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2013-2014
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Course Description:
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Subject Eligibility for Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition
(PLAR)
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) is a process a student can use to gain college
credit(s) for learning and skills acquired through previous life and work experiences. Candidates who
successfully meet the course learning outcomes of a specific course may be granted credit based on the
successful assessment of their prior learning. The type of assessment method (s) used will be determined
by subject matter experts. Grades received for the PLAR challenge will be included in the calculation of a
student’s grade point average.
Candidate eligibility is outlined in http://www.durhamcollege.ca/assets/Section~specific/Continuing~Education/documents/plar.pdf
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Course Learning Outcomes
Course Specific Outcomes
Essential Employability Outcomes
Students receiving a credit for this course will have
demonstrated their ability to:
Students receiving a credit for this course will have
demonstrated their ability to:
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Course Learning Outcomes contribute to the achievement of Program Learning Outcomes.
For a complete list of Vocational/Program learning outcomes and Essential Employability Skills
please refer to the current program guide.
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Sequence of Instruction
Evidence of Learning
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Intended Learning
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Course outlines are planning guidelines; actual delivery of content may vary with circumstances. Students will be notified in writing of changes that
involve the addition or deletion of learning outcomes or evaluation, prior to changes being implemented as specified in the Course Outlines Policy
http://www.durhamcollege.ca/about-us/corporate-links/governance/policies.
Professors are responsible for following this outline and facilitating the learning as detailed in this outline.
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Evaluation Criteria:
(A full description of the Academic Appeals Process can be found in your Student Handbook.)
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Notes:
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Required Text(s) and Supplies:
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Recommended Resources:
(purchase optional)
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Policies and Expectations for the Learning Environment:
General Policies and Expectations:
General College policies related to
General Program policies related to
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Acceptable Use of Information Technology
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attendance
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Academic Policies
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Academic Honesty
absence related to tests or assignment due
dates
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Student Code of Conduct
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excused absences
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Students’ Rights and Responsibilities
can be found on-line at
http://www.durhamcollege.ca/academicpolicies
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writing tests and assignments
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classroom management
can be found in the Program Guide. These
guides are available on the main Durham
College website
http://www.durhamcollege.ca/ .
Course Specific Policies and Expectations:
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General Course Outline Notes:
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Students should use the course outline as a learning tool to guide their achievement of the learning
outcomes for this course. Specific questions should be directed to their individual professor.
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The college considers the electronic format (i.e. MyCampus, DC Mail or DC Connect) as the primary
channel of communication. Students should check the sources regularly for current course information.
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Professors are responsible for following this outline and facilitating the learning as detailed in this outline.
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Course outlines should be retained for future needs (i.e. university credits, transfer of credits etc.)
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A full description of the Academic Appeals Process can be found at http://durhamcollege.ca/gradeappeal.
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Faculty are committed to ensuring accessible learning for all students. Students with permanent
disabilities who require academic accommodations in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code
should register with the Centre for Students with Disabilities (CSD) to initiate in-class
accommodations. The CSD is located in room SW116, Oshawa Campus (or room 180, Whitby
Campus). Call 905-721-3123.
Durham College is committed to the fundamental values of preserving academic integrity. Durham College
and faculty members reserve the right to use electronic means to detect and help prevent plagiarism.
Students agree that by taking this course all assignments could be subject to submission either by
themselves or by the faculty member for a review of textual similarity to Turnitin.com. Further information
about Turnitin can be found on the Turnitin.com Web site.
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