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A student must have completed all exams and assignments to date, be passing, and have circumstances that prevent course completion that occur after the deadline to withdraw with a grade of “W”. All work to complete the course must be completed before the end of the following semester for the granting of an appropriate grade. Failure to do so will result in a failing grade for the course. The instructor must be notified before the end of the semester if the students need an incomplete and all work must be made up as soon as possible.
Incomplete are not recommended as students will miss the extra credit for finishing on time and many incomplete are never completed. Also see departmental policies below. CAD MIMIC PROGRESS A student who is not meeting course objectives may be withdrawn from the ours at the discretion of the instructor. It is the student’s responsibility to consult with instructors and seek support services when course objectives cannot be met. The student may appeal instructor-initiated withdrawals within 10 days.
RULE OF THREE _ Per state law, effective spring 2006 any student taking a class for the third time or more may be charged an additional $60 per credit hour unless exempted. Visit the “Rule of Three” web site for additional information http:// www. Acoustics. Du/admits/roulette/ Rule of 6 – NEW Per state law, students enrolling for the first time in fall 2007 or later at any Texas college or university may not withdraw (receive a W) from more than six courses during their undergraduate college career. Some exceptions for good cause could allow a student to withdraw from a course without having it count toward this limit.
Students are encouraged to carefully select courses. CALCULATORS The use of a calculator is strongly encouraged. Use them during exams and when completing homework. Any basic hand-held calculator will do – just be sure you know how to use it. A square root function is most helpful. COMMENTS FOR SUCCESS You are responsible for all assigned readings and assignments. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with the Instructor for assistance whenever needed. Refer to my office hours listed above. If these are not convenient for you, I will be happy to schedule appointments at other times.
Many resources are available to help you succeed in this course – you need only ask for help. The material starts at a very easy level but quickly gets harder. Remember as the semester progresses, things inevitably come up so keeping on pace will make your life much easier. This is a demanding course and everyone must work hard to succeed. Students can significantly improve their chances of success by using the allowing tips: Do not panic! Although this is a demanding course, it is a procedural process to learn the material and if you put in the effort you will do fine.
There is nobody in this class that is unable to learn and fulfill your grade expectations! Use the textbook web site comes With the course Read all the text chapters carefully: Do anything you can to improve your reading skills. You will spend much of your college and professional career reading and anything you can do to improve your ability is time well spent. If you are not reading straight down the page than you are not reading fast enough! After you read the material, take a breath and think how the material might apply to your world!
If something does not make sense make a note and ask a fellow student or your instructor to help you understand the concept. Complete all assignments. Ask questions, you are probably not the only one who has that question. If you miss something, be able to explain to yourself or someone else why you missed the answer. Again relate the information to your life. Use the student CD that comes with the book. Ignoring it is to lose a great tool for the course. The most important thing to remember about answering questions is to READ he Questions Carefully.
Make sure you understand what the question is asking. Eliminate extraneous data you might be given! Check on the Blackboard site regularly Get in a study group if possible. Work together and prepare for exams together. Take advantage of the free help available at AC and contact the instructor if you have any problems Free tutoring is available at all the major campuses The web sight for all our campus tutoring is: http://www. Acoustics. Du/tutor/H ELF f you are having any problems contact your instructor right away. Don’t sit and spin your wheels.
If it is slowing you down I take it seriously. If for some reason you don’t hear from me contact me again or contact my assistant. I need to get you back on track Policies for Incomplete, Attendance, and Withdrawal are as follows: Incomplete Policy: An incomplete (I) will be granted to a student in rare circumstances. Generally, to receive a grade of l, a student must have completed all examinations and assignments to date, be passing, and have personal circumstances that prevent course completion that occur after the deadline to withdraw with a grade of W.
Withdrawal Policy: It is the student’s responsibility to withdraw from a course. Instructors are allowed to withdraw students for non-attendance and lack of academic progress but students must not rely on their instructor to withdraw them if they wish to withdraw. Austin Community College policies for Academic Freedom, Scholastic Dishonesty, Student Discipline, and Students with Disabilities are as follows: Academic Freedom Statement: Each student is strongly encouraged to participate.
In any classroom situation that includes discussion and critical thinking, there are bound to be many differing viewpoints. These differences enhance the learning experience and create an atmosphere where students ND instructors alike will be encouraged to think and learn. On sensitive and volatile topics, students may sometimes disagree not only with each other but also with the instructor. It is expected that faculty and students will respect the views of others when expressed in classroom discussions.
Scholastic Dishonesty Statement: Acts prohibited by the College for which discipline may be administered include scholastic dishonesty, including but not limited to cheating on an exam or quiz, popularizing and unauthorized collaboration with another in preparing outside work. Academic work vomited by students shall be the result of their thought, research or self- expression. Academic work is defined as, but not limited to tests, quizzes, whether taken electronically or on paper; projects, either individual or group; classroom presentations, and homework” (Student Handbook).
Penalties for scholastic dishonesty will depend upon the nature of the violation and may range from lowering a grade on one assignment to an in the course and/or expulsion from this institution. Student Discipline Statement: Classroom behavior should support and enhance learning. Behavior that disrupts the learning process will be dealt tit appropriately, which may include having the student leave class for the rest of that day. In serious cases, disruptive behavior may lead to a student being withdrawn from the class.
Sac’s policy on student discipline can be found in the Student Handbook. Students with Disabilities Statement: Each AC campus offers support services for students with documented physical or psychological disabilities. Students with disabilities must request reasonable accommodations through the Office for Students with Disabilities on the campus where they expect to take the majority of their classes. Students are encouraged to do this three weeks before the start of the semester”.