ATTENDANCE & EXPECTATIONS
You will be required to come to Campus to take the Final Exam,
which must be proctored in the Testing Center..
All communication will be online.
I will, however, be available to meet with you in person or by telephone
if you feel the need.
This is a hands-on classes, with much of the material being accumulative. You
will need to spend at least as much time on this class as you would if you were
taking it in a classroom (if not more). That means 6-12 hours a week
completing assignments and labs. If this is a modular session, the workload will be even greater. It is imperative that you keep on track with
the schedule. You will be expected to keep up with the assignments and to participate in
online discussions.
The class will be taught using a
web-based service called Canvas. You must complete the Start Here learning module
within the course space, and read the discussion board orientation.
CAnvas is not really difficult to use, but if you need some personal guidance, to
make an appointment for one-on-one help, please call Academic Computing Services
at 215-968-8002.
To log in to your class, go to
http://www.bucks.edu and click on Online/eServices and then Canvas.
Your user name is last name first initial and possible a random
number. If you do not know your user name, you can find it from WebAdvisor.
Your password is your six digit birthday. Please let me know ASAP, via email, if you are unable to log in.
EVALUATION
Students will be evaluated on test results, projects and class participation.
(YES, there are still ways to participate, even in a distance learning course!).
Assignments will not be accepted more than one week late. It is important that
assignments be handed in on time and complete. Extensions and make-ups will only
be given under extreme circumstances. Personal computer problems are not an acceptable excuse for late work.
You will submit your work electronically, via BB and MyITLab, so plan
accordingly. If you know that you will be away when an assignment is due,
work ahead and submit it early- rather than late. You'll feel better on
vacation if it's not hanging over your head anyway!
POLICIES
Please review the college academic calendar for important dates.
Students are urged to retain all graded work returned to them until final grades have been received from the college. You can print the My Grades page for your records.
Also, students should consult the Academic Policy in the College Catalog concerning important rules governing students in their academic work. Plagiarism and other forms of academic cheating are unacceptable and are considered as MAJOR infractions of the Student Code of Conduct and College Policy and will be dealt with as published in the College Catalog.
It is imperative that you attend class regularly. That means logging in to this class at least twice a week. If you are absent more than three weeks total, you will receive an F for the course (except under exceptional circumstances). You are responsible for all missed work. Make-ups may be given at the discretion of the instructor- make sure you contact me BEFORE you miss something.
Withdrawal: If there is a need to withdraw from this course, do so officially from the Admissions Office.
If you have a disability and wish to discuss academic accommodations, I encourage you to see me as soon as possible.
Help and Support
There are several ways to access help for Canvas and other technologies used at BCCC:
You may contact the instructor via email using the Canvas tool, or by sending regular email to geoghand@bucks.edu or in F122A during posted office hours.
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