College Algebra Syllabus PDF Spring 2025 - LONE STAR COLLEGE

Victory Campus College Algebra Syllabus College Mission Lone Star College-Houston North is a unique educational experience dedicated to putting students first and serving the community by advocating for and providing...

Victory Campus College Algebra Syllabus College Mission Lone Star College-Houston North is a unique educational experience dedicated to putting students first and serving the community by advocating for and providing opportunities that enrich lives. Table of Contents Instructor Contact Information Important Course Dates Course Information Department/Division Contacts Course Overview Accessing your course Online Getting Ready Other Important Policies Course Materials LSC-Houston North Student Resources Grade Determination Addendum Instructor Guidelines and Policies Instructor Contact Information Instructor: Reid,Elexus E-mail: [email protected] Office: Victory 104 Office Phone: N/A Website/Alternative Contact: N/A Student Hours: By appointment Course Information Course Title: College Algebra Course Subject Catalog.Section: MATH 1314.VD07 Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 48 Lecture + 0 Lab = 48 Total Term and Year: Spring 2025 (Regular Session) Class Days Times and Location: MW 8:30 AM – 09:50 AM VC 120 Course Syllabus «Course_Title» | «Term» LSC-Houston North Course Overview Catalog Description: In-depth study and applications of polynomial, rational, radical, absolute value, piecewise- defined, exponential and logarithmic functions, equations, inequalities, graphing skills and systems of equations using matrices. Additional topics such as sequences, series, probability, conics, and inverses may be included. Student Learning Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate and apply knowledge of properties of functions, including domain and range, operations, compositions, inverses and piecewise defined functions. 2. Apply graphing techniques. 3. Recognize, solve and apply systems of linear equations using matrices. 4. Solve other types of inequalities such as absolute value, polynomial, and rational inequalities. 5. Recognize, graph and apply polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, logarithmic and absolute value functions and solve related equations. 6. Evaluate all roots of higher degree polynomial and rational functions. Core Objectives: 1. Critical Thinking Skills (CT) - creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information 2. Communication Skills (COM) - effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral and visual communication 3. Empirical and Quantitative Skills (EQS) – the manipulation and analysis of numerical data or observable facts resulting in informed conclusions Getting Ready Prerequisites/Corequisites: MATH 0310 or placement by testing or concurrent enrollment in MATH 0314. Course Materials Required Text(s) and Materials Textbook Title: Beginning & Intermediate and College Algebra: A Corequisite Solution Edition #: 1st Author: Lial, Hornsby, McGinnis, Schneider, and Daniels Publisher: Pearson Year: 2019 ISBN-13: 9780135266724 Additional Requirements: Technology Requirements 1. Non-graphic, non-scientific (4-function) calculator 2. Scientific calculator 3. Graphic Calculators (TI 83, 84, or 85 are recommended) Course Syllabus «Course_Title» | «Term» LSC-Houston North  4. Graphing calculator (TI-83, TI-84, or TI 86 series recommended), free 90-day emulator download available at https://education.ti.com/en/downloads 5. Students will need access to a scanner to upload their homework assignments. Here are a few suggestions for scanner applications. CamScanner, Evernote Scannable, Genius Scanner 6. Please see the additional technology requirements listed below on page 7 Special Note Regarding Calculators, Cell Phones, and PDA’s Neither cell phones nor PDA’s can be used as calculators on exams. Calculators may be cleared before tests. In-Class Requirements: 1. A binder or spiral for lectures and in-class assignments. If preferred, students may use a digital binder or folder. Netiquette Statement Netiquette is a term used to describe the acceptable way of communicating electronically. Here are some basic rules we need to follow when communicating by email, text, and online class discussions. This is a short list but a good starting point. 1. Make sure you identify yourself clearly in all communications. 2. Use the subject line to clearly identify the subject of the message. 3. Avoid using all capital letters in your electronic message. This is equivalent to shouting in the online environment. 4. Respect other people’s time and privacy. 5. Always remember to spell check, when available Grade Determination Course Assessments Your grade will be determined by the following course requirements: Exams: There will be four-unit exams and a comprehensive final exam. Detailed explanations regarding each exam will be provided before each exam. All exams will be completed In-Person. You will have 80 minutes to complete each exam. You are permitted to use a TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator on the exam. Cell phone applications are NOT allowed. (Please keep all electronic devices silent in your backpack. Any electronic device that makes noise during an exam will result in the loss of 5 points on that test.) You may write on the exam. If you need scratch paper, please ask and I will provide you with some. Homework: The key to success in mathematics classes is practice. Homework assignments will be assigned from the textbook during class time. Homework will be submitted on D2L on the appropriate due date by 11:59pm. Details of the homework assignments given in class will NOT be posted in D2L. You MUST come to class! You are responsible for the homework assignments even if you miss class In-Class Assignment: In-class assignments include (but not limited to) stations, scavenger hunts, quizzes, exit tickets, and board work. These will be done in class. You must submit your work before the end of class (11:20am CST) for a grade. If an item is not received before the class ends, the student will receive a grade zero. Final Exam: : The final exam will be comprehensive and therefore cover all concepts studied in Chapters. The final exam will be given in class on Monday May 5 (8 am – 09:50 am). There will be no make-up exam if the final exam is missed. Course Syllabus «Course_Title» | «Term» LSC-Houston North  Your grade will be Details Percent of determined by the Final following Average Homework There will be 25 homework 20% assignments given in class. The lowest 5 will be dropped. In-Class Assignments There will be in-class assignments 20% including, but not limited to quizzes, stations, scavenger hunts, and board work. Exams There are 4 Unit Exams, grouped by 40% Chapter based content. Each EXAM is worth 10%. *Your final exam will replace any low scored Unit Exam Final Exam There is a cumulative Final Exam at the 20% end of the course covering the main content of each of the 7 chapters Total 100% Final Examinations: A final evaluation activity will occur during the last two days of the semester. The appropriate dean must approve any variation to this schedule. Letter Grade Assignment Letter Grade Final Average in Percent 90-100 A 80-89 B 70-79 C 60-69 D 59 or lower F Special Notes Regarding Final Grades There will be grades that are dropped or replaced in this class. Details regarding these assignments will be provided in D2L as the class progresses. Borderline grades will be rounded to the nearest letter grade, i.e., 89.5 is an “A” or a 59.6 would be a “D”. Course Syllabus «Course_Title» | «Term» LSC-Houston North Instructor Guidelines and Policies Communication Emails received will receive a response within 24-48 hours. Late Work & Make Up Assessments 1. In- Class Assignments: There will be no make-up for in-class assignments. 2. Exams: Students will be allowed to make-up only one unit exam (Exams 1 – 4). If one exam is missed, the student is required to request a make-up exam within 48 hours by email. At that time, a make-up date will be assigned. If a request is not received within 48 hours, a zero will be assigned. If two or more exams are missed, zeros will be given for those exams. There will be no make-up for the Final Exam. 3. Homework: The grade for homework assignments given from the textbook will be lowered by half (50%) if your homework is late. After the 3rd day of your homework being late you will be given a grade of zero. Instructor Policy Students are expected to participate during class meeting times. Important Course Dates Course Start Monday, January 13, 2025 Course End Sunday, May 11, 2025 Official Day of Record (ODR) Monday, January 27, 2025 Midpoint Day of Record (MDR) Monday, March 24, 2025 Withdrawal “W” Deadline: Tuesday, April 1, 2025 Final Exam or Final Project Date Final Exam Schedule | (lonestar.edu) College Closures (Holidays) Monday, January 20, 2025 - Monday, January 20, 2025 - Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Monday, March 10, 2025 - Sunday, March 16, 2025 - Spring Break Friday, April 18, 2025 - Sunday, April 20, 2025 - Spring Holiday Department/Division Contacts Lead Faculty: Julayne Sallay | 281-260-3109 | [email protected] Department Chair: Casandra Wright | 832-782-5125 | [email protected] Instructional Dean: Heather Davis | 832-782-5111 | [email protected] Syllabus Disclaimer It is the instructor’s right to modify the course policies and schedule as necessary to meet the course learning outcomes, therefore, this syllabus is subject to change. Course Syllabus «Course_Title» | «Term» LSC-Houston North Course Calendar This calendar is subject to change Week Activities & Class Day HW due date Objectives and Details Number Assignments Covered 1 Introduction Syllabus Quiz 01/13/25 CA 1.3 Complex Numbers 01/13/25 01/26/25 CA 1.4 Quadratic Equations 01/15/25 01/26/25 CA 1.5 Applications of Quadratic 01/15/25 01/26/25 Equations MLK HOLIDAY 01/20/25 CA 1.6 Other Types of Equations 01/22/25 01/26/25 Official Day of Record 01/27/25 (ODR) CA 1.7 Inequalities 01/27/25 02/02/25 CA 1.8 Absolute Value Equations & 01/29/25 02/02/25 Inequalities Exam 1 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8 02/03/24 CA 2.1 Rectangular Coordinates & 02/05/25 02/09/25 Graphs CA 2.2 Circles 02/05/25 02/09/25 CA 2.3 Functions 02/10/25 02/16/25 CA 2.5 Equations of Lines 02/12/25 02/16/25 CA 2.6 Graphs of Basic Functions 02/17/25 02/23/25 CA 2.7 Graphing Techniques 02/19/25 02/23/25 CA 2.8 Function Operations and 02/24/28 02/25/25 Compositions Exam 2 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8 02/26/25 CA 3.1 Quadratic Functions 03/03/25 03/16/25 CA 3.2 Synthetic Division 03/05/25 03/16/25 CA 3.3 Zeros of Polynomials 03/05/25 03/16/25 SPRING BREAK 03/10/25 – 03/16/25 CA 3.4 Graphing Polynomial 03/23/25 03/17/25 Functions CA 3.5 Rational Functions 03/19/25 03/23/25 Midpoint Day of Record 03/24/25 (MDR) Exam 3 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 03/26/25 CA 4.1 Inverse Functions 03/31/25 04/06/25 Withdrawal “W” Deadline 04/01/25 CA 4.2 Exponential Functions 04/02/25 04/06/25 CA 4.3 Logarithmic Functions 04/07/25 04/13/25 Evaluating Logarithms & 04/13/25 CA 4.4 04/09/25 Change-of-Base Theorem Course Syllabus «Course_Title» | «Term» LSC-Houston North  Exponential & Logarithmic 04/16/25 CA 4.5 04/14/25 Equations Exam 4 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5 04/16/25 SPRING HOLIDAY 04/18/25-04/20/25 CA 5.1 Systems of Linear Equations 04/21/25 04/27/25 Matrix Solutions of Linear 04/27/25 CA 5.2 04/23/25 Systems FINAL BINGO or JEOPARDY EXAM 04/28/25 REVIEW FINAL BINGO or EXAM JEOPARDY 04/30/25 REVIEW 16 FINAL Chapters 1-5 05/05/25 EXAM Course Syllabus «Course_Title» | «Term» LSC-Houston North  Accessing your course Online Resource Description & Link Online Course MyLonestar (https://my.lonestar.edu) Students’ main point of access for Lone Star College business and academic Access services is the MyLonestar portal at My Lonestar Website Lone https://my.lonestar.edu. There is support on the login page if you have forgotten your LSC username or password. Once logged in, the link to your online course can be found via the LSC-Online tile on the homepage. D2L Brightspace Access This course is hosted by the Desire2Learn (D2L) Brightspace learning management system and can be accessed from the class login link on the Lone Star College website or the direct web address D2L Lonstar's Online Learning Website https://d2l.lonestar.edu. You will need a Lone Star College username and password. Online Student If this is your first online course at Lone Star College, you will be required to complete a short online student orientation course in D2L to help familiarize you Orientation with the system before being allowed to access your course. Technology In our efforts to prepare students for a changing world, students may be expected to utilize computer technology while enrolled in classes, certificate, and/or degree Requirements programs within Lone Star College. The specific requirements for this course are listed below: Access to a dependable computer with Internet connectivity Internet browser (Latest version of Chrome, Firefox, Edge or Safari) Office tools such as Microsoft Office Online (Office 365 is available for free through the college) Headset and/or mic and speakers The Office of The OTS Service Desk is your first point of contact when in need of urgent Technology assistance. Contact the Service Desk 24x7, 365 days a year at 832.813.6600 or 1.866.614.5014 or email [email protected]. Services Virtual Learning Links to technical support and helpful guides can be found at VLAC Lonestar's Online Education Student Help Portal https://vlac.lonestar.edu. Assistance Center Course Syllabus «Course_Title» | «Term» LSC-Houston North  Other Important Policies Policy Description & Link Plagiarism Plagiarism is presenting the academic or written work of another person, website, blog, etc. as your own work. Plagiarism, whether intentional or unintentional, is a serious offense in all disciplines (e.g., Math, Science, History, Government, etc.) and can be grounds for corrective actions that may include: failing the assignment for which the plagiarism was committed failing the course being dropped from the course and/or expelled from the college Deliberate acts of plagiarism exist when a student: borrows previously written work from someone uses a paper he/she has previously written for another class seeks assistance from others without the instructor’s permission buys or takes a previously written paper from someone else, or uses a source without appropriate documentation uses computer software such as PhotoMath or Mathway to solve assigned math problems Once an assignment and proper citation has been explained, it is the student’s responsibility to: document direct quoted material properly document summarized or paraphrased material properly document reproduced images properly include in-text citations include a citation page Attendance Federal Legislation requires Lone Star College to verify attendance for students who receive financial aid each semester. If you are receiving financial aid, you must participate in an academically related activity in each course by Official Day of Record (ODR) of the enrolled semester. Non- If you do not attend class or participate in an academically related activity by the Attendance Official Day of Record (ODR), you will be dropped from your course and may lose financial eligibility for the semester. Any financial aid funds disbursed to you or your Drop (NA) account must be returned to the U.S. Department of Education. Course Syllabus «Course_Title» | «Term» LSC-Houston North  Academically Academically related activities include, but are not limited to, physically Related attending a class where there is an opportunity for direct interaction between the instructor and students; initiating contact with a faculty member to ask a question Activities (FSA about the academic subject studied in the course; participating in an online HB Sept.2019) discussion about academic matters; submitting an academic assignment; taking an exam, an interactive tutorial or computer-assisted instruction; or attending a study group that is assigned by the school. Academically related activities do NOT include activities where a student may be present, but not academically engaged, such as logging into an online class without active participation, participating in academic counseling or advisement, living in institutional housing, or participating in the school’s meal plan. In a distance education context, logging into an online class is not sufficient by itself to demonstrate academic attendance by the student. A student must participate in class or otherwise be engaged in an academically related activity, such as but not limited to, contributing to an online discussion or contacting a faculty member to ask a course-related question via approved communication channels. Completion of an online orientation or syllabus quiz constitutes attendance. Withdrawal Withdrawal from the course after the official day of record and prior to the “W” Policy Day will result in a final grade of “W” on your transcript. You are strongly encouraged to meet with your professor prior to withdrawing from a course to consider all options. No credit will be awarded for a course earning a “W.” If you stop attending class, you must withdraw at the registration office prior to “W” day. If you stop attending class and do not officially withdraw by Tuesday, April 1, 2025, you will receive whatever grade is calculated based on your completion rate, which could result in an “F” for the course. Six Drop Rule Students who enrolled in Texas public institutions of higher education as first-time college students during the Fall 2007 term or later are subject to section 51.907 of the Texas Education Code, which states that an institution of higher education may not permit a student to drop (withdraw with a grade of “W”) from more than six courses, including courses that a transfer student has previously dropped at other Texas public institutions of higher education that have already been counted against their six drop limit (links to Lone Star College Course Drops Page). Students should fully understand this drop limit before they drop any course. Please see a Counselor or Advisor in our Student Services area for additional information and assistance. Dropping a developmental and/or ESOL course does not count against the six drop limit. Course Syllabus «Course_Title» | «Term» LSC-Houston North  LSC - Houston North Student Resources Resource Website/Contact Information Advising & Lone Star College provides Advisors and Counselors to support students Counseling achieve academic success. Counseling services are available to students who are experiencing difficulty with academic issues, selection of college major, career planning, disability accommodations, or personal issues. Your assigned Area of Study Advisor will be available to assist with course, degree, transfer, and graduation planning. Please contact your advisor or reach out to our General Advising email at [email protected] or visit any of our four LSC-Houston North locations. CARE PROGRAM The Community Assistance Resource for Everyone (C.A.R.E.) Program provides non-academic student support that includes food pantries and monthly food distributions, textbook assistance, and emergency aid. Through the C.A.R.E. Program students may access CARE bags daily and include snack items; as well as CARE packages weekly which include canned goods, detergent, toiletries, and other household items. Please visit Bit.ly/hncare to access the student assistance request form. For specific questions, please contact HN- [email protected] Bookstore You are able to purchase your textbooks online. To do so, go to the following link: https://www.lonestar.edu/bookstore.htm. Then, you will be able to find your books under the “Finding Your Textbooks” section Community in Communities In Schools of Houston (CIS) is a non-profit organization that Schools (CIS) provides supportive services to students at Lone Star College-Houston North campuses. The mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Each campus has a social service provider who delivers a wide variety of programming including supportive guidance & counseling, community agency referrals (basic needs, medical care, emergency assistance), career development, and more. All services are free and walk-ins are welcome. If you need assistance, please contact: https://www.lonestar.edu/CIS.htm Fairbanks Campus – Julian Barnwell-Joseph, 832-782-5140, Office 222C, [email protected] Fallbrook campus – Chantee Kazeem, (281) 836-9561, Office 210, [email protected] Greenspoint campus – Adrianna Cedilla, (281) 260-3820, Office 109.4, [email protected] Victory campus – Leeah Fleming, (281) 810-5659, Office 104B, [email protected] Disability Services Disability Services (DS) assists students by determining and recommending & appropriate academic support services. A student requesting accommodations for a disability must contact the Disability Services office to Accommodations register for services. For all Houston North campuses, students may contact (ADA) Marilyn Martin ([email protected]) at the Office of Student Disabilities. Her office is located in room 314.09 (Greenspoint Center) and room 104I (Victory Center) and may be contacted at 281.260.3522. Course Syllabus «Course_Title» | «Term» LSC-Houston North  Library HN has a library at each of its four campuses! LSC Libraries support the Services educational experience by providing a variety of resources, services, and programs. For a full list of services provided by the Library, please visit the Library Services: Students page. Below are the locations of each campus’ library HN has a library at each of its four campuses! LSC Libraries support the educational experience by providing a variety of resources, services, and programs. For a full list of services provided by the Library, please visit the Library Services: Students page. Below are the locations of each campus’ library. The Greenspoint Campus Library is located on the first floor in room 100. The Fairbanks Campus Library is located on the first floor in room 115. The Fallbrook Campus Library is located on the second floor in room 202. The Victory Campus Library is located on the first floor in room 107. All four of the LSC Houston North campuses are open for students and community members to come and enjoy a safe open space for learning and gaining a variety of knowledge from the resources we have available. All campuses provide information resources for college students and the community. They house computers that can be used for research and coursework. Students may also request materials from campus libraries and pick them up in the Learning Commons. Librarians are available to assist with research in-person or online. Tutors are also available virtually or in person at each campus. We tutor Math and English at every campus. Writing and Chemistry tutoring is available at Fairbanks. Due to shifting schedules, please contact [email protected] for hours and availability. For More Information, please access the links below: Hours & LSC Libraries Student Library Services: Contact Resources Student Page Information For Library Service hours and contact information, visit https://www.lonestar.edu/hnlibrary. For more information, visit Student Resources at Lone Star College Houston North HN has a library at each of its four campuses! LSC Libraries support the educational experience by providing a variety of resources, services, and programs. For a full list of services provided by the Library, please visit the Library Services: Students page. Course Syllabus Below are the locations«Course_Title» of each campus’ | «Term» library. LSC-Houston North The Greenspoint Campus Library is located on the first floor in room 100. The Fairbanks Campus Library is located on the first floor in room 115.  ADDENDUM Lone Star College Services, Policies, and Resources Lone Star College For other important dates associated with semester, such as holidays and Academic final exams, please visit the academic calendar at: Lone Star College Online Academic Calendar http://www.lonestar.edu/academic- Calendar calendar.htm Student Support One of our cultural beliefs is Student Focused, which means Lone Star Services College is committed to your success. If you are experiencing challenges achieving your goals academically or personally, please know that Lone Star College has resources to support you. The table below lists the support services available to students. Additional resources may be found on the Student Resources page. Student Service Description & Link Advising & Lone Star College provides Advisors and Counselors to support students achieve academic success. Counseling Disability Services & Disability Services (DS) assists students by determining and recommending appropriate academic support services. A student requesting Accommodations accommodations for a disability must contact the Disability Services (ADA) office to register for services. Library LSC Libraries support the educational experience by providing a variety of resources, services, and programs. For a full list of services provided by the Library, please visit the Library Services: Students page. Testing Centers Lone Star College Testing Centers provide a variety of testing services to students. For more information on Testing Center services and locations, please visit the Testing Centers page. Tutoring & Learning Tutoring and learning support services are available to students throughout the Lone Star College system. Detailed information is provided Centers on the Tutoring and Learning Center pages. Veteran Services Please visit the Veteran Services page for more information on advising and financial services. More Student For a comprehensive list of services offered by Lone Star College, please visit the main Student Services page. Services Student Success The Student Success Institute is an advising and mentoring program at Lone Star College designed to help students connect to the campus and Institute reach key academic milestones as they pursue their academic goals. For more information, visit Student Success Institute website http://www.lonestar.edu/StudentSuccessInstitute.htm. Course Syllabus «Course_Title» | «Term» LSC-Houston North  Lone Star College Students are encouraged to read the Student Handbook and LSC Catalog for Policies a comprehensive list of college guidelines, policies, and procedures. Prominent policies and their corresponding links are provided in the table below. The following is a link to all LSC policies listed in the table: https://www.lonestar.edu/syllabus-policies. Policy Description & Link Academic Integrity & Lone Star College promotes the importance of personal and academic Dishonesty honesty from its students, instructors, and faculty members as defined in the College’s Academic Integrity and Dishonesty Policy. Detailed information for students can be found in the Academic Integrity brochure. Student Code of Lone Star College students are expected to follow the Student Code of Conduct Conduct. Violation of conduct policies can result disciplinary action, up to and including suspension. Course Withdrawal & Undergraduate students enrolling as first-time in college students at a public Six Course Drop Limit institution of higher education in Texas will be limited to a total of six dropped courses during their entire undergraduate career. Lone Star College uses the term “withdrawal” to refer to a dropped course. Withdrawals occur between the official day of record (ODR) and the posted withdrawal “W” day for the course. Withdrawing from a course will result in a grade of “W” on the official transcript. Drops/withdrawals prior to the official date are not considered "dropped" courses and are not posted on the transcript. No credit will be awarded for a course earning a “W.” It is the student’s responsibility to withdraw prior to the course’s “W” date. Lack of attendance does not constitute as a withdrawal. Course Evaluation Course evaluations are the students’ opportunity to provide feedback about their experience in the course. The evaluation questionnaire can be accessed through “Links” under the Student menu in MyLonestar. Academic Appeals An academic appeal is a formal request brought by a student to change a grade or to challenge a penalty imposed for violation of standards of academic integrity. A request to change a grade or to challenge a penalty must be made within twelve months of the action. Detailed information can be found on the College’s Academic Complaint and Appeal Process page. Family Educational The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a Federal law that Rights and Privacy Act protects the privacy of student education records. Under FERPA, records may (FERPA) not be released without consent of the student. Additionally, Lone Star College is permitted to release certain “directory information” without student consent. Detailed information and consent form may be found on the Syllabus Policy page. Title IX Title IX is Federal legislation that helps protect individuals from discrimination, including but not limited to, acts of harassment and violence, based on sex in education programs or activities. Lone Star College strives to create and provide a safe and supportive learning environment for all students following the guidelines under Title IX. Detailed information can be found on the College’s Title IX page. Course Syllabus «Course_Title» | «Term» LSC-Houston North  College Safety & Lone Star College is committed to providing a safe environment Security in which to learn, study, and work. The LSC Police Department provides information and resources related to the College’s safety and emergency procedures. Campus Carry Lone Star College has established rules and regulations regarding enforcement of the Texas “Campus Carry” law. LSC prohibits concealed carry in some areas of LSC campuses, known as exclusion zones. Detailed information can be found on the LSC Campus Carry page. Early Alert Intervention A professor may submit a Student/Mentee ALERT for any student if the professor believes a student needs additional motivation to achieve academic success. Forms may be submitted for both personal or academic reasons including (but not limited to) fluctuations in attendance, sudden changes in behavior, low scores, plagiarism, violation of class or campus rules, and more. Such intervention is not meant to harass, but to ensure academic success. Computer Virus Computer viruses are, unfortunately, a fact of life. Using flash drives on more Protection than one computer creates the possibility of infecting additional computers and flash drives with computer viruses. This exposes college computers, personal computers, and any other computers to potentially damaging viruses. The college has aggressive anti-virus procedures in place to protect its computers but cannot guarantee that a virus might not temporarily infect one of its machines. It is your responsibility to protect all computers under your control and use and ensure that each flash drive you use, wherever you use it, has been scanned with anti-virus software. Internet and E-mail LSCS provides computing and network resources. You are encouraged to use the computers, software packages, and electronic mail (e-mail) for educational or System-related activities and to facilitate the efficient exchange of useful information. The equipment, software, and network capacities provided through the district computer services are the property of the System. Use of the equipment and networks is to comport with the policies and procedures of the System and access may be denied to any student who fails to comply with the System’s policies and procedures regarding its use. Access to the System’s e-mail and similar electronic communications systems are a privilege, and certain responsibilities accompany that privilege. All users are expected to demonstrate the same level of ethical and professional manner as is required in face-to-face or written communications. Threatening, anonymous, or forged messages will be treated as a violation of this policy. Software Piracy Law strictly prohibits unauthorized copying of software purchased by Lone Star College-Houston North for use in laboratories. Lone Star College-Houston North administration will take appropriate disciplinary action against anyone violating copyright laws. Course Syllabus «Course_Title» | «Term» LSC-Houston North  Equal Opportunity Lone Star College is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in Statement education and employment. Lone Star College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, nationality or ethnicity in its programs and activities. Lone Star Colleges strive to provide an excellent learning environment free from harassment or intimidation directed at any person’s race, color, gender, religion, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, nationality or ethnicity. Any form of harassment will not be tolerated. Guidelines for Children of students may not enter the classroom, even for brief visits, without the Children of College instructor’s prior express written permission and may never enter lab areas. See Board Policy Section II.D.2.04 and Section II.D.2.06 (Links to Lone Star College Students "Community use of College Premises" Page) for more information. Course Syllabus «Course_Title» | «Term» LSC-Houston North