NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Course title: First Year Experience Course
Course prefix, number, and section number: NCTC 1001. 0311
Semester/Year of course: Spring 2024
Semester start and end dates: January 16,2024 - March 9, 2024
Course modality (Face to face/Synchronous online/Asynchronous online/Hybrid): Asynchronous Online
Class meeting location, days and times: Canvas
Lab meeting location, days and times: N/A
Semester credit hours: 0 (Institutional Requirement)
Course description: The First Year Experience Course is a required non-credit, 4-week course designed to provide students with the tools needed to persist and succeed at North Central Texas College. Topics covered in the course include: NCTC technology, campus resources, college classroom expectations, study techniques, test-taking, financial literacy, and campus safety resources. First time college students (excluding dual credit) are required to pass NCTC 1001. The course does not satisfy requirements for any degree plan at NCTC, has no prerequisites, and is non-transferable.
Course prerequisites: none
Required course materials: Materials Provided in Canvas
Name of instructor: Beth Wright
Office location: Corinth campus, room 180
Telephone number: 940-498-6457
E-mail address: bwright@nctc.edu
Student office hours: https://calendly.com/bwright-10
Links to an external site.
SYLLABUS CHANGE DISCLAIMER
The faculty member reserves the right to make changes to this published syllabus if it is in the best interest of the educational development of this class. Any such changes will be announced as soon as possible in person and/or writing.
The faculty member reserves the right to make changes to this published syllabus if it is in the best interest of the educational development of this class. Any such changes will be announced as soon as possible in person and/or writing.
SUMMARY OF COURSE ASSIGNMENTS
List of graded assignments:
1 Attendance and Participation 100 points
4 Assignments 400 points
2 Writing Reflections/Discussion 400 points
1 Career- Aspire to be Hired Assignment 100 points
Total Points 1000 points
You are required to meet a minimum of 600 points to pass this course.
Final grade scale:
P= 600-1000 points
F = 0-599 points
Late Work Policy: Late work is not accepted
There is a chance for extra credit available. Your grade will be based on the above graded elements listed.
SEE CANVAS FOR THE COMPLETE COURSE CALENDAR, OUTLINE, DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF GRADED WORK, AND OTHER RELATED MATERIAL.
COURSE POLICIES
Academic Integrity Policy:
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion. Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:
1) The student will receive a failing grade of "O" on the assignment. If the assignment is within a group in which the lowest assignment is dropped, the assignment will not be able to count as a dropped score. It will count as part of the grade.
2) A "Scholastic Dishonesty Report Form" will be submitted regarding the incident
3) Student may be dropped from the course with a failing grade (letter grade of “F”)
Attendance Policy: Participation is a part of attendance. If you are absent or do not participate in more than 4 classes/weekly assignments, you could be dropped.
Withdrawal Policy:
A student may withdraw from a course on or after the official date of record. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate and complete a Withdrawal Request Form.
Last day to withdraw from the course with a “W” is February 19, 2024
Student Learning Outcomes:
At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Think, Know, Act, and Go.
- Identify and demonstrate study and time management and success strategies,
- Apply relevant academic policies, processes and procedures related to academic planning and career exploration, and demonstrate how to effectively evaluate information sources and
- Utilize NCTC resources and information systems for academic inquiry.
Core Objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, Teamwork
COLLEGE POLICIES
Student Handbook
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the Student Handbook.
ADA Statement
NCTC will adhere to all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations to afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the Office for Students with Disabilities to arrange appropriate accommodations. See the OSD Syllabus Addendum.
Student Services
NCTC provides a multitude of services and resources to support students. See the Student Services Syllabus Addendum for a listing of those departments and links to their sites.
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
The student should contact the instructor to deal with any questions, concerns, or complaints specific to the class. If the student and faculty are not able to resolve the issue, the student may contact the chair or coordinator of the division. If the student remains unsatisfied, the student may proceed to contact the instructional dean.
Name of Chair/Coordinator: Amy Klohn
Office location: Corinth Campus, Suite 180
Telephone number: 940-498-6416
E-mail address: aklohn@nctc.edu
Name of Instructional Dean: Mary Martinson
Office location: Gainesville Campus
Telephone number: 940-668-4209 ext. 4377
E-mail address: mmartinson@nctc.edu