able to access Canvas in order to take this class. (Every day of the week)

Contacting the Instructor

You may contact the instructor via email or by calling the number listed in this syllabus.

Emails

1) Emails must be sent through Canvas or your NCTC email account.  You should not email the instructor from your personal email account.

2) All emails will be responded to within 24 hours.

3) If you need to schedule an appointment to meet, please do so by sending an email.

Grading turn-around time:

1)  Class assignments, discussions, tests:  1 Week

2)  Term Project:  2 Weeks

TESTS

Makeup Tests:

You must give me advance notice if you will be missing a test.  You must take your makeup test within 1 week of the original test (Otherwise you will receive a 0 for the test). No make-up tests are allowed the last week of the semester.  There will not be a make-up allowed for the final test.

Test Instructions:

1. Tests will be between 10-40 questions.
2. Tests will be open for 1 week only.
3. You will have 30-110 minutes to complete each test.
4. No outside materials/internet is allowed unless specified otherwise
5. Tests will be taken through Canvas.
6. Lockdown Browser will be required to take all tests.
7. Grades will be posted on Canvas for your review.

ASSIGNMENTS

Modules:

1)  Please read the “Read Me First” page before starting each module.

2) All assignments must be completed in order. 

3)  It is o.k. to work ahead in each module.

4)  All assignments must be completed on time in each module.

5)  Once modules are closed, they will not be accessible.  Any assignments not done will receive a “0”.

Late Assignments:

Course work will not be accepted late. You have time to complete your assignments and it is important that you do so. If you have a problem uploading an assignment and choose to email it to me, it must be time stamped before 11:00 p.m. on the due date.

Assignment Instructions

1. No late assignments will be accepted.  If you do not submit an assignment by the due date (posted on Canvas), you will receive a 0 for the assignment.
2. Assignments and due dates will be posted on Canvas.
3. Assignments will be submitted through Canvas unless specified otherwise.
4. If you are asked to resubmit an assignment, you must do so within one week of the request.

TERM PROJECT INSTRUCTIONS

1. The term project will start on Week 10 and is due on Week 15.
2. The term project will consists of 4 submittals.

3)  No late projects will be accepted.

4)  All term project requirements will be posted on Canvas.

5)  Term projects are mandatory.  If you do not submit a term project, you will receive an “F” for this course.

6)  It is very important to stay caught up on the term project.  If you get behind, it will be very hard to finish this project.

7)  This project will be worth 20% of your entire grade.

DISCUSSIONS

1) Discussions are a mandatory part of the course and are worth 20% of your entire grade.

2)  Initial posts will be due on Wednesday, and responses will be due on Saturday of the same week.

4)  Discussions will be graded on:

      -Word Count

      -Post addresses topic

      -Post is thorough and well written (spelling and grammar)

      -Responded to at least 2 other students with required word count.

COVID-19 Specific Syllabi Statements Fall 2020

Syllabi statement regarding potential Conversion of Onsite Classes to Online/Remote Format: North Central Texas College students should be aware that in the event of a college closure due to COVID-19, onsite classes will be converted to an online/remote format. Students should plan ahead to ensure they have access to the computer equipment (either PC, MAC, or tablet), webcam, and internet connectivity to continue their classes in an online/remote format. Please read all your official North Central Texas College student emails as the transition from onsite to online/remote might require a reorganization in your personal situation. Students will be granted a 72-hour transition and grace period. Online classes will continue as scheduled without disruption. Wear a mask, stay safe, and contact your Instructor as the situation arises. These policies and procedures were updated on July 30, 2020 and are subject to change.

Syllabi Statement Regarding Face Coverings: Per the North Central Texas College guidance on face coverings on campus, in the instructional setting, faculty and students must wear face coverings, such as masks or face shields. Students without coverings, or those who do not comply with the rules relating to face coverings, will not be able to participate in on-campus classroom activities. To request an exception to this requirement, students should contact the NCTC HR Office of Enrollment Management (ccove@nctc.edu). Failure to comply with the face coverings requirement may result in the Instructor directing the student to leave the classroom. Any student asked to leave the classroom may be referred to the student conduct officer. These policies and procedures were updated on July 30, 2020 and are subject to change.

Temporary COVID-19 Attendance Policy for Face-to-Face Meetings: We are facing an unprecedented situation in which all of us must be flexible and make prudent decisions in the best interest of our families, our campus, and our community. In light of this, North Central Texas College is temporarily establishing the requirement that faculty keep records of student attendance for face-to-face course meetings as well as a documented seating chart. In addition, students who are sick or need to quarantine should not attend classes. Students will not be required to provide formal documentation from a health care provider and will not be penalized for COVID-19 related absences when proper notification to campus health officials is made in accordance with the guidelines stated below.

Faculty will:

• Notify students about important course information and delivery changes through Canvas and campus email.

Students should:

• Provide notification to campus officials (via NCTC Daily Health Check protocol through Canvas) if they have tested positive for COVID-19 or have to quarantine so we can confirm reported absence with instructors, monitor, and assist the campus community.
• Notify instructors in advance of the absence.
• Connect with that class through Webex if the class session is being transmitted in a hybrid fashion.
• Keep up with and/or make up missed classwork or assignments.
• Submit assignments digitally through Canvas or other means as announced by your instructor.
• Work with their instructors to reschedule exams, labs, and other critical academic activities described in the course syllabus.
• Check Canvas and campus email daily to receive important announcements pertaining to the course.

During this period, faculty with face-to-face meetings will establish assigned seating/work stations to facilitate roll-taking, and, if necessary, contact tracing. Additionally, we ask all members of the College community to be attentive to their health, and safeguard others, by following the CDC’s guideline to “stay home when you are sick.” You should stay home if you have symptoms. More information on what to do if you are sick is available at the CDC’s website.

Additional NCTC information is available at http://www.nctc.edu/coronavirus/index.html