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Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO2013, Section # 15
Summer 2021 (8-weeks)
Online course: Unique online course that require participation in Live (real-time), Online meetings and lectures with the instructor. All attendees must be Online and connected to the Internet during the designated class time Monday and Wednesday 8:00 to 11:00 Zoom meeting. The Zoom link can be found in MyCourses (course content page- Zoom meeting link). Internet access required for all course access.
View the Syllabus Addendum on the SPC website: https://go.spcollege.edu/Addendum/ , which provides the most current version of fluid information, such as the academic calendar.
Welcome to the Summer session of ECO 2013.
INSTRUCTOR
Email: [email protected] (contact me anytime you have a question about the course)
Phone: 352-200-9644 (only text, and be sure to include class name and section number)
Office and Online Chat Hours: I will be available for Zoom meetings throughout the week, see weekly schedule below.
Office Location: Clearwater campus room: No in person meetings
Instructor Web Page: https://web.spcollege.edu/instructors/id/poteet.stephen
Office Phone Number: 727-712-5851
URL: http://www.spcollege.edu/socialsciences/
COURSE INFORMATION
Course Description: This is a course in economic principles involving the overall operation of the market economy. Particular attention will be given to the effects of aggregate demand and aggregate supply on the levels of output, employment, and prices. This course will also examine how the tools of fiscal and monetary policy may be used in dealing with macroeconomics problems such as unemployment, inflation and economic fluctuation.
This course partially satisfies the writing requirements, outlined in the General Education Requirements. Credit is not given for both ECO2013 and Honors Macroeconomics. 47 contact hours. [3 Credits]
Course Goals:
Major Learning Outcomes
1. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the basic tools needed to understand current macroeconomics theory.
2. The student will develop an understanding of the basis theories involved in the study of macroeconomics.
3. The student will develop an understanding of the operation of the market economy.
4. The student will develop an understanding of how economists measure production.
5. The student will develop an understanding of the effects of aggregate demand and aggregate supply on the levels of output, employment, and prices.
6. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the different types of fiscal and monetary policy tools used in the United States.
7. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the accomplishments and limitations of monetary and fiscal policies.
8. The student will develop skills needed to apply basic macroeconomics principles.
9. The student will develop an understanding of the effects of international trade and finance on employment, prices, and incomes.
10. The student will develop an understanding of personal financial planning.
11. The student will demonstrate increased ability in writing.
Course Objectives:
1. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the basic tools needed to understand current macroeconomics theory by
a. defining economic terminology,
b. identifying and recalling mathematical formulas used to solve problems involving basic macroeconomics principles,
c. identifying, illustrating and interpreting graphs,
d. recalling basic math and algebra.
2. The student will develop an understanding of the basis theories involved in the study of macroeconomics by
a. illustrating economic principles graphically,
b. identifying and explaining these theories.
3. The student will develop an understanding of the operation of the market economy by determining changes in equilibrium price and output under market situations.
4. The student will develop an understanding of how economists measure production by
a. recalling formulas involving national income accounting,
b. solving mathematical problems involving national income accounting.
5. The student will develop an understanding of the effects of aggregate demand and aggregate supply on the levels of output, employment, and prices by
a. determining the macroeconomics equilibrium at various levels of aggregrate demand,
b. describing the individual components of aggregate demand and aggregate supply.
6. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the different types of fiscal and monetary policy tools used in the United States by
a. determining the differences between monetary and fiscal policy,
b. describing the types of monetary and fiscal policy tools.
7. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the accomplishments and limitations of monetary and fiscal policies by determining what changes will occur in output, employment, incomes, and prices when certain monetary and fiscal policy tools are implemented.
8. The student will develop skills needed to apply basic macroeconomics principles by predicting the theoretical outcome of changes in various market situations.
9. The student will develop an understanding of the effects of international trade and finance on employment, prices, and incomes by calculating or determining changes in these variables under various economic systems.
10. The student will demonstrate knowledge of personal financial planning by
a. identifying short-term and long-term personal financial goals.
b. identifying anticipated and unanticipated income and expenses.
c. examining components and purposes of a personal net worth statement
d. developing a personal budget
e. investigating the effects of government actions and economic conditions on financial planning
f. explaining how economics influences a personal financial plan.
11. The student will demonstrate increased ability in writing by
a. research, analysis, outline, evaluation or other types of papers completed outside of the direct classroom experience,
b. research, analysis, outline, journal, evaluation or other types of essays completed during the direct classroom experience,
c. any type of expository, evaluative, persuasive or personal response writing as described in the college publication entitled "A Resource Manual for Writing Across the Curriculum".
Prerequisites: ENC0020 and REA0002, or EAP1695 or appropriate score on the Placement Test.
Availability of Course Content: The course will be available in MyCourses the Friday prior to the class starting to all enrolled students.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK & OTHER RESOURCE INFORMATION
Required Textbook:
Title: Foundations of Economics Author: Bade & Parkin Edition: 9th Edition Publisher: Pearson Learning Solutions Format:
1. eTextbook access + MyEconLab access: ISBN-13: 9780135897478
You will be able to purchase from the SPC bookstore or directly from the Pearson website when you sign up for MyLab (if you can it might be cheaper to buy directly from Pearson; this can be done when you sign up for MyLab)
2. View the Textbooks site.
Drop Date with a refund: May 21, 2021
Withdrawal Date: June 17, 2021
College closed on: Memorial Day May 31, 2021
Independence Day July 5, 2021
ATTENDANCE
Attendance for this class is recorded for the first and second weeks of the term, and again at the 60% point of the semester.
For this class, attendance is defined as: In the first week of class, you must complete introduction discussion post and syllabus quiz (must receive 100% score). In the second week of class you must have an active MyLab account (can’t just be the 2 week free trial unless you have contacted me with the date you will purchase the account code) and complete the Get started homework or you will be dropped from the class. To be considered "present" at the 60% point of the semester you must have completed the majority of the first two units, including homework, quizzes, exams and have an active MyLab account (you cannot have a two-week trial account that has expired).
GRADING
The grading system by which the student’s coursework will be assessed are
1) Each Chapter will have a Homework assignment with 10 to 20 questions with unlimited attempts up to the due date. After the due date, the maximum points earned out of all the attempts will be recorded. (I will drop lowest (1) homework grade).
2) Each Chapter will have a Quiz assignment with only two attempts up to the due date. After the due date, the maximum points earned out of the two attempts will be recorded (I will drop lowest (1) quiz grade).
3) Each Unit that consists of four chapters will have a Discussion worth 20 points that includes a Main Post (minimum 300 words) and a Reply Post (minimum 200 words) and only 1 attempt. This will be manually graded the week after the due date. Must complete all discussion posts. You will not be able to reply to other classmates’ posts until you make your main post.
4) Each Unit that consists of three chapters will have an Exam (40 questions) with only one attempt. Unit Exams are timed (120 minutes), so if you take a break, your exam time will continue to expire just as it would in an exam you were taking in class. Whatever points earned will be recorded (I will drop lowest (1) test grade at the end of the semester).
0% to 59.4%
There is a zero-tolerance policy on late work. Due dates are to be followed strictly or risk earning zero points after the due date. You are strongly encouraged to regularly check the Calendar tab, Schedule of Assignments, and MyLab for due dates or to work ahead. The only time late work will be accepted is if there is a documented excuse and you contact me before the assignment is due.
A temporary incomplete grad ['I'] will be considered only in documented circumstances that appear, in the judgment of the instructor, to be extraordinary, catastrophic, completely unforeseeable, and clearly beyond the student's control, provided that the student has made satisfactory progress in the course and completed at least 80% of assignments.
Extra Credit Opportunity - If you complete the Student Survey of Instruction (SSI) and upload a screenshot to the SSI drop box you will earn 2% on your overall exam grade. I will notify the class if more extra credit opportunities arise.
HOW TO BE A SUCCESSFUL STUDENT
SUCCESS FACTORS:
Attending class is vital to your success, particularly the first few days of class as you are introduced to the requirements and topics you will be covering. Therefore, the college limits when you can add classes. Please check our registration page regarding when classes can be added. You may drop a course through Friday of the first day of class and be eligible for a refund although withdrawing may affect your financial aid. If you are thinking of withdrawing, please speak with your instructor first and then a financial aid counselor: ASK FAS .
Showing up is the first step in ensuring your academic success. Active participation is the next step - whether you are in a classroom or taking classes online. Each of your faculty will give details in the syllabus about their attendance policies. If you are going to miss a session, or be offline for any reason, please let your instructor know in advance. If you don't attend during the first two weeks of a term you will automatically be withdrawn from the class and this can cause serious problems if you receive financial aid. In fact, if you withdraw prior to completing 60% of a class and receive any form of federal financial aid (grants or loans) you will be required to repay a portion. So if you are thinking of withdrawing, please speak with your instructor or a financial aid counselor ASK FAS .
St. Petersburg College is supported by the state of Florida so it's important for you to know the state rules that affect your academics. A student may repeat a course once for which a grade of "C" or higher has been earned. Retaking the course may be allowed if it is required in certain circumstances. See the college procedure .
Your grade point average is used to determine financial aid eligibility, entrance into certain programs, and warnings, probation, and suspension. If you repeat a course, at SPC or another college, only the last attempt will be used in computing the grade-point average.
SPC Accessibility Services provides accommodations that ensure equal access for all students. If you need assistance, please reach out via https://www.spcollege.edu/current-students/student-affairs/student-support-resources/accessibility-services
You may also make an appointment with the Accessibility Coordinator on your campus or online. Registering with Accessibility Services is especially important if you are on campus and will need assistance during an emergency classroom evacuation. For contact information, please see the Accessibility Services website.
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS:
It is important that all of your attention be focused on the content to be learned so when you are in class you shouldn't be using your computer, cell phone, and tablet for casual use, only academic purposes. Any use of these devices (including texting) for non-academic purposes draws your attention away from the course work and is therefore subject to disciplinary action. Whether you are taking a course online, blended, or in the classroom, you may be required to have discussions of class assignments and share papers and other class materials with instructors and classmates online. The learning management system, MyCourses, will be used for this purpose and you should complete the Introduction to MyCourses so that you are comfortable with the system and can complete your assignments. Whether you are in an online class or a physical classroom, certain behaviors are expected when you communicate with your peers and your instructors. You need to contribute to a positive learning/teaching environment, respecting the rights of others and their opportunity to learn. No one has the right to interfere with the teaching/learning process. Below are the traits of a successful student. These guidelines pertain whether your course is online or in the classroom. When communicating, you should always:
· treat everyone with respect in every communication
· use your professor's proper title: Dr. or Prof., or if you are in doubt use Mr. or Ms.
· use clear and concise language
· remember that college level communication should use correct grammar, whether written or spoken. Avoid slang.
· use correct spelling and avoid texting abbreviations
· avoid using the caps lock feature as it can be interpreted as yelling online
· be cautious when using humor or sarcasm as tone is sometimes lost in an email or discussion post and, even when spoken, your message might be misunderstood
· be cautious with personal information (both yours and others')
When you send an email to your instructor, department chair, dean, or classmates, you should:
· use a subject line that describes what you are writing about
· avoid attachments unless you are sure your recipients can open them
· be clear, concise, and courteous
· sign your message with your name
· use your SPC email account to ensure delivery. Sometime emails from non-SPC accounts are stopped by the spam filter and the recipient may not receive it.
Your faculty member will include in the syllabus expectations for response times on email.
When posting to a discussion board, you should:
· write posts that are on-topic and within the scope of the course material
· take your posts seriously; review and edit your posts before sending
· be as brief as possible while still making a thorough comment
· always give proper credit when referencing or quoting another source
· read all messages in a thread before replying
· avoid repeating someone else's post without adding something of your own to it
· avoid short, generic replies such as, "I agree." You should include why you agree or add to the previous point
· always be respectful of others' opinions, even when they differ from your own
· express any differing opinions in a respectful, non-critical way
· not make personal or insulting remarks
· be open-minded
The instructor has the authority to ask a disruptive student to leave a classroom or lab. The instructor may also delete posts or materials from an online or blended class and/or take disciplinary action if disruptive behavior continues. This ensures that all students in the class have an opportunity to learn. We expect you to be honest in all of your academic work. By enrolling at the College, you agree to obey all of the standards of academic honesty and integrity and you should understand that failing to observe the rules may result in academic and disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion from the College. As members of the College community, you also have an ethical obligation to report violations of the SPC academic honesty policies you may witness. The academic honesty policy and procedures are available online:
· Cheating
· Bribery
· Misrepresentation
· Conspiracy
· Fabrication
· Collusion
· Improper calculator, computer or online use
Some of your courses may include online material that is protected by copyright. This means that the work is available for you to use in your studies but you can't copy and share the materials ( http://www.copyright.gov ). It's your responsibility to be academically honest in all of your work.
TURNITIN
The instructor of this course may require use of Turnitin.com as a tool to promote learning. The tool flags similarity and mechanical issues in written work that merit review. Use of the service enables students and faculty to identify areas that can be strengthened through improved paraphrasing, integration of sources, or proper citation. Submitted papers remain as source documents in the Turnitin database solely for the purpose of detecting originality. Students retain full copyright to their works. Review the Turnitin Usage Agreement . Students who do not wish to submit work through Turnitin must notify their instructor via course email within the first seven days of the course. In lieu of Turnitin use, faculty may require a student to submit copies of sources, preliminary drafts, a research journal, or an annotated bibliography.
SAFETY AND SECURITY:
We want to make sure that you are comfortable on campus and feel secure in your learning environment. The SPC campuses are very safe but you should be aware of your surroundings, just as you are anytime you are in a public space. In each classroom there is an Emergency Response Guide to help you during an emergency. It is also a good idea to be familiar with evacuation routes in buildings that you use frequently. If you have an emergency, dial 911 immediately. For information on campus safety and security policies, please call 727-791-2560. More information is also available on the Campus Safety website.
The college website ( www.spcollege.edu ) is the best source of information in the event of an emergency. It's possible for something like a hurricane to disrupt classes on campus; if this happens there are plans on how to help you continue your education. You should be comfortable using MyCourses as the learning management system will be key in communicating with faculty about course materials and assignments. Make sure you complete the Introduction to MyCourses so that you are familiar with sending and receiving emails, participating in discussion posts, navigating through course materials, and submitting assignments. It is important to be able to use MyCourses for learning activities if your campus is closed.
Federal and state law requires a person designated as a "sexual predator or offender" to register with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). The FDLE is then required to notify the college if the person attends, or is employed, by a college or university. You can find out more information by calling the FDLE hotline (1-888-FL-PREDATOR) or by visiting http://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/ . A list of sexual offenders or predators registered for classes at SPC is also available.
In the event of a weather emergency or natural disaster that prevents students from attending class for a period of time, your instructor will email you with instructions about how to complete this course in an online modality. https://spcemergency.com/
TITANS CARE:
As an SPC student it's vital that you know Titans Care. You can access resources through SPC's Student Assistance Program (SAP) , a collaborative resource for students with mental health or general life issues. SAP provides help and education in suicide prevention, mental health, substance abuse awareness and more. It is SPC's belief that supporting mental wellness is everyone's charge and that one loss as a result of substance abuse, mental illness, or suicide is one too many. If you or a loved one are considering suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
STUDENT CONCERNS:
St. Petersburg College wants to make sure that you are able to receive prompt and fair resolutions to any concerns that you might have. If you feel that you have had a bad experience with a college employee, or you have a concern about college facilities, please bring it to our attention. Begin by speaking directly to the person responsible for the department; direct conflict resolution is an important skill to develop and usually brings about the best results. If you aren't satisfied with the outcome, or are not comfortable approaching the person directly, you may submit the information using an online form: https://web.spcollege.edu/survey/13002/
If you're not able to submit the form online yourself, feel free to ask a college employee to submit the form on your behalf.
OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES:
The instructor of this course may require the use of Turnitin.com as a tool to promote learning. The tool flags similarity and mechanical issues in written work that merit review. Use of the service enables students and faculty to identify areas that can be strengthened through improved paraphrasing, integration of sources, or proper citation. Submitted papers remain as source documents in the Turnitin database solely for the purpose of detecting originality. Student retain full copyrights to their works. Review the Turnitin Usage Agreement. https://help.turnitin.com/Privacy_and_Security/Privacy_and_Security.htm
Student Survey of Instruction:
The Student Survey of Instruction (SSI) is administered towards the end of the semester for each course. It is designed to improve the quality of instruction at St. Petersburg College. All student responses are confidential and anonymous. The will be used solely for the purpose of performance improvement.
TECHNOLOGY
Minimum Technical Skills: Specify the minimum technical skills expected of the learner: general and course-specific learners must have to succeed in the course.
MyCourses tutorials are available to students new to this LMS and are located at the beginning of the course. Most features on MyCourses are accessible on mobile devices, although it is recommended that you use a computer for quizzes, tests, and essay assignments.
ACCESSIBILITY OF TECHNOLOGY
INSTRUCTIONAL CONTINUITY PLAN - EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS POLICY
The St. Petersburg College website at www.spcollege.edu is the official source of college information regarding the status of the institution. Other important information will be communicated via SPC Alert, local media outlets, and the college toll-free phone number 866-822-3978. All decisions concerning the discontinuation of college functions, cancellation of classes, or cessation of operations rest with the President or his/her designee. The College realizes that it is possible for a significant natural disaster to compromise SPC campus facilities sufficiently to disrupt the delivery of classes on campus/campuses for an extended period of time, and is planning ways our operations can continue following such an emergency.
So, in the event that a hurricane or other natural disaster causes significant damage to St. Petersburg College facilities, you may be provided the opportunity to complete your course work online. Following the event, please visit the college website for an announcement of the College's plan to resume operations.
Further, in the event of such a disaster, the instructor will continue using the Learning Management System (LMS) of MyCourses for continuation of all required learning and instructional activities in this course, including the issuing of graded online assignments and expectation of student completion of those graded assignments.
ECO2013, Section # 15
Summer 2021 (8-weeks)
Online course: Unique online course that require participation in Live (real-time), Online meetings and lectures with the instructor. All attendees must be Online and connected to the Internet during the designated class time Monday and Wednesday 8:00 to 11:00 Zoom meeting. The Zoom link can be found in MyCourses (course content page- Zoom meeting link). Internet access required for all course access.
View the Syllabus Addendum on the SPC website: https://go.spcollege.edu/Addendum/ , which provides the most current version of fluid information, such as the academic calendar.
Welcome to the Summer session of ECO 2013.
INSTRUCTOR
Email: [email protected] (contact me anytime you have a question about the course)
Phone: 352-200-9644 (only text, and be sure to include class name and section number)
Office and Online Chat Hours: I will be available for Zoom meetings throughout the week, see weekly schedule below.
Office Location: Clearwater campus room: No in person meetings
Instructor Web Page: https://web.spcollege.edu/instructors/id/poteet.stephen
Office Phone Number: 727-712-5851
URL: http://www.spcollege.edu/socialsciences/
COURSE INFORMATION
Course Description: This is a course in economic principles involving the overall operation of the market economy. Particular attention will be given to the effects of aggregate demand and aggregate supply on the levels of output, employment, and prices. This course will also examine how the tools of fiscal and monetary policy may be used in dealing with macroeconomics problems such as unemployment, inflation and economic fluctuation.
This course partially satisfies the writing requirements, outlined in the General Education Requirements. Credit is not given for both ECO2013 and Honors Macroeconomics. 47 contact hours. [3 Credits]
Course Goals:
Major Learning Outcomes
1. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the basic tools needed to understand current macroeconomics theory.
2. The student will develop an understanding of the basis theories involved in the study of macroeconomics.
3. The student will develop an understanding of the operation of the market economy.
4. The student will develop an understanding of how economists measure production.
5. The student will develop an understanding of the effects of aggregate demand and aggregate supply on the levels of output, employment, and prices.
6. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the different types of fiscal and monetary policy tools used in the United States.
7. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the accomplishments and limitations of monetary and fiscal policies.
8. The student will develop skills needed to apply basic macroeconomics principles.
9. The student will develop an understanding of the effects of international trade and finance on employment, prices, and incomes.
10. The student will develop an understanding of personal financial planning.
11. The student will demonstrate increased ability in writing.
Course Objectives:
1. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the basic tools needed to understand current macroeconomics theory by
a. defining economic terminology,
b. identifying and recalling mathematical formulas used to solve problems involving basic macroeconomics principles,
c. identifying, illustrating and interpreting graphs,
d. recalling basic math and algebra.
2. The student will develop an understanding of the basis theories involved in the study of macroeconomics by
a. illustrating economic principles graphically,
b. identifying and explaining these theories.
3. The student will develop an understanding of the operation of the market economy by determining changes in equilibrium price and output under market situations.
4. The student will develop an understanding of how economists measure production by
a. recalling formulas involving national income accounting,
b. solving mathematical problems involving national income accounting.
5. The student will develop an understanding of the effects of aggregate demand and aggregate supply on the levels of output, employment, and prices by
a. determining the macroeconomics equilibrium at various levels of aggregrate demand,
b. describing the individual components of aggregate demand and aggregate supply.
6. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the different types of fiscal and monetary policy tools used in the United States by
a. determining the differences between monetary and fiscal policy,
b. describing the types of monetary and fiscal policy tools.
7. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the accomplishments and limitations of monetary and fiscal policies by determining what changes will occur in output, employment, incomes, and prices when certain monetary and fiscal policy tools are implemented.
8. The student will develop skills needed to apply basic macroeconomics principles by predicting the theoretical outcome of changes in various market situations.
9. The student will develop an understanding of the effects of international trade and finance on employment, prices, and incomes by calculating or determining changes in these variables under various economic systems.
10. The student will demonstrate knowledge of personal financial planning by
a. identifying short-term and long-term personal financial goals.
b. identifying anticipated and unanticipated income and expenses.
c. examining components and purposes of a personal net worth statement
d. developing a personal budget
e. investigating the effects of government actions and economic conditions on financial planning
f. explaining how economics influences a personal financial plan.
11. The student will demonstrate increased ability in writing by
a. research, analysis, outline, evaluation or other types of papers completed outside of the direct classroom experience,
b. research, analysis, outline, journal, evaluation or other types of essays completed during the direct classroom experience,
c. any type of expository, evaluative, persuasive or personal response writing as described in the college publication entitled "A Resource Manual for Writing Across the Curriculum".
Prerequisites: ENC0020 and REA0002, or EAP1695 or appropriate score on the Placement Test.
Availability of Course Content: The course will be available in MyCourses the Friday prior to the class starting to all enrolled students.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK & OTHER RESOURCE INFORMATION
Required Textbook:
Title: Foundations of Economics Author: Bade & Parkin Edition: 9th Edition Publisher: Pearson Learning Solutions Format:
1. eTextbook access + MyEconLab access: ISBN-13: 9780135897478
You will be able to purchase from the SPC bookstore or directly from the Pearson website when you sign up for MyLab (if you can it might be cheaper to buy directly from Pearson; this can be done when you sign up for MyLab)
2. View the Textbooks site.
Drop Date with a refund: May 21, 2021
Withdrawal Date: June 17, 2021
College closed on: Memorial Day May 31, 2021
Independence Day July 5, 2021
ATTENDANCE
Attendance for this class is recorded for the first and second weeks of the term, and again at the 60% point of the semester.
For this class, attendance is defined as: In the first week of class, you must complete introduction discussion post and syllabus quiz (must receive 100% score). In the second week of class you must have an active MyLab account (can’t just be the 2 week free trial unless you have contacted me with the date you will purchase the account code) and complete the Get started homework or you will be dropped from the class. To be considered "present" at the 60% point of the semester you must have completed the majority of the first two units, including homework, quizzes, exams and have an active MyLab account (you cannot have a two-week trial account that has expired).
GRADING
The grading system by which the student’s coursework will be assessed are
1) Each Chapter will have a Homework assignment with 10 to 20 questions with unlimited attempts up to the due date. After the due date, the maximum points earned out of all the attempts will be recorded. (I will drop lowest (1) homework grade).
2) Each Chapter will have a Quiz assignment with only two attempts up to the due date. After the due date, the maximum points earned out of the two attempts will be recorded (I will drop lowest (1) quiz grade).
3) Each Unit that consists of four chapters will have a Discussion worth 20 points that includes a Main Post (minimum 300 words) and a Reply Post (minimum 200 words) and only 1 attempt. This will be manually graded the week after the due date. Must complete all discussion posts. You will not be able to reply to other classmates’ posts until you make your main post.
4) Each Unit that consists of three chapters will have an Exam (40 questions) with only one attempt. Unit Exams are timed (120 minutes), so if you take a break, your exam time will continue to expire just as it would in an exam you were taking in class. Whatever points earned will be recorded (I will drop lowest (1) test grade at the end of the semester).
0% to 59.4%
There is a zero-tolerance policy on late work. Due dates are to be followed strictly or risk earning zero points after the due date. You are strongly encouraged to regularly check the Calendar tab, Schedule of Assignments, and MyLab for due dates or to work ahead. The only time late work will be accepted is if there is a documented excuse and you contact me before the assignment is due.
A temporary incomplete grad ['I'] will be considered only in documented circumstances that appear, in the judgment of the instructor, to be extraordinary, catastrophic, completely unforeseeable, and clearly beyond the student's control, provided that the student has made satisfactory progress in the course and completed at least 80% of assignments.
Extra Credit Opportunity - If you complete the Student Survey of Instruction (SSI) and upload a screenshot to the SSI drop box you will earn 2% on your overall exam grade. I will notify the class if more extra credit opportunities arise.
HOW TO BE A SUCCESSFUL STUDENT
SUCCESS FACTORS:
Attending class is vital to your success, particularly the first few days of class as you are introduced to the requirements and topics you will be covering. Therefore, the college limits when you can add classes. Please check our registration page regarding when classes can be added. You may drop a course through Friday of the first day of class and be eligible for a refund although withdrawing may affect your financial aid. If you are thinking of withdrawing, please speak with your instructor first and then a financial aid counselor: ASK FAS .
Showing up is the first step in ensuring your academic success. Active participation is the next step - whether you are in a classroom or taking classes online. Each of your faculty will give details in the syllabus about their attendance policies. If you are going to miss a session, or be offline for any reason, please let your instructor know in advance. If you don't attend during the first two weeks of a term you will automatically be withdrawn from the class and this can cause serious problems if you receive financial aid. In fact, if you withdraw prior to completing 60% of a class and receive any form of federal financial aid (grants or loans) you will be required to repay a portion. So if you are thinking of withdrawing, please speak with your instructor or a financial aid counselor ASK FAS .
St. Petersburg College is supported by the state of Florida so it's important for you to know the state rules that affect your academics. A student may repeat a course once for which a grade of "C" or higher has been earned. Retaking the course may be allowed if it is required in certain circumstances. See the college procedure .
Your grade point average is used to determine financial aid eligibility, entrance into certain programs, and warnings, probation, and suspension. If you repeat a course, at SPC or another college, only the last attempt will be used in computing the grade-point average.
SPC Accessibility Services provides accommodations that ensure equal access for all students. If you need assistance, please reach out via https://www.spcollege.edu/current-students/student-affairs/student-support-resources/accessibility-services
You may also make an appointment with the Accessibility Coordinator on your campus or online. Registering with Accessibility Services is especially important if you are on campus and will need assistance during an emergency classroom evacuation. For contact information, please see the Accessibility Services website.
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS:
It is important that all of your attention be focused on the content to be learned so when you are in class you shouldn't be using your computer, cell phone, and tablet for casual use, only academic purposes. Any use of these devices (including texting) for non-academic purposes draws your attention away from the course work and is therefore subject to disciplinary action. Whether you are taking a course online, blended, or in the classroom, you may be required to have discussions of class assignments and share papers and other class materials with instructors and classmates online. The learning management system, MyCourses, will be used for this purpose and you should complete the Introduction to MyCourses so that you are comfortable with the system and can complete your assignments. Whether you are in an online class or a physical classroom, certain behaviors are expected when you communicate with your peers and your instructors. You need to contribute to a positive learning/teaching environment, respecting the rights of others and their opportunity to learn. No one has the right to interfere with the teaching/learning process. Below are the traits of a successful student. These guidelines pertain whether your course is online or in the classroom. When communicating, you should always:
· treat everyone with respect in every communication
· use your professor's proper title: Dr. or Prof., or if you are in doubt use Mr. or Ms.
· use clear and concise language
· remember that college level communication should use correct grammar, whether written or spoken. Avoid slang.
· use correct spelling and avoid texting abbreviations
· avoid using the caps lock feature as it can be interpreted as yelling online
· be cautious when using humor or sarcasm as tone is sometimes lost in an email or discussion post and, even when spoken, your message might be misunderstood
· be cautious with personal information (both yours and others')
When you send an email to your instructor, department chair, dean, or classmates, you should:
· use a subject line that describes what you are writing about
· avoid attachments unless you are sure your recipients can open them
· be clear, concise, and courteous
· sign your message with your name
· use your SPC email account to ensure delivery. Sometime emails from non-SPC accounts are stopped by the spam filter and the recipient may not receive it.
Your faculty member will include in the syllabus expectations for response times on email.
When posting to a discussion board, you should:
· write posts that are on-topic and within the scope of the course material
· take your posts seriously; review and edit your posts before sending
· be as brief as possible while still making a thorough comment
· always give proper credit when referencing or quoting another source
· read all messages in a thread before replying
· avoid repeating someone else's post without adding something of your own to it
· avoid short, generic replies such as, "I agree." You should include why you agree or add to the previous point
· always be respectful of others' opinions, even when they differ from your own
· express any differing opinions in a respectful, non-critical way
· not make personal or insulting remarks
· be open-minded
The instructor has the authority to ask a disruptive student to leave a classroom or lab. The instructor may also delete posts or materials from an online or blended class and/or take disciplinary action if disruptive behavior continues. This ensures that all students in the class have an opportunity to learn. We expect you to be honest in all of your academic work. By enrolling at the College, you agree to obey all of the standards of academic honesty and integrity and you should understand that failing to observe the rules may result in academic and disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion from the College. As members of the College community, you also have an ethical obligation to report violations of the SPC academic honesty policies you may witness. The academic honesty policy and procedures are available online:
· Cheating
· Bribery
· Misrepresentation
· Conspiracy
· Fabrication
· Collusion
· Improper calculator, computer or online use
Some of your courses may include online material that is protected by copyright. This means that the work is available for you to use in your studies but you can't copy and share the materials ( http://www.copyright.gov ). It's your responsibility to be academically honest in all of your work.
TURNITIN
The instructor of this course may require use of Turnitin.com as a tool to promote learning. The tool flags similarity and mechanical issues in written work that merit review. Use of the service enables students and faculty to identify areas that can be strengthened through improved paraphrasing, integration of sources, or proper citation. Submitted papers remain as source documents in the Turnitin database solely for the purpose of detecting originality. Students retain full copyright to their works. Review the Turnitin Usage Agreement . Students who do not wish to submit work through Turnitin must notify their instructor via course email within the first seven days of the course. In lieu of Turnitin use, faculty may require a student to submit copies of sources, preliminary drafts, a research journal, or an annotated bibliography.
SAFETY AND SECURITY:
We want to make sure that you are comfortable on campus and feel secure in your learning environment. The SPC campuses are very safe but you should be aware of your surroundings, just as you are anytime you are in a public space. In each classroom there is an Emergency Response Guide to help you during an emergency. It is also a good idea to be familiar with evacuation routes in buildings that you use frequently. If you have an emergency, dial 911 immediately. For information on campus safety and security policies, please call 727-791-2560. More information is also available on the Campus Safety website.
The college website ( www.spcollege.edu ) is the best source of information in the event of an emergency. It's possible for something like a hurricane to disrupt classes on campus; if this happens there are plans on how to help you continue your education. You should be comfortable using MyCourses as the learning management system will be key in communicating with faculty about course materials and assignments. Make sure you complete the Introduction to MyCourses so that you are familiar with sending and receiving emails, participating in discussion posts, navigating through course materials, and submitting assignments. It is important to be able to use MyCourses for learning activities if your campus is closed.
Federal and state law requires a person designated as a "sexual predator or offender" to register with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). The FDLE is then required to notify the college if the person attends, or is employed, by a college or university. You can find out more information by calling the FDLE hotline (1-888-FL-PREDATOR) or by visiting http://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/ . A list of sexual offenders or predators registered for classes at SPC is also available.
In the event of a weather emergency or natural disaster that prevents students from attending class for a period of time, your instructor will email you with instructions about how to complete this course in an online modality. https://spcemergency.com/
TITANS CARE:
As an SPC student it's vital that you know Titans Care. You can access resources through SPC's Student Assistance Program (SAP) , a collaborative resource for students with mental health or general life issues. SAP provides help and education in suicide prevention, mental health, substance abuse awareness and more. It is SPC's belief that supporting mental wellness is everyone's charge and that one loss as a result of substance abuse, mental illness, or suicide is one too many. If you or a loved one are considering suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
STUDENT CONCERNS:
St. Petersburg College wants to make sure that you are able to receive prompt and fair resolutions to any concerns that you might have. If you feel that you have had a bad experience with a college employee, or you have a concern about college facilities, please bring it to our attention. Begin by speaking directly to the person responsible for the department; direct conflict resolution is an important skill to develop and usually brings about the best results. If you aren't satisfied with the outcome, or are not comfortable approaching the person directly, you may submit the information using an online form: https://web.spcollege.edu/survey/13002/
If you're not able to submit the form online yourself, feel free to ask a college employee to submit the form on your behalf.
OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES:
The instructor of this course may require the use of Turnitin.com as a tool to promote learning. The tool flags similarity and mechanical issues in written work that merit review. Use of the service enables students and faculty to identify areas that can be strengthened through improved paraphrasing, integration of sources, or proper citation. Submitted papers remain as source documents in the Turnitin database solely for the purpose of detecting originality. Student retain full copyrights to their works. Review the Turnitin Usage Agreement. https://help.turnitin.com/Privacy_and_Security/Privacy_and_Security.htm
Student Survey of Instruction:
The Student Survey of Instruction (SSI) is administered towards the end of the semester for each course. It is designed to improve the quality of instruction at St. Petersburg College. All student responses are confidential and anonymous. The will be used solely for the purpose of performance improvement.
TECHNOLOGY
Minimum Technical Skills: Specify the minimum technical skills expected of the learner: general and course-specific learners must have to succeed in the course.
MyCourses tutorials are available to students new to this LMS and are located at the beginning of the course. Most features on MyCourses are accessible on mobile devices, although it is recommended that you use a computer for quizzes, tests, and essay assignments.
ACCESSIBILITY OF TECHNOLOGY
INSTRUCTIONAL CONTINUITY PLAN - EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS POLICY
The St. Petersburg College website at www.spcollege.edu is the official source of college information regarding the status of the institution. Other important information will be communicated via SPC Alert, local media outlets, and the college toll-free phone number 866-822-3978. All decisions concerning the discontinuation of college functions, cancellation of classes, or cessation of operations rest with the President or his/her designee. The College realizes that it is possible for a significant natural disaster to compromise SPC campus facilities sufficiently to disrupt the delivery of classes on campus/campuses for an extended period of time, and is planning ways our operations can continue following such an emergency.
So, in the event that a hurricane or other natural disaster causes significant damage to St. Petersburg College facilities, you may be provided the opportunity to complete your course work online. Following the event, please visit the college website for an announcement of the College's plan to resume operations.
Further, in the event of such a disaster, the instructor will continue using the Learning Management System (LMS) of MyCourses for continuation of all required learning and instructional activities in this course, including the issuing of graded online assignments and expectation of student completion of those graded assignments.