syllabus

What type of homework assignments are in this​ class?

All of the listed items are homework

How many exam scores will be dropped at the end of the​ term?

0

How many quiz scores will be dropped at the end of the​ term?

1

How many attempts are allowed on each homework​ assignment?

Unlimited

What is the name of the group project that you will work​ on?

wiki

What location do you take your exam at durng your scheduled exam​ time?

On any​ computer, anywhere you have a​ stable, high-speed​ Wi-Fi connection

Each of the exams​ (Exams 1​ - 4) in this course have a​ 75-minute time limit. Exams 1 through 4 will be available from 9 AM on Monday​ - 9 PM on Tuesday on the scheduled exam dates​ (see syllabus for exact​ dates.) If you start Exam 1 at​ 8:50 pm on​ Tuesday, how many minutes will you have to work on that exam before it is automatically submitted​ (cut off)?

10 min

The group project is what percentage of your overall​ grade?

15%

Homework​ (all types) and Quizzes represent what percentage of your overall​ grade?

60%

Office hours for this class are offered​ via?

All of the above

What do I do if I need immediate assistance on the​ weekend?

All of the above.

What resources are available to help you earn​ 100% on the homework​ exercises?

All of the items listed are resources available to assist you on the homework exercises

How can you be reminded of the due dates of course​ assignments?

All of the listed choices are correct

Upon satisfactory completion of this​ course, students will be able​ to?

All of the listed choices are correct

At the end of the​ semester, if my grade is close to the next grade up.....

It will not be rounded up and the score shown in MyLab will be my final grade.

What situations will cause the student to receive a grade of SF in Flashline​ (Stopped Attending​ - Fail)?

Both A and B

Where will you find all of the homework​ assignments, quizzes, and exams for this​ class?

In MyLab​ (link in Blackboard​ Learn)

How often are student emails replied to by the​ instructor?

Within 24 hours Monday through Friday 5 PM. After 5 PM​ Friday, emails are responded to by Monday afternoon.

To unlock the Excel Part 2 assignment ​ - the​ T/F question that you will answer True to receive credit for the​ assignment; what minimum score must you earn on the Excel Part 1​ assignment?

​100%

QUIZZES are what percentage of your overall​ grade?

​20%

EXAMS are what percentage of your overall​ grade?

​25% (5 exams at​ 5% each)

HOMEWORK​ (all types) is what percentage of your overall​ grade?

​40%

Once you have completed the Excel assignment Part 1 with a score of​ 100%, you have earned credit for that Excel assignment.

​False, you need to answer the QUESTION assignment that is unlocked in MyLab​ (Excel assignment​ - Part​ 2) once you have scored​ 100% on the Excel assignment​ - Part 1 to earn credit for the Excel assignment.

When is the first​ exam?

​Monday, 2/3/20, beginning at 9 AM for a 36 hour period

If I have a conflict with the exam time due to a scheduled vacation or​ work, can I take it at a different​ time?

​No, the exams are offered during a 36 hour period.

What days are homework assignments typically​ due?

​Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays

Are any time extensions available for​ quizzes?

​Yes, there is a one day extension with a​ 25% deduction​ (no extensions past one​ day)

Are there any extensions available for homework​ assignments?

​Yes, there is an automatic one day extension with a​ 25% deduction​ (no extensions beyond one​ day).

How many attempts are allowed on each quiz​ assignment?

2

How many homework scores will be dropped at the end of the​ term?

2

How often are you expected to check your email for this​ class?

Daily during the week

Of your two attempts on a​ quiz, which one is included in the calculation of your​ grade?

Highest score

I am going to be on vacation during the scheduled exam time or I have to work during the scheduled exam time. What are my​ options?

The exam must be taken during the scheduled class period on the scheduled days​ (see syllabus for​ dates/times). If I am on​ vacation, I will have to find a stable internet connection to take the exam. If I am scheduled to​ work, I will need to discuss it with my employer to determine how I will get the 75 minutes​ (Exams 1​ - 4) off to take the exam.

If you want to pass this​ class, what average score should you aim for on the homework​ assignments?

You should always work on the homework until you score​ 100% since homework accounts for​ 40% of the overall course grade.