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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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Basic Computer Aided Drafting
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Course Prefix & Number:
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DFTG 1309
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Section Number:
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340
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Semester/Year:
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SP24
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Semester Credit Hours:
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3
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Lecture Hours:
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32
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Lab Hours:
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32
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
An introduction to computer-aided drafting. Emphasis is placed on setup; creating and modifying geometry; storing and retrieving predefined shapes; placing, rotating, and scaling objects, adding text and dimensions, using layers, coordinate systems, and plot/print to scale.
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Course Prerequisite(s): None
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Required Course Materials:
Required Book:
Tutorial Guide to AutoCAD 2024
Author: Shawna LockhartLinks to an external site.
ISBN: 978-1-63057-606-6
Required Software:
· Autocad 2024 installed on your personal computer (This can be downloaded for free)
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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D. Preston Kash
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Campus/Office Location:
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Corinth/Office hours will be online.
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Phone number
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940.597.1319
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E-mail Address:
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(dkash@nctc.edu)
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OFFICE HOURS
**Office hours will be posted on Canvas.
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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5:00-7:00 pm
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5:00-7:00 pm
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5:00-7:00 pm
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- Please check Canvas for the most up-to-date office hours.
- Please email me to schedule a meeting. (Meetings can also be scheduled through Cisco Webex on Canvas)
- Any questions sent on Saturday or Sunday will be answered on Monday.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Identify terminology and basic functions used with CAD software.
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Use CAD hardware and software to create, organize, display, and plot/print working drawings.
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Use file management techniques.
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GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage
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Varies
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Class Assignments
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40
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Varies
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Discussions
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20
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3
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Exams
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20
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1
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Term Project
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20
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Grading Criteria
90-100 A
80-89.99-B
70-79.99-C
60-69.99-D
59.99 and Below-F
TENTATIVE COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates)
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Week #
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Class Dates
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Assignments
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INTRODUCTION WEEK
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Week 1
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Tuesday, 16JAN
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Class Begins
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Sunday, 21JAN
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Syllabus Quiz Due
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MODULE #1
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Week 2
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Wednesday, 24JAN
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Week 2: Discussion
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Sunday, 28JAN
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Pre-Test Due (N/A)
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Week 3
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Wednesday, 31JAN
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Week 3: Discussion
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Sunday, 04FEB
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Week 3: Drawing Exercise 1
Week 3: Reading/Video Quiz
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Week 4
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Wednesday, 07FEB
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Week 4: Discussion
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Sunday, 11FEB
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Week 4: Drawing Exercise 2
Week 4: Reading/Video Quiz
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Week 5
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Wednesday, 14FEB
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Week 5: Discussion
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Sunday, 18FEB
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Week 5: Drawing Exercise 3
Week 5: Reading/Video Quiz
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Week 6
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Sunday, 25FEB
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Week 6: Free Style Drawing 1
Week 6: Exam #1
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MODULE #2
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Week 7
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Wednesday, 28FEB
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Week 7 Discussion
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Sunday, 03MAR
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Week 7: Reading/Video Quiz
Week 7: Drawing Exercise 4
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Week 8
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Wednesday, 06MAR
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Week 8: Discussion
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Sunday, 10MAR
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Week 8: Reading/Video Quiz
Week 8: Drawing Exercise 5
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Spring Break
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Week 10
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Wednesday, 20MAR
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Week 10: Discussion
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Sunday, 24MAR
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Week 10: Reading/Video Quiz
Week 10: Drawing Exercise 6
Week 10: Term Project (Step 1)
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Week 11
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Sunday, 31MAR
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Week 11: Free Style Drawing 2
Week 11: Exam #2
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MODULE #3
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Week 12
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Monday, 01APR
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Last day to Withdraw and receive a “W”
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Wednesday, 03APR
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Week 12: Discussion
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Sunday, 07APR
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Week 12: Reading/Video Quiz
Week 12: Drawing Exercise 7
Week 12: Term Project (Step 2)
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Week 13
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Sunday, 14APR
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Week 13: Reading/Video Quiz
Week 13: Drawing Exercise 8
Week 13: Term Project (Step 3)
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Week 14
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Sunday, 21APR
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Week 14: Reading/Video Quiz
Week 14: Printing Assignment
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Week 15
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Sunday, 28APR
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Week 15: Term Project Due
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MODULE #4
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Week 16
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Wednesday, 01MAY
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Week 16: Discussion
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Sunday, 05MAY
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Week 16: Drawing Exercise 9
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Week 17
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Wednesday, 08MAY
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Week 17: Exam #3
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Friday, 10MAY
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End of Semester
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**This is a tentative schedule and is subject to change as the instructor deems necessary.
** Numbers of Assignments are subject to change.
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)
Each student must make every effort to attend class. This is even true for online classes. Online classes have weekly discussion questions that must be completed on specified days. This is how, in part, your attendance is measured online. These discussion questions are assigned weekly and cannot be made up.
If a student misses more than 25% of a class, the contact hours will be considered not to have been met and the student will be automatically given a failing grade and dropped from the class. In face-to-face and hybrid classes this is your physical presence, in online, as mentioned this is through discussions and other weekly activities.
**Providing all assignments for the first six weeks is mandatory. If these assignments are not completed by the end of the sixth week, the instructor will drop the student and notify financial aid.
**If a student does not submit 5 or more assignments, they can be dropped from the class or receive an “F” for the class.
**Submitting a final project is mandatory. If a student does not submit a final project, they will receive an “F” for the class.
**Participation in discussions is mandatory.
**Providing assignments on time is mandatory.
**Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is 01APR.
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)________
o Communication
o Mathematics
o 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)
o Critical Thinking
o Communication
o Empirical and Quantitative
o Teamwork
o Personal Responsibility
o Social Responsibility
COURSE TYPE
o Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
o Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
x 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:
- An “F” for the course.
- A “0” for the assignment.
- A scholastic dishonesty report
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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James Zachary Ouchley
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Office Location:
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Corinth Room 333
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Telephone Number:
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940-365-7421
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E-mail Address:
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jouchley@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Darrell D. Smith
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Office Location:
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Champion Circle
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-7731 (x1101)
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E-mail Address:
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ddsmith@nctc.edu
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GENERAL INFORMATION FOR ONLINE CLASSES (SPRING 2022)
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 48 hours.
Grading turn-around time:
1) Weekly Assignments: 2 Weeks
2) Semester Projects: 3 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:
- Tests will be between 10-40 questions.
- Tests will be open for 1 week only.
- You will have 15-110 minutes to complete each test.
- No outside materials/internet is allowed unless specified otherwise
- Tests will be taken through Canvas.
- Lockdown Browser may be required to take tests.
- 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
- 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.
- Assignments and due dates will be posted on Canvas.
- Assignments will be submitted through Canvas unless specified otherwise.
- If you are asked to resubmit an assignment, you must do so within one week of the request.
- If you have life circumstances that are preventing you from completing your assignments, you must notify me by email and schedule an office visit or phone call.
- Extensions to assignments may be given under special circumstances. The instructor must approve the extension, and extensions will be no longer than 1 week after the initial due date. (A student will not be given more than 2 extensions unless there are extreme circumstances).
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 Friday of the same week.
3) Discussions will be graded on:
- a) Initial post: (6 points total)
-Word Count: 1
0 words minimum. (4 points)
-Post addresses topic. Post is thorough and well written (spelling and grammar). (2 points)
- b) Responses: (4 points total)
-Student has responded to at least 2 other student’s post (2 points)
-Word count: 50 words each. (2 points)
*Changes or updates to this syllabus may be made during the semester. These changes will be posted on Canvas.
COVID-19 Specific Syllabi Statements Spring 2022
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 or other health related crisis, 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. Contact your Instructor as the situation arises. These policies and procedures were updated on July 27, 2021 and are subject to change as conditions 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 are not required to wear face coverings, such as masks or face shields. In May, Texas Governor Gregg Abbott released an Executive Order prohibiting Government entities from mandating the use of masks. As a political subdivision of the State of Texas, NCTC will follow the Governor’s Executive Order for Government entities and effective immediately NCTC is no longer mandating the use of masks while on campus. This order does not mean that you cannot choose to wear a mask, rather it is no longer allowed to be mandated. These policies and procedures were updated on May 19, 2021 and are subject to change.
Return to Standard Attendance Protocol for Face-to-Face Meetings: In Spring 2020, we faced an unprecedented situation in which all of us had to 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 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 the Spring 2022 semester, 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.htmlLinks to an external site.