Maricopa Community Colleges Estrella Mountain Community College (Insert your course name) Hybrid Course Syllabus

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1 (Insert your page banner) Maricopa Community Colleges Estrella Mountain Community College (Insert your course name) Hybrid Course Syllabus Instructor (Insert your name) Insert your phone number) Office Location and Hours (Insert Office Location and Hours) Class Schedule In Class Face to Face (F2F): (Insert times) Room: (Insert location) On-line: (Insert day) Required Textbook and Supplies (Insert the Title of your textbook and the Author's name.)(insert textbook image) One USB Mobile Drive (storage stick) (recommended) Order your books from the Bookstore at EMCC Course Description (Insert your Course Description ) Learning Outcome(s) (Insert your course specific student learning outcome(s) Course Competencies (List the Course Competencies )

2 Student Academic Achievement - Important Abilities The and the symbols denote projects which offer you the opportunity to enhance your abilities in these two very important areas. Whether you are going on to a university or moving immediately into the workforce, remember, these abilities will give you an edge that can help you succeed. Communication and Critical Thinking are currently being integrated into a wide variety of Estrella Mountain courses. By integrating these abilities into a variety of courses offered at the college, students benefit twice. They learn course content and they develop these important abilities to enhance student success in academic and professional pursuits. At Estrella Mountain, Communication and Critical Thinking are defined as follows: Communication A student who effectively communicates: 1. Responds to an audience. 2. Demonstrates a clear sense of purpose. 3. Organizes information. 4. Delivers information using appropriate language. Critical Thinking A student who thinks critically, processes, synthesizes, and applies information to solve problems by: 1. Identifying the problem. 2. Developing and implementing strategies. 3. Evaluating information. 4. Reaching conclusions. 5. Responding to the problem. Class Attendance and Participation Policy Attendance is taken at every face to face (F2F) class meeting. You are expected to attend class on time for each scheduled F2F class session. If you are going to be absent from a F2F class session, you are expected to call or your instructor explaining your absence in advance of your absence when possible or immediately following your absence. Each student is responsible for obtaining information and assignments given during a missed F2F class meeting prior to the next F2F class meeting. Contact your communication partner, your communication group, and follow the procedures listed in the Communication Policy section below. Absences in excess of the number of times the class meets per week may result in withdrawal from the course with a W (withdrawal passing) or Y (withdrawal failing) per college policy. Hybrid courses meet once a week; therefore, only one absence is allowed. If, due to circumstances beyond your control, you acquire excessive absences, you may request permission from the instructor to remain in the course and schedule an appointment to discuss a way to make up for those absences. Failure to do so will result in either course withdrawal or grade reduction. Class participation is defined as attending class each week and actively participating in classroom and online discussions, interactive group activities, and service learning. Class participation is an essential part of your final grade.

3 Communication Policy Every student must have an active and working address. Every student must post his/her address in Blackboard and make the address visible using the Personal Information Tools. To edit your personal information in Blackboard, follow these steps: Click the My Institution tab Click Personal Information Click Edit Personal Information Enter your correct and active address in the appropriate box Click Privacy Options Check the first box which indicates Address Communication groups will be established the second class period and be maintained throughout the semester. The purposes of communication groups are to get your questions answered and provide you with a support system. Communication must comply with the following procedure: Select a partner within your communication group Contact your partner regarding any questions you may have If your partner is not sure of the answer or is unable to help you, contact the other members of your communication group If the other members of your communication group are unable to help you, post your question to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) forum in the Discussion Board in Blackboard Each student is expected to check and respond to the FAQ s in between F2F class sessionsif you have not received an answer at this point, your instructor (be sure to follow the policy below) The purpose of this procedure is to work and learn together and not depend upon the instructor for housekeeping items. Very often you will find the needed information in the syllabus, or it will be posted in Blackboard. Discussion boards will be used as communication vehicles as well as course requirements. The purposes of the discussion board are: to ask and answer each other s questions about course information, assignments, and activitiescomplete required assignments and activities give and receive feedback regarding assignments and activities Policy Every student must have an active and working address. Every student must post his/her address in Blackboard and make the address visible using the Personal Information Tools. To edit your personal information in Blackboard, follow these steps: Click the My Institution tab

4 Click Personal Information Click Edit Personal Information Enter your correct and active address in the appropriate box Click Privacy Options Check the first box which indicates Address sent to the instructor must comply with the following procedure: 1. Course name must be written in the subject box: (Insert your course name example CIS105 Hybrid) 2. Include your first and last names after your message 3. that does not follow the communication policy and procedure will not receive a response. 4. without (Insert your course name example CIS105 Hybrid) in the subject box will not be opened. 5. without a first and last name will not receive a response. Technology Policy Microsoft software must be used to complete all assignments. Microsoft Word must be used to complete all written assignments. PowerPoint must be used to complete the book chapter portion of the book chapter project. All assignments must be submitted online via the View/Complete link or posted on the appropriate discussion board forum. Assignments submitted online via the View/Complete link must be turned in as an attached word document. Use the comment box to indicate the title of the assignment. Do not assignments to your instructor. Do not submit assignments to the Digital Drop Box. Assignments submitted via to the instructor or the digital drop box will not be accepted. Please refer to the E-Learning page and Blackboard tutorials for technology assistance. These resources are found at You are encouraged to review these tutorials as needed throughout the semester. Your instructor is not the technology support staff. Questions and problems concerning technology, computers, Blackboard, software, etc. must be directed to the Information Commons in Estrella Hall: A 24/7 Maricopa Blackboard help desk is available at

5 It is the student s responsibility to be proficient in using Blackboard, its required processes, and Microsoft programs to be successful in a hybrid learning environment. Students need to be proactive in ensuring they are skilled in Blackboard s processes in order to complete all assignments on time. Technology excuses for late or incomplete assignments will not be accepted. Assignment Policy All assignments must be word processed. A clear writing style and correct grammar, mechanics, and spelling are expected. Points will be deducted for unclear and/or incorrect writing. Assignments are posted in Blackboard under Assignments and must be submitted on or before the due date. On-line assignments must be posted by (Insert Day) at 10:00 p.m. prior to the next F2F class meeting. There are no exceptions for this deadline.all assignments must be submitted online via the View/Complete link or posted on the appropriate discussion board forum. Assignments submitted online via the View/Complete link must be turned in as an attached word document. Use the comment box to indicate the title of the assignment. Do not assignments to your instructor. Do not submit assignments to the Digital Drop Box. Assignments submitted via to the instructor or the digital drop box will not be accepted. Late assignments will not be accepted. Failure to complete and/or submit any assignment on time will result in a 0 for that assignment. There are no exceptions. Assignment Grading Scale 90% - 100% = A 80% - 89% = B 70% - 79% = C 60% - 69% = D 0% - 59% = F Academic Integrity Policy All students assume as part of their obligation to the college the responsibility to exhibit in their academic performance the qualities of honesty and integrity. All forms of student dishonesty are subject to disciplinary action. Academic misconduct includes but is not limited to misconduct associated with the classroom, laboratory, or clinical learning process. Some examples of academic misconduct are cheating, plagiarism, and excessive absences. For more information, please refer to the Student Handbook, Section Respect for Others

6 In order to ensure continuity of instruction and learning, beepers, pagers, cell phones, and all other electronic devices must be turned off before entering the classroom. Disability Policy The college will make reasonable accommodations for persons with documented disabilities, including learning disabilities. Students should notify Ramona Shingler in Komatke Hall B ( ) and their instructors as soon as possible of any special needs. Disclaimer All provisions in this syllabus are subject to revision by the instructor. Such revisions, if any, will be announced in class. The student is responsible for making note of all such announcements concerning syllabus revisions and assignments, and, in the case of absence or tardiness, to contact the instructor to determine if any such announcements, revisions, or assignments were made while the student was absent from class. Resources Information Commons, Instructional Computing (623) Library (623) Learning Enhancement and Writing Support Center (623) NASA Center for Success in Math and Science (623) Online Writing Lab (OWL) You can access this resource through your Blackboard course management system