Spring 2019 Course Syllabi

This course develops a background in the study of aging that can be used to understand people in family, social, professional, and community settings. Classroom Policies:  Regular participation is expected.  All quizzes and exams can be taken on any computer with Internet access.  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.)  Students can take the quizzes and exam at any time between the given dates and times.  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.  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. Evaluation: Grades are based on total points earned. Points Discussion Forums 160 Quizzes 160 Drop Box Homework 90 Paper 90 Final Exam 100 Total Points: 600 A--90-100% (540 points) B--80-89% (480 points) C--70-79% (420 points) D--60-69% (360 points) F--59% or lower (359 points or lower) 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: