ENL1726
Symbols, Text and Meaning
Course Outline
2021-2022
- Pre-requisite(s)
- N/A
- Co-requisite(s)
- N/A
- Prepared by
- Heidi Upson Ferris
- Approved by
- Katherine Root, Academic Chair, Business Administration
- Approval date
- Wednesday, July 21, 2021
- Normative hours
- 42.00
- Grading system
- A+ Through F
| Applicable Program(s) | Level | Core/Elective |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Programs | Multiple Levels | Multiple Core/Elective |
Course Description
Symbols and text are used to express, evoke, and manipulate an entire range of human emotions and reactions. In this interactive, discussion-based course, students will explore historical and contemporary approaches to using symbols, text, and language in conceptual and contemporary art, graphic design and advertising, poetry and lyrics, and in online technology. Through discussion, analysis, informal debate, and critical thinking, students will explore how symbols and text influence individuals, society and culture.
General Education Theme Area(s)
This is a General Education course that supports learning in the following theme area(s): Arts in Society
Essential Employability Skills
This course contributes to your program by helping you achieve the following Essential Employability Skills:
| EES 1 | Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken and visual form that fulfills the purpose and meets the needs of the audience. (T, A) |
|---|---|
| EES 2 | Respond to written, spoken or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication. (T, A) |
| EES 7 | Analyze, evaluate and apply relevant information from a variety of sources. (A) |
| EES 8 | Show respect for diverse opinions, values, belief systems and contributions of others. (T, A) |
| EES 9 | Interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals. (A) |
Course Learning Outcomes / Elements of Performance
When you have earned credit for this course, you will have demonstrated the ability to:
1. Summarize the influence of signs and symbols on individuals, society, and culture.
2. Evaluate the use of symbols, text, and language in advertising and mass media to affect consumer choices.
3. Critique the influence of text in fine art beginning in the late 1800s and ending with contemporary conceptual art.
4. Compare and contrast specific text and language changes that have been made to poetry and lyrics over the past 100 years.
5. Interpret the impact of online technology on individuals, society, and culture.
6. Create a symbols and text-based visual art project to demonstrate the impact symbols and text have on individuals, society, and culture.
Pre-defined Evaluation / Earning Credit
The following list provides evidence of this course's learning achievements and the outcomes they validate:
Assignment(s) (40%)
Validates Outcomes: CLO 1, CLO 2, CLO 3, CLO 4, EES 1, EES 2, EES 7, EES 8, EES 9
Discussion Forum (15%)
Validates Outcomes: CLO 1, CLO 2, CLO 3, CLO 4, EES 1, EES 7, EES 8
Project(s) (20%)
Validates Outcomes: CLO 1, CLO 6, EES 1, EES 7
Online Activity(ies)/Assignment(s) (25%)
Validates Outcomes: CLO 1, CLO 2, CLO 3, CLO 4, CLO 5, EES 1, EES 2, EES 7, EES 8
Learning Resources
- Online articles and journals
- Videos
- Online magazines
- Online newspapers
- Internet searches
Learning Activities
- Individual reading and research
- Experiential exercises and activities
- Review of symbols, text, and language in visual art
- Small and large group discussions
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
Students who wish to apply for Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) need to demonstrate competency at a post-secondary level in all outlined course learning outcomes. Evidence of learning achievement for PLAR candidates includes:
- Portfolio
Other Information
Grade Scheme
| Final Grade | Mark Equivalent | Numeric Value | Final Grade | Mark Equivalent | Numeric Value |
| A+ | 90% - 100% | 4.0 | A | 85% - 89% | 3.8 |
| A- | 80% - 84% | 3.6 | B+ | 77% - 79% | 3.3 |
| B | 73% - 76% | 3.0 | B- | 70% - 72% | 2.7 |
| C+ | 67% - 69% | 2.3 | C | 63% - 66% | 2.0 |
| C- | 60% - 62% | 1.7 | D+ | 57% - 59% | 1.4 |
| D | 53% - 56% | 1.2 | D- | 50% - 52% | 1.0 |
| F | 0% - 49% | 0 | FSP | 0 | 0 |
Course Related Information
Program Information
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Theory Evaluation:
Theory evaluation is conducted by the Professor and submitted to the final grade roll-up.
- Theory attendance, in-class quizzes and tests may be a part of the course requirements. This will be identified by your professor and is unique to each individual course.
- All students are encouraged to prepare before class, attend class regularly, and actively participate while in class to enrich their learning experience.
- Policy AA42 outlines the requirements for posting class notes or information to Brightspace. Any such information made available by professors is done solely to assist students in understanding the material presented and is not intended to replace attendance to theory class.
- Any and all information presented in class is considered testable material, be it presented verbally, written on the whiteboard, on-screen, or in a document - whether students were in attendance or not.
- It remains the student's responsibility to attend class, listen and take adequate notes, as needed.
Lab Evaluation:
Lab evaluation is conducted by the Lab Professor and submitted to the final grade roll-up. In this program, the following criteria may be required in order to obtain a non-zero lab mark:
- Satisfactory attendance and participation in the lab.
- N.B: lab attendance requirements will be identified by your Professor and is specific to each individual course.
- Satisfactory workmanship and behavior in the lab.
- Satisfactory adherence to rules prescribed for the lab facility.
- Being properly equipped & prepared for lab work prior to attending the lab.
- N.B: coming to your lab period without the required equipment/tools or being prepared may result in you being marked as absent, at your professor's discretion.
- Timely completion of individual labs and required work therein on the student’s assigned lab computer, as prescribed by lab handouts.
- Late submission or extended deadlines may be afforded, along with associated penalties - these will be identified by your professor and are specific to each individual course.
- Work done outside of the lab environment may not be counted, unless indicated otherwise by your lab teacher.
The Lab Professor reserves the right to suspend or deny access to the lab at any time if the above criteria are not being met. No allowances are made in the course for students whose access in the lab are suspended or denied.
Final Examination:
All students are expected to write the final exam. There are no provisions for “making up” a missed final exam.
The final examination schedule can be found in ACSIS about 1 1/2 months prior to final assessment week. The College takes precautions to avoid conflicts with other courses from the same academic level. However, if you note a conflict, it is your responsibility to alert both professors of the issue in order to come up with appropriate alternative arrangements. You must inform the professors no later than one week before final exam week begins. If, for any reason, an alternative cannot be found, make your program coordinator aware so they may assist in finding a solution.
Program Progression Requirements
A Learning Contract is an understanding between the student and College to pass the indicated course(s) and/or earn a Term GPA of at least 1.70. It also documents what is required of the student to return to good Academic Standing. A student must be in Good Academic Standing in order to graduate from this program (AA39: Program Progression and Graduation Requirements).
In this program, any student who falls into the following categories, will be issued a Learning Contract:
- Fails or Withdraws once from: CST8182; CST8207; CST8202.
- Fails and/or withdraws twice from any course in the program.
- A Term Grade-Point Average (GPA) falls below 1.70.
Level 1 students who are unsuccessful in two or more core courses (CST8182; CST8207; CST8202) will be temporarily withdrawn from the program and must reapply through OCAS or, if International, the IEC. Upon readmission to the program, these students will also be issued a learning contract and must meet with the Academic Advisor prior to return.
Required:
This program is part of the Bring Your Own Device (laptop) program initiative at Algonquin College. Students are required to have a functioning laptop at all lecture and lab classes. The specifications for the required laptop and additional information about the BYOD program initiative can be found at http://www.algonquincollege.com/byod
0150X03FWO - Computer Systems Technician
Theory Evaluation:
Theory evaluation is conducted by the Professor and submitted to the final grade roll-up.
- Theory attendance, in-class quizzes and tests may be a part of the course requirements. This will be identified by your professor and is unique to each individual course.
- All students are encouraged to prepare before class, attend class regularly, and actively participate while in class to enrich their learning experience.
- Policy AA42 outlines the requirements for posting class notes or information to Brightspace. Any such information made available by professors is done solely to assist students in understanding the material presented and is not intended to replace attendance to theory class.
- Any and all information presented in class is considered testable material, be it presented verbally, written on the whiteboard, on-screen, or in a document - whether students were in attendance or not.
- It remains the student's responsibility to attend class, listen and take adequate notes, as needed.
Lab Evaluation:
Lab evaluation is conducted by the Lab Professor and submitted to the final grade roll-up. In this program, the following criteria may be required in order to obtain a non-zero lab mark:
- Satisfactory attendance and participation in the lab.
- N.B: lab attendance requirements will be identified by your Professor and is specific to each individual course.
- Satisfactory workmanship and behavior in the lab.
- Satisfactory adherence to rules prescribed for the lab facility.
- Being properly equipped & prepared for lab work prior to attending the lab.
- N.B: coming to your lab period without the required equipment/tools or being prepared may result in you being marked as absent, at your professor's discretion.
- Timely completion of individual labs and required work therein on the student’s assigned lab computer, as prescribed by lab handouts.
- Late submission or extended deadlines may be afforded, along with associated penalties - these will be identified by your professor and are specific to each individual course.
- Work done outside of the lab environment may not be counted, unless indicated otherwise by your lab teacher.
The Lab Professor reserves the right to suspend or deny access to the lab at any time if the above criteria are not being met. No allowances are made in the course for students whose access in the lab are suspended or denied.
Final Examination:
All students are expected to write the final exam. There are no provisions for “making up” a missed final exam.
The final examination schedule can be found in ACSIS about 1 1/2 months prior to final assessment week. The College takes precautions to avoid conflicts with other courses from the same academic level. However, if you note a conflict, it is your responsibility to alert both professors of the issue in order to come up with appropriate alternative arrangements. You must inform the professors no later than one week before final exam week begins. If, for any reason, an alternative cannot be found, make your program coordinator aware so they may assist in finding a solution.
Program Progression Requirements
A Learning Contract is an understanding between the student and College to pass the indicated course(s) and/or earn a Term GPA of at least 1.70. It also documents what is required of the student to return to good Academic Standing. A student must be in Good Academic Standing in order to graduate from this program (AA39: Program Progression and Graduation Requirements).
In this program, any student who falls into the following categories, will be issued a Learning Contract:
- Fails or Withdraws once from: CST8182; CST8207; CST8202.
- Fails and/or withdraws twice from any course in the program.
- A Term Grade-Point Average (GPA) falls below 1.70.
Level 1 students who are unsuccessful in two or more core courses (CST8182; CST8207; CST8202) will be temporarily withdrawn from the program and must reapply through OCAS or, if International, the IEC. Upon readmission to the program, these students will also be issued a learning contract and must meet with the Academic Advisor prior to return.
Required:
This program is part of the Bring Your Own Device (laptop) program initiative at Algonquin College. Students are required to have a functioning laptop at all lecture and lab classes. The specifications for the required laptop and additional information about the BYOD program initiative can be found at http://www.algonquincollege.com/byod
0208X01FWO - Hospitality - Hotel & Rest. Ops. Mgmt.
Professors will determine and communicate to students the due date and time (ex. before class starts, end of class, end of day with time specified). Late assignments, whether individual or team, are subject to a grading penalty, except in a case of a documented emergency or special circumstance brought to the attention of the professor well in advance of the due date. Special circumstances are subject to the approval of the professor. The School of Hospitality and Tourism will impose a 10% penalty per day on assignments submitted late online (electronic) and assignments that are required to be submitted in hard copies. The penalty for late assessments in practical labs is determined at the Program level and they will be clearly articulated in your course outline.
0336X01FWO - Computer Programming
Program Progression Policies
It is very important to everyone at Algonquin College that students are registered in the programs that best fit their skills, abilities and interests to enable the realization of their goals. As such, the following progression policies are in place in the Computer Programming program to help ensure this:
- Through careful analysis of student grades over several years, the following courses have been identified as key indicators that students will successfully graduate from the program: CST8116 Introduction to Computer Programming, MAT8001C Technical Math for Computer Science and CST8284 Object Oriented Programming (Java). Students who fail these courses will be issued a Learning Contract and given one more opportunity to register for and pass the course. Students who fail any other course in the program will be given two more opportunities to register for and pass the course.
- Level 1 students who fail any two of the following courses will be required to re-apply to the program through OCAS if they wish to continue: CST8116 Introduction to Computer Programming, MAT8001C Technical Math for Computer Science, CST8118 Computer Essentials and CST8215 Introduction to Database.
0336X03FWO - Computer Programming
Program Progression Policies
It is very important to everyone at Algonquin College that students are registered in the programs that best fit their skills, abilities and interests to enable the realization of their goals. As such, the following progression policies are in place in the Computer Programming program to help ensure this:
- Through careful analysis of student grades over several years, the following courses have been identified as key indicators that students will successfully graduate from the program: CST8116 Introduction to Computer Programming, MAT8001C Technical Math for Computer Science and CST8284 Object Oriented Programming (Java). Students who fail these courses will be issued a Learning Contract and given one more opportunity to register for and pass the course. Students who fail any other course in the program will be given two more opportunities to register for and pass the course.
- Level 1 students who fail any two of the following courses will be required to re-apply to the program through OCAS if they wish to continue: CST8116 Introduction to Computer Programming, MAT8001C Technical Math for Computer Science, CST8118 Computer Essentials and CST8215 Introduction to Database.
0422B01FWO - Rec & Leis (Entry Level 03)
0422X01FWO - Recreation and Leisure Services
I understand that within my course of study, I may have access to personal information, which may include personal health information (PHI) belonging to clients of Algonquin College’s community partner agencies. Furthermore, I understand that I am responsible for the safekeeping of any personal information in my custody, and that I am accountable to the College for my actions in respect of this information. I agree that I will treat all personal information to which I have access as confidential, that I will access only that information which is needed for the purposes of my studies, and that I will not disclose this information, electronically, verbally or otherwise, for any other purpose.
I understand that a breach of this agreement may lead to academic discipline up to and including my removal from the program, and may further expose me to liability for breach of statute, including the Ontario Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).
LATE ASSIGNMENTS
All late assignments will be subject to an immediate 20% penalty. The student may submit the assignment within one week of the due date without further penalty. After one week, the assignment will not be accepted and the student will receive a mark of "0".
0430X01FWO - Early Childhood Education
I understand that within my course of study, I may have access to personal information, which may include personal health information (PHI) belonging to clients of Algonquin College’s community partner agencies. Furthermore, I understand that I am responsible for the safekeeping of any personal information in my custody, and that I am accountable to the College for my actions in respect of this information. I agree that I will treat all personal information to which I have access as confidential, that I will access only that information which is needed for the purposes of my studies, and that I will not disclose this information, electronically, verbally or otherwise, for any other purpose.
I understand that a breach of this agreement may lead to academic discipline up to and including my removal from the program, and may further expose me to liability for breach of statute, including the Ontario Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).
0430X04FPT - Early Childhood Education
I understand that within my course of study, I may have access to personal information, which may include personal health information (PHI) belonging to clients of Algonquin College’s community partner agencies. Furthermore, I understand that I am responsible for the safekeeping of any personal information in my custody, and that I am accountable to the College for my actions in respect of this information. I agree that I will treat all personal information to which I have access as confidential, that I will access only that information which is needed for the purposes of my studies, and that I will not disclose this information, electronically, verbally or otherwise, for any other purpose.
I understand that a breach of this agreement may lead to academic discipline up to and including my removal from the program, and may further expose me to liability for breach of statute, including the Ontario Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).
0432X01FPM - Social Service Worker
I understand that within my course of study, I may have access to personal information, which may include personal health information (PHI) belonging to clients of Algonquin College’s community partner agencies. Furthermore, I understand that I am responsible for the safekeeping of any personal information in my custody, and that I am accountable to the College for my actions in respect of this information. I agree that I will treat all personal information to which I have access as confidential, that I will access only that information which is needed for the purposes of my studies, and that I will not disclose this information, electronically, verbally or otherwise, for any other purpose.
I understand that a breach of this agreement may lead to academic discipline up to and including my removal from the program, and may further expose me to liability for breach of statute, including the Ontario Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).
0438A01FWO - GAS - Aboriginal Studies
Policy on course assignments, tests, exams:
Tests and Exams:
All tests and final exams are to be written at the scheduled time.
In cases of a medical or compassionate issue which prevents the student from writing, the professor is to be informed prior to the class by email where possible and accompanying documentation may be required in order for the test/exam to be rescheduled.
Exams and tests not written at the scheduled date and time during the semester may be written during Final Assessment Week (week 14) at the discretion of the professor.
Assignments:
Assignments are due at the date and time specified by the professor and in the format specified by the professor (hard copy in class, electronically through Brightspace, etc.). All late assignments will be subjected to an immediate 20% penalty. The student may submit the work within one week of the due date with no further penalty. After one week the assignment will not be accepted and a mark of zero will be recorded.
Please note: Hybrid assignments are due as scheduled and will not be accepted after the due date. Class presentations are to be done at the date and time scheduled.
Other exceptions to this policy may be outlined on your individual course assignment. Please read all assignment instructions carefully.
Academic Integrity
GAS Year II students are expected to have an understanding of academic integrity and knowledge of how to apply its principles to their work. As such, papers submitted to courses in this program must adhere to established standards in terms of documentation. The following policy supports this expectation:
Papers which do not document their sources (through a combination of citations and a corresponding references page) will not be accepted for course credit.
An exception is made, of course, for papers which do not require research or reference to external sources.
Students requiring assistance with reviewing documentation requirements are encouraged to refer to the GAS Style Guide for a brief overview and links to online resources, as well as to see their professor for help in advance of the due date for a given assignment.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT TO ENSURE THAT ASSIGNMENTS ARE SUBMITTED ON TIME AND IN THE APPROPRIATE MANNER
Progression Policy
Students must successfully complete 50% or more of their term courses, in order to progress to the next level. Students who do not meet this requirement will be required to stop out for one semester before continuing studies in General Arts and Science.
0438K01FWO - GAS - Aviation Management
Students may be course terminated or directed to cease training at any time under any of the following circumstances;
- Two failed courses in any one term
- Three failed courses in total.
- Academic Probation (GPA at or below 1.7) in any two terms.
- Flight hours below 50% of the required cumulative flight time.
- Repeated safety violations as documented by Flight Training Unit (FTU)
- Intentional, wilful or malicious acts.
Program Information is not defined.
0438S01FWO - General Arts and Science - Year II
Policy on course assignments, tests, exams:
Tests and Exams:
All tests and final exams are to be written at the scheduled time.
In cases of a medical or compassionate issue which prevents the student from writing, the professor is to be informed prior to the class by email where possible and accompanying documentation may be required in order for the test/exam to be rescheduled.
Exams and tests not written at the scheduled date and time during the semester may be written during Final Assessment Week (week 14) at the discretion of the professor.
Assignments:
Assignments are due at the date and time specified by the professor and in the format specified by the professor (hard copy in class, electronically through Brightspace, etc.). All late assignments will be subjected to an immediate 20% penalty. The student may submit the work within one week of the due date with no further penalty. After one week the assignment will not be accepted and a mark of zero will be recorded.
Please note: Hybrid assignments are due as scheduled and will not be accepted after the due date. Class presentations are to be done at the date and time scheduled.
Other exceptions to this policy may be outlined on your individual course assignment. Please read all assignment instructions carefully.
Academic Integrity
GAS Year II students are expected to have an understanding of academic integrity and knowledge of how to apply its principles to their work. As such, papers submitted to courses in this program must adhere to established standards in terms of documentation. The following policy supports this expectation:
Papers which do not document their sources (through a combination of citations and a corresponding references page) will not be accepted for course credit.
An exception is made, of course, for papers which do not require research or reference to external sources.
Students requiring assistance with reviewing documentation requirements are encouraged to refer to the GAS Style Guide for a brief overview and links to online resources, as well as to see their professor for help in advance of the due date for a given assignment.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT TO ENSURE THAT ASSIGNMENTS ARE SUBMITTED ON TIME AND IN THE APPROPRIATE MANNER
Progression Policy
Students must successfully complete 50% or more of their term courses, in order to progress to the next level. Students who do not meet this requirement will be required to stop out for one semester before continuing studies in General Arts and Science.
0444X01FWO - Police Foundations
• The following will defer to Algonquin College Academic Directive ‘A21 – Deferred Evaluation’ in the case of dispute or interpretation.
Students are responsible for knowing the due dates for assignments, meeting those dates and handing in work that is their own. Students are expected to complete and hand in all assignments on the due date directly to the professor at the beginning of the scheduled class-time (or submit online assignments by the posted deadline).
Students should keep a duplicate copy of all assignments and should backup their computer files using the college network (N: drive) that is provided to each student. If the class is cancelled on the due date of an assignment, the assignment should be handed in at the beginning of the next scheduled class time or as specified.
Extensions for assignments for legitimate reasons can be granted in cases such as illness or other exceptional circumstances. In the case of illness, a doctor’s certificate may be required. Students will need to request written approval from their professor for an extension prior to the due date. When the absence of a student affects a number of courses, the request to reschedule the evaluations will be assessed in an exceptional circumstance. Should the deferral of evaluations be granted, the Academic Advisor will notify the professors concerned of the student’s absence and the need to reschedule the evaluations. Supporting documents may be required. In the event a student has missed a final examination and/or final assignment, the student will consult with the course professor.
Assignments that are not completed on the assigned date, without valid documentation and approval from the course professor, will be assigned a mark of zero and there is no opportunity to make up any missed tests or assignments without prior written approval. (* Note: Exceptions are possible for specific courses.)
All assignments should be prepared as per the posted instructions and in the specified format as indicated by the course professor.
All assignments should reflect a professional image.
0466X01FWO - Community and Justice Services
Program progression (advancement into subsequent semesters) is contingent upon a student’s success in a number of areas covered by Algonquin College Policies, including but not limited to:
* AA 39 Program Progression and Graduation Requirements
Submitting required documentation for placements by deadlines which may include but is not limited to:
* Criminal Record Check (CR) at the beginning of level 1
* Current CPR, First Aid and Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) as required by placement agencies prior to commencing Field Placement in level 4.
Field placement eligibility is contingent on:
* Minimum grade point average of 2.0 after level 02
* Acceptance by an approved field placement agency
0476X01FWO - Child and Youth Care
I understand that within my course of study, I may have access to personal information, which may include personal health information (PHI) belonging to clients of Algonquin College’s community partner agencies. Furthermore, I understand that I am responsible for the safekeeping of any personal information in my custody, and that I am accountable to the College for my actions in respect of this information. I agree that I will treat all personal information to which I have access as confidential, that I will access only that information which is needed for the purposes of my studies, and that I will not disclose this information, electronically, verbally or otherwise, for any other purpose.
I understand that a breach of this agreement may lead to academic discipline up to and including my removal from the program, and may further expose me to liability for breach of statute, including the Ontario Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).
0606X01FWO - Respiratory Therapy
I understand that within my course of study, I may have access to personal information, which may include personal health information (PHI) belonging to clients of Algonquin College’s community partner agencies. Furthermore, I understand that I am responsible for the safekeeping of any personal information in my custody, and that I am accountable to the College for my actions in respect of this information. I agree that I will treat all personal information to which I have access as confidential, that I will access only that information which is needed for the purposes of my studies, and that I will not disclose this information, electronically, verbally or otherwise, for any other purpose.
I understand that a breach of this agreement may lead to academic discipline up to and including my removal from the program, and may further expose me to liability for breach of statute, including the Ontario Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).
0915X01FWO - Massage Therapy
I understand that within my course of study, I may have access to personal information, which may include personal health information (PHI) belonging to clients of Algonquin College’s community partner agencies. Furthermore, I understand that I am responsible for the safekeeping of any personal information in my custody, and that I am accountable to the College for my actions in respect of this information. I agree that I will treat all personal information to which I have access as confidential, that I will access only that information which is needed for the purposes of my studies, and that I will not disclose this information, electronically, verbally or otherwise, for any other purpose.
I understand that a breach of this agreement may lead to academic discipline up to and including my removal from the program, and may further expose me to liability for breach of statute, including the Ontario Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).
LATE ASSIGNMENTS
All late assignments will be subject to an immediate 20% penalty. The student may submit the assignment within one week of the due date with no further penalty. After one week, the assignment will not be accepted and the student will receive a grade of "0".
1020X01FWO - Biotechnology - Advanced
Academic Integrity
Algonquin College expects students to follow standards of academic honesty. Academic work submitted by a student is evaluated on the assumption that the work presented by the student is his or her own, unless designated otherwise. Plagiarism constitutes an act of academic dishonesty and will be penalized as such (please refer to the College’s policy on plagiarism AA20 and academic dishonesty AA18).
IEEE citation style will be accepted in the Biotechnology-Advanced program (unless otherwise stipulated by the course professor).
Classroom Conduct
All Algonquin students should be aware of and abide by the College’s policy on Student Conduct SA07and the Use of Electronic Devices AA32.
Missed Term Test
If you miss a term test (e.g. a midterm) due to extenuating circumstances you must inform the Program Coordinator and the course Professor ASAP. The best way to communicate an absence is to send an email. If you aware in advance that you cannot write a test for any reason, you should discuss this with the Program Coordinator and the course Professor at least 2 business days before you are scheduled to write it. Failure to provide reasoning for an absence may result in a zero grade.
Missed Assignments, Term Papers, and Quizzes
If you miss a deadline for an assignment, a term paper or are absent for quiz due to extenuating circumstances you must inform the Professor ASAP. The best way to communicate an absence is to send an email directly to the professor explaining the absence. When you are aware in advance that you cannot write a test for any reason, you must discuss this with the course Professor at least 2 business days before you are scheduled to write it. Failure to provide reasoning may result in a zero grade.
Late reports, assignments and Lab notebooks:
All reports, assignments and lab notebooks must be submitted on time on their due date in class to the professor of the course (unless otherwise stipulated by the professor).
Late reports and assignments will be accepted, however, penalties will apply. Late reports will be penalized at a rate of 10% per day (weekends are included). If an assignment is going to be submitted late, best practice is to inform the professor of the late submission and to make arrangements directly with the professor to submit the report ASAP (the professor may accept online submissions, in-person submission or submission to a third party (for example the Coordinator). This accommodation is at the sole discretion of the course professor. Confirm with the professor about the mode of submission. For late lab notebook submissions, these must be handed in directly to the course professor. The same penalty schedule applies.
Working in the Laboratories:
All students must complete and received a grade of greater than 70% on the Science Lab safety quiz prior to completing any experiments. All students must sign the student attestation for working safely in the laboratories.
When participating in laboratory activities or when laboratory activities are ongoing, students must wear the required personal protective equipment and abide by the Health and Safety regulations. Failure to comply will result in removal from the laboratory.
Laboratory specific policies:
The use of cellphones will not be permitted in the lab (please refer to the College’s policy on the use of electronic devices AA32). Failure to comply will result in removal from the laboratory.
ALL course learning requirements MUST be met. A grade of zero will be assessed for any labs that are not performed and a student will not pass the course unless all course learning requirments are met.
Missed Labs:
If you miss a lab period due to extenuating circumstances you it is your responsibility to inform the course professor via email with reasoning for the absence. It is your responsibility to inform the professor ASAP.
An opportunity to make-up one missed lab will take place during week 15.
It is your responsibility to check the learning managment software (LMS) site for information and to determine which professor you need to contact. If you are unsure of the information, please contact the Program Coordinator.
1103X04FWO - Esthetician
I understand that within my course of study, I may have access to personal information, which may include personal health information (PHI) belonging to clients of Algonquin College’s community partner agencies. Furthermore, I understand that I am responsible for the safekeeping of any personal information in my custody, and that I am accountable to the College for my actions in respect of this information. I agree that I will treat all personal information to which I have access as confidential, that I will access only that information which is needed for the purposes of my studies, and that I will not disclose this information, electronically, verbally or otherwise, for any other purpose.
I understand that a breach of this agreement may lead to academic discipline up to and including my removal from the program, and may further expose me to liability for breach of statute, including the Ontario Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).
1104X01FWO - Hairstyling
I understand that within my course of study, I may have access to personal information, which may include personal health information (PHI) belonging to clients of Algonquin College’s community partner agencies. Furthermore, I understand that I am responsible for the safekeeping of any personal information in my custody, and that I am accountable to the College for my actions in respect of this information. I agree that I will treat all personal information to which I have access as confidential, that I will access only that information which is needed for the purposes of my studies, and that I will not disclose this information, electronically, verbally or otherwise, for any other purpose.
I understand that a breach of this agreement may lead to academic discipline up to and including my removal from the program, and may further expose me to liability for breach of statute, including the Ontario Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).
1560X01FWO - Computer Systems Technician - Networking
Theory Evaluation:
Theory evaluation is conducted by the Professor and submitted to the final grade roll-up.
- Theory attendance, in-class quizzes and tests may be a part of the course requirements. This will be identified by your professor and is unique to each individual course.
- All students are encouraged to prepare before class, attend class regularly, and actively participate while in class to enrich their learning experience.
- Policy AA42 outlines the requirements for posting class notes or information to Brightspace. Any such information made available by professors is done solely to assist students in understanding the material presented and is not intended to replace attendance to theory class.
- Any and all information presented in class is considered testable material, be it presented verbally, written on the whiteboard, on-screen, or in a document - whether students were in attendance or not.
- It remains the student's responsibility to attend class, listen and take adequate notes, as needed.
Lab Evaluation:
Lab evaluation is conducted by the Lab Professor and submitted to the final grade roll-up. In this program, the following criteria may be required in order to obtain a non-zero lab mark:
- Satisfactory attendance and participation in the lab.
- N.B: lab attendance requirements will be identified by your Professor and is specific to each individual course.
- Satisfactory workmanship and behavior in the lab.
- Satisfactory adherence to rules prescribed for the lab facility.
- Being properly equipped & prepared for lab work prior to attending the lab.
- N.B: coming to your lab period without the required equipment/tools or being prepared may result in you being marked as absent, at your professor's discretion.
- Timely completion of individual labs and required work therein on the student’s assigned lab computer, as prescribed by lab handouts.
- Late submission or extended deadlines may be afforded, along with associated penalties - these will be identified by your professor and are specific to each individual course.
- Work done outside of the lab environment may not be counted, unless indicated otherwise by your lab teacher.
The Lab Professor reserves the right to suspend or deny access to the lab at any time if the above criteria are not being met. No allowances are made in the course for students whose access in the lab are suspended or denied.
Final Examination:
All students are expected to write the final exam. There are no provisions for “making up” a missed final exam.
The final examination schedule can be found in ACSIS about 1 1/2 months prior to final assessment week. The College takes precautions to avoid conflicts with other courses from the same academic level. However, if you note a conflict, it is your responsibility to alert both professors of the issue in order to come up with appropriate alternative arrangements. You must inform the professors no later than one week before final exam week begins. If, for any reason, an alternative cannot be found, make your program coordinator aware so they may assist in finding a solution.
Program Progression Requirements
A Learning Contract is an understanding between the student and College to pass the indicated course(s) and/or earn a Term GPA of at least 1.70. It also documents what is required of the student to return to good Academic Standing. A student must be in Good Academic Standing in order to graduate from this program (AA39: Program Progression and Graduation Requirements).
In this program, any student who falls into the following categories, will be issued a Learning Contract:
- Fails or Withdraws once from: CST8182; CST8207; CST8202.
- Fails and/or withdraws twice from any course in the program.
- A Term Grade-Point Average (GPA) falls below 1.70.
Level 1 students who are unsuccessful in two or more core courses (CST8182; CST8207; CST8202) will be temporarily withdrawn from the program and must reapply through OCAS or, if International, the IEC. Upon readmission to the program, these students will also be issued a learning contract and must meet with the Academic Advisor prior to return.
Required:
This program is part of the Bring Your Own Device (laptop) program initiative at Algonquin College. Students are required to have a functioning laptop at all lecture and lab classes. The specifications for the required laptop and additional information about the BYOD program initiative can be found at http://www.algonquincollege.com/byod
1560X03FWO - Computer Systems Technician - Networking
Theory Evaluation:
Theory evaluation is conducted by the Professor and submitted to the final grade roll-up.
- Theory attendance, in-class quizzes and tests may be a part of the course requirements. This will be identified by your professor and is unique to each individual course.
- All students are encouraged to prepare before class, attend class regularly, and actively participate while in class to enrich their learning experience.
- Policy AA42 outlines the requirements for posting class notes or information to Brightspace. Any such information made available by professors is done solely to assist students in understanding the material presented and is not intended to replace attendance to theory class.
- Any and all information presented in class is considered testable material, be it presented verbally, written on the whiteboard, on-screen, or in a document - whether students were in attendance or not.
- It remains the student's responsibility to attend class, listen and take adequate notes, as needed.
Lab Evaluation:
Lab evaluation is conducted by the Lab Professor and submitted to the final grade roll-up. In this program, the following criteria may be required in order to obtain a non-zero lab mark:
- Satisfactory attendance and participation in the lab.
- N.B: lab attendance requirements will be identified by your Professor and is specific to each individual course.
- Satisfactory workmanship and behavior in the lab.
- Satisfactory adherence to rules prescribed for the lab facility.
- Being properly equipped & prepared for lab work prior to attending the lab.
- N.B: coming to your lab period without the required equipment/tools or being prepared may result in you being marked as absent, at your professor's discretion.
- Timely completion of individual labs and required work therein on the student’s assigned lab computer, as prescribed by lab handouts.
- Late submission or extended deadlines may be afforded, along with associated penalties - these will be identified by your professor and are specific to each individual course.
- Work done outside of the lab environment may not be counted, unless indicated otherwise by your lab teacher.
The Lab Professor reserves the right to suspend or deny access to the lab at any time if the above criteria are not being met. No allowances are made in the course for students whose access in the lab are suspended or denied.
Final Examination:
All students are expected to write the final exam. There are no provisions for “making up” a missed final exam.
The final examination schedule can be found in ACSIS about 1 1/2 months prior to final assessment week. The College takes precautions to avoid conflicts with other courses from the same academic level. However, if you note a conflict, it is your responsibility to alert both professors of the issue in order to come up with appropriate alternative arrangements. You must inform the professors no later than one week before final exam week begins. If, for any reason, an alternative cannot be found, make your program coordinator aware so they may assist in finding a solution.
Program Progression Requirements
A Learning Contract is an understanding between the student and College to pass the indicated course(s) and/or earn a Term GPA of at least 1.70. It also documents what is required of the student to return to good Academic Standing. A student must be in Good Academic Standing in order to graduate from this program (AA39: Program Progression and Graduation Requirements).In this program, any student who falls into the following categories, will be issued a Learning Contract:
- Fails or Withdraws once from: CST8182; CST8207; CST8202.
- Fails and/or withdraws twice from any course in the program.
- A Term Grade-Point Average (GPA) falls below 1.70.
Required:
This program is part of the Bring Your Own Device (laptop) program initiative at Algonquin College. Students are required to have a functioning laptop at all lecture and lab classes. The specifications for the required laptop and additional information about the BYOD program initiative can be found at http://www.algonquincollege.com/byod
1615X01FWO - Medical Radiation Technology
I understand that within my course of study, I may have access to personal information, which may include personal health information (PHI) belonging to clients of Algonquin College’s community partner agencies. Furthermore, I understand that I am responsible for the safekeeping of any personal information in my custody, and that I am accountable to the College for my actions in respect of this information. I agree that I will treat all personal information to which I have access as confidential, that I will access only that information which is needed for the purposes of my studies, and that I will not disclose this information, electronically, verbally or otherwise, for any other purpose.
I understand that a breach of this agreement may lead to academic discipline up to and including my removal from the program, and may further expose me to liability for breach of statute, including the Ontario Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).
1623X01FWO - OTA/PTA
I understand that within my course of study, I may have access to personal information, which may include personal health information (PHI) belonging to clients of Algonquin College’s community partner agencies. Furthermore, I understand that I am responsible for the safekeeping of any personal information in my custody, and that I am accountable to the College for my actions in respect of this information. I agree that I will treat all personal information to which I have access as confidential, that I will access only that information which is needed for the purposes of my studies, and that I will not disclose this information, electronically, verbally or otherwise, for any other purpose.
I understand that a breach of this agreement may lead to academic discipline up to and including my removal from the program, and may further expose me to liability for breach of statute, including the Ontario Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).
LATE ASSIGNMENTS
All late assignments will be subject to an immediate 20% penalty. The student may submit the assignment within one week of the due date with no further penalty. After one week, the assignment will not be accepted and the student will receive a mark of "0"
1927X01FWO - Dental Hygiene
I understand that within my course of study, I may have access to personal information, which may include personal health information (PHI) belonging to clients of Algonquin College’s community partner agencies. Furthermore, I understand that I am responsible for the safekeeping of any personal information in my custody, and that I am accountable to the College for my actions in respect of this information. I agree that I will treat all personal information to which I have access as confidential, that I will access only that information which is needed for the purposes of my studies, and that I will not disclose this information, electronically, verbally or otherwise, for any other purpose.
I understand that a breach of this agreement may lead to academic discipline up to and including my removal from the program, and may further expose me to liability for breach of statute, including the Ontario Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).
3010X01FWO - Fitness and Health Promotion
I understand that within my course of study, I may have access to personal information, which may include personal health information (PHI) belonging to clients of Algonquin College’s community partner agencies. Furthermore, I understand that I am responsible for the safekeeping of any personal information in my custody, and that I am accountable to the College for my actions in respect of this information. I agree that I will treat all personal information to which I have access as confidential, that I will access only that information which is needed for the purposes of my studies, and that I will not disclose this information, electronically, verbally or otherwise, for any other purpose.
I understand that a breach of this agreement may lead to academic discipline up to and including my removal from the program, and may further expose me to liability for breach of statute, including the Ontario Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).
LATE ASSIGNMENTS
All late assignments will subject to an immediate 20% penalty. The student may submit the assignment within one week of the due date with no further penalty. After one week, the assignment will not be accepted and the student will receive a mark of "0"
6307X01FPH - Personal Support Worker
I understand that within my course of study, I may have access to personal information, which may include personal health information (PHI) belonging to clients of Algonquin College’s community partner agencies. Furthermore, I understand that I am responsible for the safekeeping of any personal information in my custody, and that I am accountable to the College for my actions in respect of this information. I agree that I will treat all personal information to which I have access as confidential, that I will access only that information which is needed for the purposes of my studies, and that I will not disclose this information, electronically, verbally or otherwise, for any other purpose.
I understand that a breach of this agreement may lead to academic discipline up to and including my removal from the program, and may further expose me to liability for breach of statute, including the Ontario Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).
6307X01FRN - Personal Support Worker
I understand that within my course of study, I may have access to personal information, which may include personal health information (PHI) belonging to clients of Algonquin College’s community partner agencies. Furthermore, I understand that I am responsible for the safekeeping of any personal information in my custody, and that I am accountable to the College for my actions in respect of this information. I agree that I will treat all personal information to which I have access as confidential, that I will access only that information which is needed for the purposes of my studies, and that I will not disclose this information, electronically, verbally or otherwise, for any other purpose.
I understand that a breach of this agreement may lead to academic discipline up to and including my removal from the program, and may further expose me to liability for breach of statute, including the Ontario Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).
6307X01FWO - Personal Support Worker
I understand that within my course of study, I may have access to personal information, which may include personal health information (PHI) belonging to clients of Algonquin College’s community partner agencies. Furthermore, I understand that I am responsible for the safekeeping of any personal information in my custody, and that I am accountable to the College for my actions in respect of this information. I agree that I will treat all personal information to which I have access as confidential, that I will access only that information which is needed for the purposes of my studies, and that I will not disclose this information, electronically, verbally or otherwise, for any other purpose.
I understand that a breach of this agreement may lead to academic discipline up to and including my removal from the program, and may further expose me to liability for breach of statute, including the Ontario Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).
6320X01FWO - Veterinary Technician
Clinical skill labs require each skill to be successfully accomplished at a minimum of 70% success to pass.
In courses that combine theory and laboratory components, both lab and lecture must be passed separately to earn an overall passing grade for the course. Students must achieve a minimum grade of 60% in both lab and lecture components for a final passing mark to be determined.
Labs are mandatory. Should a student be absent, rescheduling the activities missed may not be possible due to the nature of the labs and their requirements for limited resources.
Please refer to the Department Related Information in this course outline, the Course Section Information and the Veterinary Technician Program Student Handbook for more detailed information on program and college policies.
Privacy Statement:
I understand that within my course of study, I may have access to personal information, which may include personal health information (PHI) belonging to clients of Algonquin College’s community partner agencies. Furthermore, I understand that I am responsible for the safekeeping of any personal information in my custody, and that I am accountable to the College for my actions in respect of this information. I agree that I will treat all personal information to which I have access as confidential, that I will access only that information which is needed for the purposes of my studies, and that I will not disclose this information, electronically, verbally or otherwise, for any other purpose.
I understand that a breach of this agreement may lead to academic discipline up to and including my removal from the program, and may further expose me to liability for breach of statute, including the Ontario Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).
Department Information
The School of Business Procedures file is located under “Course Information” in your course Brightspace site. These procedures are specific to School of Business programs and either cover issues not included in College Policies and Directives or elaborate on them.
Student Academic Responsibilities
Each student is responsible for:
• Knowing the due dates for marked out-of-class assignments.
• Knowing the dates of in-class marked assignments and exercises.
• Maintaining a folder of all work done in the course during the semester for validation claims in cases of disagreement with faculty.
• Keeping both paper and electronic copies of all assignments, marked and unmarked, in case papers are lost or go missing;
• Regularly checking both Brightspace announcements as well as one's Algonquin e-mail account for important messages from both professor and college administration.
• Participating in on-line and classroom exercises and activities as required.
Exemptions
Exemptions may be granted to students who have successfully passed an equivalent course at a post-secondary institution. If you wish to apply for an exemption contact the coordinator of the course for academic advice. To apply for an exemption, you must contact the Registrar’s Office before the deadline listed on your timetable.
Withdrawing From The Course
The last date for withdrawing from courses without academic penalty is printed on your timetable. The student is responsible for notifying the instructor and completing the appropriate form for withdrawal with the College Registrar.
Software Copyright
In the past few years, the Copyright Act has been updated to cover computer software. If the police lay charges against someone infringing copyright, the maximum penalties for a
summary conviction are "a fine not exceeding $25,000 or imprisonment for a term not
exceeding six months or both." The maximum penalties for an indictable conviction are "a fine not exceeding one million dollars or imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or both." Making a copy of software package for your own use, other than a backup copy of package that you have purchased as allowed in your license agreement, would make you liable for the above penalties.
Harassment/Discrimination/Violence
Harassment, discrimination and violence will not be tolerated. Any form of harassment (sexual, racial, gender or disability related), discrimination (direct or indirect), or violence, whether towards a professor or amongst students, will not be tolerated on the college premises. Action taken will start with a formal warning and proceed to the full disciplinary actions as outlined in Algonquin College policy. For further information, refer to the Student Instaguide or get a copy of the official policy statements from the Student Association (Directive A8).
Plagiarism Detection Software
"Turnitin" and "Safe Assign" plagiarism detection software is in use in the School of Business. Professors may require students to submit their work for review. Students are accountable to Plagiarism Policy AA20 found at http://www2.algonquincollege.com/directives/policy/plagiarism/
Retention of Student Work
Students are advised that original, electronic, or copied samples of their work may be retained for the purpose of program quality review by assessment panels. Unless students have otherwise granted permission, anonymity will be respected for all work retained for the purpose of quality review. Original work samples, may be retained with student agreement and will be returned to students upon request.
Academic Probation or Withdrawal from Academic Program
As per College Policy AA14, which can be found at http://www3.algonquincollege.com/directives/policy/aa14-grading-system/
"A student is on academic probation when the term cumulative grade point average falls below
1.7, or when a student carries 2 or more "F" grades. A student on academic probation may
continue in the program, subject to conditions set by the Academic Administrator. In some
cases, there may be program specific progression requirements which supersede the foregoing.
The transcript message reads:
Academic Probation - Please see your Program Coordinator"
"A student on probation may be required to:
a. reduce his/her course load,
b. withdraw from full-time status within the program, or
c. withdraw completely from the program.
A student required to withdraw completely from Level 01 must reapply through the Ontario
College Application Services. A student required to withdraw from an advanced level of the program must have the approval of the Academic Administrator prior to resuming his/her studies."
College Related Information
Students are especially encouraged to be aware of the following College expectations
Academic Integrity
Algonquin College is committed to the highest standards of academic integrity, and students are expected to uphold these standards as part of the learning process. Any academic work submitted by a student is expected to be their own work, unless designated otherwise and all sources must be attributed. All students should be familiar with the Algonquin College policy AA48: Academic Integrity . In some courses, online proctoring may be used to discourage cheating. Additional information can be found at https://www.algonquincollege.com/studentsupportservices/student-learning-kit/preparing-to-learn-online/. Students with any questions about the course expectations for academic dishonesty and plagiarism are encouraged to speak to their professor.
Centre for Accessible Learning
Students with visible and/or non-visible disabilities are encouraged to register with the Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) in order to be eligible for appropriate learning supports and/or accommodations. Students are strongly encouraged to make an appointment at the Centre for Accessible Learning as early as possible when starting a program. Once your needs are identified, a Letter of Accommodation (LOA) will be issued which you can share with your professors. If you are a returning student, please ensure that professors are given a copy of your LOA each semester.
College Email
Students at Algonquin College are provided with a college email account. This is the address that will be used when the College, your professors, or your fellow students communicate important information about your program or course activities. Your network credentials can be found in the ACSIS portal and you are expected to check your Algonquin email regularly and to use it to send and receive college-related email. Support is available through the college Information Technology Service (ITS) at: https://www.algonquincollege.com/its/
Retroactive Accommodations
Students are expected to meet evaluation and completion deadlines as stated in course outline and course section information documents. In circumstances where evaluation and/or completion deadlines are missed or student performance has been affected by a temporary or permanent disability (including mental health), interim or retroactive accommodations may be considered. In such instances, please consult your course faculty member. For other situations where deferral of evaluations may be warranted, please consult Algonquin College Policy AA21: Deferred Evaluation.
Student Course Feedback
Algonquin College’s invites students to share their course experience by completing a student course feedback survey for each course they take. For further details consult Algonquin College Policy AA25: Student Course Feedback.
Use of Mobile Devices in Class
With the proliferation of small, personal mobile devices used for communications and data storage, Algonquin College believes there is a need to address their use during classes and examinations. During classes, the use of such devices can be disruptive and disrespectful to others. During examinations, the use of such devices may facilitate cheating. For further details consult Algonquin College Policy AA32: Use of Mobile Devices in Class
Technology Requirements
As Algonquin College continues to respond to public health guidelines, many courses will be offered through remote delivery. As such, students will be required to have access to a computer and to the internet. There may also be additional technology-related resources required to participate in a course that are not included in the course materials fee, such as headphones, webcams, specialized software, etc. Details on these requirements can be found in the Course Section Information of the course outline for each course available on Brightspace.
Transfer of Credit
It is the student’s responsibility to retain course outlines for possible future use to support applications for transfer of credit to other educational institutions.