Course Syllabus
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Course Description and Prerequisites | Course Objectives | Time Expectation | Course Requisite Technical Skills | 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: ITN 100 - Introduction to Telecommunications (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.
- Ability to proficiently search the web for information
- Ability to download and print information from websites
- Ability to download, view, and/or print PDF files
Textbooks and Materials
Required Textbooks
Acquiring Textbooks and Course Materials
Course Grading
Course Policies
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Grading Turnaround Time:
All completed assignments will be graded no later than seven days after the due date, and sooner when possible.
Policy on Late Work and Missed Exams
Missed Exams:
If you miss an exam, you must email the instructor within 48 hours explaining the reason for your absence. If the absence is excused, you will be permitted to take a makeup exam within five (5) days of the original exam date. Failure to complete the makeup exam within this timeframe will result in a grade of zero (0) for the exam.
Late Assignments:
Assignments must be submitted by the stated deadline. Late submissions will not be accepted unless there are documented mitigating circumstances. In the absence of such documentation, a grade of zero (0) will be recorded for any missed assignment.
Mitigating circumstances refer to verified and documented events beyond the student’s control. Examples include:
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A serious illness of the student
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A serious illness or death in the immediate family
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Significant family financial hardship
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Changes in work schedule
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Temporary relocation due to employment
All claims of mitigating circumstances must be supported by appropriate documentation.
Incomplete Policy:
Withdraw from the Course
Student Rights & Responsibilities
Overview of Assignments
Taking Proctored Assessments
Your Email Account
Student Resources
Accommodation Policy and Statements
NOVA Online Policies and Procedures
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