Basic Academic Skills Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Instructor Information
Instructor
Shelia Pierce (Curriculum Vitae)Office Location
Hereford Campus Library Room 126
Office Hours
TR MATH 11:45 AM-12:15 PM
Other times by appointment
Course Information
Recording Policy
Disability Statement
Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact disAbility Services (Student Service Center room 119, phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.
Statement for Mental Health and Advocacy & Resource Center:
As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc
Amarillo College Tutoring for Success Policy:
Administrative Drop Policy
N/A
Student Withdrawal Procedures
N/A
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Course
BASW-0202-040 Basic Academic Skills
Prerequisites
Course Description
Basic Skills course that develops and reinforces writing skills to meet TSI requirements.
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Department Expectations
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Hours
(2 sem hrs; 1 lec, 2 lab)
Class Type
On Campus Course
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
\ There is no textbook required for this course.
Supplies
\ Pencil
Student Performance
\ After completing forty (40) hours of building skills in the ACcess Learning Center:
\\ Student should improve writing skills, as measured by an assessment instrument.
\\ The ACcess Learning Center is designed to help students build their basic skills in writing in order to be successful in courses needed to meet degree/certificate requirements or in order to pass entry level tests prior to entering a certain program. Skills are built through individualized, computer-assisted instruction in conjunction with a wide array of supplemental materials to assist in skill development. The flexibility of the program allows students to work in the Center around their personal schedules. Students will demonstrate an improvement in writing skills.
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An initial orientation during the 1st week of class is mandatory prior to beginning this course of study. See the Class Schedule for times and dates.
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Students Rights and Responsibilities
Student Rights and ResponsibilitiesLog in using the AC Connect Portal
In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .
If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
Expected Student Behavior
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\\ Dishonesty Statement
\\ Students are expected to behave in the Learning Center in a manner that is supportive of the learning environment. Behaviors that are not supportive include but are not limited to: cheating, abuse of equipment, electronic device noises, abusive, offensive or disrespectful language and/or demeanor toward AC faculty, staff, students and/or property. Students who fail to comply with the standards outlined in the syllabus and/or “Student Rights & Responsibilities” will be subject to disciplinary action which may include but is not limited to: removal from the Learning Center, consultation with the Learning Center Coordinator and/or other AC authority, withdrawal from the course and/or the college.
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Grading Criteria
\ Student will earn a grade based on the following criteria:
\\ A (93%-100% of the time)
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- \ 13-14 hours complete \
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\ B (86%-92% of the time)
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- \ 12-12:59 hours complete \
- \ Complete ½ unit/ level \
\ C (80%-85% of the time)
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- \ 11:12-11:59 hours complete \
- \ Complete ½ unit or level \
\ D (70%-79% of the time)
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- \ 9:48-11:11 hours complete \
\ F (69% or less of the time)
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Attendance
The last date todrop this semester is November 20, 2013. Dropping or withdrawing from a class may affect scholarship or financial aid, so check with a counselor or an advisor before you withdraw from any class.
Calendar
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Additional Information
Additional grading criteria:
All students are required to take the writing section of the Accuplacer. Upon completion of required hours, he/she will be issued a voucher to take this test in the Access Learning Center by appointment only. If he/she passes the test, he/she may choose to complete the remainder of his/her time in another area. Proof of successful completion of any of these tests must be returned to an instructor in the learning center.
All hours and coursework must be completed by December 5, 2013.
Syllabus Created on:
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Last Edited on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM