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Course Information

Course Name:
Course Prefix & Number
Course Organization: This course is organized using modules. All activities, assignments, and assessments can be accessed from the Modules tab. See the “Getting Started” module for information on how to navigate the course and other course-related directions. 
Credits:
Pre-requisites (Please check the GTCC catalog to confirm most recent requisites):
Co-requisites:
Description (Catalog):
Textbook:
Supplemental Materials:

Minimum Tech Skills Required:

[INSTRUCTORS - Delete: You can edit this information. It may need to be less for F2F or more if you teach a high-tech course.]

To begin in this course, you must:

  • Be able to obtain access to an internet connection, preferably broadband, and a working computer for the duration of this course.
  • Be familiar with Microsoft© Office applications.
  • Be able to send and receive emails and email attachments in and out of class.
  • Be able to change your Canvas Notification settings.
  • Be able to maintain backups of all work you create for this course.

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Instructor Information

Instructor's Name
Email Address:
Location:
Campus:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Office Phone:
Office Hours:

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Class Information

Beginning Date:
Final Exam Date:
Census Date:
Withdrawal Date:
Meeting Times:
Meeting Locations:
Delivery Method:
Number of Weeks:

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Census Date Policy

If a student does not meet the Census Date criteria, he/she is reported as a No Show for the course. Meeting the census requirements is based on the delivery method of the section. [Instructors: Delete the options that are not applicable to this course. Leave the definition below for the delivery method that you listed above.]

  • Face-to-face courses—A student must attend one or more class sessions prior to or on the 10% point (Census Date) in the class, which is noted in the Instructor Information section of the course syllabus.
  • Blended or Hybrid (Webbed) courses - A student must attend one or more class sessions OR must submit an assignment or participate in a graded activity (through Canvas) prior to or on the 10% point (Census Date) in the class, which is noted in the Instructor Information section of the course syllabus.
  • Online courses—A student must submit an assignment or participate in a graded activity (through Canvas) prior to or on the 10% point (Census Date) in the class, which is noted in the Instructor Information section of the course syllabus.
  • Partially Synchronous courses—A student must attend one or more class sessions (through MS Teams) OR must submit an assignment or participate in a graded activity (through Canvas) prior to or on the 10% point (Census Date) in the class, which is noted in the Instructor Information section of the course syllabus.
  • Fully Synchronous courses—A student must attend one or more class sessions, (through MS Teams) prior to or on the 10% point (Census Date) in the class, which is noted in the Instructor Information section of the course syllabus.

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Withdrawal Policy

It is the student’s responsibility to withdraw from a class by the course withdrawal date that is noted in the Class Information section of the course syllabus. Failure to follow the withdrawal procedure will result in a grade of “F” for the course. Students are encouraged to consult with their instructors before withdrawing.

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Student Learning Outcomes

At the completion of the course, students should be able to do the following:

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Grading Policy

Grading and Feedback

[Instructors: If this is not your method of grading and giving feedback, please edit it so that it matches your course.]

All assignments will be graded within 1-week of the due date. The multiple-choice quizzes will be auto-graded by Canvas.  Your quiz responses will be released after the due date for the quiz has passed. Rubrics will be used to grade open-ended assignments such as discussions essays and projects. If used, rubrics are attached to the Canvas assignment. Please make sure to review the rubric before completing the assignment. Here is information on how to access this feedback:

Grading Scale

[Instructors: If this is not your grading policy, please edit it so that the policy matches your course.]

This table provides the grading scale
GRADE REQUIREMENT
A 90 – 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F Below 60

Evaluation of Performance

[Insert your criteria here]

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Policies and Additional Information

Class Attendance

[Insert your policy here]                                                                                                                                                                           

Turnaround Policy

[Insert your turnaround policy here, including email, discussion postings in an online course, feedback on assignments, and grades]                                                                           

Late Work Policy

 [Insert your policy here]                 

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Course Participation and Expectations

[INSTRUCTORS - Delete - Insert information here regarding expectations such as site visits, acceptable formats for assignments, proctored exams, etc. Online instructors requiring proctored exams must include this site link for Proctoring Services for GTCC and Non-GTCC Students.]

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Canvas Information

Canvas is where course content, grades, and communication will reside for this course.

  • https://gtcc.instructure.com
  • For Canvas passwords, or any other computer-related technical support contact, the 24-Hour Tech Support Line

    • Call for a Live Person - 1-866-826-3748

    • Click for Live Chat

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Communication Expectations

Email Communications

Your GTCC email account is the official means of communicating with GTCC. Information critical to your success at GTCC is delivered to you via this account and you are expected to follow rules and policies provided to you via this communication method. Any email from you to the instructor should be sent either through the CANVAS course management system, or through your official GTCC email account. Please be advised that due to privacy and security concerns, emails from or about students that do not originate from an official GTCC email address will not receive a reply.

Communication between Students and Instructor 

  • All communications, regardless of delivery method, should use a professional, respectful and civil manner.
  • Written communication, both formal and informal, uses Standard English rather than popular online abbreviations and regional colloquialisms.
  • Video interactions reflect a respectful tone in verbal communications and body language.
  • Spelling and grammar are correct.

Netiquette

What you can expect from me:

  • I will take all your questions, comments and concerns sincerely. 
  • I will respond promptly to requests for help.
  • Although I will be monitoring the discussion, I will not participate by responding to every post. My role is 'guide on the side,' not 'sage on the stage.'
  • I will communicate with you about your assignments within seven days of submission. If I am unable to do so, I will let you know when you can expect to receive feedback. 

What I expect from all of us - Online course expectations for netiquette use:

  • Don't flame (personally attack) someone. It is possible to disagree with an idea without flaming the person espousing the idea.
  • Use emoticons and acronyms to convey your emotional intent to avoid misunderstandings.
  • Remember that the concept of "politeness" is defined for us by our family and culture. What is considered polite communication in one family or culture may be impolite in another. Sometimes you may inadvertently seem impolite or feel that someone else was being impolite. Talk it out instead of assuming the person meant to be rude. 
  • Listen actively.
  • Think critically. Critical thinking, grounded in intellectual integrity, is expected. In other words, seek clarity of meaning and understanding. 
  • Question ideas, not people. 
  • Attempt to see things from other perspectives.
  • Use supporting relevant information.      

Announcements   

I will send urgent and regular communication to all students using the Announcements tool in Canvas. You need to set your Announcements in Notifications to “Notify Immediately” to ensure that you do not miss any new announcements. (Go to Account>Notifications>Announcements and set to "Notify Immediately").

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School Closing Policy

GTCC communicates school or campus closings and other emergency information through E2Campus text messages and the Omnilert app.

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Quality of Instruction Statement

GTCC faculty members are committed to providing quality instruction. If there is a concern about the instruction provided, treatment of an individual or a group of students, or professional conduct of instructors, first see the instructor, then the department chair, and then the dean. The description of Students' Rights and Responsibilities can be found in the current Student Handbook. GTCC courses reflect essential employment skills and general education core competencies.

 

[This table provides the contact info for dean and department chair]
Name Chair Email
Department [Add Dept name] [Add Dept Chair name] [Add Dept Chair email]
Division [Add Div name] [Add Dean name] [Add Dean email]

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Subject to Change

This course syllabus is subject to change as determined by the course instructor. If changes are needed, an addendum to the syllabus will be provided to each student and implementation of changes will be set forth at date that addendum is issued.

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Course Schedule

Course Schedule

[Insert your schedule here or use the statement "See the schedule below" if you are using the Course Summary as your schedule.] 

 

Course Summary:

Date Details Due