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Students engaging in the following are subject to disciplinary sanctions outlined in the PVCC Catalog, Student Policies Section

• Acts of Dishonesty; examples include:
• Plagiarism
• Furnishing false information
• Falsifying records related to coursework
• Forgery, alteration, misuse of any college document
• Tampering with the election of any college-recognized official
• Disruption or obstruction of teaching, research, administration, disciplinary proceedings, or college activities.  An instructor can remove a student from class for disciplinary reasons.
• Physical abuse, verbal abuse, threats, intimidation, harassment, coercion and/or conduct that threatens the health or safety of any person.
• Attempted or actual theft
• Failure to comply with direction of college officials or law enforcement officers
• Unauthorized possession, duplication or use of keys to any college premises
• Violation of federal, state, or local laws on college campus or at college sponsored activities
• Use, possession or distribution of narcotics or other controlled substances
• Use, possession, or distribution of alcoholic beverages, or public intoxication
• Illegal or unauthorized possession of firearms, explosives, weapons, or dangerous chemicals
• Participation in a college demonstration that disrupts the normal operations of the college
• Obstruction of the free flow of pedestrian or vehicular traffic on college premises
• Conduct which is disorderly, lewd or indecent
• Theft or other abuse of computer time
• Abuse of the judicial system

Success in Online Math Classes

• Online math classes are not easier than taking the class in the classroom. If this was a traditional MAT142 class, we would meet 2 and a half hours per week in the classroom plus homework and outside class activities.  Students are expected to put in two to three hours of outside study time for each hour they are in the classroom.  That means at least 7 and a half hours per week. Remember how much time you are saving because you are not driving and then sitting in class.  Please do not take this class because you think taking it online will be easier.  The content is the same as a traditional math class. This class may be more convenient but it is not easier.  It will take more effort on your part.
• You will be expected to watch video lessons and example problems, read the textbook, take notes, keep an organized notebook, and practice what you learn by completing online assignments.  This course will require you to manage your time well and dedicate yourself to learning the concepts.  If you need help it is up to you to seek tutoring and keep your professor updated on your progress. 
• The main form of communication from me will be in the message center in and the announcements posted in the announcement folder in Moer, or by email.  You are responsible for reading all of the announcements. 
• Some students think that an online course will be “easier” than an on-ground course. In reality, succeeding at an online math course requires commitment, perseverance, good organizational skills and the ability to work on your own without a teacher reminding you of what’s due! You should expect to spend about 6-9 hours minimum each week on this class doing the following:
  1. Review the Learning Objectives for the chapter
  2. Read the assigned section in your textbook. Take notes as you read the textbook.
  3. Watch the assigned videos for the week. Take notes as you watch the videos.
  4. Complete any assignments (Discussions, Homework, Written Assignments) for the week.
  5. Complete any assessments (tests, midterm, final exam) for the week.
  6. Go over your completed assessments and review them paying special attention to any problems missed.
  7. Contact your instructor, or go to the tutoring center for any extra help needed to successfully complete the week’s assigned tasks

• All of the regular course work will be completed online.  Students enrolled in this course will use current technology in order to meet the requirements of this course. The use of technology includes computers, learning management system, content specific software, technology based instructional tools, and other technology resources.  The use of technology is to provide a flexible delivery method to online students and to enhance the learning of mathematics.  Students will be required to use Moer, web browsers, manage emails, and a variety of online learning tools.  You will be required to have an email account for this class and to check it regularly. 
• You will be required to gain access to MOER to complete all course work.   This is where all of the math assignments will be located.  There is no cost for this access, and it includes, videos, and an eBook. PVCC Canvas can be accessed here:  https://maricopa.instructure.com/login. Additional ways to contact me through email is located there.
• You must also have a valid email for this course.  You can use the Gmail account (maricopa.edu) through PVCC that all students have.  Please visit http://google.maricopa.edu  or view this video if you need help to activate this email account.  http://www.phoenixcollege.edu/current-students.   
• Your [email protected] email account is the official form of communication between PVCC and you. You are responsible for reading college messages and responding accordingly.
• You are responsible for reading all the announcements and emails that I send you.  You are also responsible for maintaining your own computer, email account and Internet Service Provider account.  
• The Paradise Valley campus has computer facilities in the Q Building and in the computer commons.  If you use these facilities it is your responsibility to plan around the building hours.
• A graphing calculator is required for the course.  The TI-84 will be used in class and in the videos.