General Syllabus

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Drop Date:

September 8 is the last day to drop from this course without receiving an automatic "W" and without the course reflecting on your transcript.

Withdrawal Date:

November 13 is the last day to withdraw from this course with an automatic "W".

Withdrawal Policy:

If you are unable to complete this course, it is your responsibility to withdraw formally. The withdrawal request must be received in the Registrar’s Office by the semester's withdrawal date. Failure to do so will result in your receiving a performance grade, usually an “F.” If you drop a class or withdraw from the college before the official drop/withdrawal deadline, you will receive a “W” (Withdraw) in each class dropped.

You may drop a course at the Admissions Office (T170), the Advising Center (T180) or the BTEC Advising Center (T162). Please consult with your instructor if you are thinking of dropping the course.

Lab assistants and faculty are usually in the lab to answer questions, however multimedia tutoring is not available in the lab.

Six Drop Policy:

STOP BEFORE YOU DROP!
For students who enrolled in college level courses for the first time in the fall of 2007, Texas Education Code 51.907 limits the number of courses a student may drop.
You may drop no more than 6 courses during your entire undergraduate career unless the drop qualifies as an exception. Your campus counseling/advising center will give you more information on the allowable exceptions.
Remember that once you have accumulated 6 non-exempt drops, you cannot drop any other courses with a “W”. Therefore, please exercise caution when dropping courses in any Texas public institution of higher learning, including all seven of the Dallas County Community Colleges. For more information, you may access: https://www1.dcccd.edu/cat0708/ss/oep/dw.cfm

Lab Hours:

The Multimedia Learning Center (972-238-6001) is located in Thunderduck Hall, T246.
Hours for the Fall semester are:

* Monday – Thursday: 9:00 am to 9:45 pm
* Friday: 9:00 am to 4:45 pm
* Saturday: 12:00 pm to 4:45 pm

All Multimedia (credit and continuing education) students must show a Student ID Card to use the lab and check out any equipment. IDs are available at the Student ID Office, T141.

Attention Financial Aid Students:

If you are receiving Financial Aid grants or loans, you must begin attendance in all classes. Do not drop or stop attending any class without consulting the Financial Aid Office. Changes in your enrollment level and failing grades may require that you repay financial aid funds. Students who fail to attend or participate after the drop date are also subject to this policy.

Repeating this Course:

Effective for Fall Semester 2005, the Dallas County Community Colleges will charge additional tuition to students registering the third or subsequent time for a course. All third and subsequent attempts of the majority of credit and Continuing Education/Workforce Training courses will result in additional tuition to be charged. Developmental Studies and some other courses will not be charged a higher tuition rate. Third attempts include courses taken at any of the Dallas County Community Colleges since the Fall 2002 Semester.

Academic Honesty:

Scholastic dishonesty is a violation of the Code of Student Conduct. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion.

As a college student, you are considered a responsible adult. Your enrollment indicates acceptance of the DCCCD Code of Student Conduct published in the DCCCD Catalog. https://www1.dcccd.edu/cat0506/ss/code.cfm

Disability Accommodation:

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance: Students requesting accommodations due to the presence of a disability must identify themselves to the instructor the first week of classes and provide documentation defining the accommodation needs from the Disability Services Office in Thunderduck Hall, T120.

2008 Fall Semester Academic Calendar for Multimedia

August 25 (M) - Regular Classes Begin (Monday - Friday)
*NOTE: All Friday only, Saturday only and Sunday only courses DO NOT begin this week.
The Multimedia Lab WILL NOT be open Saturday, August 30.

August 30 (Sa) to September 1 (M) - Labor Day Holiday - campus closed, including lab.

September 6 (Sa) - First Saturday the Multimedia Lab will be open.

September 8 (M) - 12th Class Day. Last day to drop a course without receiving a "W" grade on transcript.

November 13 (R) - Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W".

November 27 (R) to November 30 (Su) - Thanksgiving Holiday - campus closed, including lab.

December 6 (Sa) - Last Saturday Multimedia Lab Will Be Open to Students for the Fall 2008 semester

December 8 (M) to December 11 (R) - Final Exams Week

December 11 (R) - Semester Ends

Classroom Policies:

Please note the following policies below:

Attendance Policy:

While Richland College does not have a formal attendance policy, students are expected to attend class regularly. If you know you will be missing class(es) this semester, please speak to your instructor about day(s) you will be missing so you can receive information on the lesson(s) and assignment(s) you will miss.

Students who will be absent from class for the observance of a religious holiday will be allowed to makeup examinations or assignments missed that day IF their instructor was notified not later than the 15th day of the semester. Please refer to the college catalog Student Obligations -- Attending Classes section.

Bringing Children to Class Policy:

The institution strives to protect an environment most conducive to teaching and learning for all enrolled students. Children who are taking part in organized scheduled activities or who are enrolled in specific classes are welcomed. Minor children, however, should not be brought to the institution unless closely supervised by their parent. Minor children should not be brought into classrooms, laboratories or other facilities of the college. This practice is disruptive to the learning process. In the case of an emergency where the student-parent has no alternative but to bring the child to campus, classroom faculty or the administrative heads of other units have full discretion as to whether a child may be allowed to quietly stay in the location. These individuals may require that children be removed by the student-parent from the setting if, in their opinion, the presence of the child is deemed to be disruptive to the learning process. For reasons of security and child welfare the institution will not permit unattended children to be left anywhere on the premises. Parents who have problems with childcare should visit the advisement/counseling center to receive referrals to childcare services in the area.

Food and Drink Policy:

Except where otherwise determined by a faculty member, no eating or drinking is allowed in the classroom.

Web Server Posting Policy:

The Richland Student Web Server is open to all users of the World Wide Web. Any information students or instructors place in their files is readable by any user of the World Wide Web.

Computer/Internet Use Policy:

Currently enrolled Richland College students have access to the Multimedia Lab and classroom computers for Multimedia educational and instructional purposes only. Please use the Del Rio Computer Lab for non-multimedia activities.
Students using their own laptops must use the wireless connection in the Thunderduck Hall building and cannot use the Multimedia lab and classroom computer data lines to access the Internet.
You are required to show your Richland Student ID when requested by lab personnel. You are expected to follow lab policies as well as the Student Code of Conduct specified in the catalog.

Handheld Devices Policy:

Please turn OFF all beepers and cell phones during class.

Participation Policy:

Course participation is required.
Do not surf the Net, play games, send emails or work on homework/projects during class.
Do not disturb your neighbors during lectures and demos.
Do ask questions and be involved with the lesson.

End of Each Class Policy:

When you leave class for the day. please...
1. Delete all your files from your workstation and empty the trash.
2. Shut down your computer using Windows Shut Down.
3. Turn off your monitor after computer has COMPLETELY shut down.
4. Pick up and throw away any trash around your seat.

Attention Continuing Education Students:

To receive a certificate for this course, you must make a grade of "C" or higher as a final grade. A grade average of 69% or lower is failing.
Continuing Education will not mail your certificate to you. If you do not receive your certificate the last day of class you will have to pick up your certificate at the Continuing Education Front Desk, T160.

Multimedia Web Site:

http://www.rlc.dcccd.edu/multimedia
Check the What's New section regularly for program announcements.

Disclaimer reserving right to change syllabus:

The instructor reserves the right to amend this syllabus as necessary.

Student Acknowledgement

Please download, read and sign this Student Acknowledgement and turn it in to your instructor.