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Accounting

Central College

Business, Financial & Legal Studies

Central Division Chair: Dr Mesfin Genanaw

HCCS-Accounting Program Coordinator: Dr. Marina Grau

ACNT 1303 - Introduction to Accounting

CRN 26015 – Fall 2014

Dates of Class October 20, 2014 – December 14, 2014

Last assignment due 12/10/2014 @ 6:00 am

Distance Education

On-Line Orientation:

Complete your on-line orientation. http://de.hccs.edu/ and then locate the link for

Orientation. If you are having problems assessing the class, contact a distance education

support technician at 713-718-5275. You also may visit the HCC Support Center at

http://de.hccs.edu/

This class will be using Eagle On Line 2 https://eo2.hccs.edu/login/index.php

Instructor Information:

Instructor: Charles Lewis

Office Location: Central Campus

Office Hours: By appointment

Phone #: 713-823-9667

Email: Before classes begin or after the semester email address:

charles.lewis@hccs.edu

Office Location and Hours:

Please feel free to contact me through Eagle On Line “Quick Mail” or by telephone at

713-823-9667. After the course is completed you also can contact me through HCCS

email. The Accounting Department is located in the BSCC Building Room 206

Syllabus Changes:

The syllabus is subject to change. When changes occur the instructor will advise the

students through email and as an announcement on Eagle on Line. It will be the students

responsibility check Eagle on Line for emails and announcements

Technical Compliance:

Students are expected to maintain a state of technical compliance, including (but not

limited to): up-to-date software as required by the instructor; a stable Internet connection;

and use of the Firefox browser when using Eagle Online. The instructor is NOT required

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to give consideration for lost/missing/unacceptable work stemming from technical non-

compliance and/or end-user technical issues.

Distance Education Online Behavior:

As your instructor and as a student in this class, it is our shared responsibility to develop

and maintain a positive learning environment for everyone. Your instructor takes this

responsibility very seriously and will inform members of the class if their behavior makes

it difficult for him/her to carry out this task. As a fellow learner, you are asked to respect

the learning needs of your classmates and assist your instructor to achieve this critical

goal. Inappropriate behavior also includes emails that the language of the email is

considered by the instructor as not being conducive to a positive environment. Your

instructor will advise you if the email is inappropriate and ask for you to refrain from

future inappropriate emails. The instructor has the right to refer all actions deemed

inappropriate to Administration for further action.

Course Description:

ACNT 1303 is a study of analyzing, classifying, and recording business transactions in a

manual and computerized environment. Emphasis is on understanding the complete

accounting cycle and preparing financial statements, bank reconciliations, and payroll.

Coverage also includes the fundamental principles of double-entry bookkeeping, financial

statements, trial balances, worksheets, special journals, adjusting entries and closing

entries.

Prerequisites:

Math 0306 (Basic Math Pre-Algebra)

Gust 0342 (9-11the Grade Reading

Engl 0300 or 0347

Must have knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Academic Discipline/CTE Program Learning Outcomes

1. Students will be able to read, listen, speak, and write proficiently in

preparation for presentations with clients, accounting firms and compliance

work.

2. Students will demonstrate complete understanding of the complete

accounting cycle.

3. Students will be able to prepare financial statements and tax returns

utilizing computerized software packages, ie. Turbo Tax, Peachtree, and/or

Quick Books.

4. Students will be able to reconcile and verify account balances, audit for

internal control, and prepare financial statements.

Program/Discipline Requirements: If applicable:

1. EXCEL-Students will work in EXCEL following textbook example formats, labels, and formulas

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2. Internet-Students will use HCC webmail, learning web, blackboard, lock-down browser, and HCC LibLine (24/7 Library)

Ethics-Students will develop personal values for ethical behavior

Course Goal:

Have students begin reading, critical thinking, and writing about accounting concepts and

principles, and, acquire ability to use manual and computerized accounting in acquiring,

recording, analyzing, communicating, and evaluating accounting information.

Academic Discipline/CTE Program Learning Outcomes

1. Students will be able to read, listen, speak, and write proficiently in preparation for

presentations with clients, accounting firms and compliance work.

2. Students will demonstrate complete understanding of the complete accounting cycle.

3. Students will be able to prepare financial statements and tax returns utilizing

computerized software packages, ie. Turbo Tax, Peachtree, and/or Quick Books.

4. Students will be able to reconcile and verify account balances, audit for internal

control, and prepare financial statements.

Course Student Learning Outcomes (SLO):

Students will:

1. Perform accounting for service business

2. Perform accounting for cash and payroll

3. Perform accounting for merchandising business

Learning objectives:

The student will be able to

Students will perform accounting for service business

1. Students will record business transactions in column form

2. Students will record business transactions directly in T accounts

3. Students will record business transactions in two-column general journal

4. Students will complete a work sheet involving adjustments

5. Students will journalize & post closing entries

Students will perform accounting for cash and payrolls

1. Students will reconcile bank statement

2. Students will calculate deductions & net pay, from gross pay

3. Students will calculate & journalize payroll tax expense

Students will perform accounting for merchandising business

1. Students will prepare schedule of accounts receivable

2. Students will journalize & post special journals

3. Students will record adjustments in work sheet

4. Students will prepare classified income statement.

SCANS or Core Curriculum Statement:

The Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) from the U.S.

Department of Labor was asked to examine the demands of the workplace and whether

our students are capable of meeting those demands. Specifically, the Commission was

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directed to advise the Secretary on the level of skills required to enter employment. In

carrying out this charge, the Commission was asked to do the following:

Define the skills needed for employment

Propose acceptable levels of proficiency

Suggest effective ways to assess proficiency, and

Develop a dissemination strategy for the nation’s schools, businesses, and homes

Suggested Start Dates for Reading assignments:

ACNT 1303-Fall 2014 HCC 2nd

8 Week Semester

See Connect for on line assessment due dates

Below is suggested start dates (not due dates)

DATE DAY Ch TOPIC

10/20 M 1

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Accounting: The Language of Business

Analyzing Business Transactions

10/27 M 3

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Analyzing Business Transactions using T Accounts

The General Journal and the General Ledger

10/27 M Official Day of Record

11/03 M 5

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Adjustments and the Worksheet

Closing Entries and the Post Closing Trial Balance

11/10 M 7

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Accounting for Sales, Accounts Receivables, Cash Receipts

Accounting for Purchases, Accounts Payable, Cash Pmts

11/17 M 9

10

Cash

Payroll Computations, Records, and Payment

11/21 F Last Day to Withdraw with a “W”

11/24 M 11

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Payroll Taxes, Deposits and Reports

Accruals, Deferrals, and the Worksheet

12/01 M 13 Financial Statements and Closing Procedures

12/09 Tu Last day of Instruction

12/10 W Last Assignment in Connect Due @ 6:00 am

Only assignment not due on a Monday

12/12 F Last day to verify last grades entered in Eagle on Line

Gradebook-Before 6:00 pm

Verify grades every Monday during the Semester

12/13 Sa Grades entered into the main HCCS system

12/14 Su Semester Officially Ends

12/15 M Official Grades available for all classes

Instructional Methods: 100 % Distance Education

ACNT 1303 is a required, elective, or prerequisite course depending upon program or

accounting courses.

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As an instructor, I want my students to be successful. I feel that it is my responsibility to

provide you with knowledge concerning the field of accounting, modeling good teaching

strategies, and organizing and monitoring the distance education class experience that

allows you to connect the information that you learn in this course to the real world of

accounting.

As a student wanting to learn about the field of accounting, it is your responsibility to

read the textbook, submit assignments on the due dates, study for the exams, and enjoy

yourself while experiencing the real world of accounting.

This course will use the book publisher McGraw-Hill Connect Plus Learning Module

for all of your on line work.

Evaluation and Requirements:

Students are expected to read all assigned chapters, complete and submit all assignments

on or before the due dates.

Your final grade for this course will be based on how well you do in meeting the

evaluation requirements listed on your assignment schedule and applying the grading

scale which is listed below.

HCC Grading Scale:

A = 100- 90 4 points per semester hour

B = 89 - 80: 3 points per semester hour

C = 79 - 70: 2 points per semester hour

D = 69 - 60: 1 point per semester hour

59 and below = F 0 points per semester hour

FX (Failure due to non-attendance) 0 points per semester hour

IP (In Progress) 0 points per semester hour

W (Withdrawn) 0 points per semester hour

I (Incomplete) 0 points per semester hour

AUD (Audit) 0 points per semester hour

IP (In Progress) is given only in certain developmental courses. The student must re-

enroll to receive credit. COM (Completed) is given in non-credit and continuing

education courses. To compute grade point average (GPA), divide the total grade points

by the total number of semester hours attempted. The grades "IP," "COM" and "I" do not

affect GPA.

See "Health Science Program/Discipline Requirements" for grading scale

FINAL GRADE OF FX

Students who stop attending class and do not withdraw themselves prior to the

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withdrawal deadline may either be dropped by their professor for excessive absences or

be assigned the final grade of “FX” at the end of the semester. Students who stop

attending classes will receive a grade of “FX”, compared to an earned grade of “F” which

is due to poor performance. Logging into a DE course without active participation is seen

as non-attending. Student that also fail to complete a minimum of the course work will

also receive an FX.

Please note that HCC will not disperse financial aid funding for students who have never

attended class. Students who receive financial aid but fail to attend class will be reported

to the Department of Education and may have to pay back their aid. A grade of “FX” is

treated exactly the same as a grade of “F” in terms of GPA, probation, suspension, and

satisfactory academic progress.

Instructor Grading Criteria

Evaluation Requirements:

Connect Work 13 chapters @ 100

points each

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Grading Scale:

90 - 100% = A 1170- 1300

80 - 89% = B 1040 - 1169

70 - 79% = C 910 - 1039

60 - 69% = D 780 - 909

BELOW 60% = F 0 -779

Chapter Type Connect Pts Pts

Exercises-

Problems

1 LS

20

Quiz

80

Total 100

2 LS 20

Exercises 2-1 3

2-4 6

2-5 16

2-6 6

2-8 9

2-10 20

Quiz 20 15 MC and 5 TF

Total

100

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3 LS 20

Exercises 3-1 2

3-2 20

3-5 6

3-6 17

3-7 15

Quiz 20 15 MC and 5 TF

Total

100

4 LS 20

Exercises 4-2 12

4-3 40

4-4 8

Quiz 20 15 MC and 5 TF

Total Total

100

5 LS

20

Exercises 5-1 6

5-3 28

5-5 15

Problem 5-3a 11

Quiz 20 15 MC and 5 TF

Total

100

6 LS 20

Exercises 6-1 10

6-5 4

6-6 21

6-7 5

Problem 6-2a 20

Quiz 20 15 MC and 5 TF

Total 100

7 LS

20

Exercises 7-3 8

7-7 3

7-8 5

7-9 10

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7-10 4

Problems 7-1a 30

Quiz 20 15 MC and 5 TF

Total 100

8 LS 20

Exercises 8-2 6

8-4 14

8-6 14

8-8 11

Problem 8-6a 15

Quiz 20 15 MC and 5 TF

Total 100

9 LS

20

Exercises 9-1 6

9-2 2

9-3 4

9-6 20

9-8 8

Problem 9-3a 20

Quiz 20 15 MC and 5 TF

Total 100

10 LS

20

Exercise 10-2 18

10-3 8

10-4 8

10-5 4

10-6 7

10-7 6

Problem 10-1a 9

Quiz 20 15 MC and 5 TF

Total 100

11 LS

20

Exercise 11-2 8

11-3 8

11-4 4

11-5 4

9

11-7 4

11-8 8

Problem P11-2a 25

Quiz 20 15 MC and 5 TF

Total 101

12 LS 20

Exercise 12-3 12

12-5 5

12-7 8

Problem 12-2a 35

Quiz 20 15 MC and 5 TF

Total 100

13 LS

20

Exercise 13-3 38

13-4 8

13-5 14

Quiz 20

15 MC and 5 TF

Total

100

Total Chapters 1300 13 Chapters @ 100 points

Textbook-Instructional Materials:

Welcome to Accounting 1303-Introduction to Accounting I. Please read this entire

message carefully, as it contains crucial information about your required course materials

and how to obtain the best bargain as you are shopping around.

The required textbook for this course is College Accounting A Contemporary Approach

with Connect Plus, Haddock Price Farina 3rd

Edition. You will also be required to

complete a variety of assignments that will be delivered via McGraw-Hill Connect, an

innovative online learning system proven to help students achieve greater success.

While there are many purchase options, the best bargain for obtaining everything you will

need to be successful in this course may be found in the value-added bundle available in

the campus bookstore or ordered directly from McGraw-Hill. Details of the bundle are

below.

Once you have purchased your materials from the bookstore or if you are ready to

purchase access directly online from Mc Graw Hill (see below), go to the appropriate

registration page for your section listed below:

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http://connect.mheducation.com/class/c-lewis-fall-2014-acnt-1303-crn-26015

To register, confirm that you are on the appropriate page by reviewing the course and

section information listed on the site. If the course and section information listed is

correct, click on the “Register Now” button, and follow the instructions on the site to

complete your registration. You will register with the Connect Plus code or temporally

register with the grace (free) trial period that normally is 14 days.

The McGraw Hill Connect system allows you to register without immediately paying.

You do have a 14 calendar day period before you have to pay but do not pass that grace

period of paying as your account will expire and you will not have access to Connect..

The grace period is a courtesy offered by McGraw at our request but all students are

required to pay. If you pay and then withdraw or drop Connect will honor your

registration for a certain number of days normally where you can take the course again

the next semester.

There is no reason to delay registering. There is also no reason to get behind as the

Connect system does offer the ability to use the ebook portion of Connect

If you run into any technical difficulties, please call McGraw-Hill’s Customer

Experience Group by dialing 1(800)331-5094 or submit the “Contact Us” form found

online at www.mhhe.com/support.

Also see in Eagle On Line the appropriate Topic section for McGraw-Hill for more

information.

Textbook Pricing Options:

FYI: This package has been customized to provide you with the greatest value for

this course.

This book includes only the chapters from the book that I will cover in this course.

The custom book is bundled with Connect Plus™ to help you succeed in this

course and is also mandatory for assignment submittal.

If you purchase the required items separately, you will likely end up paying more than

you will for this bundle

**Best Bargain $ 88.50

Package: Loose-Leaf textbook with Connect Plus

ISBN: 9781259410994 :

Print and Digital Solution

Only Available Online at: Standard 5-7 day shipping applies

http://shop.mheducation.com/mhshop/productDetails?isbn=1259410994

Second Option: $126.45 (new)

Package: Loose-Leaf textbook with Connect Plus

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ISBN: 9781259410994

Print and Digital Solution

Available at Bookstores-on Campus or Off Campus

Below is a picture of the McGraw Custom Book for HCC

Third Option:

If may buy the non custom book from any other source but you will have to purchase the

Connect Plus code separately from McGraw-Hill. The non custom book is:

College Accounting – Contemporary Approach by Haddack Price Farina 3rd

EditionI

If you register temporarily with the grace (free trial period) you can upgrade through your

instructor’s URL. The below reminder will always be there when you log into Connect.

When you do this, input your code that you got from option 1 or 2 above. Click the

button to buy on line (ebook only that price is $80.)

Publishers Website: (There is not any graded work in this site. This site also can be found

in Connect in the Library Tab)

http://highered.mheducation.com/sites/0077639731/student_view0/index.html

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HCC Policy Statements:

Link: http://www.hccs.edu/district/students/student-handbook/

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-Students with Disabilities:

Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision,

hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the

Disability Support Services Office at the beginning of each semester. Professors are

authorized to provide only the accommodations requested by the Disability Support

Services Office. http://www.hccs.edu/district/students/disability-services/

DE students who are requesting special testing accommodations may choose the most

convenient DSS office for assistance each semester:

District ADA Coordinator – Donna Price – 713.718.5165

Central ADA Counselors – Jaime Torres & Martha Scribner – 713.718.6164

Northeast ADA Counselor- Kim Ingram – 713.718.8420

Northwest ADA Counselor – Mahnaz Kolaini – 713.718.5422

Southeast ADA Counselor – Jette Lott - 713.718.7218

Southwest ADA Counselor – Dr. Becky Hauri – 713.718.7910

Coleman ADA Counselor – Dr. Raj Gupta – 713.718.7631

After student accommodation letters have been approved by the DSS office and

submitted to DE Counseling for processing, students will receive an email confirmation

informing them of the Instructional Support Specialist (ISS) assigned to their professor.

Academic Honesty:

Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor and integrity in fulfilling

course requirements. Penalties and/or disciplinary proceedings may be initiated against a

student accused of scholastic dishonesty. “Scholarly dishonesty” includes, but is not

limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. Anyone caught cheating will be

given an F on that assignment and possibly an F in the course. A report on the incident

will also be submitted to all appropriate school officials.

A student who is academically dishonest is, by definition, not showing that the

coursework has been learned, and that student is claiming an advantage not available to

other students. The instructor is responsible for measuring each student's individual

achievements and also for ensuring that all students compete on a level playing field.

Thus, in our system, the instructor has teaching, grading, and enforcement roles. You are

expected to be familiar with the University's Policy on Academic Honesty, found in the

catalog. What that means is: If you are charged with an offense, pleading ignorance of the

rules will not help you. Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor

and integrity in fulfilling course requirements. Penalties and/or disciplinary proceedings

may be initiated by College System officials against a student accused of scholastic

dishonesty. “Scholastic dishonesty”: includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test,

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plagiarism, and collusion.

Cheating on a test includes:

Copying from another students’ test paper;

Using materials not authorized by the person giving the test;

Collaborating with another student during a test without authorization;

Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, transporting, or soliciting in whole or

part the contents of a test that has not been administered;

Bribing another person to obtain a test that is to be administered.

Plagiarism means the appropriation of another’s work and the unacknowledged

incorporation of that work in one’s own written work offered for credit.

Collusion mean the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written

work offered for credit. Possible punishments for academic dishonesty may include a

grade of 0 or F in the particular assignment, failure in the course, and/or recommendation

for probation or dismissal from the College System. (See the Student Handbook)

Attendance:

As stated in the HCC Catalog, all students are expected to attend classes regularly.

Students in DE courses must log into their Eagle On Line class or they will be counted as

absent. Just like an on-campus class, your regular participation is required.

It is important that you LOG INTO THIS COURSE IN EAGLE ON LINE for

attendance purposes before Ocotober 27, 2014, because we are obligated to report

attendance to the registrar's office by that date. If you have not logged in to Eagle

on Line before October 27, 2014, you will have been considered as never attending

and the registrar's office will drop you from this course.

Although it is the responsibility of the student to withdraw officially from a course, the

professor also has the authority to block a student from accessing Eagle On Line, and/or

to withdraw a student for excessive absences or failure to participate regularly. DE

students who do not log into their Eagle On Line class before the Official Day of Record

will be automatically dropped for non-attendance. Completing the DE online orientation

does not count as attendance. Students are expected to log into the class at least once a week to check for

announcements and grades being posted. This class will use Quick main in Eagle on Line

and you also may email me direct at charles.lewis@hccs.edu Any modifications to any

schedule will be posted in an “Announcement”, email or a revision in the syllabus.

During the course, I reserve the right to withdraw you from the course due to

excessive non-participation in class assignments or activities

Drops and Withdrawals: HCC Course Withdrawal Policy (updated 7/26/2010)

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Beginning Fall 2007, the State of Texas imposes penalties on students who

withdraw/drop courses excessively. Students are limited to no more than SIX total course

withdrawals throughout their educational career at a Texas public college or university.

Students are encouraged to review the HCC 6 Drop Policy.

To help you avoid having to withdraw from any class, contact your DE professor

regarding your academic performance. You may also want to contact your DE counselor

to learn about helpful HCC resources (e.g. online tutoring, child care, financial aid, job

placement, etc.).

HOW TO DROP

If a student decides to withdraw from a class upon careful review of other

options, the student can withdraw online prior to the deadline through their

HCC Student Center.

HCC and/or professors may withdraw students for excessive absences

without notification (see Class Attendance below).

Students should check HCC’s Academic Calendar by Term for withdrawal

dates and deadlines. Classes of other duration (flex-entry, 8-weeks, etc.) may

have different final withdrawal deadlines. Please contact the HCC Registrar’s

Office at 713.718.8500 to determine mini-term class withdrawal deadlines

If you feel that you cannot complete this course, you will need to withdraw from the

course prior to the final date of withdrawal. Effective July 26, 2010, students will be

able to withdraw one or more of their classes online. While it is still advisable that

students receive good counsel from instructional and counseling faculty prior to dropping

one or more classes, students will no longer be required to “see” someone before they

will be allowed to drop. They will be provided information related to the implications

and possible consequences of dropping their courses. The following will occur when a

student selects the “drop” option during an enrollment request:

(1) Students will be required to select a drop reason in order to complete the

withdrawal request (the drop reason will cue whether the dropped course will

count toward the 6 drop rule or not).

(2) Students will be invited to click on several links to learn more of the implications

of dropping on the 6 drop rule, on veterans, on financial aid, and on international

students.

(3) Students will be required to acknowledge the implications of withdrawing from a

class.

Before you withdraw from your course; please take the time to meet with the

instructor or counselor to discuss why you feel it is necessary to do so. The

instructor or counselor may be able to provide you with suggestions that would

enable you to complete the course. You must withdraw PRIOR to the withdrawal

deadline to receive a “W” on your transcript. If you do not withdraw before the

deadline, you will receive the grade that you have earned to date. Zeros averaged in for

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required assignments/tests not submitted will lower your semester average significantly,

most likely resulting in a failing grade (“F”).

The final withdrawal deadline for this class is November 21, 2014 before 4:30pm.

(Revised) Classes of other duration (mini-term, flex-entry, 8-weeks, etc.) may have

different final withdrawal deadlines. Please visit the online registration calendars or

contact the HCC Registrar’s Office to determine class withdrawal deadlines.

International Students: Receiving a W in a course may affect the status of your student

visa. Once a W is given for the course, it will not be changed to an F because of visa

considerations.

Early Alert:

HCC has instituted an Early Alert process by which your professor may “alert” you and

DE counselors that you might fail a class because of excessive absences and/or poor

academic performance. A counselor will then reach out to you to discuss your progress

and offer any relevant resources. This initiative is designed to provide students with

support services and resources to assist them in successfully completing their course.

Repeat Course Fee

The State of Texas encourages students to complete college without having to repeat

failed classes. To increase student success, students who repeat the same course more

than twice, are required to pay extra tuition. The purpose of this extra tuition fee is to

encourage students to pass their courses and to graduate. Effective fall 2006, HCC will

charge a higher tuition rate to students registering the third or subsequent time for a

course. If you are considering course withdrawal because you are not earning passing

grades, confer with your instructor/counselor as early as possible about your study habits,

reading and writing homework, test taking skills, attendance, course participation, and

opportunities for tutoring or other assistance that might be available.

Incompletes:

It is my policy not to give a grade of “I” (incomplete).

HCC Student Services Information

Link: http://www.hccs.edu/district/students/

DISTANCE EDUCATION: The Distance Education Student Handbook contains policies and procedures unique to

the DE student. Students should have reviewed the handbook as part of the mandatory

orientation. It is the student's responsibility to be familiar with the handbook's contents.

The handbook contains valuable information, answers, and resources, such as DE

contacts, policies and procedures (how to drop, attendance requirements, etc.), student

services (ADA, financial aid, degree planning, etc.), course information, testing

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procedures, technical support, and academic calendars. Refer to the DE Student

Handbook by visiting this link: http://www.hccs.edu/district/students/student-handbook/

DISTANCE EDUCATION ADVISING AND COUNSELING SERVICES:

Much DE student information can be found on the DE Student Services website:

http://de.hccs.edu/student-services. Advising or counseling can be accomplished through

our online request form AskDECounseling . Counselors and Student Services Associates

(SSA) can assist students with admissions, registration, entrance testing requirements,

degree planning, transfer issues, and career counseling. In-person, confidential sessions,

can also be scheduled to provide brief counseling and community referrals to address

personal concerns impacting academic success.

ASKDECOUNSELING FORM

http://de-counseling.hccs.edu/StudentSignIn/

DE counseling is a student services online help form. This is the best and quickest way

for students to get accurate assistance with DE registration, enrollment, advising, and

counseling. The online help form is simple to fill out, convenient, and readily accessible

through the internet. Students do not have to travel to campus sites, leave work, or wait in

an office or lobby to receive assistance. Upon submission, student requests are answered

in the order they are received.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Please contact the International Student Office at 713-718-8520 if you have additional

questions about your visa status.

Distance Education Online Behavior:

As your instructor and as a student in this class, it is our shared responsibility to develop

and maintain a positive learning environment for everyone. Your instructor takes this

responsibility very seriously and will inform members of the class if their behavior makes

it difficult for him/her to carry out this task. As a fellow learner, you are asked to respect

the learning needs of your classmates and assist your instructor to achieve this critical

goal.

Virtual Classroom Conduct:

As with on-campus classes, all students in HCC Distance Education courses are required

to follow all HCC Policies & Procedures, the Student Code of Conduct, the Student

Handbook, and relevant sections of the Texas Education Code when interacting and

communicating in a virtual classroom with faculty and fellow students. Students who

violate these policies and guidelines will be subject to disciplinary action that could

include denial of access to course-related email, discussion groups, and chat rooms or

being removed from the class.

Instructor Requirements:

As your Instructor, it is my responsibility to:

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Provide the grading scale and detailed grading formula explaining how student

grades are to be derived

Facilitate an effective learning environment through class activities, discussions,

and lectures

Description of any special projects or assignments

Inform students of policies such as attendance, withdrawal, tardiness and make up

Provide the course outline and class calendar which will include a description of

any special projects or assignments

Arrange to meet with individual students before and after class as required

To be successful in this class, it is the student’s responsibility to:

Attend class and participate in class discussions and activities

Read and comprehend the textbook

Complete the required assignments and exams

Ask for help when there is a question or problem

Keep copies of homework, projects, instructions, emails including this syllabus

SOCIAL NETWORKING:

DE students are encouraged to become a fan of DE on Facebook

http://www.facebook.com/HCCDistanceEd and to follow DE on Twitter:

http://twitter.com/HCCDistanceEd

These social networking sites help DE foster student engagement and provide a sense of

community for the online learner. Students will also stay informed about important

information and announcements.

LIBRARY RESOURCES:

As a DE student you have the same access to first-rate information resources that the

HCC Libraries make available to all HCC students. A special website pulls together all

the tools DE students will need to get their research rolling. Visit Library resources

specifically for Distance Education students. http://library.hccs.edu/home

Library services are available throughout HCC. Through a daily library delivery service

and a listing of all materials belonging to HCC libraries, books may be requested from

and delivered to any campus library. HCC also has cooperative borrowing agreements

with the University of Houston libraries and provides a copy of the Houston Public

library catalog at each library. These arrangements provide students with access to over 4

million volumes.

Special services provided by the library system include photocopying facilities;

specialized equipment for disabled students; group and personalized instruction in library

use, including a self-instructional media program to orient students to the use of the

HCCS libraries; a “term paper” workshop; and online bibliographic search services.

EGLS3 -- Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System

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At Houston Community College, professors believe that thoughtful student feedback is

necessary to improve teaching and learning. During a designated time near the end of

the term, you will be asked to answer a short online survey of research-based questions

related to instruction. The anonymous results of the survey will be made available to

your professors and department chairs for continual improvement of instruction. Look

for the survey as part of the Houston Community College Student System online near

the end of the term.

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