Study Abroad Course Syllabus:
Spain (CGS 2100) - Summer 2013
CONTACT
INFORMATION:
Professor Gerald Hensel
East Campus Building 2, Room 312
Phone: 407-582-2509
Email: ghensel@valenciacollege.edu
Office Hours: by appointment, posted on office door.
Professor Heith Hennel
Email: hhennel@valenciacollege.edu
Phone: 407-582-2629
Office hours: by appointment, posted on office door.
COURSE TITLE:
COURSE
DESCRIPTION:
CGS 2100: Computer Fundamentals - Spain, Summer 2013
This course covers the fundamentals of computers and computer nomenclature,
particularly with respect to personal computer hardware and software used in today’s
business environment. Students will survey and use business applications programs utilizing
pre-written programs that include word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation
graphics, and web browsers. Students completing the course will have a solid understanding
of computer concepts, how to use computers in today’s business world, and how to access
information on the world wide web. (Special Fee: $34)
PREREQUISITE:
None
TERM:
SUMMER 201330, June 6 - 13, 2013
CREDIT HOURS:
Three (3) semester hours of college credit will be awarded for the successful
completion of this course. A grade for this course will be assigned after the studyabroad portion is completed, the re-entry meeting has been completed, and all
assignments have been turned in.
CRN:
TRAVEL DATES:
June 6 - 13, 2013
IMPORTANT PROGRAM
DATES:
See the program website page for the most updated program and payment deadline
dates and fees. This information is subject to change:
http://valenciacollege.edu/international/studyabroad/students/Spain.cfm
First day of class is 5/6
Last Day of Class is 6/17
Drop Deadline is 5/13
Withdrawal deadline for W grade is 5/31.
College Closed (Credit Classes do not meet) :
May 2-4 (Summer Full and A terms
June 18 (Summer A term)
May 27
PROGRAM ITINERARY:
Please see the program itinerary for the weekly schedule of meeting sessions,
assignments, and activities. Dates are subject to change.
COURSE FORMAT:
Once the course roster has been finalized, students will be required to meet and
work online to prepare themselves for the study-abroad component of the course.
Work will begin in the semester prior to course travel. Required readings,
assignments and other activities will be provided. There will be several predeparture orientation meetings prior to the travel dates and at least one re-entry
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meeting.
From June 2-9, 2013 the course will be held in Barcelona and Madrid, Spain. During
this eight day period participants will have hands-on opportunities to apply course
material. Please see the program itinerary for the daily schedule and program
activities.
MAJOR LEARNING
OUTCOMES / COURSE
COMPETENCIES:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
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Describe the purpose and functions of computer hardware and software in
business.
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Execute software applications used for business to solve quantitative and
analytical problems.
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Experiment using Web browsers and internet search engines to retrieve
information and communicate with others via e-mail.
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Discover the importance of information systems in business today.
The course may be repeated for a maximum of nine (9) credits provided different
topic explored each time but grade forgiveness cannot be applied.
PASSPORT & VISA:
You must have a passport that is valid up to 6 months after your program return date.
You can apply for a passport through the U.S. Postal Service: https://www.usps.com
/shop/apply-for-a-passport.htm. Please not that if you do not have a passport at the
time the airline tickets are being purchased, your ticket will be delayed and you may
have to pay additional fees.
A visa is not required for Spain if you hold a U.S. passport. If you hold a passport
from another country, please visit the following website to find out what the visa
requirement is: http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/spain.htm You will be
responsible for obtaining your own visa. Valencia will not be responsible for refunding
any payments made if you do not get your passport and/or visa in time for travel.
PROGRAM PAYMENTS
& FINANCIAL AID:
The total program fee posted on the country website page does not include course
tuition and is an ESTIMATE. Program fees may increase due to an increase in
airfare, departure taxes, or low enrollment in the program. Please see the country
website page for details on what is included or not included in the program fee.
The program deposit is paid at the Business Office and is NON-REFUNDABLE.
Please see the country website page for program payment amounts and deadline
dates. After the deposit has been made, all future payments must be made through
your student account. Scholarships will be issued to your student account once you
have paid your deposit and the SAGE office has enrolled you in the course.
Short-term study abroad programs that meet the federal guidelines are eligible for
financial aid. This requires a total of 45 hours of academically-related activities for
every one (1) credit hour. Students who are eligible for financial aid may use their
aid towards the cost of tuition and the program fees.
SCHOLARSHIP
REQUIREMENTS:
You must meet the following criteria in order to receive a scholarship. Scholarships
are awarded on first-come, first-serve basis or committee review.
 Be a degree-seeking student at Valencia. You cannot go on short-term study
abroad with financial aid or a scholarship if you have already graduated.
 Have completed at least one semester with Valencia prior to travel within the
last year.
 Have a minimum 2.5 GPA at the time of applying to the program.
 Be enrolled in at least 3 credits for the spring and fall semesters and 2
credits for the summer semester.
 Meet all course requirements (attend all pre- and post-trip meetings,
participate in all in-country activities, turn in all academic assignments, obtain
a grade of a C or better).
 Submit a thank you card to the donor and complete the online course
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evaluation within two weeks.
NOTE:
 You can only receive one scholarship for international travel within an
academic year.
 You do not qualify for a scholarship if you are a transient or audit student.
COUNSELING
SERVICES:
Valencia College wants to ensure that all our students have an enriching and
rewarding study abroad experience. Should a student have difficulty adjusting upon
returning from this program, he or she can contact BayCare Behavioral Health
Student Assistance Program free of charge at 1-800-878-5470 24-hours a day. Free
face-to-face counseling is also available.
OFFICE OF STUDNETS WITH DISABILITIES INFORMATION: Students with
disabilities who qualify for academic accommodations must provide a Notification to
Instructor (NTI) form from the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) and discuss
specific needs with the professor, preferably during the first two weeks of class. The
Office for Students with Disabilities determines accommodations based on
appropriate documentation of disabilities.
East Campus Bldg. 5, Rm. 216 Ph: 407-582-2229 Fax: 407-582-8908 TTY:
407-582-1222
West Campus SSB, Rm. 102 Ph: 407-582-1523 Fax: 407-582-1326 TTY:
407-582-1222
Osceola Campus Bldg. 1, Rm. 140A Ph: 407-582-4167 Fax: 407-582-4804
TTY: 407-582-1222
Winter Park Campus Bldg. 1, Rm. 212 Ph: 407-582-6887 Fax: 407-582-6841
TTY: 407-582-1222
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INSTRUCTIONAL
MATERIALS:
Require software: SimNet by McGraw-Hill.
Simnet Word Electronic Book
Simnet Excel Electronic Book
Simnet Powerpoint Electronic Book
Simnet Access Electronic Book
Simnet Computer Concepts Electronic Book
Culturegram on Spain
Eyewitness Travel Spain available in Google Books
Becoming World Wise: A Guide to Global Learning available in Google
Books
GRADING SCALE:
The following grading scale is used:
A=90-100; B=80-89; C=70-79; D=60-69; F=below 60
COURSE
ASSIGNMENTS &
GRADING:
PRE-DEPARTURE:
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Be sure that the SAGE office has received your complete application packet.
You will not be allowed to participate on the trip if any materials are missing.
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Review the following health information for Spain:
http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/spain.htm
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Complete all pre-departure assignments – 30%
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Attend all predeparture and re-entry meetings – 10% - This is required for
participation in the study abroad program.
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ON-SITE:
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Participate and complete to all learning activities – 15%
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Participate and contribute to all cultural activities – 15%
RE-ENTRY:
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Complete all re-entry assignments – 20%
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Final Exam – (online in Simnet) 10%
The final exam will take place online during the last week of class from
June 10-17 at 11:59 PM.
CLOSE-OUT PROCESS:
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
& NO SHOW
PROCEDURES:
A condition of the scholarship you received is to complete the close-out
process within two weeks of your return. You must:
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Complete the online GPI post-assessment evaluation.
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Complete the online SAGE program evaluation.
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Write a thank you card to your donor addressed to: My Esteemed
Valencia Donor.
Also consider posting photos and something about your experience to the
Valencia SAGE Facebook group.
There will be several pre-departure meetings and one re-entry meeting (see the
Program Itinerary for details). These meetings are required and if you do miss any
meetings than your attendance participation grade will be affected. In the host
country you are expected to participate in all learning and cultural activities
conducted during the in-country portion of this program.. Classroom and activity
attendance and punctuality is vital to academic success. Excused absences will be
allowed in accordance with Valencia’s official policies.
NO-SHOW PROCEDURE
Any student who does not attend class prior to the start of the no-show period for
each part of term will be withdrawn by the instructor as a no-show. This will count as
an attempt in the class, and students will be liable for tuition. If your plans have
changed and you will not be attending this class, please withdraw yourself through
your Atlas account during the drop period for this part of term.
You must attend all meetings, be on time to and attend all program activities,
and submit the assignments throughout the program to meet the attendance
requirement.
WITHDRAWAL POLICY:
Per Valencia Policy 4-07 (Academic Progress, Course Attendance and Grades, and
Withdrawals), a student who withdraws from class before the established deadline
for a particular term will receive a grade of “W”. A student is not permitted to
withdraw after the withdrawal deadline for the term. A faculty member MAY withdraw
a student up to the beginning of the final exam period for violation of the class
attendance policy. A student who is withdrawn by faculty for violation of the class
attendance policy will receive a grade of “W”. Any student who withdraws or is
withdrawn from a class during a third or subsequent attempt in the same course will
be assigned a grade of “F”.
MAKE-UP POLICY:
This course cannot be made up. Missed assignment deadlines may be made up
within 24 hours of missed assignment deadline only.
ACADEMIC HONESTY:
Each student is required to follow Valencia policy regarding academic honesty. All
work submitted by students is expected to be the result of the student’s individual
thoughts, research, and self-expression unless the assignment specifically states
“group project.” Any act of academic dishonesty will be handled in accordance with
Valencia policy as set forth in the Student Handbook and Catalog.
INTERNET RESEARCH
STATEMENT:
Because of the variety of sources, ease of publication, lack of central control and
proliferation of commercial information on the free Internet, it is often hard to tell if the
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information is reliable. Many sites contain research and information of high
quality. However, unlike traditional print publications or library-based electronic
resources, there is usually no process of peer review, nor is there an editor verifying
the accuracy of information presented on the Internet. There are an increasing
number of sites containing information that may be incomplete, anonymously written,
out-of-date, biased, fraudulent, or whose content may not be factual. Students
should, therefore, use caution in use of the free Internet for their research
needs. For academic topics that are addressed in scholarly literature, use of
electronic databases or visiting the library may better meet your needs. However,
each professor makes the final determination of what is or is not accepted as a valid
source so review the syllabus for specific guidelines from your professor.
VALENCIA STUDENT
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Valencia faculty has defined four interrelating competencies (Think, Value,
Communicate, Act) that prepare students to succeed in the world community. These
competencies are outlined in the College Catalog. In this course, through classroom
lecture and discussion, group work, and other learning activities, you will further your
mastery of those core competencies. Additional information is available in the
College Catalog: http://valenciacollege.edu/catalog/
IMPORTANT VALENCIA
WEBSITE LINKS:
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College Calendar: http://valenciacollege.edu/calendar/
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College Catalog: http://valenciacollege.edu/catalog/
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Valencia Policy and Procedures:
http://valenciacollege.edu/generalcounsel/policy/
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FERPA: http://valenciacollege.edu/ferpa/
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ADA: http://valenciacollege.edu/osd/handbook/sec4.htm
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Medical Records:
http://valenciacollege.edu/generalcounsel/policy/ValenciaCollegePolicy.cfm?po
licyID=186
DISCLAIMER:
Changes may be made at the discretion of the instructor.
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