SYLLABUS

STUDIES IN APPLIED ETHICS

BLENDED

St. Petersburg College

Dr. JoAnne Hopkins
Session 3 – (summer) 2015

 

 

Welcome to Applied Ethics! This is a blended class so each week we will meet ONE DAY in the classroom and the rest of the week you will complete work online.  Be sure you have a good computer/computer access.  THIS IS AN ONLINE CLASS WITH THE BENEFIT OF SOME FACE TO FACE INSTRUCTION.  We will meet every Tuesday on the Clearwater campus at the time noted on your schedule in ET 125.

 

This is an exciting class that I love to teach!  I hope you find it interesting and inspiring.  I look forward to getting to know you and reading your discussions on the many interesting topics we will cover.  Remember I am here to help you succeed so talk/email me so I know how I can help you!  Be sure to watch the due dates to avoid any unnecessary stress.  The goal is to learn and develop critical thinking skills to use throughout your life - and to have fun while you learn!  I wish you all the best!  Any questions – just ask.

 Your online Classroom - MyCourses

 

There is a MyCourses Tutorial in the class with clear instructions on how to use all sections of the course.  Also, you will see a HELP link at the top of your page for help with any technical issues.  

 

 

PROFESSOR                                       Dr. JoAnne V. Hopkins

 

I will be available to answer questions and help you learn in my office and online through MyCourses email.  Please ask for help when needed.

 

CONTACT INFORMATION:                          1st contact MyCourses email is best and should always be used

2nd contact - SPC email - hopkins.joanne@spcollege.edu

                        Office Telephone – 727-791–2712;

                        Fax – 727-499-9002 (please put to the attention of            JoAnne Hopkins);

                        Office visit

 

OFFICE LOCATION HOURS:                        Clearwater Campus – ES 213G

                                                                        TBA

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

ONLINE OFFICE HOURS:                    Online – MyCourses email is the best and will get the                                                                       quickest response.

I check MyCourses often and will also be online at the designated times below:

Monday – 7:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.

Tuesday – 7:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.

Wednesday – 7:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.

Thursday – 7:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.

                                                 

 

INSTRUCTOR WEB PAGE:            http://it.spcollege.edu/course_info/inquiry.cfm?number=104

 

 

 

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK AND OTHER RESOURCE INFORMATION:

ETHICS APPLIED 7.0 EDITION WILL BE NEEDED

Important: This class requires the following textbook:

 

Manias, Nicholas, Monroe, Dave & Till, Jane (2013), Ethics Applied, Edition 7.0, Boston MA:  Pearson. 

 

Previous editions of Ethics Applied cannot be used for the course.

 

 

ISBN:  1256825352

It is the student’s responsibility to order the book in a timely manner so they have it for the first day of class.

DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC INFORMATION:

·       Attendance is mandatory and absences (in class or not completing work on time) will hurt your grade.  Excused absences are given if documentation of illness or emergency is provided. 

During the summer (since we meet only 8 times), 2 or more unexcused absences will automatically drop your grade one letter grade.

·       Due dates are clearly posted by each unit and on the calendar. 

·       Failure to post during the first two weeks will result in being dropped for non-participation – SPC RULE.

·       Discussion boards - all students must be respectful and stay on topic.  Personal conversations, and off topic conversations should be conducted through personal e-mail.  If conversations go too far off topic or are disrespectful they will be deleted. Students who continue to go be disrespectful will be dropped from the class.

·       Cheating is not tolerated.  You will receive an F in the class and be reported to the College for Disciplinary Action.  This is ethics – no cheating!

·       Students who do not fully participate (earn a grade of 60% or above by the 60% mark) will be dropped from the course pursuant to SPC’s attendance policy.  So don’t fall behind.   SPC checks this at the 60% mark – SPC RULE.

 

GRADING:

 

Your final grade in this class will be based on the points you earn on assignments.  Grades are based on a 500 point scale.  The final grades will be determined as follows:

 

1.  Critical Thinking Drop boxes              110 points (most 15 points each)

2.  Code of Ethics analysis post             50 points

3.  Quizzes                                            80 points (10 points each)

4.  Social issue reports                          50 points

5.  Assignment and Reply posts             60 points (15 points each)

6.  Movie Project                                   100 points

7.  Final Exam                                        50 points

 

 

You will see a couple extra credit assignments in the course and/or in your emails.  Don’t miss them.

 

See due dates on Calendar and by each Unit.

  

A 500 point scale will be used in this course.
The grading scale is as follows:

        A - 450 - 500+ points (90-100 %)
       B - 400 - 449 points (80-89 %)
       C - 350 - 399 points (70-79 %)
       D - 300 - 349 points (60-69%)

Students must make a "C" or better to pass.

COURSE REQUIREMENT:

PHI 1600 is a Gordon Rule Class (the Gordon Rule originated with the Florida legislature).   A Gordon Rule Class requires students to demonstrate college-level writing skills through all assignments.  

In order to pass PHI 1600 and fulfill the general education requirement for ethics, you must (a) successfully complete at least 2,000 words of college level writing (b) achieve a final grade of “C” or better in PHI 1600.

 

PHI 1600 ONLINE ASSIGNMENTS:

Course Schedule:

Week/(Unit#)

Chapter/Reading

Topic/Assignment (see course for all assignments)

Week 1  (1)

               (2)

1

2

Introduction

Ethics Environment

 

             (2A)        

 

4   

Critical Thinking Drop Box - Identification

Week 2     (3)

3

In Class – Form Movie Groups

Critical Thinking Drop Box – Research

Dimensions of Moral Development

                 (4)

4

Critical Thinking

 a.        Logic & Fallacies

 b.       Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking Drop Box –Analysis

Week 3    (5)

 

5

 

Consequential Approaches

               (5A)

5

Critical Thinking Drop Box –Application

Week 4     (6)

6 & 7

Non-Consequential Approaches

                 (6A)

 6 & 7

  

Critical Thinking Drop Box -Application

 

Week 5    (7)

 

18

In Class Movie Presentations Begin

Codes of Ethics  - POST 

                (8)               

4,

Finalize Critical Thinking Assignment

Critical Thinking Drop Box – 

Decision, Evaluation, Reflection

Week 6    (9)

15

The Earth and Other Living Things

               (10)

11

Abortion

Week 7  (11)

14

Punishment and the Death Penalty

              (12)                

19

The Employment Relationship

Week 8      (13)                     

22 

Government Leaders: 

Their Ethics, Their Leaders

FINAL EXAM AND UNIT 13

DUE 7/8 WEDNESDAY

 

 

IMPORTANT DATES

 

IMPORTANT DATES: 

Class Begins                                    5/18

Last Day to drop with refund           5/22

Memorial Day No Classes                5/25

Last Day to Withdraw                       6/18

4th of July observed no classes       7/3 Friday

Final Exam Online                             7/8 Wednesday

Academic Calendar               http://www.spcollege.edu/calendar/#tab=2

 

 

AVAILABILITY OF COURSE CONTENT: 

 

Class will meet on the Clearwater Campus in ET 125 and online in MyCourses. Attendance will be determined by completing your assigned work online, by the due date AND attending class each week.  Since we will also meet online it is suggested that you check online several times a week – MyCourses is our online "classroom".  

 

Online – Every week you will normally complete two units. 

 

The mandatory work for most units will include:

1.     One Assignment Post

2.     One Reply Post (at least one for every discussion board)

3.  AND/OR One Drop Box Assignment

4.     AND One quiz

There is additional work, as you will see below. 

 

This course is NOT self-paced.  You are expected to keep up with the class schedule. Units are due according to the due dates. Due dates are clearly posted by each unit and on the calendar. 

 

The students who drop out of the course or fail are almost always the students who get behind early in the semester and then can't catch up.

 

INSTRUCTOR’S EXPECTATIONS:

1.     I expect you to abide by this syllabus, provide positive participation, submit your best work, learn and have fun. Positive participation adds to the class in a respectful manner and does not detract from the class. I will be available to answer questions and to help you learn in my office and online through MyCourses email.  Please ask for help if needed. 

2.     I expect you to attend class weekly and to be on time.

3.     I expect you to come to me for help.  I am in my office to help you – don’t leave me alone. 

4.     I expect you to come to me if you cannot keep up or if you need to withdraw from the class.  I will do what I can to help you succeed.

 

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS OF INSTRUCTOR

1.     You can expect me to abide by the syllabus and provide you with any changes.  You can expect positive feedback and respect.

2.     You can expect your emails answered within 24 – 48 hours (maybe sooner) if you use MyCourses email.  If you use my SPC email it may go to spam.  Note, emails Friday night or on the weekend are not answered as quickly.

3.     You can expect most grading to be completed within 3 – 4 days or sooner.  You will see your grade but I normally do not post the grades to the gradebook until the Monday or Tuesday after the due date.  If it is a drop box or major paper you can expect your grade within one week from the due date.

4.     You can expect help.  Please ask whenever you need help or have questions, that is why I am here.

 

OTHER CRITICAL COURSE EXPECTATIONS:

 

This is an online course so you must have access to a computer with internet access.  If your computer breaks down it is your responsibility to get to a computer at a local library, on campus, etc. and complete your work for the week on time.  You will be submitting a paper through an attachment which must be in .doc, .docx or .rtf format.  Microsoft Word is best.

 

REQUIRED INTERACTION ONLINE:

You will have discussion posts and mandatory replies due each week.  These posts are graded for content and writing.  Complete all posts and replies adequately to earn credit.  Consider the discussion boards your classroom; as in a face to face class being in the classroom is vital to learning.  Online, being on the discussion board is vital to learning.   Attendance is important.  You will learn from posting and reading others’ posts.  Also, you can be dropped for non-participation if you do not post. 

 

REQUIRED INTERACTION:

We will have discussions in class and we will have discussion posts and reply posts to complete for each unit online.  Consider the discussion boards your online classroom.  Being in the face to face class and being in the online class is vital to learning.  You will learn from posting and reading others’ posts.  Also, you can be dropped for non-participation if you do not post.  Posting is participating online.  Participation will also show the dedicated students. 

 

You must post one assignment post and at least one reply post to receive credit.

You will lose points for each discussion post if you do not reply to at least one other student’s post.

You will not receive any points if you do not post an assignment post (even if you post reply posts).

 

ATTENDANCE:

For this class attendance (active participation) is defined as attending class AND completing assignments online.  You must do both to fulfill attendance.

·       you must attend class AND complete work online during the first two weeks of when your class begins or you will be dropped.

·       adequately completing the quizzes, assignments, posts and reply posts for each unit will count as your attendance online.

·       Attending class weekly, of course will count as attendance also.

·       Attendance is mandatory and absences (in class or not completing work on time) will hurt your grade.  Excused absences are given if documentation of illness or emergency is provided.  During the summer (since we meet only 8 times), more than 2 or more unexcused absences will automatically drop your grade one letter grade.

 

The college-wide attendance policy is included in the Syllabus Addendum - http://www.spcollege.edu/central/asa/addendum.htm.    

COURSE INFORMATION:

Course Description:  PHI 1600 STUDIES IN APPLIED ETHICS 3 credits

        This course is a practical overview of key issues, questions and concepts in applied ethics. Special emphases are placed on the historical development of ethical thinking, a variety of ethical approaches and on multicultural aspects of ethics. Students will also examine a variety of personal, social and professional ethical issues and problems and learn methods of resolving them through the use of critical thinking skills, sound ethical reasoning and legal and professional codes. Students are provided an active learning experience, increased student interaction and opportunities for independent research into ethical issues of personal interest. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. This course meets the College’s general education requirements for applied ethics. Credit is not given for both PHI 1600 and any of the following courses: PHI 1603, PHI 1602H, PHI 1631, PHI 2621, PHI 2622, PHI 2635 or PHI 2649. 47 contact hours.

Link: – http://www.spcollege.edu/central/curriculum/CURRICULUM%20PAD-PHY/PHI1600%5E(3yr2008).doc

Course Goals: 

         1.   The student will trace the historical development of ethical thinking, considering ideas from early Greek to contemporary philosophers.

 

         2.   The student will recognize and analyze a variety of ethical issues when confronted with examples of situations containing such issues.

 

         3.   The student will identify the multicultural aspects of ethics.

 

         4.   The student will apply critical thinking skills, ethical principles and logical reasoning processes to resolve ethical issues.

Course Objectives

1. The student will trace the historical development of ethical thinking, considering ideas from early Greek to contemporary philosophers by:

 

               a.   defining central ethical terms.

 

               b.   describing major historical and contemporary theories of ethics.

 

         2.   The student will recognize and analyze a variety of ethical issues when confronted with examples of situations containing such issues by:

 

               a.   distinguishing between moral and non-moral issues and statements.

 

               b.   identifying a wide variety of personal, social, and professional ethical issues.

 

               c.   evaluating various points of view on a wide variety of personal, social and professional ethical issues.

 

         3.   The student will identify the multicultural aspects of ethics by:

 

               a.   recognizing the relationship between the foundational values of a society and the quality and mode of life of that society.

 

               b.   recognizing examples of ethical and unethical behavior within a society.

 

               c.   describing the effect of unethical behavior on the individual and the society.

 

         4.   The student will apply critical thinking skills, ethical principles and logical reasoning processes to resolve ethical issues by:

 

               a.   describing methods of practical ethical decision-making.

 

               b.   applying a wide variety of philosophical principles to resolve ethical dilemmas when presented with actual and hypothetical ethical issues found in personal, social and professional life.

 

               c.   describing the distinguishing characteristics and emphases of a variety of professional codes of ethics (including the Florida Code of Ethics for Public Employees) and relating the codes to ethical issues in contemporary professional life.

 

         Criteria Performance Standard:

 

         The student will demonstrate successful achievement of the above stated objectives at a minimum 70 percent level of accuracy through classroom measures developed by the individual course instructors.

 

 

PREREQUISITES: 

 

(REA 0002 and ENC 0020) or EAP 1695 or appropriate score on the SPC placement test

 

POLICIES

 

In addition to the above, students will abide by the conduct and expectations outlined in:

·        Online/Student Conduct - http://www.spcollege.edu/ecampus/help/conduct.htm

·       Online Student, Faculty and Staff Expectations and Performance Targets - http://www.spcollege.edu/ecampus/help/expectations.htm

·       On all SPC campuses all electronic devices such as cell phones, beepers, pagers, and related devices are to be turned off  (put on vibrate) before entering the classroom, library, and laboratories to avoid disruption.  Use of any device in these areas is a violation of college policy and subject to disciplinary action. College computers are intended for academic work.  Inappropriate use of computers during class time is prohibited.  You should understand that you may be required to use the Internet for some courses (this one of course).  Furthermore, you may be required to have discussions of class assignments and share papers and other class materials with instructors and classmates via chat rooms and other mechanisms.  Therefore, Internet users may be able to access your work whether the access is secured or unsecured.  The College cannot protect you from the type of materials on the Internet or the potential piracy of your materials. 

·       SPC’s Academic Honesty Policy – http://www.spjc.edu/webcentral/admit/honesty.htm and http://www.spcollege.edu/webcentral/catalog/current/stu_affairs_honesty.htm

 

HELPFUL LINKS:

 

·       Applied Ethics Institute

http://www.appliedethicsinstitute.org/ (lots of student resources and links)

 

·       ANGEL Online

https://angel.spcollege.edu/

 

·       MySPC

https://my.spcollege.edu/

·       Students can access information about their progress at the College. You can also self-withdraw from classes before the College’s deadline.

 

·       SPC Homepage

http://spcollege.edu/

General College information: academic calendar, contact info, etc.

 

Tutoring Assistance:

  1. Tutoring assistance will be available on line and on site at Learning Support Center in Clearwater.  Please check the tutoring center for times and availability

TUTORS:  Also, The College of Technology and Management will post tutor and library assistance hours each modmester in the Student Commons for the Learning Resource Center at EPI-Center.

From Student and Educational Services-Students with Disabilities 

If you wish to receive special accommodations as a student with a documented disability, please make an appointment with the Learning Specialist on the Clearwater, Tarpon Springs, or St. Petersburg sites. If you have a documented hearing loss, please contact the Program for the Deaf at 791-2628 (V/TDD). 

Clearwater

AD 122

791-2710

St. Petersburg/ Gibbs

AD 120

341-4316

Tarpon Springs

Counseling

712-5789

Seminole

SE 112

394-6108

 

LIBRARY SERVICES 

There are libraries at various SPC sites. You may choose the one that is most convenient for you. You also can access library services online at http://www.spcollege.edu/central/libonline/

 

Dropping the Course:

After the first week students need to notify the instructor (who may be able to help them complete the course)  and then the student can withdraw from the course online if they wish. Please refer to the academic calendar for the exact dates and also review the

Withdrawal Policy

FEDERAL GUIDELINES RELATED TO FINANCIAL AID AND TOTAL WITHDRAWAL FROM THE COLLEGE

http://www.spcollege.edu/central/SSFA/HomePage/hdiasbs.htm

 

The U.S. Department of Education requires students who completely withdraw prior to the 60% point of the term and who receive Federal financial aid i.e., Federal Pell Grant, Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG), Federal Stafford Loan, and/or Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant SEOG--to repay a portion of their financial aid.

Students considering a withdrawal from all classes before the published withdrawal date should consult a financial assistance counselor to understand their options and the consequences of the total withdrawal. For further information regarding this policy and other financial assistance policies we encourage you to visit our website at: www.spcollege.edu/getfunds

DUAL ENROLLMENT, EARLY ADMISSIONS, & EARLY COLLEGE STUDENTS

A Dual Enrollment, Early Admissions, or Early College student may not withdraw from any college course without permission from the Early College/Dual Enrollment office. Withdrawal from a course may jeopardize the student's graduation from high school. The Dual Enrollment office can be reached at 727 712-5281 (TS), 727 791-5970 (CL) or 727 394-6000 (SE). http://www.spcollege.edu/central/de/index.htm


ONLINE STUDENT PARTICIPATION AND CONDUCT GUIDELINES

The practices of courtesy and respect that apply in the on-campus classroom also apply online. Any discriminatory, derogatory, or inappropriate comments are unacceptable and subject to the same disciplinary action applied in courses offered on campus.

http://www.spcollege.edu/webcentral/admit/dates.htm

 

 

ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT:

 

Dean:                                        Dr. Susan Demers

Office Location:                        St. Petersburg College Clearwater Campus – SS 165

Office Number:                          727-791-2501

Email:                                        demers.susan@spcollege.edu

 

Academic Staff Assistant:          Gloria Hobson

Office Location:                         St. Petersburg College Gibbs Campus - EI 120

Office Number:                          727-341-4335

Email:                                         hobson.gloria@spcollege.edu

 

ECampus Web Page Link:         www.appliedethicsinstitute.org

 

 

ACADEMIC HONESTY:

St. Petersburg College has an Academic Honesty policy. It is your responsibility to be familiar with the policies, rules, and the consequences of violations.  There is no tolerance for cheating and academic dishonesty. Discipline can range from a zero on a specific assignment to expulsion from the class with a grade of F. Note that copy/pasting published information, whether it's from your textbook or the Internet, without citing your source is plagiarism and violates this policy. Even if you change the words slightly, the ideas are someone else's so you still have to cite your sources. Cheating, plagiarism, bribery, misrepresentation, conspiracy, and fabrication are defined in Board Rule 6Hx23-4.461. Student Affairs:  Academic Honesty Guidelines, Classroom Behavior.  http://www.spcollege.edu/webcentral/catalog/current/stu_affairs_honesty.htm


All students are required to abide by the following Academic Honesty Guidelines:

I.       Each student is required to subscribe to the Guidelines upon registration each semester by signing the following pledge which is contained on the Registration and Drop/Add Form:

                                 I understand that SPC expects its students to be honest in all of their academic work.  I agree to adhere to this commitment to academic honesty and understand that my failure to comply with this commitment may result in disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion from the College.

 A copy of this form can be obtained at the Office of the Registrar.

II.       The conduct set forth hereinafter constitutes a violation of the Academic Honesty Guidelines.  Those adjudged to have committed such conduct shall be subject to discipline up to dismissal.

A.     Cheating - the improper taking or tendering of any information or material which shall be used to determine academic credit.  Taking of information includes, but is not limited to, copying graded homework assignments from another student; working together with another individual(s) on a take-home test or homework when not specifically permitted by the instructor; looking or attempting to look at another student’s paper during an examination and; looking or attempting to look at text or notes during an examination when not permitted.  Tendering of information includes, but is not limited to, giving your work to another student to be used or copied; giving someone answers to exam questions either when the exam is being given or after having taken an exam; giving or selling a term paper or other written materials to another student; sharing information on a graded assignment.

B.     Plagiarism - The attempt to represent the work of another as the product of one’s own thought, whether the other’s work is published or unpublished, or simply the work of a fellow student.  Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, quoting oral or written materials without citation on an exam, term paper, homework, or other written materials or oral presentations for an academic requirement; submitting a paper which was purchased from a term paper service as your own work; submitting anyone else’s paper as your own work.

C.     Bribery - The offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting of any materials, items or services of value to gain academic advantage for yourself or another.

D.     Misrepresentation - Any act or omission with intent to deceive an instructor for academic advantage.  Misrepresentation includes using computer programs generated by another and handing it in as your own work unless expressly allowed by the instructor; lying to an instructor to increase your grade; lying or misrepresenting facts when confronted with an allegation of academic dishonesty.

E.     Conspiracy - The planning or acting with one or more persons to commit any form of academic dishonesty to gain academic advantage for yourself or another.

F.         Fabrication - The use of invented or fabricated information, or the falsification of research or other findings with the intent to deceive for academic professional advantage.

               6Hx23-4.461

 

To put it plainly, - This is an Ethics - No cheating!!  Cheating of any kind cannot be tolerated.  Cheating, whether on quizzes, exams or any assignments, is an attempt to get a grade without learning or earning.  Also, allowing others to cheat by doing their work or allowing them to copy your work is cheating.  This includes posting your work on the internet where others can view and/or download.  Any of these violations and those listed above, violates the rights of your fellow students who do not cheat.  Cheating defeats your purpose for being in school and hurts you in the long run.  If a student is caught cheating, including plagiarizing, he/she will receive an F for the course and be reported to the administration.

 

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

In the event that a hurricane or other natural disaster causes significant damage to St. Petersburg College facilities, you may be provided the opportunity to complete your course work online. Following the event, please visit the college Web site for an announcement of the College's plan to resume operations.

Students should familiarize themselves with the emergency procedures and evacuation routes located in the buildings they use frequently.

Located in each classroom is an Emergency Response Guide (flip-chart) that contains information for proper actions in response to emergencies. Students should be prepared to assess situations quickly and use good judgment in determining a course of action. Students should evacuate to assembly areas in an orderly manner when an alarm sounds or when directed to do so by college faculty or staff or emergency services personnel. Students may access additional emergency information by going to www.spcollege.edu/security . In face to face courses your instructor will review the specific campus plans for emergency events.

CAMPUS SAFETY AND SECURIT Y

For information on campus safety and security policies please contact 727-791-2560. If there are questions or concerns regarding personal safety, please contact the Provost, Associate Provost, Campus Security Officer, or Site Administrator on your campus. http://www.spcollege.edu/tsc/security.htm

 

SEXUAL PREDATOR INFORMATION

Federal and State law requires a person designated as a “sexual predator or offender” to register with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). The FDLE is then required to notify the local law enforcement agency where the registrant resides, attends, or is employed by an institution of higher learning. Information regarding sexual predators or offenders attending or employed by an institution of higher learning may be obtained from the local law enforcement agency with jurisdiction for the particular campus by calling the FDLE hotline (1-888-FL-PREDATOR) or (1-888-357-7332), or by visiting the FDLE website at http://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/homepage.do

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS
If you wish to request accommodations as a student with a documented disability please make an appointment with the Learning Specialist on campus. If you will need assistance during an emergency classroom evacuation, please contact your campus learning specialist immediately about arrangements for your safety. The Office of Services for Students with Disabilities can be reached at 791-2628 or 791-2710 (CL and EPI), 341-4758 (SP/G), 394-6289 (SE), 712-5789 (TS), 341-3721 (HEC), 341-4532 (AC), or 341-7965 (DT). http://www.spcollege.edu/central/ossd

 

Tutoring Assistance:

  1. Tutoring assistance will be available on line and on site at Learning Support Center in Clearwater.  Please check the tutoring center for times and availability

TUTORS:  Also, The College of Technology and Management will post tutor and library assistance hours each modmester in the Student Commons for the Learning Resource Center at EPI-Center.

Technical Assistance:
Help Desk Hours – Effective 1/18/2000
Monday through Thursday 7 A.M. to 11 P.M.
Friday 7 A.M. to 7 P.M.
Saturday 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.
Sunday 12 P.M. to 5 P.M.
Email: helpdesk@spjc.edu
Phone: (727) 791-2795

From Student and Educational Services-Students with Disabilities 

If you wish to receive special accommodations as a student with a documented disability, please make an appointment with the Learning Specialist on the Clearwater, Tarpon Springs, or St. Petersburg sites. If you have a documented hearing loss, please contact the Program for the Deaf at 791-2628 (V/TDD). 

Clearwater

AD 122

791-2710

St. Petersburg/ Gibbs

AD 120

341-4316

Tarpon Springs

Counseling

712-5789

Seminole

SE 112

394-6108

 

LIBRARY SERVICES 

There are libraries at various SPC sites. You may choose the one that is most convenient for you. You also can access library services online at http://www.spcollege.edu/central/libonline/

 

FREE TRANSPORTATION TO THE LEEPA-RATTNER MUSEUM OF ART

Free student transportation to the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art on SPC’s Tarpon Springs Campus will be available once each month during the Fall Term from the St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus, the Clearwater Campus, and the Seminole Campus.  Please visit your Student Activities Office to get departure times and to sign up for a trip to the museum.

 

OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES:

 

COLLEGE CALENDAR

http://www.spcollege.edu/webcentral/admit/dates.htm

 

M.M. BENNETT LIBRARIES

http://www.spcollege.edu/central/libonline/

 

CAREER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

http://www.spcollege.edu/Central/Career/OCDS/index.shtm

 

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES
http://www.spcollege.edu/central/international/

 

LEARNING SUPPORT CENTERS (Tutorial Services)

http://www.spcollege.edu/webcentral/resource/supplemental.htm

 

DOWNTOWN LEARNING SUPPORT CENTER and STUDY HALL

http://www.spcollege.edu/downtown/campus/tutoring.htm

 

Please access the following link for updated addendums to the syllabus:  http://www.spcollege.edu/central/asa/addendum.htm

 

 

 

STUDENT SURVEY OF INSTRUCTION (SSI):

 

The student survey of instruction is administered in courses each semester.  It is designed to improve the quality of instruction at St. Petersburg College.  All student responses are confidential and anonymous and will be used solely for the purpose of performance improvement.

 

 

 This syllabus is a guide and can be changed by the professor as needed.