PHI 1010: Introduction to Philosophy

Syllabus: Fall 2020

COURSE NUMBER: PHI 1010 _2026SEMESTER CODE (0580): SEMESTER AND YEAR (FALL 2020)

COURSE DATES: AUGUST 17 – DECEMBER 6, 2020

SYLLABUS ADDENDUM: WWW.SPCOLLEGE.EDU/ADDENDUM

INSTRUCTORNAME: VICKI RIGOLO STECHER, M.A. EMAIL: USE E MAIL IN MY COURSES TO “MY INSTRUCTOR”.PHONE: CONTACT THE OFFICE OF THE ACADEMIC CHAIR, DR. KEVIN STANLEY AT 727-7125717 TO LEAVE A MESSAGE FOR MEOFFICE HOURS: ZOOM CONFERENCES CAN BE ARRANGED TUESDAYS/THURSDAYS BETWEEN 9 A.M. AND 10 AM. AND THURSDAY EVENINGS BETWEEN 7 AND 8 P.M. AND ALWAYS BY E MAIL. INSTRUCTOR WEB PAGE: HTTP://WEB.SPCOLLEGE.EDU/INSTRUCTOR EDIT EDIT

ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT (contact only if communication with your instructor fails)

Dean: Dr. Barbara Hubbard

Office Location: Clearwater Campus - CR 154C

Office Phone Number: (727) 394-6011

Email: hubbard.barbara@spcollege.edu

Academic Dept. Chair: Dr. Kevin Stanley

Office Location: Tarpon Springs Campus - LY 239

Office Phone Number: (727) 712-5717

Email: Stanley.kevin@spcollege.edu

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COURSE INFORMATIONCourse Description

An introductory survey of the major topics and fields in the history of philosophy that examines ideas and concepts of significant thinkers from classical to contemporary philosophy through the examination and evaluation of arguments, issues, and ideas central to philosophy by utilizing discussion and debate concerning alternative approaches to a variety of philosophical problems. Topics may include the nature of knowledge, reality, truth, virtue, justice, and other areas of philosophical inquiry. This course satisfies SPC Humanities General Education Core, and FL state transfer requirements. Credit is not given for both PHI 1010H and PHI 1010 as these courses are equivalent. See: http://www.curricunet.com/stpetersburg/reports/course_outline_pdf.cfm?courses_id=8016

Course Goals & Objectives

1. The student will be able to describe the history of philosophy by examining the ideas and concepts of the significant thinkers and the development of philosophy from classical to contemporary thought by:

a. identifying the vocabulary, philosophers, and the ideas and concepts in the history of philosophy.

b. explaining the central concepts and resulting world-views in the history of philosophy, such as the nature of knowledge, reality, truth, virtue, justice, and other areas of philosophical inquiry.

2. The student will apply a critical method of doing philosophy through first examining and then evaluating the arguments, issues, and ideas central to philosophy by:

a. critically examining arguments, issues, and ideas central to philosophy.

b. evaluating philosophical arguments for their strengths and weaknesses using logical reasoning and other appeals to reason and/or human experience.

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3. The student will examine the major topics in the fields of philosophy to discuss and debate alternative approaches to a variety of philosophical problems using both traditional and alternative world-views by:

a. identifying the major topics in the fields of philosophy.

b. debating the major topics in the fields of philosophy such as the nature of knowledge, reality, truth, morality, justice, art, self-identity, and other major areas of philosophical inquiry.

4. The student distinguish the classical contributions to philosophical literature using primary and secondary sources by:

a. identifying specific contributions to each of the major philosophical traditions.

b. analyzing representative selections from traditionally accepted philosophical classics.

c. examining philosophical ideas through discussion, expository writing, and/or written research.

Prerequisites

N/A

Availability of Course Content

All modules in this course are available to you at the start of class. You may work ahead of deadlines, if you prefer.

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK & OTHER RESOURCE INFORMATIONYou can get either the 4th or 5th Edition of The Philosopher's Way by John Chaffee.

Students have the option of RENTING a textbook or BUYING the e-text version (which is online access only), or getting a copy from any vendor. The Revel E Text version is NOT required. So if you have a hard copy from any source (either 4th or 5th Edition), do not worry about it. But if you do have an E Text Access Code, then go to this link to get started: https://console.pearson.com/enrollment/jteig0

Option 1: Hardcopy text RENTAL from the SPC Bookstore (you have to order online due to CV-19 crisis). It may take a few days to get mailed to you. This is the 5th edition.

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PHILOSOPHER'S WAY     BY CHAFFEE

 

EDITION:   5TH 16 PUBLISHER:   RENT PEARS ISBN:   9780135571095  FOR RENTAL

from  $63.99

Option 2: This textbook is also available as an online e-text form the SPC Bookstore (you can also go directly to Pearson.com to get this E Text).  This is the 5th edition.

PHILOSOPHER'S WAY-REVEL ACCESS CARD   BY CHAFFEE

EDITION:   5TH 16 PUBLISHER:   PEARSON ISBN:   9780133882100 FOR E TEXT

from  $80.00If you do buy a REVEL access card with access code: This is optional. So do not worry if you bought a used copy from somewhere or if you rented a copy.  But if you do activate this

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feature, REVEL has the entire book electronically that can be accessed by any computer and most smart phones. It also contains practice quizzes; closer looks with 360 panoramic views of art; short videos; and other learning tools. Below is the url where you can enter your access code in the REVEL E TEXT MODULE. All you have to do is simply go to this website and enter your information. Then you can enjoy these extra features and do your reading anywhere and anytime you have your smart phone (and of course on any device where you have internet access). 

Please use the url below to access the online E Textbook no matter where you buy the E Text:

https://console.pearson.com/enrollment/jteig0

Below is a video explaining student registration for REVEL E Text if you have only an Access Card:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pavN9npktBI

Option 3: Form any source.  ISBN 978-0-205-25469-9 or 0-205-25469-1 The Philosopher's Way by John Chaffee, 4th Edition is shown below. You can get either the 4th or 5th EDITION.  There is a link below if you want to try to get a used book from any online vendor.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00ES2AI3A/ref=tmm_pap_used_olp_0?ie=UTF8&condition=used

View the Textbooks site.

View the SPC Libraries and Services site.

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SPECIAL CV-19 NOTICE

SYLLABUS ADDENDUM: FALL 2020ATTENDANCE/ACTIVE PARTICIPATION/WITHDRAWAL POLICIES

STUDENTS CLASSIFIED AS “NO SHOW” FOR BOTH OF THE FIRST TWO WEEKS WILL BE “ADMINISTRATIVELY” WITHDRAWN FROM ANY CLASS WHICH THEY ARE NOT ATTENDING. IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO KNOW THE ATTENDANCE POLICY OF THE CLASS IN WHICH THEY ARE ENROLLED.

THE STUDENT’S FINANCIAL AID WILL BE ADJUSTED BASED ON THEIR UPDATED ENROLLMENT STATUS.

Depending on the modality of the course, attendance may be online , Live Online, Blended, or on-campus.

For Live Online classes attendance will be taken online during the normal class meeting time/days.

Students who are feeling ill for any reason should communicate with their instructor regarding attending online instead of on-campus, and/or the possibility of excused absences. Students are also responsible to discuss completing any missed work with the instructor.

Students who are not actively participating in class as defined in an instructor's syllabus will be reported to the Administration during the week following the last date to withdraw with a “W” (as posted in the academic calendar on the college’s web site).

Students will be able to withdraw themselves at any time during the term. However, requests submitted after the last date to withdraw with a “W” (see academic calendar) will result in a “WF.” Students and instructors will automatically receive an email notification through their SPC email address whenever a withdrawal occurs.

Withdrawing after the “Last Date to Withdraw with a Grade of ‘W’” can have serious consequences. If the student withdraws from a class after the deadline posted in the academic calendar, the student will receive a final grade of ‘WF,' which has the same impact on the student's GPA as a final grade of “F.” A “WF” grade also could impact the student's financial aid, requiring repayment of financial assistance. Students should consult with an academic advisor or financial assistance counselor prior to withdrawing from a class.

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CDC guidelines.

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You may return to campus according to the guidelines provided below:ACCORDING TO THE CDC, THE MOST COMMON SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19 INCLUDE FEVER OR CHILLS, COUGHING, SHORTNESS OF BREATH OR DIFFICULTY BREATHING, FATIGUE, MUSCLE OR BODY ACHES, HEADACHE, NEW LOSS OF TASTE OR SMELL, SORE THROAT, CONGESTION OR RUNNY NOSE, NAUSEA OR VOMITING, AND DIARRHEA. SYMPTOMS MAY APPEAR WITHIN TWO DAYS OF EXPOSURE AND VARY IN SEVERITY FROM PERSON TO PERSON. WE ENCOURAGE ALL STUDENTS, STAFF AND FACULTY TO COMPLETE

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THE DAILY SYMPTOM CHECKER BEFORE ATTENDING CLASS OR WORK EACH DAY, AND STAY AT HOME, AND FOLLOW REPORTING GUIDELINES. STUDENTS WHO ARE EXPOSED TO A PERSON WITH COVID-19 SHOULD STAY HOME AND NOTIFY ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE. IN GENERAL, CLOSE CONTACT INVOLVES LIVING IN THE SAME HOUSEHOLD AS A SICK PERSON, CARING FOR A SICK PERSON OR BEING WITHIN 6 FEET OF A SICK PERSON FOR A PERIOD OF 15 MINUTES OR MORE. STUDENTS IN CLOSE CONTACT WITH THOSE EXPOSED ARE RECOMMENDED TO SELF-QUARANTINE, WHICH IS UP TO 14 DAYS.

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WHOM DO I NOTIFY?

YOU TESTED COVID-19 POSITIVE YOU HAVE BEEN TESTED AND ARE INFORMED YOU TEST POSITIVE.

NO. YOU WILL NEED TO SELF-QUARANTINE FOR 14 DAYS AND FOLLOW CDC GUIDELINES.

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IF YOU HAVE ALREADY TESTED POSITIVE, YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE TESTED AGAIN.

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SPC WILL INITIATE A CLEANING PROTOCOL THAT MAY RESULT IN SPECIFIC LOCATIONS SANITIZED FOR 48-72 HOURS.

CONTACT YOUR FACULTY INSTRUCTOR FOR REMOTE LEARNING OPTIONS OR MAKE UP WORK.

A HOUSEHOLD MEMBER TESTS POSITIVESOMEONE YOU LIVE WITH, A ROOMMATE, SIGNIFICANT OTHER.

NO. YOU WILL NEED TO SELF-QUARANTINE FOR 14 DAYS AND FOLLOW CDC GUIDELINES.

AFTER THE 14 DAYS, USE THE SYMPTOM CHECKER DAILY TO DETERMINE IF YOU SHOULD RETURN TO

IT IS RECOMMENDED YOU BE TESTED.

EVEN IF YOU ELECT TO GET TESTED YOURSELF AND TEST NEGATIVE, PLEASE SELF – QUARANTINE FOR THE FULL 14 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THE POSITIVE TEST OF YOUR

CONTACT YOUR FACULTY MEMBER AT SPC. FACULTY WILL NOTIFY THE CAMPUS PROVOST (AND SPECIFY IF THE STUDENT IS A F2F OR ONLINE STUDENT).

SPC WILL INITIATE A CLEANING PROTOCOL

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CAMPUS HOUSEHOLD MEMBER.

FOLLOWING THE 14 DAYS CONTINUE TO USE THE SYMPTOM CHECKER DAILY TO DETERMINE IF YOU SHOULD RETURN TO CAMPUS.

THAT MAY RESULT IN SPECIFIC LOCATIONS SANITIZED FOR 48-72 HOURS.

CONTACT YOUR FACULTY INSTRUCTOR FOR REMOTE LEARNING OPTIONS OR MAKE UP WORK.

A CLOSE CONTACT TESTS POSITIVE SOMEONE WITH WHOM YOU SPENT MORE THAN 15 MINUTES IN CLOSE CONTACT AND WERE WITHIN 6 FEET OF SINCE THE DAY THEY DEVELOPED SYMPTOMS AND/OR TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID-19.

NO. YOU SHOULD SELF-QUARANTINE FOR 14 DAYS AND FOLLOW CDC GUIDELINES.

AFTER 14 DAYS, YOU SHOULD NOT COME TO CAMPUS IF YOU FEEL ILL. USE THE SYMPTOM CHECKER DAILY TO DETERMINE IF YOU SHOULD RETURN TO CAMPUS.

IT IS RECOMMENDED YOU BE TESTED.

EVEN IF YOU ELECT TO GET TESTED YOURSELF AND TEST NEGATIVE, PLEASE SELF – QUARANTINE FOR THE FULL 14 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THE POSITIVE TEST OF YOUR HOUSEHOLD MEMBER.

FOLLOWING THE 14 DAYS CONTINUE TO USE THE SYMPTOM CHECKER DAILY TO DETERMINE IF YOU SHOULD RETURN TO CAMPUS.

CONTACT YOUR FACULTY MEMBER AT SPC. FACULTY WILL NOTIFY THE CAMPUS PROVOST (AND SPECIFY IF THE STUDENT IS A F2F OR ONLINE STUDENT).

SPC WILL INITIATE A CLEANING PROTOCOL THAT MAY RESULT IN SPECIFIC LOCATIONS SANITIZED FOR 48-72 HOURS.

CONTACT YOUR FACULTY INSTRUCTOR FOR REMOTE LEARNING OPTIONS OR MAKE UP WORK.

COWORKER, CLASSMATE, FRIEND OR CASUAL CONTACT TESTS POSITIVESOMEONE YOU WERE NOT WITHIN 6 FEET OF FOR MORE THAN 15 MINUTES OR WITH WHOM YOU SHARED SECRETIONS.

YOU CAN COME TO CAMPUS AS LONG AS YOU DO NOT HAVE ANY SYMPTOMS AND YOU WERE NOT IN CLOSE CONTACT.

YOU SHOULD NOT COME TO CAMPUS IF YOU FEEL ILL. USE THE SYMPTOM CHECKER DAILY TO DETERMINE IF YOU SHOULD

IF NO SYMPTOMS OCCUR, YOU MAY NOT NEED MEDICAL CARE. YOU SHOULD CONTINUE TO USE THE SYMPTOM CHECKER DAILY TO DETERMINE IF YOU SHOULD RETURN TO CAMPUS.

NO NOTIFICATION NEEDED UNLESS YOU BECOME ILL.

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RETURN TO CAMPUS.YOU FEEL ILL AND UNSURE IF YOU HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO COVID-19YOU HAVE BEEN NOT BEEN TESTED BUT FEEL ILL.

YOU SHOULD NOT COME TO CAMPUS ON THE DAY YOU FEEL ILL. USE THE SYMPTOM CHECKER DAILY TO DETERMINE IF YOU SHOULD RETURN TO CAMPUS.

IF NO SYMPTOMS OCCUR, YOU DO NOT NEED MEDICAL CARE. YOU SHOULD CONTINUE TO USE THE SYMPTOM CHECKER DAILY TO DETERMINE IF YOU SHOULD RETURN TO CAMPUS.

IF SYMPTOMS OCCUR SELF-QUARANTINE FOR AT LEAST 14 DAYS. IT IS ALSO RECOMMENDED YOU BE TESTED.

CONTACT YOUR FACULTY INSTRUCTOR FOR REMOTE LEARNING OPTIONS OR MAKE UP WORK.

MAKE UP WORK

YOUR SUCCESS IS VERY IMPORTANT TO US, AND WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE YOUR ACADEMIC GOALS. WHILE STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO COMPLETE THE SCHEDULED ASSIGNMENTS WITHIN THEIR RESPECTIVE DUE DATES, WE ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT GIVEN THE CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING COVID-19, THERE MAY BE UNEXPECTED AND/OR EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH OCCUR. THEREFORE, WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO COMMUNICATE AND WORK CLOSELY WITH THE FACULTY TO DISCUSS A MUTUALLY AGREEABLE PLAN TO SUBMIT ANY LATE ASSIGNMENTS WHEN THOSE CIRCUMSTANCES ARISE.

PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO REACH OUT TO YOUR INSTRUCTOR. THEY ARE HERE TO HELP.

LEARNER SUPPORTLinks to institutional resources for student support appear on the MyCourses homepage as well as in the BEGIN HERE area of the course.

View the Accessibility Services site.

View the Academic Support and Student Success site.

View the On Campus and Online Support site.

View the Student Services site.

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IMPORTANT DATESCourse Dates: View the Academic Calendar.

Drop Date: View the Academic Calendar.

Withdrawal Date: View the Academic Calendar.

Financial Aid Dates: View the Financial Aid Dates.

ATTENDANCETo be considered "present" each week, you are expected to be active each module in meaningful discussion. Although this online course does not involve regular on-campus class meetings, it is expected that you will access course content and post in discussion on a regular daily basis.

Note: Inactivity in meaningful discussion for two consecutive weeks or modules will result in a withdrawal from this course.

View the college-wide attendance policy included in How to Be a Successful Student.

Withdrawal Policy

Beginning the semester

Instructors will verify that students are in attendance and actively participating at least once each week during the first two weeks of class. Students classified as "No Show" for both of the first two weeks will be administratively withdrawn.

Active class participation for this class is defined as posting meaningful discussions for each module during the calendar weeks.

During the semester

Immediately following the 60% point of the term, each instructor will verify which students are actively participating in class as defined in the course syllabus. Students classified as not meeting the criteria for active class participation will be administratively withdrawn with a "WF." Students will be able to withdraw themselves at any time during the term. However, requests submitted after the 60% deadline will result in a "WF." Students and instructors will automatically receive an email notification to their SPC email whenever a withdrawal occurs.

The last day to withdraw without grade penalty can be found in the Academic Calendar. It is important that you make note of this date and assess your progress by the midterm

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exam period in order to protect your GPA from the effects of a failing grade. If you should find that circumstances require you to withdraw, there is an online withdrawal form available in MySPC. Just a reminder that third attempt students cannot withdraw from this course for any reason.

GRADINGAll assignments should be submitted through the course Drop boxes. Midterm and Final Research Essays must be submitted as Microsoft Word documents.

Late assignments may be penalized or not accepted at the instructor's discretion. No assignments will be accepted once grades have been submitted at the end of the course.

Assignment Weights/Percentages

Discussions (8) 40%

Quizzes (8) 20%

Midterm Essay (1) 20%

Final Essay (1) 20%

Note: Discussion is an essential core to this course and constitutes 40% of your grade. Be sure to post timely and original thoughts and thoughtful responses to others.

How to check your Grades and review feedback:

Checking Your Grades Reviewing Dropbox Submissions Checking Discussion Grades and Feedback Reviewing Quiz Submissions

Grading Scale

90-100 = A

80-89 = B

70-79 = C

60-69 = D

0-59 = F

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ASSIGNMENTSSemester Schedule of Content by Learning Modules

We will be covering one module every two weeks in the fall and spring sessions and one module per week in the summer session. You will have one week for the Midterm Research Essay and one week for the Final Research Essay. Check the Course Calendar for module due dates. (Module 3 may be expanded to three weeks during the regular sessions.)

The recommended order for completing each Module is as follows:

1. View video lecture and text notes.

2. Read chapter in textbook.

3. Do matching activity for practice.

4. Take Quiz. (May be re-taken once for mastery.)

5. Review Online resources to use in discussion.

6. Post original discussion: summarize video, respond to focused question, cite sources.

7. Read other student postings in discussion.

8. Respond to at least two other student postings in thoughtful manner.

Guidelines for Discussion: Minimum word count 500 words in original post, 100 words in 2 replies. Students are encouraged to use and document online sources in their original discussion postings.

Guidelines for Midterm and Final Research Essays: Minimum word count 500 words, multi-paragraph essay using 3-4 primary and secondary sources. APA or MLA Documentation required, using parenthetical citations and matching References or Works Cited.

All assignments should be submitted through the course Dropboxes. Midterm and Final Research Essays must be submitted as Microsoft Word documents.

STUDENTS' EXPECTATIONS AND INSTRUCTOR'S EXPECTATIONSFeedback and Response Time on Course Assignments

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Email questions through the course will be answered promptly within 24 hours, 7 days a week. In most cases email questions will be answered within a few hours of the same day. In rare cases when the instructor is not able to do this, notice will be posted in course announcements.

Discussions will be graded at the end of each module and posted within 1-2 days after the deadline. Discussion grades and feedback will usually occur on Monday and Tuesday following the module deadlines during regular sessions.

Midterm and Final Research Essays will be returned within one week after submission. Early submissions will receive faster feedback, usually within 24 hours.

Quizzes and multiple choice items will be graded immediately and may be re-taken a second time for mastery.

Participation, Conduct, and Netiquette

Students are expected to use courtesy with other students when interacting in online Discussions. Interactions should always be kept positive and constructive, focusing on the content and ideas of the course. Avoid judging or evaluating other student postings and engaging in any personal conflicts. Any abuses of online netiquette should be reported to faculty via email for immediate attention and follow-up.

SPC has outlined expectations for student behavior and interaction for online discussions, email, and other forms of communication. View the Student Expectations in How to Be a Successful Student.

Accessibility Statement

This course is designed to be welcoming to, accessible to, and usable by everyone, including students who are English-language learners, have a variety of learning styles, have disabilities, or are new to online learning. Be sure to let me know immediately if you encounter a required element or resource in the course that is not accessible to you. Also, let me know of changes I can make to the course so that it is more welcoming to, accessible to, or usable by students who take this course in the future.

If you have documentation of a disability or feel you may have a disability please contact the Accessibility Coordinator at your campus: https://go.spcollege.edu/Contact-AccessibilityServices/

St. Petersburg College recognizes the importance of equal access to learning opportunities for all students. Accessibility Services (AS) is the campus office that works with students who have disabilities to provide and/or arrange reasonable accommodations. Students registered with AS, who are requesting accommodations, are encouraged to contact their instructor by the first week of the semester. Students who have, or think they may have, a disability (e.g. learning disability, ADD/ADHD,

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psychiatric, medical/orthopedic, vision, and/or hearing), are invited to contact the Accessibility Coordinator (AC) that serves your campus for a confidential discussion. To find your AC for your specific campus, please go to the college-wide Accessibility Services website: https://www.spcollege.edu/accessibility

Academic Honesty

Cheating and plagiarism of any kind are serious violations of college policy and will not be tolerated. Students are expected to know and follow all class policies found in the syllabus and academic honesty policies found in the student handbook. It is the responsibility of the student to act above suspicion when completing any assignment. Ask your instructor for clarification on any policy before taking any action.

Examples of cheating and plagiarism include, but are not limited to: presenting another person's work as if it were the work of the presenter, allowing someone to copy your work, using published information without proper citations, using unauthorized references (cheat sheets or programmed information) on a test or examination, or allowing another individual to take a test or examination for you.

Disciplinary measures for academic dishonesty can range from a failing grade for an assignment to a failing grade in the class to expulsion from the college. Instances of academic dishonesty will also be referred to the Associate Provost to be filed in the student's permanent record.

View the Academic Honesty Policy.

Copyright

Copyrighted material within this course, or posted on this course website, is used in compliance with United States Copyright Law. Under that law you may use the material for educational purposes related to the learning outcomes of this course. You may not further download, copy, alter, or distribute the material unless in accordance with copyright law or with permission of the copyright holder. For more information on copyright visit: www.copyright.gov.

TurnItIn

The instructor of this course may require use of Turnitin.com as a tool to promote learning. The tool flags similarity and mechanical issues in written work that merit review. Use of the service enables students and faculty to identify areas that can be strengthened through improved paraphrasing, integration of sources, or proper citation. Submitted papers remain as source documents in the Turnitin database solely for the purpose of detecting originality. Students retain full copyright to their works. Review the Turnitin Usage Agreement. Students who do not wish to submit work through Turnitin must notify their instructor via course email within the first seven days of the course. In

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lieu of Turnitin use, faculty may require a student to submit copies of sources, preliminary drafts, a research journal, or an annotated bibliography.

View the Reviewing a TurnItIn/Originality Report tutorial.

Student Survey of Instruction

Your instructor values and seeks your feedback. The Student Survey of Instruction is administered in courses each semester. It is designed to improve the quality of instruction at St. Petersburg College. All student responses are confidential and anonymous and will be used solely for the purpose of performance improvement.

TECHNOLOGYMinimum Technology Requirements

View the Technical Requirements for MyCourses. The course uses a number of hyperlinks which require pop-ups, so students need to disable pop-up blockers in their browsers upon request. No special passwords are required for hyperlinked online resources.

SPC offers Microsoft Office software to current students at no additional cost. The software is available for both Windows and Mac computers. View the How to Download Microsoft Office 2016 tutorial.

Minimum Technical Skills

Students need access to the Internet to use MyCourses, the Learning Management System at SPC. MyCourses tutorials are available to students new to this LMS and are located at the beginning of the course. Most features on My Courses are accessible on mobile devices. Students are permitted to use mobile devices for email and discussion as well as course contents, but not quizzes, tests, and essays.

Students should know how to navigate the course and use drop boxes to submit assignments as attachments. The Midterm and Final Research Essays need to be submitted as Microsoft Word attachments (.doc or .rtf format only, no PDF files) so they can be graded and returned as attachments. If an attachment cannot be opened, students will be required to re-save and re-submit an assignment so it can be evaluated and returned.

Accessibility of Technology

Lectures are provided in written text format, but audio is limited to video lectures. All video lectures by the instructor have been edited for closed caption accurately. All videos used in the course contain closed captioning as well. The quality of closed

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captioning may vary depending up the source, but an expectation of 70% accuracy is expected. When this expectation is not met, videos will be removed or replaced when reported within 24 hours.

Online textbooks in some humanities courses provide audio alternatives to the text in some courses. Links or URLs to available electronic textbooks are provided in the Textbook information area of the syllabus. Students who wish to have audio format are encouraged to use the e-text option if available for the audio reading feature.

Plan on spending at least 3-4 hours per week online in this course. Set aside more time for the weeks that papers are due as they will require more time in research and writing.

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Privacy

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Technical Support

Technical support is available via the Technical Support Desk Call Center. A Technical Support link is located on the MyCourses homepage. Technical Support is available from 7:00 a.m. to 12 midnight, 7 days a week. They can be reached by phone at 727-341-4357.

INSTRUCTIONAL CONTINUITY PLAN - EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS POLICYThe St. Petersburg College website at www.spcollege.edu is the official source of college information regarding the status of the institution. Other important information will be communicated via SPC Alert, local media outlets, and the college toll-free phone number 866-822-3978. All decisions concerning the discontinuation of college functions, cancellation of classes, or cessation of operations rest with the President or his/her designee. The College realizes that it is possible for a significant natural disaster to compromise SPC campus facilities sufficiently to disrupt the delivery of classes on campus/campuses for an extended period of time, and is planning ways our operations can continue following such an emergency.

So, in the event that a hurricane or other natural disaster causes significant damage to St. Petersburg College facilities, you may be provided the opportunity to complete your

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course work online. Following the event, please visit the college website for an announcement of the College's plan to resume operations.

Further, in the event of such a disaster, the instructor will continue using the Learning Management System (LMS) of MyCourses for continuation of all required learning and instructional activities in this course, including the issuing of graded online assignments and expectation of student completion of those graded assignments.

Therefore, in order to keep up with all activities in this course during and after a natural disaster, please plan to continue this course by maintaining online access to MyCourses in lieu of meeting in a classroom - possibly through duration of the course's regularly scheduled end date. We will finish this course in MyCourses, as directed by your instructor online, and your instructor will use all graded assignments - both online and formerly on-campus - to assess and issue your final letter grade for this course, as normally planned, despite occurrence of the natural disaster.

SYLLABUS ADDENDUM: WWW.SPCOLLEGE.EDU/ADDENDUM

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