Be prepared to spend a minimum of 12 and a half hours a week outside of class where you will be learning, practicing, studying, reading, watching, etc. related to this class. The following lists an overview of what you should be doing each week:

• Read the sections from the textbook/eBook that are assigned for the week
• Watch the videos, if applicable
• TAKE NOTES on the video lessons, textbook, and learning objectives
• Print/view the Module Notes (blank copy) packet located in the Notes block at the top of each module.  Use this to practice the material you are learning.
• Attend all classes! Be engaged during the class, ask questions, participate, and be sure you are learning what is being taught. Take good notes.
• Print/view the Key to the Module Notes packet located in the same block to check your work.  These are very valuable resources that will help you with your assignments!
• Complete the homework assignments in MOER for the sections assigned that week
• Visit the free tutoring centers on campus virtually, attend virtual office hours, or message me through MOER if you have questions about homework

• Manage your time efficiently!  It is NOT advised to schedule all 12+ hours of the required time for this class in only 1-2 days a week.  We are typically covering multiple sections per week. 
• Ask questions & attend office hours if needed
• Visit the free tutoring centers virtually
• Stay on schedule!
• Revisit the video lessons, answer keys for notes, textbook, etc. for further clarification
• Use your tests and quizzes to review for the next test or quiz
• Manage your time efficiently!! This is so important that I listed it twice!!

Classroom Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) and its associated colleges are committed to providing equitable access to learning opportunities to students with documented disabilities (e.g. mental health, attentional, learning, chronic health, sensory, or physical). Each class/term/semester that a student is in need of academic adjustments/accommodations, the qualified student is required to work with the Disability Resources & Services Office (DRS) at their individual college(s). Contact with the DRS should be made as soon as possible to ensure academic needs are met in a reasonable time. New and returning students must request accommodations each semester through DRS Connect online services. To learn more about this easy process, please contact your local DRS office.

 If you have not yet established services through DRS, but have a temporary health condition or permanent disability that requires accommodations, you are welcome to contact DRS by using the information listed on the following webpage: https://district.maricopa.edu/consumer-information/disability-resources/contacts.  The DRS offers resources and coordinates reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities and/or temporary health conditions qualifying for accommodations/academic adjustments.  Reasonable accommodations are established through an interactive process between you, your faculty, and DRS; and only those academic adjustments/reasonable accommodations granted by the DRS are recognized by the college and District.  It is the policy and practice of the MCCCD to create inclusive and accessible learning environments consistent with federal and state law.

Addressing Incidents of Sexual Harassment/Assault, Dating/Domestic Violence, and Stalking

In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, MCCCD prohibits unlawful sex discrimination against any participant in its education programs or activities. The District also prohibits sexual harassment—including sexual violence—committed by or against students, District employees, and visitors to campus. As outlined in District policy, sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking are considered forms of "Sexual Misconduct" prohibited by District policy.

 District policy requires all college and District employees in a teaching, managerial, or supervisory role to report all incidents of Sexual Misconduct that come to their attention in any way, including but not limited to face-to-face conversations, a written class assignment or paper, class discussion, email, text, or social media post. Incidents of Sexual Misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator. MCCCD will provide on its Title IX Coordinators web page, a link to all the Title IX Coordinators in the district.  Reports may also be reported at:https://district.maricopa.edu/consumer-information/reporting.

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