CPSC 1105
Summer 2013
51478
Printable Version
Course Syllabus
CPSC 1105 Introduction to Information Technology
(Online)
Last Updated: June 7, 2013
Instructor Christopher C. Whitehead, PhD
E-mail: whitehead_christopher@ColumbusState.edu
Office: CCT 441
Office Hours: By appointment
Contacting Me: For issues related to this course, please email me
within MyITLab. If you need to discuss something with me personally,
please contact me through MyITLab, my CSU email address or my cell
phone.
Cell Phone: (706) 315-5946
Office Phone: (706) 507-8181
Department Phone: (706) 507-8170
Department Fax: (706) 565-3529
Web Site: http://csc.columbusstate.edu/whitehead
Required Title: MyITLab w/ eText SAC for Tech in Action w/Office 2010
Textbook/Cours Publisher: Prentice Hall
e Access ISBN-13: 9780131392564
Note: The course is being offered through MyITLab
(http://www.myitlab.com). To access the course, you will need to
purchase the access code to the MyITLab site. When you purchase
access to the MyITLab site, you are not only purchasing access to the
site, but you are also purchasing access to the e-text version of the
textbook used in the course. You can purchase the MyITLab access
code in one of two ways:
1. Directly on the MyITLab site when you register and enroll in the
class.
2. From the CSU bookstore.
Additional details about how to access the course are provided below.
Course Prerequisites – none.
Description
This course provides an introduction to computer and information
technologies. It discusses the nature of information, computer
hardware, software, communications technology, and computer-based
information systems. The theory is complemented by practical work
aimed at gaining basic proficiency with different types of widely used
application software.
Course Upon completion of this course, students will demonstrate an
Objective appreciation of the role of information technology in today's modern
society. They will be familiar with the principal components of computer
hardware and the functions of different types of software that make
computers useful in daily life. They will demonstrate a basic
understanding of the processes involved in the development of software
for problem solving, and the life cycle of information systems. Students
will be introduced to modern data communication technology including
the Internet and the World Wide Web. They will be aware of various
issues related to computer security and privacy. Students will obtain
basic practical skills necessary for manipulating and presenting
information in a productive way. Software packages used will deal with
word processing, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, databases and
Web page creation.
Course At the completion of this course, students will:
Outcomes
 Demonstrate an understanding of the role of information
technology.
 Strategies and actions used to produce the outcome:
o Study the application of information technology in
everyday life.
o Class discussion about what an information system
is, and aspects of information technology.
 Assessment Methods: Written and practical assignments,
quizzes, and exams.
 Demonstrate knowledge of the main components of a computer
system.
 Strategies and actions used to produce the outcome:
o Study different types of hardware components
such as the CPU, memory and input/output
devices.
o Class discussion of how different hardware
components work together and, with system
software, make a computer system operational.
Assessment Methods: Written and practical assignments,
quizzes, and exams.
Demonstrate familiarity with the functions of the different types
of software including system and application software.
 Strategies and actions used to produce the outcome:
 Study the application of different types of software
including operating systems and application
software.
 Virtual laboratory sessions for gaining hands-on
experience with using an operating system.
 Assessment Methods: Written and practical assignments,
quizzes, and exams.
Demonstrate familiarity with and basic proficiency in popular
application packages such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel,
and Access.
 Strategies and actions used to produce the outcome:
o Study the application of different types of software
applications
o Virtual laboratory sessions for gaining hands-on
experience with using common application
packages.
 Assessment Methods: Written and practical assignments,
quizzes, and exams.
Demonstrate knowledge of databases; how they are created,
managed, and used including business intelligence.
 Strategies and actions used to produce the outcome:
o Study of the concepts of databases and database
management systems, as well as the various uses
of databases including business intelligence.
o Class discussion on databases, database
management systems, and database uses.
o Virtual laboratory sessions for gaining hands-on
experience with creating and using databases.
 Assessment Methods: Written and practical assignments,
quizzes, and exams.
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Demonstrate knowledge of the use of programming languages
and the process of software development.
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Strategies and actions used to produce the outcome:
o Study of the concepts of computer programming
and the use of programming languages,
algorithms, compilers.
o Class discussion and hands-on experience of
computer programming using a user-friendly
programming environment.
 Assessment Methods: Written and practical assignments,
quizzes, and exams.
Demonstrate familiarity with the concepts and technology used in
modern computer networks including the Internet.
 Strategies and actions used to produce the outcome:
Study concepts of data communication technology.
Class discussion of how computer networks are
constructed and how they enable communication
of information.
 Assessment Methods: Written and practical assignments,
quizzes, and exams.
Demonstrate awareness of possible threats to computer security
and how information can be protected.
 Strategies and actions used to produce the outcome:
o Study various types of security threats and
protection mechanisms.
o Class discussion of computer security and relevant
tools.
 Assessment Methods: Written and practical assignments,
quizzes, and exams.
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Online Course
Access
This course is being provided through the use of
MyITLab. You can access MyITLab at:
http://www.myitlab.com
To access this course through MyITLab, you will need
to access the MyITLab site and then you will need to
register for the course within MyITLab. To register for
the course, you will need three things:
1. A valid email
address
You can use any valid email address althoug
using your CSU email address will probably b
more reliable.
2. The course ID
CRSAB8A-84534
3. Your student
access code
Obtained from the CSU bookstore or
purchased separately from the MyITLab Web sit
When you purchase the student access code from the
CSU bookstore or the MyITLab site, you are not only
purchasing access to the MyITLab site, but you are
also purchasing access to the e-text version of the
course textbook. If you purchase the student access
code from the http://www.myitlab.com site during the
registration process, be sure to select the access code
identified as:
MyITLab for Technology in Action with Office
2010 (with eText)
Again, to access the course, you will need to do one of
the following:
1. Purchase the student access code from the CSU
bookstore and then complete the registration process
through the MyITLab site (on the home page, click on
"Student" under "Register" on the right-hand side of
the page). During the registration process, indicate
that you already have a student access code.
or
2. Access the MyITLab site and complete the
registration process for the course, purchasing the
student access code as part of that registration
process.
For additional information on how to register and
enroll in CPSC 1105 Introduction to Information
Technology, please review the following:
If you purchase the access code from the CSU
bookstore:
MyITLab Registration and Enrollment with Access Code (PDF)
If you do NOT purchase the access code from the
CSU bookstore:
MyITLab Registration and Enrollment (PDF)
Note that you must use either Internet Explorer
7.0 or above or Safari 5.0 (Mac users) to access
MyITLab.
If you still have issues accessing MyITLab, please
contact me (via phone or email).
Assessment Grades in this course will be based on the following assessments:
Methods
 Responses to weekly discussions - 20%
 Comments to other students' responses to weekly discussions 10%
 Assignments (including Microsoft Office practical tests) - 35%
 End-of-chapter self-tests and IT Sim Mini-Quizzes - 10%
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Midterm exam - 10%
Final exam - 15%
Final grades will be assigned according to the following schedule:
Percentage Grade
90 – 100
A
80 – 89
B
70 – 79
C
60 – 69
D
< 60
F
How This Course This course will consist of readings, discussions, assignments related to
Will Work using information technology, Microsoft Office training, Microsoft Office
practical tests, quizzes, and exams. The readings will comprise of
chapters from the Technology in Action textbook and other posted
material. The information technology assignments will consist of
assignments designed to enhance your understanding of the material in
the Technology in Action textbook and Microsoft Office training. The
graded assignments will consist of:
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Technology in Action end-of-chapter tests and IT Sim quizzes
Responses to weekly discussions
Comments to other students' responses to weekly discussions
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access practical tests
Assignments related to using information technology
A midterm and final exam
The first few days of the course, you will need to read the welcome
announcement, review the course syllabus, and be sure your system is
MyITLab ready. You'll also need to respond to the introductory
discussion question by introducing yourself and becoming acquainted
with the other members of the class. Thereafter, on a weekly basis, you
will need to:
1. complete the weekly readings (approx. two hours per week);
2. complete Technology in Action end-of-chapter self-tests and IT
Sim mini-quizzes(approx. one hour per week);
3. submit responses to weekly discussion questions and comment
on other students' responses (approx. one hour per week);
4. complete Microsoft Office training (approx. two hours per week);
5. complete Microsoft Office practical tests (approx. one hour per
week);
6. complete assignments related to information technology (approx.
two hours per week); and
7. prepare for and complete the midterm and final exams (approx.
one hour per week).
Expected workload: 10 hours per week.
Information concerning how to navigate the MyITLab system will be
available in the welcome announcement posted in the MyITLab system.
You will see this announcement when you first log into the MyITLab
system.
Grading Criteria The Microsoft Office tests, Technology in Action end-of-chapter tests, IT
Sim mini-quizzes, and midterm and final exams will be graded
automatically by the MyITLab system. You will be able to take the
Technology in Action end-of-chapter tests and IT Sim mini-quizzes as
many times as you wish. The highest score will count. You will be able
to take the Microsoft Office tests up to three times. Again, your highest
score for each test will count. You will be able to take the midterm and
final exams only once.
The grades you earn for the assignments related to using information
technology will be based on the quality of your responses. Grading
rubrics associated with how these assignments will be graded will be
available in the MyITLab system.
The grades you earn for responses to the discussion questions will also
be based on the quality of your responses. Responses that generally
address the requirements of the discussion question will earn a grade of
8 out of 10. Responses that go above and beyond a typical response will
earn higher scores.
The grades you earn for comments to other students' responses to the
discussion questions will also be based on the quantity and quality of
your posts. Each week, you must post comments on at least two other
students' responses. Comments that meet this requirement and that
generally add value to the discussion will earn a grade of 8 out of 10.
Comments that go above and beyond a typical comment will earn higher
scores.
Student As a student in this course, you are responsible to:
Responsibilities
 manage your time and maintain the discipline required to meet
the course requirements;
 complete reading assignments;
 actively participate in online discussions at least once a week;
 complete assignments by their due dates; and
 read any e-mail sent by the instructor and respond accordingly.
“I didn’t know” is not an acceptable excuse for failing to meet the course
requirements. If you fail to meet your responsibilities, you do so at your
own risk.
Instructor As your instructor in this course, I am responsible to:
Responsibilities
 prepare weekly lessons that demonstrate and help students
understand the course material,
 prepare exams that allow students to demonstrate their
knowledge of the course material,
 actively participate in online discussions;
 grade exams and assignments, and post scores within one week
of the end of the week in which they are submitted; and
 read any e-mail sent by students and respond accordingly within
48 hours.
Within the discussion area, although I will read every posted discussion
question and response, I will not necessarily respond to every post.
Attendance Actively engaging in class discussions and assignments regularly is
Policy important to your success in this course. If you do not post a response
to the Intro Discussion during the first week of the course, you may be
dropped from the course. If you do not post a response to the weekly
discussion question two weeks in a row, you may receive a WF. If an
emergency prevents you from turning in an assignment or taking an
exam as scheduled, please contact me to make alternative
arrangements.
Tentative The following is the tentative schedule for the course. It is subject to
Schedule change. Detailed assignment requirements will be provided in MyITLab
divided by week. To access this content within MyITLab, click on Course
Content in the main MyITLab menu.
Week Dates Topics and Skills
Quizzes,
Assignments, Tests,
and Exams
StartUp
Set-Up Home
Computer
6/10 6/11
Getting Started:
Register on MyITLab
(http://www.myitlab.com).
Enroll in the class on
MyITLab.
Install MyITLab software on
your home computer.
Login to the class Web site
on MyITLab.
Review the course material
and course structure:
Course Syllabus, Calendar,
Grade Book, weekly
scheduled activities.
Review the PDF file: One
Step Installer & Launch Tool
Instructions or review the
audio-video: One Step
Installer & Launch Tool.
Become Familiar with
MyITLab and the
Course
Review the How to
Navigate Your Course video.
Review the Course
Syllabus, Calendar,
Grade Book, and weekly
class requirements.
Introduce Yourself
Post a brief message in
the Introduce Yourself
discussion that tells us a
little about yourself and
what you hope to gain
from this course.
1
6/126/18
Chapter 1: Using
Technology to Change the
World
Chapter 1 PowerPoint
Chapter 1 SoundBytes
Chapter 1 End-ofChapter Self-Test
Chapter 3: Using the
Internet: Making the Most
of the Web’s Resources
Chapter 3 PowerPoint
Chapter 3 SoundBytes
Chapter 3 IT SIM: Internet
Chapter 3 IT Sim
Mini-Quiz: Internet
Chapter 3 IT Sim
Mini-Quiz:
Communicating,
Sharing on the Web
Chapter 3 End-ofChapter Self-Test
Chapter 3 IT SIM:
Communicating, Sharing on
the Web
Software Application
Training:
Training 1: Windows 7
(begin)
2
6/19 6/25
IT Assignment
IT Assignment 1:
Create Your Own Blog
Weekly Discussions
Week 1 Discussion
Chapter 2: Looking at
Computers: Understanding
the Parts
Chapter 2 IT Sim
Mini-Quiz: What is a
Computer?
Chapter 2 PowerPoint
Chapter 2 End-ofChapter Self-Test
Chapter 2 SoundBytes
Chapter 2 IT SIM: What is a
Computer?
Chapter 6: Understanding
and Assessing Hardware:
Evaluating Your System
Chapter 6 IT Sim
Mini-Quiz: Hardware
Chapter 6 End-of-
Chapter 6 PowerPoint
Chapter Self-Test
Chapter 6 SoundBytes
Chapter 6 IT SIM: Hardware
Software Application
Training:
Test 1: Windows 7
Training 1: Windows 7
(complete)
Training 2: MS Office 2010:
Word (begin)
3
6/26 7/2
IT Assignment
IT Assignment 2:
Design Your Ultimate
Computer
Weekly Discussions
Week 2 Discussion
Chapter 4: Application
Software: Programs That
Let You Work and Play
Chapter 4 IT Sim
Mini-Quiz: Application
Software
Chapter 4 PowerPoint
Chapter 4 End-ofChapter Self-Test
Chapter 4 SoundBytes
Chapter 4 IT SIM:
Application Software
Chapter 5: Using System
Software: The Operating
System, Utility Programs,
and File Management
Chapter 5 PowerPoint
Chapter 5 IT Sim
Mini-Quiz: File
Management
Chapter 5 IT Sim
Mini-Quiz: System
Software
Chapter 5 SoundBytes
Chapter 5 End-ofChapter 5 IT SIM: File
Management
Chapter Self-Test
Chapter 5 IT SIM: System
Software
Software Application
Training:
Test 2: MS Office
2010: Word
Training 2: MS Office 2010:
Word (complete)
Training 3: MS Office 2010:
Excel (begin)
4
IT Assignment
IT Assignment 3:
Jing/Flickr
Weekly Discussions
Week 3 Discussions
7/3
Midterm Exam (Chapters 1-6) (online)
7/5 7/11
Chapter 8: Digital
Lifestyle: Managing Digital
Data and Devices
Chapter 8 IT Sim
Mini-Quiz: Digital
Devices and
Multimedia
Chapter 8 PowerPoint
Chapter 8 SoundBytes
Chapter 8 End-ofChapter Self-Test
Chapter 8 IT SIM: Digital
Devices and Multimedia
Chapter 9: Securing Your
System: Protecting Your
Digital Data and Devices
Chapter 9 IT Sim
Mini-Quiz: Security
and Privacy
Chapter 9 PowerPoint
Chapter 9 End-of-
Chapter 9 SoundBytes
Chapter Self-Test
Chapter 9 IT SIM: Security
and Privacy
Software Application
Training:
Test 3: MS Office
2010: Excel
Training 3: MS Office 2010:
Excel (complete)
Training 4: MS Office 2010:
PowerPoint (begin)
5
7/12 7/18
IT Assignment
IT Assignment 4:
Create a Video
Weekly Discussions
Week 4 Discussions
Chapter 7: Networking:
Connecting Computing
Devices
Chapter 7 IT Sim
Mini-Quiz: Networks
Chapter 7 PowerPoint
Chapter 7 End-ofChapter Self-Test
Chapter 7 SoundBytes
Chapter 7 IT SIM: Networks
Chapter 13: Behind the
Scenes: How the Internet
Works
Chapter 13 IT Sim
Mini-Quiz:
Communicating,
Sharing on the Web
Chapter 13 PowerPoint
Chapter 13 SoundBytes
Chapter 13 IT SIM:
Communicating, Sharing on
the Web
Chapter 13 End-ofChapter Self-Test
Software Application
Training:
Test 4: MS Office
2010: PowerPoint
Training 4: MS Office 2010:
PowerPoint (complete)
Training 5: MS Office 2010:
Access (begin)
6
7/19 7/25
IT Assignment
IT Assignment 5:
Create a Web Site
Weekly Discussions
Week 5 Discussions
Chapter 10: Behind the
Scenes: Software
Programming
Chapter 10 IT Sim
Mini-Quiz: Program
Development
Chapter 10 PowerPoint
Chapter 10 End-ofChapter Self-Test
Chapter 10 SoundBytes
Chapter 10 IT SIM:
Program Development
Chapter 11: Behind the
Scenes: Databases and
Information Systems
Chapter 11 PowerPoint
Chapter 11 IT Sim
Mini-Quiz: Databases
Chapter 11 End-ofChapter Self-Test
Chapter 11 SoundBytes
Chapter 11 IT SIM:
Databases
Software Application
Training:
Training 5: MS Office 2010:
Test 5: MS Office
2010: Access
Access (complete)
IT Assignment
IT Assignment 6:
Create a Mobile App
Weekly Discussions
Week 6 Discussions
7/29, 8-10 am Final Exam (Chapters 1-11, 13) (on campus)
Discussion Discussion etiquette is essential in any online communications. Students
Etiquette are encouraged to voice their own opinions but in doing so be respectful
of the opinions of others and to refrain from inappropriate commentary.
Should such inappropriate comments occur, I will intervene as I monitor
the dialogue in the discussions. I will request that inappropriate content
be removed from the discussion and will recommend University
disciplinary action if deemed appropriate. Students as well as faculty
should be guided by common sense and basic etiquette. The following
are good guidelines to follow:
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Never post, transmit, promote, or distribute content that is
known to be illegal.
Never post harassing, threatening, or embarrassing comments.
If you disagree with someone, respond to the subject, not the
person.
Never post content that is harmful, abusive; racially, ethnically,
or religiously offensive; vulgar; sexually explicit; or otherwise
potentially offensive.
In addition to the above, a positive attitude is essential to a healthy
learning environment. Not only should your posts be respectful and
insightful, but they should also be positive in order to benefit the entire
class. In addition, all posts should be grammatically correct and should
be spell-checked prior to posting to avoid confusion.
Assignment Due All assignments (non-graded and graded) are due no later than 11:59
Dates and Times PM (23:59) (Eastern Time) on the last day of the week in which they are
assigned. Graded assignment due dates will be posted in the MyITLab
calendar. Clicking on any given day in the calendar will provide a list of
the graded assignments due by that day. Note that non-graded
assignments may not be listed on the calendar. All assignments, graded
and non-graded, will be available by clicking on Course Content in the
menu.
Late If circumstances prevent the timely posting of assignments, please
Assignments notify me by email within MyITLab. If the MyITLab system is down,
please email me at my CSU email address:
whitehead_christopher@columbusstate.edu. If you cannot email me, please call
my office or cell phone. Unless you make prior arrangements with me,
any assignment submitted after its assigned due date will be considered
late, will not be accepted for grading and will be assessed a grade of
zero (0).
Extra Credit There are no provisions for extra credit in this course.
Exams The midterm exam will be administered online. The final exam will be
administered on campus or through the use of ProctorU (requires
additional fee and the use of a webcam and a microphone). If you
intend to use the proctoring services of ProctorU, you must notify me no
later than July 15. Additional information about proctoring will be
announced in MyITLab later in the course.
Incompletes If unusual circumstances preclude you from completing the course and
you have satisfactorily completed all the other course requirements up
until that point, I will award you a grade of "Incomplete" provided you
contact me regarding the unusual circumstances and you agree to
certain conditions for removal of the "Incomplete." You must, however,
contact me and arrange for the Incomplete as soon as you are aware
that you will be unable to complete the course and before the last day of
class.
Corrections to To see your grades for individual assignments, click on Grades within
Grades MyITLab. If you believe a posted grade is incorrect, please email me
within MyITLab.
Software and To participate in this course, you must have (or have access to) a
Technology computer that meets CSU's online course minimum computer hardware
Requirements requirements as outlined at:
http://academics.columbusstate.edu/classes/cptr_req.php
In addition, you must have (or have access to) Internet connectivity and
the computer you use for the course must be equipped with either the
Internet Explorer 7 or higher Web browser or Safari 5.0 or higher for
Mac users (note that the MyITLab system is not compatible with any
other browser). For additional MyITLab system requirements, see:
http://myitlab.com/System_Requirements
Although this course covers the the use of Microsoft Office 2010 (Word
2010, Excel 2010, PowerPoint 2010, and Access 2010), this software is
not required for this course. Any assignments you complete in this
course that cover any of the Microsoft Office software will be completed
through the use of a simulated Microsoft Office environment within
MyITLab. Access to the actual software is, however, recommended in
order to make the most of your learning experience. If you have access
to the CSU campus, the Microsoft Office 2010 software is available in
the main computer lab in the first floor of the CCT building or in the
Computer Science lab in CCT 450.
To install the software on your computer needed to run the MyITLab Office
simulation software, see:
http://myitlab.com/Home_Computer_Set-Up
To better understand how the MyITLab Office simulation software will work in
this course, see:
http://www.myitlabcommunity.com/communitytv/mymislab-communitytvcommunitytv/exploring-the-simulations/
Special note for Mac users:
The MyITLab Mac solution uses a remote desktop client to run MyITLab
in a virtual Windows environment. For information on how to install the
remote desktop client, please see:
http://wps.prenhall.com/bp_myitlab2010_macuser/
Getting Help At the top of the course content, I will provide a discussion area within
MyITLab entitled "Questions?". If you have a question about an
assignment or need help with an assignment in any given week, please
post your question in that discussion area.
Student assistants in the Computer Center and in the open lab on
campus can help you with basic computer-related problems (such as
logging onto the network, saving your work, etc.), but they are not
obligated and may not possess the necessary skills to help you with
your assignments. Tutors in the School of Computer Science tutoring lab
(CCT 450) can help you with the assignments. Their schedule is typically
posted in the School of Computer Science office. Do not ask the tutors
to do assignments for you. They are instructed to assist you in
understanding concepts only.
For other general computer related problems or questions, please
contact the UITS computer help desk at 706-507-2910 or email
helpdesk@columbusstate.edu.
For help with MyITLab, please contact the MyITLab Student Technical
Support:
http://www.myitlab.com/support_student.asp
For other information related to online courses at CSU, please see the
Student Resources section of the CSU Online Web site:
http://online.columbusstate.edu/student_resources.php
Academic
Honesty/
Plagiarism
Policy
Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, activities such as
cheating and plagiarism
(http://ace.columbusstate.edu/advising/a.php#AcademicDishonestyAcademicMisconduct
). It is a basis for disciplinary action. Any work turned in for individual
credit must be entirely the work of the student submitting the work. All
work must be your own. For group projects, the work must be done only
by members of the group. You may share ideas but submitting identical
assignments (for example) will be considered cheating. You may discuss
the material in the course and help one another with debugging;
however, any work you hand in for a grade must be your own. A simple
way to avoid inadvertent plagiarism is to talk about the assignments,
but don't read each other's work or write solutions together unless
otherwise directed by me. For your own protection, keep scratch paper
and old versions of assignments to establish ownership until after the
assignment has been graded and returned to you. If you have any
questions about this, please contact me immediately. For assignments,
access to notes, the course textbooks, books and other publications is
allowed. All work that is not your own, MUST be properly cited. This
includes any material found on the Internet. Stealing or giving or
receiving any code, diagrams, drawings, text or designs from another
person (CSU or non-CSU, including the Internet) is not allowed. Having
access to another person’s work on the computer system or giving
access to your work to another person is not allowed. It is your
responsibility to prevent others from having unauthorized access to your
work.
No cheating in any form will be tolerated. Penalties for academic
dishonesty may include a zero grade on the assignment or exam/quiz, a
failing grade for the course, suspension from the Computer Science
program, and dismissal from the program. All instances of cheating will
be documented in writing with a copy placed in the School’s files.
Students will be expected to discuss the academic misconduct with the
faculty member and the chairperson. For more details see the Student
Handbook: http://students.columbusstate.edu/policies.php.
Confidentially of
Information
Shared by
Students
CSU does not guarantee the confidentiality of information shared by
students in the course environment. Therefore, students should not
share any confidential information from employers unless explicitly
released for public use.
ADA If you have a documented disability, as described by the Rehabilitation
Accommodation Act of 1973 (P.L. 933-112 Section 504) and the Americans with
Notice Disabilities Act (ADA) and subsequent amendments and would like to
request academic and/or physical accommodations, please contact the
Office of Disability Services in the Schuster Student Success Center
(room 221), 706-507-8755, as soon as possible. Course requirements
will not be waived, but reasonable accommodations may be provided as
appropriate.