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 COURSE INFORMATION

Course Name:  Financial Accounting

Course ID/Section: ACG2021C

Term/Year:  Summer 20201

Modality: Online

Length of Term: Short term

Credit Hours:  3 HOURS 

Campus/Building/Room: West Campus

Meeting Day/Time: Online

 

INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION

Instructor: Nelly Cintron-Lorenzo, M.B.A.

Email: NCintron@valenciacollege.edu 

Phone: (407) 582-1483

Office Location: Room 7-151 West Campus

Virtual Office Hours:

Mondays to Thursdays 1:00 PM-3:00 PM 

Fridays 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Catalog Description

“Accounting Concepts, principles, procedures and underlying theories applicable to nature of accounting, financial statements, accounting cycle, current assets, plant and equipment, long term investments, intangible assets, payroll, current liabilities, long term debt, and owner’s equity including accounting for sole proprietorships, Partnerships and corporations.”

Prerequisites: An assessment score for placement in MAT 0024C or higher mathematics or a minimum grade of C in MAT 0012C or in APA1111C or in MTB1103 

 

COURSE OUTCOMES

This course will enable the student to perform accounting tasks by hand and using appropriate software. Successfully completion of this course will enable the student to:

  1. Explain how Financial Accounting communicates the financial condition of a business enterprise.
  2. Describe the Accrual basis of accounting and its importance to the preparation of Financial Statements.
  3. Describe the Double-Entry Accounting System and the specific terminology it employs.
  4. Describe how to account for a Merchandising business.
  5. Describe the four methods of inventory cost flow.
  6. Describe features of an Internal Control System
  7. Explain how to account for Bad Debt Expense.
  8. Explain how to account for Long Term Operational Assets.
  9. Explain the importance of Ethics in the Accounting Industry.

 

TEXTBOOK & REQUIRED MATERIALS

For this course, you will need both the textbook (e.g. E-text or hardcopy) and the McGraw-Hill CONNECT Access Code.

  • Textbook: Fundamental Financial Accounting Concepts, by Edmonds, McNair, Milam and Olds, 9th edition. The custom designed edition of this text is packaged at the West Campus bookstore and is sold at a substantial discount over the original hardcover textbook.
    • If you decide to purchase the textbook outside of our campus bookstore, the ISBN # is 978-0-07-802590-7 (if you purchase the textbook from our campus bookstore, the ISBN will be different). You must acquire the correct edition (9th edition) for this class. No other editions will be allowed.
    • E-TEXT Option: There is an electronic version of the book available within the CONNECT utility and you may opt for this when signing up for the CONNECT System in lieu of buying the paperback version.  It’s up to you, but you must have either the paperback textbook (or the E-TEXT) and access code to the CONNECT utility in order to complete this class. 
    • TWO-SEMESTER Option: If you are thinking or planning to come back for Managerial Accounting (ACG2071C) next semester, you can SAVE MONEY! Just opt for the Two-Semester book bundle for this class in the West Campus bookstore. This will give you access to the required books and CONNECT System for both this course and Managerial Accounting in one bundle for a DISCOUNTED COST. However, this discount will only apply to students purchasing the combo E-text version through the West Campus bookstore.  The discount will not be available on the loose-leaf paper option at this time. Here some important notes to keep in mind when choosing this option:
  • You MUST take both courses of Principles of Financial Accounting (ACG2021C) and Managerial Accounting (ACG2071C) in consecutive semesters. If you drop, fail, do not complete the course or change your mind, the CONNECT access code will not extend beyond two consecutive semesters. The bookstore will not be offering refunds for such cases. 
  • You MUST take both courses here on the West campus (on-campus, online, or hybrid) to take advantage of this discount. This discounted bundle does NOT extend to other Valencia campuses. 
  • FREE TRIAL Option Only for Two Weeks: As you are making your book decisions, you can sign up for a free trial version of the CONNECT utility which will last for a couple weeks while you are getting up and running in the course.  Just be sure to convert this free trial version at the end of the trial period or your work to date may be lost.  Also, in order to effectively use the CONNECT online utility, you must have a reliable internet access connection.  If you do not have a reliable connection, you should plan to use the computer labs on campus designed for student use.
  • Access Code to the McGraw-Hill CONNECT System - is an online access code that you will use to complete your assignments, quizzes, and exams in Connect System. You can purchase this access code along with the textbook at our West Campus bookstore.

RECOMMENDED MATERIALS:

 

TECHNICAL SUPPORT, TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS. NETIQUETTE GUIDELINES.

 For technical assistance with your course, contact the help-desk by:  

You may also chat live with a support team member, submit a ticket with your issue or concern, or review our knowledge-base of resources.

 

COURSE COMPETENCIES

The course seeks to strengthen students’ skills applicable to Valencia’s Student Core Competencies: Think, Value, Communicate, and Act. Valencia faculty has defined four interrelated competencies (Value, Think, Communicate, and Act) that prepare students to succeed in the world community.  These competencies are outlined in the Course Catalog.  In this course, through classroom lecture and discussions, group lab work, and other learning activities, you will further develop mastery of these core competencies.

 VALENCIA STUDENT COMPETENCIES:

The following Valencia Student Competencies will be reinforced throughout the entire course.

THINK - Think clearly, critically, and creatively. Analyze, synthesize, integrate, and evaluate in many domains of human inquiry.

                        To think, what must you do?

  • Analyze data, ideas, patterns, principles, and perspectives
  • Employ the facts, formulas, and procedures of the disciplines
  • Integrate ideas and values from different disciplines
  • Draw well‑supported conclusions
  • Revise conclusions consistently with new observations, interpretations, or reasons

How and where must you think?

  • With curiosity and consistency
  • individually and in groups

VALUE - Make reasoned value judgments and responsible commitments

                        To value, what must you do?

  • Recognize the values expressed in attitudes, choices, and commitments
  • Distinguish among personal, ethical, aesthetic, cultural, and scientific values
  • Employ values and standards of judgment from different disciplines
  • Evaluate your own and others' values from individual, cultural, and global perspectives
  • Articulate a considered and self‑determined set of values

How and where must you value?

  • With empathy and fair-mindedness
  • Individually and in groups

COMMUNICATE- To communicate, what must you do?

  • Identify your own strengths and need for improvement as communicator
  • Employ methods of communication appropriate to your audience and purpose
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of your own and other's communication

How and where must you communicate?

  • By speaking, listening, reading and writing
  • Verbally, non‑verbally, and visually
  • With honesty and civility

ACT - Act purposefully, respectfully, and responsibly

                        To act, what must you do?

  • Apply disciplinary knowledge, skills, and values to educational and career goals
  • Implement effective problem‑solving, decision‑making, and goal setting strategies
  • Act effectively and appropriately in various personal and professional settings
  • Assess the effectiveness of personal behavior and choices
  • Respond appropriately to changing circumstances

How and where must you act?

  • With courage and perseverance
  • Individually and in groups
  • In your personal, professional, and community life

IMPORTANT DATES

Start Date: May 10, 2021

End Date: June 21, 2021

Withdrawal Deadline: June 04, 2021

College Closed: May 31, 2021

College Calendar: http://valenciacollege.edu/calendar

 

COLLEGE POLICIES

No Show Policy

Class attendance is required for face-to-face classes beginning with the first class meeting. If you do not attend the first class meeting, you may be withdrawn from the class as a “no show.” Class attendance is required for online classes; students who are not actively participating in an online class and/or do not submit the required attendance activity or assignment by the scheduled due date must be withdrawn by the instructor at the end of the first week as a "no show". If you are withdrawn as a “no show,” you will be financially responsible for the class and a final grade of “WN” will appear on your transcript for the course.”

Withdrawal Policy

Per Valencia policy a student who withdraws from class before the established deadline for a particular term will receive a grade of “W. A student is not permitted to withdraw after the withdrawal deadline.

Students who stay in the class after this deadline are responsible to complete all work required for the course; e.g., homework, projects, tests, etc. If you choose to stop coming to the class after the Withdrawal deadline, you will be held responsible for all work missed, including the final. Any work, which is not completed by the appropriate deadline, will receive a zero. Hence, the final grade for the course will be determined by taking into consideration the percentages obtained by work which was turned in and the zeros given to work (e.g. assignments, projects, quizzes, tests) which were not turned in on time.

A faculty member will withdraw a student up to the withdrawal deadline for violation of the class attendance policy. A student who is withdrawn by faculty for violation of the class attendance policy will receive a grade of “W”. After the withdrawal deadline, faculty will not withdraw a student and the student will receive the grade earned at the end of the course. Any student who withdraws or is withdrawn from a class during a third or subsequent attempt in the same course will be assigned a grade of “F.” If you do not intend to complete the course, you must withdraw yourself prior to the withdrawal date.

College Student Conduct Policy

Valencia is dedicated not only to the advancement of knowledge and learning but also to the development of responsible personal and social conduct. As a registered student, you assume the responsibility for conducting yourself in a manner that contributes positively to Valencia’s learning community and that does not impair, interfere with, or obstruct the orderly conduct, processes, and functions of the college as described in the Student Code of Conduct.

Academic Honesty

All forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited at Valencia College. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, acts or attempted acts of plagiarism, cheating, furnishing false information, forgery, alteration or misuse of documents, misconduct during a testing situation, facilitating academic dishonesty, and misuse of identification with intent to defraud or deceive.

All work submitted by students is expected to be the result of the students' individual thoughts, research, and self-expression. Whenever a student uses ideas, wording, or organization from another source, the source shall be appropriately acknowledged. If a student is caught submitting plagiarized work a first offense will result in a zero score on the assignment, a second offense will result a class grade of F.

Students with Disabilities

Valencia is committed to ensuring that all of its programs and services are accessible to students with disabilities. The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) determines reasonable and appropriate accommodations for qualified students with documented disabilities based upon the need and impact of the specific disability.

Any student requiring course accommodations due to physical, emotional or learning disability must contact the instructor and provide a Notification to Instructor form by the end of the second week of class. To obtain a letter of accommodation, contact OSD at 407-582-2229.

Baycare Student Assistance Services and Online Students Services

Valencia College strives to ensure all our students have a rewarding and successful college experience. To that purpose, Valencia students can get immediate help with issues dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, substance abuse, time management as well as relationship problems dealing with school, home or work. BayCare Behavioral Health Student Assistance Program (SAP) services are free to all Valencia students and available 24 hours a day by calling (800) 878-5470. If needed, the counselor may refer the student to appropriate resources or to speak face-to-face with a licensed counselor.

  • Note to International Students (F-1 or J-1 Visa)

Please be advised that withdrawal from this course due to attendance may result in the termination of your visa status if you fall below the full-time enrollment requirement of 12 credit hours. Contact Valencia’s International Student Services office for more information.

  • Statement of Support for Students with Food/Housing/Financial Needs

Any student who has difficulty accessing sufficient food to eat, or who lacks a safe and stable place to live, and believes this may affect his or her performance in the course, is urged to meet with a Counselor in the Advising Center for information about resources that may be available from the college or community.

Below are the new online resources and services available for students this summer:

Enrollment services:

  • Call: 407-582-1507
  • Email: enrollment@valenciacollege.edu
  • Hours
    • Monday-Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
    • Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    • Saturday and Sunday: - 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Academic Advising:

Virtual Answer Center:

Counseling Services:

  • Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM-8:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
  • Saturday & Sunday 10:00 AM-3:00 PM

Financial Aid:

 

COLLEGE LINKS

College Catalog

Valencia Policy Manual

Student Handbook

Microsoft Office Instructions for free software

Course Support: onsite, online tutoring, writing help, etc.

COURSE POLICIES

Third Party Software & FERPA Policy

Valencia College has a firm commitment to protecting the privacy rights of its students.

 

GRADING COMPOSITION:

Your grade will be determined by a POINT SYSTEM. The POINTS you earn on THREE exams, quizzes, assignments, participation in discussions/cyber cafe, online attendance and any additional project or cases assigned will be totaled. Then, divided by the total possible points in a grading period. The result will be a percentage grade for the entire semester. Your final letter grades will be determined by a POINT SYSTEM by using the following scale based on total 1,389 maximum possible points:

Grading

Points

Scale

(based on 1,389 points)

Percentage

Grade

Syllabus/Orientation Quiz

4

1,244 + 1,389 points

90% – 100%

A

Discussions (2)

20

1,105 – 1,243 points

80% – 89%

B

Learn Smart Assignments (Mandatory) (5 points each, 9)

45

966 – 1,104 points

70% – 79%

C

Practice Problems (Mandatory Assignments) (20 points each, 9)

180

827 - 965 points

60% – 69%

D

Individual/Collaborative Quizzes (30 points each, 9)

270

Below 826 points

Below 60%

F

Practice Tests (40 points each, 3)

120

 

 

 

Exams (250 points each, 3)

750

 

 

 

Total points

1,389

 

 

 

Reading Review Quizzes          (Extra-credit)

 

 

 

 

This scale includes adjustments made for the subjective nature of grading; rounding will be if .5 or > .5 next number; the cut-off is rigid. For example, if we have 600 total points, 537 points represent 90% A and 536 points is an 89% B. 

Extra-Credit: You will have great extra-credit opportunities during the entire semester. For that reason, I strongly suggest you do not miss out any opportunities to earn points. Every point counts!

 

EVALUATION:          

You will get the grade you earn in this course. An “A” means excellent and a “C” is average. If you turn in average work you can expect an average grade. I do not give away grades. You should plan spending about six to eight hours per week on the reading, assignments and discussions, even though how you break up that time is completely up to you.

 

COMMITMENT:

To be successful in accounting, the average student spends about 6-8 hours per week outside of class studying.

Accounting is learned by understanding the concepts involved and applying those concepts in practice problems.  Thus to master this course, you need to

  • Read the material before coming to class
  • Attend Class and participate
  • Complete the assigned homework
  • Study for the tests

 

COMPETENCIES:             

This course will develop interaction with and among the students, with an emphasis on teaching the students to learn and study effectively on her/his own. Active learning with students groups and computer applications integrating accounting procedures are used. This course will demonstrate the four Valencia’s Student Core Competencies: Think, Value, Communicate, and Act.   

 

NAVIGATIONAL AIDS:

  • Go directly to VALENCIA web page at http://online.valenciacollege.edu/, where there is a “Quick Link” menu and click on “Online Course”.  Your Blackboard username and login password are the same as your Atlas information.
  • Under Course list click on “Principles of Financial Accounting-ACG2021C” and you will be brought to the course home page.
  • On the left side of the screen you will see either icons or a menu. If you see icons, click on ║ (Expand Menu) to show the menu options. Click on the ║ (Minimize Menu) if you want to return to icons only.
  • Course email is my preferred method of contact. If you are new to course email, you will want to view the tutorials on the course Communication Tools available through a special free course called Valencia 101.
  • You may contact me if you need any course-related help or for technical support with Canvas system, contact Help desk at (407) 582-5600 or e-mail OITServiceDesk@valenciacollege.edu
  • If you have questions, you may also choose to post them in the "ask your instructor" thread for my response, or solicit a peer's advice by posting a question or comment within the “cybercafé”.
  • To go to the COURSE LEARNING UNITS CONTENT and activity, click on “MODULES” (left menu).

 

GUIDELINES FOR ONLINE PARTICIPATION:

  • Attendance and presence are required for this class. You are expected to log on a minimum of four times per week (at any time during the week) and are expected to post a substantive contribution to the discussion with your thoughts and any questions on the material covered in each unit every week.
  • Your participation in the discussion forum will count towards your participation grade (10 points worth each topic).
  • Although I strongly suggest that all issues, questions, and problems be dealt with online, please do not hesitate to contact me by e-mail or at my office regarding these issues at any time.
  • Use good “netiquette,” such as:
    • Check the discussion frequently and respond appropriately and on subject.
    • Focus on one subject per message and use pertinent subject titles.
    • Capitalize words only to highlight a point or for titles—capitalizing otherwise is generally viewed as SHOUTING!
    • Be professional and careful with your online interaction.
    • Cite all quotes, references, and sources.
    • When posting a long message, it is generally considered courteous to warn readers at the beginning of the message that it is a lengthy post.
    • It is considered extremely rude to forward someone else’s messages without their permission, so always ask first.
    • It is fine to use humor, but use it carefully. The absence of face-to-face cues can cause humor to be misinterpreted as criticism or flaming (angry, antagonistic criticism). Feel free to use emoticons such as :) or ;) to let others know that you’re being humorous.

I hope we will be able to share our thoughts and experiences with one another in the form of an active and stimulating discussion!

COURSE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES:

  • ONLINE LEARNING CENTER:
    • You can also access the flashcards, the practice multiple choices, narratives slides, PowerPoint presentations and other useful learning tools by clicking "Financial Accounting Book Website" found in the WEB LINK feature available at the COURSE TOOLS menu.
  • Homework Policy:
    1. You have TWO-ATTEMPTS to complete the exercises in the assignment using CONNECT System. You can start working in your homework problems, save and exit it. Then, you can return later to finish and grade the homework assignment.
    2. Assignments must be submitted via McGraw-Hill’s CONNECT System no later than the DUE date. Assignments will not be accepted late.
  • EXAM POLICY:
    • The exams of this course enabled by McGraw-Hill’s Connect Accounting SYSTEM will be timed (approximately 2 hours) and will only allow ONE-ATTEMPT. Once you enter the exam, you must complete it because you are only allowed to ONE-ENTRY.
    • Your final exam MUST be proctored. For that reason, you must go to any Valencia College’s Testing Center on the designated testing date in order to take your final exam. For more details about the Valencia Testing Centers’ business hours and locations, please refer to the Valencia website at https://valenciacollege.edu/students/testing/. If your final exam grade is higher than the previous exams, then that lowest grade exam will be increased to match your final exam grade. A missed exam will count as a dropped exam. Because of this policy, there are no makeup exams in this class.
    • If you decide to take your final exam at any other testing center facility, then
      you must provide me the name & location of the testing center, name, email address and telephone number of the contact person in the testing center at least three (3) weeks prior the final exam.
    • Read and understand all of Valencia’s policies, especially the Attendance, Academic Dishonesty (10-16) and Student Code of Classroom Conduct policies (10-18) http://valenciacollege.edu/generalcounsel/policy/documents/8-11-NF-NN-Academic-Dishonesty.pdf
    • Those who cheat in any way risk to receive an F as a final grade and/ or expulsion from the college.
  • QUIZZES POLICY:  
    1. “Reading Review Quizzes” may be given at the beginning of class unannounced. Be sure to be up-to-date with the week’s reading for each session to contribute to the discussion.
    2. “Practice Review Quizzes” offered before every exam will be just for practice.
    3. “Author’s Videos and Questions” of each chapter in Connect System are required to be completed prior every chapter’s discussion for better understanding of the Accounting concepts.
  • EXTRA-CREDIT ASSIGNMENT POLICY:
    • Extra-points individual or teamwork assignments/case studies could be or not announced prior the date that is assigned in class.
  • ADDITIONAL HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS IN CLASS:
    • We will be doing many assignments in class to practice that could be or not announced prior the date that is assigned in class.
  • FINAL EXAM POLICY:
    • Failure to take the final exam will result in an “F” grade or zero on the test.

 

GUIDELINES FOR CONNECT HOMEWORK SYSTEM:

Below are few tips for your Connect System:

  • To sign into your Connect System course visit the URL link provided on your course homepage and enter the registration code that came with your book.  You must use your Valencia College e-mail address during your registration process into the Connect System.
  • You can only do one thing at a time. You cannot view past results while you are in the process of taking an assignment. You cannot take two graded assignments at the same time.
  • When trying to print an assignment use the browser’s Print Preview and Page Setup options to get the best output possible. You should switch from portrait to landscape, and should extend the margins as far as possible.
  • Use the "Next", "Back", "Jump To", and "Save my work" buttons periodically to save and avoid timing out. If there is no activity within 60 minutes, Connect System will automatically log out your session.
  • Click "Quit and Save" if you wish to work on your assignment at a later time without grading. Remember, you can only work on one open, not graded assignment at one time.
  • Do not "copy and paste", this might enter illegal characters in your homework and prevent you from getting a grade.
  • We will be doing many assignments in class to practice. Extra-points individual or teamwork assignments/case studies could be or not announced prior the date that is assigned in class.
  • For any Connect System technical assistance, please visit McGraw-Hill technical support website at http://mhhe.com/support to ask your questions or request assistance.

 

CLASS ATTENDANCE:

(College Policy: 6Hx28: 4-7: Academic Progress, Course Attendance and Grades, and Withdrawals )

 You are expected to attend all class meetings of all courses for which you are registered. Regular attendance and regular class participation are significant factors that promote success in college. For online courses, attendance is determined by consistently logging in and accessing the course content and completing courses in accordance with the syllabus.

 In the event of absence from a classroom course or the inability to participate in an online or hybrid course, you should contact your professor as soon as possible to indicate the reason and to inquire whether make-up work is possible. (Make-up work is offered solely at the discretion of your professor.)

 

WITHDRAWAL POLICY:

 Per Valencia Policy 4-07 (Academic Progress, Course Attendance and Grades, and Withdrawals), a student who withdraws from class before the withdrawal deadline of June 04, 2021 at 11:59 PM will receive a grade of “W.” A student is not permitted to withdraw after the withdrawal deadline. Students who stay in the class after this deadline are responsible to complete all work required for the course; e.g., homework, projects, tests, etc. If you choose to stop coming to the class after the Withdrawal deadline, you will be held responsible for all work missed, including the final. Any work which is not completed by the appropriate deadline will receive a zero. Hence, the final grade for the course will be determined by taking into consideration the percentages obtained by work which was turned in and the zeros given to work (e.g. assignments, projects, quizzes, tests) which were not turned in on time. Students can still be withdrawn by the college for violations of the college’s code of conduct policies. Any student who withdraws or is withdrawn from a class during a third or subsequent attempt in the same course will be assigned a grade of “F.” For a complete policy and procedure overview on Valencia Policy 4-07 please go to: https://valenciacollege.edu/about/general-counsel/policy/documents/volume4/4-07-academic-progress-course-attendance-and-grades-and-withdrawals.pdf

 

STUDENT CONDUCT:

By enrolling at Valencia College, a student assumes the responsibility for becoming familiar with and abiding by the general rules of conduct. The primary responsibility for managing the classroom environment rests with the faculty. Students who engage in any prohibited or unlawful acts that result in disruption of a class may be directed by the faculty member to leave the class. Violation of any classroom or Valencia’s rules may lead to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from Valencia. I have zero tolerance for rude or disruptive behavior. The first incident of rude behavior directed at me or any other student in the class may result in the students involved being dropped from the course. You will find the Student Code of Conduct in the current Valencia Student Handbook. For more details, please refer to the following website:  http://catalog.valenciacollege.edu/academicpoliciesprocedures/studentcodeofconduct/

https://valenciacollege.edu/about/general-counsel/policy/documents/Volume8/8-03-Student-Code-of-Conduct.pdf

 

“NO SHOW STATUS:

 Class attendance is required beginning with the first class meeting. For an online class, that means “logging in” as instructed whether completing a posting in the Discussion Board/and or sending an email to instructor as assigned. If you do not attend the first class meeting, you may be withdrawn from the class as a “no show.” If you are withdrawn as a “no show,” you will be financially responsible for the class and a “W” will appear on your transcript for the course. For more details, please refer to the following website:  http://catalog.valenciacollege.edu/academicpoliciesprocedures/classattendance/

 

“PROCTORED EXAMS”

 Valencia College catalog clearly stated that the “students registered for online courses may be required to take proctored exams. For students living in the Valencia College service area, these exams may be administered by the professor on campus and/or made available at Valencia testing centers. Faculty should make exams available in any campus testing center if requested by students. In the event that a student lives outside the Valencia service area, the student may choose to test at an alternative testing location. It is the student’s responsibility to locate a testing facility at a nearby college or university. The student is also responsible for paying the proctoring institution any testing/ proctoring fees including costs for returning completed exams to the professor. The student must make testing arrangements early in the term or by the date determined by the professor.”

 For more details, please refer to the following website:  http://valenciacollege.edu/catalog/10-11/pdf/06_distanceLearning.pdf

 

COMPUTER USE POLICY:

Use of computers in the Business, IT, and Public Services classrooms at Valencia College is restricted to those activities designated by the instructor to enhance the class materials. Any other use is strictly forbidden. Inappropriate use includes, but is not limited to: Use of computer to send E-mail or access Internet sites not specifically assigned in class; Use of computer for job, internship, homework or other activities not assigned in class; Modifying any hardware or software system configuration or setting.

 Computer Configurations should not be changed in any way. Use the computer Internet connection only when the professor instructed to do so. Do not “surf the net” on your own. Violations will be subject to disciplinary action by the professor.

 

DIGITAL DEVICES:

Turn off all digital or electronic devices (e.g. cell phones or IPods) before class starts. Do not check your cell phone during class time. Class time is devoted 100% to learning activities. If I see you checking your cell phone or emails during class, you are subject to being dropped. Emergency situations will be handled on a case by case basis.

 

ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY:

All forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited at Valencia College.  Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, plagiarism, cheating, furnishing false information, forgery, alteration or misuse of documents, misconduct during a testing situation, and misuse of identification with intent to defraud or deceive. A first incident of academic dishonesty may result in withdrawal from the course and / or expulsion from the college. All work submitted by students should be the result of their own efforts. For more information, please refer to the following website: http://valenciacollege.edu/generalcounsel/policy/documents/8-11-NF-NN-Academic-Dishonesty.pdf

 

COMMUNICATION & TECHNOLOGY:

Please bookmark Valencia’s home page and Blackboard (http://valenciacollege.fl.us/) and (https://learn.valenciacollege.edu). I will post important files such as solutions for the assignments and PowerPoint files for the lectures. Take advantage of the discussion boards when you have questions or comments outside of class.

 

COMMUNICATION POLICY

Please bookmark Valencia’s home page and Canvas (http://valenciacollege.fl.us/) and (https://learn.valenciacollege.edu). I will post important files such as solutions for the assignments and PowerPoint files for the lectures. Take advantage of the discussion boards when you have questions or comments outside of class.

 

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

Changes to the course calendar may be made at the discretion of the professor, and students will be notified of any changes in class and/or via the Canvas Inbox conversations tool.

Course Summary:

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