Instructor Contact Information

Instructor: Name

Email: email@ou.edu 

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Course Description

Course Description: 

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At the end of the course, students will be able to:

1. Outcome One.
2. Outcome Two.
3. Outcome Three.

Required Textbook, Materials, and Software

Required Materials:

1. Author (Year). Title. City: Publisher.
2. Author (Year). Title. City: Publisher.
3. Film Title (Year).
   How it can be accessed (e.g., library, Netflix, iTunes, Amazon Prime, etc. Provide link.)

Computer/Software

In addition to the textbook materials, you will need reliable internet access and a working knowledge of Canvas. (Please see the CAS Student Online Orientation if you need assistance with Canvas.)

Updated versions of Adobe Flash and Reader are also recommended.

1. Adove Flash (http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer)
2. Adobe Reader: (http://get.adobe.com/reader/.

Assignments Overview

Course Assignments:

Required course work consists of:

• Assignment 1 (Insert list of course assignments here - a more thourough explanation of the assignments can be listed on another page in Canvas if you'd like - see sentence below).
• Assignment 2

See Page titled Course Assignments Overview for more specific details about course assignments.

Grading Policy

Points Breakdown

Final course grades are based on the following:

Grading Scale

A = 90% - 100% (900-1000 points)
B = 80% -89% (800-899 points)
C = 70% - 79% (700-799 points)
D = 60% -69% (600-699 points)
F = Below 60% (below 599 points)

Turn-around for Grades:

The turn-around time for grades is as follows. For short assignments such as discussions, 5-7 days. For medium-length assignments such as unit reflection assignments, 7-10 days.

Course and University Policies

Late Work:

Except in cases of documented serious illness or documented emergency no late work will be accepted. Technical difficulties do not qualify as an emergency unless the problem is severe, prolonged, and on the server end (the problem is Canvas). In such cases, the due date will be modified and a new due date specified. Expect technical difficulties on your own end and make arrangements for a secondary location from which to post and/or an alternative Internet Service Provider.

Posting Difficulties:

Files which do not post correctly to the assignments area or responses which do not correctly post on the discussion board will not be accepted for a grade. If your file does not post (you are timed out, for example), becomes corrupted, contains a virus, or if your response is blank/partial, you should re-post prior to the deadline so that you may receive a grade. Always check to see that your response or file has correctly posted before you exit Canvas. All files should be saved in doc, docx, ppt, or rtf. Be sure to post in advance so that you have enough time to correct for any posting difficulties.

Communications:

Communications will be accomplished primarily by e-mail; communication by telephone should only be done in emergencies. Expect the instructor to respond to emails and telephone messages within 24-48 hours (longer on weekends and holidays).

Incompletes:

The OU College of Arts and Sciences advises its faculty to be very strict about the conditions under which a student is allowed to take an incomplete in a regularly scheduled, letter-graded course. A grade of Incomplete (I) will be given only for a justifiable reason (due to unavoidable circumstances, not lack of planning on the student's part) and only if the student is passing the course. It is the responsibility of the student to request a grade of "I" and to meet with the instructor as early as possible to determine requirements for completing the course. Any incomplete granted must be removed by the deadline specified by the instructor. The time limit set for removal of an incomplete will take into account the circumstances of the situation but may not exceed one calendar year.

Email Account and Canvas:

Students are expected to check their OU email accounts and the course site on Canvas daily for updates from the instructor.

Special Accommodations:

Any student in this course who has a disability that may prevent full demonstration of the student's ability should contact the instructor directly as soon as possible to discuss accommodations necessary to ensure full participation and to facilitate educational opportunities.

Please advise the instructor of such a disability immediately. The instructor will work with you and the Disability Resource Center (link opens in new window) to provide reasonable accommodations.

Religious Holidays:

It is the policy of the University to excuse absences of students that result from religious observances and to provide without penalty for the rescheduling of examinations and additional required class work that may fall on religious holidays.

Since online courses allow students to complete course work around their unique schedules, and because you are given assignments well in advance of their due dates, most religious holidays should not conflict with the class schedule for this course. However, if you do have plans to observe a religious holiday, please notify your instructor as soon as possible in order to make appropriate arrangements for class work or rescheduling of assignments.

Harassment and Academic Integrity:

To protect its faculty and students, the College subscribes to the University's codes, policies, and procedures involving academic misconduct, grievances, sexual and ethnic harassment, and discrimination based on physical disability. You should acquaint yourself with both your responsibilities and your protections.

A particularly important responsibility has to do with students' academic integrity--this is covered thoroughly in the online orientation required by the College of Arts and Sciences. Absolutely no incidences of academic misconduct will be tolerated in this course. See the Academic Integrity website (link opens in new window) for more information.

University Resources

Below is a list of resources OU provides to you to help you succeed in your studies. If you are not familiar with any of these services, make sure to click each link below so will have a knowledge of what is available to you. 

Library: OU Libraries

Writing Center: OU Writing Center

Technical Assistance: OU IT Service Desk