(COURSE NUMBER AND COURSE TITLE) Syllabus

Volunteer State Community College

Term: Fall 20XX

Instructor Information

Instructor:

Please see "Instructor Information" in the Get Started Here module for instructor contact information, office hours, and other communication information.

Course Information

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This is a general education course designed to meet the humanities/fine arts requirement. It provides an introduction to musical aesthetics, the elements of music, musical form, and brief surveys of music in Non-Western cultures, American popular music and European classical music.

Course can be used to meet Minimum General Education Core requirements.

Credits: (3)

PREREQUISITES

There are reading and writing prerequisites for this course. Completion of ENGL 0810 (Learning Support Writing), READ 0810 (Learning Support Reading), or acceptable placement scores are necessary. English Composition is encouraged.

COURSE FORMAT

This is an online course. In an online course, all course activities are completed online. There are no required face-to-face sessions within the course and no requirements for on-campus activity.

This is a hybrid course. In a hybrid course, most course activity is completed online, but there are some required face-to-face instructional activities, such as lectures, discussions, and labs.

Class Meeting Times and Location: M/W 12:45-2:10 PM (SRB 257)

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

General Education Goals and Outcomes:

List any applicable general education outcomes - see "College Graduation" section of the catalog. Identify how the goals and outcomes of the course will be assessed.

Course Objectives:

Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Course Objective One
Course Objective Two
Course Objective Three...

Course Topics and Schedule

The following general topics will be covered in this course:

Topic 1
Topic 2
Topic 3
Topic 4

Be sure to follow the Course Schedule for a more detailed listing and all assignment due dates.

Required Materials

TEXTBOOK:

My College Textbook, 8th edition by Esteemed Author. You may purchase the textbook at the Vol State campus bookstore.

PUBLISHER PORTAL ACCESS CODE:

We will be using Connect/MindTap/MyLabs/Etc. to complete assignments and access instructional materials. Be sure you also purchase an access code to this resource. You can buy it with the book at the bookstore or if you have print copy of the book you can buy an access code directly from Connect/MindTap/MyLabs/Etc. (be sure to add a link to the location where they can purchase a code).

REQUIRED SOFTWARE:

For this course, you will need to use Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint. Vol State students have access to Microsoft Office 365 for their personal use. I recommended you using Office 365 for file storage and writing papers if you don't already have the most current version of Microsoft Word on your home computer or laptop. For additional information, please see the Vol State IT Knowledge Base article, Install Microsoft Office 365 for Students.

GENERAL TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS:

For this course, you will need to have reliable Internet access. See this list of Technical Requirements for general hardware and software requirements.

Assignments and Grading

GRADING SCALE:

A: ≥ 90%
B: ≥ 80% - < 90%
C: ≥ 70% - < 80%
D: ≥ 60% - < 70%
F: < 60%

Assignments:

Course Assignments and Their Values
Assignment	Points
Quizzes (5 at 25 points each)	125
Chapter Presentation	100
Tests (2 at 100 points each)	200
Class Activities/ Discussion/ Participation	175
Group Project	250
Final Culminating Experience	150
Total	1000

Quizzes:

Quizzes are given every 2 to 3 chapters. You will take your quizzes in eLearn. You have 2 attempts at each quiz. Use the feedback provided after your first attempt to... Explain the details about this assignment type. You should have one entry for each assignment type you have listed in the table above. The names should match what you called the assignment in the table.

Chapter Presentation:

You will give 1 chapter presentation during module 3, 4 or 5. I will assign... Explain the details about this assignment type.

Tests:

A mid-term and a final test will be given. These are proctored exams. You will need to schedule a time at the Vol State Testing Center to take these exams... Explain the details about this assignment type.

Class Activities/Discussion/Participation:

You are expected to participate in the discussion boards in eLearn. There is one discussion board for each module in the course... Explain the details about this assignment type.

Group Project:

During Module 6 you will be assigned a group. Each group will... Explain the details about this assignment type.

Final Culminating Experience:

The final experience will be a case study where you will show that you can apply the concepts that have been presented throughout the semester... Explain the details about this assignment type.

Policies and Procedures

Participation Policy:

Student success in this course is tied closely to participation. Students are expected to regularly participate and put in sufficient study time to learn the material. Please note that while participation is generally associated with grades earned, participation by itself does not assure a high or passing grade in the course. Grades are assigned based on demonstration of knowledge on assessments. Students should view participation as the way to acquire the knowledge necessary to earn high grades.

FINANCIAL AID POLICY:

Students who are receiving Title IV financial assistance (Pell Grant, Student Loan or SEOG Grant) must establish attendance in all classes or be subject to repay PART or ALL of the Federal Financial Aid received for the semester.

To be marked as attending this class you must complete the Attendance Reporting Requirements.

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY:

Hybrid and Classroom-Based Courses:

If Vol State is officially open, this class will meet as scheduled, all assignments will be due as scheduled, and any scheduled tests/ quizzes/ exams will be given. If Vol State is officially closed, all assignments will be due at the next regular class meeting. Please check eLearn and your student email for instructor announcements. Check the Vol State website for campus closure information or sign up for text alerts.

Online Courses:

As an online course, this class is not normally affected by weather or school closures. Unless specifically stated otherwise, all due dates remain in effect even if campuses are closed. If you feel that there are special circumstances, you should contact the instructor.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:

Students who have learning, psychological, physical and/or other disabilities may be eligible for accommodations that provide equal access to educational programs and activities. It is the student’s responsibility to self-identify with the Office of Disability Services to receive accommodations and services in accordance with Section 504 of The Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act/Amendments Act (ADA/AA). Students who provide appropriate documentation and who are registered in Disability Services will receive appropriate accommodations. For further information, contact the Office of Disability Services at (615) 230-3472, online by visiting Disability Service's website, or visit the office in the Ramer Administration building, room 176.

LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW:

The last day to withdraw has been set by Admissions for this semester as XXXXX. After that date, students will no longer receive a grade of “W” on their transcripts. If you have a failing grade and drop the class after this date, you will receive an “F”. Further, a student who stops attending class and does not follow the college’s withdrawal procedures will remain on the class roll and the grade will be reported as “F”. A student is encouraged to meet with their advisor or instructor prior to dropping a course.

GRADE OF INCOMPLETE:

The “I” (Incomplete) indicates that the student has not completed the requirements for the course during the semester for extenuating and unavoidable circumstances. The mark of “I” will not be given unless the instructor is reasonably certain that it is possible for the student to complete the requirements for the course during the subsequent semester and receive a passing grade. All work must be completed (or an extension of the “I” requested) by one week before the first day of final exams for the next semester or the “I” will be converted to an F.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Volunteer State Community College, a Tennessee Board of Regents Institution, is an equal opportunity institution and ensures equal opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, age, sexual orientation, or status as a qualified veteran with a disability or veteran of the Vietnam era.

Affirmative Action Statement:

No person shall be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefit of or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity of the College because of race, color, national origin, age or handicap.

TITLE IX POLICY:

No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. 20 U.S.C. § 1681.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY AND CHEATING:

The College's definitions and procedures related to academic integrity, plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic dishonesty or misconduct, are in full force in this course and are incorporated into this syllabus by reference to the Student Handbook (found on the College Web page) under "Student Resources."

NOTE: Only the enrolled student for the course may log into the course. Allowing someone else to log into your course or logging into someone else’s course is considered to be academic misconduct and will result in the same responses as traditional classroom academic misconduct—failure for an assignment or failure for the course.