EXS 111 SYLLABUS

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Welcome to Computer Applications for Kinesiology! This course is designed to familiarize students with the basic skills of Office Productivity Software (specifically Microsoft Office), the history of computation, and some Kinesiology-specific tools. Enrollees in this course will deliver their findings through free websites. The authoring tool that is required for this course is Weebly.com.
Additional instruction is given on this website and through this YouTube Channel: Xander's YouTube Channel

Instructor: Xander Jackson

Office: 1167 Professional Studies Building

Phone: On-Campus 2198 (I never pick up, just leave a message)

E-mail:

Websites:

  1. http://facultyweb.cortland.edu/alexander.jackson/index.html
  2. Xander Jackson on Youtube
  3. Xander Jackson's Weebly
  4. Xander Jackson's Wix Example Site

Course Purpose/Objectives

Students will study important topics in computer literacy. With the exception of basic keyboarding skills, no prior computer experience is assumed. The model of this course is a "flipped classroom" and "Problem-Based Learning." The way this is achieved is through the use of special group work, models, demonstrations, and games. A large portion of this course is aimed at introducing, then familiarizing students with modern Office Productivity tools. However, the use of Microsoft Office is required!

Prerequisite

This course covers a full semester and has no prerequisites

Required Materials

Grading

Point System of 1000 total possible points

In-Class UnitsWebsiteTech Tools 1Tech Tools 2Tech Tools 3Team Project 1Team Project 2Team Project 3ExerGamingVideo Analysis
50100100100100505050200200
% Grade Letter Value
>93% A
90-93% A-
87-89% B+
83-86% B
80-82% B-
77-79% C+
73-76% C
70-72% C-
65-69% D

Teaching Methods

Note these are altered for dealing with remote learning and COVID Social Distancing Requirements!

EXS 111 Student Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Course Policies

Health and Safety

All students are required to remain informed and follow SUNY Cortland and state requirements for attending classes on campus and virtually. Failure to comply with requirements (i.e.: wearing masks, maintaining social distance, etc.) will result in removal from the classroom for that in-person class session and an absence being recorded. Students may also be referred to Student Conduct.

Attendance Missed Classes

I do not take attendance; my students are adults. However sometimes life happens, and they will not be able to attend class. The student is responsible for communicating with their group to participate in group projects, even if remotely. There are specific In-Class only projects, labs, and demonstrations that cannot be re-taken due to the use of physical equipment or instructional design. With adequate documentation of mitigating factors, alternative projects can be given to offset the loss of In-Class work.

Assignments

All assigned readings should be completed before the date specified on each assignment. Overall ALL assignments and makeup/do-overs must be completed and uploaded tot he student's website by the last day of classes for the semester. The full list is available on the Course Calendar and posted on the course website.

Children In Class Policy

Only in extreme cases are children allowed in classroom or laboratory facilities, and then only with approval of the instructor prior to class.

Electronic Devices In Class Policy

Cellular phones, pagers, CD players, radios, gramaphones, Microsoft Zunes, CalicoVisions, PONG Arcade Tables, non-portable difference engines, iron maidens (not the band), dulcimers and similar devices may be prohibited in the classroom and laboratory facilities. Calculators, computers, arimthmometers, telegraph machines, quipus, carrier pigeons, 47-volume sets of the Encyclopedia Britannica, and pneumatic tube systmes are prohibited during examinations and quizzes, unless specified. No student Electromagnetic Pulse Detonatable Discharge Devices, nor Gauss-Driven Linear Projectile Accelerators are allowed in the lecture hall without explicit permission of the Professor, the Dean of the School, The President of SUNY Cortland, the Department of Homeland Security, and a special session of the United Nations, in triplicate.

The official Kinesiology Department policy regarding this is below:

“Out of respect for your fellow students, your professor and the educational process, cell phones, MP3 players and other electronic devices must be turned off and put away before class begins. Please clear any necessary exceptions, such as a potential emergency situation, with the professor before class. Also, while drinking water is acceptable, eating is inappropriate and a distraction to others. Please eat your meals before and after class.”

However! Note that many of the projects and demonstrations in our class actually require the use of your cell phone. As such, communication devices should be used only in the pursuit of knowledge and not for social activities. Although most students already have laptops/netbooks, the classroom we uses does have desktop computers at each station.

Examination and Quiz Policy

There are none.

Incomplete Policy

Students will not be given an incomplete grade in the course without sound reason and documented evidence as described in the Student Handbook. In any case, for a student to receive an incomplete, they must be passing and must have completed a significant portion of the course.

Academic Integrity

Students are expected to uphold the school’s standard of conduct relating to academic honesty. Students assume full responsibility for the content and integrity of the academic work they submit. The guiding principle of academic integrity shall be that a student's submitted work, examinations, reports, and projects must be that of the student's own work. Students shall be guilty of violating the honor code if they:

The penalty for violating the honor code is severe. Any student violating the honor code is subject to receive a failing grade for the course and will be reported to the Office of Student Affairs. If a student is unclear about whether a particular situation may constitute an honor code violation, the student should meet with the instructor to discuss the situation.
For this class, it is permissible to assist classmates in general discussions of computing techniques. General advice and interaction are encouraged. Each person, however, must develop his or her own solutions to the assigned projects, assignments, and tasks. In other words, students may collaborate on graded assignments, but must submit unique, original work. Such collaboration is encouraged, as the modern job market utilizes this behavior regularly. A student may not use or copy (by any means) another's work (or portions of it) and represent it as his/her own. If you need help on an assignment, contact your instructor or the TA, not other classmates.

Artificial Intelligence and Coursework

Generative A.I. will be studied and evaluated in this course as part of your pursuit in understanding the course topic matter. The use will be only be permitted in specific casses, with direction from the instructor. The efficacy, veracity, and ethical ramifications of generative A.I. are integral to the discussion of this class. Below is the Official SUNY Cortland statement on AI.
As per the Student Handbook, Chapter 340.02 3.B

340.02 Violation of Academic Integrity
A violation of academic integrity as an instance of academic dishonesty can occur in many ways. At SUNY Cortland, instances of academic dishonesty are:
B. Obtaining a paper or assignment from an online source, paper mill, another student, Generative AI (unless explicitly permitted,) or any other source and submitting it, wholly or in part, as one’s own work

Need for Assistance/Disability Statement:

If you have any condition, such as a physical or learning disability, which will make it difficult for you to carry out the work as I have outlined it, or which will require academic accommodations, please notify me as soon as possible.

The following is the SUNY Cortland Statement on ADA:

SUNY Cortland is committed to upholding and maintaining all aspects of the Federal Americans withDisabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.   As part of SUNY Cortland’s commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, we strive to provide students with equal access to all courses. If you believe you will require accommodations in this course, please place a request with the Disability Resources Office at disability.resources@cortland.edu or call 607-753-2967. Please note that accommodations are generally not provided retroactively so timely contact with the Disability Resources Office is important. All students should consider meeting with their course instructor who may be helpful in other ways. (College Handbook, Chapter 745)

Diversity Statement

SUNY Cortland is dedicated to the premise that every individual is important in a unique way and contributes to the overall quality of the institution. We define diversity broadly to include all aspects of human difference. The College is committed to inclusion, equity, and access and thus committed to creating and sustaining a climate that is equitable, respectful and free from prejudice for students, faculty and staff. We value diversity in the learning environment and know that it enhances our ability to inspire students to learn, lead and serve in a changing world. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive campus through the recruitment and retention of faculty, staff and students. As a community, we hold important the democracy of ideas, tempered by a commitment to free speech and the standards of inquiry and debate. To this end, we are dedicated to developing and sustaining a learning environment where it is safe to explore our differences and celebrate the richness inherent in our pluralistic society. (College Handbook, Chapter 130)

Laboratory Policy

There are no offical lab sections for this course. However, if there are any Teaching Assistants, they will be coordinating and supervising outside of classroom hours labs. They will be shown the same respect that any instructor would expect.

Lab Teaching Assistants

If there are any, every assigned course lab will have a Teaching Assitant (TA) to provide help with the MS Office tutorials (projects) and graded assignments. If your computer malfunctions go to the Circulation Desk and ask for help.

Inclusive Learning Environment Statement

SUNY Cortland is committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. The course instructor honors this commitment and respects and values differences. All students enrolled in this course are expected to be considerate of others, promote a collaborative and supportive educational environment, and demonstrate respect for individuals with regard to ability or disability, age, ethnicity, gender, gender identity/expression, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socio-economic status or other aspects of identity. In an environment that fosters inclusion, students have the opportunity to bring their various identities into conversation as they find helpful, but are not expected to represent or speak for an entire group of people who share aspects of an identity. If you have any questions or concerns about this statement, contact the Institutional Equity and Inclusion Office at 607-753-2263. (IEIO http://www2.cortland.edu/about/diversity/)

Title IX Statement

Title IX, when combined with New York Human Rights Law and the New York Education Law 129-B, prohibits discrimination, harassment and violence based on sex, gender, gender identity/expression, and/or sexual orientation in the education setting. The federal Clery Act and NY Education Law 129-B provide certain rights and responsibilities after an incident of sexual or interpersonal violence. When a violation occurs, victims and survivors are eligible for campus and community resources. Where the College has jurisdiction, it may investigate and take action in accordance with College policy. If you or someone you know wishes to report discrimination based in sex, gender, gender identity/expression, and/or sexual orientation, or wishes to report sexual harassment, sexual violence, stalking or relationship violence, please contact the Title IX Coordinator at 607-753-4550, or visit cortland.edu/titleix to learn about all reporting options and resources. (Updated by SUNY Legal Feb. 1, 2018). (Title IX http://www2.cortland.edu/titleix)