Algonquin College

GED5300
The Science of Everyday Life

Course Outline

2021-2022

Pre-requisite(s): N/A
Co-requisite(s): N/A
Prepared by: David Stafford
Approved by: Katherine Root, Academic Chair, Business Administration
Approval date: Tuesday, July 27, 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

The mysteries of science surround us constantly and play a significant role in everyone's daily life regardless of their level of awareness. Familiarity with the basic concepts of science in disciplines such as biology, physics, and chemistry, helps students better understand the world in which they live, the attitudes and opinions of those with whom they interact, and the reasons why many things happen. By examining everyday occurrences, students are introduced to scientific ways of thought and to problem-solving methods used by scientists. A background in science and math is not required.

General Education Theme Area(s)

This is a General Education course that supports learning in the following theme area(s): Science and Technology

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 4	Apply a systematic approach to solve problems. (T, A)
EES 5	Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems. (T, A)
EES 6	Locate, select, organize and document information using appropriate technology and information systems. (T, A)
EES 7	Analyze, evaluate and apply relevant information from a variety of sources. (T, A)
EES 10	Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects. (T, A)
EES 11	Take responsibility for one's own actions, decisions and consequences. (T, A)

Assessment Levels —T: Taught A: Assessed CP: Culminating Performance

Course Learning Outcomes / Elements of Performance

When you have earned credit for this course, you will have demonstrated the ability to:

1. Explore the evolution of the scientific method and demonstrate how it can be used to draw conclusions about contemporary scientific problems or issues.

Trace current scientific thinking to its historical antecedents.
Describe and provide examples of the scientific method.
Identify strategies to apply the scientific method to explain everyday phenomena: i. Record observations of specified occurrences. ii. Form a hypothesis that is consistent with what is observed. iii. Use the hypothesis to make predictions. iv. Modify the hypothesis in light of the results. v. Propose a theory that explains the observations.

2. Locate, interpret, analyze and organize scientific information from a variety of sources.

a. Identify reliable sources of scientific information. b. List factors that contribute to a source’s reliability. c. Collect information from the Internet and printed sources. d. Work with others to construct three Halls of Fame of Internet sites relevant to the major themes of the course. e. Write short reports that show how scientific knowledge affects everyday phenomena.

3. Define and use selected terms and concepts related to the study of life sciences and physical sciences.

a. Define and learn the meaning of various scientific terms used in the course contents. b. Make use of these terms when writting reports. c. Develop a strategy for interpreting new scientific words. d. Work with others to construct a course glossary of key scientific terms relevant to the course.

4. Describe matter and energy within the broader context of science, identify selected key figures in science, and at least one significant contemporary issue.

a. Identify key concepts and terms related to matter and energy. b. Identify current issues in matter and energy. c. Follow the principles of the scientific method to address given situations related to matter and energy. d. Write a short report that shows how scientific knowledge affects an everyday situation and/or contemporary issue.

5. Describe earth science within the broader context of science, identify selected key figures in science and at least one significant contemporary issue.

a. Identify key concepts and terms related to ecology. b. Identify current issues in the earth sciences and ecology. c. Use principles of the scientific method to address a given situation related to change as a result of human impact on the environment. d. Write a short report that shows how scientific knowledge affects an everyday situation and/or contemporary issue.

6. Describe life science within the broader context of science, identify selected key figures in science and at least one significant contemporary issue..

a. Identify key concepts and terms related to life science. b. Identify current issues in the life sciences. c. Use principles of the scientific method to address a given situation related to life sciences. d. Write a short report that shows how scientific knowledge affects an everyday situation and/or contemporary issue.

Pre-defined Evaluation / Earning Credit

The following list provides evidence of this course's learning achievements and the outcomes they validate:

Quiz(zes)/Test(s) (20%)

Validates Outcomes: CLO 1, CLO 2, CLO 4, CLO 5, CLO 6, EES 4, EES 5, EES 6, EES 11

Discussion Forum (40%)

Validates Outcomes: CLO 2, CLO 3, CLO 4, CLO 5, CLO 6, EES 1, EES 2, EES 7, EES 10, EES 11

Written Assignment(s) (30%)

Validates Outcomes: CLO 1, CLO 2, CLO 3, CLO 4, CLO 5, CLO 6, EES 1, EES 4, EES 5, EES 6, EES 7, EES 10, EES 11

Final Exam (8%)

Validates Outcomes: CLO 2, CLO 4, CLO 5, CLO 6, EES 1, EES 4, EES 7, EES 10, EES 11

Written Assignment(s) (2%)

Validates Outcomes: EES 1, EES 4

Learning Resources

All course notes are given in Bright Space with Internet links for additional information and examples.
There is no text book to purchase. Electronic books used include:
Vision Learning http://www.visionlearning.com/
Physical Geography http://www.physicalgeography.net/

Learning Activities

One face-to-face or ZOOM class meeting in week one of the course;
Managing your own time, learning and assessment through:
- Internet research;
- Online discussion using discussion boards;
- Collection of observations of data;
- On-going communication (via e-mail and discussion board) with the instructor and other participants in the course.

Learning activities may include

Individual and Group Assignments, including personal reports and web quests,
constructing glossaries of scientific terms and building a library of virtual science sites on the Internet.
Quizzes
Online Discussion (posting information to Discussion Boards and commenting on the postings of others)
Approximately every three to four weeks, you will be expected to
- make eight discussion board contributions,
- take up to three quizzes
- write a one page report supported by Internet or printed resources

You will be expected to contribute to the class discussion boards.
The term is 15 weeks in duration with Week 8 included as Mid-Term Break.

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:

Other: Interview with a PLAR Coordinator and presentation of documentation supporting a claim

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

Please refer to the Course Section Information (CSI) / weekly schedule for specific course-related information as provided by your professor.

Program Information

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Program Information is not defined.

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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

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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.

Final Examination:

Program Progression Requirements

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:

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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 quiz and tests may be a part of the course requirements, 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.
If, as a result of being off-track in your program or some unforeseen circumstance, you note that there is a scheduling conflict in your final exam schedule, it is your responsibility to alert the your program coordinator no later than one week before final exams start, to allow for any special arrangements.

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Late Assignment Policy:
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.

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ATTENDANCE

The Faculty request that students view this program as they would a place of employment in regards to attendance and punctuality. As this program is preparing you for a professional career, students are expected to demonstrate professionalism in their studies. Students are expected to make every attempt to attend all classes.

If a student is going to be absent from class, the student should provide the professor an e-mail or voice mail
message to indicate the absence and the reason for the absence. When absent from class, it is the student’s
responsibility to obtain class information before the next scheduled class.

STUDENT CONDUCT

Students are expected to attend class promptly, at both the beginning of class and following breaks. Students
arriving late are disruptive to the classroom environment. Students are also asked to avoid talking amongst
themselves during the classroom lecture as this is inappropriate and disruptive to the professor and fellow
classmates.

Group/team work assignments are structured to reflect simulated business settings. Therefore, the ability to work in a respectful, responsible, co-operative manner is required. Students are expected to meet group timelines, use clear communication strategies, work toward group consensus and shared responsibility. All participants are expected to work in a fair and equitable manner to achieve project completion.

Code of conduct. The campus environment should promote human dignity, mutual respect, justice, security of the person, and ethical behaviour. It is the policy of Algonquin College that every member of the college community can expect a work/learning environment free from harassment, discrimination, and violence. All employees and students of the College are responsible for maintaining and promoting an environment that is free of discrimination and harassment and for reporting any incident/s that they believe to be a breach of this policy.

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: Refer to College Directives SA07 and HR22.

STUDENT ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Students are responsible for the following:

· Attending classes regularly;

· Maintaining a folder of all work you do for each of your courses;

· Knowing the due dates for assignments and meeting these dates;

· Handing in assignments that are your own work;

· Checking your college e-mail account daily; and

· Monitoring your Brightspace course sites.

EVALUATION AND PROMOTION

Students are expected to hand in all assignments on the due date as directed by their professor. Extensions for assignments for legitimate reasons may be granted in cases such as illness or other exceptional circumstances. In such situations, the student must complete the form titled Request for Special Accommodations and submit it to the course professor prior to the due date, and a negotiated date will be agreed to and recorded. A deduction of 10% per day may apply. In the case of extended illness, a doctor’s certificate may be requested to help accommodate the situation.

Students who are to be absent on the day of a test, quiz, exam, or assessment must notify the office or the course professor prior to the scheduled evaluation due date. If the absence is deemed to be for valid reasons, the student is required to make up the test, quiz, exam, or assessment by completing the Request for Special Accommodations form where a negotiated time with the professor will be agreed to and recorded. Any student who does not inform the professor prior to such an event may achieve a mark of zero. The College expects a student to notify the professor, in a timely manner, before the evaluation, but also recognizes that sometimes a student is unable to notify the professor due to exceptional circumstances, where notification is then expected immediately after the evaluation is missed, normally within three (3) days. See College policy.

USE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES

In order to ensure a productive and positive teaching and learning environment for all students, it is important that the learning environment is free of unnecessary interruptions or distractions that may inhibit student learning. To ensure the learning environment is most conducive to student learning, the use of mobile computing devices in the classroom and evaluation sessions is ultimately at the discretion of the professor.

While in class or doing an evaluation session, students can make arrangements to be contacted in case of a personal emergency, using the form found in Appendix 1.

Classroom
Generally, the use of mobile computing devices in the classroom is limited to note taking, accessing course materials, and performing a variety of independent or collaborative exercises assigned by the professor. Unless approved by the professor before the class starts, the use of mobile computing devices for personal surfing of the web, downloading of non-course related material, use of messaging software, or gaming is not to take place.

Regardless of the activity being performed on a mobile computing device, a student who is asked by the professor to close the lid of his/her laptop, turn off the monitor or other electronic device, or simply put the device away must comply with the professor immediately.

Audio and video recordings of classroom lectures or activities must be approved by the classroom professor or instructor prior to the beginning of the scheduled session. Recordings may only be used for individual study of materials presented during class and may not be published or distributed without the consent of the professor or instructor. Videos that contain images of other students may not be published or distributed without the consent of all students depicted in the video. Intentional misuse of mobile computing devices or recordings, or intentional misrepresentation when requesting the use of a device for recording, shall constitute a violation of this policy.

Disciplinary actions will be taken against students making unauthorized use of mobile computing devices in class under policy AA 18 Academic Discipline.

Evaluation Session
The use of any mobile computing device during an evaluation session is not permitted unless the professor has approved its use.

A student found to be using any mobile computing device during a test or examination without prior approval by the professor will be charged with an act of academic dishonesty under the policy AA 18 Academic Discipline.

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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.

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Program Progression Policies

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.

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Attendance policy for lab courses

"Attendance to all classes is mandatory”. Students will be evaluated in every lab. Failure to attend will result in a zero for the lab which means attendance is a crucial factor to successfully completing a course. Late arrival will result in a grade penalty of 15% for the day's lab.

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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 andthe student will receive a mark of "0"

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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).

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".

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DSW PROGRAM POLICY ON CONDUCT
All persons should expect to be able to work or study without undue interference or disruption by others. Appropriate measures will be implemented in order to maintain this right. For a complete description of the Algonquin College policy on Student Conduct, students should refer to the Algonquin College website.

DSW PROGRAM POLICY ON LEARNING ACTIVITIES
All required learning outcomes must be met in order to receive a passing grade for each course.

Time management skills are essential to working in the developmental services field. Students are expected to prepare for classes by completing assigned work, arrive on time and actively participate in classes, be present for tests and final assessments, and hand in assignments by specified due dates.

Students are expected to make every effort possible to complete assessments at scheduled times. If you are late or absent for an assessment, you may receive a mark of zero. For information on opportunities to complete missed assessments, please see Department and College Related Information.

Submitting assignments late will typically result in a 10% per weekday grade deduction. In some cases, late assignments may not be accepted or may result in a grade of zero for the assignment. For specific information regarding assignment due dates and late policies, please see the course section information for each course.

DSW PROGRAM POLICY ON COMMUNICATION
Information relevant to this program is communicated during classes, via Algonquin email accounts or posted on the Algonquin Learning Management System. Students are expected to be aware of information that is communicated in these ways.

Students are encouraged to check their Algonquin email daily as important information may be time sensitive.

DSW PROGRAM POLICY ON PROGRESSION
A student is considered to be on academic probation whose term/cumulative grade point average falls below 1.7. Continuation in the program is subject to conditions established by the Chair.

DSW PROGRAM POLICY ON THE USE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES IN THE CLASSROOM
The DSW program requires active participation in in-class learning activities. Cell phones, laptops, and other electronic equipment can be distracting and disruptive to the class. Students are expected to turn off electronic devices if requested by the course professor. Students who anticipate a need to use electronic devices during classes should consult with the course professor during office hours prior to using the devices. The unauthorized use of laptops or other electronic devices in class can result in expulsion from a course. For a complete description of the Algonquin College policy on the Use of Electronic Devices in the Academic Environment, students should refer to the Algonquin College website.

DSW PROGRAM POLICY ON POLICE RECORDS CHECKS
Students are required to produce a current, satisfactory police record check during the first semester of the DSW program and prior to each field placement. A Police Records Check for Service with the Vulnerable Sector must be shown by all students prior to all placements. The records check must have been issued no earlier than 12 months prior to the end of each field placement. Students should refer to course specific policies for deadlines for presenting valid police records checks. Students who fail to present a valid check by the deadline stated in the course policy will not be permitted to attend placement and therefore can fail the affected course.

Students who have been convicted of an offense under the Criminal Code for which they have not been pardoned or have another notable offense are advised that they may be unable to participate in field placements and therefore unable to successfully complete the DSW program. Students who have an unpardoned criminal offense must follow the School of Health and Community Studies criminal record check policy (see Related Information, below). The student must contact the Chair of Community Studies prior to registering for the program and before every field placement.

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).

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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.

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Course Termination (supplemental information to Academic Affairs Policy AA39)
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.

Course Termination (CT) means that a student will be withdrawn from the program of study in the current semester and would be required to re-apply to return to the program in any future terms subject to meeting additional academic requirements which will be reviewed on a case by case basis. The assigned FTU is under no obligation to continue training for any student that has been course terminated.
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

STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITIES and ASSIGNMENTS
• 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.

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APPLIED MUSEUM STUDIES PROGRAM POLICIES

THE FOLLOWING POLICIES ARE AIMED AT MAKING EVERY STUDENT A SUCCESSFUL STUDENT.

ATTENDANCE/ABSENTEEISM
All courses require regular class attendance. A portion of you final grade may be allotted to active participation in course activities. If an absence is anticipated, notify the instructor prior to the date of absence, particularly where you will be absent from a test or mandatory activity. If the absence is not anticipated (i.e. illness, etc.), notify the professor by phone or email. It is the student’s responsibility to acquire missed handouts, assignments etc. from their classmates. It is a student’s responsibility to acquire missed course elements before the following week’s scheduled class. Course instructors are not expected to provide students with private tutoring for missed elements of a course. All doctor’s notes must clearly verify that a medical condition precludes the student from accomplishing specific course requirements.

CLASS SCHEDULING
Classes begin and end on time (on the hour and 10 minutes before the hour). The doors will be closed at the beginning of class and entrance is not permitted until the break. If there is going to be an extenuating circumstance that precludes your being on time, inform the professor in question ahead of time. Consistently late students will be required to meet with the course instructor.

PREPAREDNESS
You are expected to arrive for class prepared to do the assigned learning of the day. Check course outline for assigned readings and/or equipment needed for that day’s class. Failure to come prepared for class may mean that you will not be able to partake in that class and complete the required learning.

ASSIGNMENTS
All assignments must be submitted at the beginning of class on the designated due date. Failure to do so will result in a loss of 10% of the grade per day up to a maximum of 5 days. Failure to submit the assignment at the end of the 5 days will result in a zero grade for that assignment.

ASSIGNMENT EXTENSIONS
Any student requesting an extension of a due date for an assignment must submit to the course instructor, in writing, a formal request for the extension one week prior to the original due date. Assignment Extension Forms are available in room A127a. All elements of the form must be completed by the student. Submitting an assignment extension form does not guarantee the extension request will be approved.

ONLINE SUBMISSIONS
Students are responsible for ensuring online sumbissions are completed on time and that the file and contents have been successfully uploaded and verified. All files must be uploaded as either a word document or a pdf, unless stipulated by the course instructor. Email copies of assignments will NOT be accepted , unless stipulated by the course instructor. Students are also reminded that if they cannot upload their file(s) in timely manner, as a result of poor conductivity or hardware compatibility issues, they should utilize one of the LAN (local area networks) computers available in A126 or A128.

GRADING
A grade of 50% is required to successfully obtain a passing grade for courses. However, we have noted that a B average over a semester can translate into success in the field.

OTHER
All students must adhere to lab rules as set down by the instructors.

All students will have a locker where they can store their coats and knapsacks. These are not allowed in the labs due to safety concerns.

All students will adhere to the official college policies http://www.algonquincollege.com/directives/#aa.

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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

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0590X04FWO - Heating/Refrigeration/Air Cond Tn

It is mandated by TSSA that in order to meet the practical requirements for oil and gas technician certification, the student must receive an average score of 75 % or higher on the practical evaluation in the applicable modules within the training program. Students are required to be in lab a minimum of 80 % of the time in order to meet TSSA attendance requirements. These requirements apply to courses that have a TSSA practical component, courses (ELE8131,HRA8141, HRA8142, HRA8143, HRA8139, HRA8144).

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0620X01FWO - Paramedic

The minimum requirement to pass each course in the Paramedic Program is 70%.
The Global Rating Scale (GRS) is an industry standard which is used in practical courses such as labs and placements. Professors will advise what minimum GRS scores are required to pass each course.

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).

0915X01FWO - Massage Therapy

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).

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".

1103X04FWO - Esthetician

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).

1104X01FWO - Hairstyling

1207X01FWO - Baking and Pastry Arts Management

1421X04FWO - Film and Media Production

Safety: Safety should be first and foremost in everyone’s mind. No shot is worth risking students or the public’s safety. ‘Safe practice in a safe environment makes for an efficient operation. Safety is cost effective in both human and economic terms.” https://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/pubs/filmguide/

Food and Drink: Extreme care must be taken when having food or drink around film and TV equipment. No food or drink are allowed in labs. (edit suites, studio, classrooms with cameras)

Prop firearms: Use of prop, model or replica firearms MUST be approved by Algonquin Security. No exceptions - ever.

Smart phones in class: Every teacher reserves the right to use or ban cell phones in their classes.

Late assignments: Deadlines matter in the film and television industry. Deadlines will be adhered to and late assignment may be penalized at the professor’s discretion.

Equipment Loans: Equipment must be returned in proper working order and (if applicable) fitted securely in the supplied case. All cables should be neatly coiled and all batteries should be fully-charged where possible.

Failure to Return Equipment: Students who fail to return equipment on time may have restrictions placed on their borrowing and may be denied future borrowing privileges or access to course facilities.

Copyright: The Copyright Act outlines the rights of copyright owners, and exceptions that allow certain uses of copyrighted works by others without permission (e.g. "fair dealing"). Algonquin College, its faculty, staff and students are often both creators and users of copyrighted works. The College abides by the Copyright Act. All members of the College community are expected to understand their rights and responsibilities under the Copyright Act and comply with the Act. https://www.algonquincollege.com/library/2019/06/confused-by-copyright/

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PROGRAM ADVANCEMENT POLICY

In addition to the college wide GPA requirements, the Advertising program has some specific advancement policies that are very important for you to understand.

1. Minimum of < C > average in Advertising I, II, III, IV and V.
This average is calculated over any two semesters.

2. You will not be allowed to advance full-time in the program if you:
Fail any course that is a prerequisite to a course at the next level.
Receive more than two marks below C- in any one semester. Please note that in extenuating circumstances, the program coordinator may agree to an alternate course of action. The coordinator must be aware of your special circumstances before the term marks are established.

3. Other
If you are repeating a course for any reason, you must maintain a grade of < C+ > or better.

LATE POLICY

Physical assignments handed in more than 10 minutes past the start of class are late and the student will receive feedback but no grade. The clock used to judge the correct time will be the time shown on the telephone display in class.
If assignments are submitted through the Algonquin College Learning Management System (Brightspace) the assignment deadline is firm with no 10 minute grace period. The time noted on the online system is final.

1515X01FWO - Mobile App. Des. & Dev

The late policy for assignments is a 10% per day deduction to a maximum of 30%.

If an assignment is still not submitted 10 days after the due date then a grade of zero will be given for the assignment. Students can still submit work for review and feedback after the 10 days but no grade will be given.

Any extensions to due dates must be arranged with the course instructor BEFORE the due date.

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.

Final Examination:

Program Progression Requirements

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:

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.

Final Examination:

Program Progression Requirements

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:

1615X01FWO - Medical Radiation Technology

1623X01FWO - OTA/PTA

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).

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"

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1704X01FWO - Practical Nursing

1927X01FWO - Dental Hygiene

3010X01FWO - Fitness and Health Promotion

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).

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"

3013X01FWO - Game-Development

Late Assignment Policy
Unless otherwise stated the Late Assignment Policy described here is in effect.
Assignments submitted late are subject to a late penalty. All assignments handed in past their due date and time which is 11:59 PM on Sunday of the week due receives an automatic 30% penalty. After one calendar week past the due date the student is not allowed to submit the assignment, and receives a mark of ZERO on the assignment.
No late assignments are accepted after week 14.

Assignment Naming Convention
Unless otherwise stated the following naming convention is in effect.
GAM1550_S1_A4_Lastname_Firstname.zip

where:

GAM1550 is your course code
S1 is your section number
A4 is your assignment number
Lastname is your last name
Firstname is your first name
zip is the file type specified by the professor

Electronic Devices:
The use of electronic devices in class is only permitted under the direction of the professor.
Electronic recording in any form during class is not permitted unless expressly approved in advance by the professor.

Attendance/Punctuality Policy
Unless otherwise stated the attendance/punctuality policy described here is in effect.
Attendance means arriving on time and remaining under the supervision or guidance of the faculty member for the entire duration of the class.
In order to prevent disruptions of a lesson or evaluation in progress, late students are required to wait outside the classroom until the faculty member invites the late student to join the class in progress.
Students unable to attend a class must notify the professor by e-mail, before the start of the class.
Any student missing class time is responsible for arranging with their peers to gather the information from the missed class.

Supplemental Evaluation
A supplemental evaluation is a privilege and is not automatically granted. Students must show evidence that appropriate measures were taken to achieve success in the program. Measures taken by students that may be considered in the E&P Committee’s final decision include:

consulted with their professor
consulted with their program coordinator
consulted with their academic advisor
consulted with Counseling Services
consulted with their Student Success Specialist
worked with a program assistant
worked with a peer tutor
participated in remedial or open lab activities
regularly attended classes
taken personal responsibility, identified areas of difficulty, and developed a success strategy plan
adhered to the Student Code of Conduct

The supplemental evaluation privilege is not granted in the event of an “F” grade (failure) if any of the following conditions are met:

an F grade which is more than three(3) marks below the passing grade
an F grade in more than two (2) courses in a given semester
plagiarism
a course being repeated
other factors as specified within this course outline

The highest possible grade achievable following a supplemental evaluation is the minimum passing grade for the course.

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Passing & Progression

The Interior Decorating program uses three (3) determinants for student advancement to the next level of their studies: one is a minimum passing grade and the other two are minimum progression grades. Students must satisfy all three requirements in order to progress to the next level of their studies.

The achievement levels are as follows:

1- Achieve a minimum passing grade of 50% (D-) in all courses across all levels,
2- Achieve a minimum cumulative progression grade of 63% (C) in all core courses for the respective semester, and
3- Achieve a minimum cumulative progression grade of 60% (C-) in all core, and elective courses for the respective semester.

The passing grade for all courses in the Interior Decorating program is 50% (D-). This applies to all core, non-core, and elective courses across all levels of the program. For reference, these designations can be found on the first page of the course outline.
The progression grade for core courses is a cumulative grade of 63% (C) for a respective semester. In order to be eligible for progression to the next level, a student must achieve an overall average of 63% in all core courses for the respective semester.
The Interior Decorating program has a cumulative progression grade of 60% (C-). This is the average grade of all courses taken during the respective semester, including core, and elective. Students who do not meet all of the three conditions for passing/progression will be ineligible for advancement to the next level of their studies.
These progression grades will be calculated at the end of respective semester. Any students not meeting these minimum requirements will not be permitted to progress to the next level. Progression in the program also adheres to respective course pre- and co-requisites: students must meet the eligibility requirements for each course at every level. Pre- and co-requisite requirements can be found in the course outlines and in the course descriptions posted on the Interior Decorating website.

*To successfully complete a course, STUDENTS MUST SUBMIT ALL PROJECTS AND ASSIGNMENTS, EVEN IF PROJECTS DO NOT EARN A GRADE DUE TO LATE SUBMISSION. Projects and assignments are required to demonstrate that students have achieved competence in all course learning requirements.*

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6307X01FRN - Personal Support Worker

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6320X01FWO - Veterinary Technician

Theory courses require a 60% to pass.

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

School of Business Procedures
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

Algonquin College’s policies have been developed to ensure the health, safety and security of all students, faculty and staff, and the proper and fair operation of the College as an academic institution and employer. Please refer to the Algonquin College Policies website for the most current policy information available at http://www.algonquincollege.com/policies/.

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.