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Student will need access to a computer and the Internet to obtain course material presented through Blackboard.

Student Performance

At the end of the course the student will be able to:

• Describe the typical instrument and control technology processes
• Demonstrate improved competency related to employment and national testing​

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Log 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

Communication
The instructor will use AC email as the primary means of communicating with students.  Students are responsible for e-mail messages sent to their AC email account; thus, students are responsible to check their AC email accounts.  The instructor will only respond to emails sent from the student’s  AC Connect email account and that identify the applicable class in the subject line or first sentence of the email. Further, emails should be professional using proper spelling, grammar, style and format, if the student expects a response.

 

Expectations

Students are expected to participate in class.  Class participation includes asking relevant questions, adding to class discussions boards, participating in any group work, meaningfully evaluating the work of classmates and otherwise contributing to the educational experience of the class members.

Students’ well-supported opinions are an important element of this class.  Students should express their personal opinions in all written assignments, class discussions and presentations.  However, it is important that students support their views and opinions with facts and logic.  An unsupported opinion is of no value in this class.

 

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is vital.  Any acts of academic dishonesty will be penalized severely.  The instructor has a zero tolerance policy in regard to academic dishonesty.

 

 

Amarillo College Technical Education

Code of Professional Conduct

Amarillo College has the responsibility to provide you with the education, training and “hands on” practice to become a professional in your chosen field.  The instruction, equipment, facilities and apparatus are provided for your use.  Studying, practicing and learning are required by you.

As a participating student in Amarillo College Technical Programs, you will be expected to act, perform and train in a professional manner.  The following rules and guidelines are to be followed by everyone.

Attendance:

Unless it is an emergency, it is highly recommended that you do not miss class. Recovery of missed information will be the responsibility of the student. Class begins at the scheduled time. If you are not in your seat in class or at the designated location during laboratory exercises, you will be counted as tardy. The student will be required to show an acceptable understanding of the topic(s) covered during their absence. Check syllabus for your instructor’s policy regarding attendance.

Professional Attire:

Every student will be required to wear an approved AC logo shirt to both class and lab. Shirts must be ordered through your advisor during the registration period. It is recommended that each student purchase one shirt for every class in which they are registered. 

Pants will be:

• clean and well maintained
• no large rips or tears
• held at the waist (i.e. no sagging)
• blue jeans or long pants  (no sweats/exercise pants)
• have no hanging chains/loose strings (safety issue)

You are expected to reflect the dignity, pride and respectfulness of an industry professional.  As a representative of Amarillo College’s Technical Education Program you shall wear your AC logo shirt while in the classroom and on the training field or in the laboratory. 

There will be no caps, hats, bandanas, beanies, or hoods allowed to be worn in the classroom. Lab attire will be determined by your instructor. Please check your syllabus.

Your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) shall be worn when indicated by the instructor in charge during any training, field, or laboratory exercises.  It is your responsibility to keep your equipment clean and in good shape.

Required professional attire is mandatory for class and laboratory participation.

 

Tools / Equipment / Books / Supplies / PPE:

You must show up to class with the required list of tools/equipment/books/supplies/PPE listed on your syllabus in order to be allowed to participate and earn credit for the day.

Conduct:

Due to the importance of maintaining a safe atmosphere in the training field/laboratory environment as well as in the classroom, any disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.  All students are expected to be respectful, courteous, attentive and quiet in order to support the learning environment. 

There shall be no smoking except in designated areas and during designated breaks.

Students shall refrain from the use of abusive or slanderous language.  There is to be no horseplay, fighting, harassment or misconduct by anyone.  Any student who uses, has in their possession, or is under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol on campus or at the training field will immediately be turned over to the campus police for appropriate action.  This will be a ZERO tolerance policy with immediate steps taken toward withdrawal from Amarillo College.

Anyone who is caught cheating on an exam or quiz will immediately be excused from class and not allowed to return.  This is an Amarillo College rule and will be strictly enforced.  This applies to plagiarism as well.

 

Electronic Devices:

All electronic devices which produce audible sounds must be silenced during class and on the laboratory/training field.  All visual slides and materials are the property of the instructor and may be copyright protected, hence no photocopy is allowed.

See the syllabus for your instructor’s policy on this matter.

 

Grievances:

Any student who feels that there is a conflict with a course instructor should first make every effort to resolve that matter with the instructor.  If you are unable to resolve differences then you should seek resolution from the immediate supervisor of the instructor or the course coordinator.

 

NOTE: Compliance with the Amarillo College Technical Education Code of Professional Conduct is mandatory for class participation.

Grading Criteria

Evaluation and Grades

Each student’s grade will be based upon his/her performance on each of the course sections.  The course has four sections as follows:     

Homework                        40%

Discussion Boards             20%

Midterm Exam                   20%

Final Exam                       20%

A = 90 to 100, B = 80 to 89, C = 70 to 79, D = 60 to 69, F = Below 60

 

Homework Assignments

Homework assignments may be a writing a short paper, taking a quiz, or solving problems.  For papers, please use a standard 12 point font (Arial, Times New Roman, Tahoma, etc.) with double spaced text with one-inch margins.  If the work involves solving problems, your work should either be neatly written and scanned or typed and saved as a pdf file before submission.

 

Discussion Boards

See separate document outlining the guidelines and expectations for discussion board participation on Blackboard.

 

Late Work

Students are expected to complete assignments in a timely fashion.  As part of this course, the “real world” will be simulated as it relates to lateness of assignments.  That is, in the “real world” assignments not completed on time have an associated penalty (i.e. contract bid not accepted).  In class, lateness of assignments will have a 25% late penalty for every day late, up to a maximum of 100%.  For example, assume a 100 point assignment is due Sunday.  If the assignment is turned in on Tuesday, the assignment will be graded first as though no penalty existed, then 50 points (50% of 100) will be deducted for being late.

 

Exams

Two exams are planned for this course.  Each exam is designed to assess your understanding of, and the ability to apply, the factual material, theories, and concepts related to the course.  Exams will have multiple choice questions, short answer responses, and/or problems to solve.  The final exam will be a comprehensive exam covering all course material.

Each exam will be available for one week.  Make-up exams will be given for legitimate medical reasons only.  Travel for business or pleasure or lack of planning on the part of the student will not warrant a make-up exam.

The final exam is comprehensive and will cover the entire course.  When the final grade for the course is figured at the end of the semester, the lowest exam grade during the semester will be replaced with the final exam grade if the final exam grade is higher.  The final exam must be attempted in order to pass the course.

 

Instructor's Statement

As your instructor, I am always willing to discuss your grades with you and explain how your grade was determined.  If a grading error has been made on my part, I am always willing to correct the error.

Attendance

Attendance in a class is regarded as requirement, and obligation for learning. Please remember the deadline for dropping a class at AC is published in the official Amarillo College Schedule of Classes and is May 6.  If you stop attending class and do not officially drop the course by this deadline, you will receive an “F” for the course.

The attendance in the course will be monitored through the Blackboard system.  However, attendance will not be considered part of the grade.

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Additional Information

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