Syllabus - Professor Brodersen

One of the greatest challenges facing students and workers in today's society comes in the fact that many don't have the slightest idea as to what they would like to do regarding a career choice, or they feel they are in the wrong career. More than 70% of those asked, "Do you have the opportunity to do what you do best in your current job?" answer "no."

Before a good career decision can be made a person needs to know a bit about themselves. There are several questionnaires one can take to help in that regard. The key one is the Clifton StrengthsFinder (SF34). This web based questionnaire reports your top five strengths and provides you with information as to how to capitalize upon them in academics and making a career choice or change.

If you wish to find out more, or take the questionnaire, go to:
www.strengthsquest.com
and have a read. I can't recommend the experience highly enough.

If you would like to find out more about me you can go to: www.cadnstuff.com/edlead.
This page has links listing my strengths and the outcome of several questionnaires that I have taken, as well as my mission statement. The results of the questionnaires that I have taken are under the button "Instruments Taken"

If you would like to take the "Big Five" type indicator, I have written a web based assessment. In order to make the instrument free, the results are placed in an aggregate database for group (not individual) analysis. Students are tracked by Student ID only. The ID is required to that you can revisit the results of the assessment.

All grading is tracked using a learning management system
Any Tutorials are extra credit.
All exams will be taken in in the learning management system and are time sensitive. That is, there are windows of time set up for accessing the exams. They are also timed. You will be permitted two attempts on each exam. Because the exams are online, there will be no make-up examinations
For the IS101 Students: Document assessments are homework that will be available at the opening of each section and must be completed by the close of each section. You will have unlimited attempts at the document assessments

If you are using SNAP, homework is also called "Document Assessments." You must follow the instructions carefully to get credit as the computer performs the homework correction. These assignments test your ability to follow directions as well as use software. Homework files are keyed to the student. Consequently you must download the homework assignment, edit it, and upload it per instructions. Before you download an assessment be sure to clear the cookies and cash in internet explorer before you download them. Creating a new file or copying someone else's file to start over will not work. You must download the file, open it and use Save As... to rename it; make your changes, close the file and then upload it, or it will not give you full credit. Homework will be due by the close of each section. Late homework is not accepted.

Students are expected to complete all assignments by the due date. There are no exceptions.
Student will be expected to attend all classes as there is material covered in class that is unavailable any where else and may appear on an examination. Two points are taken for each day missed.
Each class meeting will begin promptly and each student is expected to exercise courtesy and discretion in the event of unavoidable tardiness. Punctuality is important and demonstrates a respect for your peers. One point is taken for each late day.
Each student expected to not be disruptive.
Students are expected not to attend class under the influence of controlled substances, alcohol, or other substances that affect the physical or mental being in a way that could result in disruption of the class.
To limit the potential of cheating and class disruption, I do not allow the use of Laptops in class.
Absoutly no cell phone usage will be permitted in class, including text messaging. If you are caught, you will be asked to leave the class for the day.

It is my goal to make you, the student, as successful as possible.
If there are any problems, regardless of the situation, please contact me and I will do my best to work out a solution that will work for you and still meet the goals of this class.
If there is any confusion or questions please feel free to ask or make an appointment. Remember, for most of you the reason you have enrolled in the class is because you don't know the material.
Therefore, it is expected that you will ask what some may feel are simple questions. Please note that sometimes a person can be so lost that they cannot generate a single question. Don't let this stop you from getting help. Simply state you are lost.

Percentage PointsRequired:	Grade Issued	Percentage PointsRequired:	Grade Issued
93 - 100	A	73 - 76.9	C
90 - 92.9	A-	70 - 72.9	C-
87 - 89.9	B+	67 - 69.9	D+
83 - 86.9	B	63 - 66.9	D
80 - 82.9	B-	60 - 63.9	D-
77 - 79.9	C+	59.9 or below	F
Students Can Request a W in lieu of any grade

Grading will not be done on a curve. Therefore it is possible for every one to receive an "A" for the final grade in this class.
Exams will count for 1/3 of the grade, Homework for 1/3, and Tutorials for 1/3 of the grade.
If you have to miss an exam, inform the instructor in writing for rescheduling.
Please note that it is possible for the student's grade to decrease by one full grade point by being disruptive in class.
A computer is responsible for doing the actual grading. As a consequence there is no adjustment possible. That is to say if one gets an 89.99 the resulting grade will be a B+ not an A-.
For each unexcused absence a 1% cap will be place on your overall score.

If you have a documented disability that may require assistance, you will need to contact the Disability Resource Center (DRC) for coordination of your academic accommodations. The DRC office is located at Student Services on each Campus.
The Operator at any campus will be able to put you in touch with the DRC during operating hours. Simply ask for the Disability Resource Center and he or she will put you through.
For those students that would like to earn a little extra cash, stop by the DRC office to fill out a job interest card. DRC hires students as note takers, readers, proctors, scribes, lab assistants, research assistants, and sign language interpreters as needed.

The safety procedures for the college are posted in the classroom.
Procedures will also be discussed during the first class meeting.
Any injury or accident should be reported to the instructor immediately, unless it's the instructor that is injured; in that case, contact security.
Unless a threat to life exists, an injured person should never be moved.
If there is a person in class that has formal training in first aid, defer to that person. Such persons will be identified at the beginning of the semester. If in doubt, contact the instructor.

Any student caught cheating or copying software or files for any reason forfeits his/her right to a passing grade and will be blocked from the class until the issue has been resolved.

In keeping with its dedication to learning by all members of its community, CSN demands a high level of academic behavior. Acts of academic dishonesty, including plagiarism and cheating, are regarded as very serious offenses.
Acts of academic dishonesty include, but are not limited to:
- Plagiarism
- copying software
- copying software help file text in response to assignments
- copying another student's work
- copying examination responses from another individual
- obtaining information from another individual while attempting to complete an exam or quiz
In keeping with its dedication to learning by all members of its community, CSN demands a high level of academic behavior Scholastic deshonesty will not be tolerated and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent. You are expected to have read and understood the current issue of the student handbook (published by Student Services) regarding student responsibilities and rights, and the intellectual property policy, for information about prcedures and about what consistutes acceptable on-campus behavior.
If the instructor feels that the student has not been honorable while taking any examinations during the course of this class, the student will be asked to leave the class and not return. The student shall also receive an "F" as final grade for the class and documentation of the offense will be forwarded to the department dean.

Office of Retention: Helping you survive and succeed in college is what Retention is all about. Did you know that CSN has a wide array of services and programs to help make your experience at college a successful and rewarding one? The Office of Retention can help you get or stay on the right track. Services offered by the Office of Retention include free tutoring, an academic early warning system, and success planning appointments. If you are interested in these or other retention services, the Office of Retention may be reached at 651-7367 on the West Charleston campus; 651-3087 on the Henderson Campus; and at 651-2626 at the Cheyenne campus.
TRIO: TRIO Student Support Services is a comprehensive and highly individualized one-stop educational opportunity program offering many free services under a single department, including: in-depth academic planning, supplemental tutoring, assistance in filing financial aid applications, additional grant money, career exploration and planning, and study skills instruction. Services are designed to help first-generation college students, financial aid recipients, and/or transfer to a four year school. For more information, please visit the TRIO Office on the Cheyenne Campus, Room 1120 or call 651-4441.

My office hours and general contact information is on the syllabus for your class.
Should you need to contact me, you may email me at:
- david.brodersen@csn.edu (This one is best)
- daveb@cadnstuff.com
If your topic of interest involves the Clifton StrengthsFinder (SF34) or the StrengthQuest program please email me at:
- sf@cadnstuff.com
My office phone is 702-651-3151. If I'm not in the office you can leave a message. However, it is best to email me. I check my email more frequently than telephone messages. Consequently, using email will likely result in a quicker response.
If you would like to learn a bit more about me you can visit:
www.cadnstuff.com

Course descriptions, objectives, required text, and other resources unique to the course are in the class schedule pages.

Under the heading Syllabus Topic to the left, you will find various subjects. Clicking on any item will display information about that topic in this area. If you wish to return to the start page, pick on Display Introduction on the left.

This syllabus is a "living" document. Consequently, it may change from time to time to accommodate the needs of the class. These changes may occur without notice and are posted on the web at www.cadnstuff.com/calendar. It is your responsibility to make sure you visit this page to keep abreast of any changes.

The class schedule with homework assignments are provided under the heading Class Schedule. At the top of the schedule are links to various resources such as a hard copy of the syllabus that may help you with your studies. Remember the hard copy of the syllabus is tentative and may change.

IS 101 Students: Click here to access the tutorials, homework, and exams

I do not allow the use of Laptops in the class.
Absoutly no cell phone usage in class, including text messaging. If you are caught, you will be asked to leave the class for that day.
Please make sure that your contact information is current.
No smoking or food is permitted in the computer lab or classrooms
Do not touch the monitor (screen)
CSN has free tutorial services - contact the instructor for information


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