Syllabus for CTS 2106 - Reference # 151301

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COURSE INFORMATION

Dates: Jan. 5 - May. 3, 2011 (See the Course Schedule below)

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Participation:

In this course, you are required to come to an to take your final exam (see the Course Schedule below). All other participation can be completed online. However, as in any course, you are encouraged to visit your instructor and use other campus resources as needed.

Students are not required to purchase any software for this course. See the course web page entitled Linux Software - Options for Access and Use to learn more.

Quizzes & Exams:

Your quizzes will be accessible from the under the labeled "Lessons" and be available for only a limited period of time as shown on the schedule below. The final exam will be given in the which you indicate as your preference in your required email message (see above). You must take a photo ID (preferably a license) to the Assessment Center to take a test.

Make-up Work:

One quiz or project can be made up without loss of points if you schedule and complete the make-up no later than 7 days after the original. However all missed items should be made-up regardless of point deductions. The make-up item might be more difficult than the original. The final exam cannot be made-up without receiving an Incomplete (I) grade.

Grading:

Remember: All projects must be completed prior to the final exam for you to pass this course.

One bonus point will be awarded for each discussion posting that you complete on time. These will be added to your overall test score total. These bonus points can help to bolster weak exam scores.

COURSE SCHEDULE

Review the schedule in advance to determine any conflicts that may arise regarding holidays or travel plans. With the exception of listed windows of opportunity to take online quizzes or protored exams, all other dates listed below should be interpreted as final deadlines for activities that you will be performing in the class. You are welcome to submit work early. Try to stay ahead of the schedule; don't just keep up with it. Contact me immediately if you cannot meet a deadline.

Reading involving either the textbook or online supplemental pages should be completed before attempting any project or assessment. Exercises and review questions within the textbook are useful, but will not be submitted for grading in this class.

This schedule and any changes to it will be posted on the course web site. You also are advised to review the web pages regarding academic schedules on the .