Welcome to the Syllabus Page
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.
Please read the information supplied under each topic.
The class schedule with links to homework assignments, as available, are provided under the heading Class Schedule. At the top of the schedule are links to resources such as tutorials that may help you in your studies.
IS 101 Students: Click here to access the tutorials, homework, and exams
Note:
- 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 tutorial services - contact the instructor for information
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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 through SNAP
- Nearly all the Tutorials are worth 10 points each. Some of the tutorials are not graded because they cover material that is beyond the scope of this class. See SNAP for further details.
- All exams will be taken in SNAP 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
- Document assessments are homework that will be available at the opening of each section and must be completed by the close of each section
- If you are using SNAP, homework is also called Document Assessment or simply assessment. You must follow the instructions carefully to get credit as the computer performs the homework correction. Homework files are keyed to the student. Consequently you must download the homework assignment, edit it, and upload it per instructions. Creating a new file or copying someone else's file to start over will not work. 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Extenuating Circumstances
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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.
- 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.
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 |
| Student's 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.
- Categories will have equal weight. I.e.: Midterm, Final, Quizzes, Homework all contribute to 25% of the grade. For the IS 101 Class, the major exams together count for 75% of the grade. The remaining categories will be equally divided across 25% 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 89.9 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.
