COURSE INFORMATION
Instructor Name
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Kressida Rice
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Building/Office Number
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Office Hours
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I am available for office and virtual consultations on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM CST, or by appointment. Please plan accordingly, as I do not accept coursework or respond to inquiries outside of these designated hours unless an appointment has been scheduled in advance.
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Virtual Hours
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I am available for office and virtual consultations on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM CST, or by appointment. Please plan accordingly, as I do not accept coursework or respond to inquiries outside of these designated hours unless an appointment has been scheduled in advance.
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Office Telephone
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(409) 882-3093
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Email Address
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Kressida.Rice@lsco.edu
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Course Schedule |
Building: Online, Room: TBA, Dates: 8/25/2025 - 10/17/2025, Days: TBA, Times: TBA
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Course Description |
CNBT 1300 - Residential & Light Commercial Construction Drawings 3-2-2
Introduction to construction drawings with a focus on residential and light commercial construction. Course Identifier 15.1001 TEC
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Required Textbook & Materials
Required Textbook
Name: Core: Introduction to Basic Construction Skills
Author: Pearson
Edition: 6th
ISBN: 9780137483358
Reference (Not Required) Textbook
Name: Print Reading for Construction Residential and Commerical
Author: Walter C. Brown, Daniel P. Dorfmueller
Edition: 8th
ISBN: 9781649259851 (paperback) & 9781637769164 (ebook)
Upon registration for classes, LSCO students are automatically charged $14 per semester credit hour for access to all required textbooks, lab manuals, lab codes, and electronic books on the first day of class through the Gator Book Pack. Information about the LSCO Gator Book Pack as well as responses to common FAQs can be found on LSCO's webpage. ALL STUDENTS WILL HAVE UNTIL THE SECOND DAY OF THE SEMESTER TO OPT-OUT OF THE GATOR BOOK PACK.
Every student MUST have access to the required textbooks by the week of class. The student will be responsible for all assignments given. Failure to have a text may result in being dropped from the class. Failure to follow instructions (written or oral) will result in penalties.
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will acquire the following course learning outcomes:
Core Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Identify common symbols and abbreviations used in construction drawings.
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Interpret a complete set of construction drawings with accuracy.
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Correlate various drawing components—including elevations, sections, details, plan views, schedules, general notes—and apply architectural and engineering scales effectively.
Course Topical Outline
Course Outline
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Assigned Readings – Print Reading for Construction, Residential, and Commercial
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Items Due
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Week 1
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*Continue working on getting the required reading for the course*
Module 00102 – Introduction to Construction Math
1.0 Whole Numbers
2.0 Fractions
3.0 The Decimal System
4.0 Measuring Length
5.0 Metric and Inch – Pound Measurement Systems
6.0 Introduction to Geometry
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Discussion Forum 1.1 due Sunday, August 31st at 11:59 PM CST
Attendance Verification Quiz due Sunday, August 31st at 11:59 PM CST
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Week 2
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Module 00105 – Introduction to Construction Drawings
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Week 1: Module 00102 Assignments are due Wednesday, September 3rd at 11:59 PM CST
Quiz 1 due Wednesday, September 7th at 11:59 PM CST
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Week 3
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Unit 1: Construction Drawings Organization
Unit 4: Lines and Symbols
Unit 5: Fundamental Drawing Practices
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Week 2: Module 00105 Assignments are due Wednesday, September 10th, 11:59 PM CST
Research Paper Outline due Friday, September 12th at 11:59 PM CST
Discussion Forum 2.1 due Sunday, September 14th at 11:59 PM CST
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Week 4
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Midterm Exam Week
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Assignment #1 is due Wednesday, September 17th, at 11:59 PM CST
Midterm Exam, September 21st, due at 11:59 PM CST on Sunday
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Week 5
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Unit 6: Specification and Building Codes
Unit 8: Site Plans
Unit 9: Architectural Drawings
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Assignment #2 is due Wednesday, September 24th, at 11:59 PM CST
Discussion Forum 3.1 is due Sunday, September 28th, at 11:59 PM CST
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Week 6
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Unit 10: Foundation Prints
Unit 11: Structural Prints
Unit 12: Residential Framing Prints
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Assignment #3 is due Wednesday, October 1st, at 11:59 PM CST
Quiz 2 due Sunday, October 5th, at 11:59 PM CST
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Week 7
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Unit 13: Plumbing Prints
Unit 14: HVAC Prints
Unit 15: Electrical Prints
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Assignment #4 is due Wednesday, October 8th, at 11:59 PM CST
Research Paper Outline due Friday, October 10th at 11:59 PM CST
Discussion Forum 4.1 is due Sunday, October 12th, at 11:59 PM CST
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Week 8
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Final Exam Week
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Final Exam (Comprehensive -Reading Construction Drawings) due Friday, October 15th -17th at 11:59 PM CST
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Major Assignments Schedule
To access and complete the first few assignments in this course, you must register with Pearson using the instructions provided in the course interface.
Please follow the link labeled “Pearson – Student Registration” located in the Course Materials section of our learning platform to begin the registration process.
If you encounter any issues during registration, reach out for assistance immediately to avoid falling behind on assignments.
Homework Assignments
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Homework will generally be assigned each week via Blackboard. Homework is due on the date and time listed on each assignment. Late homework will NOT be accepted. No other accommodations for late or missing homework will be made. Homework will consist of online multiple choice, short answers (must be at least a paragraph long – at least 4 sentences), or calculations. Any completed written assignments must be scanned and uploaded to Blackboard. Each assignment, regardless of the number of pages, must be submitted as a single word file. Submissions containing more than one file will not be graded. Assignments will be graded within a week of receiving the assignment.
Must include a title block. Your title block should state the following:
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Page number
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Title of the activity
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Your full name
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Department and institution name: Construction Management, LSCO
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Course code and title: CNBT 1300 – Residential and Light Commercial Blueprint Reading
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Instructor’s name: Professor Rice
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Assignment due date
File Naming and Submission
Lastname_Final Paper
Example:
Rice_Final Paper.docx
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Submit your assignment as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx)
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Use the following file naming format:
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Submit your assignment through the designated learning platform by the due date listed in the course calendar
Submit your assignment through the designated learning platform by the due date listed in the course calendar.
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Final Paper
Final Paper Guidelines
Students will work in pairs to research and write a final paper on one of the following topics:
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The current use of construction drawings by construction management professionals of record
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The advantages and disadvantages of electronic construction drawings using various software platforms
Project Deliverables
This project includes two required submissions:
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Detailed Outline with References
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Due: Week 3
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Must include a structured outline of your paper and a list of references that support your planned content.
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Completed Final Paper
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Due: Week 7
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Must meet all formatting and content requirements outlined below.
Paper Requirements
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Minimum of 3 full pages (excluding cover and reference pages)
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Typed and double-spaced
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Times New Roman, 12-point font
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Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx) – PDFs will not be accepted
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Include a cover page and a References page (These are two separate pages)
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Use proper spelling and grammar
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Cite all sources in-text and on the reference page using APA format
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Refer to the Term Paper Guidelines document for additional details
Cover Page Requirements
Each paper must include a cover page with the following information:
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Page number
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Title of the activity
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Your full name
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Department and institution name: Construction Management, LSCO
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Course code and title: CNBT 1300 – Residential and Light Commercial Blueprint Reading
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Instructor’s name: Professor Rice
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Assignment due date
File Naming and Submission
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Submit your assignment as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx)
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Use the following file naming format:
Lastname_Final Paper
Example:
Smith_Final Paper.docx
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Submit your assignment through the designated learning platform by the due date listed in the course calendar
References Page
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Include a separate References page at the end of your paper
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Cite a minimum of three (3) credible sources
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All references must be formatted in APA style
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The References page does not count toward the minimum page requirement
Final Exam Date
October 15, 2025 - 12:00 AM
Through October 17, 2025 - 11:59 PM
COURSE POLICIES
Academic Honesty
Faculty who suspect violation of academic honesty, cheating, plagiarism, collusion, or abuse of resource materials may assign an academic penalty.
Incidents of academic dishonesty are a violation of the Student Code of Conduct. An academic appeal process is afforded to students who desire to dispute a grade or any decision that affects the student's ability to complete and earn a grade for the course provided it is not related to a violation outlined in the LSCO Student Code of Conduct, including academic dishonesty.
All assignments submitted in this course must be the original work of the student. To ensure academic integrity, all submissions will be reviewed through SafeAssign, a plagiarism detection tool.
Plagiarism is defined as the use of another person’s words, ideas, or work without proper acknowledgment. This includes copying from sources without citation, excessive paraphrasing, or submitting work that is not your own.
SafeAssign Thresholds and Consequences:
Students are responsible for understanding and adhering to the institution’s academic integrity policies. Ignorance of plagiarism rules is not an excuse. If you have questions about proper citation or academic honesty, please consult your instructor or academic advisor.
Electronic Communication
LSCO students are required to use either their LSCO Blackboard account or their LSCO email account (Office 365 / Microsoft Outlook) for all electronic communication. In order to ensure the privacy and identity of the student communicating via electronic methods, LSCO faculty will direct students to use their LSCO email accounts rather than personal accounts. If a student has trouble accessing their LSCO email account, they should contact the LSCO Help Desk at (409) 882-3033 or helpdesk@lsco.edu.
Electronic Communication Policy
All course-related materials—including reading assignments, recorded lectures, presentation slides, discussion questions, and homework assignments with due dates—will be posted on the course Blackboard homepage. Students are expected to check Blackboard regularly to stay informed of updates, announcements, and deadlines.
All official email communication will be sent to your LSCO email account. It is your responsibility to monitor this account frequently to ensure you receive important course information in a timely manner.
When contacting the instructor via email, please include the course name or section in the subject line to help facilitate a prompt and accurate response.
Instructor Availability:
I am available to respond to questions and concerns during scheduled office hours or by appointment only. I do not accept coursework or inquiries outside of these designated times unless previously arranged.
For urgent matters outside of office hours, you may send a text message to (954) 573-1094. If you choose to call, please be sure to leave a voicemail so I can return your call as soon as possible.
Attendance Requirements
Federal regulations require students who receive financial aid to have begun "attending" and participate substantially in each course for which they are enrolled on or before the official census reporting date outlined on the LSCO Academic Calendar. Students documented as "not attending" a course upon the census date are assumed (for financial aid purposes) to have not begun attendance for that course, negatively affecting their financial aid eligibility and disbursement.
Attendance in an ONLINE course is verified by substantial participation in the course on or before the census date published in the LSCO Academic Calendar. Substantial participation in this online course is defined as logging in and completing/participating in at least one requirement of the course. Note: Simply logging in to your online course does not constitute attendance.
Hybrid classes are a mix of face-to-face and online environments. Students will be expected to attend a certain number of classes as required by the instructor. (Include the policy on absences and tardiness.) In addition to classroom attendance, your weekly active participation in the online component (Blackboard and/or homework software) will be considered and expected.
Make-up Work Policy
Make-up Work Policy
There are no late submissions allowed for assignments or exams. If extenuating circumstances exist that do not allow you to submit assignments on time or take an exam at the scheduled time, please contact the professor promptly to discuss alternate arrangements.
Classroom Etiquette
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Online - Since face-to-face meetings in the classroom may be replaced by online meetings through discussion boards, emails, and/or Blackboard Collaborate, students are expected to follow the rules of netiquette in these forums.
Exam Policy
There will be two online exams – Please see the class schedule. Examinations may be missed only with a valid excuse and the instructor’s prior approval. If you are absent from an examination without a valid excuse and without prior approval, you will receive a zero for the examination, and no make-up examination will be offered.
A make-up examination will be scheduled by the Construction Management program for those students missing an exam with a valid excuse and with prior approval. Students are not authorized to reschedule their exam or to create a make-up exam directly with Respondus LockDown Browser. The make-up examination may be different from the examination given to the rest of the class.
Students taking online monitored examinations must comply with all Respondus LockDown Browser and Construction Management program requirements. It may take some time for Respondus LockDown Browser to confirm your identity, check your internet connection, and provide testing instructions before you are allowed to begin the exam. Respondus LockDown Browser does require you to have a webcam. Please be patient and respectful during this process. Students experiencing technical problems or exam issues should report them to their Respondus LockDown Browser monitor immediately upon their occurrence. Students should also request that Respondus LockDown Browser immediately notify the instructor about all reported issues.
Failure to comply with this requirement may result in a zero on the exam. During the exam, you can use the following:
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Your book
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Your lecture notes.
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Your assignments
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A calculator
You are not able to use your phone or any other sources during the exam. If you are using your phone or other sources during the exam, this will result in a zero.
Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Students should use AI technology responsibly and ethically. This includes refraining from using AI to engage in harmful or unethical activities, such as generating false information, spreading misinformation, or engaging in malicious behaviors. The use of AI should align with the principles of academic integrity, honesty, and respect for others. Students are responsible for adhering to LSCO's Academic Honesty policy found in the Student Handbook. LSCO's full AI policy can be found at
AI Policy | Lamar State College Orange (lsco.edu)
Expected Time Requirement for this Course
For every hour in class (or unit of credit) taught in a 16-week session, students should expect to spend at least two to three hours per week studying and completing assignments. Example: For a 3-credit hour class taught in a 16-week session, students should prepare to allocate approximately 6 to 9 hours per week outside of class studying and completing assignments. For a 3-credit hour taught in a 10-week summer session, students should prepare to allocate approximately 10 to 15 hours per week outside of class studying and completing assignments. For a 3-credit hour taught in an 8-week session, students should prepare to allocate approximately 12 to 18 hours per week outside of class studying and completing assignments. For a 3-credit hour taught in a 5-week summer session, students should prepare to allocate approximately 20 to 29 hours per week outside of class studying and completing assignments.
Grading and Evaluation Method
A = 90 – 100%
B = 80 – 89%
C = 70 – 79%
D = 60 – 69%
F = Below 60%
Homework Assignments 30 Points
Discussions 10 Points
Quizzes 10 Points
Final Paper 10 Points
Midterm Exam 20 Points
Final Exam 20 Points
Total 100 Points
Instructor Response Time
The instructor will respond to emails within 24 hours, excluding weekends and holidays. On weekends and holidays, the instructor will respond to emails from students within 24 hours of the first business day following the weekend or holiday.
Participation Requirements
Class Preparation and Participation
Weekly participation and engagement in the courses are critical for student success. Assignments should be completed by the due date. Students should also refer to the instructor’s attendance policy for additional information. (See LSCO Student Handbook, Class Attendance.)
There will be formal recorded lectures posted online for each topic. Viewing the lectures and completing class assignments is required to build proficiency and meet course learning objectives. Students are responsible for checking the course web page for reading assignments, lectures, and homework. The course Blackboard page will be updated routinely, so check it regularly.
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Discussion Forum Policy
To promote meaningful academic dialogue and respectful engagement, students are expected to adhere to the following guidelines when participating in online discussion forums.
Initial Post Requirements
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Timeliness: Submit your initial response early in the week to allow classmates sufficient time to read and respond.
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Content: Posts must directly address the assigned prompt. While expanding on the topic is encouraged, off-topic posts will not be counted.
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Length: Initial posts must be a minimum of 150 words.
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References: Include at least one academic reference to support your response. All references must be cited in APA format, including in-text citations and a reference list.
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Originality: Posts must be written in your own words. Plagiarism is strictly prohibited.
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Citation Standards: Any quoted or paraphrased material must be properly cited using APA style.
Responses to Classmates
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Frequency: Respond to at least two (2) classmates throughout the discussion period.
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Length: Each response must be a minimum of 75 words.
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Instructor Interaction: A response to the instructor may count as one of your required replies.
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Quality: Responses should be thoughtful and substantive. Avoid generic comments such as “I agree” or “Good job.” Instead, aim to:
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Offer new perspectives or suggestions
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Support or challenge ideas with reasoning or personal experience
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Provide additional information backed by credible sources
Engagement and Etiquette
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Follow-Up: Revisit the forum to engage with replies to your original post.
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Respect: Maintain a professional and respectful tone. Follow the Online Etiquette Rules.
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Writing Standards: Use correct spelling, grammar, and sentence structure.
Academic Integrity
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Original Work: All posts must be original and reflect your own understanding.
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Support Materials: Use course materials, the Virtual Library, or other academic sources to support your contributions.
Evaluation
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Review the discussion rubric provided by the instructor to understand how your participation will be assessed.
Review of Test Grades
If the student has an issue with his/her grade, the instructor must be contacted no later than three (3) days after receiving the grade.
Student's Responsibility
This syllabus contains information, policies, and procedures for a specific course. By enrolling, the student agrees to read, understand, and abide by the rules, policies, regulations, and ethical standards of Lamar State College Orange as those contained in the current LSCO Catalog and schedule of classes.
Syllabus Content
The instructor reserves the right to make changes to this syllabus if deemed necessary. All changes will be provided to the students orally or in writing before the implementation of the change.
Textbook and Required Materials Access
Every student MUST have access to the required textbooks by the second week of class. The student will be responsible for all assignments given. Failure to have a text may result in being dropped from the class. Failure to follow instructions (written or oral) will result in penalties.
STUDENT SUPPORT RESOURCES
Mental Health Resources
TimelyCare is a virtual health and well-being platform that is available 24/7 for all non-dual credit enrolled LSCO students. There is no cost to eligible students for this service. TimelyCare’s providers offer emotional support, mental health counseling, health coaching, psychiatry, and basic needs support. Non-Dual Credit students enrolled in classes can log in to the TimelyCare website or app available at
timelycare.com/LSCO.
Advocacy Information
Any student who faces challenges securing their food or housing and believes this may affect their performance in the course is encouraged to contact the advising office for guidance on how to identify possible resources. Please notify the instructor of your circumstance if you are comfortable doing so.
Equal Opportunity to Educational Programs
Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) is an equal opportunity educational institution and does not discriminate against any person regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status, in admissions, educational programs, student activities or employment. For further information about this policy, contact the Accessibility Coordinator at (409) 882-3393.
Title IX of the Education Amendments
LSCO prohibits discrimination, including sexual harassment and retaliation, against any student on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law. Any student who believes that he or she has experienced prohibited conduct or believes that another student has experienced prohibited conduct should immediately report the alleged acts to the Title IX Coordinator, Rebecca Gentry, at
Rebecca.Gentry@lsco.edu.
Blackboard Resources
LSCO students will access Blackboard through the MyGator portal. Login credentials will use the following format: username@my.lsco.edu and Password. For help in identifying your Username/Password, visit
https://www2.lsco.edu/sspr/.
Blackboard student resource videos and help-sites are available at
https://www.lsco.edu/distanceed/blackboard-student.asp.
Career Coach
Lamar State College Orange provides career advising services to all students and alumni through Career Coach, an online career planning tool. Career Coach assists students through all phases of developing, initiating, and implementing career plans.
Information regarding employment opportunities and career options are provided along with access to live local job postings. Full-time and part-time employment opportunities, as well as internships, are available through Career Coach. Visit
https://www.lsco.edu/advising/career-planning.asp for more details on how to use LSCO's Career Coach to plan for and learn more about your future career.
Gator Assistance Services
Lamar State College Orange provides currently enrolled technical students support for daycare costs as well as other services.
Visit
https://www.lsco.edu/advising/gator-assistance.asp for details on assistance services.
OASIS (formerly) Gator Success Center
Students are encouraged to make an appointment or walk in to receive tutoring, support services, or access to an open computer lab. Face-to-face and online supplemental instruction sessions are available to help students through any LSCO course. Reach out to
learning.center@lsco.edu for more information on how students can receive academic support.
Library Services
Students are encouraged to visit library.lsco.edu to find the library's current operating hours, access the catalog to locate print materials, and access GatorSearch to explore the vast electronic collection. The library provides over 77 electronic database collections that include eBooks, newspapers, magazines, academic journals, and streaming video. The physical library contains a specialized collection of research materials specifically chosen to support the degrees and courses offered. Additionally, Students with research questions or questions about library services are encouraged visit the library in person, call 409-882-3352, access the chat on the library webpage, or to email their question to
lscolibrary@lsco.edu.
Student with Disabilities
Under the Texas State System, Lamar State College Orange complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, pertaining to the provision of reasonable academic adjustments/auxiliary aids for students with disability. We strive to provide reasonable academic adjustments/auxiliary aids to students who request and require them.
Students who believe they have a disability requiring an academic adjustment/auxiliary aid are encouraged to contact the Accessibility Coordinator at (409) 882-3393 or visit the Advising Office. Students are encouraged to apply before the start of the semester when at all possible. The Accommodation Request Form and details regarding the appropriate documentation needed can be found here:
https://www.lsco.edu/advising/disability.asp. Once approved, the signed accommodation form provided by the Special Populations Advisor must be submitted to the instructor at least two business days in advance of need.
Students with questions about the accommodations they receive in class should contact their instructor or the Accessibility Coordinator.
Upswing 24/7 FREE Tutoring Services
Lamar State College Orange provides currently enrolled students with access to online tutoring through a partnership with Upswing, an online tutoring platform. Tutors are available 24/7 online in almost every subject.
Visit
https://www.lsco.edu/tutoring/online-tutoring.asp for details on how to log-in to the FREE services.
INSTITUTIONAL POLICIES
Campus Closure
In the event of an emergency campus closure in excess of three class days, Lamar State College Orange's classes will continue via the use of Blackboard. In such an instance, the college website, www.lsco.edu, will have information concerning the event and anticipated re-opening plans.
Civility
Please be considerate of other classmates' feelings, ethnic background, cultural differences, situations, and level of maturity. Students will be asked to leave the course if disruptive or inappropriate behavior is exhibited in any of the course requirements. If your instructor feels that you have not contributed appropriately to course requirements, your final course grade may be reduced accordingly.
The instructor reserves the right to manage a positive learning environment and will not tolerate inappropriate conduct in the course. Rude correspondence (discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way) in e-mails, telephone calls, in person, or comments made to other class members, the instructor, or the office staff.
Contingency Plans
Students should develop a backup plan should their computer system or their Internet provider fail. Computer or internet connectivity issues are not valid excuses for missing a deadline. The College provides many opportunities for using computer equipment, as do many public libraries. Refer to the LSCO website for operational hours of the Library and Success Center.
Credit Transfer
Students should check in advance with the institution to which they plan to transfer credit to confirm transferability. Refer to the LSCO Catalog for details on how to handle and resolve transfer disputes with public institutions of higher education in Texas.
Criminal Background Policy
LSCO awards some certificates and degrees in which a criminal history MAY disqualify candidates from becoming licensed, certified, and/or employed upon degree/certificate completion. Students with a criminal background enrolling in courses leading to a degree/certificate in Court Reporting, Criminal Justice, Cosmetology, Emergency Medical Technology, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Vocational Nursing (VN), Registered Nursing (RN), Pharmacy Technician, Real Estate, or Teacher Preparation program are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to discuss the certification and/or licensing regulations of the program with the program director listed in order to learn more about the current guidelines related to criminal history as well as the right of individuals to request a criminal history evaluation letter.
Drops and Withdrawals
Never attending or ceasing to attend classes DOES NOT constitute a drop or withdrawal. You remain registered until you request a drop from the instructor. Failure to act in a timely manner will result in an "F" grade for the course. It is the student's responsibility to follow up with the LSCO advising office to ensure that all drops/withdrawals are processed as desired.
Grade of "Incomplete"
The grade of "I" may be given when any requirement of the course, including the final examination, is not completed. Students seeking an incomplete should have completed at least 75% of the course requirements and be passing the course at the time of the request. Arrangements to complete deficiencies in a course should be made in advance of the end of the semester with the instructor. The instructor will process the Incomplete form online, and a confirmation will be sent to the student's LSCO email.
Incomplete work must be finished during the next long semester. If not, the Office of Admission and Records must change the "I" grade to the grade of "F." The course must then be repeated if credit is desired. An "I" grade also automatically becomes an "F" if the student registers for the course prior to removing the deficiencies and receiving a grade change. The instructor may record the grade of "F" for a student who is absent from the final examination and is not passing the course.
Grade Appeals (Complaints Related to Earned Grades)
Grade determination and awarding of grades in a course are the responsibility of the instructor and should be calculated according to college policy, procedures, and written details provided in the course
syllabus. NOTE: Final grades are available to students within 48 hours of the instructor posting the grade in Banner. Students may view final grades by logging into MyGator and then accessing Gator Self-Service.
An academic appeal process is afforded to students who desire to dispute a grade or any decision that affects the student's ability to complete and earn a grade for the course provided it is not related to a violation outlined in the LSCO Student Code of Conduct. If an informal conference with the faculty member regarding an academic complaint fails to reach the outcome requested by the student, the student may initiate the formal process outlined below. Even after initiating the formal complaint process, students are encouraged to seek informal resolution of their concerns. A student whose concerns are resolved may withdraw a formal complaint at any time.
Refer to the current catalog or for details on the formal grade appeal process.
Institutional Educational Goals
Lamar State College Orange has identified seven educational goals to specify the knowledge and skills that students should gain from completing academic and technical programs with the College. These goals are:
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Critical thinking (General Education, Technical) - Students will be able to demonstrate creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of information.
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Communication (General Education, Technical) - Students will be able to effectively develop, interpret and express of ideas through written, oral and visual communication.
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Empirical and quantitative skills (General Education, Technical) - Students will be able to manipulate and analyze numerical data or observable facts and create informed conclusions.
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Teamwork (General Education, Technical) - Students will be able to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal.
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Social responsibility (General Education, Technical) - Students will be able to recognize and acquire a sense of intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national and global communities.
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Personal responsibility (General Education, Technical) - Students will be able to connect choices, actions, and consequences to ethical decision-making.
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Professional competency (Technical) - Students will be able to recognize or demonstrate skills and that depict professional values and employability. If the career has licensure or certification requirements, students may prepare for the licensure and certification in a capstone course and sit for the licensure or certificate at the end of the program.
MyGator and Log-In Credentials
Current students will access many LSCO applications through the MyGator portal. Login credentials will use the following format: username@my.lsco.edu/Password. For help in identifying your username/Password, visit
https://www2.lsco.edu/sspr/.
It is a violation of College policy, state laws, and federal laws for anyone to gain or help others gain unauthorized access to MyGator or any LSCO application or service. All accounts shall be for use by a single individual - the person for whom the account was approved or assigned. This includes Blackboard accounts as well as any application within MyGator. Sharing or loaning accounts is strictly prohibited, can be construed as a form of cheating, and violates College policy, state laws, and federal laws.
Policies and Procedures
LSCO adheres to the policies and procedures established in the Texas Education Code, Texas State University System Rules and Regulations, LSCO Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual, LSCO Faculty Handbook, and LSCO Catalog.
Prohibited Items in the Classroom
No food or tobacco (including smokeless) products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. It is inappropriate for minor children to be on campus due to the potential liability to the College, the risk of harm to the children, and decreased employee productivity due to distractions and disruptions.
Student Complaints (excluding Safety, Harassment, or Title IX)
Student-Staff and Student-Instructor Complaint Process excluding Safety, Harassment, or Title IX
LSCO believes that all matters involving a staff member (non-instructor) OR an instructor are best resolved directly with the employee. Should it not be resolved at that level, access and complete the
Student Complaint Intake form within five (5) business days from the date of the offense. The
Student Complaint Intake Form can be found in any of these locations:
- LSCO Website (Current Students)
- LSCO Catalog (Student Services, Complaints)
- MyGator Card
- Blackboard (Student Resources, Student Services, Student Resources)
After a student completes the
Student Complaint Intake Form, they will be contacted by an LSCO employee unrelated to the offense and provided guidance on how to proceed with the Complaint process.
Refer to the LSCO Catalog (Student Services,
Complaints) for details on the complaint process.
Student Complaints (involving Safety, Harassment, or Title IX)
Student-Staff and Student-Instructor Complaint Process involving Safety, Harassment, or Title IX:
Students who have experienced a safety, harassment, or title IX event should access and complete the Title IX/Clery: Anonymous Reporting Form found in any of these locations:
- LSCO Website (Sexual Misconduct & Title IX)
- LSCO Catalog (Student Services, Complaints)
- MyGator Card
- Blackboard (Student Resources, Student Services, Student Resources)
After a student completes the intake form, they will be contacted by an LSCO employee and provided guidance on how to proceed.
Refer to the LSCO Catalog (Student Services,
Complaints) for details on the complaint process.
Student Privacy
The privacy of all students, including Distance Education students, is protected through strict adherence to the rules of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act. LSCO's statement regarding the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act can be found in LSCO's Catalog. Additional information regarding privacy for Distance Education students can be found in the Distance Education Handbook.