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WEEK 16: Chapter 24, paper due
WEEK 17: Final Exam
Relationship to Campus Theme:
Upon completion of the course, the student will be familiar with the technological changes which
influenced societies of the past as well as those of the world today, and the challenges to the
environment posed by current technology. Through this class we hope that the student will
demonstrate the skills and knowledge of the social sciences and be able to analyze them in their
world. They should appreciate the commonality of all humans in the multicultural world and be
prepared to be an engaged citizen.
Classroom Policies:
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Regular participation is highly expected.
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All quizzes and exams can be taken on any computer with Internet access.
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Students need to set up or select an environment conducive for testing (e.g. distraction-
free area at home, a computer lab at a library, etc.)
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Students can take the quizzes and exam at any time between the given dates and times.
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A discussion is only a discussion if everyone is participating together. Therefore, no
points will be given for forum posts once the week is over.
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Homework assignments and the paper will lose 10% for each day they are late, and will
not be accepted more than one week after the due date.
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Grades are based on total points earned.
Discussion Forums
160
Quizzes
132
Drop Box Homework
60
Research Paper
108
Exams
190
Total Points:
650