Course Title: Introduction To Computer Applications

Course COMP Course No.: 1003 Section No.: P02,

Prefix: P01, P07

Department of Computer Science College of Roy G. Perry College of Engineering

Instructor Name: Sharon Daniels

Office Location: S R. Collins Engr.Tech Bldg Room 323
Phone: 936-261-9880
Fax: 936-261-9866
Email Address:
U.S. Postal Service Address: Prairie View A&M University
P.O. Box 519
Mail Stop 2515
Prairie View, TX 77446

Office MWF 8:00 – 8:55 AM

Hours: MWF 11:00 – 11:55 AM
MWF 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Virtually - Appointments also available for online interactions via WebEx and Instant Chat messaging.

Course Sam R. Collins Engr. Tech. Bldg.

Location: S. R. Collins 211
Class Meeting Days & Times: COMP 1003 P02 – MWF 9:00 – 9:50 AM
COMP 1003 P01 – MWF 10:00 – 10:50 AM
COMP 1003 P07 – MW Flex F 1:00 – 1:50 PM

Catalog COMP 1003 – PB10. Digital Communication. (3-0) Credit 3 semester hours.
Description: Emphasis on Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access. Learn how to analyze, display, and present data
using computer applications. Expose students to various methods and tools in digital world such as MS
Office, cloud computing and web design as well as social and ethical responsibility. Team project using
PowerPoint and research report about Ethics in computing.

Prerequisites None
Co-requisites: None
Recommended Text/Readings: 1. Build Your Own Web Site The Right Way Using HTML & CSS, 2nd Edition by Ian
Llyod. ISBN-10: 0980455278.
2. Microsoft Office 365 & Office 2016: Introductory/1st Edition
Misty E. Vermaat, Steven M. Freund, Corinne Hoisingon,
Eric Schmieder, Mary S. Last
Series: MindTap Course List Series
ISBN- 13: 9781305870017
ISBN– 10: 1305870018
3. Adobe Dreamweaver: Comprehensive Edition 1
Shelly, Gray
ISBN 9780538473941
4. Adobe Photoshop CS6: Introductory, 1 st Edition
ISBN-10: 1133525911
ISBN-13: 9781133525912
6. Access http://helpx.adobe.com/support/ to get Adobe help and support on
Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and Adobe Premier Pro.
7. Discovering Computers & Microsoft Office 365/ 2016: A Fundamental Combined
Approach, t Edition 1
Jennifer T. Campbell, Steven M. Freund, Mark Frydenberg, Mary
Z. Last, Philip J. Pratt
Publisher: Cengage Learning
ISBN - 13: 9781305871809
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Access to Learning Resources: PVAMU Library:

phone: (936) 261-1500;
web: http://www.pvamu.edu/library
University Bookstore:
phone: (936) 261-1990;
web: https://www.bkstr.com/Home/10001-10734-1?demoKey=d
Office of Distance Learning: [email protected]
Web Sites: Listed per Assignment
Course Goals or Overview:
The goal of this course is
 To analyze and interpret data, and draw warranted conclusion using Excel and Access.
 To familiarize students with graphics and video editing software, and web design
 To provide insight of the social and ethical impacts of information.
 To enable students to work in a team project and presentation.

Course Outcomes/Objectives
Course Outcomes:
At the end of the course, each student will be able to
Rubric a) Critical Thinking --- use the latest techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice and basic
data processing. This rubric will be measured through student’s homework assignments and examinations in two
aspects, “problem-solving” and “explanation of issues” in the scale of 0-to-4 (refer to the attached Rubric
Measurement Table).

Rubric b) Communication --- use social media and popular computer software tools to interpret and present
information effectively and clearly. This rubric will be measured through student’s homework assignments,
classroom presentations, and examinations in two aspects, “Control of language” and “Format / Delivery” in the
scale of 0-to-4 (refer to the attached Rubric Measurement Table).

Rubric c) Social Responsibility --- understand the critical social responsibility and use the knowledge gained from
this course to guide his/her daily activities. This rubric will be measured through homework assignments,
classroom discussion, and examinations in four aspects, “Discipline knowledge,” “Social knowledge analysis,”
“Social engagement / Curiosity,” and “Attitudes” in the scale of 0-to-4 (refer to the attached Rubric
Measurement Table).

Rubric d) Team work --- collaborate effectively with team members to complete assigned tasks. This rubric will be
measured through students’ project assignments, classroom presentations and discussion in two aspects,
“Individual contributions” and “Constructive climate and conflict resolution” in the scale of 0-to-4 (refer to the
attached Rubric Measurement Table).

Course Core Objectives:

 Critical thinking: creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information.
 Communication: effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral and visual
communication.
 Social responsibility: intercultural competency, knowledge of civic responsibility, and ability to engage
effectively in regional, national, and global communities.
 Teamwork: ability to connect choices, actions, and consequences to ethical decision-making.

Outcome Evaluation Method: each individual assignment will be weighted and aligned accordingly to the four core
objectives/outcomes and evaluated at grading. For instance, a question may carry 25% weight of outcome one,
50% of outcome two, 10% of outcome three, and 15% of outcome four, and a student scores 80 points of this
question, then quantitatively this student receives 20 points for outcome one, 40 points for outcome two, 8 points
for outcome three, and 12 points for outcome four. The final outcome for a student will be calculated
comprehensively based on this student’s entire semester performance.

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WEEK DATE/DAY TOPIC ASSIGNMENTS
CLASS ASSESSMENT
 Class Learning Objectives and Expectations
Week 1  Online Learning Environments
 Introductions F2F and Online Discussion
 Group Technology PowerPoint Assignment
 Career Assignment Introduction
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS Intro Discussion
 What is a Computer
 The Components of a Computer Group PowerPoint
 Computer Software
 Networking & Communications Group Hardware
Week 2, 3, 4  Internet & Malware
HANDS-ON COMPUTER ANALYSIS Maintaining Quiz/Discussion
 Computer Hardware
Digital Communications Quiz & Test
 Maintaining a Computer
 Basic Trouble-shooting
Assign Final Team Project Groups
INTRODUCTION TO TEAM PROJECT
Post Stage 1 - Team Discussion Board
 Complete Stage 1 & Start Stage 2
COMPUTER ETHICS
 Professional and Ethical Responsibilities Ethics Quiz
 Risks and liabilities of computer based systems
 Computer Crime Ethics Essay Paper
Week 4,5  Economic issues in computing
WINDOWS 8 & 10 OPERATING SYSTEM Win OS Quiz
 Introduction to Windows 8 & 10
 Charms Bar, Control Panel, Desktop Management Win OS Discussion
 Organizing and Managing Folders and Files
MICROSOFT OFFICE 2016 Excel Assignment
 Microsoft Office Word
Week 5, 6, 7  Microsoft Office Excel Access ASMT
 Microsoft Office Access
 Integrating MS Office Applications Integration MS Office Project
WEB PAGE DESIGN
Week 7, 8  Getting started with HTML and Web Page
 Adding and modifying text
 Adding images and video
 Adding links
 Introduction to Dream Weaver
CREATING A BLOG
 Creating posts
 Selecting a Theme
 Including Hyperlinks
 Adding Gadgets
 Inserting Pictures
CLOUD COMPUTING Cloud Computing Quiz
 What is Cloud Computing
 History and Status of Cloud Computing Internet Info Quiz & Discussion
 Cloud Computing Providers
Week 9, 10 INTERNET AND INFORMATION SECURITY HTML Web Page
 History of the Internet
 The Parts of the Internet Blog Assignment
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  Introduction to the World Wide Web
 Introduction to Information Security Test – Ethics, Win OS, Cloud, &
 Legal and Ethical Issues of Information Security Internet Security
GRAPHICS EDITING
 Introduction to Adobe Photoshop Group Photoshop Flyer Assignment
Week 11  Exploring the Photoshop Environment
 Working with Image Areas Photoshop Discussion
 Working with Layers
 Enhancing Images
 Saving Images for Web and Print
VIDEO AND AUDIO EDITING
 Basic workflow in Adobe Premiere Pro: import, Group Video Editing Assignment
edit and export
Week 11  Building blocks of editing to create a simple movie Adobe Premiere Pro Discussion
 Introduction to different editing techniques
 Adding titles, video transition, audio background
 Saving movies for the web
TEAM PROJECT Post documents to the Team
Week 11, 12  Stage 3 – Finishing Draft Documents Discussion Board
 Stage 4 – Reviewing & Updating Documents
TEAM PROJECT PRESENTATIONS Team Project Files
Week 13
Team Project Evaluation Form
FINAL EXAM PREPARTIONS Computer Essentials FE Prep Quiz
Week 14  Final Exam Preparation Quizzes Ethics Final Exam Preparation Quiz
 Grade Review Win OS Final Exam Preparation Quiz
Cloud Computing FE Prep Quiz
Internet Info Security FE Prep Quiz
FINAL EXAM & FINAL GRADE SUBMISSIONS Final Exam
Week 15, 16  Final Exam
 Grade Reporting

Grading Matrix

INSTRUMENTS COUNT Percentage

Research Paper (including one on 5%
ethics and social responsibility)
Assignments 5 - 8 assignments 15%
Quizzes 10 quizzes 15%
Forum/ Class Participation 4 - 6 discussions 10%
Assessments / Tests 3 tests 25%
Team Project: reports, Includes: Word, Excel, 10%
implementation, presentation, and Access, Web Page, Video
collaboration Commercial, or Powerpoint
Final Examination 20%
TOTAL 100%

Extra Credit Optional Assignments:

Career Assignment (Search current job postings and requirements, Cover Letter, College level resume`).
Visual BASIC Computing Program.
How to Purchase a Computer Team Project – based on specific business related scenarios.
Adobe Photoshop Assignment
Video Editing Assignment

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GRADING SYSTEM
Grade Meaning Score Range Grade Values
A Excellent 90 – 100 4
B Good 80 – 89 3
C Satisfactory 70 – 79 2
D Passing 60 – 69 1
F Failing 0 – 59 0
S Satisfactory 70 – 100 0
U Unsatisfactory 0 – 69 0
I Incomplete 0
W Withdrawal from a course 0
WV Withdrawal from the University 0
Voluntarily
MW Military Withdrawal 0

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Instructor Guidelines and Policies

Students are responsible for knowing and following the policies related to all of the links below.

Response Time:
The instructor will respond to all emails within 24-36 hours Monday – Thursday. Messages sent after
noon on Friday’s, over the weekend or during holidays will be responded to the next business day.

Attendance:
This course will emphasize the development of discussion skills, the ability to work responsibly in a
group, and enhance critical thinking skills. As a result, participation in class discussions and activities is
crucial, and students are expected to participate fully. Because this class uses eCourse (the PVAMU
online learning environment), some participation and class activities will be tracked through eCourses.

The instructor may drop a student from class if the student has not participated in class for period’s
equivalent to one week of class (a week in a 16 week class would be equivalent to the number of times
the class meets each week – i.e. in a MWF class this would be 3 class periods, in a TTh class this would
be 2 class periods), and has not provided reasonable and timely explanations (participation is measured
based on the following criteria: arriving to class on time; paying attention during lecture; attentively
watching and listening to instructional videos; respectful listening when your instructor or peers are
speaking; actively participating in class activities; frequently accessing the online course environment;
navigating through the online course environment; interacting through discussions and email; completing
assignments and assessments and actively participating throughout the course; your ability to be fully
engaged in your learning without texting, checking your phone or email, or participating in other digital
distractions; your ability to stay awake during class, etc.).

Although the instructor reserves the right to drop a student for excessive absence, it is ultimately the
student’s responsibility to drop the course should they need to do so. The instructor will not be held
responsible for a failing grade caused by incomplete quizzes, exams, assignments, etc., due to
excessive absences.

Assignments:
Assignments are administered and submitted through eCourses. All assignments will have a cutoff date
for submission. Assignments will not be accepted after the cutoff date.

Drop Box assignments: Several assignments require the submission of files via an eCourses
drop box.
Microsoft Office activities: Assignments and tests require the Office 2016/Office 365
software formats. The Apple version of Office, Office 2011, will not be accepted for
submission.

Quizzes:
Quizzes questions are based on the Discovering Computers & Office 2016 eBook and
administered via the eCourse. Quizzes are open book, open note, but not open neighbor
(meaning they need to be done individually). There are no makeup quizzes. You may contact to
your instructor about taking something early if you know you will be missing class (i.e. court
appointment, funeral, work obligations, etc.).

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Discussions
Discussion prompts are administered via the eCourses. Most discussion prompts are post first,
meaning that you must post your original thoughts before you will be able to see other students’
posts. Discussions require you to post your initial thought on a prompt and reply to other student
posts. There are no makeup discussions. You may contact to your instructor about poste early if
you know you will be missing class (i.e. court appointment, funeral, work obligations, etc.).

Tests (major exams):

All tests (major exams) are closed book unless specifically stated otherwise by the instructor. All
tests (major exams) are to be individually completed unless specifically stated otherwise by the
instructor. There are no makeup exams. You may contact to your instructor about taking
something early if you know you will be missing class (i.e. court appointment, funeral, work
obligations, etc.). Missed and lower grade tests will be replaced by your Final Exam grade if
that grade is higher.

Group Projects:
Students will complete several projects in teams. These projects will require comprehensive
participation. All team members are responsible for all parts of the project; regardless of which
part they take the lead on. Failure to participate fully may result in removal from a group project
and assignment of a zero. Group projects are not group grades – this means that while the
project files themselves earn a base starting grade, a student’s individual participation on the
project and communication with the team will impact that individual student’s final project grade.

Final Exam:
The comprehensive final exam includes questions from all previously assigned learning material
and is administered via the eCourses. Attendance is required in the classroom. The final exam
is closed book and is to be completed individually. There is not a makeup final. Final exams are
to be given during the final exam time specified by PVAMU. If you have an extenuating
circumstance impacting the final exam time, please contact your instructor in writing.

Extenuating circumstances:
If you have an extenuating circumstance during the semester, please discuss this with your instructor as
he/she may make an exception in the no late work policy. This is not a guarantee of an instructor
accepting something late. Extenuating circumstances are unexpected and unavoidable situations. This
would be things such as hospitalization or car wreck. Forgetting about the test, a busy work/school
schedule, being out of town, your own personal Internet connection, etc. does not qualify as an
extenuating circumstance. Students should be prepared to provide documentation for any extension
request.

Due Dates:
Most all items are due on Sunday at 11:59 pm Central Standard Time on the date specified unless noted
otherwise. The times are based on the eCourses server times and not your personal clock. Please make
sure to allow appropriate upload and submission time for all items in the course.

Technical issues:
This course requires the use of various technologies. If you have a technical problem, you should contact
technical support at 936.261.2525 which is open 24 hours/7 days a week. You should be prepared to
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Class Participation/Discussion Average includes:

Overall class room activity, responses and postings to the discussion boards, and completion of the
discussion questions. Inappropriate behavior in the classroom or inappropriate corresponding in LSC-
Online will result in restricted access to or withdrawal from the course. participation is measured based on
the following criteria: arriving to class on time; paying attention during lecture; attentively watching and
listening to instructional videos; respectful listening when your instructor or peers are speaking; actively
participating in class activities; frequently accessing the online course environment; navigating through
the online course environment; interacting through discussions and email; completing assignments and
assessments and actively participating throughout the course; your ability to be fully engaged in your
learning without texting, checking your phone or email, or participating in other digital distractions; your
ability to stay awake during class, etc.

Electronic Devices Policy:

Be courteous and respectful to your fellow classmates and your instructor. Electronic devices are a
distraction and should not be seen or heard in class. Please, switch your phones to the “silent” mode or
turn them off before class and put them away so that they are not visible. Please, communicate to your
instructor any additional circumstances and concerns regarding cell phone usage in class. Texting is not
allowed during class. Phones and smart watches (capable of texting/calls/Internet) may not be out
and must be turned off during exams.

Grade Questioning/Challenge:
If you feel that the grade you receive on an item (exam, assignment, quiz, etc.) is incorrect, you should
talk to or email the instructor about the grade as soon as possible. You have one week from the time the
grade is returned (or posted in eCourses or other program used by the class) to question/challenge a grade.
This includes if you feel there were problems in a test (i.e. not releasing correctly, technical issues, etc.).
Grades not questioned/challenged within one week will be assumed correct and will be posted as is. Once
a grade has been posted and the one week period passed, the grade will not be changed for any reason.

Incomplete – “I”
Incompletes are given in extenuating circumstances only (when a student has a serious illness or some
other emergency that prevents him or her from completing part of the course). This is not designated for
students who fall behind in their work or those who misjudged the demands or ignored the deadlines of
the course.
Details about Incompletes:
 A student must have completed at least 75% of the coursework.
 A student must hold a passing grade on that coursework.
 The I-contract must be completed by the instructor and signed by the student.
 The Dean must approve the I-contract.
 The work is due by the end of the next long semester unless stated otherwise in the details of the I-
contract or on the form.
 All elements of the I-contract must be completed.
 If a student does not complete all elements of the I-contract, the student’s grade will be changed to
an “F”, regardless of their grade going into the I-contract.
 Re-enrollment in the course is not a valid means to change a mark of “I”.

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SOFTWARE: Microsoft Office 2013 or Microsoft Office 2016 / Office 365
WEBSITES: Listed per assignment

Professional Organizations and Journals

 Association of Computing Machinery (ACM)
 Upsilon Pi Epsilon (UPE)
 The Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
 National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)

FALL 2018 - ACADEMIC SCHEDULE

Aug 23 - Aug 24 Regular Registration Period

Thursday - Friday
Aug 27 Monday First Class Day
Aug 27 - Aug 29 Late Registration Period
Monday - Wednesday
Aug 27 - Sep 01 Drop/Add Period
Monday - Saturday
Sep 01 LAST DAY for Drop/Add -Web Access only
Saturday
Sep 03 Monday LABOR DAY-University Closed
Sep 12 12th Class Day (Census Date)
Wednesday
Sep 12 Wednesday Last Day to Withdraw from Course(s) without Academic Record
Sep 13 - Nov 02 Withdrawal from Courses with Academic Record (“W”) Period
Thursday - Friday
Sep 24 Monday 20th Class Day
Oct 18 - Oct 20 Mid-Semester Examination Period
Thursday - Saturday
Oct 23 Tuesday Mid-Semester Grades Due
Oct 31 Graduation Application Deadline to Apply for Spring 2019 Graduation (Ceremony Participation)
Wednesday
Oct 31 Wednesday Late Deadline to Apply for Fall 2018 Graduation (Ceremony Participation)
Nov 01 - Dec 04 Application for Graduation-Degree Conferral Only period for Fall 2018 (No Ceremony
Thursday - Tuesday Participation or listing in program)
Nov 01 Thursday 60% of Term
Nov 02 Friday Last Day for Withdrawal from Courses with Academic Record (“W”)
Nov 13 - Jan 11, 2019 Priority Registration Period Spring 2019 semester
Tuesday - Friday
Dec 03 - Dec 04 Course Review Days (Classes must convene and instructors will prepare students for final exams)
Monday - Tuesday
Dec 04 LAST DAY to Apply for Graduation-Degree Conferral Only for Fall 2018 (no ceremony
Tuesday participation or listing in program)
Dec 04 Tuesday Last Class Day
Dec 04 Late Deadline for Graduating Undergraduates to submit Application for Tuition Rebate for Fall
Tuesday 2018
Dec 04 Tuesday Last Day to Withdraw from the University (from all courses)
Dec 05 - Dec 11 Final Examination Period
Wednesday - Tuesday
Dec 13 Thursday Graduation Candidates Grades Due at Noon
Dec 15 Saturday COMMENCEMENT
Dec 17 Monday Final Grades due for all other students

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Student Support Services

John B. Coleman Library

The library and its partners have as their mission to provide resources and instructional material in support of the evolving
curriculum, as a partner in Prairie View A&M University's mission of teaching, research, and service and to support the
University's core values of access and quality, diversity, leadership, relevance, and social responsibility through emphasis
on ten key areas of service. It maintains library collections and access both on campus, online, and through local
agreements to further the educational goals of students and faculty. https://www.pvamu.edu/library/ Phone: 936-261-
1500

The Learning Curve (Center for Academic Support)

The Learning Curve offers Tutoring via peer tutoring. The services include workshops (i.e., Save My Semester,
Recalculate Your Route), seminars (i.e., Tools You Can Use: TI-84), group review sessions (i.e., College Algebra Topic
Reviews, GRE Preparation), group study opportunities (i.e., TSIA, HESI, Study Break, Exam Cram), and test-taking
strategies (How to take Notes, Study Buddy, 5 Day Study Guide). The Learning Curve is a nationally certified tutoring
program through the National Tutoring Association. The peer tutors are trained and certified by the coordinator each
semester. Location: J.B. Coleman Library Rm. 207F. Phone: 936-261-1561

The Center for the Oversight and Management of Personalized Academic Student Success (COMPASS)
The Center for the Oversight and Management of Personalized Academic Student Success (COMPASS) is designed to
help Prairie View students in their second year and beyond navigate towards graduation by providing the following
services: Academic Advisement, Targeted Tutorials for Personalized Learning, Campus-Wide Referrals, and Academic &
Social Workshops. Location: J.B. Coleman Library Rm. 306. Phone: 936-261-1040

Writing Center
The Writing Center provides student consultants on all aspects of the writing process and a variety of writing assignments.
Writing Center consultations assist students in such areas as prewriting, brainstorming, audience awareness,
organization, research, and citation. Students taking on-line courses or courses at the Northwest Houston Center or
College of Nursing may consult remotely or by email. Location: Hilliard Hall Rm. 121. Phone: 936-261-3724.

Student Counseling Services

The Student Counseling Services unit offers a range of services and programs to assist students in maximizing their
potential for success: short-term individual, couples, and group counseling, as well as crisis intervention, outreach,
consultation, and referral services. The staff is licensed by the State of Texas and provides assistance to students who
are dealing with academic skills concerns, situational crises, adjustment problems, and emotional difficulties. Information
shared with the staff is treated confidentially and in accordance with Texas State Law. Location: Owens-Franklin Health
Center Rm. 226. Phone: 936-261-3564

Testing
The Department of Testing administers College Board CLEP examinations, the HESI A2 for pre-nursing majors, LSAT for
law school applicants and MPRE for second-year law students, the Experiential Learning Portfolio option, the Texas
Success Initiative (TSI) Assessment, which determines college readiness in the state, and exam proctoring, among other
service such as SAT and ACT for high school students. Location: Delco Rm. 141. Phone: 936-261-4286

Office of Diagnostic Testing and Disability Services

As a federally-mandated educational support unit, the Office of Disability Services serves as the repository for confidential
disability files for faculty, staff, and students. For persons with a disability, the Office develops individualized ADA letters
of request for accommodations. Other services include: learning style inventories, awareness workshops, accessibility
pathways, webinars, computer laboratory with adapted hard and software, adapted furniture, proctoring of non-
standardized test administrations, ASL interpreters, ALDs, digital recorders, livescribe, Kurtzweil, and a comprehensive
referral network across campus and the broader community. Location: Evans Hall Rm. 317. Phone: 936-261-3585

Veteran Affairs
Veterans Services works with student veterans, current military and military dependents to support their transition to the
college environment and continued persistence to graduation. The Office coordinates and certifies benefits for both the
G.I. Bill and the Texas Hazlewood Act. Location: Evans Hall Rm. 323. Phone: 936-261-3563

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Office for Student Engagement
The Office for Student Engagement delivers comprehensive programs and services designed to meet the co-curricular
needs of students. The Office implements inclusive and accessible programs and services that enhance student
development through exposure to and participation in diverse and relevant social, cultural, intellectual, recreational,
community service, leadership development and campus governance. Location: Memorial Student Center Rm. 221.
Phone: 936-261-1340

Career Services
Career Services supports students through professional development, career readiness, and placement and employment
assistance. The Office provides one-on-one career coaching, interview preparation, resume and letter writing, and career
exploration workshops and seminars. Services are provided for students at the Northwest Houston Center and College of
Nursing in the Medical Center twice a month or on a requested basis. Distance Learning students are encouraged to visit
the Career Services website for information regarding services provided. Location: Evans Hall Rm. 217. Phone: 936-261-
3570

University Rules and Procedures

Disability Statement (Also See Student Handbook):

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights
protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be
guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you
have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact Disability Services, in Evans Hall, Room 317, or call 936-
261-3585/3.

Academic Misconduct (See Student Handbook):

You are expected to practice academic honesty in every aspect of this course and all other courses. Make sure you are
familiar with your Student Handbook, especially the section on academic misconduct. Students who engage in academic
misconduct are subject to university disciplinary procedures.

Forms of Academic Dishonesty:

1. Cheating: deception in which a student misrepresents that he/she has mastered information on an academic
exercise that he/she has not mastered; giving or receiving aid unauthorized by the instructor on assignments
or examinations.

2. Academic misconduct: tampering with grades or taking part in obtaining or distributing any part of a scheduled
test.

3. Fabrication: use of invented information or falsified research.

4. Plagiarism: unacknowledged quotation and/or paraphrase of someone else’s words, ideas, or data as one’s
own in work submitted for credit. Failure to identify information or essays from the Internet and submitting them
as one’s own work also constitutes plagiarism.

Nonacademic Misconduct (See Student Handbook)

The university respects the rights of instructors to teach and students to learn. Maintenance of these rights requires
campus conditions that do not impede their exercise. Campus behavior that interferes with either (1) the instructor’s ability
to conduct the class, (2) the inability of other students to profit from the instructional program, or (3) campus behavior that
interferes with the rights of others will not be tolerated. An individual engaging in such disruptive behavior may be subject
to disciplinary action. Such incidents will be adjudicated by the Dean of Students under nonacademic procedures.

Sexual Misconduct (See Student Handbook):

Sexual harassment of students and employers at Prairie View A&M University is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.
Any member of the university community violating this policy will be subject to disciplinary action.

Title IX Statement
Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) is committed to supporting students and complying with the Texas A&M University
System non-discrimination policy. It seeks to establish an environment that is free of bias, discrimination, and harassment.
If you experience an incident of sex- or gender-based discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual assault or
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attempted sexual assault, we encourage you to report it. While you may talk to a faculty member about an incident of
misconduct, the faculty member must report the basic facts of your experience to Ms. Alexia Taylor, PVAMU’s Title IX
Coordinator. If you would like to speak with someone who may be able to afford you privacy or confidentiality, there are
individuals who can meet with you. The Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination
policies and can assist you with understanding your options and connect you with on- and off-campus resources. The Title
IX Coordinator can be reached by phone at 936-261-2123 or in Suite 013 in the A.I. Thomas Administration Building.

Class Attendance Policy (See Catalog for Full Attendance Policy)

Prairie View A&M University requires regular class attendance. Attending all classes supports full academic development
of each learner whether classes are taught with the instructor physically present or via distance learning technologies
such as interactive video and/or internet.

Excessive absenteeism, whether excused or unexcused, may result in a student’s course grade being reduced or in
assignment of a grade of “F”. Absences are accumulated beginning with the first day of class during regular semesters
and summer terms. Each faculty member will include the University’s attendance policy in each course syllabus.

Student Academic Appeals Process

Authority and responsibility for assigning grades to students rests with the faculty. However, in those instances where
students believe that miscommunication, errors, or unfairness of any kind may have adversely affected the instructor's
assessment of their academic performance, the student has a right to appeal by the procedure listed in the
Undergraduate Catalog and by doing so within thirty days of receiving the grade or experiencing any other problematic
academic event that prompted the complaint.

Technical Support:
Students should contact the Help Desk by calling 1-936-261-2525. Go to https://mypassword.pvamu.edu/ if password
issues are experienced. The page will provide instructions for resetting passwords and contact information if login
issues persist. For other technical questions regarding eCourses, call the Office of Distance Learning at 936-261-3283

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