CIS119DP Oracle: Database Administration

Revised 12 Feb 2009 Grading and Procedures GRADING Points Activity             680 Tests 280 Labs 310 Quizzes 160 Attendance 120 Assessment      50 Surveys 1600 Grade Total Points A 1300-1600 B 1150-1299 C 1000-1149 D 850-999 F 0-849 Activity performance information will available through Blackboard. CLASS PROCEDURES Each class consists of questions, lecture, demonstration, and hands-on lab work. The student is responsible for reading, review and additional lab work outside of class to complete assignments and prepare for tests. Reading should be completed prior to the class period in which the material will be covered. Quizzes must be completed prior to the class period in which the material will be covered. Prior to the deadline, quizzes may be repeated to achieve proficiency and grade objectives. Late submissions will not be accepted. Tests will consist of selected questions directly related to the assigned text or lecture in lieu of text. If you must miss a test, you must contact the instructor before the test or you will not be eligible for a make-up test. Reasonable arrangements will be made for a substitute time and place to take a substitute test. Labs are performed in a virtualized environment and each student is responsible for maintaining current and operational virtual images of their class work and must be ready to demonstrate the state of their working environment on short notice. Assessment of information gathering and summarization skills beyond the course material will be done based on an approved topic project as detailed in the Information Literacy Assessment document. ILA Examples Attendance will be taken and is a direct part of your grade as specified above and will affect your ability to complete course work in a proper and timely manner. Withdrawals are subject to current college policy and are the responsibility of the student. The instructor may initiate student class withdrawal after two unexcused absences or two unexcused failures to submit assignments. Recording of classes is not permitted. Students are subject to and must comply with college policies found in the College Catalog and Student Handbook. Statement Regarding Internet and Computer Usage Internet and computer usage is for class assignments and related research only! Inappropriate use of the Internet or computers is subject to loss of privileges, class withdrawal and other disciplinary action. Statement Regarding Outcomes and Assessment The faculty and programs at CGCC are dedicated to effective teaching and successful learning with emphasis in the following areas: communication, critical thinking, literacy, and personal development. Periodically, students will participate in formal and informal assessment activities that will help faculty improve programs and teaching strategies. These activities are designed to facilitate student growth in whatever combination of the above outcomes applies to a course. Statement Regarding Students with Disabilities Students with disabilities are required to register for services in the Disability Resources and Services (DRS) office in the Student Center at the beginning of the semester. Do not wait to visit the DRS office if you want support with any CGCC classes. The DRS office will meet with you to determine accommodations based on appropriate documentation. This must be on file before any accommodation will be provided to students. You can contact the DRS office at (480) 857-5188. Faculty are not authorized to provide or approve any accommodations for students in this class without written instructions from the DRS office. Statement Concerning Plagiarism Plagiarism is defined as presenting the work of another as one's own. More than four consecutive words from a source other than the writer constitute plagiarism when the source is not clearly identified in appropriate document format. From the CGCC Student Handbook: "Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, the use of paraphrase or direct quotation, of the published or unpublished work of another person with out full and clear acknowledgement. Is also includes the unacknowledged use of materials prepared by another person or agency engaged in the selling of term papers or other academic materials." Information on Computer Lab The CGCC Computer Lab, located in Building B, Room 123, is available to currently enrolled students. Specific hours of operation, detailed policies and procedures, installed software and additional information may be obtained from the website at www.cgc.maricopa.edu/cic or by calling (480) 732-7221. Information on Learning Center Services The CGCC Learning Center's mission is to support student's academic learning by providing free tutoring and resources to reinforce and supplement classroom instruction and to assist CGCC students to achieve academic success. Free tutoring services are available for many CGCC courses. The Learning Center is located on the second floor of the Library, rooms L227, L228, and L229. The Center also provides instructional support in the forms of videotapes, software, and print materials. For a schedule of tutoring hours, additional information or assistance contact the Learning Center at (480) 732-7231, or visit the website at www.cgc.maricopa.edu/lc. Information Technology Syllabus Information on the large variety of Information Technology Programs and Student Support Services available at CGCC and supplementary departmental syllabus information not covered in this syllabus can be found at: employeeweb.cgc.maricopa.edu/j/al/jalowiec/IT_Syllabus.html.