SYLLABUS
For week by week description of requirements,
assignments, and exams, refer to the Course Outline at the
following link:
http://www.vickyjohnson.altervista.org/FYSMusic.htm
Course Description
MUSI 1100.
Transitioning to University Studies in Music. 1 Credit
Hour (Lecture: 1 Hour, Lab: 1 Hour).
Practical study designed to
prepare the student for university life, aid in the
development of skills for academic success, promote
personal growth and responsibility, and encourage active
involvement in the learning process from an individual
college perspective. These skill sets are presented in
the context of music disciplines.
Required Materials
ARC Junior size (5.5" x 8.5") Disc-Bound Planner
or
3-ring binder (size 5.5" x 8.5")
Dividers for planner (5)
Paper (5.5" x 8.5")
3x5 cards
Course Work
In-class lectures and discussions
Assignments
Assignments
All homework assignments are due at
the start of class on the due date specified in the
Course Outline. Specific instructions for assignments
will often be listed in the Course Outline which will be
updated on the course web page. It is important to
refer to this page often. Any modifications to the
schedule will be announced in class.
Late assignments will only be
accepted with prior approval and then at a penalty of
ten points per calendar day.
In case of building closure, students will be notified
by Tarleton email through Blackboard of alternate online
assignments.
Grading Will Be Based On
Assignments 60%
Attendance 20%
Final project 20%
Grade calculator
Some assignments are based upon
answers that are right or wrong and will be graded
objectively. Other assignments will have subjective
content. In grading those assignments, students do not
begin with a 100 percent and lose points for
infractions. Rather, these grades are judgments about
overall performance. That is to say, students who have
earned an 85% did not necessarily "lose" 15 points
through error, but were judged to have performed at a B
level. These levels are basically described as:
A: Excellent
B: Good
C: Average
D: Below average
F: Unsatisfactory
A grade of C or above is
required to pass the course.
Tarleton differentiates between a failed grade in a
class because a student never attended (F0 grade),
stopped attending at some point in the semester (FX
grade), or because the student did not pass the course
(F) but attended the entire semester. These grades will
be noted on the official transcript. Stopping or never
attending class can result in the student having to
return aid monies received. For more information see
the Tarleton Financial Aid website.
Attendance Policy
Attendance is required. Absences will
only be excused with proper written
documentation. This includes a note from a healthcare
provider in case of illness or a form signed by a
sponsor (presented in advance) in the case of a
University sanctioned activity. Attendance at
funerals and court appearances will also be excused with
proper documentation and advance notice.
Class will begin on time according to the clock on
the Course Outline. If you are late and have
already been marked absent, it is your responsibility to
check in at the end of class to have the absence
corrected to a tardy. Use this
link to set your watch. A
student's absences will not change any deadline or
assignment requirements. You are always
responsible for any material you miss, so check the
Course Outline and/or a fellow classmate for
announcements, assignments, and requirements.
Classroom Policy
No food in the classroom.
Drinks in hard-sided containers with lids are allowed.
Turn off your cell phones and put
them out of sight - mine and yours. Text
messaging is prohibited in the classroom. Please
see me if you have a special emergency situation
requiring this type of communication.
Attention will be given to the lesson
at hand, or you will be excused from the classroom.
(In other words, no working on other homework, personal
business, sleeping, etc.)
Keep your backpacks and other
personal belongings out of the aisles for the sake of
convenience and safety.
Do not leave the room during class
except for an emergency as this disruption is almost
always (except for an emergency) avoidable.
Although it may not be disruptive to slip out, coming
back in is always distracting.
If your conduct for any reason is
unacceptable, you will be asked to leave. Do not
return to class until you have made an appointment to
see me and the situation has been resolved.
Leave your space better than you found it.
Academic Conduct
Cheating, plagiarism (submitting another person's
materials or ideas as one's own), or doing work for
another person who will receive academic credit are all
impermissible. This includes the use of
unauthorized books, notebooks, or other sources in order
to secure or give help during an examination; the
unauthorized copying of examinations, assignments,
reports, or term papers; or the presentation of
unacknowledged material as if it were the student's own
work.
Any student caught cheating or
plagiarizing will receive a grade of "F"
for the class. Further disciplinary action may
also be taken beyond the Department of Fine Arts.
This decision will be mine in consultation with the
department head. Cheating is serious business and
the penalties for engaging in this sort of activity will
be severe. Consult the following link for further
information on academic conduct as specified in the TSU
catalog.
http://catalog.tarleton.edu/undergrad/academicinformation/
Students with Disabilities Policy
It is the policy of Tarleton State University to comply with the Americans
with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws. If you are a student with a
disability seeking accommodations for this course, please contact the Center
for Access and Academic Testing at 254.968.9400 or caat@tarleton.edu.
The office is located in Math 201. More information can be found at www.tarleton.edu/caat,
in the University Catalog, or at
www.ada.gov.
Health and Wellness Policy
It is the Department of Fine Arts' policy to provide
and maintain a safe and healthy work environment for
students, faculty, and staff, and to accept
responsibility for the health and safety of others,
including visitors, who may be affected by our
activities. This policy applies to all activities
and areas of the department, including performance
spaces, classrooms, studios, practice rooms,, faculty
and staff offices, and communal areas.
Academic Affairs
Core Value Statements
Academic Integrity Statement
Tarleton State University's core values are
integrity, leadership, tradition, civility, excellence,
and service. Central to these values is integrity,
which is maintaining a high standard of personal and
scholarly conduct. Academic integrity represents
the choice to uphold ethical responsibility for one's
learning within the academic community, regardless of
audience or situation.
Academic Civility Statement
Students are expected to interact with professors and
peers in a respectful manner that enhances the learning
environment. Professors may require a student who
deviates from this expectation to leave the face-to-face
(or virtual) classroom learning environment for that
particular class session (and potentially subsequent
class sessions) for a specific amount of time. In
addition, the professor might consider the university
disciplinary process (for Academic Affairs/Student Life)
for egregious or continued disruptive behavior.
Academic Excellence Statement
Tarleton holds high expectations for students to
assume responsibility for their own individual learning.
Students are also expected to achieve academic
excellence by:
- honoring Tarleton's core values
- upholding high standards of habit and behavior
- maintaining excellence through class attendance and
punctuality
- preparing for active participation in all learning
experiences
- putting forth their best individual effort
- continually improving as independent learners
- engaging in extracurricular opportunities that
encourage personal and academic growth
- reflecting critically upon feedback and applying
these lessons to meet future challenges
Academic Affairs Service
Statement
Tarleton faculty, staff, and students are expected to
model responsible citizenship through service activities
that promote personal and academic growth while
enhancing the university, local, regional, national, and
global communities. These activities will foster a
culture of academic/public engagement that contributes
to the achievement of the university's mission and core
values.
Note: Please see the
Course Outline for specific
topics, schedule, requirements, and deadlines.
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