As an online course, this will begin on 1/20/25; content in the first module may be viewed on 1/13/25. All course materials are provided in the modules within Buzz. Please note tha... As an online course, this will begin on 1/20/25; content in the first module may be viewed on 1/13/25. All course materials are provided in the modules within Buzz. Please note that course assignments are determined by the Course Outline, not only by the assignments that populate in the Buzz to-do list. I do my best to make them match, but there are occasions when I am not able to have the entire semester’s assignments open when the course opens at the beginning of the semester. For this reason, you should default to consulting the Course Outline if you wish to see all the activities assigned throughout the semester. Grades See the Requirements section below for details about the assignments in these grading categories. Please note that this is a pass/fail (credit or no credit) course. A cumulative grade of no lower than 70% must be earned in order to receive credit for the course. Note: Two items (the Project SAILS Assessment and the Plagiarism Tutorial/Quiz) must be completed in order to receive a passing grade for this course. The weights above show the proportion each category of assignments has on the final grade. Requirements This 0-credit-hour (pass/fail) class will require an average of 22 hours of work during the semester. See below for a general estimation of how that time will be distributed. Accommodations It is GBS’s policy to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. Consistent with the requirements of the ADA, opportunities afforded generally to our students are equally afforded to students with disabilities. We are committed to providing appropriate academic adjustments and auxiliary aids and services necessary to afford an individual with a disability an equal opportunity to participate in our programs. AI platforms (like ChatGPT, Claude, Grammarly) may not be used in this course without written permission from the course instructor. If permission is given for AI to be used for a specific purpose (to help with grammar or spelling) or for a specific assignment, students must give written acknowledgement in their assignment submission of a) their usage of AI and b) which platform was used. Failure to seek and receive permission from the course instructor as well as failure to provide written acknowledgement of AI use within their assignment submission may result in grade reduction and/or be considered to be Academic Misconduct (see policies and procedures linked above). An important part of each student’s communication is their contribution to the learning environment. Each student is expected to contribute to an environment conducive to the learning of all students. This contribution includes, but is not limited to: 1. Respecting the opinions of others. 2. Being prepared to participate actively and in a timely manner. 3. Taking responsibility for your learning and progress in the course. 4. Seeking help from the instructor as needed. Course Extensions No extensions will be given for this course except in the case of extreme extenuating circumstances - i.e. death in the immediate family or severe illness. Extensions in this case should be made by emailing me in a timely manner for consideration on a case-by-case basis. Late Work Students should complete each module’s assignments by the due dates listed in order to remain on pace with the course and receive full credit for the activities. Assignments submitted more than 14 days (2 weeks) past the due date generally will not be accepted. The 14 day grace period does not apply after the scheduled semester ends. Exceptions to the 14 day grace period must be approved in advance (exceptions in dire and extraordinary circumstances may be made but should not be assumed): to request permission to turn something in late, you must email me. Late work will automatically receive a 10% grade deduction. Read more