Syllabus

Students in South Florida will take these tests on FIU's MMC campus (the dates and times are below). Students outside South Florida must find a school, community college, or university in their locale where a proctor can administer the test on the same day (not necessarily at the same time) and fax or email the completed test to me. This site may help you find a testing center outside South Florida. I can also assist you in finding an acceptable proctor.

On test days, attendance is required. There are NO MAKEUP TESTS. If you miss a test and, in the opinion of the instructor, the absence is excusable, your final exam will count as two grades. If the absence is not excusable, you will receive a zero on the test missed. Be prepared to document your excuse with a traffic ticket, hospital bill, arrest form, etc. A doctor's note is not acceptable unless it says "(student's name) was unable to attend school on (date of test)." Tardiness is permitted on test days without penalty although you will have less time on the test than everyone else. If you are so late that someone has already turned in their test before you arrive, you will not be allowed to take the test.

NOTE: If you see a note posted saying that a test is canceled, make sure it is on FIU stationary and wait until the starting time of class before leaving.

All tests must be written using pencil. A calculator with a square root button is required. Graphing calculators are prohibited on tests.

Cell phones must be turned off during tests. The vibrate mode is not considered turned off. Cellular phones must not be visible to you or me. If they are on your belt, they are visible. If they are in your book bag or pocket, they are not. Violations of this policy will result in you having to put the cell phone in the hallway immediately outside the class. If you are afraid it will be stolen, you may choose to leave with it, but you will not be readmitted to the test and all unanswered test questions will be marked wrong.

This is an online course, which means most (if not all) of the course work will be conducted online. Expectations for performance in an online course are the same for a traditional course. In fact, online courses require a degree of self-motivation, self-discipline, and technology skills which can make these courses more demanding for some students.

Students are expected to:

• Review the how to get started information located in lesson 0
• Introduce yourself to the class during the first week by posting a self introduction in the appropriate discussion forum
• Interact online with Prof. Rosenthal and your peers
• Review and follow the course calendar
• Log in to the course 4 times per week
• Respond to emails within 1 day
• Submit MyLabsPlus homework by the corresponding deadline

The instructor will:

• Log in to the course 14 times per week
• Respond to discussion board postings within 1 day
• Respond to emails within 1 day
• Grade tests within 1 week of the test date

Adobe Connect is an online meeting room where you can interact with your professor and fellow students by sharing screens, sharing files, chatting, broadcasting live audio, and taking part in other interactive online activities. We will be utilizing this tool to conduct office hour and student-initiated study groups.

Office hours will be announced on Blackboard.

Requirements for using Adobe Connect:

1. Disable any window pop-up blocker.
2. Adobe Flash Player is required to successfully run your Adobe Connect meeting. You can test your computer to make sure your computer and network connections are properly configured to provide you with the best possible Adobe Connect meeting experience.
3. Use of a combination headset and microphone with USB connection is recommended to ensure quality sound and reduce technical difficulties

Reference Adobe Connect (Tutorials & Help) to learn about the tool, how to access your meeting rooms and recordings.