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Course ID:

SLS1505

Reference Number:

7350

Credits:

1 Credit

Term:

Spring 2020

Term Dates:

March 9th, 2020 – May 1st, 2020 (8w2)

**Coursework will be open from 3/9/2020 – 4/27/2020

Name:

Professor Pacios

Course Messages:

· Please use Course Messages (Internal)

· [email protected] only if you are experiencing technical difficulties and cannot access the course

· If you contact the Professor by e-mail, use only your MDC e-mail.

Phone:

305-237-1284

Response Policy:

24 - 48hrs Monday through Friday when the College is in Session 36-48 hours when the College is in session

Learning Outcome #1:

Communicate effectively using listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.*

Learning Outcome #2:

Use quantitative analytical skills to evaluate and process numerical data.

Learning Outcome #3:

Solve problems using critical and creative thinking and scientific reasoning.*

Learning Outcome #4:

Formulate strategies to locate, evaluate, and apply information.*

Learning Outcome #5:

Demonstrate knowledge of diverse cultures, including global and historical perspectives.

Learning Outcome #6:

Create strategies that can be used to fulfill personal, civic, and social responsibilities.*

Learning Outcome #7:

Demonstrate knowledge of ethical thinking and its application to issues in society.

Learning Outcome #8:

Use computer and emerging technologies effectively.*

Learning Outcome #9:

Demonstrate an appreciation for aesthetics and creative activities.

Learning Outcome #10:

Describe how natural systems function and recognize the impact of humans on the environment.

*This course specifically addresses these MDC learning outcomes.

Competency 1:

The Student will demonstrate utilization of effective study skills by:

1. assessing his/her personal learning style and study skills.

2. applying effective study skills.

3. applying active reading and comprehension skills.

4. developing strategies for critical thinking, memory enhancement and test-taking.

5. identifying math and test anxiety triggers and applying successful coping strategies.

Competency 2:

The Student will demonstrate knowledge of the dynamics of success by:

1. identifying personal values and interests through selected inventories.

2. examining the role of short, midterm, and long-term goals in success.

3. applying active reading and comprehension skills.

4. examining issues critical to life-management, including: time management, physical and emotional well-being, personal and civic responsibility, and the impact of cultural diversity.

5. developing informational literacy and technology skills effectively

Competency 3:

The Student will demonstrate an understanding of the process of making appropriate career choices by:

· matching knowledge about one's own characteristics and abilities to information about job or career opportunities.

· comparing various career choices and related requirements.

· developing an educational plan for meeting graduation requirements.

Competency 4:

The Student will demonstrate knowledge of college matriculation processes and procedures by:

1. demonstrating knowledge of college procedures including registration procedures, degree requirements, advisement services, financial aid, and the Standards of Academic Progress.

2. identifying resources available at the College for successful academic progress.

3. developing strategies for working effectively with professors in and out of class.

4. expressing his/her academic needs to the appropriate support resources

Orientation to College Learning, 7e., 2013 Dianna L. Van Blerkom Cengage Learning ISBN: 9781111-83364-0 or Orientation to College Learning, 7e., 2013 - E-text version ISBN: 9781133712435

PLEASE NOTE: The textbook is Mandatory

Chapter 1:

Getting Motivated

Chapter 2:

Goal Setting

Chapter 3:

Time Management

Chapter 4:

Memory and Learning

Chapter 5:

Taking Lecture Notes

Chapter 6:

Improving Concentration

Chapter 7:

Reading Your Textbook

Chapter 8:

Marking Your Textbook

Chapter 9:

Organizing Text Information

Chapter 10:

Preparing for Exams

Chapter 11:

Taking Objective Exams

Chapter 12:

Taking Essay Exams

Chapter 13:

Succeeding on Finals

Discussions:

Chapter Discussion Postings

Discussions are worth 45% of your overall grade.

Students do need to respond to every discussion. Students earn full credit for their discussion response if they have responded substantially and meaningfully to the discussion questions. Oftentimes, it is necessary to also respond to two postings written by classmates. This is not always the case. The discussion information will indicate if replies are needed.

Students do not need to read every thread. Students do not need to mark that they have "read" the material.

Quizzes:

Students will have 30 minutes for each chapter quiz. There may be a second attempt at the quiz. If the quiz is attempted a second time, the quiz scores will be averaged. Quizzes are worth 35% of your overall grade

Proctored Final Exam:

Proctored Final Exam is a proctored exam and must be taken at a Miami Dade College Testing Center during the specified exam period. It is a comprehensive final. You have 120 minutes to complete 52 questions.

The proctored final must be completed within the testing window established by the Virtual College. Please check the course calendar to find the testing dates for the proctored exam(s) required in this course.

Students currently have three options when taking a proctored assessment:

1. MDC Testing Center(s)

2. Remote Proctors and

3. Technology Supported Proctoring

Please visit the Virtual College Testing Information page for very important information about proctored testing.

Proctored Final Exam is worth 10% of your overall grade.

Philosophy Paper:

Late and Make-up Policy:

Philosophy of Success Paper

Paper is worth 10% of your overall grade.

PLEASE NOTE: Follow the instructions for composing and submitting the paper. If it is copied and pasted into the course it will not be graded - it must be submitted as a Word Document.

Grading Criteria

Course Requirements

Percentage

Discussion Postings

45%

Quizzes

35%

Final Exam - PROCTORED

10%

Philosophy Paper

10%

Total Points Possible

100%

Miami Dade College's Letter Grades

Range

Letter Grade

90 - 100

A

80 - 89

B

70 - 79

C

65 - 69

D

64 and below

F

· Students' Rights and Responsibility Handbook

This handbook provides you with the basic information you need to know as a student at Miami Dade College. Please review the Student's Rights and Responsibilities Handbook to learn about policies addressing code of conduct, grade appeals, religious observations, services for students with special needs, and many other areas. Due to the nature of the online environment, the information below supplements the Handbook for Virtual College students.

· Academic Dishonesty

Please carefully review the Academic Dishonesty policies in the Student's Rights and Responsibilities Handbook.

The Handbook identifies "cheating on an examination" as one of the actions included under academic dishonesty. In this course, you are expected to complete quizzes and exams independently and without access to the course's online content or your own study notes. Having multiple browser windows open, accessing previous quizzes or course readings, and using your course notes while taking a quiz or exam constitute cheating. All your course activity is recorded by the Blackboard Learn system; activity logs during the times when you are taking quizzes / exams that demonstrate access to other course components constitute evidence of cheating, and may result in a failing grade for the corresponding quiz or exam.

You may have access to content in completed quizzes / exams. Copying, photographing, or any form of duplicating content in any assessment violates the integrity of the assessment. Such actions will be viewed as academic dishonesty and may result in a failing grade for the corresponding quiz or exam.

Plagiarism is another action identified as academic dishonesty in the Handbook. Presenting the work or ideas of someone else as one's own constitutes plagiarism, which is why students are always expected to cite their sources. Through the use of Turnitin, unoriginal work can be easily identified; if not sourced, this constitutes evidence of plagiarism, and may result in a failing grade for the corresponding assignment.

· Course Withdrawal

After registering, students may change their schedules during the drop / add period. The dates for this period are listed on the Academic Calendar that may be found as a link on the Miami Dade College homepage.

If you decide to drop this course and you desire a full refund, you must do so before the last day to withdraw with a full refund (see College Academic Calendar for date). If you stop logging on to class without officially withdrawing through the Registrar's Office, the instructor may withdraw you for nonattendance. If you continue to log on but do not participate in the class and complete assignments, the instructor may withdraw you for inactivity.

Students who do not actively participate in classes may be dropped. For classes in the Virtual College, students must participate in activities such as discussions, assignments, etc. Simply entering a course (logging in) does not constitute active participation.

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· Incomplete Grades:

· An Incomplete is given only where extenuating circumstances exist, such as documented medical problems or a death in the family, and is issued solely at the discretion of the instructor. If the instructor agrees to grant an Incomplete, a written agreement must be completed between the instructor and the student, specifying the coursework to be completed, in what manner, and by when. Failure to fulfill the terms of the contract by the end of the next major term will result in an "F" for the course. A student may not remove an Incomplete by registering in a subsequent term to re-take the course.

For more information on Incomplete grades, please refer to the Student's Rights and Responsibilities Handbook.

· Hurricane and Other Natural Disasters

In the event of a hurricane or other disaster, the Virtual College follows the schedule established by the College for campus-based courses. Please visit the MDC website (http://www.mdc.edu) or call the MDC hotline (305.237.7500) for situation updates. Assignments and due dates will be adjusted based upon the impact of the storm on our community. However, if the College reopens and you are still without power or internet access, it is up to you to have a backup plan (MDC computer courtyards, labs and libraries; Miami-Dade County public libraries; or similar facilities). Please keep in touch with your instructor if at all possible.

Services for Students with Disabilities (ACCESS- A Comprehensive Center for Exceptional Students’ Services)

· MDC has developed special support services and accommodations to assist students with disabilities in achieving equal opportunity. You may find out about these services and eligibility by contacting your campus’ ACCESS office. If you currently are an ACCESS student, please have the ACCESS coordinator email me a copy of your accommodations by the end of Week 1.