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Navigating Your Course Resources

Professor Kasha

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Instructor’s Website

• Begin with my frontdoor website. It is full of information, links, syllabi, and announcements.

• URL link:• http://frontdoor.valenciacollege.edu/?rkasha• You can also Google my full name “Ryan

Kasha”

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Faculty Information

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Faculty Information

Has my contact information,office hours, office location,e-mail, and phone number.

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Navigate by Left Menu

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Syllabus Access

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Syllabi

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Course Materials Access (Very Important)

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Course Materials

• Background and Of Interest…• Math Resources (West Campus)• E-mail and Blackboard Direct Access• MyMathLab Access and Technical Support• Course Survey Access (last 3 weeks of semester)• Math Resources beyond Valencia College! Use

this as a starting point• For Math Professionals and Colleagues (Check it

out for fun!)

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Background and Of Interest…

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Math Resources (West Campus)

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E-mail and Blackboard Direct Access

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MyMathLab Access and Technical Support

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Course Survey Access and Instructions

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Math Resources beyond Valencia College!

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Announcements (Used for emergencies only)

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Emergencies/Urgent Information

• Campus/College Closings• Cancellation of classes• Hurricane/weather • Change of location• Updates when I am away/major change in

schedule such as test date.

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General PoliciesProfessor Kasha

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Ways to Contact Your Instructor

• Visit my office (BD 5. ROOM 247) on the West Campus during office hours or by appointment

• Phone: (407) 582-1475• E-mail: rkasha@mail.valenciacollege.edu

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Course Objectives and Valencia Core Competencies

• Specific Objectives listed in your syllabus for your course.

• Valencia Core Competencies (all courses at Valencia College)

Valencia Core

Competencies

THINK

VALUE

Communicate

ACT

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Required Materials

• MyMathLab Access Code (or MyStatLab Access for STA 1001 students).

• 14-day grace period provided for free; so you can get started with your work immediately after registration!

• Includes all HW assignments• Includes all Quizzes• Includes e-book• Includes tutorial videos, PowerPoint, and

examples/hints.• Note: STA 1001 Students will have to purchase workbook

from bookstore in addition to MyStatLab!

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Visit MyMathLab.com

Register First!

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Key Features of MyMathLab

Homework AccessQuiz Access

Review your Quiz before your next attempt!

E-book Access + Tutorial Videos + Supplemental Presentations

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Book Access (E-book)

Select a chapter and section

Click on Multimedia Textbook

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E-book View

You can navigate by page number or by chapter using the left menu

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E-book Close-UP (Left Menu)

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Required Materials CONT…

TI-84+ for MAC 1105, MAC 1114 & STA 1001C

Scientific Calculator forMAT 1033C

Limited calculator use for MAT 0022C (ONLY Basic calculator allowed, never for exams,only for certain HW assignments as specified)

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Grading Policy and Requirements (General Requirements)

• There are NO dropped grades, take all requirements seriously!• Your grade is composed of exams, on-line HW, on-line quizzes, lab

attendance, and completion of various activities. Specific requirements varies from course to course.

• Extra credit opportunities (2 – 3% impact) offered throughout the semester.

• The instructor works to be fair and equitable. Do NOT ask for favors that is not fair for others. Be responsible and proactive.

• Your success is your instructor’s #1 goal, but you MUST be responsible, do the work, study, put in the time, manage your time, and keep track of all deadlines.

• Be proactive rather than be reactive.

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Grading Policy and Requirements (MAC 1105 & MAC 1114)

• There are NO dropped grades, take all requirements seriously!

Requirements Grade Weight

Homework (MyMathLab) 10% (100 Points)

Quizzes (MyMathLab) 10% (100 Points)

In-class exams 40% (400 Points)

Midterm Exam 20% (200 Points)

Final Exam 20% (200 Points)

TOTAL 100% (1,000 POINTS)

Grading Scale

90.0% – 100%A

80.0% - 89.9%B

70.0% - 79.9%C

60.0% - 69.9%D

Below 60.0%F

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Grading Policy and Requirements (MAT 0022C)

• There are NO dropped grades, take all requirements seriously!

Requirements Grade Weight

Homework (MyMathLab) 10% (100 Points)

Mastery Quizzes (MyMathLab) 10% (100 Points)

In-class exams 40% (400 Points)

Midterm Exam 15% (150 Points)

Final Exam 25% (250 Points)

TOTAL 100% (1,000 POINTS)

Grading Scale

90.0% – 100%A

80.0% - 89.9%B

70.0% - 79.9%C

60.0% - 69.9%D

Below 60.0%F

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Grading Policy and Requirements (STA 1001C)

• This class requires heavy reading in your workbook! • Each absence from lab = 10% reduction from overall lab

grade.Requirements Grade Weight

Homework (MyStatLab) 10% (100 Points)

Quizzes (MyStatLab) 10% (100 Points)

In-class exams 50% (500 Points)

Weekly Lab (Attendance + assignments)

10% (100 Points)

Final Exam 20% (200 Points)

TOTAL 100% (1,000 POINTS)

Grading Scale

90.0% – 100%A

80.0% - 89.9%B

70.0% - 79.9%C

60.0% - 69.9%D

Below 60.0%F

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Timelines and Important Dates• Check your syllabus for a specific timeline for your course. The timeline is a

tentative schedule subject to change.IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER (Fall 2015 - - FULL TERM):• September 7, 2015: Labor Day (No Classes – College Closed!)• September 8, 2015: Drop/Refund Deadline 11:59 PM on atlas• October 6, 2015: College Night (No classes on Osceola and Lake Nona Campuses

ONLY!)• October 8, 2015: College Night (No classes on West Campus, East, and Winter Park

Campuses!)• November 13, 2015: Withdrawal Deadline (Last Day to receive grade of W; must

withdraw by 11:59 PM on atlas)• November 25 – 29, 2015: Thanksigving Break (No classes – College Closed!)• December 13, 2015: Full Term Classes End for all full-term courses• December 14 – 20, 2015: Final Exam Week • December 22, 2015: Final Course Grades viewable in Atlas • Consult http://www.valenciacollege.edu/calendar/FinalExam.cfm for more

information about the final exam schedule!

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Attendance and Make-Up Policy

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E-mail Policy

• To protect your privacy and for legal reasons, all e-mails must originate from your atlas e-mail.

• All e-mails must include a subject line.• All e-mails at the end of your message must include your

name, Valencia ID, and course number and meeting times.• All e-mail messages should be respectful and

professionally written.• Students are responsible for all information/messages

sent by the instructor.• Check your atlas e-mail on a regular basis!

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Sample E-mail

Include your subject

Sample signature (includes your name, VID, Course Number & Class Time)

Make sure that you are using my correct e-mail

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Cell Phone Policy

NOT FOR EXAMS

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Academic Honesty

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Students with Disabilities

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Code of Conduct

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Valencia ID - Required

• Get a Valencia ID• It is required for everything at Valencia College• It is required for testing center• It is required for verification of ID!• It will also get you discounts!

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Tutoring and Resources for Help

• Your Instructor• SL leader (if applicable to your class)• Math Connections (Developmental & Intermediate

Algebra only)• Hands-On Lab (Developmental & Intermediate Algebra

only)• Walk-In Tutoring• Fellow classmate• Your software• The internet

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Work Ethics and Tips for Success!

• Attend class regularly.• Maintain an organized, neat notebook • Do homework regularly, do not cram!• Check your solutions to your homework.• Read ahead - - seriously read!• Allocate 2 – 3 hours outside of class time regularly for this

course. Time may vary based on individual needs.• Understand Learn It Master It! (Accomplished through

note taking, practicing, and more practicing)• Expect the Unexpected!! Anticipate last minute issues

coming up and work ahead of due dates and deadlines.

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Student Resource for SuccessValencia College is interested in making sure all our students have a rewarding and successful college experience. To that purpose, Valencia students can get immediate help with issues dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, substance abuse, time management as well as relationship problems dealing with school, home or work. BayCare Behavioral Health Student Assistance Program (SAP) services are free to all Valencia students and available 24 hours a day by calling (800) 878-5470. Free face-to-face counseling is also available.

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