Course Syllabus
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Course Description and Prerequisites | Course Objectives | Course Requisite Technical Skills | Time Expectation | Textbooks and Materials | Course Grading | Course Policies | Student Rights & Responsibilities | Overview of Assignments | Taking Proctored Assessments | Your Email Account | Student Resources | Accommodation Policy and Statements | NOVA Online Policies and Procedures | Course Summary (Assignment Schedule and Critical Dates)
Course Title: MUS 121 - Music in Society (3 Credits)
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Course Description and Prerequisites
Course Objectives
Time Expectation
Course Requisite Technical Skills
In order to succeed in this online course, you must be comfortable working with technology. At a minimum, you must possess the following technical skills:
- Ability to use the Internet in an effective and efficient manner, including installation and management of browser plug-ins and add-ons.
- Basic knowledge about the operation of a computer, file management, and software installation.
- Working knowledge of the Canvas learning management system.
- Proficient searching the web for information
- Able to download and print information from websites
- Able to download, view, and/or print PDF files
Textbooks and Materials
Required Textbooks
Acquiring Textbooks and Course Materials
Course Grading
Course Policies
Attendance Policy: INSTRUCTORS WILL TYPE INFO HERE
Late Work Policy: INSTRUCTORS WILL TYPE INFO HERE
Plagiarism and Use of Generative AI
In this course generative AI (including but not limited to any app, website, third party program or internet-based platform such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grammarly, etc) is NOT allowed and is considered a violation of the NOVA academic integrity policy specifcally in this course (other NOVA courses may allow it, always check carefully with your instructor if it is allowed).
Grading Turnaround Time:
All completed assignments will be graded no later than seven days after the due date, and sooner when possible.
Incomplete Policy:
The incomplete grade is used for verifiable unavoidable reasons. If you have made significant progress in your course, your end date is near, and you have reasons that can be documented as unavoidable, you may request a grade of Incomplete. To request a grade of Incomplete for this course, you must:
- Have satisfactorily completed 60 percent or more of the assignments (per VCCS policy)
- Explain your extenuating circumstances in writing
- Provide a plan for completing the remaining assignments in writing (all work must be completed by the end of the subsequent semester)
- The time you have to complete the course must be agreed upon with your instructor, but will be no more than one additional semester
Withdraw from the Course
Student Rights & Responsibilities
Overview of Assignments
Taking Proctored Assessments
Your Email Account
Student Resources
Accommodation Policy and Statements
In MUS 121, students are entitled to the same accommodations available to the rest of the college.
- Assigned readings consist of Open Educational Resources are accessed through your Web browser and can be read aloud with an accessible Web browser and/or computer operating system that provides that capability.
- MUS 121 makes use of audio and visual content, and recognizing musical examples is an essential component of the course. While these audio and visual examples do not have built-in accessibility options, individualized accommodations are available to address your specific needs or concerns. To request necessary accommodations for MUS 121, please visit DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES (DSS) or contact a NOVA Online counselor at elicounselors@nvcc.edu.
NOVA Online Policies and Procedures
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