Course Information

Course Description:

Your course description goes here.

Course Objectives:

Your course objectives go here.

Prerequisites and Corequisites:

The prerequisites and/or corequisites of your course go here.

Course Topics:

A list of course topics goes here.

Specific Course Requirements:

Are there any specific requirements for your course?

Textbooks, Supplementary Materials, Hardware and Software Requirements

Required Materials:

Please visit the RODP Virtual Bookstore for information concerning required textbooks for this course. The web address is http://rodp.bkstr.com/.

Supplementary Materials:

Please visit the RODP Virtual Bookstore for information concerning supplementary information for this course. The web address is http://rodp.bkstr.com/.

Hardware Requirements:

Please visit the RODP Website for a listing of hardware requirements.

Software Requirements:

Please visit the RODP Website for a listing of software requirements.

Instructor Information

Please see the separate page inside the course to find instructor contact information as well as a statement of virtual office hours and other communication information.

Assessments and Grading

Testing Procedures:

Describe course testing procedures here.

Grading Procedures:

Describe grading procedures here.

Grading Scale:

The grading scale for this course is as follows:

Assignments and Participation

Assignments and Projects:

Assignments/Projects for this course are as follows:

Class Participation:

You are expected to participate in all interactive aspects of the course. For example, you must communicate with other students via emails and discussion board exchanges. You are expected to communicate with your instructor on a regular basis and check the course frequently for announcements. You must actively participate in threaded discussion events. Students are expected to work at a pace conducive to collaborative learning - that is, don't work to far ahead or too far behind the group. The class is designed to support student interaction. You will be responsible for meeting all deadlines.

Punctuality:

You are encouraged to work at your own pace, However, deadlines are placed on threaded discussions, quizzes and tests. You should become familiar with the Class Calendar to determine when materials are due and adjust your study schedule accordingly. Once a deadline has passed you will be "locked out" of the material.

Course Ground Rules

Assignments will be presented as noted in the course Calendar. You will have until the due date on the calendar to complete each assignment. You are expected to communicate with other students in threaded discussions, learn how to navigate in D2L, and stay aware of course announcements. You should use your assigned D2L email addresses for all communication. You should address any technical problems immediately. You should observe course etiquette at all times. Plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited. For further clarification see the RODP Statement of Academic Honesty.

Guidelines for Communication

Email:

• Always include a subject line.
• Remember that without facial expressions some comments may be taken the wrong way. Be careful in wording your emails. Use of emoticons might be helpful in some cases.
• Use standard fonts.
• Do not send large attachments without permission.
• Special formatting such as centering, audio messages, tables, html, etc. should be avoided unless necessary to complete an assignment or other communication.
• Respect the privacy of other class members.

Discussion Groups:

• Review the discussion threads thoroughly before entering the discussion. Be a lurker, and then a discussant.
• Try to maintain threads by using the "Reply" button rather than starting a new topic.
• Do not make insulting or inflammatory statements to other members of the discussion group. Be respectful of other's ideas.
• Be patient and read the comments of other group members thoroughly before entering your remarks.
• Be cooperative with group leaders in completing assigned tasks.
• Be positive and constructive in group discussions.
• Respond in a thoughtful and timely manner.

Chat:

Chat rooms may be available in some courses for student communication but will not be a required part of the course. If you utilize the chat tool, please keep the following in mind:

• Introduce yourself to the other learners in the chat room.
• Be polite. Choose your words carefully. Do not use derogatory statements.
• Be constructive in your comments and suggestions.

Web Resources:

Web links will be posted and updated throughout the class. An email or announcement will be made when a new link is available to students. Please review the Disclaimer of Offsite Content within D2L for more information.

Library

The Tennessee Virtual Library is available to all students enrolled in the Regents Online Degree Program. Links to library materials (such as electronic journals, databases, interlibrary loans, digital reserves, dictionaries, encyclopedias, maps, and librarian support) and Internet resources needed by learners to complete online assignments and as background reading must be included in all courses.

Students with Disabilities

Qualified students with disabilities will be provided reasonable and necessary academic accommodations if determined eligible by the appropriate disability services staff at their home institution. Prior to granting disability accommodations in this course, the instructor must receive written verification of a student's eligibility for specific accommodations from the disability services staff at the home institution. It is the student's responsibility to initiate contact with their home institution's disability services staff and to follow the established procedures for having the accommodation notice sent to the instructor.

Syllabus Changes

The instructor reserves the right to make changes as necessary to this syllabus. If changes are necessitated during the term of the course, the instructor will immediately notify students of such changes both by individual email communication and posting both notification and nature of change(s) on the course bulletin board.

Student Support

Student Services:

For questions regarding registration or course enrollment, please contact your RODP Campus Contact.

For questions and issues related to the Regents Online Campus Collaborative or the Tennessee Board of Regents, please contact the RODP Helpdesk at 1-888-223-0023.

Technical Support:

For assistance with the Desire2Learn system or other technical issues, please contact the Student Technical Support Helpdesk at 1-866-550-7637. The staff there are available 24/7 to assist you.