Course Practices Required

1. There will be five quizzes. I will distribute a brief study guide before each quiz.  I always return quizzes during the next class period.  If you miss a quiz, you may take a make-up by coming to my office before the next class or by making an arrangement to take the quiz in the testing center.  If you cannot make up the quiz at this point, you will need to make special arrangements with me to take an alternative quiz later in the semester.
   
2. There will be a final examination that will cover all the material. 
   
3. Class attendance and participation is essential for success in logic.  You now have an A for class participation.  You can miss one class and still have that A.  If you miss two or three classes, you will have a B for participation.  If you miss four classes, you will have a C.  If you miss five classes, you will have a D.  If you miss six or more classes, you will have an F for participation.  On most days participation credit will simply be based on attendance.  If you come to class after I have taken attendance, talk to me after class, and I will give you partial credit for the day.  On days when we do small group work, participation credit will be based on the successful completion of that work.   I will offer some extra credit opportunities to make up for absences by attending Oakton events such as Women's Day and Men's Day.  I do not distinguish between excused and unexcused absences.  However, if you need to be absent because of something such as religious holidays or family emergency, I will absolutely guarantee that you will have ways to earn the extra credit that will compensate for your absence.
   
4. Logic exercises will be assigned with each unit of work.  I will not accept assignments after we have gone over the assignment in question in class.  There will be seven assignments, and I will drop the two lowest grades you receive on assignments.  I encourage students to study together, but all students should do the homework on their own.  I will not accept homework from students who are collaborating inappropriately.  Simply handing in someone else's work will almost guarantee that you fail the exams; letting a friend copy your homework is sabotaging his or her chance of doing well in the class.  If you are having difficulties with the homework, come to me for assistance.  
   
          

     1. Quizzes.....25% of the final grade
     2. Final exam.....25% of the final grade
     3. Participation.....25% of the final grade
     4. Assignments.....25% of the final grade

Disabilites

If you have a documented learning, psychological , or physical disability, you are  entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services.  To requestion accommodation or services, contact the ASSIST office in Instructional Support Services.   All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements.  The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program.

Discrimination

The Oakton Community College Catalog states:
           Oakton Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, or marital status in admission to and participation in its educational programs, activitiesand services, or employment practices. The College does not tolerate sexual harassment or sexual assault by or of its students or employees.

            In keeping with this policy of tolerance and non-discrimination, in this class all of us (myself included) should strive to listen and give careful consideration to all ideas expressed in class, especially those that are different from our own, without attacking or demeaning the people who have those views.  We should also strive to avoid using insulting terms or telling offensive jokes when talking to or about individuals or groups.

Office Hours

Des Plaines Office……3614

If you cannot make any of these times, please see me for an appointment.  I am often in my office on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons in addition to my regular office hours.