Students-Steps to help you be successful in this course:

 Read over the entire syllabus, print out the assignment checklist with due dates (check
off completed assignments as you go) and write the due dates in a planner.
2) Complete all required readings: while reading each chapter, have the chapter notes
either printed or opened and add your own notes.
3) Listen to the audio recordings: you can do this on your commute, while waiting for an
appointment, etc. or while studying the notes. I often give different examples during
lectures than are in the notes, and repetition of material is key to learning new material.
The most successful students have told me they listen to the recordings.
4) Fill out the study guides I developed and posted under “Course Information/
Resources” based on your readings, chapter notes and videos.
5) Watch the required videos prior to taking quizzes and exams; take any necessary notes.
6) Complete all of the homework prior to the due date (allow yourself enough time to
complete all of the work).
7) You should study prior to taking each exam (like you would in a face-to-face class);
you will NOT have enough time to look up every answer. The goal of exams is to test
your understanding and retention of material. Students often think online exams are
easier because exams are “open notes”, and they can simply look up the answers. But
they don’t consider how much time is wasted looking up answers. Please heed my advice
and don’t learn the hard way!
8) Make sure that when taking exams that you leave yourself plenty of time to complete
them (i.e., don’t begin your exam Sunday night at 11:00pm!).
9) When taking exams, be sure to have your notes, study guide and text with you to
reference if need be.
10) If you are struggling with material, please attend my online office hours, e-mail me
with specific questions, attend study sessions and/or contact your team mentor.
11) Complete your work on a computer/lap top. Previous students have had trouble
when trying to submit quizzes/exams on their phones.
Responsibility and Respect:
*Please be respectful to everyone in the class by using appropriate language and
appropriate topics of discussion. If you do not abide by these rules you may be dropped.
* Please keep in mind that what you post in the discussion forums will be viewable by all
students in the course and the course instructor. Please be mindful of what you post, and
do not post personal information.
Academic Integrity:
I expect that all students will act in accordance with the De Anza Code of Conduct Policy
(http://www.deanza.edu/studenthandbook/pdf/studentrights.pdf, p.11-14) Academic
dishonesty, cheating and plagiarism will not be tolerated. Providing other students with
answers is also considered cheating, as is looking up answers to quiz/exam questions
online. If you are caught cheating or plagiarizing you will fail the exam/assignment and
will not be allowed to make it up. Your name will also be forwarded to the student
disciplinarian officer, and they may take further action.
** Please be sure that your e-mail address is current on MyPortal/Canvas:
https://myportal.fhda.edu/cp/home/displaylogin This is how I will communicate with you
regarding homework reminders, changes in the schedule, etc.

Helpful Links for Student Success:
Tutoring & Writing Center: http://www.deanza.edu/studentsuccess/
Disability Support Programs & Services: http://www.deanza.edu/dsps/
Counseling & Advising Center: http://www.deanza.edu/counseling/
Psychological Services: http://www.deanza.edu/psychologicalservices/
Health Services: http://www.deanza.edu/healthservices/