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MKT 6340/ Section:73/74 Seminar in Marketing Fall 2020

Dr. Priyanka Khandelwal, Ph.D.

Class Days/Times/Location or Other Format: Online. This course opens on Aug 24th, Monday at 6:00pm Office Location: 203D, CC, College of Business Office Hours via zoom: Wednesday & Friday (8am – 12:30pm); or By Appointment. Office Phone: 806.651.4120 Email:pkhandelwal@wtamu.edu and Blackboard course message option for course related correspondence from the enrolled students Social Media: Keep up with the latest happenings of your COB on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/wt-amucob and Twitter), #WTAMUCOB

Terms of Use A student's continued enrollment in this course signifies acknowledgment of and agreement with the statements, disclaimers, policies, and procedures outlined within this syllabus and elsewhere in the WTClass environment. This Syllabus is a dynamic document. Elements of the course structure (e.g., dates and topics covered, but not policies) may be changed at the discretion of the professor.

WTAMU Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business Mission Statement The mission of the Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business is to provide high quality undergraduate and graduate business education with a global perspective and ethical awareness. We accomplish this through emphasis on excellence in teaching, which is strengthened by faculty scholarship and supported by professional service. Learning Objectives of the WTAMU Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business Programs The Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business (COB) at West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) seeks to prepare students in the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Professional Accounting (MPA), and the Master of Science, Finance and Economics (MSFE) degree programs for careers in business and to foster their professional growth and advancement via key learning goals and objectives.

The learning objectives of the Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business are as follows:

Leadership

Communication

Critical Thinking

Business Integration

Core Business Knowledge

Global Business Environment

Business Ethics and Corporate Governance

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Course Description Business activities involved in moving goods from production to consumption; marketing functions and problems. Developing a philosophy of the role of marketing in the American economy. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to do the following: 1. Analyze markets, and assess problems in the domestic and global markets. Understand the core marketing concepts like 4Ps, Core Competencies, Branding etc. apply them in real world problem solving 3. Explain, and develop innovative marketing communication techniques that could be used in traditional as well as new media platforms. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of how industries use marketing techniques to build new sustainable markets. 5. Compare and contrast the past and the present marketing trends and come up with innovative solutions. Map from COB Learning Objectives to Specific Course Objectives The Engler College of Business Learning Goals are related to the course objectives for MKT 6340. Upon completion of the course the student should be able to demonstrate a sufficient command of the subject matter such as to meet the following objectives:

1. Students will demonstrate competencies in writing, speaking, and technology communication via assignments like, PowerPoint presentation, case studies, discussion posts, and exams.

2. Students will demonstrate their competencies in critical thinking via individual assignments, exams, and discussion posts.

3. Students will demonstrate their competencies in ethical decisions via case studies,PPT, individual assignments(paper/s), discussion posts, exams.

4. Students will demonstrate their knowledge of the global and domestic environment and their relevance to the business contexts via case studies, exam, quizzes and individual assignments.

5. Students will demonstrate their knowledge of diversity for effective problem-solving via individual assignments, quizzes, discussion posts.

6. Students will illustrate and explain theories and concepts related to marketing via assignments, discussion posts, individual written assignments (papers) and exams.

Course Materials (Text, calculator, etc.) Marketing Management, 15th Edition by Philip Kotler and Kevin Keller (Pearson) ISBN 978-0133856460

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Course Grading Policies Final Grading Scale 100-90 A 89.9-80B 79.9-70C 69.9-60D 59.9-0 F

Grades may not be curved. This is a graduate course and only excellent work will receive an A. You have only 3 days to reach out to professor after your grades are posted. There is no way the grades will be altered or changed later on. If you do not receive a response within next 3 days, it is your responsibility to re-send your message. As far as grading is concerned, assignments are graded and returned within two weeks.

Course Assignment, Examination, and or Project Policies

Course grades will be assigned based on weighted percentage

Assignments, Exams & Grading Maximum points

Total Weight

Exam 1 and Final Exam @ 50 points each 100 20%

Papers (1 assignments@ 35 points each) 35 15 %

Mandatory Discussion post (3 posts@25points each) 75 15 %

IRB Certification/ Reflection Assignment 25 10%

Case Analyses (1 Case analysis@ 20 points each) 20 10%

Quizzes (2 quizzes@ 25 points each) 50 10%

Group Project (1 assignment@ 35 points each) 35 20%

Total

100%

Instructor reserves the right to adjust the points for the whole class based on the class median with every student receiving exactly the same point adjustment. *The Exams and quizzes will be cumulative and will contain questions from earlier material that is covered. This course will use a combination of methods: presentations, quizzes, cases, videos, current events, discussion pots, articles, individual assignments and a group project to enhance the learning outcomes. The use of this mixed methodology rests on the premise that learning comes not only from reading and writing, but also from interaction with others and systematic self-reflection. How successful you are in this course depends on what you bring to the class and also how you work towards completing the

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given tasks. The following is the basic structure of this course. Slides- During each week there will be assigned readings from the course textbook to provide you with the basic information related to Marketing concepts. These chapter(s) will give you a solid foundation of the concepts that are important and serve as a springboard toward your understanding of the supplemental article readings that may be given to you. For each week’s chapter material the instructor will provide you with slides that summarize the most relevant information from those chapter(s). This should help you to focus your attention on the information that relates to the critical issues of the chapter(s) and help you with your preparation for the course exams, quizzes and other class assignments. Usually, the slides will be available at 6 pm on Mondays (beginning of the week). Slides would be available under the “Slides” tab. You must review each week’s module and complete the tasks in each module before moving to the next week. Supplemental Readings- Each week, articles and other supplemental readings would be provided to help you grasp the content strong and understand the applications of the concepts. It is highly recommended that you do the supplemental readings. You must go through the material to help you with the discussion questions/papers as well. Please look at the detailed instruction on each of the assignment/ quizzes/exams on Bb. Exams: Two exams will be given during the session. The exams will be comprehensive and will cover chapters assigned from the text book, and the lecture (slides) materials. Each exam will be worth 50 points. The exam will be a mixture of multiple choice, true/false, and essays. Essay questions would be application based questions where you would be required to use critical thinking and theoretical grounding to come up with strategies, plans, and assessments of the markets, products or just the ideas. You will have 90 minutes to complete the exam. You would be taking the exam alone without help of anybody. More information would be provided by the instructor when the exam time approaches. You can only take the exam once. Please look at the final exam date on the schedule below. No make up exams will be given. Mandatory Discussion Posts: A truly enriching learning environment is one where the interactions are not just between the professor and the student; it also includes the interactions between peers. This component of the course is based on individuals being able to have discussions, formal or informal, with those around them and build both relationships and the ability to exchange point of views respectfully. For a couple of weeks there will be a weekly post pertaining to a certain topic; students will be required to participate in for a portion of the weekly posts grade. You would be providing assessments, evaluations, strategies, plans and examples to show the practical implications of the marketing concepts and issues. Minimum word count would be 500 +, for each weekly post (references and response to peers not included). Do not forget to look at the rubric before you start the assignment. Rubric would only be available for the mandatory Discussion Post Assignments.

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The total number of weekly posts are limited to only 3. The highest possible grade in this category will require a student to engage in discussions with their peers in a manner that is professional and thoughtful. Be professional in these postings. Behavior that is not professional will not be tolerated and can lead to being given a grade of “0” and dropped from the course. Late submission would not be accepted. Sunday 11:59 pm (for those weeks it is due) is the deadline for this assignment. The post to be responded would be made available every Monday at 6 pm (for those weeks it is due). If you miss responding to a post, you would not be receiving any points for the assignment. Remember to respond to atleast 2 posts written by your peers. Otherwise, you will lose points. Just writing yes! I agree or I do not agree would not serve the purpose. Responses that are in agreement with previous posts must build on or extend the position or view, not just repeat. Response to posts should be a couple paragraphs of substantive contribution to discussion. Quotes from and references to other sources may be used, but you must add your own substantive comments beyond the reference/quote. You may find discussion post links available on Bb under “Discussion posts” tab. This course component will help you participate, engage and learn from each other. However, know that ONLY mandatory discussion posts would be graded. The other discussion posts would be labeled as (non-mandatory) and will not count towards your final grade even if made available. For some weeks, there may be bonus points awarded to students to attempt the non-mandatory discussion posts. The bonus points would be added to the next or previous mandatory discussion posts. The instructor will let you know in advance. So, do not ignore discussion posts completely! NOTE: If you do not adhere to the guidelines for any posting, you will lose full points.The instructor reserves the right to remove your posting and to deny you any further posting privileges Certification Assignment: This assignment will open in the second week of school. You must read the instructions carefully so as to complete the CITI certification process. Each one of you must complete the online certification and post/upload your certificates in assigned place on Bb before the due date. Case Study Analyses: Each student would work individually to submit ONE word processed, double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12 point font, APA style, one-inch margin case analyses as outlined in the course document. You must look at the requirements carefully before submission. Case analyses will only be accepted on the due date. There would be ONE (1) case study and students would be required to analyze the case keeping in mind the marketing theories, applications and limitations that you would learn in the chapters. You would also need to do some degree of independent research to come up with answers to the questions. Student need to engage not only in critical thinking in relation to the subject, but also follow APA style thoroughly. The minimum word count for te case study is 1000 words without including references, citations and reference list.

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Group Project: You will create a marketing plan for a given product/service/organization, and a power point presentation that includes voice narration OR a video, and post it on Blackboard as a group. Topic would be provided at the beginning of the second week. You will be graded on professionalism of the graphics and quality of the narration which includes tone, smoothness, and professional level besides reflecting your knowledge and learnings on the marketing concepts. The presentation should be atleast 10 minutes long and must not exceed 12 minutes. You will be required to do an extensive online research in order create this presentation. Late submissions are not accepted. Details would be available on the Blackboard on second week of class. Please refer to the schedule below for due date. References and reference list included should follow APA style.

Groups will be randomly created and each group will have 5 members and a group facilitator.

Quizzes: There would be 2 quizzes and each quiz will comprise of questions worth 25 points. Only 25 minutes would be provided to complete the quiz. Questions would be included from the previous chapters as well as the chapters covered in the ongoing week. You are required to go through the chapter and slides thoroughly before taking the quiz. Bonus questions may be included. Make sure you go through the supplemental readings to attempt the bonus questions. You can take the quiz only once. It is your responsibility to submit the quiz before time runs out. Quizzes cannot be saved and resumed later. You have one attempt to complete all quizzes. Backtracking will NOT be allowed for quizzes. The instructor can view when the quiz was attempted, exited, and submitted. You would be taking quizzes all by yourself without help of any resources including internet and textbook. Review Papers (Written Assignment): There would be only 1 review assignment (paper) that you will write this semester for the class. You will be required to review a product/service. Students are required to engage not only in critical thinking in relation to the topic, but also follow APA style thoroughly. Your paper must include atleast 10 APA style references in the reference list. The same reference source should NOT be counted multiple times. References can be from scholarly sources and may include video, websites etc. The minimum word count for this paper is 2000 or more (not including the references). Academic work that is not professional will not be graded and can lead to being given a grade of “0” and dropped from the course. Late submission would not be accepted. Sunday 11:59 pm (for the week it is due) is the deadline for this assignment. The topic of the review paper would be made available beforehand. If you miss the submission, you would not be receiving any points for the assignment. The instructor will provide feedback with the help of rubric and/or comments that can be easily accessed through “My Grades” on the left side of the Bb course homepage screen. No late assignments will be accepted.

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Classroom Conduct Attendance Virtual attendance is important for your business success; therefore, your virtual attendance for this course is a requirement. Virtual attendance is measured through your participation and completion of course assignments. Students who do not participate by completing each assignment in this class may be at risk of falling too far behind and may find it difficult to catch catch up with this class. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the professor if a student is encountering a significant challenge, or obstacle to completing his/her assignments.

Please log on via WTCLASS each day of the week (Monday through Sunday) to check for due dates, assignments, readings, etc.

Assignment Saving: Maintain copies of written assignments submitted in the event you are required to resubmit it. Instructor does not save the copies of assignments after the course is over.

Grading Policies: Assignments, Quizzes, Exams, Papers, Case Studies are graded and returned within two weeks. As mentioned earlier, grades will not be curved at the end of the semester. However, if you have a concern about a grade that you receive on any assignment, you may submit a written appeal to me within 3 days of receiving the grade in question. This appeal should outline your specific concerns with the grade and the evidence you have to support why it should be changed. Course messages/ emails/questions contesting grades will be answered in next 3 working days.

If you are having trouble completing the course due to health problems (yours or that of a close family member) or other personal matters, it is your responsibility to meet with me to discuss your options as soon as possible. It is not acceptable to wait until right before an assignment is due to tell me about these issues. It is also not acceptable to wait until the last week of class to tell me about these issues. Email policy: The best communication tool for questions is “Course Messages” through Blackboard. I will respond to you in 24 hours. Responses to emails sent on Saturday or Sunday will be sent the next business day. It is recommended that you send course related questions during the week. If you need information related to a test or assignment, plan ahead and submit your questions well ahead of the due date. Your instructor is not online 24 hours per day, so please allow time for response. Late submission policy:

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Course Topics - Tentative Calendar of Readings, Topics, and Due Dates The following is a tentative outline of the course. Exact dates and topics are potentially subject to change depending on the needs and progress of the class. Students are responsible for keeping track of any changes made in this class. Any changes will be communicated with students by email or announcement through WT Class. You are required to check “course messages” from the instructor everyday as they would contain information regarding due dates, reminders, changes in schedule, etc. You would use ONLY “Course Messages” on Bb for correspondence with the instructor.

Week Number

Week of Reading Assignments

Assignments Due Other Important Dates

1 8/24-8/30 Introduction Chapter 1

Syllabus Quiz and Discusson board (non-mandatory) due 8/30, 11:59 pm

Syllabus Quiz opens on 8/24, 6 pm

Late submissions of any assignment will only be allowed with prior arrangement with the instructor. Students who submit an assignment after the due date without prior arrangement will receive a grade of 0 for that assignment. In this course, late work is considered unacceptable. Assignments or participation activities missed due to unexcused tardiness cannot be made up. All late work is considered unacceptable in this class and you will receive 0 points for any assignment submitted late. Make-up opportunities may be available only if you have an excused virtual absence (e.g., jury duty; hospitalized), but this is only valid if the work is made up within 1 week of the original due date, or you will receive 0 points even with your documented excuse. Please make sure to save “screen shots” or “digital receipts” for all your electronic assignment submissions in case you encounter any technological issue. If you experience a technological issue and you can provide documentation, your assignment must be submitted as soon as possible, and after a week the assignment is worth 0 points.

NOTE: A lack of technical knowledge is NOT an acceptable excuse for late work. You are responsible for learning how to navigate the technology that is used in the course and to look for help when you need it. For computer, internet, or WTCLASS-related problems or questions, contact the itsc@wtamu.edu or call 806-651-4357 (HELP), or 806-316-9037 (IT Emergency) for immediate assistance. WTAMU has experts in technical support who serve as a valuable resource for you throughout this course.

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2 8/31-9/6 Chapters 2, 3 Mandatory Discussion post 1 due 9/6 at 11:59 pm

Review paper topic opens on, 8/31, 6pm Mandatory discussion post 1 opens on 8/31, 6 pm IRB assignment opens on 8/31, 6 pm Group assignment opens on 8/31, 6 pm

3 9/7-9/13 Chapter 4,5 Case Analysis 1 due on 9/13, 11:59 pm

Case Analysis 1 opens on 9/7, 6 pm

4 9/14-9/20 Chapters 6,7 IRB Assignment due 9/20, 11:59 pm

5 9/21-9/27 Chapters 8, 9 Mandatory Discussion post 2 due 9/27, 11:59 pm Quiz 1 due 9/27,11:59 pm

Mandatory Discussion post 2 opens on 9/21, 6 pm. Quiz 1 opens on 9/21 (Syllabus incudes Chapters 1-9)

6 9/28-10/4 Chapters 10, 11

Exam 1 is due on Oct 4th, 11:59 pm

Exam 1 available on 9/28 at 6 pm

7 10/5-10/11 Chapters 12, 13

Paper due October 11, 11:59 pm

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8 10/12-10/18 Chapters 14 Work on the group project

9 10/19-10/25 Chapters 15 and 16

Group Project due Oct 25, 11:59 pm

10 10/26-11/1 Chapters 17 Bonus Discussion post

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11/2-11/8

Chapter 18

Quiz 2 due Nov 10, at 11:59 pm (includes chapters 1 through 18)

Quiz 2 opens Nov 4, 6 pm

12 11/9-11/15

Mandatory Discussion post 3 due, Nov 3,11:59 pm

Discussion post 3 opens Oct 28, 6 pm

13 11/16-11/23 Final Exam Week Final Exam due Nov 22, 11:59 pm

Final Exam would be available on Nov 19, 6 pm

The instructor reserves the right to make changes to this schedule to meet the needs of the course as deemed appropriate.

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WTAMU Paul and Virginia Engler COB Student Code of Ethics Each student enrolled in COB courses accepts personal responsibility to uphold and defend academic integrity

and to promote an atmosphere in which all individuals may flourish. The COB Student Code of Ethics strives to set a standard of honest behavior that reflects well on students, the COB and West Texas

Additional Course Policies Netiquette: Please pay attention to the language you use and adhere to the following guidelines for this online course. 1) Do not post anything too personal; 2) Do not use language that is inappropriate for a classroom setting or prejudicial in regard to gender, race, or ethnicity; 3) Do not use all caps in the message box unless you are emphasizing on something (it is taken as shouting); 4) Be courteous and respectful to others in your group; 5) Do not overuse acronyms like you would use in text messaging; 6) Fill in a meaningful Subject Line before you send out any email to the instructor or write responses online; 7) Be careful with sarcasm and subtle humor; one person's joke is another person's insult. Assignment Saving: Maintain copies of all assignments submitted in the event you are required to resubmit it. You are required to save the copies of the assignment for portfolio class as well should you choose to submit one of the assignments that you have completed in this course. The instructor is NOT responsible for providing you with a copy of the assignment. Email policy: The best communication tool for questions is “Course Messages” through Blackboard. I will respond to you in 24 hours. Questions related to contensting of grades in any assignment will be returned in 3 working days. Late submission policy: Late submissions of any assignment will only be allowed with prior arrangement with the instructor. Students who submit an assignment after the due date without prior arrangement will receive a grade of 0 for that assignment. No late exams or group project submission will be allowed. Note: If you do not adhere to the guidelines for any posting, you will lose full points.The instructor reserves the right to remove your posting and to deny you any further posting privileges. The instructor WILL NOT open the course material which includes, slides, supplemental readings, discussion posts, check lists for important topics, etc. before time. Hence, do not make such requests.

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A&M University. All students enrolled in business courses are expected to follow the explicit behaviors detailed in the Student Code of Ethics.

Code of Ethics

Do not use notes, texts, solution manuals, or other aids for a quiz or exam without instructor authorization.

Do not copy the work of others and/or allow others to view your answers or copy your work during a quiz, exam, or on homework assignments.

Do not allow other parties to assist in the completion of your quiz, exam, homework, paper, or project when not permitted.

Do not work with other students on projects or assignments without authorization from the course instructor.

Properly cite and specifically credit the source of text, graphic, and web materials in papers, projects, or other assignments.

Do not forge the signature of an instructor, advisor, dean, or another student.

Provide truthful information for class absences when asking faculty for excused absences or for a make-up for a quiz, exam, or homework.

Provide truthful information on your resume including work history, academic performance, leadership activities, and membership in student organizations.

Respect the property, personal rights, and learning environment of all members of the academic community. This includes posting, sharing, and otherwise distributing the course materials outside of this course without expressed permission of the faculty, college, university, or system.

Live up to the highest ethical standards in all academic and professional endeavors.

Students violating the Student Code of Ethics will be reported to the Dean’s office and are subject to penalties described in the West Texas A&M University Code of Student Life, which may include suspension from the University. In addition, a violator of the Student Code of Ethics may become ineligible for participation in student organizations sponsored by the COB and for recognition for College academic honors, awards, and scholarships. COB Student Resources Link The COB has developed a Student Resources repository (e.g., APA writing style information, business core reviews, facilities, and other helpful supplements), which can be found on the COB Website. Additionally, WTAMU has developed an Academic Study Skills information site to assist students (e.g., study habits, supplemental instruction, tutoring, writing and math skills), which can be found on the WTAMU Website. For WTAMU Writing Center information (for students needing writing assistance, guidance, and feedback), please visit their website. COB Communications Component

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The Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business Communication Component requires students to demonstrate knowledge of communication skills. The COB communications component is a requirement in the following courses: ACCT 4373 (Accounting Communications), BUSI 1304 (Business Communication), BUSI 3320 (Digital Collaboration and Communication), BUSI 4333 (Cross-Cultural Issues in Business Communications), BUSI 4350 (Current Issues in Management Communications), BUSI 4375 (Healthcare Communication), BUSI 4380 (Conflict Resolution and Negotiation), BUSI 4382 (Emerging Media Law), CIDM 3320 (Digital Collaboration and Communication), ECON 4370 (Economics of Health Care), FIN 3350 (Personal Financial Planning), FIN 4320 (Investments), FIN 4321 (Portfolio Theory), MGT 3335 (Organizational Behavior), MGT 4380 (Conflict Resolution and Negotiation), or MKT 3342 (Consumer Behavior). CoVid 19 Restrictions and Rules Current University Requirements: Beginning July 1, unless a health-related exception exists,wearing a face covering is required for all individuals (faculty, staff, students, and visitors) on the campus of West Texas A&M University and campus facilities in the following areas: •Indoor public areas on campus, including all non-private office or residential spaces, such as lobbies, restrooms, common spaces in residence halls, conference rooms, break rooms, elevators, and related campus-community areas; and •Outdoor spaces where six feet or more of physical distancing is challenging to maintain reliably. Students will be required to wear a face covering in all classrooms and teaching/research laboratories; however, faculty will not be required to wear face coverings in explicit learning spaces to facilitate clear instruction. Current Faculty Senate Statement The WT Faculty Senate places the highest priority on the health and safety of our university’s students, faculty, and staff. In cooperation and consultation with Academic Affairs and Dean's Council, Faculty Senate strongly supports that everyone inthe WTAMU campus community abide by the provisions, both present and future, set out by system and university administration to maintain health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. Further, Faculty Senate calls upon WT faculty to set an example for others by consistently and correctly wearing masks or face coverings while on campus, or at WT-sponsored events, as well as maintain at least six feet of physical distance.

WT Attendance Policy for Core Curriculum Classes For the purposes of learning assessment and strategic planning, all students enrolled in Core Curriculum courses at West Texas A&M University must swipe their Buff Gold cards through the card reader installed in the classroom/lab for each class/lab meeting. Student Travel Opportunities In multiple business courses, there may be opportunities for student travel supplemented by student fees. If you have an interest in such opportunities as they become available, please notify a faculty member. Dropping/Repeating the Course Should a student decide to drop the course, it is the student’s responsibility to be aware of the final drop dates and adhere to the WTAMU Add/Drop policy. Any student participating in the course after the WTAMU

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posted drop date will be considered active and a grade will be administered at the end of the course for that student. Students are charged a fee for any course attempted for a third or subsequent time at WTAMU other than a non-degree credit developmental course or exempted courses. If you decide that you need to drop, the last day to do so with a guaranteed “X” is October 30, 2020. Scholastic Dishonesty It is the responsibility of students and instructors to help maintain scholastic integrity at the University by refusing to participate in or tolerate scholastic dishonesty. Commission of any of the following acts shall constitute scholastic dishonesty. This listing is not exclusive of any other acts that may reasonably be said to constitute scholastic dishonesty: acquiring or providing information for any assigned work or examination from any unauthorized source; informing any person or persons of the contents of any examination prior to the time the examination is given in subsequent sections of the course or as a makeup; plagiarism; submission of a paper or project that is substantially the same for two courses unless expressly authorized by the instructor to do so; submission of a paper or project prepared by another student as your own. You are responsible for being familiar with the University's Academic Integrity Code, as well as the COB Student Code of Ethics listed in this document. Academic Integrity All work must be completed individually unless otherwise stated. Commission of any of the following acts shall constitute scholastic dishonesty: acquiring or providing information for any assigned work or examination from any unauthorized source; informing any person or persons of the contents of any examination prior to the time the exam is given in any subsequent sections of the course or as a makeup; plagiarism; submission of a paper or project that is substantially the same for two courses unless expressly authorized by the instructor to do so. For more information, see the Code of Student Life.

Viewpoints/External Websites Disclaimer The views expressed in this document, web-based course materials, and/or classroom presentations and discussions are those of the professor and do not necessarily represent the views of West Texas A&M University, its faculty and staff, or its students. Views expressed by students are likewise those of the person making such statements. It is understood and expected that each individual within this course will respect and allow individual difference of opinion. Neither the professor, the COB, nor WTAMU are responsible for the content of external websites discussed in the classroom and/or linked to via online course materials, emails, message boards, or other means. Referred websites are for illustrative purposes only, and are neither warranted nor endorsed by the professor, COB, or WTAMU. Web pages change frequently, as does domain name ownership. While every effort is made to ensure proper referencing, it is possible that students may on occasion find materials to be objectionable for reasons beyond our control. Acceptable Student Behavior Classroom behavior should not interfere with the instructor’s ability to conduct the class or the ability of other students to learn from the instructional program (Code of Student Life). Unacceptable or disruptive behavior

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will not be tolerated. Students engaging in unacceptable behavior may be instructed to leave the classroom. Inappropriate behavior may result in disciplinary action or referral to the University’s Behavioral Intervention Team. This prohibition applies to all instructional forums, including electronic, classroom, labs, discussion groups, field trips, etc. Technology Requirements All technological requirements for the successful completion of this course are the responsibility of the student, including access to a working computer and or to a device with secure broadband Internet connection, data storage and retrieval, and state-of-the-art security. The student is responsible for all technological problems not related to WTAMU, including but not limited to equipment failures, power outages, and Internet breakdowns. Furthermore, students are responsible for all necessary technical and operational skills for completing this course, and for being familiar with WTClass (the Blackboard Learning System) both in a general sense and in a specific sense as pertaining to this course and any materials stored within. The professor is not responsible for any technical matters related to WTClass. Students must contact WTClass if they have problems accessing and/or using the WTClass environment. Physical or Educational Access - ADA Statement West Texas A&M University seeks to provide reasonable accommodations for all qualified persons with disabilities. This University will adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations as required to afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student's responsibility to register with Student Disability Services (SDS) and to contact faculty members in a timely fashion to arrange for suitable accommodations. Contact Information: Student Success Center, CC 106; phone 806-651-2335. Title IX Statement West Texas A&M University is committed to providing a learning, working, and living environment that promotes personal integrity, civility, and mutual respect in an environment free of sexual misconduct and discrimination. Title IX makes it clear that violence and harassment based on sex and gender are Civil Rights offenses subject to the same kinds of accountability and the same kinds of support applied to offenses against other protected categories such as race, national origin, etc. Harassment is not acceptable. If you or someone you know has been harassed or assaulted, you can find the appropriate resources

here:

WTAMU Title IX Coordinator- TitleIX@wtamu.edu or call 806.651.3199

WTAMU Counseling Services – Classroom Center 116, or call 806.651.2340

WTAMU Police Department – 806.651.2300, or dial 911

24-hour Crisis Hotline – 800.273.8255, or 806.359.6699, or 800.692.4039

Visit the Notalone website For more information, see the Code of Student Life.

WT Attendance Policy for Core Curriculum Classes For the purposes of learning assessment and strategic planning, all students enrolled in Core Curriculum or developmental courses at West Texas A&M University must swipe their Buff Gold cards through the card

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reader installed in the classroom/lab for each class/lab meeting. Evacuation Statement If you receive notice to evacuate the building, please evacuate promptly but in an orderly manner. Evacuation routes are posted in various locations indicating all exits, outside assemble area, location of fire extinguishers, fire alarm pull stations and emergency telephone numbers (651.5000 or 911). In the event an evacuation is necessary; evacuate immediately do not use elevators; take all personal belongings with you; report to outside assembly area and wait for further information; students needing assistance in the evacuation process should bring this to the attention of the instructor at the beginning of the semester. Copyright All original content in this document, all web-based course materials (be they text, audio, and/or video), and/or classroom presentations are subject to copyright provisions. No distribution without the express written consent of the author. Students are prohibited from selling (or being paid for taking) notes during this course to or by any person or commercial firm without the express written permission of the professor.

* Syllabus template approved by COB Curriculum Committee May 2019. Annual review of the syllabus is a formal part of the COB continuous improvement process.