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SYLLABUS

CAS 1234 - CAS Course Title

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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Instructor: Name
Email:  email@ou.edu 

Communications: Communications will be accomplished primarily through Canvas and by email. All pertinent student emails will be answered within 24- 48 hours of their arrival, unless prior notice of a delayed response is provided. For a quicker response please put the course prefix and number in the subject line (e.g., CAS 1234: Question about the Syllabus).

Email Account and Canvas:  Students are expected to check their OU email accounts and the course site on Canvas daily for updates from the instructor. You will need to be sure to do the following:

• Set up your default email address so you can reply to email directly from Canvas.
• Set your profile photo Links to an external site. as well and make sure to set up your Canvas notifications.  
• Update the Display Name in your Canvas profile  so we know what you prefer to be called!
• It is also recommended that you download and install the Canvas Mobile app for your device for on-the-go access to course materials, schedule, and communications. The content in this course is best viewed on a computer or tablet (NOT a phone) using a web browser (preferably Chrome or Firefox). (i)

Office hours: With advanced notice, phone or video conferencing appointments for office hours can be made when needed.

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COURSE SCHEDULE:  View the schedule for course outline and due dates. Link to Course Schedule. 

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

Course Description:
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Course Delivery Method:
This course is delivered completely online. Assignments and activities will be listed on and facilitated via the Canvas course management system. Course modules are organized in a cycle of Monday – Sunday and will be released week by week in Canvas. 

Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the course, students will be able to:

1. Outcome One.
2. Outcome Two.
3. Outcome Three.

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REQUIRED MATERIALS AND SOFTWARE

Required Materials:

List all of the text(s), materials, and any software for the course.  Be specific as to whether the item is required, recommended, or optional. If there is not a required text for the course let students know and explain what other materials and resources will be used (e.g., posted articles, websites, videos, etc.).

1. Last Name, First Name. Title of Book. City of Publication(if published before 1900), Publisher, Publication Date.
2. Last Name, First Name. Title of Book. City of Publication(if published before 1900), Publisher, Publication Date.
3. Film Title (Year). 
   How it can be accessed (e.g., library, Netflix, iTunes, Amazon Prime, etc. Provide link.)

Required Software:
You will need to have reliable daily internet access on your computer to access course documents and submit your work. (Please see the Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences Student Online Orientation if you need assistance with Canvas.)

Required Hardware:
This course will require you to have a webcam and/or mic to complete some of the course assignments. 

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GRADING POLICY

Clarify whether your grading system is point based or weighted.

Points Breakdown:
There are a total of ____ points possible in the course.  Here is the point breakdown:

Points Breakdown Table

ASSIGNMENTS	POINTS
Discussion Posts	____ points (____ discussions x ____ points each)
Papers	____ points
Quizzes	____ points (____ papers x ____ points each)
Final	____ points
Final Presentation	____ points
TOTAL	____ POINTS POSSIBLE

Grading Scale:
A = 90% - 100% (___- ___ points)
B = 80% -89% (___- ___ points)
C = 70% - 79% (___- ___ points)
D = 60% -69% (___- ___ points)
F = Below 60% (below ___ points)

Criteria for Evaluation:
Substantive content and the quality of the student's writing will be considered in all written assignments, including discussion board postings. Substantive content includes closely following instructions for the content of the assignment. Quality of writing covers clarity of expression and organization, appropriate use of references and academic writing style, use of inclusive language, and correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Turn-around for Grades:
The turn-around time for grades is as follows. For short assignments such as discussions, 5-7 days. For medium-length assignments such as unit reflection assignments, 7-10 days

Feedback & Comments on Assignments:
Comments on assignments can be viewed by clicking the comment icon next to your assignment in Grades. More information: How do I view Comments from my instructor Links to an external site.

Annotated feedback for submission assignments can be found by clicking the assignment in Grades and then clicking the "View Feedback” link. More information: How do I view Annotated Feedback on a submission assignment Links to an external site.

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ASSIGNMENTS OVERVIEW

Course Assignments:
Assignment instructions, details, and due dates will be posted in Canvas. It is your responsibility to make sure that all assignments are submitted correctly and on time, according to the assignment instructions. Any assignments not submitted correctly or on time will be considered late.

Assignments:
List assignments

• Assignment 1
• Assignment 2

Extra Credit:
List extra credit

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COURSE POLICIES

Academic Integrity

The overall goal of this course is your learning. In order to demonstrate that you have reached this goal, the work you turn in needs to be your own. This includes putting written work into your own words and citing your sources, as appropriate to avoid plagiarism. If you work in a group, seek assistance from a tutor, use a resource on campus, and/or use online resources (including AI software), the work you turn in must be your own, demonstrating your own understanding of the material that you have gained through the learning process.

If you have questions about academic integrity or plagiarism, please ask: my aim is to foster an environment where you can learn and grow, while also maintaining academic honesty and a clear representation of your learning and ideas. Penalties for serious offenses include a zero on the assignment and egregious offenses can even result in expulsion from the university, so it is important to understand expectations.

Plagiarism as defined by the OU Integrity Office includes:

• Copying words and presenting them as your own writing.
• Copying words, even if you give the source, unless you also indicate that the copied words are a direct quotation
• Copying words and then changing them a little, even if you give the source.
• Even if you express it in your own words, it is plagiarism to use someone else’s idea as your own.

Visit the OU Integrity Office for more information on what constitutes plagiarism.

PEER LEARNING: I encourage you to work and learn together on homework assignments and to make use of campus resources including the Writing Center and the Math Center. If you work in a group, seek assistance from a tutor, or use one of the resources on campus, the work you turn in must be in your own words, demonstrating your own understanding of the material that you have gained through the learning process. If you have questions about academic integrity or plagiarism, please ask: my aim is to foster an environment where you can learn and grow, while also maintaining academic honesty and a clear representation of your learning and ideas.

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AI Policy Options (CHOOSE 1)

• RestrictedUsage:
  We learn best when we are actively engaged in the process of completing all aspects of an assignment. Even the brainstorming and initial draft phase is a time of discovery that is an integral part of your learning. To empower you to fully engage in the learning process, the use of Generative AI usage, including, but not limited to, ChatGPT, CoPilot, ClaudeAI, Bard, and Grammarly AI, is considered a violation of the academic integrity policy for this course. This includes using Generative AI to write outlines, conduct research, or to write or edit your papers. As the use of Generative AI to assist in completing any aspect of work for this course is prohibited, this includes using Generative AI to write outlines, conduct research, or to write or edit your papers.
• Moderated Usage
  Throughout this course, you will develop the skills needed to effectively use generative AI as an aid in your learning and in preparation for our changing field. Follow assignment instructions carefully, as they will guide you in what you are permitted to use Generative AI for in each particular assignment. Where Generative AI is used, you must appropriately acknowledge its use (including using quotation marks for direct quotes) and provide a statement describing how and why it was used, and how you verified the accuracy of its output. Usage of Generative AI outside of the scope of what is explicitly defined in our assignments, and without acknowledgment, will be considered a violation of the academic integrity policy for this course.
• Open Usage
  I hope that this course aids you in a creative exploration of Generative AI tools and how they can be used to assist you in accomplishing the goals of this course. In this course, you:
  • May use any free Generative AI tools, including those provided to you by the university. This will allow everyone in the course to have the same access to Generative AI.
  • Are expected to cite your usage of Generative AI, including any direct quotes or paraphrasing of ideas/content generated by AI.
  • Must provide a statement at the end of the assignment about your Generative AI usage. This statement must include: the platform(s) and prompt(s) you used, a summary of how Generative AI helped you achieve the learning objectives of the course associated with this assignment, and what additional work you did to verify the output, and to make the work your own.
  Usage of generative AI without appropriate acknowledgment will be considered a violation of the academic integrity policy for this course.

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Late Work 

I understand that many of us may be faced with unforeseen circumstances that can prevent us from completing our work on time or attending every session. Our late work policy exists, however, because your participation is crucial not only to your own success, but also in contributing to the success of your peers who are able to learn from what you bring to the course. Deadlines within this class have been created to allow for: peer engagement, me to be able to assess if everyone is understanding the course material or if we need to revisit some of the subjects, and to provide me with time needed to grade so that you can receive feedback as quickly as possible. As such, it is very important that you strive to meet all deadlines within this course. However, if something is preventing you from submitting work on time, I ask that you contact me as soon as you realize there may be an issue so that we can discuss options, including if it would count as an excused late submission. Late work that is submitted without a conversation with me and an excused reason will receive feedback when I am able to do so, which may not be timely, and will be deducted one letter grade for each day it is tardy.

Please note: Technical difficulties do not qualify as an emergency unless the problem is severe, prolonged, and on the server end (the problem is with Canvas).  In such cases, the due date will be modified and a new due date specified.  Expect technical difficulties on your own end and make arrangements for a secondary location from which to post and/or an alternative Internet Service Provider.

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Posting Difficulties
Files which do not post correctly in the assignments area or responses which do not correctly post on the discussion board will not be accepted for a grade.  If your file does not post (you are timed out, for example), becomes corrupted, contains a virus, or if your response is blank/partial, you should re-post prior to the deadline so that you may receive a grade.  Always check to see that your response or file has correctly posted before you exit Canvas. Be sure to post in advance so that you have enough time to correct for any posting difficulties.

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Incompletes:
The OU Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences advises its faculty to be very strict about the conditions under which a student is allowed to take an incomplete in a regularly scheduled, letter-graded course. A grade of Incomplete (I) will be given only for a justifiable reason (due to unavoidable circumstances, not lack of planning on the student's part) and only if the student is passing the course. It is the responsibility of the student to request a grade of "I" and to meet with the instructor as early as possible to determine requirements for completing the course. Any incomplete granted must be removed by the deadline specified by the instructor. The time limit set for removal of an incomplete will take into account the circumstances of the situation but may not exceed one calendar year.

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