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Instructor Information
First and last name
Phone: ###-###-####
Email: first.last@ slcc.edu Office Location: XXXX
Office Hours
W 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. and by appointment on Zoom. Let's connect! Best Time to Contact: Afternoons/Evenings
24 hours M-F
Course Description
Description populated
Semester(s): All
Course Student Learning Outcomes
- Apply introductory principles. Interpret the statements.
Identify control procedures.- Determine the impacts of transactions.
Perform analyses for business decisions.
Use relevant information to evaluate decisions. Create business budgets for forecasting decisions.
Course Prerequisites
No prerequisites. We are starting from the beginning!
Engagement Plan
I will respond to email within one business day. Canvas is my preferred method of communication and those messages will probably be responded to the quickest.
Keys for Success (How to Succeed in the Course)
The primary reason why students may not succeed in this course is by falling behind and not having time to catch up. To do well in this course, devote a regular amount of time each week and stay on top of your assignments. Regular, sustained effort will pay off for you. Slow and steady wins the race!
Required Text or Materials
Title: Survey of the Field
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Edition: Access to the e-text and Connect is included in your course fees and will show up as a charge on your tuition statement.
For more information on textbook accessibility, contact Accessibility & Disability Services at ads@slcc.edu.
Additional Materials
Title: SLCC Workbook
Authors: First and Last name
Edition: Only available at SLCC bookstore
Brief Description of Assignments/Exams
Homework
Practice Assignments exist to help you prepare for your homework assignments. You have unlimited attempts at these assignments and are graded on accuracy.
Interim Exams
There are three module exams in the course. These exams are taken online and consist of a mixture of multiple-choice and workout problems. Exams are not timed.
Module exams are open book and open note. Students are expected to take the exams independently.
Each exam can be taken twice.
If an exam is taken twice, only the higher score will count.
Final Exam
The final exam is a set of multiple-choice questions taken at the end of the semester. The exam is comprehensive, meaning there are a few questions from each unit we covered.
Extra Credit Assignments
In each level, there is an assignment labeled Side Quest. For this assignment, take notes on the reading/videos/practice and upload for points. These are extra credit.
Optional Assignments
Big Ideas Quizzes are high-level quizzes covering the most important ideas from each level. These quizzes do not impact your grade and can be taken an unlimited number of times. Use these to help you prepare for the final exam, which will also focus on big picture concepts.
Topics Covered:
- Module 1 - Legal Theory
- Module 2 - Court System
- Module 3 - Criminal Law
- etc...
This course fulfills the above requirement for the General Education Program at Salt Lake Community College. It is designed not only to teach the information and skills required by the discipline, but also to develop vital workplace skills and to teach strategies and skills that can be used for life-long learning.
General Education courses teach basic skills as well as broaden a student’s knowledge of a wide range of subjects. Education is much more than the acquisition of facts; it is being able to use information in meaningful ways in order to enrich one’s life.
While the subject of each course is important and useful, we become truly educated through making connections of such varied information with the different methods of organizing human experience that are practiced by different disciplines. Therefore, this course, when combined with other General Education courses, will enable you to develop broader perspectives and deeper understandings of your community and the world, as well as challenge previously held assumptions about the world and its
Additional Policies
Late Work Policy
Late work is accepted in this class. I know that circumstances arise that prevent you from getting an assignment or exam completed by the due date. No need to ask for extensions!
Assignment Schedule
Populated from Canvas
Grading Scale
Grades are calculated as follows:
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Participate Assignments
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5%
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Practice Assignments
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8%
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Exam Practice
Assignments
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4%
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Perform Foundation
Assignments
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15%
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Mastery Assignments
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8%
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Interim Exams (3 @ 15%
each)
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45%
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Grades are assigned using the following scale:
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A
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93%-100%
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B-
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80%-82.9%
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D+
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67%-69.9%
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A-
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90%-92.9%
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C+
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77%-79.9%
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D
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63%-66.9%
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B+
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87%-89.9%
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C
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73%-76.9%
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D-
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60%-62.9%
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B
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83%-86.9%
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C-
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70%-72.9%
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E
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59.9% or less
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Academic Integrity
Presenting within one’s own work the ideas, representations, or words of another person without customary and proper acknowledgment of that person’s authorship is considered plagiarism. Plagiarism is academic misconduct.
Faculty, program directors, associate deans, deans, and the provost for Academic Affairs are authorized to impose any one or a combination of the following sanctions after finding a student responsible for acts of academic misconduct. The possible sanctions include, but are not limited to:
- verbal warning and reprimand;
- restriction of privileges, such as access to lab facilities, library facilities, or testing centers;
- failure of the exam, quiz, project or other assessment;
- failure for the course;
- withdrawal from the course; or
- withdrawal from the academic program
How to Navigate Canvas
Student Academic Calendar
As students you should be aware of all important dates in the semester, such as the day that courses begin and end, as well as the drop date and the last day to withdraw. To learn more about those dates, navigate to the Student Academic Calendar below:
SLCC Student Academic Calendar
Institutional Policies
As members of our academic community, we would like to invite you to review the Institutional Syllabus which covers important policies and procedures. This document contains important links for students on the code of student rights and responsibilities, academic integrity, and grading policies, Title IX and other important acknowledgements. By familiarizing yourself with this information, you can help us create a safe and respectful environment for everyone.
For more information, navigate to the Institutional Policies tab on the Institutional Syllabus page.
Learning Support and Tutoring
We are pleased to offer a range of tutoring and learning support services to help you achieve your academic goals. Whether you need assistance with a specific subject or want to improve your study skills, you have many options for tutoring or other support.
To learn more about the services we offer and how to access them, visit the Institutional Syllabus page under the Tutoring and Learning Support tab. We encourage you to take advantage of these resources to help you succeed in your studies. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a tutoring session, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We are here to support you in any way we can.
Advising and Counseling Support Services
At our institution, we are committed to supporting your academic and personal growth. That's why we offer a range of advising and counseling services to help you navigate the challenges of college life. To learn more about the resources available to you and how to access them, visit the Institutional Syllabus page under the Advising and Counseling Support Services tab. Our advising team and the support centers across campus are here to support you in achieving your goals and overcoming any obstacles you may face