Title: Syllabus
Course: COP 1510 Programming Concepts

Course Name

Welcome!

Welcome and thank you for enrolling in this course! I think you will enjoy our time together!

For some, this may be your first online course. If you are not a computer whiz, don't worry. You don't need to be. From a computer standpoint, everything is simple to use and easy to navigate.

Please take a few minutes to read the syllabus in its entirety. Exploring all the topics in this syllabus and related links will help you succeed in this course.

I am looking forward to working with you and having a great semester!

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General Course Information

Professor Information

Campus Information

Course Description

Learning Outcomes

Course Information

Important Dates

Intellectual Property Rights

Instructional Materials and Equipment

Online Delivery System

Supported Browsers for your learning management system

Technology Requirements

Accessibility

Your Course Participation and Assessments

Learning Communities

Written Assignments

Discussions

Quizzes/Tests

Course Grade

Calendar of Activities

Course Guidelines/Policies

Academic Dishonesty

Attendance Policy

Late/Make Up Work

Expectations of Student Conduct

Recommendations for Success in this Course

College Resources

Library Resources

Online Support Center/Technical Helpdesk

The Next Step

Student Contract

General Course Information

Professor Information

Professor: XXXXX

Office Hours: XXXXX

Office Location: XXXXX

Office Phone: XXXXX

Email: XXX @fscj.edu

Instructor Response: You can anticipate responses to inquiries and questions within 24 - 48 hours of receipt.

Campus Information

This online course is offered by the FRC-TEC Grant Contortium. For questions or concerns, please feel free to call (904)-632-3116. For technical assistance, please contact the Online Support Center (904-632-3151).

Course Description

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:

Course Information

Course Number/Title:

Reference Number: XXXX

Number of Credit Hours:

Term/Year/Session/Length: XXXX

Course prerequisites: None

Important Dates

Class begins |
100% Refund Deadline |
Non-Attendance Drop |
Withdraw with "W" Deadline |
Course Evaluation |
Class Ends |

These dates are critical for this course. Additional critical dates for this course can be found by choosing the appropriate term links in the online calendar at your schools' website.

Intellectual Property Rights

This course is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License. This License allows subsequent users to copy, distribute, transmit and adapt the copyrighted work and requires such users to attribute the work. For more information on this License, please visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0.

Instructional Materials and Equipment

If you have not done so already, obtain your textbook and related course materials. Visit your nearest campus bookstore or order online via the student portal, Connections, or the Follett Online Bookstore. Be sure to order using your course and instructor's name and the six-digit course reference number. Please note that some courses, particularly math and science, may require a text plus additional software or a publisher Web access code. If purchasing a used text, be sure to check on and obtain all required materials.

Required Text/Materials Textbook:

textbook | ISBN

Recommended Materials

Materials

Online Delivery System

This course will be delivered using a course management system.

Supported Browsers for your learning management system

Check your college's Supported Browsers and Operating Systems page to see if your browser and operating system are compatible with this version of your learning management system. Please note the following when reviewing the compatibility ratings:

Certified: 100% Compatible

Compatible: Compatible in most areas, but could have some incompatibility issues

Unsupported: Not tested and not recommended

Technology Requirements

Reliable and consistent computer and Internet access is encouraged to successfully participate in and complete online courses. Ensure that your computer meets the minimum system requirements noted below and on your college's student guide. Please use the following checklist to determine your computer readiness.

You should own or have access to:
- An e-mail account
- Computer with high speed access to the Internet
- Access to college computers when needed
- Virus-checking software
- Word-processing software
- Software and plug-ins (may include - choose the titles for the free downloads)
  - Adobe Acrobat Reader
  - Adobe Flash Player
  - Java
  - QuickTime
  - RealPlayer
  - Adobe Shockwave Player
  - Windows Media Player

It is a good idea to check your computer at the beginning of each course and a couple of times throughout the term to ensure you have all the necessary software and plug-ins to use the online learning management system and course features. After logging in to your learning management system, choose on the Browser Checker link if available. Review the results and choose the links to the recommended software.

Please note that you will need to turn off your pop-up blocker to use all features of this online course.

Accessibility

If you require specific accommodations to complete this course, contact your college's Office of Services for Students with Disabilities.

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Your Course Participation and Assessments

Learning Communities

People learn through interactions with each other, with their instructor, and with the course material. A major goal of this course is to encourage you to build learning communities within the course. This course has special forums to aid in building our learning community. We will use the discussion area to meet each other and share our thoughts and concerns.

The "Questions for the Professor" discussion forum is used for general questions about course content, navigation, or flow. Please do not ask personal or specific grade-related questions in this forum, send individual communication instead.

The "Cyber Cafê" is available to discuss items of interest to you and your classmates. Please remember that in all discussion forums, you must follow all netiquette rules and guidelines.

Written Assignments

In each module, you will have individual activities to complete. Detailed information, instructions and rubrics for each assignment can be found within the individual module pages in the Course Content section of the course. To see all the assignments due in this course, see the Calendar of Activities listed below. Assignments are worth a total XXXX points toward your final grade.

Be sure to check the Calendar of Activities carefully as some weeks may require completion of more than one module of work.

Turnitin® Your written assignments should be original writing and include citations as described in the APA style guide. Turnitin® is an online tool that scans written assignments for signs of plagiarism and may be used to screen your assignment submissions. Please go to Turnitin.com for information about originality checks and reports and to Plagiarism.org for plagiarism prevention resources.
Wikipedia

Wikipedia is a tertiary (condensed) source of information and should not used as a reference in your assignments and papers. It is, however, a good resource for finding primary and secondary sources that may be acceptable.

Writing Style

Written assignments must adhere to (ADD APA, MLA, OR CHICAGO HERE) style guidelines. Writing style resources are available in the Tools and Resources folder within your Blackboard shell.

Discussions

You will participate in approximately one discussion for each module. The links to the forums are located in the module folders in the Course Content area.

Our discussion board forums are an opportunity to have thoughtful discussions about a given topic. The questions raised will be general in nature and ask you to think deeply. In each discussion forum, you will be required to give a thoughtful and comprehensive response of at least five to eight sentences that are reflective and well-written, as well as respond to at least two other people.

Class members are expected to contribute original thoughts as well as respond to classmates' posts. In your responses, you may ask your classmates questions, expand on their ideas, ask for clarity on one of their points, and maybe even politely disagree and explain why.

Please note that you should complete all of the readings for the module prior to posting your discussion board forum response. You are expected to post to the forums in correct sentence and paragraph format. Remember to check for correct spelling and grammar.

You will complete X discussion boards at X points each for a total of X points toward your final grade.

Your Discussion Postings will graded using the following Discussion Rubric:

Criteria | Levels of Achievement
 | Exemplary | Meets Expectations | Developing | Beginning | Not Acceptable
Quality of Initial Post | 5 Points Initial comment fully addresses all aspects of the discussion. Comment includes many personal or professional experiences. Demonstrates excellent critical thinking skills through multiple examples and ideas. Excellent discussion of course readings or other resources if appropriate. | 4 Points Initial comment addresses most aspects of the discussion. Comment includes some personal or professional experience. Demonstrates adequate critical thinking through some examples and ideas. Good discussion of course readings or other resources if appropriate. | 3.5 Points Initial comment addresses part of the discussion or assigned readings. Comment includes minimal personal or professional experience. Demonstrates minimal critical thinking with minimal examples and ideas. Minimal discussion of course readings or other resources if appropriate. | 3 Points Initial comment minimally addresses discussion. Comment does not include personal or professional experience. Does not demonstrate critical thinking. No discussion of course readings or other resources if appropriate. | 0 Points No initial posting submitted.
Quality of Response Postings | 5 Points Responses are highly reflective, insightful and add to the discussion in a meaningful way moving it forward. | 4 Points Responses are reflective, insightful and add to the discussion. | 3.5 Points Responses are minimally reflective or insightful and do not significantly add to the discussion in a meaningful way. | 3 Points Responses are present but are not reflective or insightful, but don't add to the discussion. | 0 Points No response postings submitted.
Organization and Technical Aspects of All Posts | 5 Points Information is exceptionally well organized; spelling and grammar are correct and complete sentences are used. Proper citations are effectively used. | 4 Points Information is well organized; 1-2 spelling and/ or grammar mistakes are evident. Complete sentences are used. Proper citations are used. | 3.5 Points Organization is scattered; 3-5 spelling and/ or grammar mistakes are evident. Some incomplete sentences used. Citations are used. | 3 Points Information is not well organized; more than 5 spelling and/ or grammar mistakes are evident. Incomplete sentences used. No citations. | 0 Points No postings submitted.
Posting Quantity and Timeliness | 5 Points Initial posting and at least three quality responses are made prior to the due date listed in the Calendar of Activities. At least one posting is made before 11:59 PM on Wednesday. | 4 Points Initial posting and at least two quality responses are made prior to the due date listed in the Calendar of Activities. At least one posting is made before 11:59 PM on Wednesday. | 3.5 Points Initial posting and at least one quality responses are made prior to the due date listed in the Calendar of Activities. At least one posting is made before 11:59 PM on Wednesday. | 3 Points Initial posting is made before 11:59 PM on Wednesday. Any response postings are made prior to the due date listed on the Calendar of Activities. | 0 Points Initial posting is not made prior to Wednesday and/or no postings are submitted.
Cumulative points | Exemplary 20-18 points | Meets Standard 17.5-16 points | Developing 15.5-14 points | Beginning 13.5-12 points | Not Acceptable 11-0 points

Quizzes

You will complete X quizzes at X points each for a total of X points toward your final grade.

Tests/Exams

You will complete X tests at X points each for a total of X points toward your final grade.

Course Grade

Your final letter grade will be determined by totaling the points earned on all graded coursework.

Assigned Work | Points
Discussions |
Total Points Possible | 1000

Grade | Points Earned
A | 900 - 1000
B | 800 - 899
C | 700 - 799
D | 600 - 699
F | 0-599

FN Grade - Failure for Non-Attendance A Failure for Non-Attendance (FN) grade may be assigned any time after the final withdrawal date. Please refer to the College catalog for additional information. I Grade - Incomplete Incomplete (I) grades may be awarded based on the criteria in the College catalog. Repeating the Course You may repeat a course in an attempt to improve a grade previously earned. However, you are limited in your attempts to courses where a "D," "F," or "FN" grade was earned. You have only three total attempts in any course, including the original grade, repeat grades, and withdrawals. Upon the third attempt in a course, you must be given an "A," "B," "C," "D" or "F".

When you repeat a course at our institution, only the last grade earned is calculated in your cumulative grade point average (GPA). If you have an excessive number of "W" or "FN" grades and repeat courses to improve your GPA, you may jeopardize your admission to programs in the Florida State University System (SUS) or other institutions.

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Calendar of Activities

The Calendar of Activities is a summary of the modules and course activities.

Week | Topic(s) | Readings and Resources | Assigned Work | Points Possible | Due Dates
XXX-XXX | Module 1: |  |  |  |
XXX-XXX | Module 2: |  |  |  |
XXX-XXX | Module 3: |  |  |  |
XXX-XXX | Module 4: |  |  |  |
XXX-XXX | Module 5: |  |  |  |
XXX-XXX | Module 6: |  |  |  |
XXX-XXX | Module 7: |  |  |  |
XXX-XXX | Module 8: |  |  |  |
XXX-XXX | Module 9: |  |  |  |
XXX-XXX | Module 10: |  |  |  |
XXX-XXX | Module 11: |  |  |  |
XXX-XXX | Module 12: |  |  |  |
Total Points Possible |  |  |  | 1000 |

Special Note: The instructor reserves the right to modify this syllabus. You will be notified of any changes.

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Course Guidelines/Policies

Academic Dishonesty

Academic dishonesty, in any form, has severe consequences. Please review your college's Student Rights and Responsibilities page.

Attendance Policy

Attendance is measured in this course by your weekly access to the online content and timely completion of required course activities. If you fail to sufficiently participate in the online course prior to the official refund deadline, you can be dropped for non-attendance. If the official withdrawal date has passed and you fail to sufficiently progress in the online course, you can be awarded a Failure for Non-Attendance (FN) grade.

Late/Make Up Work Policy

XXXXX

Expectations of Student Conduct

It is expected that each of you use appropriate, professional language and respect when addressing classmates, as well as your instructor, in any part of the online classroom. That same level of professional conduct should extend to all assignments submitted. It is expected that you will not make insulting or inflammatory statements to other members of the class. Read the comments of other classmates thoroughly before entering your remarks and responses. Be positive, thoughtful, and constructive in your comments and responses.

Recommendations for Success in this Course

- Have a place where you can study and set aside an appropriate amount of time to do it. Generally, a 3-credit hour course requires a minimum of 12 hours of self-study time each week in addition to the time spent completing assignments.
- Practice and repetition are the best way to ensure your mastery of the material.
- Communicate with your instructor to ask any important questions and to discuss important concepts.
- Complete all reading assignments and view and review all chapter resources.
- Complete and review all online classroom activities.

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College Resources

Our college offers many resources to help you become successful in your course and academic career. A brief description of some of these resources follows.

Library Resources

The Florida Virtual Campus's Library Services (FLVC) is a four-organizations coalition to provide statewide public postsecondary library services, serving as a directory between all of Florida's public colleges and universities (information taken from the flvc.org website).

- Support for Florida's ever-growing population of distance learners and institutions offering online courses and degrees.
- Online academic advising services to help students identify the requirements of their chosen degree.
- A variety of tools used by staff at college and university libraries to provide services to their students and faculties.
- Online access to the library holdings of all Florida public colleges and universities, including electronic resources such as full-text journals, databases, and eBooks.
- Support and training for college and university students and staff using the services of FLVC.

Online Support Center/Technical Helpdesk

If you have any problems with your learning management system, viewing online content, email or Connections, visit your college's Information Technology Department page. There you can browse helpful guides and material, search the knowledge base, and contact the technical support team directly via completion of an online form or live chat.

Please remember that answers to questions about your course materials, tests, quizzes, or assignments can only be provided by your instructor.

The Next Step

Student Contract

IMPORTANT: After you have read this ENTIRE syllabus section, complete the Student Contract which can be accessed by choosing the link located AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE.

I hope you have enjoyed exploring this syllabus and find it useful. After you have completed the Student Contract, your next step is to become familiar with the Blackboard classroom and begin working on the first module. See you in the online course!

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