INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

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

GRADING CRITERIA

Grade Scale:   90 – 100% = A;   80 – 89% = B; 70 – 79% = C;  60 – 69% = D;  Below 60% = F

COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (TENTATIVE EXAM SCHEDULE)

Method of Study: As this is an online course, students are responsible for their own learning. Since there is no traditional class time, students are expected to effectively prepare for all exams, including the final exam, by reviewing the textbook sections, viewing all assigned course videos, completing online homework assignments prior to their due dates, using a scientific calculator, and completing any other assignments required by the professor.

A common misconception is that online classes are easy to complete or take less time than traditional college classes.  In a full semester class, a student should expect to spend a minimum of 4 hours a week for each credit hour. This means 12 hours minimum for a three-credit hour course.  For 8-week classes, double that.

Online Access Information: This course requires the use of MyMathLab, which is an online component. You must register for MyMathLab via Canvas – NOT the Pearson website. The course code for this class is bird86217. The name listed on your MyMathLab account must match the name on your student account at the college. Information on how to register with MyMathLab can be found in the “Getting Started” module in Canvas. Active participation throughout the course is mandatory in order to succeed.

Method of Evaluation: The grade for the course will be based on online homework, three on-campus proctored exams, and a comprehensive on-campus proctored final.

All assignments (except exams) are available from the first day of class. Students are responsible for completing and submitting all assignments by the posted due dates, as well as preparing for and attending all scheduled exams. Late work is not acceptable. When situations arise that can affect the ability to complete assignments or exams, first refer to the following information.

This policy is designed to alleviate missed assignments due to any unexpected life events (including but not limited to personal and medical emergencies, technical issues, etc.). While this is NOT a “safety net” for dropping low assignment grades or boosting overall course grades, it is a courtesy that applies to all students.

At the end of the semester,

The college and professors will communicate with students via Canvas and Lion Pride email. Students are responsible for all information provided via these medias. Access Canvas and Lion Pride email daily. Similarly, students should use Canvas or Lion Pride email when contacting professors, as no sensitive information will be sent to a non-school email account.

To promote a positive learning environment, be courteous to classmates, faculty, and staff at all times.  Disruptive or disrespectful behavior of any kind will NOT be tolerated. This behavior will be reported.

When situations arise that can affect the ability to complete assignments or exams, first refer to the Late Work Policy and the Drop/Replace Policy in this syllabus. After reading and understanding those policies, contact your professor as soon as possible so that she is aware of the details of the situation.

COURSE CALENDAR (This schedule is tentative and subject to change.)

Regular and weekly online 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.  It is the student’s responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval by the faculty member.  Approved college-sponsored activities are also excused absences.  The instructor is responsible for judging the validity of any reason given for an 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 the absence is documented and excused by the instructor.  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 1^st 8-week course with a “W” is Thursday, February 21, 2019.

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 or call 940-668-4209.  Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-498-6207.

North Central Texas College is committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112).   http://www.nctc.edu/catalog/student-services/office-students-with-disabilities.html

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

o         Communication

x        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

x          Critical Thinking

x          Communication

x          Empirical and Quantitative

o           Teamwork

o           Personal Responsibility

o           Social Responsibility

COURSE TYPE

STUDENT HANDBOOK

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

CAMPUS RESTRICTIONS