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Course Requirements:
Three formal research papers
Daily reading assignments
Daily quizzes
Assorted short writing assignments
General Education Goals/Objectives:
Goal 4: Demonstrates effective communication
Objective 1: Expresses ideas through effective writing
Objective 2: Reads at a level that allows participation in collegiate studies and
chosen careers
Objective 3: Uses information resources effectively
Objective 4: Works collaboratively with others
Relationship to Campus Theme:
Students will read about and discuss human nature as it relates to communication
and diversity.
Students will read about and discuss the relationship between science and nature.
Classroom Policies:
Students are expected to read the material, complete assignments in a timely
fashion, and attend class. Class discussion is an important part of the class
experience. To insure quality class discussion, students need to express opinions
and respect the views of others. Students are to turn off cell phones and computers
and refrain from texting. Students must have an average of 60% and satisfactorily
complete all three formal papers to receive credit for the class.
Grading:
One-third: formal research papers
One third: daily quizzes, assignments and activities
One third: midterm and final
Academic Integrity:
All assignments, tests and quizzes will meet the standards of accepted academic
integrity.
Campus Email Policy
Dakota College at Bottineau is increasingly dependent upon email as an official
form 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.
Disabilities and Special Needs:
Students with disabilities or special needs must inform the instructor of those
needs as soon as possible.