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MGT 3330: Principles of Management
Professor: Rahul Chauhan, PhD
Spring 2017
Class Days/Times/Location: Monday and Wednesday/11am-12:5pm/Classroom Center Room 335
Office Location: CC 228B
Office Hours: Monday/Wednesday from 12:25pm-1:25pm and 3pm-5pm, Tuesday from 1pm-5pm,
and by appointment
Office Phone: 806-651-4001
Email: [email protected] (best means to reach me)
Social Media: Keep up with the latest happenings of your COB on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/wtamucob 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 College of Business Mission Statement
The mission of the 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 College of Business Programs
The 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 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
MGT 3330: Principles of Management
The purpose of this course is to provide you with an understanding of the principles, policies, and
practices related to managing an organization. At the conclusion of the course, you should be able to
describe and apply the various areas involved in the managerial process including but not limited to the
functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.
Additionally, you should be able to:
1. Define Management
2. Understand and apply the basic concepts of the management process
3. Be conversant with contemporary issues in management
Course Objectives Upon completion of this course, you should:
1. Gain an understanding of how to motivate and lead teams and individuals
2. Understand the planning and decision-making processes in relation to ethical, strategic, and
global issues
3. Understand the concepts and principles of management including basic roles, skills, and functions
4. Understand how to recruit, hire, and develop and effective and diverse workforce
5. Understand the importance of control and information systems for management
Map from COB Learning Objectives to Specific Course Objectives
Course Learning Objective Maps to COB Learning Goals
1 1, 2, 5
2 4, 5, 6, 7
3 5
4 3, 5, 6
5 4, 5, 7
Course Materials
Mandatory: Williams, Chuck (2011). MGMT 9th edition. South-Western Cengage Learning, Mason,
OH; ISBN: 978-1305661592
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Course Grading Policies
The final grade will be determined as follows:
Assignment Description Value Due Date
Participation Varies by lecture
Varies by lecture 150 points Varies by lecture
Weekly Discussion Posts
Post an original response to the prompt each week and reply to at least one other student’s post
10 points per chapter 10 x 10 Chapters = 100
points total
100 points
Original Post due by Thursday before
11pm, Reply Post due by Sunday before
11pm CST
Weekly Assignment Varies weekly 10 points per chapter 10 x 15 Chapters = 150
points total
150 points Due by Sunday before 11pm CST
Exams Three exams covering the respective content of this course
100 points per exam 300 points See Course Schedule
Comprehensive Final Exam
A comprehensive final exam covering the content of this course
One comprehensive final exam worth a total
of 200 total points
200 points Monday, May 8 at 10:15am
COB Assessment
See Description Below
Assessment worth a total of 100 points
100 points Monday, May 1
Total
Every 10 points are equal to 1% of your total (and final) grade in this course
1000 possible points
Extra Credit Varies Varies Varies
Course Delivery This course is conducted primarily in-person (including tests) with some online elements. I am well aware
that many of you are potentially part-time working adults with real lives both within and outside of the
classroom and that this class is only one component of that. For this reason, I have made the class very
straightforward and consistent in terms of due dates, assignment types, etc. Assignments and activities
will be listed on the course website on the WTClass course management system. It is important that you
Points Letter Grade
900-1000 A
800-899 B
700-799 C
600-699 D
Less than 600 F
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keep up with this class (i.e., checking WTClass regularly, posting on the discussion boards, and noting
due dates for assignments and exams. Although this class is reasonable, the content is specialized and be
forewarned that I will not accept late work. Due dates should not be seen as a goal, but rather as the last
possible opportunity to earn credit. In other words, you should aim to complete your work well before the
deadline, not ON the deadline. This will make your life much easier and there will be plenty of time to
finish assignments. There is no excuse for forgetting about assignments or tests! Furthermore, it is also
your responsibility to ensure that your assignments have successfully posted onto the WTClass
server. All assignment due dates are in Central Standard Time (CST). We will all enjoy the course more
if we stay on top of the schedule.
Readings: Most reading material will come from the textbook. So, you must actually read the textbook
to successfully complete this class. We will cover approximately one chapter from your text per week.
Refer to the schedule below for reading assignments. Other materials may be posted on WTClass
throughout the semester, including (but not limited to) empirical research reports, popular press articles,
and supplemental chapters which you will also be responsible for.
PowerPoint Lectures: Students are also expected to read the PowerPoint lectures each week. They
will often contain information that is not in your text, and they will not always cover everything from
your text. You will be primarily responsible for the material in the text though the material on the
PowerPoint lectures will be useful. Of course, there will be some overlap between the PowerPoint
lectures and the text material, but it will not be 100%.
Graded Items
Each week, you will be expected to complete two graded activities including weekly discussion board
original post and reply and a weekly assignment for each chapter assigned. Your third graded items are
exams which include three throughout the semester and a comprehensive final exam. Lastly, there is also
the COB Assessment and a participation grade for this in-person section. This course is designed around a
point system. Each student starts with zero (0) points and will have the opportunity to earn points by
completing these activities throughout the course. A maximum of 1000 points will be available. It is
extremely important to note that all graded items are to be found under the “Lessons” tab, under the
respective module’s folder. Please do not rely on automatic alerts from the WTClass/Blackboard system
as I have no direct control over those features.
1. Discussion Board Posts: One discussion question will be posted on a weekly basis on WTClass for
each chapter assigned. These questions are designed to get you to think more critically about course
content. They also allow you to share your opinions with your classmates and share, compare, and
contrast your current/past/predicted workplace experiences and settings. Each week, you will be required
to respond to these questions by participating in an online discussion board on WTClass. Your
participation will consist of an original post and at least one reply to another student’s post – for a
total of two postings each week for each chapter assigned (one original, one reply). Before you are
able to see other student’s posts; you must create a post of your own. This prevents duplicate posts and
promotes an independent and unique effort by each individual student in the course. Both the original post
and the reply must be substantive (e.g., more than just “I agree” or “This is interesting”). A good
guideline (though not a strict requirement) for the discussion boards is that original posts and comments
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.
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Remember that this is a DISCUSSION board; the point is to get a real discussion going. This is an
important aspect of the class, and it helps me know you are keeping up and engaging in the class. It is also
important to note that I generally do not intervene in student discussions unless I feel the conversation is
getting too far off track or in the wrong direction. In order to facilitate your participation, extra credit may
be given to students engaging in in-depth discussions (e.g., responding to others comments, engaging in a
“back and forth” series of comments). Over time, these points can really add up. You are also required to
read approximately half of the posts made by other students in your section of the course
(approximately 25). Failure to do so will result in points docked from your discussion post grade
(the amount of time spent on each post is recorded for the instructors). Discussion board activity is
worth a total of 100 points (10 points for each original post and response comment). Discussion board
questions will be made available on Mondays. Please see the schedule provided below for weekly
discussion post due dates. Unless otherwise stated, your original posts should be completed by Thursday
before 11pm CST for each week, and your reply post should be completed by Sunday before 11pm
CST for each week. Credit will not be given for late or partial posts.
Specific Requirements for Posting/Commenting:
For your original posts (1 per chapter) you must:
Read the topics/questions we have posted for the week
Post your original responses to our topics/questions. Incorporate concepts from the text and
PowerPoint presentations or other relevant sources. Please cite any sources used.
This may require you to post a link to an article on the discussion board and discuss what you
have posted.
If posting an article, briefly summarize the real-world issue and how it relates to relevant course
concepts.
Write in a professional manner. Use proper spelling and grammar to express full thoughts and
avoid short hand (i.e., do not write in slang or as if it is an informal Facebook post).
For your reply post (1 per chapter) you must:
Comment on at least one person’s post
Commenting more than once is encouraged and may result in extra credit points
Comments must be substantive. “I agree” or “great post” will not receive any points
While there is no required length, comments should be long enough to meaningfully contribute to
the discussion.
Write in a professional and grammatically correct manner. Avoid short hand (i.e., do not write
like your texts or Facebook posts).
Grading for Discussion Board Activity:
Discussion board posts and comments will be graded primarily based on meeting the requirements listed
above (e.g., citing textbook, using an appropriate source, providing comments) and content. Content will
be evaluated with regard to relevance to course material as well as accuracy and depth of
posts/comments. Although grammar etc. will not be a primary concern, points will be deducted for very
poor writing. Only your ten highest discussion grades will be retained for grading.
Be considerate and appropriate when using the discussion board. It is neither a public forum nor a
limited public forum. I have the right to remove any message for the purposes of saving space, focusing
attention of students on relevant materials, and avoiding material inappropriate for the classroom. On this
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last note, with freedom comes responsibility. Please keep in mind, as you contribute to the discussion
board, that not everyone comes from the same background, or shares the same values and ideals. Please
be appropriate (professional) and considerate of others. If you have any questions on this matter, contact
me for clarification. Discussion of political events or leaders may occasionally be appropriate, but please
avoid partisan politics.
2. Assignments: Assignments pertaining to the current topic will be administered on a weekly basis for
each chapter assigned. These are designed to help students keep up with and apply the material. The
nature of each assignment may vary. For instance, you may be asked to read a case scenario and apply
concepts learned within the class to analyze and respond to the scenario or to complete a quiz covering
the content of a chapter. You may also be asked to relate course material to current events or personal
experiences, or to design a study intended to assess a topic of interest relevant to management. Finding
and discussing real world examples of course concepts should make the class more understandable,
relevant, and interesting. All assignments are due by Sunday at 11pm CST.
Grading for Weekly Assignments:
Weekly assignments will be graded based on several factors. Although content will vary by assignment,
responses will be evaluated based on overall quality (i.e., relevance to course material as well as accuracy
and thoroughness of response), sophistication of writing style (i.e., correct spelling and grammar), and
incorporation of the text and PPT slides within responses. These assignments should be a minimum of 1
page (not including heading) with standard formatting in length (12-point Times New Roman, double-
spaced with 1-inch margins) and should be uploaded in PDF format. Uploading in PDF format allows
me to grade them considerably faster and therefore give you feedback at an expedited rate. Points may be
deducted for assignments uploaded in any other format beyond PDF, so please be certain to upload your
assignments appropriately. These assignments are worth a total of 150 points (10 points per assignment).
Please avoid MLA headings and formatting, as this will result in docked points. APA is preferred for this
course but not strictly required. While the grade of an “A” on these assignments is certainly obtainable
with solid quality work, it is worth mentioning that perfect scores on these assignments are relatively rare,
as they imply that the assignment could not have been improved in any way possible. Furthermore, any
score that is below an “A” is generally accompanied with specific written feedback.
3. Exams: There will be four (4) exams, including the comprehensive final, covering material from the
textbook as well as PowerPoint lectures and discussions. These exams combine to total 500 points (100
points for each of the three regular exams and 200 points for the final exam). To keep things as simple
and straightforward on your end, all exams will simply be multiple choice. Exams will occur in-person on
designated class dates (please refer to your course schedule below). The exams are closed-book and must
be taken individually without any assistance from others. However, you are allowed to utilize one
hand-written standard 8”x11” (front and back) sheet of paper for notes on the exam. Any students
caught cheating on the exams will receive a zero and be subject to the appropriate consequences as
indicated by the university. I highly recommend that you study for the exams as you would for a closed
book test, as you will not have enough time to look everything up. It is critical to note that the exams
are rather difficult in this course, and require a thorough understanding of the course material in
order for you to succeed on them.
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4. Participation: Worth 200 points, grading for participation is as intuitive as it sounds. Students who
regularly speak, contribute, and engage in the course during lectures will likely receive full credit for this
aspect of the course. Conversely, students who only put forth a minimal level of participation during
lectures will receive minimal points (if any) and students that put forth a mediocre level will receive only
a portion of these points.
5. COB Assessment: Worth 100 points, The College of Business uses an on-going assessment process in
all foundation level courses, including this one. The purpose of these assessments are to both ascertain,
and ultimately ensure, that students leave each course with a solid understanding of this foundational
material that is the building block for their continued study and success both in their academic career and
ultimately their professional career. In order to accurately gauge your grasp of the material, the
assessment may be administered twice. The first pre-assessment (if applicable) will be administered
during the first week of the course. It will serve to establish a baseline of your knowledge at the beginning
of the course. The final assessment will be administered at the end of the semester. In order to ensure that
you take the assessment with the same level of seriousness that is intended, your performance in the
process is included as part of your overall grade in the course.
Extra Credit: Students have an opportunity to earn extra credit in this course. These opportunities may
consist of extra credit writing assignments, participation in instructor approved research studies, or other
miscellaneous opportunities should they arise. For instance, if you send me a course message (not email)
me via the Blackboard server before midnight on the first Sunday of this course stating that you read the
syllabus, you will receive five (approx. half a percentage) extra credit points to be added to your final
course grade.
Course Calendar
Date Topics
1/17 What is Management (Ch. 1)
1/23
Organizational Environments and Cultures (Ch. 3)
1/30 Ethics and Social Responsibility (Ch. 4)
2/6
Planning and Decision Making (Ch. 5)
2/13 Organizational Strategy (Ch. 6)
First Exam over Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 on Wednesday, Feb. 15
2/20
Global Management (Ch. 8)
2/27 Designing Adaptive Organizations (Ch. 9)
3/6 Managing Teams (Ch. 10)
3/13 Managing Human Resource Systems (Ch. 11)
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3/20
Managing Individuals and a Diverse Workforce (Ch. 12)
Second Exam over chapters 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 on Wednesday, Mar.
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3/27 Motivation (Ch. 13)
4/3 Leadership (Ch. 14)
4/10
Control (Ch. 16)
4/17 Managing Information (Ch. 17)
4/24 Management Gaps (Instructor Materials, Not in Text)
Third Exam over chapters 11, 12, 13, 14 and Management Gaps on
Wednesday, April 26
5/1 FINAL: This week should be primarily dedicated toward studying for the
final exam
COB ASSESSMENT on Monday, May 1
Comprehensive Final Exam over ALL MATERIALS COVERED.
Exam date and start time is Monday, May 8 at 10:15am
Related Policies
Deadlines: NO LATE WORK will be accepted in this course. Exceptions will be made only for
serious illness or emergency and then only after discussion with the instructor. Please contact the
instructor by email if an emergency situation occurs. I am absolutely serious about not accepting late
work in this class. No excuses please! If you are involved in university sponsored activities, please make
arrangements to turn your work in EARLY, not late. Contact me with any due date conflicts and we will
work out an arrangement – AT LEAST TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE. Also, please have your faculty
sponsor e-mail me regarding the issue. The reason I am so strict on this policy is because you are allowed
ample time and opportunity to complete each assignment; as there is generally a window of at least two
days for each.
Communications: I will often send announcements and reminders via email in an attempt to maximize
instructor impact. I will use both WTClass and your university email address for such communication. IT
IS ABSOLUTELY CRITICAL THAT YOU CHECK BOTH EMAIL ACCOUNTS! For all initial
communications, I will almost always use WTClass to communicate with you all. However, if you
message me I may either reply via your university email account OR WTclass, hence why it is very
important to check both accounts, especially if you are awaiting a reply. This is because I try to respond
as soon as possible, and if I respond from my phone the message will only reach your university email
account. The best way to contact me is through e-mail. Although I answer e-mail regularly (and relatively
quickly) on weekdays, I may respond to it less frequently on weekends and holidays. During those times,
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you can expect an answer to your e-mail within 24-48 hours. There may be times during the semester
when I do not have access to email. I will be sure to notify students if such situations occur.
Formatting: All assignments should be submitted in .pdf format in roughly APA format and a standard
font style/size (e.g. Times New Roman size 12 font, single or double-spaced). Points will be deducted for
papers submitted in MLA format so absolutely no MLA formatting! Please try and save all written
documents in .pdf format (as opposed to Microsoft Word format) before uploading them onto the
appropriate chapter dropbox as this will save me considerable time when grading your assignments. This
in turn will allow me to provide you with rapid feedback as I will be able to get through reading each of
your assignments much more efficient and consequently provide you with your grade on the assignment
along with individual feedback much faster. I am not particularly harsh on grammar, but if it impedes my
ability to read your submissions in an efficient manner due to incorrect formatting, spelling, or grammar
then points may be docked as appropriate.
Grade Appeals: If you have a concern about a grade that you receive on any assignment in this class you
are invited to submit a written appeal within one week 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. I will consider your written appeal and schedule time to talk to you regarding the grade. Any
discrepancies that are not addressed in a timely manner will not be considered for modification later in the
course. For example, if you present an issue to me at the end of the semester from months ago, I will not
consider your issue as it is well past the one-week window mentioned above. Lastly, please do not ask me
to calculate your grade for you. I have made the grading formula quite simple and as such you should
very easily be able to calculate your own course grade.
Final Grades: It is also important to note that as the instructor of this course I have the final say in the
letter grade you receive, whether it is above, below, or in correspondence with your calculated score in
the class. This helps to compensate for mitigating factors that may occur throughout the class. Diligently
completed each chapter’s corresponding assignments, scoring decent on the exams, reaching out to me
with any issues that you are facing in advance, and taking advantage of the extra credit assignments when
applicable; these factors will all act to positively impact your actual final letter grade in the course.
If you would like to meet in person to discuss any aspect of the course, please email me with your
availability and we can schedule a meeting.
Important Dates for Spring 2017 Semester
First Day of Classes: Wednesday, January 19
Last day to Add or Register: Friday, January 20
Last day to drop or withdraw: March 31
Last Day of Classes: Wednesday, May 3
Final Exam: Friday, May 5 at 10:15am
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WTAMU 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
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.
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 Students earning a BBA degree must complete at least one course with a communications component as
part of the business core requirements. The COB communications component is a requirement in the
following courses: ACCT 4373 (Accounting Communications), BUSI 4333 (Cross-Cultural Issues in
Business Communications), BUSI 4350 (Current Issues in Management Communications), 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
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Financial Planning), FIN 4320 (Investments), FIN 4321 (Portfolio Theory), MGT 3335 (Organizational
Behavior), MGT 4380 (Conflict Resolution and Negotiation), and MKT 3342 (Consumer Behavior).
Students in a communications component course are explicitly required to demonstrate knowledge of
communication skills. Specific objectives may include but are not limited to the following concepts put
forth by the National Business Education Association: (1) ability to organize a written and an oral
message coherently and effectively, (2) ability to use technology for communication, (3) ability to
research a topic, prepare a report, and present the findings to all organizational levels, and (4) ability to
demonstrate critical-thinking skills. Specific course requirements and the role of the communications
component with respect to student grading policy are at the discretion of the course instructor of record.
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 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.
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
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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 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; www.wtamu.edu/disability; 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 Becky Lopez – Kilgore Research Center 147, or call 806.651.3199
WTAMU Counseling Services – Classroom Center 116, or call 806.651.2340
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For the purposes of learning assessment and strategic planning, all students enrolled in Core Curriculum
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Evacuation routes are posted in various locations indicating all exits, outside assemble area, location of
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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.
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professor.
* Syllabus template approved by COB Curriculum Committee May 2016. Annual review of the syllabus
is a formal part of the COB continuous improvement process.