Title: Spring 2015 Syllabus
Course: 15SP-HIS-120-W02-A & P OF AUDITORY AND SPEECH > Section: Syllabus

COURSE INFORMATION

Semester: Spring 2015

Course Number: HIS 120

Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

Class time and location: Online only

Course begins: January 12, 2015

Course ends: May 14, 2015

Proctoring dates: Midterm: March 1-8, 2015

Final: May 7-14, 2015

Instructor: Beth Fernandez, AuD

Office: Shiloh, Illinois

Phone: 618-363-3004

Email: fernande@otc.edu

Because of privacy regulations, faculty, staff, and students must use their @otc.edu account for all email communications. Be sure to check your OTC email account at least three times per week for important messages.

Response Time

Instructors are expected to respond to student communications within 24 hours except on weekends, holidays, and during official college closures. For messages sent from students on weekends/holidays/college closures, the instructor is expected to respond on the following business day.

Important: Upon entering this online course, you have acknowledged OTC online course requirements. Because your success in any OTC online course depends upon your compliance with these requirements, you are encouraged to review the document again and to ask any questions you may have about those requirements before proceeding in your online course.

Prerequisites

Enrollment is limited to those students selectively admitted to the Hearing Instrument Science program.

Textbooks

Katz, Jack.  Clinical Handbook of Audiology (7^th ed.).  ISBN: 978-1451191639

Martin, Frederick.  Introduction to Audiology (11^th ed). ISBN: 978-0132108218

Stach, Brad.  Comprehensive Dictionary of Audiology (2^nd ed). ISBN: 978-1401848262

Zemlin, Willard.  Speech and Hearing Science: Anatomy and Physiology (4^th ed). ISBN: 978-0138274375

Required Materials

N/A

Computer Requirements

Students taking online courses at OTC must have access to a computer that meets OTC Computer Requirements for Online Courses. If you have any questions about these computer requirements, please email helpdesk@otc.edu. If you have difficulty using Blackboard, please contact OTC Online at online@otc.edu.

Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Safari web browsers are recommended for use with Blackboard. Make sure you are using the most recent version of any browser. Internet Explorer is not compatible with Blackboard and is not recommended.

Course Rationale

This course provides an understanding of anatomy and physiology of the auditory, vestibular, and speech systems.  The role of the auditory system in the reception and perception of sound, and the effects of various pathologic conditions on auditory, speech and vestibular function are presented.

Course Objectives

1. Create an understanding of the middle ear, inner ear, and the attendant auditory; to include an overview of the various hearing disorders associated with each defined area.
2. Develop a comprehensive understanding of the inner ear.

1. Provide an overview of both peripheral and central nervous systems to include the effects of central auditory processing disorders.

1. Understand physical processes required for the development of phonemes of speech.

1. Recognize the various age levels of vocal development and their effects on speech.

1. Describe the effects of sound reception upon the auditory system.

Course assignments and exams are aligned to, and assess, student mastery of the above core objectives.

Grading Scale

A = 90 to 100% — The student has, in an exemplary way, met the objectives established for the course.

B = 80 to 89% — The student has, in a superior way, met the objectives established for the course.

C = 75 to 79% — The student has adequately met the objectives established for the course.

D = 60 to 74% — The student has minimally met the objectives established for the course.

F = 0 to 59% — The student has failed to meet the objectives established for the course.

Note: ALL courses in the HIS Program must be completed with a grade of C or better.

COURSE EXPECTATIONS

Grading

You are treated as a professional in the course. Reading the directions and grading criteria (called rubrics) provided for each assignment is the key to understanding how you will be graded. Following those directions and rubrics is the key to doing well.

Attending Class

Taking an online course is a different style of learning for many people. You may think you will be learning on your own, but you will soon discover many opportunities to work as a team with other students and to communicate with the instructor of your online course. You will find the support you need and have a great learning experience.

Because you do not come on campus and sit in a classroom, attendance is determined by your active participation and communication in the course. Make sure that you log in frequently, participate in your course activities and discussions, and check your OTC email regularly. Students who succeed in online classes keep a schedule just as they would if they were attending class on campus, and they communicate with one another and their instructor frequently. Attendance is vital to your success. Check OTC email and Blackboard at least three times per week.

Meeting Deadlines

Assignments are due by 11:59 p.m., based on the Central Time Zone. Plan ahead for the unexpected! You are accountable for staying on the semester schedule should technological or other problems arise. You should immediately communicate with the instructor if an emergency may affect your ability to meet course deadlines.

An online course gives you the flexibility to do your coursework when it best fits your schedule, as long as you meet deadlines set by your instructor. Set aside time in your schedule to participate online and to complete your assignments. You will have frequent deadlines to keep you on track.

Many college students juggle school, work, family, and other life responsibilities all at the same time. If a serious life issue prevents you from staying current in your coursework, contact your instructor as soon as possible and explain your circumstances. The faculty and staff at OTC are committed to your success and are aware that students face challenges. Often, we may be able to help you see a way to deal with your circumstances and still complete your courses.

Accepting Late Work

A penalty deduction may be given for late work received within one week of the original due date. A zero may be given for all other late work.

Submitting Work

Make sure you submit coursework according to the directions provided in the course. Submit written assignments and other project deliverables as directed by your instructor. Most common file types received are Microsoft Office .docx, .pptx, .xlsx, and Adobe .pdf.  Do not email coursework unless you have received prior approval from your instructor.

Receiving Grades and Instructor Feedback

Assignment grades and feedback are provided generally less than one week (seven days) after the assignment is due and always before an assignment of the same type is due. Unless otherwise stated, grades and feedback will be available via the Grades area of the Blackboard course site.

Communicating with Your Instructor

You have numerous ways of communicating with your instructor: phone, email, the discussion forums, and individual consultations by appointment.

If you have a question about an assignment or class procedure, consider posting it in the appropriate discussion forum, so classmates can benefit from it as well.

If you have a personal concern (such as a question about a grade), send a private message to your instructor through the Email button inside the Blackboard course site or through your OTC Webmail account in the MyOTC Portal.

If you would like an individual consultation with your instructor, please use the contact information provided in this syllabus or on the Faculty page within the course to schedule an appointment.

Your instructor should be your first point of contact and support for any questions or concerns you have about this online course. If you cannot resolve your questions or concerns through your instructor, you should then contact OTC Online at online@otc.edu  or 417-447-8200.

College Policies and Procedures

Email Communication

Because of privacy regulations, College faculty and staff can communicate with students only through OTC email. Therefore, you must use your OTC email account in this course. Check your OTC email account at least three times per week for important messages. (Some online instructors may use Blackboard’s messaging system. Check with the instructor for the requirements.)

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity represents one of the most essential elements of the teaching and learning process. All OTC students are expected to fulfill their academic obligations through honest and independent effort. By submitting coursework to your instructor as an OTC student, you pledge that the work is truly your own.

Violations of academic integrity -- which include, but are not limited to: cheating, collusion, plagiarism, and other forms of academic misconduct -- damage your personal character and thwart your instructors' ability to promote your learning. As an OTC student, you are responsible for knowing and following the College's policies and procedures regarding academic integrity. These guidelines and more information related to academic integrity are available in the Student Handbook and in College Policy 5.15. The College recognizes that academic integrity is complex and can be confusing. Therefore, you are obligated to review these information sources carefully and to seek needed clarification from your instructor concerning questions of collaborative work, citation of sources, or other issues related to academic integrity.

Proctoring Requirement

In an effort to protect the academic integrity of OTC online programs, every online course includes a required proctored assessment (exam, speech, presentation, etc.).  Any student who does not participate in the proctored assessment will receive a failing course grade (regardless of the earned grade listed in the gradebook).

Students who live within 30 or fewer miles from an OTC campus are expected to complete their proctored assessment(s) at that location or via ProctorU online services. Students who live more than 30 miles from an OTC facility, may take the proctored assessment(s) at a pre-approved off-campus location*, or via ProctorU online services**.

*All off-campus facilities must be in accordance with the OTC proctoring specifications and must be pre-approved by the course instructor for appropriateness. Examples of off-campus facilities include professional librarians at a public library, high school administrators, testing control or unit education officers at U.S. military bases, or U.S. embassy officials. Examples of unacceptable proctors are relatives, clergy and employers.

**ProctorU services may be used by any online student at their own expense. MTH and COM 105 students may not use ProctorU for their proctored assessments.

OTC Proctoring Requirements webpage provides detailed information concerning non-OTC proctoring locations, allowable proctors, and other relevant testing information.

Standards of Online Student Conduct

Appropriate academic conduct includes doing assigned work, meeting deadlines, participating in online discussions, and completing all the required elements of the course. It also means following these basic rules of netiquette (manners when communicating digitally):

- Using proper capitalization, spelling, and grammar.
- Signing your name to all email messages and discussion postings.
- Providing descriptive but concise subject lines.

Appropriate academic conduct means maintaining a safe learning environment based on mutual respect and civility. All participants in OTC online courses are expected to behave professionally by adhering to these standards of conduct in the online environment:

- Never transmit or promote content known to be illegal.
- Respect other people's privacy as well as your own.
- Forgive other people's mistakes.
- Never use harassing, threatening, embarrassing, or otherwise abusive language or actions.

Online communication that fails to meet these standards of conduct may be sufficient cause for immediate dismissal form the course. For example, repeated misconduct may result in being blocked from online discussions, receiving a grade penalty, or being dismissed from the course. Such misconduct in the online environment may also be reported to the College Director of OTC Online and the Dean of Student Development, for appropriate action in accordance with the Student Handbook. If a student feels anything in the online course is inappropriate or uncomfortable, first contact your instructor for assistance. See Grievance Procedures for more information.

Copyright Notice

The materials found in this online course are strictly for the use of students enrolled in this course and for purposes associated with this course. They may not be retained or further disseminated. OTC students, faculty, and staff are expected to comply fully with institutional copyright policy as well as all other copyright laws. More information is available in College Policy 2.51.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Any student should notify the instructor immediately if special assistance or devices are needed to accommodate a disability. The College complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and makes every effort to ensure disabled persons admitted to the College as students or employed by the College are afforded all the rights and privileges provided to them by state and federal law. To request academic accommodations for a disability, contact the Disability Support Services at 417-447-8189 or disabilityservices@otc.edu. Students are required to provide documentation of disability to Disability Support Services prior to receiving accommodations.

Dropping the Class

You are responsible for understanding OTC procedures for dropping a class. If you stop participating in this class but do not follow proper procedures for dropping the class, you will receive a failing grade. To drop a class, you must complete the necessary form in Student Services or via the AccessOTC tab in MyOTC. Failure to withdraw properly from classes has a detrimental effect on your grade point average and your future educational goals. The date for the last day to withdraw from a course is listed in the current Academic Calendar.

Administrative Withdrawal from an Online Course

It is the policy of the College that a student will be administratively withdrawn from a course due to lack of attendance in seated classes or nonparticipation in online classes. (Policy 5.36)

An instructor will administratively withdraw a student from class if that student does not meet the following criteria in an online course:

- Does not attend the course for 14 consecutive days without contacting the instructor in a 16-week course, seven consecutive days in an 8-week course, etc.
  - Federal regulations require a slight change in our definition of attendance in an online course. Students must have logged in and participated in an academically related activity to be counted as attended. Thereby, just “clicking in” does not constitute attendance. Academically related activities may include discussions, quizzes, assignments, etc.

Students should be aware that administrative withdrawal for lack of attendance or nonparticipation may reduce the amount of financial aid they receive, delay their graduation or necessitate repayment of aid already received and does not relieve their obligation to pay all tuition and fees due to the College.

Grievance Procedures

Students should bring any concerns directly to the instructor’s attention.  Always give the instructor an opportunity to help before taking any other action. If, for any reason, the issue cannot be resolved after discussing the matter with the instructor, contact Vanessa Germeroth, Director of Online Student Affairs at germerov@otc.edu  417-447-8200, or either of the following individuals (in the order listed) to receive assistance in getting the situation resolved:

- Department Chair, Lynn Royer, royere@otc.edu
- Dean, Sherry Taylor, taylorst@otc.edu

If a complaint cannot be readily resolved through normal channels, students may bring the complaint to the Dean of Students located in the Information Commons building, Room 219-G2, (417) 447-6966.  If the Dean of Students cannot satisfactorily resolve the complaint, students may request the matter be referred to the College Student Grievance Committee (Policy 4.01). The chairperson will convene the committee, the committee will hear the complaint, then deliver a recommendation for resolution by the College Chancellor.  The decision of the College Chancellor is final.

Nondiscrimination Statement

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Attached Files: | - HIS 120 Spring 2015 Syllabus.pdf