Syllabus Example

Course Syllabus A.

Course Number-Section Number, and Course Title:

GS111– College Success Skills-Credits 3 Contact hours – 3 per week

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Program Name:

Liberal Arts and Science General Studies Instructor: Robin Bobowicz

Instructor Name: C.

Contacting the Instructor –

(Please put GS111 with section in subject line when sending instructor an e-mail.)

Campus and Office Number: South Campus – Room 4106b Instructor Phone: 716.270.5620

Department Secretary Phone: 716.851.1661 e-Mail: bobowicz@ecc.edu Office Hours: T – 2:30-3:30, W 9:00 – 11 & 2:30 – 3:30, Th 2:30 -3:30 D.

Course Description:

This course provides an opportunity for students to learn and adopt methods and strategies to promote personal growth and success in college and in life. Topics include: learning styles, problem-solving and creativity, cultural diversity, bibliographic instruction, time/task management, methods of inquiry and critical thinking, academic policies and procedures.

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Text / Course Materials:

Online Educational Resource No cost to student

Enter Title, edition, and publisher, year, and ISBN number.

Affordable Instructional Material (AIM) or Open Educational Resource (OER) Option (if available): F.

Library Resources:

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Course Outcomes: • • •

Demonstrate an ability to research a topic and provide supportive details Demonstrate basic literacy in educational technologies Articulate ideas about diversity and the role diversity plays in our current culture 1

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Conduct independent career research Describe what the campus has to offer academically, socially, culturally and recreationally Locate and utilize resources that can assist with problems related to health,finances, academics, course changes, and social issues including support services such as the Career Resource Center, Math & English Tutoring Lab, Counseling Center, Library Media Center and Financial Aid Recognize and justify commitment, motivation, responsibilities, and limitations in relationship to college, self, employer, friends, and family while recognizing multicultural diversity and stereotypes Design short-term and long-term goals based on attitude, interest and resources Create realistic time/task management schedules and use them effectively in fulfilling short-term and long-term goals Recognize the existence of student anxiety especially in test taking and discuss strategies to alleviate it.

Describe and use specific methods of inquiry/critical thinking related to study.

Apply problem-solving and creativity techniques to everyday decisionmaking and to the study of application problems.

Respond to objective test questions using specific strategies and develop a logical and organized method of responding to essay questions.

Apply techniques of listening, concentration and communicating in the classroom.

SUNY Erie Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILOs):

SUNY Erie Learning Outcomes Erie Community College's mission includes providing a general education to all students, in addition to a specific education aimed at an individual field of study or career. SUNY Erie's Learning Outcomes (LOs) are the college's commitment to the goals of general education.

General Education at Erie Community College is based on a series of Learning Outcomes developed on a tiered system to address the needs of non-matriculated students/ students in certificate programs, students in Associate's degree programs, and students on a transfer path.

The tiers are broken down as follows: Level 1: Communication, Critical Analysis and Reasoning, and Information Literacy For (1) those students who come to SUNY Erie to complete a few courses and then continue their education elsewhere or (2) those enrolled in certificate programs. At this level students should be able to demonstrate the three outcomes: Communication, Critical Analysis and Reasoning, and Information Literacy at an introductory stage of understanding.

Level 2: Middle States requirements (Erie Community College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.)

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For those students who will complete their degree at SUNY Erie and plan on terminating their education at this level. Each student is to demonstrate all six outcomes with more in-depth knowledge and understanding.

The six learning outcomes will include: 1.

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Communication Critical Analysis and Reasoning Information Literacy Scientific Reasoning Quantitative Reasoning Technological Competence Level 3: SUNY General Education Requirements For those students who wish to continue their education by transferring to a 4 year institution.

SUNY Erie will guarantee a student that he/she will be able to complete 7 of 10 SUNY knowledge areas.

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Testing / Means of Evaluation:

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Grade:

A AB+ B BC+ C CD+ D DF

Grading Determination: Letter grades (A-F) will be submitted at mid-term and for the final grade report. Letter grades will be assigned as follows.

A=90-100; B=80-89; C=70-79; D=60-69; F= less than 60 Evaluation of Student Learning – Method

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Percentage

Attendance

25

Homework

25

Tests/quizzes

25

Career Research project

25

Quantity or Delivery Notes

Attendance Requirements:

1. Attendance will be taken each class to comply with college regulations and state and federal funding requirements. The student is expected to participate in class regularly. More than 3 absences may result in 3

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failure unless supported by official documentation (for example, jury duty, illness or death in family).

2. Student should contact the instructor by e-mail to indicate an absence.

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Classroom Expectations:

Cheating and Plagiarism: According to the policy as stated in the ECC Catalog/Handbook, a final grade of F will be issued for cheating or plagiarism. No other grade will be given.

Class Participation: Class participation means: Contributing to cooperative learning groups and whole-class discussions (seated and online sections).

Refraining from inappropriate discussions and use of cell phone (seated sections).

M. Students with Disabilities: SUNY Erie Community College recognizes the right of qualified individuals with disabilities to access an education through appropriate accommodations. Some examples of disabilities are physical limitations, chronic medical conditions, mental health disorders (ie anxiety, depression, panic attacks, PTSD, etc), learning disorders, Attention Deficit Disorder, head injuries, Substance Abuse Recovery, etc. The Student Access Center Counselors encourage you to contact them if you feel like your ability to participate in class will be effected. The counselor will provide you with information which you will share with your instructor and which will allow appropriate academic accommodations to be made for you.

The student is required to provide the appropriate forms from the Student Access Center to the instructor.

City Campus Student Access Center: Room 266 851-1189 Susan McLaughlin 121 Ellicott St. North Campus Student Access Center: Room 213 851-1495 Aaron Garmon Spring Center South Campus

Counseling Center: Building 3

Room 3120

851-1933

N. Topical Outline:

Orientation – course syllabus, college handbook and catalog, college majors, map of college, college departments and places to go for assistance.

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Adjusting to the culture of college Developing your personal and academic motivation Using self-management tools to stay in college Improving interpersonal communication and conflict management Expanding your aptitude for critical thinking, emotional intelligence and information literacy skills 6. Time management 7. Multiple intelligences, learning styles and personality types 8. Improving reading and comprehension skills 9. Cultivating listening skills and note-taking skills 10. Empowering your memory, studying effectively, and taking tests with confidence 11. Money management 12. Improving research, writing and speaking skills 13. Celebrating people, cultures and diversity 4

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14. Wellness, personal responsibility, drug addiction and suicide prevention 15. Professional career search The schedule and procedures in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances.

Examinations Students are expected to be present for examinations, evaluations and presentations (including fellow student discussion forums). There will be no make-up tests or examinations unless the instructor has been provided with prior notification involving extenuating circumstances.

Student Responsibilities The student is responsible for completing all reading assignments assigned by the instructor. The student is responsible for all announcements and materials presented, etc. that were missed during an absence.

Completed assignments are due back at the next scheduled class session. A zero will be recorded for all missing assignments.

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Disability If you have any condition, such as a physical or mental disability, which will make it difficult for you to carry out the work as outlined or which will require extra time on examinations, please notify me within the first two weeks of the course so that appropriate arrangements may be made.

Withdrawal If you decide that you do not want to remain in this course any longer, you must complete an official withdrawal form.

If you simply stop attending, you will receive a grade of “F” on your permanent record.

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Starfish® Integrated Course:

SUNY Erie Community College has partnered with Starfish® Retention Solutions as a continual effort to enable student success, both in the classroom and in meeting overall educational goals. The Starfish® system may be used to provide feedback on course progress. Throughout the semester, emails may be sent via Starfish® regarding grades, performance in the classroom, and access to supplemental services, such as library resources and skills labs. This information will be shared with student support professionals on campus who will reach out to help ensure your success at SUNY Erie. Starfish® is also a way to receive kudos, designed to encourage progress. Please be sure to read your SUNY Erie email on a timely basis, so you are aware of your progress in this course.

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Academic Integrity:

SUNY Erie Community College assumes that students will behave with integrity. Academic dishonesty, as defined in the Student Code of Conduct, will be actionable by the department and faculty, working within the procedures defined by the college. Academic dishonesty accusations must be documented and investigated. Students have the right to dispute accusations of academic dishonesty through the student academic grievance policy.

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Syllabus Prepared By: Last Updated Date:

Robin Bobowicz 8/28/2018

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