Syllabus

Sometimes it takes some practice to nail down the skills we are learning. That’s okay! I’m more concerned with you leaving the course with the skills than how many times it takes us to get there. Any of the assignments in this class (excluding deductions for missed peer reviews, lateness, plagiarism, or a failure to meet the minimum qualifications of the assignment, including but not limited to length and source requirements) may be resubmitted for a revised grade. To resubmit an assignment, read the comments I posted in the scoring rubric for your assignment on what needs to be fixed. Resubmissions are due one week after your assignment score is posted. Resubmit the assignment using the same link you used in Canvas for the initial assignment post.

All assignments must be completed by 11:59 P.M. on the due date listed for the assignment under the Due Date column in the Course Schedule section of the Syllabus. NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED without extenuating circumstances. “I had to work,” “I was sick,” or “I didn't understand the instructions” are NOT extenuating circumstances. Hospitalization or death of an immediate family member are, but will require supporting evidence. This does not exempt you from completing any assignment which MUST be submitted by the last day of the class.

With that said, I do understand that life can throw roadblocks at you. If you encounter health issues, family concerns, or other challenging situations while completing this class, please contact me if you would like an extension on an assignment or exam; please do not give up. There are opportunities to still turn in your work, but please reach out to me to let me know how you are doing and how I can support you. Although I will not be able to relieve you of the responsibilities of course assignments, I can suggest strategies to help you prioritize the work you have remaining. Please also do your best not to fall too far behind in this class as it may impact your ability to receive timely feedback.

Note: Due Dates for all Assignments, Exams and/or Quizzes are listed in the Syllabus for this class.

Any student who fails to complete three or more assignments, exams or quizzes may be dropped from the course by the instructor. If you enrollment status in this class warrants it, you will be notified via a Canvas message sent to your Inbox or an email sent to your MSJC email address with a drop warning and given one week to contact me and demonstrate your desire to stay in the class. At that time I will work with you to help you get back on track.

Should you decide that you want to drop or withdraw from the class, you should consult with a counselor first to learn how this action could impact your scholarship at the college.

For quickest response to questions or problems regarding this course, students should always send me an email using the format specified in the CIS EMAIL POLICY to the email address listed in the instructor box at the top of the Syllabus.

When emailing me during my stated online office hours, which can be found by clicking on the “Hours” link within the Instructor's box of this course, I will usually respond within the same day - depending on my student case load for that particular day. Students are always responded to on a first come first served basis.

When emailing me outside of my posted office hours, when posting to a discussion thread, or when submitting an assignment, students can expect that they will receive an appropriate response, when required, within 48 hours of the post or submission (Monday thru Thursday at 5:00 P.M.). Emails received after Thursday at 5:00 P.M. will be responded to on the following Monday.

To schedule a face-to-face meeting during the posted face-to-face office hours or to request synchronous contact via: virtual office, by telephone, or IM (Instant Messaging); please email your request so that we can schedule a mutually convenient meeting time.

From time to time, as it is deemed necessary, contact will be initiated with you, individually or jointly, via: email, Canvas Announcements, or Discussion Board posts to help keep you informed and up-to-date regarding your progress or status in this course. Be sure that you read all Announcements I post on Canvas and check your MSJC email on a daily basis. Please click "Reply" when responding to an email I send you so that my email message is included in your email response. That way I can easily keep track of what our discussion thread pertains to.

• Any student who plagiarizes the work of any other person will be given a zero on any and all assignments where plagiarism has been utilized.
• Any student caught cheating on a quiz or final exam will receive a zero for quiz or final exam.
• Any student caught removing items from the classroom including but not limited to: lab materials and tools, without authorization, will be dropped from the course and given an automatic "F".

For more details on plagiarism and cheating, please review the MSJC Student Conduct Web Resources page.

It is my view that Artificial Intelligence is on its way to becoming just as ubiquitous as is the Internet. Meaning that in order to be successful in life you will need to know how and when to use it. Whereas I will not tolerate you plagiarizing copyrighted material or stealing content created by others in any shape or form, I do not have a problem with you using AI to the extent you feel is helpful for completing your assignments. However, keep in mind that one of the best techniques for learning new material is elaboration. Explaining what you are learning to others goes a long way in helping you to sort out and better retain in your grey matter the content you are learning in this class.

What I am saying is, learning to use AI is a good thing, but be careful that you don't rely on so much as to be a deterrent to your learning experience. It is a slippery slope for sure, but I will leave it up to you to metacognitively evaluate what works best for you as far as your learning is concerned. Keep in mind you paid to be here to learn and understand the subject matter being presented, don't let the lure of AI override your desire to learn this subject matter to the best of your ability.

All students are entitled to an environment that encourages learning. If a student behaves in a manner that negatively affects other class members, he or she is guilty of disruptive behavior. Such behavior will be addressed in a manner consistent with school policy.

In a face-to-face class students should turn off cell phones and refrain from speaking when others are already talking.

In an online class students should follow the rules of netiquette when posting to discussion forums or communicating via Canvas Messaging.

Tutoring for some Business & CIS classes including Internet Authoring, Programming, Networking and Microsoft Office applications is available online.

1. Lab/tutor schedules and access can be found by clicking on the Help button "?" in Canvas.
2. Under the Other Resources heading click on the Get Tutor Help link.
3. On the screen that appears click the link in the Pisces (MSJC Peer Tutoring) box. It reads: "There is # groups with faculty or staff available."
4. On the next screen, click on the link for MSJC LRC Online Tutor.
5. Read the instructions on the Welcome to MSJC's LRC Online Tutoring! screen.

For help getting tutoring, contact the MSJC Learning Resource Center.

Check out the MSJC Learning Resource Centers! Academic Support is available for all students through the services provided in the Learning Resource Centers on each campus. Inquire at each center regarding hours of operations and specific subjects for which tutors are available. In addition, some subject area specialist tutors are available for courses through specific departments. Ask your instructor if specialized tutors are available for your individual course.

Mt. San Jacinto College abides by the American with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 that prohibits federal and state agencies or programs from discriminating against qualified individuals with disabilities. Students in this course who have a documented disability, that limits a major life activity which may have some impact on your work in this class and for which you may require accommodations should meet with a Accommodation Service Center facilitator as soon as possible.