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COLLEGE MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of New Mexico State University Carlsbad is to provide access to quality educational opportunities and to support the economic and cultural life of the people of southeastern New Mexico.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
(directly out of catalog)
EXPANDED COURSE DESCRIPTION
PRE-REQUISITES/CO-REQUISITES
Additional technical skills that might be helpful:
TEXTS AND MATERIALS
Required text(s):
Optional text(s):
Required materials:
Optional materials:
GRADUATE OUTCOMES
Upon graduation, students of NMSU Carlsbad will be able to satisfactorily demonstrate:
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Effective communication skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking
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Basic critical thinking skills
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An understanding of the obligations of effective citizenship in a democratic society
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An understanding of the fundamental concepts of mathematics and science

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Appropriate technological literacy and skills for personal and professional use
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An understanding of the fundamental concepts for analyzing significant primary texts and/or works of art, including fine arts, literature music, theater, and film.
(select one)
CORE COMPETENCES (General Education Courses)
MEASURABLE COURSE OUTCOMES (Non-General Education Courses)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
 Demonstrate . . .
 Explain . . .
 Define . . .
PERFORMANCE MEASURES AND GRADING
Students are responsible for procedures and policies contained and addressed in the NMSU Carlsbad student handbook catalog ( http://carlsbad.nmsu.edu/students/all-students/student-handbook/ ).
Graded exercises:
Point/Grading conversion:
Grade Points
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Percentage
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Any factors affecting grades:
CELL PHONE ETIQUETTE
Please turn off your cell phone before walking into the classroom and keep it off during the entire class period. If you are expecting an emergency call (for instance, if a family member is ill or if your work requires that you remain on call), please place your phone in the vibrate mode and walk out into the hallway before answering the telephone call. Cell phone calls during class time are very disturbing; please follow proper cellular phone etiquette.
SMOKING POLICY
Smoking on the New Mexico State University Carlsbad campus is allowed only at six designated sites.
These locations are clearly marked with signs indicating that smoking is allowed. Smoking is prohibited in all other areas of the New Mexico State University Carlsbad campus. This includes all forms of smoking including e-cigarettes.
A map showing these locations is found on the campus website at in the student handbook section. http://carlsbad.nmsu.edu/students/all-students/student-handbook/smoking-policy/

ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES
Library and Media Center
The NMSU Carlsbad Library provides online access to a variety of academic resources for all current faculty, staff, and students. The librarian provides orientation and information literacy training to faculty and their students through online tutorials found on the library homepage, YouTube® and by appointment. For email reference: nmsuc_library@nmsu.edu
. Allow 24-48 hours for reply during school terms.
Wireless access and a computer lab with 13 workstations and laptop computers are available within the library. The library is open 6 days a week, Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, 8 a.m. to
5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the semesters. A pleasant and comfortable setting, the library provides reading and study rooms for individual and group study. Please visit the library website at http://carlsbad.nmsu.edu/departments/library/ for additional information.
Learning Assistance Center (L.A.C.)
The Learning Assistance Center (L.A.C.) provides free academic support to NMSU Carlsbad students.
The L.A.C. offers free individual and small group tutoring in math, English (including specific research, writing, and reading skills for all college-level courses) for both developmental and college-level courses. Students can meet with a tutor by appointment at any point during the semester; some eligible students may enroll in tutoring for credit courses. Visit our staff in IB 253, call us 575.234.1315, or make an appointment through the NMSU Carlsbad website. The L.A.C.'s operating hours for the Fall
2015 semester are Mondays through Thursdays 8 AM to 6 PM.
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
Counseling and Student Development Center (CSDC)
The Counseling & Student Development Center (CSDC), room 107, supports students step by step through their college experience through:
 Academic Advising
 Special Needs Accommodations
 New Student Orientation and Welcome Week
 Career and Job Placement
 Student Government and Organizations (ASNMSU Carlsbad)
 Dual credit and Early Admission
For more information, please call (575) 234-9337 or visit our website: http://carlsbad.nmsu.edu/departments/counseling-and-student-development .
Student Services
Student Services, room 111, is comprised of 13 dedicated individuals who primary concern is to assist you in being successful at NMSU Carlsbad. Student Services include: Admissions, Registration,
Financial Aid, Student Development, Veterans Information and Graduation. For more information, please call (575) 234-9222 or visit our website: http://carlsbad.nmsu.edu/students/all-students/studentservices/ .
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

COURSE OUTLINE/CALENDAR
Course Outline:
IMPORTANT DATES
August 19, 2015 to December 11, 2015
Faculty Report …………………………………………………Aug 17 (M)
Instruction Begins
……………………………………………..Aug 19 (W)
Labor Day Holiday (campus closed)
…………………….........Sept 7 (M)
Thanksgiving Holiday for Students
……….…………………Nov 23-27 (M-F)
Deadline for Filing Certificate/Degree Applications
………..Aug 28 (F)
Exam Week for Regular Classes
……………………………..Dec 7-11 (M-F)
Exam Date for Weekend Classes ……………………………..Dec 12 (S)
Final Grades Due
………………………………………………Dec 15 (T)
Important Dates and Deadlines for Fall 2015
Fall Term Mini-Semester1
(Eight Week 1)
Classes Begin
Late Registration Begins
(A late fee of $25 will be assessed.)
Last Day to Add a Course (without
Instructor’s Permission)
Last Day to Add a Course
(with Instructor’s
Permission)
Last Day to Cancel a Course
(with 100% refund)
August 19
August 19-
August 28
August 20
August 28
September 4
August 19
August 19-
August 24
August 20
August 24
August 18
Mini-Semester
2 (Eight Week
2)
October 14
October 14-
October 19
October 15
October 19
October 23
Last Day to Drop a Course with a “W”
(except courses carrying designated dates)
Last Day to Withdraw from the University
Students who do not officially withdraw from a course or from the University and fail to attend classes may receive failing grades and will be liable for all tuition and fees. Students may be required to repay a portion or all financial aid received.
October 19
November 13
September 18
September 30
November 11
December 1
Last Day of Classes December 11 October 13 December 11
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) covers issues relating to disability and accommodations. If a student has questions or needs an accommodation in the classroom (all medical information is treated confidentially), contact:
Haley Jones
Special Accessibility Services Coordinator, Room 107, NMSU Carlsbad, Phone: 575-234-9321, E-mail: hmjones@nmsu.edu
, Website: http://carlsbad.nmsu.edu/

NMSU policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, retaliation, serious medical condition, sex, sexual orientation, spousal affiliation and protected veterans status. Furthermore, Title IX prohibits sex discrimination to include sexual misconduct, sexual violence, sexual harassment and retaliation.
For more information on discrimination issues, Title IX or NMSU’s complaint process contact:
Gerard Nevarez or Agustin Diaz
Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) – O’Loughlin House
Phone: 575-646-3635 E-mail: equity@nmsu.edu
Website: http://nmsu.edu/~eeo/
PLAGIARISM STATEMENT
According to the NMSU Student Handbook, "Any student found guilty of academic misconduct shall be subject to disciplinary action." Plagiarism is a type of academic misconduct. If you plagiarize, you will receive an F in the course, and your name will be forwarded to the Vice President of Academic Affairs for possible further disciplinary action.
"To plagiarize" means to steal somebody else's words, ideas, creations, conclusions, or data and offer them as your own. A common example is using another person's written words-whether published or not-(such as from a book, magazine, newspaper, web site, class assignment, essay, etc.) or spoken words
(such as from a speech, conversation, video, lecture, etc.) without acknowledging the source of information and without complete and proper citation. Another example of plagiarism is the use of graphic arts, statistics, graphs, charts, and facts from a published or unpublished source (including a website, a CD-ROM, or any other electronic source) without acknowledging the source of information and without complete and proper citation. For example, the previous paragraph was paraphrased from a
New Mexico State University website document. The appropriate APA citation for acknowledging this source is as follows:
Plagiarism: What it is and how to avoid it . (2008). Retrieved July 11, 2013, from the New Mexico State
University website: http://lib.nmsu.edu/plagiarism/ .
If you are not sure, just ask.
HEALTH AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
The health and safety of our students, employees, stakeholders, and visitors is of paramount importance to New Mexico State University Carlsbad. Students are encouraged to report any hazardous conditions, malfunctioning equipment, or suspicious behavior to university officials. Administrators and security personnel can be accessed via the business office. In the event of an emergency, maps of the campus showing the locations of emergency exits, handicapped-accessible routes, fire extinguishers, and tornado shelters are posted in each classroom.
Security guards are on campus in the evening hours and can be contacted in the Business Office (by phone or in room 108 of the main building) to escort students or respond to emergencies.
Information regarding university closures and delays will be available on the University's automated phone system at 575-234-9200, presented by all Albuquerque television stations, and broadcasted over

local radio stations including 104.1 FM, 92.1 FM, 1240 AM, 740 AM, 990 AM, and 93.2 FM. In the event of an emergency, family members who need to contact a student on campus may phone the student services office or the business office. Information about students' schedules and attendance is confidential and will not be released. A detailed copy of the Student Code of Conduct and other university safety procedures can be obtained on our web site ( http://carlsbad.nmsu.edu
) under the
Student Handbook link. All students should update their contact information in myNMSU as needed. In the event that this class should be cancelled unexpectedly, a note will be placed on the door of the classroom and the students will be called (if enough time is allowed).
Business Office: 575-234-9200, Student Services Office: 575-234-9221, University toll-free number: 1-
888-888-2199, NMSU Carlsbad web site: http://carlsbad.nmsu.edu
For emergencies, dial 911
Non-emergencies:
Carlsbad Fire Department: 575-887-1191 
 Carlsbad Police Department: 575-885-2111 
 Eddy County
Sheriff's Office: 575-887-7511
STATEMENT OF SYLLABUS MODIFICATION
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REVISED DATE
This syllabus was revised on ____________.