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General Information

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Course Title: (Course Title Here)

Credit Hours: (Insert # of Cr. Hrs)

Level: (Insert Course Level Here)

Prerequisite/Co-requisite: (Insert the requisites here)

Credit Hours: (Insert # of Cr. Hrs)

Course Format: (Online, Hybrid, Lecture, Lab...)

Location: (Virtual or Room/Building Number)

Course Description

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Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

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Rational

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Required Texts

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Optional Texts

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Optional Resources

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Assessment of Students

  1. Participation & Discussions 10%
  2. Activities 30%    
  3. Reflections 10%    
  4. Midterm/Final Exam 30%    
  5. Research Paper/Final Project 20%

Participation & Discussions – (Explain how you will assess the students in this category)

Activities – (Explain how you will assess the students in this category)

Reflections – (Explain how you will assess the students in this category)

Midterm/Final Exam – (Explain how you will assess the students in this category)

Research Paper/Final Project – (Explain how you will assess the students in this category)

*Most assignments post automatically to the Canvas Calendar – however not all of them do. Because of this, the Weekly Overview’s are supplemental and will explain in more detail what is due for the week.

Students will be assigned grades based on the grade definition identified in the Catalog.

Grade Definition – D’Youville Catalog

A    =    93-100

A-   =    90-92

B+   =    87-89

B   =    83-86

B-   =    80-82

C+   =    77-79

C   =    73-76

C-   =    70-72

D+   =    67-69

D   =    63-66

D-   =    60-62

F   =    Below 60

Late Assignments

  • NO work will be accepted 1 week after assigned.
  • ALL assignments should be submitted via Canvas. Please give yourself some lead-time when submitting assignments.
  • It is the student’s responsibility to adhere to the deadlines for course assignments. When deadlines are not met, grade penalties and delays in grading may result
  • ALL work is due at 11:59 PM, EST on the date it is scheduled.
  • Late submissions are accepted up to 7 days after the due date at a 20% reduction in points.
  • A “0” will be automatically submitted for anything not submitted on time and will become permanent on day 8. Due to the necessity of submitting final grades immediately after the course ends, the 7-day late submission policy does not apply the last 2 weeks of class. No late assignments will be accepted in those last 2 weeks.
  • Extensions are granted because of catastrophic emergencies for those who reach out prior to the scheduled due date of an assignment.

Response Time and Feedback on Assignments

Feedback on assignments is typically within 48 hours for all submissions, although with larger class sizes there may be additional time required. Students can expect the following response times:

  • Discussions will be graded within 72 hours using both a comment and rubric.
  • Calls and emails will receive a response within 24 - 48 hours, except on major holidays which I will respond within 72 hours
  • Grades and feedback on assignments and tests will be provided no more than 5 days after submission.

Students can expect instructors to respond within 48 hours to the “Ask the Professor” discussion.

Written Assignments

Required papers must be typed in a Word document and consistent with APA format. Guidelines will be provided for written assignments. Please note that students must have Microsoft Office in order to view feedback from faculty on assignments. Open Office or other free applications are not acceptable. In addition, tracked edits and feedback on Word documents are not able to be viewed on most smartphones and/or tablets. Office 365 is available for all students to download; visit Microsoft’s website to download.

Plagiarism

Students are expected to comply with the D'Youville plagiarism policy. Any student who submits an assignment that meets the criteria for plagiarism will receive a grade of zero/no credit for that assignment. Plagiarism includes papers copied directly from another source; papers which take material in part or in whole from other sources without sufficient documentation. Faculty may use computer-based software to review papers for plagiarism. Students will not be permitted to rewrite any written assignment once it has been submitted and graded. Students are encouraged to seek guidance from the faculty teaching the course when working on an assignment. In addition, the Writing Tutor and the Learning Center can help students with writing, grammatical concerns and APA format. Students who are referred by faculty to a writing tutor may be asked to bring proof of attendance before future assignments will be accepted for grading.

Attendance

Your success in this class is dependent upon your active participation in the virtual classroom. Each week begins on _____________ at 12:01 am, EST and ends on __________ at 11:59 pm, EST. During that time, you should log into the class frequently to complete your assigned readings, activities, and post to discussion boards. Unless appropriate drop/add or withdrawal forms have been processed, a grade of “F” for the course is noted if students just stop attending classes.  Financial obligations will remain as well.  Merely informing the instructor of the intention to withdraw does not constitute official withdrawal.

Academic Integrity

D’Youville has a responsibility to promote academic honesty and integrity, and to develop procedures to deal effectively with instances of academic dishonesty.  Students are responsible for the honest completion and representation of their work, for the appropriate citation of sources, and for respecting others' academic endeavors.  By placing their name on academic work, students certify the originality of all work not otherwise identified by appropriate acknowledgments. Visit the D'Youville Catalog linked here for detailed information.

Withdrawal from the course

Students may withdraw from a course, at which point their record will show a grade of “W”.  Forms for withdrawal can be found on-line through the Registrar’s Office at the link here. These forms must be completed, signed by the student’s advisor, and submitted to the Registrar’s Office. Ceasing to participate in class or informing the instructor of the intention to withdraw does not constitute official withdrawal and will result in a grade of “F”.

Online Learner Requirements and Proficiencies

You are required to be able to navigate the course by clicking links on the site.

Students need to be able to write assignments, copy and paste, create documents using Microsoft Office and be able to upload to Turnitin.com, email attachments and the ability to upload to the LMS. If you are not able to do so, please contact me before an assignment is due.

Students must be able to work as instructed to ensure you are properly prepared you should have Self-discipline, Problem solving skills, Critical Thinking skills and enjoy communicating in the written world.

Discussions – you are required to participate in discussions. You will need to do any initial post and follow-up posts. Please refer to the discussion board rubric for time and grading criteria.

Canvas Course Tools/Areas Overview

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Description

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Syllabus

This is a digital version of your syllabus for the course. 

Check this to refer back to the way the course is designed

Announcements

This area is used to post day-to-day course details such as the status of or directions for assignments and discussions.

Check the announcements on a regular basis, at least several times each week.

Modules

This area contains course content, including lectures, readings, resources, and assignments. This area may also contain a checklist summary of assignments for the module.

Check this area at the start of each module and throughout the module week to review course materials.

Discussions

This is one of the primary areas for discussion and collaboration in the class.

Participate and contribute on a regular basis. Refer to the Attendance Policy section for information.

Grades

Assignment grades are located in this area.

Check this area to find out your grades for your course assignments.

Assignments

This is where all your assignments will be listed for the class.

Check this area at the start of each module and refer back to it throughout the week.

Quizzes

This is where all of your quizzes/tests will be for the class.

Check this area on a regular basis.

Tutor.com 24/7 Homework Help

Subject matter specific tutors are available to all students for consultation and assistance.  This tool allows you to immediately connect & schedule tutoring sessions with experts in your field of study.  Additionally, you may submit written assignments for review.

Use this service if you are in need of additional assistance or if you wish to work through a question that has you stumped.  If you finish a paper ahead of the deadline, you may also submit your work for  review.  Revision recommendation are normally returned within 12 hours... so plan accordingly!

Panopto Recordings

Panopto is utilized to disseminate recorded video and podcast content.  Additional features include captioning for the hearing impaired, the ability to toggle the main recorded video with footage from the instructor's screen, as well as content flagging for later review.

Check out this link to access all of your instructor's available audio and video content.

Role of Netiquette

The following outlines some key strategies for effective netiquette:

  • Use standard grammar and spelling, and avoid “text speak” such as “lol” or “idk.”
  • Be professional. Respectfully address the person you are speaking to, and avoid rude language, a confrontational tone, and all caps, which is the online equivalent to shouting.
  • Write concisely. Develop your point with details and examples, but do not ramble or use unnecessary words. Your readers should be able to understand your point quickly.
  • Do not dominate discussion. Allow others to speak, and read their input carefully before responding.
  • Provide a link or reference for your sources so your readers know where you are getting your information.
  • Use fonts that are easy to read (e.g., Arial, Times New Roman, Calibri).
  • Format your writing in a consistent, clear, and readable manner. Avoid large blocks of text by using paragraphs and consistent spacing and making your writing welcoming for readers.
  • Proofread. Carefully review what you have written and correct any errors or unclear wording. Small mistakes are unprofessional and potentially confusing.
  • Think twice before sending or posting. Most messages cannot be retracted, and even editing a discussion board post will show a record of your changes, so do not commit to anything that you will regret later.
  • Reply to others promptly.

Technical Skills Required for Online Courses

As an online student there are necessary skills you must have due to a much different "classroom" experience than a traditional student. In order to ensure that you are fully prepared for your online courses, following is a list of expectations and requirements: Students in a hybrid and/or on-line program should be comfortable with and possess the following skill sets:

  1. Self-discipline
  2. Problem solving skills
  3. Critical thinking skills
  4. Enjoy communication in the written word

As part of your online experience, you can expect to utilize a variety of technology mediums as part of your curriculum:

  • Communicate via email including sending attachments
  • Navigate the World Wide Web using a Web browser such as Google Chrome
  • Use Microsoft Office (or similar) to create documents, spreadsheets, presentations etc.
  • Be willing to learn how to communicate using a discussion board and upload assignments to a classroom Web site
  • Be comfortable uploading and downloading saved files
  • Downloading and installing software
  • Have easy access to the Internet
  • Play, listen and have the ability to create audio and video files
  • Navigate Canvas, including; using the email component within, attaching files in assignments, posting to discussion boards. Instructions and tutorials for this are provided in the Canvas Student Training linked here.

For more information or technical assistance on using the Learning Management System, please refer to the Training Guides linked here.

Digital Information Literacy Skills Required for Online Courses

Information literacy is the set of integrated abilities encompassing the reflective discovery of information (including being able to identify, locate, and critically evaluate sources), the understanding of how information is produced and valued, and the use of information in creating new knowledge (synthesis) and participating ethically in communities of learning.

You can visit the Library Resources page directly in Canvas via the Help menu in the site navigation, or linked here.

Technical requirements for DYC Online Courses

  • Laptop or Desktop with a modern web browser HTML5 capabilities
    • Google Chrome is the best supported browser 
    • Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox
  • Webcam
  • Microphone
  • Internet connection
  • Computer Plugins
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader, Java, Shockwave, Adobe Flash Player
  • Video Players
    • Windows Media Player, QuickTime Player
  • Software
  • DYC Credentials (E-mail, My D'Youville, and LMS)

Technical Support

Support is offered in the following locations:

Sharing of LMS content resources

Sharing content from the LMS classroom is strictly prohibited. All instructor and classmate postings are considered private and should not be shared. The content is to be only used to meet the learning objectives of the course by enrolled students.

Learning Center & Accessibility Resource

At D'Youville one of our most important core values is making sure that you succeed. As a student at D’Youville, you’ll be challenged every day, but you’ll also know that we have your back, no matter what you need to succeed. If you need extra help, our Learning Center is available to help you with tutoring, workshops, and one-on-one support.  Students for whom English is a second language are also urged to utilize the resources of the Learning Center.  Visit this link to learn more.

Students with Special Needs: Students, who believe they may be eligible for Special Testing Conditions, such as extended time and/or a distraction reduced environment, must contact the Learning Center to determine whether they qualify. Students with disabilities need to contact the Coordinator of Accessibility Resources and provide documentation of their disability(ies) from a qualified professional.  Based on that information and the course requirements, Accessibility Resources will determine if special testing conditions are warranted. Students who are determined to be eligible for special testing conditions will be provided with an accommodation form detailing the special conditions. Students must provide the faculty with appropriate documentation from the learning center.  Please visit this link to learn more and schedule an appointment today.

D’Youville Library

The Montante Family Library at D'Youville is the ideal research destination for students, faculty, and staff searching for access to research tools, materials, and professional instruction.  Visit this link to learn more.

Personal Counseling Center

The challenges of coursework and personal life can be difficult to manage for anyone. The services of the Personal Counseling Center are available for all students and confidentiality is maintained. Students are encouraged to utilize this resource for assistance in stress management, situational crises, or any emotional difficulties. Students may either ask a faculty member for assistance in making a referral or may contact a counselor at the clinic by calling 829-7819.  Visit this link to learn more and schedule an appointment.

Sexual Misconduct & Harassment

D’Youville College prohibits its employees (faculty, administrative, support staff and maintenance), and undergraduate and graduate students from engaging in any form of sex discrimination, which includes sexual harassment and sexual assault/violence. This policy provides information regarding the college’s prevention and education efforts related to sexual harassment and sexual assault/violence (collectively referred to in this policy as “sexual misconduct”). Should the college become aware of sexual misconduct impacting its employees, undergraduate students or graduate students, the college is committed to promptly and effectively addressing the situation.

In furtherance of that commitment, this policy explains how the college will proceed once it is made aware of possible sexual misconduct in keeping with our institutional values and to meet our legal obligations under Title IX, the Clery Act, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013, and other applicable law. In all instances in which sexual misconduct is found to have occurred, the college will take appropriate steps to end such conduct, prevent its recurrence and redress its effects.  See this link for additional information.

Privacy Policies & Accessibility Statements

The following are links to Privacy Policies and Accessibility Statements for the technologies used in this course:

Permission for Materials

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References

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Course Summary:

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