Intro to XXXXX (Gen Ed)


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Lecture Course Description                                                                    


This introductory course…


Semester: All

Course Learning Outcomes                                                          

  • Learning Outcome 1
  • Learning Outcome 2
  • Learning Outcome 3
  • …

Engagement Plan                                                        


Purpose of the Communications Plan


This Communications Plan establishes clear guidelines for effective communication between students and instructors throughout the semester. Effective communication and engagement are essential for fostering a conducive learning environment. Below are the minimum expectations for students and instructors in both online and face-to-face classes.

Importance of Substantive Communications


Substantive communications are defined as exchanges that are specific, detailed, and directly relevant to distinct course content or individual student concerns or performance. These communications should aim to clarify, explore, or expand upon specific problems in the field, assignments and topics covered in the course or issues and concerns regarding the implementation or expectation of the course.

Student Expectations


To ensure a smooth and successful semester, students need to stay actively involved in the course and communicate effectively.
  • Always contact your course instructor using the Canvas Inbox to maintain a reliable record of communications.
  • For emergencies or if internet access is unavailable, contact the instructor via SLCC email at first.last@slcc.edu, then follow up using Canvas.
  • Instructors will generally respond within 12 to 24 hours on weekdays, with longer response times on holidays and weekends.
  • Read all Canvas Announcements and keep up to date with important information about upcoming assignments, tests, exams and due dates.
  • Review announcements weekly by visiting the Home page.
  • To set up email and push notifications: How do I set my Canvas notification preferences as a student?
  • Regularly check the Canvas Calendar to stay up to date with assignments, tests, and exams, ensuring you keep pace with the course schedule. This practice empowers you to be proactive rather than reactive and promotes ongoing engagement with the course content and instructor.
  • Actively participate in graded Discussions by posting Feynman notes and summaries, engaging in questions and answers.
  • To earn full credit for Discussions, you must also reply to at least two of your peers. You should also return later to acknowledge replies to your own posts. This keeps the discussion active, deepens understanding, and strengthens our learning community.
  • Regularly review your grades to monitor your progress and maintain alignment with course expectations and reach out to the instructor for advice on necessary course corrections to ensure your success.

Instructor Expectations

Instructors will foster a supportive and interactive learning environment through substantive engagement by promptly responding to communications, providing timely updates, and actively participating in  Discussions in both online and face-to-face classes.

  • Respond to all Canvas Inbox emails within 12 hours on weekdays, with adjusted response times on weekends and holidays.
  • Send weekly Announcements detailing learning outcomes, key dates, and other crucial course-related information to keep students well-informed and prepared or make these announcements in class with face-to-face sections.
  • Ensure the Canvas Calendar reflects the current status of the course and make any necessary adjustments or changes. Promptly announce updates to keep students informed and prepared.
  • Engage in the Discussion board at least twice weekly; grading Feynman Notes and providing feedback, monitoring student interactions, providing supplemental information, answering questions, and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Proactively reach out to students not engaging with course material as expected, offering support and resources to assist their progress.
  • Reconcile the Canvas Gradebook by zeroing out incomplete assignments after each Unit Test to ensure student grades are accurate and up to date.

Add a Profile Picture or Avatar
You will engage in many online interactions within Canvas during this class. Creating a distinctive online identity with a profile picture or avatar will help set you apart and create a distinctive virtual presence for your Canvas interactions. Follow these instructions to add your profile picture to your user account.


Modes and Meeting Times                                                    

                                                      
Class Mode

  • Face to face. Attendance is required.

Class Meetings - Days,Times, and Locations if Applicable

  • Date, time, and location information…

Required Text or Materials                                                              

Title: XXXX

Textbook information….

Title: Scientific Calculator

For more information on textbook accessibility, contact Accessibility & Disability Services at ads@ slcc.edu.

 

Office Hours                                                                                                                                           

In-Person Drop-In Office Hours

  • Date, time, and location

Virtual Office Hours by Appointment using Zoom


  • Date, time, and location

UseMySuccess to Make Online Office Hour Appointments via Zoom


General Education                                                                             


This course fulfills the above requirement for the General Education Program at Salt Lake Community College. It is designed not only to teach the information and skills required by the discipline, but also to develop vital workplace skills and to teach strategies and skills that can be used for life-long learning.

General Education courses teach basic skills as well as broaden a student’s knowledge of a wide range of subjects. Education is much more than the acquisition of facts; it is being able to use information in meaningful ways in order to enrich one’s life.

While the subject of each course is important and useful, we become truly educated through making connections of such varied information with the different methods of organizing human experience that are practiced by different disciplines. Therefore, this course, when combined with other General Education courses, will enable you to develop broader perspectives and deeper understandings of your community and the world, as well as challenge previously held assumptions about the world and its inhabitants.

Keys for Success                                                              


Make a Time Commitment

  • Suggestion 1
  • Suggestion 2
  • …
Adopt a consistent weekly study schedule to support these activities.

  • Suggestion 1
  • Suggestion 2
  • …

How to Navigate Canvas                                                              


Navigate Canvas Video


Brief Description of Assignments/Exams                              


Participation (10% of Course Grade)


Participation includes the following required components. Due dates are posted on the course Calendar.

Pre-Reading Quizzes
  1. One or more Canvas quizzes per section
  2. Includes video tutorials, review slides, and other learning resources
  3. Must be completed before the corresponding Unit Test
Practice Tests
  • Two attempts allowed for each Unit Test
  • Use to identify knowledge gaps and reinforce preparation
  • Not proctored
  • Time limit: 120 minutes
  • Allowed materials:
  • Open notes (printed or handwritten)
  • Printed periodic table
  • Calculator with exponential functions

Additional Participation Components


  • Attendance and in-class activities (for in-person or hybrid sections)
  • Canvas Discussion boards (Discussions are required and graded for All Sections)
  • Required Courseware Assignments (20% of Course Grade)

Register for courseware through the “Register for Critical Chem” link in the Welcome to the Course and Introductions Module

  • Cost: $40 (after a two-week free trial)
  • Begin working on assignments on Day 1 using two week free trial
  • Use a laptop or desktop computer — mobile devices are not supported
  • Use Chrome, Edge, or Firefox Browser
  • To receive credit:
  • Complete the entire lesson
  • Close the “You’re Done” banner at the end of the lesson (Partial credit is not awarded)

Canvas End-of-Section Quizzes (15% of Course Grade)

  • Assigned at the end of each section
  • Must be completed before the corresponding Unit Test

Signature Assignment & Reflection (10% of Course Grade)

  • A requirement for all General Education courses
  • Includes both a Signature Assignment and Reflection
  • To be submitted to corresponding Canvas Assignments

Unit Tests (20% of Course Grade)

  • Four Unit Tests, each covering multiple sections
  • Taken online using Canvas with Respondus Monitor and LockDown Browser
  • Location: At home or in the SLCC Library computer with LockDown preinstalled
  • One attempt per test
  • Time limit: 120 minutes

Allowed Materials:
  • Open notes (printed or handwritten)
  • Printed periodic table
  • Calculator with exponential functions
  • Bonus Point Survey Quizzes:
  • Available for a limited time
  • Count toward the Unit Test grading group

Midterm & Final Exams (25% of Course Grade)

  • Cumulative, in-person proctored exams
  • Taken at an SLCC Testing Center by reservation (for all course formats)

Distance learners must:
  • Use an approved proctoring service in their area
  • Qualified proctors are employed by facilities such as local colleges
  • A proctor is an individual not associated with you who is present to ensure a secure
  • testing environment
  • Submit a Remote Proctor Request at least two weeks in advance
Allowed Materials:
  • One handwritten notes sheet (8.5 x 11 in., front and back)
  • Periodic Table with symbols only (know names of elements through Row 6)
  • Calculator with exponential functions(No other electronic devices allowed)
  • Canvas Bonus Point Survey Quizzes
  • Due dates and availability posted on the Canvas Calendar
  • Open for a limited time only
  • Closed and inaccessible after the posted deadline
  • Count toward the Unit Test grading group

 

Grading Scale                                                                                      

GradeRange

A 100 % to 93.0%
A-< 93.0 % to 88.0%
B+< 88.0 % to 84.0%
B< 84.0 % to 78.0%
B-< 78.0 % to 74.0%
C+< 74.0 % to 70.0%
C< 70.0 % to 66.0%
C-< 66.0 % to 62.0%
D+< 62.0 % to 58.0%
D< 58.0 % to 54.0%
D-< 54.0 % to 50.0%
E< 50.0 % to 0.0%

Academic Integrity                                                                            

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is essential to your success in this course and at SLCC. You are expected to complete all assignments honestly…

Use of AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools can…

Additional Policies                                                               


Web Cam Equipped Computer Required

While some features of Canvas may be accessed using a mobile device, you will need a sufficiently capable desktop or laptop machine to fully access all the components of Canvas and the courseware. You will also need a laptop or desktop computer with a webcam to take the Unit Tests which are proctored with Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor.
  • Computers with webcams are available in the Redwood Markosian Library. You may need to plan ahead to take your Unit Tests using one of these computers.
  • You may also check out a laptop for the semester from the Library on a first-come-first-serve basis.
  • Courseware lessons may be completed using computers at the Library or an SLCC STEM Learning Centers
  • Virtual Office hours are through Zoom which also requires access to a webcam and microphone-enabled computer or phone.

Electronic Devices in the Classroom and Study Spaces


Recording Devices

Video or audio recording in the classroom by any means is not allowed without written authorization from the instructor or the Office of Accessibility & Disability Services.

Cell Phone Use


Cell phone use during lectures and study sessions has been shown to negatively impact academic performance, leading to lower-quality notes, less retained information, and poorer test results. Multitasking distracts both the user and surrounding students, particularly when the content is unrelated to the class.

Therefore, the following rules apply:
  • Cell phones are not to be out and available or accessed at any time during class.
  • In case of an emergency, students should exit the classroom before they e-mail, text, or use their cell phones.
  • Students who text, talk, or use their cell phones may be asked to leave the classroom and will lose participation points.

Computer Use


Studies have shown that handwritten notes are more effective learning tools than typewritten notes, as they aid in better retention and understanding of material. Additionally, many concepts in this class necessitate the use of handwritten drawings, schemes, and diagrams, which cannot be adequately captured through typewritten notes. Therefore, laptop computers are not allowed without the express consent of the instructor.

Tablet computers are allowed provided they are used for note taking purposes.

Administrative Drops for Non-Attendance


Face to Face Sections

Students who fail to attend the initial class meeting(s) as required and who fail to contact the instructor in advance of the absence may be dropped from the course by the instructor.

Online Sections

  • Students are required to log into online classes within the first five days of the term and demonstrate engagement by completing one or more assignments in Canvas.

  • Students should not assume classes are automatically dropped for non-attendance or nonpayment and are responsible for dropping or withdrawing from classes they are not attending or do not intend to complete in the current semester.

  • Students who stop attending a course without completing the formal drop or withdrawal procedures by the published deadlines may be held responsible for all SLCC tuition and fees associated with the course.

  • Technical Support for Critical Chem, Canvas, and Testing Services

Courseware


Note: Canvas and this courseware require the use of Chrome, Edge, or Firefox on a desktop or laptop computer. Use of mobile devices is not supported.

For support and technical assistance with the courseware, submit your request to Argos Learning Support which is marked by a question mark in the upper right-hand corner of the Critical Chem courseware near the Account User name.

Be prepared to provide the following details:
  1. The name of the Lesson and Page including the URL
  2. Details of the issue you are experiencing
  3. A Screenshot of the page that shows the complete browser window including the URL
  4. Your bruinmail email address
Some issues with the courseware may be resolved by refreshing the browser page or by using the arrows at the bottom of the Lesson screen to go Back, then Forward again. Do not use the browser's Back button.

Clear Your Browser Cache


  • Standard troubleshooting methods such as quitting and restarting your browser and/or computer may also help.
  • Another possible solution is to use a different browser such as Firefox or Chrome. Also, try clearing your browser's "cache".
  • If your issue remains unresolved, provide your instructor with the same details from above and they will submit a support request on your behalf.

Canvas Technical Support


24/7 Canvas Support : 801-957-5125 or 1-844-334-0397 (toll-free student support)
SLCC Technical Help Desk: 801-957-5555

Testing Services and Testing Support
SLCC Testing Services: email TestingServices@slcc.edu or call 801-957-4500

Note: You must resolve technical and testing issues in a timely manner so that you can meet the expectations of this class.

Reproduction of Course Materials


Students may not publish or redistribute any information from this class in any form without written authorization from the instructor. This includes all content in Canvas and the courseware. Unauthorized distribution is a violation of Privacy and Intellectual Property Rights and the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities.

If any content from this course is found on study materials sharing sites such as Chegg.com, an investigation may be conducted to determine the identity of the student and may result in disciplinary action. Chegg allows for the release of identifying student information in the context of an academic dishonesty investigation.

Student Academic Calendar                                                                   

As students you should be aware of all important dates in the semester, such as the day that courses begin and end, as well as the drop date and the last day to withdraw. To learn more about those dates, navigate to the Student Academic Calendar below:


Institutional Policies                                                              


As members of our academic community, we would like to invite you to review the Institutional Syllabus which covers important policies and procedures. This document contains important links for students on the code of student rights and responsibilities, academic integrity, and grading policies, Title IX and other important acknowledgements. By familiarizing yourself with this information, you can help us create a safe and respectful environment for everyone.

For more information, navigate to the Institutional Policies tab on the Institutional Syllabus page.

Learning Support and Tutoring                                                        

We are pleased to offer a range of tutoring and learning support services to help you achieve your academic goals. Whether you need assistance with a specific subject or want to improve your study skills, you have many options for tutoring or other support.

To learn more about the services we offer and how to access them, visit the Institutional Syllabus page under the Tutoring and Learning Support tab. We encourage you to take advantage of these resources to help you succeed in your studies. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a tutoring session, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We are here to support you in any way we can.


Advising and Counseling Support Services                                                              

At our institution, we are committed to supporting your academic and personal growth. That's why we offer a range of advising and counseling services to help you navigate the challenges of college life. To learn more about the resources available to you and how to access them, visit the Institutional Syllabus page under the Advising and Counseling Support Services tab. Our advising team and the support centers across campus are here to support you in achieving your goals and overcoming any obstacles you may face


Assignment Schedule                                                              


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