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CONTACT INFORMATION

Instructor

  • Teacher Name
  • 710-xxxx
  • John_Doe@baylor.edu

Office Hours

List hours

Course Description

Welcome to (course name). In this course, we will (enter overview and purpose statement). This is a fully online course that begins (date) and ends (date). 

Prerequisites

Insert course and knowledge prerequisites here.

Course Prerequisites:

Knowledge Prerequisites:

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Outcomes

Upon completion of this course you will be able to:

  • Outcome text here.

LEARNING RESOURCES

Canvas

Canvas is the where course content, grades, and communication will reside for this course.

  • https://www.baylor.edu/canvas/
    • Your username is your Baylor ID (i.e. the first part before the @ sign of your email address), and your password is your global password (the same one you use for BearWeb or the web-based Outlook mail).
  • For Canvas support, contact Canvas 24-hour Support via Chat or telephone (844-334-0228).
  • For general technology or any other computer-related technical support contact the IT Help Desk. 

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Readings

Text

Labs

Register for CRN: #####. It is a weekly lab that will allow you to apply what you learn in class.

Discussions

Text

Assignments

Text

Quizzes

Text

Exams

Text

GRADES

Your grade in this course will be determined based on a point system. Each assignment is assigned a point value (see below). It is your responsibility to keep up with your grades. 

If you see a mistake in the grade posted in Canvas, inform the instructor immediately. You are strongly encouraged to keep duplicate copies of all of your assignments for your own personal records and in order to dispute any errors. To view your grades click the ‘Grades’ link in the side menu.

Course Assignments

Student Orientation Quiz 10
Discussions (5x10pts) 50
Quizzes (5x25pts) 125
Project 60
Exam 55
Total 300

Grading Scheme

Final letter grades will be assigned according to the percentage of points you obtain in the course. To calculate your percentage, divide the total number of points you obtained by the total number of points possible. Percentages are rounded up or down to the nearest whole number. Use the scale below to determine your letter grade. A curve may be imposed at the end of the semester on final grades.

A 100% to 94%
A- < 94% to 90%
B+ < 90% to 87%
B < 87% to 84%
B- < 84% to 80%
C+ < 80% to 77%
C < 77% to 74%
C- < 74% to 70%
D+ < 70% to 67%
D < 67% to 64%
D- < 64% to 61%
F < 61% to 0%

COURSE POLICIES

Canvas Notification Preferences

Please make sure your Canvas notification preferences are set so that you will receive course announcements "Notify me right away" or "Send daily summary" (click the appropriate link to set your preference).

Instructor Feedback/Communication

You can expect to receive a grade and feedback on your assignments within one week of the due date. In some cases, if you submit an assignment early it might be graded early, but only as time permits. Please do not inquire about your grade on assignments until after a grade shows in the My Grades page. All of the assignments will be graded using the rubrics provided without exception. Before you submit your assignment you should double-check that you have met the requirements outlined in the rubric.

The instructor will communicate with students weekly and as needed using the Announcements tool. Additional communication may also take place in the Discussions area of the course.

Email sent about the course will go to your Baylor email account. Baylor cannot guarantee delivery of course email, if you use an email service other than Baylor. If you fail to receive important course communication, you will not be excused or exempt. When sending email to the instructor, please use your Baylor email account and include the course ID and the course name and section in the subject line. You can expect to receive a response in 24 hours on weekdays and 48 hours on weekends unless otherwise noted.

Syllabus Changes

This syllabus is subject to change. I will notify the class regarding all changes. In the event of any discrepancy between this syllabus and content found in Canvas, the information in CANVAS WILL TAKE PRECENDENCE.

Submitting Electronic Files

All electronic files must be submitted in word(.doc, .docx) or rich text file (.rtf) format, unless otherwise stated. Please name your file in the using the following convention: Assignmentname_Yourname.doc.

Course Fees

There are no course fees associated with this course.

Late Work

Late work due to procrastination will not be accepted. Late work due to legitimate emergency may be accepted. The due date and time associated with each quiz, discussion, exam and assignment are stated clearly in Canvas.

 

Plagiarism

All policies are derived from the Baylor University Honor Code
https://www.baylor.edu/honorcode/index.php?id=952547

Additional plagiarism resources can be found on the Office of Academic Integrity website
https://www.baylor.edu/honorcode/index.php?id=952643


OALA Statement

Any student who needs learning accommodations should inform the professor immediately at the beginning of the semester. The student is responsible for obtaining appropriate documentation and information regarding needed accommodations from the Baylor University Office of Access and Learning Accommodation (OALA) and providing it to the professor early in the semester. The OALA phone number is (254) 710-3605 and their website is: www.baylor.edu/oala .

 

Title IX

Baylor University does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in any of its education or employment programs and activities, and it does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex or gender. This policy prohibits sexual and gender-based harassment, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, stalking, intimate partner violence, and retaliation (collectively referred to as prohibited conduct). For more information on how to report, or to learn more about our policy and process, please visit www.baylor.edu/titleix. You may also contact the Title IX office directly by phone, (254) 710-8454, or email, TitleIX_Coordinator@baylor.edu.

 

Baylor Mission and Core Values

Read Baylor University's mission statement and core values for academic excellence and Christian commitment.

Watch the "Baylor University: That's How It Goes When You're On a Mission" video below to understand how your learning connects to service, purpose, and faith.

 

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