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Mission: To provide affordable, accessible, and exceptional education that fosters student success Term: Spring 2021
Course: GPS 1214 General Physical Science with Lab
Delivery Format: In classroom and Blackboard Instructor Information: Name: Rob Wylie
Email: rwylie@carlalbert.edu Office Location: RC 205 Preferred Contact Method: In person Office Phone: (918)647-1412 Office Hours: As posted on office door or online. Required Textbook:
1. The physical Universe(15th ed) Krauskopf,Konrad B, and Authur Beiser, New York;McGraw Hill, 2014
2. GPS Lab Manual and Lab Kit from CASC bookstore.
Course Description: General Education Outcomes: Demonstrate knowledge-
Think Critically-
Communicate Effectively-
Practice Global and Civil Awareness-
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs): SLO 1. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to use the scientific method.
Evaluation/Assessment Practices:
TEACHING FORMAT: The general format of the class will be lecture, discussion, and instructor demonstration and individual lab investigation —textbook will occasionally be used in lab. The student will be responsible for reading the assigned topics before class and for participation in class discussion and demonstration/investigations. Students are responsible for all outside assignments made! EVALUATION TECHNIQUES: At least four major examinations—it is probable the number of exams will be five—will be given during the semester for the lecture section of the class. If five exams are given the lowest score excluding the final will be dropped. Exams will be multiple choice. Each exam will be a sectional test covering material that has been lectured over since the previous exam—with the possible exception of the final. A participation/ assignment grade will be given and will be equal to an additional lecture exam grade—this may include periodic quizzes, worksheet homework, and or lab. Lecture tests will make up 80% of the total grade and lab will make up 20%. The lowest lecture exam may be dropped—however, the final may not be dropped. All assignments must be turned in on the due date. Assignments not received on time will probably not receive a full score. All students are responsible for making sure assignments are turned in on time. GRADING: Average Letter Grade To Figure Overall Average: 90% and above A 80%-89% B 70%-79% C 60%-69% D 59% and below F
ATTENDANCE POLICY: Punctual and regular class attendance is expected of all students. This is considered the responsibility of the student. It is also the responsibility of the student to consult with his/her instructors when an absence must be excused. Instructors are given the prerogative of determining the excusableness of student absences. A student is responsible for all class work covered during his/her absence from class, even in cases in which s/he is able to satisfy the instructor that the absence was unavoidable. Failure to attend class regularly may result in administrative withdrawal of a student from class or from college. A. In general, the maximum number of allowable unexcused class hours of absences shall be the number of credits of the course. For example, a course worth three credits would have three clock hours of such absences. At the option of the instructor, unexcused absences in excess of the number of credit hours may result in a student being dropped from the class roster. Reinstatement in the class may occur only after the student secures permission from the instructor and the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
MAKE-UP EXAMINATIONS: Students are expected to take tests at the time they are scheduled. A student that cannot make the exam at the time it is scheduled must contact the instructor prior to missing the test to be able to make that exam up. Arrangements can be made for "special" occasions which are under the discretion of the instructor. Tests should be made up as soon as possible; all tests must be made up before the week of finals (no make-up tests will be given the week of finals). There may not be a curve or bonus applied to make-up exams. Lab tests or lab assignments will not be made up.
SERVICES, POLICY, and PROCEDURES:
Student Email: IMPORTANT- All course information, billing, financial aid notices, housing information, scholarship awards, degree check results, and other mail will be sent to you via student email. Please remember to check your student email often for important information.
ADA statement: Carl Albert State College complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Students with disabilities who need special accommodations should make their request in the following way: * Talk with your instructor after class about your disability or special needs related to work in class. An intake form needs to be filled out each semester for accommodations to be met.
Poteau Campus * Complete the Request for Special Accommodations Form with the Student Disability Services Coordinator. Crissy Keeton 918-647-1319. Located in Hemphill Hall rm 112. Email Crissy at ckeeton@carlalbert.edu.
* Complete the Request for Special Accommodations Form with the Assistant Student Disability Services Coordinator located in the Learning Resource Center in office SC 8025. Candace Buckner 918-647-6977 extension 2253 . Students can also email Candace Buckner atcdbuckner@carlalbert.edu . FOR WEB COURSES * Call or e-mail your instructor about your disability or special needs related to work in web courses. * Complete the Request for Special Accommodations Form with the Student Disability Services Coordinator. You may find information on our website under Student Affairs/Student Disability Services or under the LRC site. Online Students can download and scan or email their intake form and documents to ckeeton@carlalbert.edu.
Services:
Poteau Health & Wellness Center and Sallisaw Health & Wellness Center will provide treatment of minor illness and injuries and behavioral health services. Understand that the student/employee is responsible for providing Medicaid/private insurance and/or paying the minimum office visit fees; CASC has no obligation for payment of the minimum office visit fees.
In addition the following local agency, Cavanal Counseling, will provide free counseling services for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Choctaw Nation Project SAFE has provided a grant to cover these costs for all CASC students.
Phone: 918-647-1311 (Poteau) 918-775-6977 (Sallisaw) HEA-Required information: The National Postsecondary Education Cooperative (NPEC) issued Information Required to Be Disclosed Under the Higher Education Act of 1965: Suggestions for Dissemination (NPEC 2010-831). This publication is available at http://nces.ed.gov.
Additional Information including Student Handbook, FERPA, Financial Aid, Clery Report, and student consumer information are located at https://carlalbert.edu/discover-us/student-consumer-reports/. Notification of Class Cancellation: In the event class must be cancelled by the instructor, the student will be notified through various methods including, but not limited to the following: text message, email, or written notification. Students should check their Carl Albert email accounts regularly for such notifications. When possible, instructors will provide notification in advance. In instances of school closure, the notification process occurs in the following ways: the alert system is used to send messages including phone calls, text messages, and emails to all names in the alert system as soon as a decision has been made regarding the status of CASC; an email is sent to all Carl Albert email addresses; closure information is posted to the CASC website as quickly as possible; the phone message for incoming calls at the CASC switchboard will indicate closed status; and local radio stations and television stations are notified. However television may or may not post our information, so please be sure to check other sources of information as listed above. Assessment Statement: Assessment is the process that evaluates the learning experience with the purpose of continual improvement and has the objective of assuring the accomplishment of the mission of Carl Albert State College. Academic Integrity/ Misconduct Policy: The following will apply in connection with academic dishonesty:
A. The instructor and his or her division chairperson have final authority over the grades given to students or the lowering of grades because of cheating or plagiarism.
B. The term “cheating” includes, but is not limited to:
1. The use of any unauthorized assistance in taking quizzes, tests, or examinations.
2. Dependence upon the aid of sources beyond those authorized by the instructor in writing papers, preparing reports, solving problems, or carrying out other assignments.
3. Acquisition, without permission, of tests or other academic material belonging to a member of the college faculty or staff. The term “plagiarism” includes, but is not limited to, the use, by paraphrase or direct quotation, of the published or unpublished work of another person without full and clear acknowledgment. It also includes the unacknowledged use of materials prepared by another person or agency engaged in the selling of term papers or other academic materials.
If it is established that cheating or plagiarism has more than likely occurred:
A. The instructor may take appropriate disciplinary action, which may include the awarding of an “F” on the particular assignment or in the course.
B. The instructor will make a report of the incident and of the action taken to the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
C. The student will receive a copy of the report if she or he desires and may appeal the decision of the instructor to the Academic Affairs Committee.
D. The student and instructor may meet individually with the Academic Affairs Committee to present documentation pertinent to the appeal. Once the Academic Affairs Committee renders its decision, the appeal process is concluded.
Carl Albert State College considers all forms of academic misconduct and dishonesty serious matters that warrant serious attention. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cases of cheating and plagiarism, and is, at the very least, subject to disciplinary action by the instructor of record. More serious infractions will warrant disciplinary actions by the college.
Plagiarism is considered unacceptable and incompatible with the educational mission of Carl Albert State College. Since plagiarism always carries consequences, all students are expected to be familiar with the rules for avoiding plagiarism.
Intentional plagiarism is a deliberate act of academic dishonesty in which an individual knowingly represents the work or knowledge of another person as one’s own, knowingly incorporates into one’s work the words or ideas of another person without clear attribution, fails to acknowledge clearly the partial or full authorship of someone else when submitting a work, and/or consistently fails to cite or quote textual resources properly.
Cheating is considered to be a serious infraction of academic integrity and as such is not tolerated at CASC. Specifically, cheating includes, but is not limited to, instances where work is turned in that is not one’s own, copying others’ answers in exams and/or papers, infiltration of grading systems, use of deception in acquisition of answers, and/or instances of forgery.
STUDENT CONDUCT
1. Tardiness: Tardiness (being late for the beginning of class) is severely frowned upon. Class officially begins at the posted time (and according to professor's clock). If a student is not present at roll (which is taken at every class meeting), that student is counted absent. Students are expected to arrive in class on time. 2. Class Materials: Students are responsible for bringing notes to class. Do not ask me to provide you with notes if you forget them. You are also responsible for bringing something to write with, extra paper, etc., and scantrons and pencils on test days. 3. Cell Phones: Phones will not need to be out during class unless otherwise indicated by the instructor. Silence phones before class and put them away. I do not want to see your cell phone! Keep it in your pocket, purse, backpack, car, etc. If you have your phone out during a test, I will assume you are using it to cheat and you will receive a zero for that test. 4. Headphones, Ipods, etc: Should not be used or out during class. 5. RESPECT!! Please show respect for your instructor, fellow students and your college. a. Do not talk while the instructor or another student is speaking. b. Do not distract other students while they are trying to listen and learn. c. Put trash in the trash can. DO NOT put trash in the sinks, drawers, or cabinets of the desks. d. Do not write on or vandalize desks, chairs or any other school property. Grade Protest: Students may challenge a final grade, provided a solution cannot be reached through proper academic channels. Students should first contact their instructor and then the division chair if resolution is not satisfactory. Appeals for the purpose of challenging a final grade must be made to the Academic Affairs Committee within 90 days after the grade in question appears on the permanent record. Information concerning procedures to be followed is available from the Office of Admissions and Records. (CASC Catalog, p. 74)
Faculty Complaints: A student who feels he or she has serious grounds and evidence to demonstrate unfair treatment by a faculty member may file a formal written complaint with the division chair. First, however, the student is encouraged to visit with the faculty member on an informal basis to discuss the situation. If, after that visit, the student still wishes to file a formal complaint, the division chair will call a meeting between the student and the faculty member to discuss the complaint and any further action. If the issue still remains unresolved, the division chair, faculty member, and student will meet with the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
Semester Regulations Concerning the Beginning and End of the Term: Students should keep in mind that the semester begins with the first day of class and ends with the last day of the designated final exam period. If final exam conflicts occur, students may request changes in individual final exam times in writing to their instructors. Approval is based on the discretion of each instructor. If a change is approved, the instructor must forward a copy of the written request and approval to the office of Academic Affairs. Requests based upon personal convenience are generally not approved. Approvals are normally limited to the following reasons:
When amicable agreement cannot be reached by the student and instructor, the division chair and/or Academic Affairs Office can grant accommodations. Withdrawal Policy: Students are responsible for withdrawing from course(s) they will not attend. Students should contact the Office of Admissions to formally withdraw, and, if receiving financial aid, the Office of Financial Aid to understand the impact to their aide. Students failing to attend initial class meeting will be dropped from the class without notification. Beyond that, failure to attend class is not equivalent to dropping the class; students who fail to formally drop the class will receive a failing grade in the course. Students should consult the published Academic Calendar or Course Schedule to understand the last day to drop a course without charges or transcript record, drop with an automatic W grade, or drop with instructor input a W or F grade.
Online Etiquette Statement: Carl Albert State College expects online users to follow the same basic rules that apply in face-to-face communication. The following guidelines provide direction for students using Internet-based communication. Failure to follow appropriate communication rules may result in negative consequences.
Statement of Instructor Modification Right: This syllabus is subject to alteration at the discretion of the instructor. Notification of alteration will be provided to students via class announcement, e-mail, blackboard posting, or similar reasonable method.
Student Financial Responsibility Statement: **********Balances are due by the first day of classes. ************ In addition to enrolling in classes, part of your enrollment responsibility is payment of your Business Office account with the Business Office (tuition, fees, etc.). If a student account is not paid in full, we reserve the right to hold students’ grades and official transcripts. Students are also subject to be dropped from pre-enrolled classes.
To avoid holds on your student account make payment to CASC through the Business Office.
If you have already paid your balance for the semester, and any past balances, thank you. If you are unable to pay your Carl Albert State College student account balance by the first day of class or you anticipate receiving financial aid, you must enroll in a payment plan thru Nelnet. If the financial aid pays for all costs, then the payment plan will not go into effect.
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the Business Office at (918) 647-1325. |