REQUIREMENTS & POLICIES
TEXT | ORGANIZATION | REQUIREMENTS & POLICIES | GRADE | STRATEGIES
- CLASS PARTICIPATION: You are required to participate in the class discussion each week; participation in the discussion is key to understanding the material. The minimum requirement is to post comments on at least three different days.
- TEXTBOOK: You are expected to read the text. If you read the text prior to posting, you will be able to ask other students (and me) for clarification about things you don’t understand, and you will be able to help other students understand the material.
- ATTENDANCE: You are expected to participate on-line at least 3 days each week. You should notify me if you will be unable to participate for an extended period.
- WITHDRAWAL: I may withdraw you from the course at your request or at my discretion.
- Active Pursuit - IVCC policy requires the withdrawal of students who are not actively pursuing a course
- assessed at 10th Day of Semester AND Mid-Term
- based on class participation and/or submission of work
- I may withdraw you for any of the following reasons:
- lack of participation in class
- failure to submit two homework assignments
- The last day to withdraw is November 4.
- If you want to ensure withdrawal, you should request it. Failure to request a withdrawal or complete the course may result in a grade of "F"
- You have the ability to initiate a withdrawal from classes. By completing the form in the Records Office or through the form located within WebAdvisor, you are authorizing IVCC to remove you from the course. Entering your student ID number serves as your electronic signature. IVCC has the right to rescind a withdrawal in cases of academic dishonesty or at the instructor's discretion. You should be aware of the impact of a withdrawal on full-time status for insurance purposes and for financial aid. It is highly recommended that you meet with your instructor or with a counselor before withdrawing from a class to discuss if a withdrawal is the best course of action for you.
- LATE POLICY:
- Homework must be turned in prior to the date indicated on the schedule. Points may be subtracted for each day late.
- No work will be accepted after Friday, December 6
- ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: You are encouraged to discuss class and homework with other students; however, all assignments must be your original work in your own words. If you cheat on an assignment, you will be given a failing grade for the assignment and may be required to have a conference with me and the Division Chair.
- Informal citations are required.
- If you are using information from the textbook; indicate the page number
- If you are using information from the discussion; indicate so
- If you are using sources other than the textbook, you should indicate the source.
- Format examples: "According to [source], [followed by the information]" OR "[information] [followed by source in parentheses]"
- CONTACT ME: If you have conflicts, concerns, scheduling problems, study difficulties, test anxiety, a learning disability, or anything else that may interfere with your success in this class or if you have questions about the college, geology, your career path, or just about anything else, please stop by my office or send me an e-mail. I will do my best to help you or direct you to someone who can.
- Please note:All students will be responsible for checking their IVCC email. All electronic college correspondence will only be sent to the IVCC email. For information on accessing this account, go to https://www.ivcc.edu/studenthelpdesk/.
- READ THIS OUTLINE AND REFER TO IT DAILY. This site includes homework assignments, reading assignments, exam dates, and a study guide. You are responsible for the material covered in this outline. Not knowing that there is an exam will not excuse you from having to take it.
- THE STUDENT HANDBOOK and the COLLEGE CATALOG should be reviewed to become familiar with all IVCC policies.
- ACCOMODATIONS: This course is designed to support diversity of learners. My hope is to create an inclusive and accessible environment for all students. If you want to discuss your learning experience, please talk to me as early in the term as possible. If you know you have, or suspect you have, ADHD, a learning disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder, mobility impairment, chronic medical condition, sensory deficit like low vision/blindness or hearing loss/deafness, or psychiatric disability (anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress, and others) that limits your ability to fully access and/or participate in this course, please contact the Center for Accessibility and Neurodiversity in C-211. Tina Hardy (tina_hardy@ivcc.edu, 224-0284) can help determine what type of services and supports are offered.
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GRADE
TEXT | ORGANIZATION | REQUIREMENTS & POLICIES | GRADE | STRATEGIES
- HOMEWORK: Homework assignments should be submitted as indicated on the course schedule. All homework must be submitted via the digital drop box or e-mail by the deadline indicated on the schedule.
- WEB DISCUSSION: You will be expected to participate in weekly, asynchronous, online discussions.
- FINAL PROJECT: You will be required to apply the concepts learned in the class by researching two (2) hazards and presenting your findings as a term project and on-line. Do not panic, the main requirement will be for you to apply and share what you have learned. The project will be presented as a term paper accompanied by a brief, on-line presentation (you may use real-time, submit a Power Point, or create a web page). The specific minimum requirements and grading method are described on a separate page.
- ASSESSMENTS: I will occasionally ask you to assess my assignments and instruction and your preparation and progress. These assessments will not affect your grade.
Assignments = |
points |
grading scale |
Mid-term & Final Projects
(2 @ 100 pts.) = |
200 pts. |
A = |
90% and above |
| Homework (11 @ 20 pts.) = |
220 pts. |
B = |
80% to 89% |
| Discussion (11 @ 10 pts.) = |
110 pts. |
C = |
70% to 79% |
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D = |
60% to 69% |
| Total = |
530 |
F = |
below 60% |
- Grammar & Spelling are worth 10% of all assignments and exams. Answers should be in complete, grammatically correct sentences. All words should be correctly spelled. If you need help you should ask me for assistance.
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