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| Course Description |
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| Course Objectives |
| Upon successful completion of this course students will be able
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- Determine the nature and extent of the information needed.
- Access needed information effectively and efficiently.
- Evaluate information and its sources critically
- Use information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose.
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| Definition of Information Literacy |
| Information Literacy is the ability to find, evaluate and use information
effectively |
| Students are expected to use these skills in all other
courses at Aquinas College. |
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| Attendance |
- No more than one excused absence (i.e. your instructor
is notified of your absence within 24 hours of that absence) is acceptable.
- An unexcused absence will result in a reduction of
your final grade by one full letter grade per absence.
- More than one absence will result in a reduction of your final grade
by one full letter grade per absence.
- Regardless of whether your absence is excused or
unexcused, you are expected to see your instructor to discuss how
you can make up the class you missed.
- You are still responsible for turning in any assignments
due when you are absent.
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| Participation |
| Student participation, including group work, class discussions and
partner collaborations is expected and will be part of your final grade. |
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| Assignments and Grading |
- You must turn in all assignments and the Final Project in order to pass GE103.
- Assignments will be available on your GE103 CourseConnect page, or from your instructor. All assignments must be typed.
- Late assignments will only be accepted with permission of your instructor. Assignments not turned in on their due date will be marked down.
- Graded assignments will be returned to you. If you have any questions about a graded assignment, please make an appointment with your instructor to discuss it.
- Remember that attendance and participation will affect your final grade.
- Students who receive a grade lower than a C- in GE103 must repeat the course.
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| Grading Scale |
| A+ 98-100 |
B+ 88-89 |
C+ 78-79 |
D+ 68-69 |
| A 93-97 |
B 83-87 |
C 73-77 |
D 63-67 |
| A- 90-92 |
B- 80-82 |
C- 70-72 |
D- 60-62 |
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