Fall 2016 Course Syllabi

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Academic Integrity
The academic community is operated on the basis of honesty, integrity and fair play. It is the expectation that all
students, as members of the college community, adhere to the highest levels of academic integrity. This means
that
• Students are responsible for submitting their own work. Student work must not be plagiarized.
• Students must not work together on graded assignments without authorization from the instructor or get
help from people, technological resources, textbooks, notes, etc. on examinations.
Violations of academic principles such as cheating, plagiarism or other academic improprieties will be handled
using the guidelines outlined in the Student Handbook.
Disabilities and Special Needs
If you have a disability for which you need accommodation, contact the Learning Center to request disability
support services.
Phone: (701) 228-5477
Toll Free: 1-888-918-5623
Key Considerations for Academic Success
• Be an active participant in class every day. Use the e-mail tool to ask your classmates questions and
don’t forget to utilize your instructor!
• Balance school with the rest of your life. Plan enough study time to do well in this class. You can
expect to spend 2-3 hours on each homework assignment.
• Use good study habits and get academic assistance at the first warning sign! If you are struggling with a
topic or homework assignment don’t hesitate to ask someone!
• Understand the impact of dropping classes both academically and financially.
• Don’t put off for tomorrow what you can do today.
Free Online Tutoring!
Smarthinking is an online tutoring service that includes tutorials and live chat twenty-four hours a day,
seven days a week! To access Smarthinking, login to Moodle and click on the DCB Learning Center link. Then
locate Resources and Technology, and click on the Smarthinking link. If you have questions about
Smarthinking, please contact the distance education office at 1-888-918-5623.
The Khan Academy has an extensive library of content, including interactive challenges, assessments, and
videos that students can access from any computer with access to the internet. If you’re stuck on a topic, visit
and find a video and an exercise to help you out!