Fall 2018 Course Syllabi

Course Requirements • Students will complete all assignments in a professional manner. • Assignments are graded as the instructor deems appropriate. • Work completed is expected to be the student's own. Any instances of plagiarism will result in significant grade reduction. • Assignments will consist mainly of essay-type questions. Answers will be submitted to the instructor via e-mail. • Assignments must be submitted by the designated due date or students will receive significant point reductions. • Exams are given & taken on a Web-based format. Students receive immediate feedback on scores earned on all exams except the final exam. • Exams are available to students on a given date between certain hours of the day or evening. Exams will be presented on a timed basis. When the time allowed for a student to take an exam, the exam will automatically turn off and the exam will be scored. • Exams may be taken at any computer with Internet access. Hence, students need to set up or select an environment conducive for testing. (e.g. distraction-free area at home, a computer lab in a library, etc.) • Exams are not proctored. Students may use their books and/or notes while taking them. • Five unit exams and a final exam may consist of multiple choice, true & false, matching and short essay questions. Classroom Policies and Method of Instruction: • Every assignment and test is given online. • Students will have to complete a portfolio type project and email it to the instructor. • Students are NOT expected to come to the campus at any time. • Assignments are due at the designated time. Assignments handed in late will lose 50% of the grade that would have been earned if the work had been handed in on the due date. Grading • Grades will be determined from points accumulated from assignments, exams, and projects. Grading scale is as follows: 90-100%=A 80-89%=B 70-79%=C Relationship to Campus Theme: Dakota College emphasized nature, technology, and beyond as a focus for the unique blend of courses and programs offered here. This course will emphasize the integration of communications and technology in an office environment giving students a solid overview of how to be successful working in an office environment. Student Email Policy: Dakota College at Bottineau is increasingly dependent upon email as an official for of communication. A student’s campus-assigned email address will be the only one recognized by the campus for official mailings. The liability for missing or not acting upon important information conveyed via campus email rests with the student. Academic Integrity: Students are responsible for submitting their own work. Students who cooperate on oral or written examinations or work without authorizations where the responsibility for violation of academic