Required Software

You will need the following software for this course. [If linking to PDF or Word documents, QuickTime or Flash videos, put in a link to the helper applications in your Syllabus or Getting Started section of your course materials. Delete any software links that you will not use.]

• Adobe Reader (Links to an external site.)

• QuickTime Player (Links to an external site.)

• Flash Player (Links to an external site.)

• Open Office (Links to an external site.)

• Update your browser (Links to an external site.)

Download Microsoft Application for Free

FREE Microsoft Office Download

Students enrolled in a computer class at CCSF may have access to 5 free download copies of Microsoft Office 2016 for home use. To find out if you are eligible follow these steps:

1. Visit the Free Microsoft Application verification here.

2. Enter your ccsf.gmail email address (this is found through the ccsf.edu/web4 page).

3. If you are eligible, you will receive an email message from Microsoft Office 365 through your ccsf emal account.

4. Open your ccsf.gmail. There will be an email to direct you to Microsoft Office 365 email portal.

5. You will need to create a new email account which will allow you to download Office 2016.

6. If you are not eligible, contact ccsf help desk at (844) 693-HELP (4357) [Or on Campus dial 611; Off Campus (415) 239-3711.

Important Dates

• Find the following dates in the Instructional Calendar (Links to an external site.)

• Important information about Add, Drop or Withdrawal(Links to an external site.)

Dropping the Class

If you decide to discontinue this course, it is your responsibility to officially drop it to avoid getting no refund (after 10% of course length), a W symbol (after 20%), or a grade (after 60%). Also, for several consecutive, unexplained absences, the instructor may drop a student.

Pass‐NoPass (P/NP)

This is a graded class. You cannot take this class P/NP.

You may take this class P/NP. You must decide before the deadline, and add the option online with web4 (Links to an external site.) or file the P/NP form with Admissions and Records. With a grade of C or better, you will get P.

You must file for the P/NP option by deadline date. Once you decide to go for P/NP, you cannot change back to a letter grade. If you are taking this course as part of a certificate program, you can probably still take the class P/NP. Check with a counselor to be sure.

Attendance

Students who fail to attend the mandatory orientation (date, time, and location will be announced) or do not log-in to an online class after the second week will be dropped from the class. It is strongly advised that if you need to miss more than one class/homework deadline in a row that you contact me to avoid being dropped from the class.

Late Policy

All assignments are due at by 11:59pm on the due date. Unless previously approved, no late assignments are accepted.

[Please avoid midnight due dates due to possible extra load on the server at that time and less support options for students.]

Methods of Evaluation

Students will be evaluated on the homework, projects, exams, and term papers as well as group discussions and forums.

Exams

There will be online midterm and final exams. The material comes from the textbook, class lectures and supplemental materials. If any exam is missed, a zero will be recorded as the score. It is your responsibility to take the online exams by the due date.

Grading Policy

Visit the “Grades” in Canvas to keep track of your grades. I grade once a week and post grades and comments on the online Canvas gradebook.

Grades will be assigned as follows:

• A 90%

• B 80%

• C 70%

• D 60%

• F or FW <60%

SEE NOTES BELOW

• If taking Pass/No Pass you need at least 70% of the total class points and complete the midterm exam and the final exam to pass the class.

• An “F” grade indicates that a student attended, participated and completed the course but failed to master the course curriculum.

• An “FW” grade indicates the student stopped attending a course after the “last day to withdraw” deadline and subsequently did not submit any work or participate in any exams. Please check with your counselor and financial aid advisor for possible implications of the FW grade on residency and financial aid status.

Standards of Conduct

Students who register in CCSF classes are required to abide by the CCSF Student Code of Conduct (Links to an external site.) Violation of the code is basis for referral to the Student Conduct Coordinator or dismissal from class or from the College. See the Office of Student Affairs and Wellness (Links to an external site.)

Collaborating on or copying of tests or homework in whole or in part will be considered an act of academic dishonesty and result in a grade of 0 for that test or assignment. I encourage students to share information and ideas, but not their work. See these links on Plagiarism:

• Encourage Academic Integrity and Prevent Plagiarism (Links to an external site.)

• Citing Information Sources (Links to an external site.)

Special Needs

If you need classroom or testing accommodations because of a disability, or have emergency medical information to share with me, or need special arrangements in case the building needs to be evacuated, please make an appointment with me as soon as possible. My office hours are M-R (8:30-10:00, Cloud 109). Students seeking disability related accommodations are encouraged to also register with Disabled Students Programs and Services located in Room 323 of the Rosenberg Library (415) 452-5481. Please see the DSPS website (Links to an external site.) for more information and alternate locations.