UoPeople Online Syllabus Repository (OSR)

Disclaimer Regarding Use of Online Repository

As part of our mission to provide our students with a complete and unified repository of all syllabi and reading materials that can be found in our courses. University of the People has created the following online repository that contains an updated selection of syllabi and readings from all offered courses at the university. 

Note that all UoPeople course material found in the repository are subject to copyright owned by UoPeople or its licensors unless explicitly stated otherwise. Students may not reproduce, modify or distribute any text, graphics or other content provided in the repository without the express, written permission from University of the People. 

Furthermore, UoPeople reserves the right to change or modify the contents of any and all portions of the online repository and cannot guarantee that the repository will remain fully updated at all times.

Note: Links to textbooks can be found sometimes at the top of each syllabus, but more commonly they are located in the section headed "Required Textbooks and Materials".

Master of Education in Advanced Teaching (M.Ed.)

Situated in a global context, the M.Ed. program invites students to explore the historical, social and philosophical aspects of education from a comparative perspective.  It emphasizes understanding of the learner and the physical, psychological, social, and cultural forces that shape learning.  Students are introduced to the latest research on teaching and learning and explore its implications for curricular decision making and instructional planning.  They analyze strategies for classroom management and the fostering of a positive learning community.  Coursework examines the role of assessment in objective-driven teaching and learning and delves into how technology can be used to meet learner needs.

UoPeople offers programming leading to a Master of Education in Advanced Teaching. Students will choose to specialize in either the elementary and middle school level (grades K-8) or in the secondary school level (grades 6-12).  The program is intended for practicing teachers and those who might wish to teach in independent schools, but please note that it DOES NOT LEAD TO STATE LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION.

This program is designed to provide advanced training to prepare highly skilled teachers who possess the advanced skills required to facilitate the development and learning of all students in their care.  Graduates will serve as models and mentors for colleagues, and contribute to developing the next generation of beginning teachers preparing to enter the profession.

The M.Ed. in Advanced Teaching was designed in cooperation with the International Baccalaureate (IB).  The IB is a global leader in the provision of high-quality, accessible programs for K-12 students.  Offered by almost 5,000 schools in more than 150 countries, IB programs encourage both personal growth and academic achievement.  The IB requirement to attend a Category 1 Workshop is waived for qualified graduates of the M.Ed. program.

A total of 39 semester credit hours are required to complete the UoPeople M.Ed. degree.  Students must complete a minimum of 13 courses. Each course is 9 weeks in length, and students earn 3 credits per course.

EDUC 5010 Education in Context: History, Philosophy, and Sociology

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EDUC 5210 Learning Theory

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EDUC 5220 Curriculum Design

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EDUC 5240 Creating Positive Classroom Environments

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EDUC 5410 Child Development

EDUC 5420 Adolescent Development

EDUC 5440 Assessment and Evaluation

EDUC 5710 Understanding Barriers to Learning

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EDUC 5270 Instructional Techniques - Elementary

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EDUC 5271 Advanced Practices for Teaching Elementary and Middle School Literacy

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EDUC 5272 Advanced Practices for Teaching the STEM Fields at the Elementary and Middle School Levels

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EDUC 5711 Teaching for Diverse and Inclusive Classrooms

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EDUC 5810 Living and Learning Globally

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EDUC 5280: Instructional Techniques for the Secondary Classroom

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EDUC 5281 Advanced Practices for Teaching Literature and Writing at the Secondary Level

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EDUC 5282 Advanced Practices for Teaching STEM at the Secondary Level

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EDUC 5470 Research in Education

EDUC 5910 Applied Professional Inquiry

EDUC 5910: Applied Professional Inquiry

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: As this is the final course in the MEd all required courses must be completed before taking this and no other courses can be taken concurrently; Final Term of Study  

Course Description:

Students will conduct the planned data collection and analysis activities contained in their applied research proposal and prepare a written report that describes the results of their research and interprets these results in terms of what they have learned during their time in the program.  Implications for new instructional practices and further professional development should also be discussed.

Required Textbook and Materials: UoPeople courses use open educational resources (OER) and other materials specifically donated to the University with free permissions for educational use. Therefore, students are not required to purchase any textbooks or sign up for any websites that have a cost associated with them. The main required textbooks for this course are listed below, and can be readily accessed using the provided links. There may be additional required/recommended readings, supplemental materials, or other resources and websites necessary for lessons; these will be provided for you in the course's General Information and Forums area, and throughout the term via the weekly course Unit areas and the Learning Guides.

• This course does not contain a main textbook; resources to all required reading will be provided in the course Learning Guide for each week.

Software Requirements/Installation: No special requirements.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

By the end of this course students will be able to:

1. Analyze data collected from a previous research project 
2. Design a report based on data analysis describing the results of the research
3. Apply knowledge gained throughout the M.Ed. program of study to the interpretation of results in research
4. Analyze implications for professional development opportunities and new instructional strategies in the classroom

Course Schedule and Topics: This course will cover the following topics in eight learning sessions, with one Unit per week.

Week 1: Unit 1 - Capstone Deadlines and Project Tracking

Week 2: Unit 2 -The Portfolio Presentation - Part 1

Week 3: Unit 3 - The Portfolio Presentation, Part 2

Week 4: Unit 4 - Research and Practice Portfolio

Week 5: Unit 5 - Applied Research Report

Week 6: Unit 6 - Applied Research Report, Draft Submission

Week 7: Unit 7 - Reflection on Capstone Experience

Week 8: Unit 8 - Applied Research Report, Final Submission 

Learning Guide: The following is an outline of how this course will be conducted, with suggested best practices for students.

Unit 1: Capstone Deadlines and Project Tracking

• Read through the Course Syllabus, Reading Assignment, and Learning Guide
  
• Complete the Discussion Assignment by posting in the Discussion Forum 
  
• Respond to three of your fellow classmates’ posts in the Discussion Forum 
  
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment (submitting one tracking tool for each of the three tasks)
• Create and submit the Student ID Validation video

Unit 2: The Portfolio Presentation 

• Read through the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
• Complete the Discussion Assignment by posting in the Discussion Forum 
• Respond to three of your fellow classmates’ posts in the Discussion Forum 
• Screen Capture Practice: Begin creating your Portfolio Presentation - Due by the end of Unit 3 

Unit 3: The Portfolio Presentation, Part 2

• Read through the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
• Complete the Discussion Assignment by posting in the Discussion Forum 
• Respond to any of your peers' posts 
• Submit your final Portfolio Presentation

Unit 4: Research and Practice Portfolio

• Read through the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
  
• Complete the Discussion Assignment by posting in the Discussion Forum 
  
• Respond to any of your peers' posts 
  
• Submit the Written Assignment - Research and Practice Portfolio 
• Continue collecting data and working on the Applied Research project  - Due at the end of Unit 8

Unit 5: Applied Research Report

• Read through the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
  
• Complete the Discussion Assignment by posting in the Discussion Forum
  
• Respond to any of your peers' posts 
• Continue working on your Applied Research paper 
  

Unit 6: Applied Research Report, Draft Submission

• Read through the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
  
• Complete the Discussion Assignment by posting in the Discussion Forum 
  
• Respond to any of your peers' posts 
  
• Prepare the Written Assignment - Applied Research Report - Submit Draft

 Unit 7: Reflection on Capstone Experience

• Read through the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
  
• Complete the Discussion Assignment by posting in the Discussion Forum 
  
• Respond to any of your peers' posts 
  
• Continue working on the Written Assignment - Applied Research Report
  
• Complete and submit the Portfolio Activity

Unit 8: Applied Research Report, Final Submission

• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Forum
• Complete and submit the Applied Research Project
• Complete and submit the anonymous Course Evaluation

Course Requirements:

Discussion Forums

In this course, Discussion Forums are provided as spaces to reflect and connect.  Some of the Discussion Forums are not graded but students are encouraged to use them often to exchange ideas, collaborate, get and give feedback, etc. from each other. 

Written Assignments & Assessment Forms
Most units in this course require that you complete Written Assignments, which may come in many forms (presentation, case study, research paper, etc.). You are required to submit your assignments by the indicated deadlines and, in addition, to peer assess three (3) of your classmates’ assignments according to the instructions found in the Assessment Form, which is provided to you during the following week. During this peer assessment period, you are expected to provide details in the feedback section of the Assessment Form, indicating why you awarded the grade that you did to your peer. Please note that each assignment grade is comprised of a combination of your submission (90%) and your peer assessments (10%). Failure to submit Written Assignments and/or Assessment Forms may result in failure of the course.

Reflective Portfolio Activity

Reflective Portfolio Activities are tools for self-reflection and evaluation within the context of the course. These activities are designed as a means to document and critically reflect upon your learning process. 

Course Forum
The Course Forum is the place to raise issues and questions relating to the course. It is regularly monitored by the instructors and is a good place to meet fellow students taking the same course. While it is not required to participate in the Course Forum, it is highly recommended.

Course Policies:

Grading Components and Weights
Each graded component of the course will contribute some percentage to the final grading scale, as indicated here:

Grading Scale

This course will follow the standard 100-point grading scale defined by the University of the People, as indicated here:

Participation
Non-participation is characterized by lack of any assignment submissions, inadequate contributions to the Discussion Forums, and/or lack of peer feedback to Discussion/Written Assignments. Also, please note the following important points about course participation:

• Assignments must be submitted on or before the specified deadline. A course timeline is provided in the course schedule, and the instructor will specify deadlines for each assignment.
• Any student showing non-participation for two weeks (consecutive or non-consecutive) is likely to automatically fail the course.
• Occasionally there may be a legitimate reason for submitting an assignment late. Most of the time, late assignments will not be accepted and there will be no make-up assignments.
• All students are obligated to inform their instructor in advance of any known absences which may result in their non-participation.

Academic Honesty and Integrity
When you submit any work that requires research and writing, it is essential to cite and reference all source material. Failure to properly acknowledge your sources is known as “plagiarism” – which is effectively passing off an individual’s words or ideas as your own. University of the People adheres to a strict policy of academic honesty and integrity. Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in sanctions by the University, including dismissal from the University or course failure. For more information on this topic, please review the Academic Integrity Policy in the University Catalog.

Any materials cited in this course should be referenced using the style guidelines established by the American Psychological Association (APA). The APA format is widely used in colleges and universities across the world and is one of several styles and citation formats required for publication in professional and academic journals. Purdue University’s Online Writing LAB (OWL) is a free website that provides excellent information and resources for understanding and using the APA format and style. The OWL website can be accessed here: 

APA style introduction. (n.d.). Purdue Online Writing Lab College of Liberal Arts. Purdue University. https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_style_introduction.html

Code of Conduct
University of the People expects that students conduct themselves in a respectful, collaborative, and honest manner at all times. Harassment, threatening behavior, or deliberate embarrassment of others will not be permitted. Any conduct that interferes with the quality of the educational experience is not allowed and may result in disciplinary action, such as course failure, probation, suspension, or dismissal. For more information on this topic, please review the Code of Conduct Policy in the University Catalog.

EDUC 5911 Capstone - Advanced Teaching Elementary Specialization

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EDUC 5912 - Capstone - Advanced Teaching Secondary Specialization

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Business Administration

BUS 1101 Principles of Business Management

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BUS 1102 Basic Accounting

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BUS 1103 Microeconomics

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BUS 1104 Macroeconomics

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BUS 1105 Business Communications

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

1. Organize and use the most common forms of business communication using today’s standards of proper English. 

2. Develop a coherent set of verbal and non-verbal communication skills as they relate to effective business communication.

3. Understand and utilize common methods of intercultural and international business communication skills.

4. Identify methods of business communication from a group/leadership perspective.

Week 1: Unit 1- Introduction to Business Communication

Week 2: Unit 2- Delivering your message verbally

Week 3: Unit 3- Effective Business Writing

Week 4: Unit 4- Business Writing in Practice

Week 5: Unit 5- Business Presentations I

Week 6: Unit 6- Business Presentations II

Week 7: Unit 7- Intercultural and International Business Communication

Week 8: Unit 8- Group Communication, Teamwork, and Leadership

Week 9: Unit 9- Course Review and Final Exam

 Tasks:

• Read the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

 Unit 2: Delivering your message verbally

 Tasks:

• Peer-assess Unit 1 Written Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

 Unit 3: Effective Business Writing

 Tasks:

• Peer-assess Unit 2 Written Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

 Unit 4: Business Writing in Practice

 Tasks:

• Peer-assess Unit 3 Written Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz
• Take the Graded Quiz

 Unit 5: Business Presentations I

Tasks:

• Read the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Take the Self-Quiz

 Unit 6: Business Presentations II

 Tasks:

• Peer-assess Unit 5 Written Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

 Unit 7: Intercultural and International Business Communication

Tasks:

• Peer-assess Unit 6 Written Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz
• Take the Graded Quiz

 Unit 8: Group Communication, Teamwork, and Leadership

 Tasks:

• Read the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

 Unit 9: Course Review and Final Exam

 Tasks:

• Review the course and take the Review Quiz; it will not be included in the final grade
• Prepare for, take, and submit the Final Exam
• The Final Exam will take place during Week/Unit 9 (UoPeople time); exact dates, times, and other details will be provided accordingly by your instructor

Discussion Assignments & Response Posts/Ratings
Some units in this course require that you complete a Discussion Assignment. You are required to develop and post a substantive response to the Discussion Assignment in the Discussion Forum. A substantive response is one that fully answers the question that has been posed by the instructor. In addition, you must extend the discussion by responding to at least three (3) of your peers’ postings in the Discussion Forum and by rating their posts. Instructions for proper posting and rating are provided inside the Discussion Forum for each week. Discussion Forums are only active for each current and relevant learning week, so it is not possible to contribute to the forum once the learning week has come to an end. Failure to participate in the Discussion Assignment by posting in the Discussion Forum and responding to peers as required may result in failure of the course.

Learning Journal
Your instructor may choose to assign specific topics and/or relevant questions as a weekly Learning Journal entry for you to complete, but you are still encouraged to also use it to document your activities, record questions/problems you may have encountered, reflect on the learning process, and draft answers for other course assignments. The Learning Journal must be updated on a weekly basis, because its entries will be assessed by your instructor directly as a part of your final grade. The Learning Journal will only be seen by your instructor.

Quizzes

This course will contain three types of quizzes – the Self-Quiz, the Graded Quiz, and the Review Quiz. These quizzes may contain multiple choice, true/false, or short answer questions. The results of the Self-Quiz will not count towards your final grade. However, it is highly recommended that you complete the Self-Quiz to ensure that you have adequately understood the course materials. Along with the Reading Assignments, the results of the Self-Quiz should be used as part of an iterative learning process, to thoroughly cover and test your understanding of course material. You should use the results of your Self-Quiz as a guide to go back and review relevant sections of the Reading Assignments. Likewise, the Review Quiz will not count towards your final grade, but should also be used to assist you in a comprehensive review and full understanding of all course material, in preparation for your Final Exam. Lastly, the results of the Graded Quiz will count towards your final grade.

Final Exam
The Final Exam will take place during the Thursday and Sunday of Week/Unit 9, following the completion of eight units of work. The format of the Final Exam is similar to that of the quizzes, and may contain a combination of different question types. You will have one attempt to take the exam, and it will be graded electronically. Specific instructions on how to prepare for and take the Final Exam will be provided during Week 8 (located inside the Unit 9 Learning Guide). Final Exams must be taken without the use of course learning materials (both those inside and outside the course). If particular materials are allowed for use during the exam, these will be noted in the exam’s instructions.

Course Forum
The Course Forum is the place to raise issues and questions relating to the course. It is regularly monitored by the instructors, and is a good place to meet fellow students taking the same course. While it is not required to participate in the Course Forum, it is highly recommended.

 Grading Scale

This course will follow the standard 100-point grading scale defined by the University of the People, as indicated here:

 Grade Appeal
If you believe that the final grade you received for a course is erroneous, unjust, or unfair, please contact your course instructor. This must be done within seven days of the posted final grade. For more information on this topic, please review the Grade Appeal Procedure in the University Catalog.

Participation
Non-participation is characterized by lack of any assignment submissions, inadequate contributions to the Discussion Forums, and/or lack of peer feedback to Discussion/Written Assignments. Also, please note the following important points about course participation:

• Assignments must be submitted on or before the specified deadline. A course timeline is provided in the course schedule, and the instructor will specify deadlines for each assignment.
• Any student showing non-participation for two weeks (consecutive or non-consecutive) is likely to automatically fail the course.
• Occasionally there may be a legitimate reason for submitting an assignment late. Most of the time, late assignments will not be accepted and there will be no make-up assignments.
• All students are obligated to inform their instructor in advance of any known absences which may result in their non-participation.

 Academic Honesty and Integrity
When you submit any work that requires research and writing, it is essential to cite and reference all source material. Failure to properly acknowledge your sources is known as “plagiarism” – which is effectively passing off an individual’s words or ideas as your own. University of the People adheres to a strict policy of academic honesty and integrity. Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in sanctions by the University, including dismissal from the University or course failure. For more information on this topic, please review the Academic Integrity Policy in the University Catalog.

Unless otherwise stated, any materials cited in this course should be referenced using the style guidelines established by the American Psychological Association (APA). The APA format is widely used in colleges and universities across the world and is one of several style and citation formats required for publication in professional and academic journals. Purdue University’s Online Writing Lab (OWL) is a free website that provides excellent information and resources for understanding and using the APA format and style. The OWL website can be accessed here: Purdue Online Writing Lab. (n.d.). APA style introduction. Purdue University. https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_style_introduction.html

Code of Conduct
University of the People expects that students conduct themselves in a respectful, collaborative, and honest manner at all times. Harassment, threatening behavior, or deliberate embarrassment of others will not be permitted. Any conduct that interferes with the quality of the educational experience is not allowed and may result in disciplinary action, such as course failure, probation, suspension, or dismissal. For more information on this topic, please review the Code of Conduct Policy in the University Catalog.

BUS 2201 Principles of Marketing

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BUS 2202 E-Commerce

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BUS 2203 Principles of Finance 1

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BUS 2204 Personal Finance

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BUS 2207 Multinational Management

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BUS 3301 Financial Accounting

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BUS 3302 Consumer Behavior

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BUS 3303 Entrepreneurship 1

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BUS 3304 Managerial Accounting

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BUS 3305 Business Law and Ethics

BUS 3305: BUSINESS LAW AND ETHICS

Syllabus

Prerequisites: BUS 1101: Principles of Business Management

Course Description: This course introduces the student to law and ethics as they apply in a business environment. The intent of this course is to develop in the student a general understanding of basic legal principles and how they affect the conduct of business on a practical level. While common law legal systems and that of the United States in particular are used to demonstrate the interaction of law and business, the principles introduced here assist in developing a general approach to business law and ethics. Topics include an introduction to law in general, litigation and alternatives to litigation, criminal law, torts and contracts, property law, employment law and business ethics. The interaction of law and business disciplines, such as management, finance, human resources, accounting, and sale and marketing is emphasized.

Required Textbook and Materials: UoPeople courses use open educational resources (OER) and other materials specifically donated to the University with free permissions for educational use. Therefore, students are not required to purchase any textbooks or sign up for any websites that have a cost associated with them. The main required textbooks for this course are listed below, and can be readily accessed using the provided links. There may be additional required/recommended readings, supplemental materials, or other resources and websites necessary for lessons; these will be provided for you in the course's General Information and Forums area, and throughout the term via the weekly course Unit areas and the Learning Guides.

• Lau, T. & Johnson, L. (2011). The legal and ethical environment of business (Vol. 1). Flat World Knowledge. This textbook is a large download as a single file, so instead, individual chapters are available for download at http://my.uopeople.edu/mod/page/view.php?id=66563. You may also access this page by clicking "Textbook" from the General Information and Forums area.
  

Software Requirements/Installation: If you have your own computer, it is recommended that you download and install the OpenOffice Suite. It may be accessed via http://www.openoffice.org. If you are accessing the Internet from a shared computer (for instance, a computer at a library or Internet cafe), please use Google Docs instead. You may sign up for a free Google account at http://docs.google.com. All written assignments may be completed using one of these two free resources.

Students are also encouraged to sign up for an account with Twitter (http://www.twitter.com) and to post micro-blogs that are interesting and relevant to the course using the hashtag #bu1201. To use hashtags, you will need to follow hashtags by going to this URL: http://www.twitter.com/hashtags. To follow postings by your classmates or instructors, search on #bu1201.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

By the end of this course students will be able to: 

1. Apply the basic concepts and principles of the law as they apply to a business environment.
2. Describe how basic legal relationships with their associated duties and rights are formed and the potential consequences of those relationships.
3. Evaluate the legal significance of various situations that arise in business relationships and transactions.
4. Evaluate common ethical problems that arise in a business environment.

Course Schedule and Topics: This course will cover the following topics in eight learning sessions, with one Unit per week. The Final Exam will take place during Week/Unit 9 (UoPeople time).

Week 1: Unit 1 - Introduction to the Law

Week 2: Unit 2 - Litigation, ADR, and Criminal Law

Week 3: Unit 3 -Tort Law

Week 4: Unit 4 - Contracts

Week 5: Unit 5 -Property Law

Week 6: Unit 6 -Employment Law

Week 7: Unit 7 -Business Organizations

Week 8: Unit 8 -Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

Week 9: Unit 9 –Course Review and Final Exam

Learning Guide: The following is an outline of how this course will be conducted, with suggested best practices for students. 

Unit 1: Introduction to the Law

• Read the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 2: Litigation, ADR, and Criminal Law

• Peer assess Unit 1 Written Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 3: Tort Law

• Peer assess Unit 2 Written Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz
• Take the Graded Quiz

Unit 4: Contracts

• Peer assess Unit 3 Written Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 5: Property Law

• Peer assess Unit 4 Written Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 6: Employment Law

• Peer assess Unit 5 Written Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz
• Take the Graded Quiz

Unit 7: Business Organizations

• Peer assess Unit 6 Written Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 8: Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

• Peer assess Unit 7 Written Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz
• Take the Review Quiz
• Read the Unit 9 Learning Guide carefully for instructions on the Final Exam
• Take the Review Quiz

Unit 9: Course Review and Final Exam

• Read the Learning Guide and take the Review Quiz, if you haven't already done so
• Prepare for, take, and submit the Final Exam
• The Final Exam will take place during the Thursday and Sunday of Week/Unit 9 (UoPeople time); exact dates, times, and other details will be provided accordingly by your instructor

Course Requirements:

Written Assignments & Assessment Forms
Some units in this course require that you complete a Written Assignment. You are required to submit your assignments by the indicated deadlines and, in addition, to peer assess three (3) of your classmates’ assignments according to the instructions found in the Assessment Form, which is provided to you during the following week. During this peer assessment period, you are expected to provide details in the feedback section of the Assessment Form, indicating why you awarded the grade that you did to your peer. Failure to submit Written Assignments and/or Assessment Forms may result in failure of the course.

Discussion Assignments & Response Posts/Ratings
Some units in this course require that you complete a Discussion Assignment. You are required to develop and post a substantive response to the Discussion Assignment in the Discussion Forum. A substantive response is one that fully answers the question that has been posed by the instructor. In addition, you must extend the discussion by responding to at least three (3) of your peers’ postings in the Discussion Forum and by rating their posts. Instructions for proper posting and rating are provided inside the Discussion Forum for each week. Discussion Forums are only active for each current and relevant learning week, so it is not possible to contribute to the forum once the learning week has come to an end. Failure to participate in the Discussion Assignment by posting in the Discussion Forum and responding to peers as required may result in failure of the course.

Learning Journal
Your instructor may choose to assign specific topics and/or relevant questions as a weekly Learning Journal entry for you to complete, but you are still encouraged to also use it to document your activities, record questions/problems you may have encountered, reflect on the learning process, and draft answers for other course assignments. The Learning Journal must be updated on a weekly basis, because its entries will be assessed by your instructor directly as a part of your final grade. The Learning Journal will only be seen by your instructor.

Quizzes
This course will contain three types of quizzes – the Self-Quiz, the Graded Quiz, and the Review Quiz. These quizzes may contain multiple choice, true/false, or short answer questions. The results of the Self-Quiz will not count towards your final grade. However, it is highly recommended that you complete the Self-Quiz to ensure that you have adequately understood the course materials. Along with the Reading Assignments, the results of the Self-Quiz should be used as part of an iterative learning process, to thoroughly cover and test your understanding of course material. You should use the results of your Self-Quiz as a guide to go back and review relevant sections of the Reading Assignments. Likewise, the Review Quiz will not count towards your final grade, but should also be used to assist you in a comprehensive review and full understanding of all course material, in preparation for your Final Exam. Lastly, the results of the Graded Quiz will count towards your final grade. 

Final Exam

The Final Exam will take place during the Thursday and Sunday of Week/Unit 9, following the completion of eight units of work. The format of the Final Exam is similar to that of the quizzes, and may contain a combination of different question types. You will have one attempt to take the exam, and it will be graded electronically. Specific instructions on how to prepare for and take the Final Exam will be provided during Week 8 (located inside the Unit 9 Learning Guide). Final Exams must be taken without the use of course learning materials (both those inside and outside the course). If particular materials are allowed for use during the exam, these will be noted in the exam’s instructions.

The Final Exam for this course must be done under the supervision of a proctor. Since you already secured your proctor before registering for this course, this is a reminder that you should coordinate with him/her before you take the exam. As a reminder, students are required to successfully complete proctored exams spaced throughout their program of study at UoPeople, in order to verify the student’s identity in confirming a degree and diploma upon graduation.

Course Forum
The Course Forum is the place to raise issues and questions relating to the course. It is regularly monitored by the instructors, and is a good place to meet fellow students taking the same course. While it is not required to participate in the Course Forum, it is highly recommended.

Course Policies:

Grading Components and Weights
Each graded component of the course will contribute some percentage to the final grading scale, as indicated here: 

Grading Scale
This course will follow the standard 100-point grading scale defined by the University of the People, as indicated here:

Grade Appeal
If you believe that the final grade you received for a course is erroneous, unjust, or unfair, please contact your course instructor. This must be done within seven days of the posted final grade. For more information on this topic, please review the Grade Appeal Procedure in the University Catalog.

Participation
Non-participation is characterized by lack of any assignment submissions, inadequate contributions to the Discussion Forums, and/or lack of peer feedback to Discussion/Written Assignments. Also, please note the following important points about course participation:

• Assignments must be submitted on or before the specified deadline. A course timeline is provided in the course schedule, and the instructor will specify deadlines for each assignment.
• Any student showing non-participation for two weeks (consecutive or non-consecutive) is likely to automatically fail the course.
• Occasionally there may be a legitimate reason for submitting an assignment late. Most of the time, late assignments will not be accepted and there will be no make-up assignments.
• All students are obligated to inform their instructor in advance of any known absences which may result in their non-participation.

Academic Honesty and Integrity

When you submit any work that requires research and writing, it is essential to cite and reference all source material. Failure to properly acknowledge your sources is known as “plagiarism” – which is effectively passing off an individual’s words or ideas as your own. University of the People adheres to a strict policy of academic honesty and integrity. Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in sanctions by the University, including dismissal from the University or course failure. For more information on this topic, please review the Academic Integrity Policy in the University Catalog.

Unless otherwise stated, any materials cited in this course should be referenced using the style guidelines established by the American Psychological Association (APA). The APA format is widely used in colleges and universities across the world and is one of several style and citation formats required for publication in professional and academic journals. Purdue University’s Online Writing LAB (OWL) is a free website that provides excellent information and resources for understanding and using the APA format and style. The OWL website can be accessed here: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/purdue_owl.html

Code of Conduct
University of the People expects that students conduct themselves in a respectful, collaborative, and honest manner at all times. Harassment, threatening behavior, or deliberate embarrassment of others will not be permitted. Any conduct that interferes with the quality of the educational experience is not allowed and may result in disciplinary action, such as course failure, probation, suspension, or dismissal. For more information on this topic, please review the Code of Conduct Policy in the University Catalog.

BUS 3306 Business & Society

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BUS 4401 Entrepreneurship 2

BUS 4401: Entrepreneurship 2

Syllabus

Prerequisites: BUS 3303: Entrepreneurship 1.

Course Description: This course continues where Entrepreneurship 1 ended and addresses entrepreneurship in international markets. The key success factors in creating a new internationally-oriented business venture will be examined from the perspective of the entrepreneur.

Required Textbook and Materials: UoPeople courses use open educational resources (OER) and other materials specifically donated to the University with free permissions for educational use. Therefore, students are not required to purchase any textbooks or sign up for any websites that have a cost associated with them. The main required textbooks for this course are listed below, and can be readily accessed using the provided links. There may be additional required/recommended readings, supplemental materials, or other resources and websites necessary for lessons; these will be provided for you in the course's General Information and Forums area, and throughout the term via the weekly course Unit areas and the Learning Guides.

• This course does not contain a main textbook; resources to all required reading will be provided in the course Learning Guide for each week.

Software Requirements/Installation: No special requirements.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

By the end of this course students will be able to:
Engage in a marketing research process.

1. Assess entrepreneurial conditions of running a business locally and internationally.
2. Attract entrepreneurs through virtual sales development.
3. Apply effectuation and causation measures in business valuation.
4. Apply leadership skills of engagement, feedback, assessments and resilience in entrepreneurship.

Course Schedule and Topics: This course will cover the following topics in eight learning sessions, with one Unit per week. The Final Exam will take place during Week/Unit 9 (UoPeople time).

Week 1: Unit 1 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship

Week 2: Unit 2 - Marketing Research Process

Week 3: Unit 3 - Going Global

Week 4: Unit 4 - Franchising Your Business

Week 5: Unit 5 & Week 6: Unit 6 - Entrepreneurial Website: Branding, Evaluation and Virtual Sales

Week 7: Unit 7 - Building Entrepreneurship Community (including Joint Venture)

Week 8: Unit 8 - Human Resources Exercise in Entrepreneurship

Week 9: Unit 9 - Course Review and Final Exam

Learning Guide: The following is an outline of how this course will be conducted, with suggested best practices for students.

Unit 1: Introduction to Entrepreneurship

• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 2: Marketing Research Process

• Peer assess Unit 1 Written Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 3: Going Global

• Peer assess Unit 2 Written Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 4: Franchising Your Business

• Peer assess Unit 3 Written Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Graded Quiz

Unit 5 & Unit 6: Entrepreneurial Website: Branding, Evaluation and Virtual Sales

• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz
• Take the Graded Quiz

 Unit 7: Building Entrepreneurship Community (including Joint Venture)

• Peer assess Unit 5-6 Written Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 8: Human Resources Exercise in Entrepreneurship

• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Read the Unit 9 Learning Guide carefully for instructions on the Final Exam
• Take the Review Quiz

Unit 9: Course Review and Final Exam

• Read the Learning Guide and take the Review Quiz, if you haven't already done so
• Prepare for, take, and submit the Final Exam
• The Final Exam will take place during the Thursday and Sunday of Week/Unit 9 (UoPeople time); exact dates, times, and other details will be provided accordingly by your instructor

Course Requirements:

Written Assignments & Assessment Forms
Some units in this course require that you complete a Written Assignment. You are required to submit your assignments by the indicated deadlines and, in addition, to peer assess three (3) of your classmates’ assignments according to the instructions found in the Assessment Form, which is provided to you during the following week. During this peer assessment period, you are expected to provide details in the feedback section of the Assessment Form, indicating why you awarded the grade that you did to your peer. Failure to submit Written Assignments and/or Assessment Forms may result in failure of the course.

Discussion Assignments & Response Posts/Ratings
Some units in this course require that you complete a Discussion Assignment. You are required to develop and post a substantive response to the Discussion Assignment in the Discussion Forum. A substantive response is one that fully answers the question that has been posed by the instructor. In addition, you must extend the discussion by responding to at least three (3) of your peers’ postings in the Discussion Forum and by rating their posts. Instructions for proper posting and rating are provided inside the Discussion Forum for each week. Discussion Forums are only active for each current and relevant learning week, so it is not possible to contribute to the forum once the learning week has come to an end. Failure to participate in the Discussion Assignment by posting in the Discussion Forum and responding to peers as required may result in failure of the course.

Learning Journal
Your instructor may choose to assign specific topics and/or relevant questions as a weekly Learning Journal entry for you to complete, but you are still encouraged to also use it to document your activities, record questions/problems you may have encountered, reflect on the learning process, and draft answers for other course assignments. The Learning Journal must be updated on a weekly basis, because its entries will be assessed by your instructor directly as a part of your final grade. The Learning Journal will only be seen by your instructor.

Quizzes
This course will contain three types of quizzes – the Self-Quiz, the Graded Quiz, and the Review Quiz. These quizzes may contain multiple choice, true/false, or short answer questions. The results of the Self-Quiz will not count towards your final grade. However, it is highly recommended that you complete the Self-Quiz to ensure that you have adequately understood the course materials. Along with the Reading Assignments, the results of the Self-Quiz should be used as part of an iterative learning process, to thoroughly cover and test your understanding of course material. You should use the results of your Self-Quiz as a guide to go back and review relevant sections of the Reading Assignments. Likewise, the Review Quiz will not count towards your final grade, but should also be used to assist you in a comprehensive review and full understanding of all course material, in preparation for your Final Exam. Lastly, the results of the Graded Quiz will count towards your final grade. 

Final Exam
The Final Exam will take place during the Thursday and Sunday of Week/Unit 9, following the completion of eight units of work. The format of the Final Exam is similar to that of the quizzes, and may contain a combination of different question types. You will have one attempt to take the exam, and it will be graded electronically. Specific instructions on how to prepare for and take the Final Exam will be provided during Week 8 (located inside the Unit 9 Learning Guide). Final Exams must be taken without the use of course learning materials (both those inside and outside the course). If particular materials are allowed for use during the exam, these will be noted in the exam’s instructions.

Course Forum
The Course Forum is the place to raise issues and questions relating to the course. It is regularly monitored by the instructors, and is a good place to meet fellow students taking the same course. While it is not required to participate in the Course Forum, it is highly recommended.

Course Policies:

Grading Components and Weights
Each graded component of the course will contribute some percentage to the final grading scale, as indicated here:

Grading Scale
This course will follow the standard 100-point grading scale defined by the University of the People, as indicated here:

Grade Appeal
If you believe that the final grade you received for a course is erroneous, unjust, or unfair, please contact your course instructor. This must be done within seven days of the posted final grade. For more information on this topic, please review the Grade Appeal Procedure in the University Catalog.

Participation
Non-participation is characterized by lack of any assignment submissions, inadequate contributions to the Discussion Forums, and/or lack of peer feedback to Discussion/Written Assignments. Also, please note the following important points about course participation:

• Assignments must be submitted on or before the specified deadline. A course timeline is provided in the course schedule, and the instructor will specify deadlines for each assignment.
• Any student showing non-participation for two weeks (consecutive or non-consecutive) is likely to automatically fail the course.
• Occasionally there may be a legitimate reason for submitting an assignment late. Most of the time, late assignments will not be accepted and there will be no make-up assignments.
• All students are obligated to inform their instructor in advance of any known absences which may result in their non-participation.

Academic Honesty and Integrity
When you submit any work that requires research and writing, it is essential to cite and reference all source material. Failure to properly acknowledge your sources is known as “plagiarism” – which is effectively passing off an individual’s words or ideas as your own. University of the People adheres to a strict policy of academic honesty and integrity. Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in sanctions by the University, including dismissal from the University or course failure. For more information on this topic, please review the Academic Integrity Policy in the University Catalog.

Unless otherwise stated, any materials cited in this course should be referenced using the style guidelines established by the American Psychological Association (APA). The APA format is widely used in colleges and universities across the world and is one of several style and citation formats required for publication in professional and academic journals. Purdue University’s Online Writing LAB (OWL) is a free website that provides excellent information and resources for understanding and using the APA format and style. The OWL website can be accessed here: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/purdue_owl.html

Code of Conduct
University of the People expects that students conduct themselves in a respectful, collaborative, and honest manner at all times. Harassment, threatening behavior, or deliberate embarrassment of others will not be permitted. Any conduct that interferes with the quality of the educational experience is not allowed and may result in disciplinary action, such as course failure, probation, suspension, or dismissal. For more information on this topic, please review the Code of Conduct Policy in the University Catalog.

BUS 4402 Organizational Behavior

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BUS 4403 Business Policy and Strategy

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BUS 4404 Principles of Finance 2

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BUS 4405 Leadership

BUS 4405 - LEADERSHIP

Syllabus

Prerequisites: BUS 1101 Principles of Business Management

Course Description:

This course will support students in acquiring a leadership lens that features intellectual diversity, strategic thinking and managerial competencies needed in today’s business world based on knowledge economy. There are two integrateddimensions of leadership that this course will focus on: organizational and individual. Studying organizational leadership will provide answers to some of the above listed questions while developing an individual leadership skills set will support personal growth of each leader-student.

Required Textbook and Materials:

UoPeople courses use open educational resources (OER) and other materials specifically donated to the University with free permissions for educational use. Therefore, students are not required to purchase any textbooks or sign up for any websites that have a cost associated with them. The main required textbooks for this course are listed below, and can be readily accessed using the provided links. There may be additional required/recommended readings, supplemental materials, or other resources and websites necessary for lessons; these will be provided for you in the course's General Information and Forums area, and throughout the term via the weekly course Unit areas and the Learning Guides.

• This course does not contain a main textbook; resources to all required reading will be provided in the course Learning Guide for each week.

Software Requirements/Installation

No special requirements

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

By the end of this course students will be able to:

1. Examine leadership competencies related to becoming a strategic leader
2. Evaluate transitional strategies and the tools to develop corporate foresight
3. Develop and execute a time management strategy
4. Evaluate a variety of duties and styles of a manager, and those of a leader.
5. Apply diverse approaches to performance measures via mentoring, advising, coaching, negotiating, and resolving conflicts

Course Schedule and Topics

This course will cover the following topics in eight learning sessions, with one Unit per week. The Final Exam will take place during Week/Unit 9 (UoPeople time).

Week 1: Unit 1 – Introduction to Leadership
Week 2: Unit 2 – Leadership and Emotional Intelligence
Week 3: Unit 3– Strategic Leadership
Week 4: Unit 4 – Leadership and Corporate Foresight
Week 5: Unit 5– Leading Diversity
Week 6: Unit 6– Decision Making and Ethics
Week 7 : Unit 7– Leading Radical Organizational Change
Week 8: Unit 8– Interpersonal Leadership
Week 9: Unit 9 – Review and Final Exam

Learning Guide

This course will cover the following topics in eight learning sessions, with one Unit per week. The Final Exam will take place during Week/Unit 9 (UoPeople time).

Unit 1: Introduction to Leadership

• Introduce yourself in the Course Forum
• Read the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 2: Leadership and Emotional Intelligence

• Peer-assess Unit 1 Written Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 3: Strategic Leadership

• Peer-assess Unit 2 Written Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz
• Take the Graded Quiz

Unit 4: Leadership and Corporate Foresight

• Peer-assess Unit 3 Written Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 5: Leading Diversity

• Peer-assess Unit 4 Written Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 6: Decision Making and Ethics

• Peer-assess Unit 5 Written Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz
• Take the Graded Quiz

Unit 7: Leading Radical Organizational Change

• Peer-assess Unit 6 Written Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 8: Interpersonal Leadership

• Peer-assess Unit 7 Written Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz
• Read the Unit 9 Learning Guide carefully for instructions on the Final Exam
• Take the Review Quiz
• Submit the Course Evaluation

Unit 9: Course Review and Final Exam

• Read the Learning Guide and take the Review Quiz, if you haven't already done so
• Prepare for, take, and submit the Final Exam
• The Final Exam will take place during the Thursday and Sunday of Week/Unit 9 (UoPeople time); exact dates, times, and other details will be provided accordingly by your instructor

Course Requirements

Written Assignments
Some units in this course require that you complete a Written Assignment. You are required to submit your assignments by the indicated deadlines and, in addition, to peer assess three (3) of your classmates’ assignments according to the instructions found in the Assessment Form, which is provided to you during the following week. During this peer assessment period, you are expected to provide details in the feedback section of the Assessment Form, indicating why you awarded the grade that you did to your peer. Failure to submit Written Assignments and/or Assessment Forms may result in failure of the course.

Discussion Assignments & Response Posts/Ratings
Some units in this course require that you complete a Discussion Assignment. You are required to develop and post a substantive response to the Discussion Assignment in the Discussion Forum. A substantive response is one that fully answers the question that has been posed by the instructor. In addition, you must extend the discussion by responding to at least three (3) of your peers’ postings in the Discussion Forum and by rating their posts. Instructions for proper posting and rating are provided inside the Discussion Forum for each week. Discussion Forums are only active for each current and relevant learning week, so it is not possible to contribute to the forum once the learning week has come to an end. Failure to participate in the Discussion Assignment by posting in the Discussion Forum and responding to peers as required may result in failure of the course.


Learning Journal
Your instructor may choose to assign specific topics and/or relevant questions as a weekly Learning Journal entry for you to complete, but you are still encouraged to also use it to document your activities, record questions/problems you may have encountered, reflect on the learning process, and draft answers for other course assignments. The Learning Journal must be updated on a weekly basis, because its entries will be assessed by your instructor directly as a part of your final grade. The Learning Journal will only be seen by your instructor.

Quizzes
This course will contain three types of quizzes – the Self-Quiz, the Graded Quiz, and the Review Quiz. These quizzes may contain multiple choice, true/false, or short answer questions. The results of the Self-Quiz will not count towards your final grade. However, it is highly recommended that you complete the Self-Quiz to ensure that you have adequately understood the course materials. Along with the Reading Assignments, the results of the Self-Quiz should be used as part of an iterative learning process, to thoroughly cover and test your understanding of course material. You should use the results of your Self-Quiz as a guide to go back and review relevant sections of the Reading Assignments. Likewise, the Review Quiz will not count towards your final grade, but should also be used to assist you in a comprehensive review and full understanding of all course material, in preparation for your Final Exam. Lastly, the results of the Graded Quiz will count towards your final grade.  

Final Exam

The Final Exam will take place during the Thursday and Sunday of Week/Unit 9, following the completion of eight units of work. The format of the Final Exam is similar to that of the quizzes, and may contain a combination of different question types. You will have one attempt to take the exam, and it will be graded electronically. Specific instructions on how to prepare for and take the Final Exam will be provided during Week 8 (located inside the Unit 9 Learning Guide). Final Exams must be taken without the use of course learning materials (both those inside and outside the course). If particular materials are allowed for use during the exam, these will be noted in the exam’s instructions.

The Final Exam for this course must be done under the supervision of a proctor. Since you already secured your proctor before registering for this course, this is a reminder that you should coordinate with him/her before you take the exam. As a reminder, students are required to successfully complete proctored exams spaced throughout their program of study at UoPeople, in order to verify the student’s identity in confirming a degree and diploma upon graduation.

Course Forum
The Course Forum is the place to raise issues and questions relating to the course. It is regularly monitored by the instructors, and is a good place to meet fellow students taking the same course. While it is not required to participate in the Course Forum, it is highly recommended.

Course Policies

Grading Components and Weights

Each graded component of the course will contribute some percentage to the final grading scale, as indicated here:

Grading Scale
This course will follow the standard 100-point grading scale defined by the University of the People, as indicated here:

Grade Appeal
If you believe that the final grade you received for a course is erroneous, unjust, or unfair, please contact your course instructor. This must be done within seven days of the posted final grade. For more information on this topic, please review the Grade Appeal Procedure in the University Catalog.

Participation
Non-participation is characterized by the lack of an assignment submission, inadequate contributions to the Discussion Forums, and/or lack of peer feedback to Discussion/Written Assignments. Also, please note the following important points about course participation:

• Assignments must be submitted on or before the specified deadline. A course timeline is provided in the course schedule, and the instructor will specify deadlines for each assignment.
• Any student showing non-participation for two weeks (consecutive or non-consecutive) is likely to fail the course automatically.
  
• Occasionally there may be a legitimate reason for submitting an assignment late. Most of the time, late assignments will not be accepted and there will be no make-up assignments.
• All students are obligated to inform their instructor in advance of any known absences which may result in their non-participation.

Academic Honesty and Integrity
If and when you submit any work that requires research and writing, it is essential to cite and reference all source material. Failure to acknowledge your sources properly is known as "plagiarism," which is effectively passing off an individual's words or ideas as your own. University of the People adheres to a strict policy of academic honesty and integrity. Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in sanctions by the University, including dismissal from the University or course failure. For more information on this topic, please review the Academic Integrity Policy in the University Catalog.

Unless otherwise stated, any materials cited in this course should be referenced using the style guidelines established by the American Psychological Association (APA). The APA format is widely used in colleges and universities across the world and is one of the style and citation formats required for publication in professional and academic journals. Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL) is a free website that provides excellent information and resources for understanding and using the APA format and style. The OWL website can be accessed here: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/purdue_owl.html

Code of Conduct
University of the People expects that students conduct themselves in a respectful, collaborative, and honest manner at all times. Harassment, threatening behavior, or deliberate embarrassment of others will not be permitted. Any conduct that interferes with the quality of the educational experience is not allowed and may result in disciplinary action, such as course failure, probation, suspension, or dismissal. For more information on this topic, please review the Code of Conduct Policy in the University Catalog.

BUS 4406 Quality Management

BUS 4406: Quality Management

Syllabus

Prerequisites: BUS 4402

Course Description: This course investigates the concept of “quality” in organizational culture, and how it has developed over time. A number of quality-improvement techniques will be explored, such as employee empowerment, quality-improvement tools, cross-functional teams, leadership for quality, continuous learning, process management, Taguchi methods, ISO 9000 standards, and the role of inspection in quality management. Issues concerning the implementation of methods such as Total Quality Management (TQM) will also be studied.

Required Textbook and Materials: UoPeople courses use open educational resources (OER) and other materials specifically donated to the University with free permissions for educational use. Therefore, students are not required to purchase any textbooks or sign up for any websites that have a cost associated with them. The main required textbooks for this course are listed below, and can be readily accessed using the provided links. There may be additional required/recommended readings, supplemental materials, or other resources and websites necessary for lessons; these will be provided for you in the course's General Information and Forums area, and throughout the term via the weekly course Unit areas and the Learning Guides.

• Knowles, G. (2011). Quality management. London, UK: Ventus Publishing ApS; Bookboon.
• Knowles, G. (2011). Six Sigma. London, UK: Ventus Publishing ApS; Bookboon.
• Antony, J. & Kumar M. (2011). Lean Six Sigma: Research and practice. London, UK: Ventus Publishing ApS; Bookboon.

Software Requirements/Installation: No special requirements.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

By the end of this course students will be able to:

1. Understand the roles and responsibilities of all the stakeholders of Quality Management.
2. Develop and apply tools for control and Quality Management.
3. Implement methodologies for process control and continuous improvement.
4. Develop organizational leadership strategies for Quality Management.

Course Schedule and Topics: This course will cover the following topics in eight learning sessions, with one Unit per week. The Final Exam will take place during Week/Unit 9 (UoPeople time).

Week 1: Unit 1 - Understanding Quality Management

Week 2: Unit 2 - The EFQM Model of Excellence

Week 3: Unit 3 - Process Management

Week 4: Unit 4 - Quality Improvement Tools

Week 5: Unit 5 - Continuous Improvement

Week 6: Unit 6 - The Learning Organization

Week 7: Unit 7 - ISO 9000 Standard

Week 8: Unit 8 - Leadership for Quality

Week 9: Unit 9 - Course Review and Final Exam

Learning Guide: The following is an outline of how this course will be conducted, with suggested best practices for students.

Unit 1: Understanding Quality Management

• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 2: The EFQM Model of Excellence

• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 3: Process Management

• Peer assess Unit 2 Written Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz
• Take the Graded Quiz
  

Unit 4: Quality Improvement Tools

• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 5: Continuous Improvement

• Peer assess Unit 4 Written Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 6: The Learning Organization

• Peer assess Unit 5 Written Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz
• Take the Graded Quiz

 Unit 7: ISO 9000 Standard

• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 8: Leadership for Quality

• Peer assess Unit 7 Written Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz
• Read the Unit 9 Learning Guide carefully for instructions on the Final Exam
• Take the Review Quiz
• Complete and submit the anonymous Course Evaluation

Unit 9: Course Review and Final Exam

• Read the Learning Guide and take the Review Quiz, if you haven't already done so
• Prepare for, take, and submit the Final Exam
• The Final Exam will take place during the Thursday and Sunday of Week/Unit 9 (UoPeople time); exact dates, times, and other details will be provided accordingly by your instructor

Course Requirements:

Written Assignments & Assessment Forms
Some units in this course require that you complete a Written Assignment. You are required to submit your assignments by the indicated deadlines and, in addition, to peer assess three (3) of your classmates’ assignments according to the instructions found in the Assessment Form, which is provided to you during the following week. During this peer assessment period, you are expected to provide details in the feedback section of the Assessment Form, indicating why you awarded the grade that you did to your peer. Failure to submit Written Assignments and/or Assessment Forms may result in failure of the course.

Discussion Assignments & Response Posts/Ratings
Some units in this course require that you complete a Discussion Assignment. You are required to develop and post a substantive response to the Discussion Assignment in the Discussion Forum. A substantive response is one that fully answers the question that has been posed by the instructor. In addition, you must extend the discussion by responding to at least three (3) of your peers’ postings in the Discussion Forum and by rating their posts. Instructions for proper posting and rating are provided inside the Discussion Forum for each week. Discussion Forums are only active for each current and relevant learning week, so it is not possible to contribute to the forum once the learning week has come to an end. Failure to participate in the Discussion Assignment by posting in the Discussion Forum and responding to peers as required may result in failure of the course.

Learning Journal
Your instructor may choose to assign specific topics and/or relevant questions as a weekly Learning Journal entry for you to complete, but you are still encouraged to also use it to document your activities, record questions/problems you may have encountered, reflect on the learning process, and draft answers for other course assignments. The Learning Journal must be updated on a weekly basis, because its entries will be assessed by your instructor directly as a part of your final grade. The Learning Journal will only be seen by your instructor.

Quizzes
This course will contain three types of quizzes – the Self-Quiz, the Graded Quiz, and the Review Quiz. These quizzes may contain multiple choice, true/false, or short answer questions. The results of the Self-Quiz will not count towards your final grade. However, it is highly recommended that you complete the Self-Quiz to ensure that you have adequately understood the course materials. Along with the Reading Assignments, the results of the Self-Quiz should be used as part of an iterative learning process, to thoroughly cover and test your understanding of course material. You should use the results of your Self-Quiz as a guide to go back and review relevant sections of the Reading Assignments. Likewise, the Review Quiz will not count towards your final grade, but should also be used to assist you in a comprehensive review and full understanding of all course material, in preparation for your Final Exam. Lastly, the results of the Graded Quiz will count towards your final grade.  

Final Exam

The Final Exam will take place during the Thursday and Sunday of Week/Unit 9, following the completion of eight units of work. The format of the Final Exam is similar to that of the quizzes, and may contain a combination of different question types. You will have one attempt to take the exam, and it will be graded electronically. Specific instructions on how to prepare for and take the Final Exam will be provided during Week 8 (located inside the Unit 9 Learning Guide). Final Exams must be taken without the use of course learning materials (both those inside and outside the course). If particular materials are allowed for use during the exam, these will be noted in the exam’s instructions.

Course Forum
The Course Forum is the place to raise issues and questions relating to the course. It is regularly monitored by the instructors, and is a good place to meet fellow students taking the same course. While it is not required to participate in the Course Forum, it is highly recommended.

Course Policies:

Grading Components and Weights
Each graded component of the course will contribute some percentage to the final grading scale, as indicated here:

Grading Scale
This course will follow the standard 100-point grading scale defined by the University of the People, as indicated here:

Grade Appeal
If you believe that the final grade you received for a course is erroneous, unjust, or unfair, please contact your course instructor. This must be done within seven days of the posted final grade. For more information on this topic, please review the Grade Appeal Procedure in the University Catalog.

Participation
Non-participation is characterized by lack of any assignment submissions, inadequate contributions to the Discussion Forums, and/or lack of peer feedback to Discussion/Written Assignments. Also, please note the following important points about course participation:

• Assignments must be submitted on or before the specified deadline. A course timeline is provided in the course schedule, and the instructor will specify deadlines for each assignment.
• Any student showing non-participation for two weeks (consecutive or non-consecutive) is likely to automatically fail the course.
• Occasionally there may be a legitimate reason for submitting an assignment late. Most of the time, late assignments will not be accepted and there will be no make-up assignments.
• All students are obligated to inform their instructor in advance of any known absences which may result in their non-participation.

Academic Honesty and Integrity
When you submit any work that requires research and writing, it is essential to cite and reference all source material. Failure to properly acknowledge your sources is known as “plagiarism” – which is effectively passing off an individual’s words or ideas as your own. University of the People adheres to a strict policy of academic honesty and integrity. Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in sanctions by the University, including dismissal from the University or course failure. For more information on this topic, please review the Academic Integrity Policy in the University Catalog.

Unless otherwise stated, any materials cited in this course should be referenced using the style guidelines established by the American Psychological Association (APA). The APA format is widely used in colleges and universities across the world and is one of several style and citation formats required for publication in professional and academic journals. Purdue University’s Online Writing LAB (OWL) is a free website that provides excellent information and resources for understanding and using the APA format and style. The OWL website can be accessed here: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/purdue_owl.html

Code of Conduct
University of the People expects that students conduct themselves in a respectful, collaborative, and honest manner at all times. Harassment, threatening behavior, or deliberate embarrassment of others will not be permitted. Any conduct that interferes with the quality of the educational experience is not allowed and may result in disciplinary action, such as course failure, probation, suspension, or dismissal. For more information on this topic, please review the Code of Conduct Policy in the University Catalog.

BUS 4407 Strategic Management

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COM 2001: Professional Communication

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Computer Science

CS 1101 Programming Fundamentals

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CS 1102 Programming 1

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CS 1103 Programming 2

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CS 1104 Computer Systems

CS 1104  COMPUTER SYSTEMS

Syllabus

Course Description:

This course is an introduction to computer systems. In this course, we will begin by exploring the internal design and functionality of the most basic computer components. From there, we will use an online hardware simulator to actually “build” a computer and develop an assembler from the ground using concepts we will learn in the class. In the process, we will cover the ideas and techniques used in the design of modern computer hardware and discuss major trade-offs involved in system design as well as future trends in computer architecture and how those trends might affect tomorrow’s computers.

Required Textbook and Materials:

UoPeople courses use open educational resources (OER) and other materials specifically donated to the University with free permissions for educational use. Therefore, students are not required to purchase any textbooks or sign up for any websites that have a cost associated with them. The main required textbooks for this course are listed below and can be readily accessed using the provided links. There may be additional required/recommended readings, supplemental materials, or other resources and websites necessary for lessons; these will be provided for you in the course's General Information and Forums area, and throughout the term via the weekly course Unit areas and the Learning Guides.

• Tarnoff, D. (2007). Computer organization and design fundamentals. http://faculty.etsu.edu/tarnoff/138292/. Text used with permission of the author. 

• Nisan, N., & Schocken, S. (2005). The elements of computing systems. MIT Press. http://f.javier.io/rep/books/The%20Elements%20of%20Computing%20Systems.pdf

  For each unit, the relevant chapters of the textbook will be accessible from the unit Learning Guide and from the unit section of the course homepage.

Software Requirements/Installation

This course will require the use of two software packages.  Both require that your computer have a Java v1.5 JRE (Java Run Time) installed.  They are available from the following:

Logism: Logism is an educational tool for designing and simulating digital logic circuits. It is available from: Burch, C. (2005). Getting Logism. Logism. http://www.cburch.com/logisim/download.html

TECS Software Suite:  The TECS Software suite is the companion software to the Nisan and Schocken text "The Elements of Computing Systems" it is available from: Schocken, S., & Nisan, N. (2017). Software. From Nand to Tetris. http://www.nand2tetris.org/software.php

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

By the end of this course students will be able to:

1. Understand principles of digital circuits and logic
2. Explain boolean algebra
3. Identify logic gains combinatorially and sequentially
4. Describe basic principles of memory and the ALU within a computer system
5. Recognize the relationship between machine language and the functioning of a computer system
6. Examine basic assembler coding technique
7. Understand software hierarchy

Course Schedule and Topics:

This course will cover the following topics in eight learning sessions, with one Unit per week. The Final Exam will take place during Week/Unit 9 (UoPeople time).

Week 1 Unit 1- Boolean Logic
Week 2 Unit 2- Binary Arithmetic
Week 3 Unit 3- Combinational Logic and the ALU 
Week 4 Unit 4- Sequential Logic
Week 5 Unit 5- Computer Architecture 
Week 6 Unit 6- Machine Language
Week 7 Unit 7- Assembler I
Week 8 Unit 8- Assembler II
Week 9 Unit 9- Course Review and Final Exam

Learning Guide:

The following is an outline of how this course will be conducted, with suggested best practices for students.

Unit 1 : Boolean Logic

• Read the Learning Guide
• Complete Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Forum (Post, Comment and Rate)
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Complete Exercise
• Watch Optional Video Lectures
• Take the Self- Quiz

Unit 2: Binary Arithmetic

• Read the Learning Guide
• Complete Reading Assignments
• Participate in the discussion forum (Post, Comment and Rate)
• Watch Optional Video Lectures
• Complete and submit Unit 2 Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self- Quiz

Unit 3: Combination Logic and the ALU

• Peer-Assess Unit 2 Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide
• Complete Reading Assignments
• Participate in the discussion forum (Post, Comment and Rate)
• Watch Optional Video Lectures
• Complete and submit Unit 3 Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Graded Quiz

Unit 4: Sequential Logic

• Peer-Assess Unit 3 Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide
• Complete Reading Assignments
• Participate in the discussion forum (Post, Comment and Rate)
• Complete and submit Unit 4 Assignment
• Watch the Optional Video Lectures
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 5: Computer Architecture

• Peer-Assess Unit 4 Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide
• Complete Reading Assignments
• Participate in the discussion forum (Post, Comment and Rate)
• Complete and submit Unit 5 Assignment
• Watch the Optional Video Lectures
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self- Quiz

Unit 6: Machine Language

• Peer-Assess Unit 5 Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide
• Complete Reading Assignments
• Participate in the discussion forum (Post, Comment and Rate)
• Complete and submit Unit 6 Assignment
• Watch the Optional Video Lectures
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Graded Quiz

Unit 7: Assembler I

• Peer-Assess Unit 6 Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide
• Complete Reading Assignments
• Participate in the discussion forum (Post, Comment and Rate)
• Complete and submit Unit 7 assignments
• Watch the Optional Video Lectures
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self- Quiz

Unit 8: Assembler II

• Peer-Assess Unit 7 Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide
• Complete Reading Assignments
• Participate in the discussion forum (Post, Comment and Rate)
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
  Take the Self- Quiz
• Read the Unit 9 Learning Guide carefully for instructions on the Final Exam
• Take the Review Quiz

Unit 9: Course Review and Final Exam

• Read the Learning Guide and take the Review Quiz, if you haven't already done so
• Prepare for, take, and submit the Final Exam
• The Final Exam will take place during the Thursday and Sunday of Week/Unit 9 (UoPeople time); exact dates, times, and other details will be provided accordingly by your instructor

Course Requirements

Assignments and Assessment Forms

Some units in this course require that you complete a Written Assignment. You are required to submit your assignments by the indicated deadlines and, in addition, to peer assess three (3) of your classmates’ assignments according to the instructions found in the Assessment Form, which is provided to you during the following week. During this peer assessment period, you are expected to provide details in the feedback section of the Assessment Form, indicating why you awarded the grade that you did to your peer. Failure to submit Written Assignments and/or Assessment Forms may result in failure of the course.

Discussion Assignments and Response Posts/Ratings

Some units in this course require that you complete a Discussion Assignment. You are required to develop and post a substantive response to the Discussion Assignment in the Discussion Forum. A substantive response is one that fully answers the question that has been posed by the instructor. In addition, you must extend the discussion by responding to at least three (3) of your peers’ postings in the Discussion Forum and by rating their posts. Instructions for proper posting and rating are provided inside the Discussion Forum for each week. Discussion Forums are only active for each current and relevant learning week, so it is not possible to contribute to the forum once the learning week has come to an end. Failure to participate in the Discussion Assignment by posting in the Discussion Forum and responding to peers as required may result in failure of the course.
 
Learning Journal

Your instructor may choose to assign specific topics and/or relevant questions as a weekly Learning Journal entry for you to complete, but you are still encouraged to also use it to document your activities, record questions/problems you may have encountered, reflect on the learning process, and draft answers for other course assignments. The Learning Journal must be updated on a weekly basis because its entries will be assessed by your instructor directly as a part of your final grade. The Learning Journal will only be seen by your instructor.

Quizzes

This course will contain three types of quizzes – the Self-Quiz, the Graded Quiz, and the Review Quiz. These quizzes may contain multiple-choice, true/false, or short answer questions. The results of the Self-Quiz will not count towards your final grade. However, it is highly recommended that you complete the Self-Quiz to ensure that you have adequately understood the course materials. Along with the Reading Assignments, the results of the Self-Quiz should be used as part of an iterative learning process, to thoroughly cover and test your understanding of course material. You should use the results of your Self-Quiz as a guide to go back and review relevant sections of the Reading Assignments. Likewise, the Review Quiz will not count towards your final grade, but should also be used to assist you in a comprehensive review and full understanding of all course material, in preparation for your Final Exam. Lastly, the results of the Graded Quiz will count towards your final grade. 

Final Exam 

The Final Exam will take place during the Thursday and Sunday of Week/Unit 9, following the completion of eight units of work. The format of the Final Exam is similar to that of the quizzes and may contain a combination of different question types. You will have one attempt to take the exam, and it will be graded electronically. Specific instructions on how to prepare for and take the Final Exam will be provided during Week 8 (located inside the Unit 9 Learning Guide). Final Exams must be taken without the use of course learning materials (both those inside and outside the course). If particular materials are allowed for use during the exam, these will be noted in the exam’s instructions.

Course Forum

The Course Forum is the place to raise issues and questions relating to the course. It is regularly monitored by the instructors and is a good place to meet fellow students taking the same course. While it is not required to participate in the Course Forum, it is highly recommended.

Course Policies:

Grading Components and Weights

Each graded component of the course will contribute some percentage to the final grading scale, as indicated here:

Grading Scale

This course will follow the standard 100-point grading scale defined by the University of the People, as indicated here:

Grade Appeal

If you believe that the final grade you received for a course is erroneous, unjust, or unfair, please contact your course instructor. This must be done within seven days of the posted final grade. For more information on this topic, please review the Grade Appeal Procedure in the University Catalog.

Participation

Non-participation is characterized by lack of any assignment submissions, inadequate contributions to the Discussion Forums, and/or lack of peer feedback to Discussion/Written Assignments. Also, please note the following important points about course participation:

• Assignments must be submitted on or before the specified deadline. A course timeline is provided in the course schedule, and the instructor will specify deadlines for each assignment.
• Any student showing non-participation for two weeks (consecutive or non-consecutive) is likely to automatically fail the course.
• Occasionally there may be a legitimate reason for submitting an assignment late. Most of the time, late assignments will not be accepted and there will be no make-up assignments.
• All students are obligated to inform their instructor in advance of any known absences which may result in their non-participation.

Academic Honesty and Integrity

When you submit any work that requires research and writing, it is essential to cite and reference all source material. Failure to properly acknowledge your sources is known as “plagiarism” – which is effectively passing off an individual’s words or ideas as your own. University of the People adheres to a strict policy of academic honesty and integrity. Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in sanctions by the University, including dismissal from the University or course failure. For more information on this topic, please review the Academic Integrity Policy in the University Catalog.

Unless otherwise stated, any materials cited in this course should be referenced using the style guidelines established by the American Psychological Association (APA). The APA format is widely used in colleges and universities across the world and is one of several style and citation formats required for publication in professional and academic journals. Purdue University’s Online Writing LAB (OWL) is a free website that provides excellent information and resources for understanding and using the APA format and style. The OWL website can be accessed here: 

Purdue Online Writing Lab. (n.d.). APA style introduction. Purdue University. https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_style_introduction.html

Code of Conduct

University of the People expects that students conduct themselves in a respectful, collaborative, and honest manner at all times. Harassment, threatening behavior, or deliberate embarrassment of others will not be permitted. Any conduct that interferes with the quality of the educational experience is not allowed and may result in disciplinary action, such as course failure, probation, suspension, or dismissal. For more information on this topic, please review the Code of Conduct Policy in the University Catalog.

CS 1105 Digital Electronics & Computer Architecture

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CS 1111 Introduction to computer Science

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CS 2203 Databases 1

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CS 2204 Communications and Networking

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CS 2205 Web Programming 1

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CS 2301 Operating Systems 1

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CS 2401 Software Engineering 1

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CS 3303 Data Structures

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CS 3304 Analysis of Algorithms

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CS 3305 Web Programming 2

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CS 3306 Databases 2

CS 3306: Databases 2

Syllabus

Prerequisites: CS 2203: Databases 1.

Course Description: This course will cover server database management, configuration and administration, security mechanisms, backup and recovery; transact SQL Programming, and an introduction to database web-application development and security.

Required Textbook and Materials: UoPeople courses use open educational resources (OER) and other materials specifically donated to the University with free permissions for educational use. Therefore, students are not required to purchase any textbooks or sign up for any websites that have a cost associated with them. The main required textbooks for this course are listed below, and can be readily accessed using the provided links. There may be additional required/recommended readings, supplemental materials, or other resources and websites necessary for lessons; these will be provided for you in the course's General Information and Forums area, and throughout the term via the weekly course Unit areas and the Learning Guides.

• Sharma, N., Perniu, L., Chong, R.F., Iyer, A., Nandan, C., Mitea, A.C., Nonvinkere, M., & Danubianu, M. (2010). Database Fundamentals (1st ed.). Markham, ON: IBM Corporation. Available at https://my.uopeople.edu/pluginfile.php/57436/mod_book/chapter/37620/DatabaseFund.pdf
  
  
• Silberschatz, A., Korth, H.F., & Sudarshan, S. (2001). Database System Concepts (4th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. Available at Database System Concepts 4th Edition By Silberschatz-Korth-Sudarshan.pdf

• Din, A.I. (1994). Structured Query Language (SQL): A Practical Introduction. Manchester, UK: NCC Blackwell. Available at https://db.suvenconsultants.com/downloads/SQL-A-Practical-Introduction.pdf
  
  
• Simpson, B. & Toussi, F. (Eds.). (2013). HyperSQL User Guide. The HSQL Development Group. Available at https://my.uopeople.edu/pluginfile.php/57436/mod_book/chapter/37620/HyperSQLUserGuide.pdf

• HyperSQL website by The HSQL Development Group. Available at http://hsqldb.org/

Software Requirements/Installation: In this course, we will be learning about database systems and will be conducting database lab exercises.  The course has been designed so that it can be completed using freely available open source tools including:

OpenOffice Base Version 3.3.0 (or current version) – The database included in the OpenOffice suite.  OpenOffice Base uses the HSQLDB database engine, which is compliant with the ANSI SQL-92 and the ANSI SQL-2008 specifications.  The open office suite can be downloaded at the following url: http://www.openoffice.org/download/

Dia version 0.97.2 – The Dia (diagram editor) application provides a free open source tool that can be used to create diagrams including flowcharts and the Entity Relationship diagrams required in this course.  Dia can be downloaded from the following url: http://dia-installer.de/download/index.html.en

You also have a choice to use any other relational database system that supports ANSI SQL such as DB2-Express-c, which is the database developed by IBM and used in examples within the book. You can also use MySQL. If you opt to use DB2 Express, Oracle, or MySQL on your personal computer they can be accessed at the following URLs:

DB2 Express-c Installation Download: http://www-01.ibm.com/software/data/db2/express-c/download.html

MySQL for Windows: http://www.mysql.com/downloads/mysql/

Oracle Express 11 Release 2 for Windows or Linux: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/products/express-edition/downloads/index.html

Assignment Format Requirements: This course will require that the student prepare and submit assignments to be subjected to a peer review and assessment process.  To ensure that all peer assessors can properly view any assignment, this course requires the following file formats and associated technology tools to be used.   

For all text-based assignment submissions, the following and ONLY the following text document formats will be acceptable:

• Word 95/2000 or RTF (rich text format) formats which are supported by the following:
• Microsoft Office
• Open Office (http://www.openoffice.org)
• StarOffice (http://www.staroffice.com/)
• Google Docs (https://docs.google.com)
• Zoho (http://www.zoho.com/productivity-apps.html)

For spreadsheet data the standard Excel 97/2000/XP format is acceptable and supported by the following apps:

• Microsoft Office
• Open Office (http://www.openoffice.org)
• StarOffice (http://www.staroffice.com/)
• Google Docs (https://docs.google.com)
• Zoho (http://www.zoho.com/productivity-apps.html)

For any graphics, pictures, charts, or figures the grahics objects should be placed within either a text document (as specified above) or using a presentation format that is compatible with Microsoft Powerpoint 97/2000/XP which is supported by the following apps:

• Microsoft Office
• Open Office (http://www.openoffice.org)
• StarOffice (http://www.staroffice.com/)
• Google Docs (https://docs.google.com)
• Zoho (http://www.zoho.com/productivity-apps.html)

Each of the preceding office applications can be used.  The OpenOffice application is the standard and recommended application for the University of the People.  When using OpenOffice, make sure that you set the default format to a Microsoft Office 97/2000/XP compatible format.

For students who cannot install OpenOffice on their computer it is recommended that they use one of free web-based applications such as Zoho or GoogleDocs.  

For students who are using mobile devices there are a number of free office compatible apps including:

• Kingsoft Office
• Documents to Go
• OfficeSuite
• OliveOffice
• SmartOffice Lite and others

This course also requires a graphics tool to create entity relationship (ER) diagrams.  The recommended tool is the Dia Diagram Editor (http://dia-installer.de/). 

When using Dia make sure to export drawings as jpeg image files and then insert them either into a presentation or text document using one of the tools defined above.  

When creating the SQL assignments make sure that you submit a text document that contains your SQL statements.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

By the end of this course students will be able to:

1. Examine server database management and its attributes
2. Distinguish between configuration and administration of database systems
3. Describe database security mechanisms used to protect data
4. Understand backup and recovery procedures and apply to an active database
5. Apply transact SQL Programming to solve applied business problems
6. Describe database web-application development.
7. Apply Hyper Structured Query Language (SQL) statements to manipulate both data structures and data within a database system

Course Schedule and Topics: This course will cover the following topics in eight learning sessions, with one Unit per week. The Final Exam will take place during Week/Unit 9 (UoPeople time).

Week 1: Unit 1 - Introduction to Data models

Week 2: Unit 2 -Transaction Management

Week 3: Unit 3 - Application Development and Admin

Week 4: Unit 4 - Security Mechanisms

Week 5: Unit 5 - Backup and Recovery

Week 6: Unit 6 -Transact SQL Programming

Week 7: Unit 7 -Database Web-Application Development

Week 8: Unit 8 -Technology trends and databases

Week 9: Unit 9 -Course Review and Final Exam

Learning Guide: The following is an outline of how this course will be conducted, with suggested best practices for students.

Unit 1: Principles: Introduction to Data models

• Read the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 2: Principles: Transaction Management

• Peer assess Unit 1 Written Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 3: Application Development and Admin

• Peer assess Unit 2 Written Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz
• Take the Graded Quiz

Unit 4: Security Mechanisms

• Read the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 5: Backup and Recovery

• Peer assess Unit 4 Written Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 6: Transact SQL Programming

• Peer assess Unit 5 Written Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz
• Take the Graded Quiz

Unit 7: Database Web-Application Development

• Read the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 8: Technology trends and databases

• Peer assess Unit 7 Written Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and Submit the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz
• Read the Unit 9 Learning Guide carefully for instructions on the Final Exam
• Take the Review Quiz

Unit 9: Course Review and Final Exam

• Read the Learning Guide and take the Review Quiz, if you haven't already done so
• Prepare for, take, and submit the Final Exam
• The Final Exam will take place during Week/Unit 9 (UoPeople time); exact dates, times, and other details will be provided accordingly by your instructor

Course Requirements:

Written Assignments & Assessment Forms
Some units in this course require that you complete a Written Assignment. You are required to submit your assignments by the indicated deadlines and, in addition, to peer assess three (3) of your classmates’ assignments according to the instructions found in the Assessment Form, which is provided to you during the following week. During this peer assessment period, you are expected to provide details in the feedback section of the Assessment Form, indicating why you awarded the grade that you did to your peer. Failure to submit Written Assignments and/or Assessment Forms may result in failure of the course.

Discussion Assignments & Response Posts/Ratings
Some units in this course require that you complete a Discussion Assignment. You are required to develop and post a substantive response to the Discussion Assignment in the Discussion Forum. A substantive response is one that fully answers the question that has been posed by the instructor. In addition, you must extend the discussion by responding to at least three (3) of your peers’ postings in the Discussion Forum and by rating their posts. Instructions for proper posting and rating are provided inside the Discussion Forum for each week. Discussion Forums are only active for each current and relevant learning week, so it is not possible to contribute to the forum once the learning week has come to an end. Failure to participate in the Discussion Assignment by posting in the Discussion Forum and responding to peers as required may result in failure of the course.

Learning Journal
Your instructor may choose to assign specific topics and/or relevant questions as a weekly Learning Journal entry for you to complete, but you are still encouraged to also use it to document your activities, record questions/problems you may have encountered, reflect on the learning process, and draft answers for other course assignments. The Learning Journal must be updated on a weekly basis, because its entries will be assessed by your instructor directly as a part of your final grade. The Learning Journal will only be seen by your instructor.

Quizzes
This course will contain three types of quizzes – the Self-Quiz, the Graded Quiz, and the Review Quiz. These quizzes may contain multiple choice, true/false, or short answer questions. The results of the Self-Quiz will not count towards your final grade. However, it is highly recommended that you complete the Self-Quiz to ensure that you have adequately understood the course materials. Along with the Reading Assignments, the results of the Self-Quiz should be used as part of an iterative learning process, to thoroughly cover and test your understanding of course material. You should use the results of your Self-Quiz as a guide to go back and review relevant sections of the Reading Assignments. Likewise, the Review Quiz will not count towards your final grade, but should also be used to assist you in a comprehensive review and full understanding of all course material, in preparation for your Final Exam. Lastly, the results of the Graded Quiz will count towards your final grade. 

Final Exam
The Final Exam will take place during the Thursday and Sunday of Week/Unit 9, following the completion of eight units of work. The format of the Final Exam is similar to that of the quizzes, and may contain a combination of different question types. You will have one attempt to take the exam, and it will be graded electronically. Specific instructions on how to prepare for and take the Final Exam will be provided during Week 8 (located inside the Unit 9 Learning Guide). Final Exams must be taken without the use of course learning materials (both those inside and outside the course). If particular materials are allowed for use during the exam, these will be noted in the exam’s instructions.

The Final Exam for this course must be done under the supervision of a proctor. Since you already secured your proctor before registering for this course, this is a reminder that you should coordinate with him/her before you take the exam. As a reminder, students are required to successfully complete proctored exams spaced throughout their program of study at UoPeople, in order to verify the student’s identity in confirming a degree and diploma upon graduation.

Course Forum
The Course Forum is the place to raise issues and questions relating to the course. It is regularly monitored by the instructors, and is a good place to meet fellow students taking the same course. While it is not required to participate in the Course Forum, it is highly recommended.

Course Policies

Grading Components and Weights
Each graded component of the course will contribute some percentage to the final grading scale, as indicated here:

Grading Scale
This course will follow the standard 100-point grading scale defined by the University of the People, as indicated here:

Grade Appeal
If you believe that the final grade you received for a course is erroneous, unjust, or unfair, please contact your course instructor. This must be done within seven days of the posted final grade. For more information on this topic, please review the Grade Appeal Procedure in the University Catalog.

Participation
Non-participation is characterized by lack of any assignment submissions, inadequate contributions to the Discussion Forums, and/or lack of peer feedback to Discussion/Written Assignments. Also, please note the following important points about course participation:

• Assignments must be submitted on or before the specified deadline. A course timeline is provided in the course schedule, and the instructor will specify deadlines for each assignment.
• Any student showing non-participation for two weeks (consecutive or non-consecutive) is likely to automatically fail the course.
• Occasionally there may be a legitimate reason for submitting an assignment late. Most of the time, late assignments will not be accepted and there will be no make-up assignments.
• All students are obligated to inform their instructor in advance of any known absences which may result in their non-participation.

Academic Honesty and Integrity
When you submit any work that requires research and writing, it is essential to cite and reference all source material. Failure to properly acknowledge your sources is known as “plagiarism” – which is effectively passing off an individual’s words or ideas as your own. University of the People adheres to a strict policy of academic honesty and integrity. Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in sanctions by the University, including dismissal from the University or course failure. For more information on this topic, please review the Academic Integrity Policy in the University Catalog.

Unless otherwise stated, any materials cited in this course should be referenced using the style guidelines established by the American Psychological Association (APA). The APA format is widely used in colleges and universities across the world and is one of several style and citation formats required for publication in professional and academic journals. Purdue University’s Online Writing LAB (OWL) is a free website that provides excellent information and resources for understanding and using the APA format and style. The OWL website can be accessed here: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/purdue_owl.html

Code of Conduct
University of the People expects that students conduct themselves in a respectful, collaborative, and honest manner at all times. Harassment, threatening behavior, or deliberate embarrassment of others will not be permitted. Any conduct that interferes with the quality of the educational experience is not allowed and may result in disciplinary action, such as course failure, probation, suspension, or dismissal. For more information on this topic, please review the Code of Conduct Policy in the University Catalog.

CS 3340 Systems and Application Security

Please click here to download the course syllabus. The syllabus contains important information about the course structure, schedule, policies, and expectations. We recommend downloading and saving a copy for your reference throughout the course. 

CS 3307 Operating Systems 2

CS 3307: OPERATING SYSTEMS - II

Credit: 3

Prerequisites: CS 2301: OPERATING SYSTEMS - I

Course Description: 

This course builds on principles learned in Operating Systems 1 to approach complex computer operating system topics such as networks, parallel computing, remote procedure call, concurrency, transactions, shared memory, message passing, scale, naming, and security including UNIX/Linux.

Required Textbook and Materials: UoPeople courses use open educational resources (OER) and other materials specifically donated to the University with free permissions for educational use. Therefore, students are not required to purchase any textbooks or sign up for any websites that have a cost associated with them. The main required textbooks for this course are listed below, and can be readily accessed using the provided links. There may be additionally required/recommended readings, supplemental materials, or other resources and websites necessary for lessons; these will be provided for you in the course's General Information and Forums area, and throughout the term via the weekly course Unit areas and the Learning Guides.

• This course does not contain a main textbook; resources to all required reading will be provided in the course Learning Guide for each week.
  

Software Requirements/Installation:

OS

Microsoft Windows 11/10 or MacOS or Linux Operating system. 

RAM

A minimum of 8GB RAM, 16-32GB RAM preferred.

Storage

SSD/HDD with a minimum capacity of 128 GB or more. 

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

By the end of this course students will be able to:

1. Identify and analyze the evolution of operating systems
   
2. Identify and describe the components of operating systems
3. Identify and analyze the basic functions of modern operating systems
4. Identify and describe the tradeoffs required in operating system design
5. Describe the major differences between operating systems such as distributed, single and client server
6. Identify and describe the security controls required for modern operating systems

Course Schedule and Topics: This course will cover the following topics in eight learning sessions, with one Unit per week. The Final Exam will take place during Week/Unit 9 (UoPeople time).

Week 1: Unit 1 - Modern Operating Systems

Week 2: Unit 2 - Parallel Computing and Concurrency

Week 3: Unit 3 - Memory and File Structure

Week 4: Unit 4 - File Handling

Week 5: Unit 5 - File Processing

Week 6: Unit 6 - Command Shells and Control

Week 7: Unit 7 - Operating System Utilities

Week 8: Unit 8 - Graphical User Interfaces

Week 9: Unit 9 - Course Review and Final Exam

Learning Guide: The following is an outline of how this course will be conducted, with suggested best practices for students.

Unit 1: Modern Operating Systems

• Read through the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
  
• Complete the Discussion Assignment by posting in the Discussion Forum
• Respond to three of your fellow classmates’ posts in the Discussion Forum
• Complete and submit the Learning Journal
• Take and submit the Self-Quiz

Unit 2: Parallel Computing and Concurrency

• Read through the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
  
• Complete the Discussion Assignment by posting in the Discussion Forum
• Respond to three of your fellow classmates’ posts in the Discussion Forum
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment 
• Complete and submit the Learning Journal  
• Take and submit the Self-Quiz

Unit 3: Memory and File Structure

• Peer assess Unit 2 Written Assignment
  
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Complete the Discussion Assignment by posting in the Discussion Forum
• Respond to three of your fellow classmates’ posts in the Discussion Forum
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Take the Self-Quiz
• Take the Graded Quiz

Unit 4: File Handling

• Peer assess Unit 3 Written Assignment
  
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Complete the Discussion Assignment by posting in the Discussion Forum
• Respond to three of your fellow classmates’ posts in the Discussion Forum
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Complete and submit the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 5: File Processing

• Peer assess Unit 4 Written Assignment
  
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Complete the Discussion Assignment by posting in the Discussion Forum
• Respond to three of your fellow classmates’ posts in the Discussion Forum
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Complete and submit the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 6: Command Shells and Control

• Peer assess Unit 5 Written Assignment
  
• Read through the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
• Complete the Discussion Assignment by posting in the Discussion Forum
• Respond to three of your fellow classmates’ posts in the Discussion Forum
• Complete and submit the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz
• Take the Graded Quiz

Unit 7: Operating System Utilities

• Read through the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
  
• Complete the Discussion Assignment by posting in the Discussion Forum
• Respond to three of your fellow classmates’ posts in the Discussion Forum
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment 
• Complete and submit the Learning Journal  
• Take and submit the Self-Quiz

Unit 8: Graphical User Interfaces

• Peer assess Unit 7 Written Assignment
  
• Read through the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
• Complete the Discussion Assignment by posting in the Discussion Forum
• Respond to three of your fellow classmates’ posts in the Discussion Forum
• Complete and submit the Learning Journal  
• Take and submit the Self-Quiz
• Read the Unit 9 Learning Guide carefully for instructions on the Final Exam

Unit 9: Course Review and Final Exam

• Read the Learning Guide and take the Review Quiz
• Prepare for, take, and submit the Final Exam
• The Final Exam will take place during the Thursday and Sunday of Week/Unit 9 (UoPeople time); exact dates, times, and other details will be provided accordingly by your instructor

Course Requirements:

Discussion Assignments & Response Posts/Ratings
Some units in this course require that you complete a Discussion Assignment. You are required to develop and post a substantive response to the Discussion Assignment in the Discussion Forum. A substantive response is one that fully answers the question that has been posted by the instructor. In addition, you must extend the discussion by responding to at least three (3) of your peers’ postings in the Discussion Forum and by rating their posts. Instructions for proper posting and rating (out of a 10 point scale) are provided inside the Discussion Forum for each week. Discussion Forums are only active for each current and relevant learning week, so it is not possible to contribute to the forum once the learning week has come to an end. Failure to participate in the Discussion Assignment by posting in the Discussion Forum and responding to peers as required may result in failure of the course.

Written Assignments & Assessment Forms
Some units in this course require that you complete a Written Assignment. You are required to submit your assignments by the indicated deadlines and, in addition, to peer assess three (3) of your classmates’ assignments according to the instructions found in the Assessment Form, which is provided to you during the following week. During this peer assessment period, you are expected to provide details in the feedback section of the Assessment Form, indicating why you awarded the grade that you did to your peer. Please note that each assignment grade is comprised of a combination of your submission (90%) and your peer assessments (10%). Failure to submit Written Assignments and/or Assessment Forms may result in failure of the course.

Learning Journals
Your instructor may choose to assign specific topics and/or relevant questions as a weekly Learning Journal entry for you to complete, but you are still encouraged to also use it to document your activities, record questions/problems you may have encountered, reflect on the learning process, and draft answers for other course assignments. The Learning Journal must be updated on a weekly basis, because its entries will be assessed by your instructor directly as a part of your final grade. The Learning Journal will only be seen by your instructor.

Quizzes
This course will contain three types of quizzes – the Self-Quiz, the Graded Quiz, and the Review Quiz. These quizzes may contain multiple-choice, true/false, or short answer questions. The results of the Self-Quiz will not count towards your final grade. However, it is highly recommended that you complete the Self-Quiz to ensure that you have adequately understood the course materials. Along with the Reading Assignments, the results of the Self-Quiz should be used as part of an iterative learning process, to thoroughly cover and test your understanding of course material. You should use the results of your Self-Quiz as a guide to go back and review relevant sections of the Reading Assignments. Likewise, the Review Quiz will not count towards your final grade, but should also be used to assist you in a comprehensive review and full understanding of all course material, in preparation for your Final Exam. Lastly, the results of the Graded Quiz will count towards your final grade. Specific instructions on the format and content of the Graded Quiz will be provided by your instructor.

Final Exam

The Final Exam will take place during the Thursday and Sunday of Week/Unit 9, following the completion of eight units of work. The format of the Final Exam is similar to that of the quizzes, and may contain a combination of different question types. You will have one attempt to take the exam, and it will be graded electronically. Specific instructions on how to prepare for and take the Final Exam will be provided during Week 8 (located inside the Unit 9 Learning Guide). Final Exams must be taken without the use of course learning materials (both those inside and outside the course). If particular materials are allowed for use during the exam, these will be noted in the exam’s instructions.

The Final Exam for this course must be done under the supervision of a proctor. Since you already secured your proctor before registering for this course, this is a reminder that you should coordinate with him/her before you take the exam. As a reminder, students are required to successfully complete proctored exams spaced throughout their program of study at UoPeople, in order to verify the student’s identity in confirming a degree and diploma upon graduation.

Course Forum

The Course Forum is the place to raise issues and questions relating to the course. It is regularly monitored by the instructors and is a good place to meet fellow students taking the same course. While it is not required to participate in the Course Forum, it is highly recommended.

Course Policies:

Grading Components and Weights
Each graded component of the course will contribute some percentage to the final grading scale, as indicated here:

Grading Scale
This course will follow the standard 100-point grading scale defined by the University of the People, as indicated here:

Grade Appeal
If you believe that the final grade you received for a course is erroneous, unjust, or unfair, please contact your course instructor. This must be done within seven days of the posted final grade. For more information on this topic, please review the Grade Appeal Procedure in the University Catalog.

Participation
Non-participation is characterized by lack of any assignment submissions, inadequate contributions to the Discussion Forums, and/or lack of peer feedback to Discussion/Written Assignments. Also, please note the following important points about course participation:

• Assignments must be submitted on or before the specified deadline. A course timeline is provided in the course schedule, and the instructor will specify deadlines for each assignment.
• Any student showing non-participation for two weeks (consecutive or non-consecutive) is likely to automatically fail the course.
• Occasionally there may be a legitimate reason for submitting an assignment late. Most of the time, late assignments will not be accepted and there will be no make-up assignments.
• All students are obligated to inform their instructor in advance of any known absences which may result in their non-participation.

Academic Honesty and Integrity
When you submit any work that requires research and writing, it is essential to cite and reference all source material. Failure to properly acknowledge your sources is known as “plagiarism” – which is effectively passing off an individual’s words or ideas as your own. University of the People adheres to a strict policy of academic honesty and integrity. Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in sanctions by the University, including dismissal from the University or course failure. For more information on this topic, please review the Academic Integrity Policy in the University Catalog.

Any materials cited in this course should be referenced using the style guidelines established by the American Psychological Association (APA). The APA format is widely used in colleges and universities across the world and is one of several style and citation formats required for publication in professional and academic journals. Refer to the UoPeople APA Tutorials in the LRC for help with APA citations.

Code of Conduct
University of the People expects that students conduct themselves in a respectful, collaborative, and honest manner at all times. Harassment, threatening behavior, or deliberate embarrassment of others will not be permitted. Any conduct that interferes with the quality of the educational experience is not allowed and may result in disciplinary action, such as course failure, probation, suspension, or dismissal. For more information on this topic, please review the Code of Conduct Policy in the University Catalog.

Submitting Assignments

Please note that accepted formats for assignments are Microsoft compatible format, PDF, or any other file format that is clearly specified in the course and activity instructions. These files should not be password-protected. Additionally, unless otherwise stated in assignment instructions, screenshots of computer coding, mathematical formulas or images with sentence structures (typed or in handwriting) are not allowed when you submit your assignments in this course. 

CS 3308 Information Retrieval

CS 3308: Information Retrieval

Syllabus

Prerequisites: CS 3303: Data Structures

Course Description: This course introduces the fundamental concepts of information retrieval (IR) systems.  Information Retrieval systems are systems that provide the ability to search for and find specific data or information within a collection.  Although there are many implementations of IR technology, web search engines such as Google.com, Altavista.com, bing.com, and ask.com are all examples of IR technology applied to content in the world wide web.

Required Textbook and Materials: UoPeople courses use open educational resources (OER) and other materials specifically donated to the University with free permissions for educational use. Therefore, students are not required to purchase any textbooks or sign up for any websites that have a cost associated with them. The main required textbook for this course is listed below and can be readily accessed using the provided link. There may be additional required/recommended readings, supplemental materials, or other resources and websites necessary for lessons; these will be provided for you in the course's General Information and Forums area, and throughout the term via the weekly course Unit areas and the Learning Guides.

• Manning, C.D., Raghaven, P., & Schütze, H. (2009). An Introduction to Information Retrieval (Online ed.). Cambridge, MA: Cambridge University Press. Available at http://nlp.stanford.edu/IR-book/information-retrieval-book.html

Many of the optional video lectures (*please note that unit 6 does not have video lectures*) in this course take advantage of  or have adapted the slides created for the Stanford University Information Retrieval course and which have been posted online at the following URL:  http://www.stanford.edu/class/cs276/ We thankfully acknowledge the work of Pandu Nayak and Prabhakar Raghaven which they made available from the textbook's web site. http://nlp.stanford.edu/IR-book/information-retrieval-book.html

Software Requirements/Installation: The information retrieval (IR) course provides learning experiences that address both the theory and practice of information retrieval systems. As part of this course, students will learn fundamental and critical theories of information retrieval and put those theories into practice by constructing elements of an information retrieval system. Students will be required to construct a parser, indexer, and search interface using the Python language.

For these programming assignments, you must download and install the appropriate Python interpreter for your computer and operating system. Versions of the software are available for Windows (XP, Vista, Windows7), Linux distributions, and Mac OS.  Most popular distributions of Linux will either include Python or will provide an installation option for it in the software management utility.

You can find available downloads for Python v2.7.x at the following URL: http://www.python.org/download/

Installation is relatively straightforward. Follow the prompts when installing. Further information is available in the documentation section located here: http://docs.python.org/

Instructions to install and configure Python can be found in the Python setup and usage section of this page.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

By the end of this course students will be able to:

1. Explain fundamental concepts and theories of information retrieval.
2. Differentiate between and apply index compression and search effectiveness techniques.
3. Compute weights and scores of documents within an IR system.
4. Determine the effectiveness of an information retrieval system using a known document corpus.
5. Construct a complete information retrieval system.
6. Construct a web search system by integrating indexer, search engine, and web crawler (spider) components.

Course Schedule and Topics: This course will cover the following topics in eight learning sessions, with one Unit per week. The Final Exam will take place during Week/Unit 9 (UoPeople time).

Week 1: Unit 1 - Introduction to IR, Boolean Retrieval, and Terms and Postings (Chapters 1 & 2)

Week 2: Unit 2 - Dictionaries and Index Construction (Chapters 3 & 4)

Week 3: Unit 3 - Index Compression (Chapter 5)

Week 4: Unit 4 - Scoring, Term Weighting, and the Vector Space Model (Chapter 6)

Week 5: Unit 5 - Scoring and Ranking in a Complete Search System (Chapter 7)

Week 6: Unit 6 - Evaluation in Information Retrieval (Chapter 8)

Week 7: Unit 7 - Introduction to Web Search (Chapter 19)

Week 8: Unit 8 - Web Crawling (Chapter 20 & 21)

Week 9: Unit 9 - Course Review and Final Exam

Learning Guide: The following is an outline of how this course will be conducted, with suggested best practices for students.

Unit 1: Introduction to IR, Boolean Retrieval, and Terms and Postings (Chapters 1 & 2)

• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 2: Dictionaries and Index Construction (Chapters 3 & 4)

• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Complete and submit the programming Assignment
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 3: Index Compression (Chapter 5)

• Peer assess Unit 2 Programming Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 4: Scoring, Term Weighting, and the Vector Space Model (Chapter 6)

• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Programming Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 5: Scoring and Ranking in a Complete Search System (Chapter 7)

• Peer assess Unit 4 Programming Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Programming Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz
• Take the Graded Quiz

Unit 6: Evaluation in Information Retrieval (Chapter 8)

• Peer assess Unit 5 Programming Assignment
  
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 7: Introduction to Web Search (Chapter 19)

• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Programming Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 8: Web Crawling (Chapter 20 & 21)

• Peer assess Unit 7 Programming Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete the Programming Assignment (non-graded)
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Read the Unit 9 Learning Guide carefully for instructions on the Final Exam
• Take the Review Quiz

Unit 9: Course Review and Final Exam

• Read the Learning Guide and take the Review Quiz, if you haven't already done so
• Prepare for, take, and submit the Final Exam
• The Final Exam will take place during Week/Unit 9 (UoPeople time); exact dates, times, and other details will be provided accordingly by your instructor

Course Requirements:

Programming Assignments & Assessment Forms
By the end of this course, you will have built a single cumulative Programming project. This project will be due in four parts throughout the course as Programming Assignments and Assessment Forms. You are required to submit your assignments by the indicated deadlines and, in addition, to peer assess three (3) of your classmates’ assignments according to the instructions found in the Assessment Form, which is provided to you during the following week. During this peer assessment period, you are expected to provide details in the feedback section of the Assessment Form, indicating why you awarded the grade that you did to your peer. Failure to submit Programming Assignments and/or Assessment Forms may result in failure of the course.

The culminating project you will be working towards with these assignments is developing an information retrieval system. Your information retrieval system will have four main components a parser, an indexer, a search engine, and a web crawler.

Indexer Part 1 – In this assignment, you will construct a process that will generate an inverted index.  You will tokenize the contents of a corpus that contains over 11,000 Reuters articles and store your index to disk in a format that will enable fast search retrieval.  You will have 2 weeks to complete this assignment.

Indexer Part 2 – In this assignment, you will enhance your indexer process by incorporating a stop words functionality, term editing, a porter stemmer, and you will calculate and store tf-idft,d weighting for each unique combination of term and document in the index.  You will have 1 week to complete this assignment.

Search Engine – In this assignment you will develop a basic search engine that will enable the user of the process to enter one or more search terms and the process will extract all documents from the index that contain all of the search terms, calculate the cosine similarity between each document and the query and 20 documents with the highest cosine similarity.  You will have 1 week to complete this assignment.

Web Crawler – In this assignment, you will enhance a basic web crawler which you will point at a web URL and your web crawler process must tokenize each web page and populate the inverted index. 

You will be required to use the functionality of the indexer that you created in the first two assignments and integrate it into a basic web crawler.   Your search engine must be able to search the inverted index created by your web crawler.  You will have 1  week to complete this assignment.

Discussion Assignments & Response Posts/Ratings
Some units in this course require that you complete a Discussion Assignment. You are required to develop and post a substantive response to the Discussion Assignment in the Discussion Forum. A substantive response is one that fully answers the question that has been posed by the instructor. In addition, you must extend the discussion by responding to at least three (3) of your peers’ postings in the Discussion Forum and by rating their posts. Instructions for proper posting and rating are provided inside the Discussion Forum for each week. Discussion Forums are only active for each current and relevant learning week, so it is not possible to contribute to the forum once the learning week has come to an end. Failure to participate in the Discussion Assignment by posting in the Discussion Forum and responding to peers as required may result in failure of the course.

Learning Journal
Your instructor may choose to assign specific topics and/or relevant questions as a weekly Learning Journal entry for you to complete, but you are still encouraged to also use it to document your activities, record questions/problems you may have encountered, reflect on the learning process, and draft answers for other course assignments. The Learning Journal must be updated on a weekly basis because its entries will be assessed by your instructor directly as a part of your final grade. The Learning Journal will only be seen by your instructor.

Quizzes
This course will contain three types of quizzes – the Self-Quiz, the Graded Quiz, and the Review Quiz. These quizzes may contain multiple choice, true/false, or short answer questions. The results of the Self-Quiz will not count towards your final grade. However, it is highly recommended that you complete the Self-Quiz to ensure that you have adequately understood the course materials. Along with the Reading Assignments, the results of the Self-Quiz should be used as part of an iterative learning process, to thoroughly cover and test your understanding of course material. You should use the results of your Self-Quiz as a guide to go back and review relevant sections of the Reading Assignments. Likewise, the Review Quiz will not count towards your final grade, but should also be used to assist you in a comprehensive review and full understanding of all course material, in preparation for your Final Exam. Lastly, the results of the Graded Quiz will count towards your final grade. 

Final Exam
The Final Exam will take place during the Thursday and Sunday of Week/Unit 9, following the completion of eight units of work. The format of the Final Exam is similar to that of the quizzes and may contain a combination of different question types. You will have one attempt to take the exam, and it will be graded electronically. Specific instructions on how to prepare for and take the Final Exam will be provided during Week 8 (located inside the Unit 9 Learning Guide). Final Exams must be taken without the use of course learning materials (both those inside and outside the course). If particular materials are allowed for use during the exam, these will be noted in the exam’s instructions.

Course Forum
The Course Forum is the place to raise issues and questions relating to the course. It is regularly monitored by the instructors and is a good place to meet fellow students taking the same course. While it is not required to participate in the Course Forum, it is highly recommended.

Course Policies:

Grading Components and Weights
Each graded component of the course will contribute some percentage to the final grading scale, as indicated here:

Grading Scale
This course will follow the standard 100-point grading scale defined by the University of the People, as indicated here:

Grade Appeal
If you believe that the final grade you received for a course is erroneous, unjust, or unfair, please contact your course instructor. This must be done within seven days of the posted final grade. For more information on this topic, please review the Grade Appeal Procedure in the University Catalog.

Participation
Non-participation is characterized by lack of any assignment submissions, inadequate contributions to the Discussion Forums, and/or lack of peer feedback to Discussion/Written Assignments. Also, please note the following important points about course participation:

• Assignments must be submitted on or before the specified deadline. A course timeline is provided in the course schedule, and the instructor will specify deadlines for each assignment.
• Any student showing non-participation for two weeks (consecutive or non-consecutive) is likely to automatically fail the course.
• Occasionally there may be a legitimate reason for submitting an assignment late. Most of the time, late assignments will not be accepted and there will be no make-up assignments.
• All students are obligated to inform their instructor in advance of any known absences which may result in their non-participation.

Academic Honesty and Integrity
When you submit any work that requires research and writing, it is essential to cite and reference all source material. Failure to properly acknowledge your sources is known as “plagiarism” – which is effectively passing off an individual’s words or ideas as your own. University of the People adheres to a strict policy of academic honesty and integrity. Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in sanctions by the University, including dismissal from the University or course failure. For more information on this topic, please review the Academic Integrity Policy in the University Catalog.

Unless otherwise stated, any materials cited in this course should be referenced using the style guidelines established by the American Psychological Association (APA). The APA format is widely used in colleges and universities across the world and is one of several style and citation formats required for publication in professional and academic journals. Purdue University’s Online Writing Lab (OWL) is a free website that provides excellent information and resources for understanding and using the APA format and style. The OWL website can be accessed here: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_style_introduction.html

Code of Conduct
University of the People expects that students conduct themselves in a respectful, collaborative, and honest manner at all times. Harassment, threatening behavior, or deliberate embarrassment of others will not be permitted. Any conduct that interferes with the quality of the educational experience is not allowed and may result in disciplinary action, such as course failure, probation, suspension, or dismissal. For more information on this topic, please review the Code of Conduct Policy in the University Catalog.

CS 3440 Big Data

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CS 4402 Comparative Programming Languages

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CS 4403 Software Engineering 2

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CS 4404 Advanced Networking and Data Security

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CS 4405 Mobile Applications

CS4405: Mobile Applications

Syllabus

Prerequisites: CS 2205: Web Programming 1

Course Description: The course explores concepts and issues surrounding development of mobile applications.  It covers various mobile computing platforms, development environments, and design of mobile applications.  Students will use current technology to develop mobile apps.

Required Textbook and Materials: UoPeople courses use open educational resources (OER) and other materials specifically donated to the University with free permissions for educational use. Therefore, students are not required to purchase any textbooks or sign up for any websites that have a cost associated with them. The main required textbooks for this course are listed below, and can be readily accessed using the provided links. There may be additional required/recommended readings, supplemental materials, or other resources and websites necessary for lessons; these will be provided for you in the course's General Information and Forums area, and throughout the term via the weekly course Unit areas and the Learning Guides.

• Murphy, M.L. (2011). The busy coder's guide to android development (v. 3.6). CommonsWare. Available at http://my.uopeople.edu/mod/resource/view.php?id=68225
  
  
• Most units in the course have additional required reading assignments and many have optional reading assignments.  These resources and means to access them will be provided within the unit that they are used in.

Software Requirements/Installation: At the University of the People we strive to provide solutions that minimize the technology requirements of the student.   As such this course is designed to enable the student to complete all assignments using the www.programmr.com service.   This service provides an online Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for developing both Native Android and iOS applications.   Although this course will introduce concepts and topics that span the universe of mobile computing, the development projects and activities will all focus on development for the Android device using the Android SDK.   Students with personal computers that have sufficient capabilities may opt to use Eclipse with the Android SDK as their development environment, however, you should be aware that we will be leveraging the simulation capabilities of the Programr.com site as a way to test and evaluate both our own projects and the projects of our peers because this site will provide single URL access to Android applications and will simulate an Android device.

An option that is available to students with mobile devices that use the Android operating system is the AIDE app which is available in the Google Play app store.  This app provides an android development environment ON Android devices.

The Programmr.com service DOES REQUIRE that your computer have and support Java Applets.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

By the end of this course students will be able to:

1. Describe current mobile environments.
2. Contrast native mobile development with mobile web frameworks.
3. Demonstrate ability to create Android apps
4. Define Android development components.
5. Create Android app with Widgets.
6. Define Java methods and properties.

Course Schedule and Topics: This course will cover the following topics in eight learning sessions, with one Unit per week. The Final Exam will take place during Week/Unit 9 (UoPeople time).

Week 1: Unit 1 - Mobile Platforms and Mobile Interface Design

Week 2: Unit 2 - Introduction to Android Development

Week 3: Unit 3 - Introduction to Mobile Web on Android

Week 4: Unit 4 - Introduction to Java Programming Language

Week 5: Unit 5 - Exploring Java Programming Language

Week 6: Unit 6 - Building Android Applications

Week 7: Unit 7 - Exploring the Building Blocks of Android Applications

Week 8: Unit 8 - Exploring the Building Blocks of Android Applications II

Week 9: Unit 9 - Course Review and Final Exam

Learning Guide: The following is an outline of how this course will be conducted, with suggested best practices for students.

Unit 1: Mobile Platforms and Mobile Interface Design

• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Programming Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 2: Introduction to Android Development

• Peer assess Unit 1 Programming Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Programming Assignment
  
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 3: Introduction to Mobile Web on Android

• Peer assess Unit 2 Programming Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz
• Take the Graded Quiz
  

Unit 4: Introduction to Java Programming Language

• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Learning Activity
  
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 5: Exploring Java Programming Language

• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Learning Activity
  
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 6: Building Android Applications

• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Programming Assignment
• Complete and submit the Learning Activity
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz
• Take the Graded Quiz

 Unit 7: Exploring the Building Blocks of Android Applications

• Peer assess Unit 6 Programming Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Learning Activity
  
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 8: Exploring the Building Blocks of Android Applications II

• Peer assess Unit 7 Prgramming Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Learning Activity
  
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz
• Read the Unit 9 Learning Guide carefully for instructions on the Final Exam
• Take the Review Quiz

Unit 9: Course Review and Final Exam

• Read the Learning Guide and take the Review Quiz, if you haven't already done so
• Prepare for, take, and submit the Final Exam
• The Final Exam will take place during the Thursday and Sunday of Week/Unit 9 (UoPeople time); exact dates, times, and other details will be provided accordingly by your instructor

Course Requirements:

Programming Assignments & Assessment Forms
Some units in this course require that you complete a Written Assignment. You are required to submit your assignments by the indicated deadlines and, in addition, to peer assess three (3) of your classmates’ assignments according to the instructions found in the Assessment Form, which is provided to you during the following week. During this peer assessment period, you are expected to provide details in the feedback section of the Assessment Form, indicating why you awarded the grade that you did to your peer. Failure to submit Written Assignments and/or Assessment Forms may result in failure of the course.

Learning Activities
Some units in this course require that you complete a Learning Activity. While these are not graded assignments, they provide important hands-on experience, which builds and deepens your understanding of the material.  Completion of the Learning Activity assignments helps you to apply the material, analyze it, and create bridges in knowledge and experience.

Discussion Assignments & Response Posts/Ratings
Some units in this course require that you complete a Discussion Assignment. You are required to develop and post a substantive response to the Discussion Assignment in the Discussion Forum. A substantive response is one that fully answers the question that has been posed by the instructor. In addition, you must extend the discussion by responding to at least three (3) of your peers’ postings in the Discussion Forum and by rating their posts. Instructions for proper posting and rating are provided inside the Discussion Forum for each week. Discussion Forums are only active for each current and relevant learning week, so it is not possible to contribute to the forum once the learning week has come to an end. Failure to participate in the Discussion Assignment by posting in the Discussion Forum and responding to peers as required may result in failure of the course.

Learning Journal
Your instructor may choose to assign specific topics and/or relevant questions as a weekly Learning Journal entry for you to complete, but you are still encouraged to also use it to document your activities, record questions/problems you may have encountered, reflect on the learning process, and draft answers for other course assignments. The Learning Journal must be updated on a weekly basis, because its entries will be assessed by your instructor directly as a part of your final grade. The Learning Journal will only be seen by your instructor.

Quizzes
This course will contain three types of quizzes – the Self-Quiz, the Graded Quiz, and the Review Quiz. These quizzes may contain multiple choice, true/false, or short answer questions. The results of the Self-Quiz will not count towards your final grade. However, it is highly recommended that you complete the Self-Quiz to ensure that you have adequately understood the course materials. Along with the Reading Assignments, the results of the Self-Quiz should be used as part of an iterative learning process, to thoroughly cover and test your understanding of course material. You should use the results of your Self-Quiz as a guide to go back and review relevant sections of the Reading Assignments. Likewise, the Review Quiz will not count towards your final grade, but should also be used to assist you in a comprehensive review and full understanding of all course material, in preparation for your Final Exam. Lastly, the results of the Graded Quiz will count towards your final grade. 

Final Exam
The Final Exam will take place during the Thursday and Sunday of Week/Unit 9, following the completion of eight units of work. The format of the Final Exam is similar to that of the quizzes, and may contain a combination of different question types. You will have one attempt to take the exam, and it will be graded electronically. Specific instructions on how to prepare for and take the Final Exam will be provided during Week 8 (located inside the Unit 9 Learning Guide). Final Exams must be taken without the use of course learning materials (both those inside and outside the course). If particular materials are allowed for use during the exam, these will be noted in the exam’s instructions.

Course Forum
The Course Forum is the place to raise issues and questions relating to the course. It is regularly monitored by the instructors, and is a good place to meet fellow students taking the same course. While it is not required to participate in the Course Forum, it is highly recommended.

Course Policies:

Grading Components and Weights
Each graded component of the course will contribute some percentage to the final grading scale, as indicated here:

Grading Scale
This course will follow the standard 100-point grading scale defined by the University of the People, as indicated here:

Grade Appeal
If you believe that the final grade you received for a course is erroneous, unjust, or unfair, please contact your course instructor. This must be done within seven days of the posted final grade. For more information on this topic, please review the Grade Appeal Procedure in the University Catalog.

Participation
Non-participation is characterized by lack of any assignment submissions, inadequate contributions to the Discussion Forums, and/or lack of peer feedback to Discussion/Written Assignments. Also, please note the following important points about course participation:

• Assignments must be submitted on or before the specified deadline. A course timeline is provided in the course schedule, and the instructor will specify deadlines for each assignment.
• Any student showing non-participation for two weeks (consecutive or non-consecutive) is likely to automatically fail the course.
• Occasionally there may be a legitimate reason for submitting an assignment late. Most of the time, late assignments will not be accepted and there will be no make-up assignments.
• All students are obligated to inform their instructor in advance of any known absences which may result in their non-participation.

Academic Honesty and Integrity
When you submit any work that requires research and writing, it is essential to cite and reference all source material. Failure to properly acknowledge your sources is known as “plagiarism” – which is effectively passing off an individual’s words or ideas as your own. University of the People adheres to a strict policy of academic honesty and integrity. Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in sanctions by the University, including dismissal from the University or course failure. For more information on this topic, please review the Academic Integrity Policy in the University Catalog.

Unless otherwise stated, any materials cited in this course should be referenced using the style guidelines established by the American Psychological Association (APA). The APA format is widely used in colleges and universities across the world and is one of several style and citation formats required for publication in professional and academic journals. Refer to the UoPeople APA Tutorials in the LRC for help with APA citations.

Code of Conduct
University of the People expects that students conduct themselves in a respectful, collaborative, and honest manner at all times. Harassment, threatening behavior, or deliberate embarrassment of others will not be permitted. Any conduct that interferes with the quality of the educational experience is not allowed and may result in disciplinary action, such as course failure, probation, suspension, or dismissal. For more information on this topic, please review the Code of Conduct Policy in the University Catalog.

CS 4406 Computer Graphics

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CS 4407 Data Mining and Machine Learning

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CS 4408 Artificial Intelligence

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General Studies

The Liberal Arts Tradition

Degree programs at University of the People reflect the institution’s deep commitment to the structure and rigor of a traditional liberal arts education. Each program is constructed to ensure that students acquire intellectual breadth across the major divisions of knowledge, gain depth in at least one area of specialization, and have the opportunity to explore and experiment in other areas of personal and professional interest.

The ability to think critically and communicate effectively, employ appropriate analytical tools and methods, understand one’s place in a rapidly-changing global world, explore questions from multiple perspectives, and respond creatively to challenges in a range of contexts are the hallmarks of a solid liberal arts education. It is an education that encourages intellectual discipline, unleashes the imagination, fosters a life-long love of learning and equips one to engage with the growing complexities of today’s scientifically and technologically evolving society.

A liberal arts education takes students outside of their comfort zones and established areas of interest. It exposes them to new ways of thinking and knowing. Students are forced to engage with systems different from their own and to examine their prior assumptions and beliefs. It is a journey of personal and intellectual growth impelled by a framing and reframing of one’s attitudes, beliefs and behaviors. More importantly, a liberal education is preparation for life as a responsible citizen. UoPeople graduates possess intellectual resourcefulness and a questioning attitude, a commitment to reason and an openness to alternatives, an appreciation of diversity, and the soundness of judgment necessary to take action and lead others. University of the People graduates have a special obligation to use their education to make the world a safer, more just and humane place in which to live.

AHIST 1401 Art History

AHIST 1401 ART HISTORY

Syllabus

Prerequisites: None.

Course Description:

This survey course in Western Art History will explore art as a cultural production. This introduction to the academic discipline will familiarize students with major movements and styles of art as well as the various media and purposes of artistic production. The relationship of the visual arts and the individual artist to their society and culture will also be explored.

Required Textbook and Materials:

There is no main textbook for this course. Links to reading assignments can be found within the individual Learning Guides for each unit. All resources are free and accessible via the internet.

Software Requirements/Installation

No special software is required outside of an internet browser.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

By completing this course, students will be able to:

• examine Western Art History as it is linked to historical events, intellectual history, as well as scientific and cultural trends.
• recognize key works of art, their artists, styles, media, intent and public response.
• apply a working knowledge of the specialized vocabulary used in Art History.
• demonstrate appropriate visual literacy and critical thinking skills.

Course Schedule and Topics

This course will cover the following topics in eight learning sessions, one unit per week.

Unit 1- Introduction: What is art, how do we study art?
Unit 2- The Foundations of Western Art: Ancient Greece and Rome
Unit 3- The Middle Ages: The fall of the Roman Empire, Romanesque and Gothic
Unit 4 - Revival and Rebirth in Europe: The Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo
Unit 5- Art of Revolution: Neoclassicism and Romanticism
Unit 6- The Roots of Modern Art: Realism, Photography and Impressionism
Unit 7- Modernism: 1900 to 1950
Unit 8 - Contemporary Art, 1950 to now: Redefining what art is.
Unit 9 - Review and Final Exam

Study Guide

This course is conducted entirely via the University of the People Online Campus (http://my.uopeople.edu). The following describes the weekly tasks, activities and suggested best practices for students to follow in completing this course.

Unit 1: Introduction: What is art, how do we study art? 

Tasks:

• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Forum
  • Post your response, comment on and rate at least three of your classmates’ responses
• Complete and submit Unit 1 Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal, including any required tasks
• Take the Self (Practice) Quiz

Unit 2: The Foundations of Western Art: Ancient Greece and Rome

Tasks:

• Peer-Assess Unit 1 Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Forum
  
  • Post your response, comment on and rate at least three of your classmates’ responses
• Complete and submit Unit 2 Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal, including any required tasks
• Take the Self (Practice) Quiz
  
  

Unit 3: The Middle Ages: The fall of the Roman Empire, Romanesque and Gothic

Tasks:

• Peer-Assess Unit 2 Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Forum
  • Post your response, comment on and rate at least three of your classmates’ responses
• Make entries to the Learning Journal, including any required tasks
• Take both the Self (Practice) Quiz and the Graded Quiz

Unit 4: Revival and Rebirth in Europe: The Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo

Tasks:

• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Forum
  • Post your response, comment on and rate at least three of your classmates’ responses
• Complete and submit Unit 4 Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal, including any required tasks
• Take the Self (Practice) Quiz

Unit 5: Art of Revolution: Neoclassicism and Romanticism

Tasks:

• Peer-Assess Unit 4 Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Forum
  • Post your response, comment on and rate at least three of your classmates’ responses
• Complete and submit Unit 5 Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal, including any required tasks
• Take the Self (Practice) Quiz

Unit 6: The Roots of Modern Art: Realism, Photography and Impressionism

Tasks:

• Peer-Assess Unit 5 Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Forum
  • Post your response, comment on and rate at least three of your classmates’ responses
• Make entries to the Learning Journal, including any required tasks
• Take both the Self (Practice) Quiz and the Graded Quiz

Unit 7: Modernism: 1900 to 1950

Tasks:

• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Forum
  • Post your response, comment on and rate at least three of your classmates’ responses
• Complete and submit Unit 7 Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal, including any required tasks
• Take the Self (Practice) Quiz

Unit 8 : Contemporary Art, 1950 to now: Redefining what art is.

Tasks:

• Peer-Assess Unit 7 Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Forum
  • Post your response, comment on and rate at least three of your classmates’ responses
• Make entries to the Learning Journal, including any required tasks
• Take the Self (Practice) Quiz

Unit 9: Review and Final Exam
Tasks:

• Prepare for final exam by completing the review quiz
• Take the final examination.
  • The final exam will take place at the end of Week 9. (Exact date and other details will be announced by the instructor in advance of the exam date.)

Course Requirements

Assignments
There is an Assignment to be completed for each of the study units in this course. You will be required to upload your assignments by the indicated deadline and in addition, to assess three of your classmates’ assignments according to the instructions provided. Failure to submit assignments may result in failure of the course.

Discussion Forum
There are Discussion Forum questions to be completed for each study unit in this course. In each unit, you will be required to post your response to the question in the forum. In addition, you must provide constructive commentary on at least three of your peers’ postings and rate their work between one and five according the guidelines provided.

Discussion Forums are only active for the relevant learning week and it is not possible to contribute to a discussion forum once the learning week has come to an end. Failure to participate in the Discussion Forums may result in failure of the course.

Course Forum
The Course Forum is the place to raise issues and questions relating to the course. It is monitored by the instructors. It is a good place to meet fellow students taking the same course. While it is not required to participate in this forum, it is highly recommended.

Classroom Forum
The Classroom Forum is a small forum available only to students in the same classroom or group. Participation in this forum is an excellent way to get to know your peers and is also a platform for raising issues and questions relating to the course. While it is not required to participate in this forum, it is highly recommended.

Learning Journal
The Learning Journal is a tool for self-reflection on the learning process. In addition to completing directed tasks, you should use the Learning Journal to document your activities, record problems you may have encountered and to draft answers for Discussion Forums and Assignments. The Learning Journal should be updated regularly (on a weekly basis), as the learning journals will be assessed by your instructor as part of your Final Grade.

Quizzes
For each unit of work, there is a self-quiz consisting of objective questions (multiple choice, matching, and true/false). You will have multiple attempts to take the quiz and improve your results. The results of the self-quiz do not count towards your Final Grade. It is recommended that you complete the self-quiz to ensure that you have adequately understood the course materials.
For two units (Typically 3 and 6), there is a graded quiz. The format of the quizzes is similar to that of the self-quiz and consists of objective questions. It is a maximum of one hour in duration and is graded electronically.


Final Examination
The Final Examination takes place following the completion of eight units of work. The format of the Final Exam is similar to that of the self-quiz and consists of objective questions. It is a maximum of 75 minutes in duration and is graded electronically. Specific instructions on how to prepare for and take the Final Exam will be provided during Week 8 (located inside the Unit 9 Learning Guide). Final Exams must be taken without the use of course learning materials (both those inside and outside the course). If particular materials are allowed for use during the exam, these will be noted in the exam’s instructions.

Policies

Grading
The University has established the following grading scale. All faculty members are expected to comply with this scale:

Grades will be based on a standard 100-point scale with the following values and ranges:

Grading Components and Weights

Grade Appeal
Final Grades may be appealed when you believe that the grade you have been assigned for a course is unjust or unfair. For more information on the Grade Appeal procedure, please refer to the Student Handbook.

Participation
Non-participation is characterized by lack of assignment submission and/or inadequate contribution in discussion forum postings.

• Assignments must be submitted on or before the deadline. A course timeline is provided in the course schedule. The instructor will specify the deadline for each assignment.
• Occasionally there may be a legitimate reason for submitting an assignment late. Most of the time late assignments will not be accepted, and there will be no make-up assignments. Students should review the Late Assignment Policy appearing in the Student Handbook.

Any student showing non-participation for 2 weeks (consecutive or non-consecutive) is likely to automatically fail the course.

All students are obligated to inform their instructor in advance of any known absences which may result in their non-participation.

Academic Honesty and Integrity
When submitting your work, it is essential to reference all source material. Failure to properly acknowledge your sources is known as ‘plagiarism’. This is effectively passing off an individual’s words or ideas as your own. University of the People adheres to a strict policy of academic honesty. Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in sanctions by the university, including dismissal from the university or course failure. Please review the Student Handbook for more information on this topic.

Unless otherwise stated, any materials cited in this course should be referenced using the style guidelines established by the American Psychological Association (APA). The APA format is widely used in colleges and universities across the world and is one of several style and citation formats required for publication in professional and academic journals. Purdue University’s Online Writing LAB (OWL) is a free website that provides excellent information and resources for understanding and using the APA format and style. The OWL website can be accessed here: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/purdue_owl.html

Code of Conduct
University of the People expects that students conduct themselves in a respectful, collaborative and honest manner at all times. Harassment, threatening behavior, or deliberate embarrassment of others will not be permitted.

Any conduct that interferes with the quality of the educational experience is not allowed and may result in disciplinary action, such as course failure, probation, suspension, or dismissal. Please see the Student Handbook for more information.

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CHEM 3212: Biochemistry

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ECON 1580 Introduction to Economics

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ENGL 0101 English Composition 1

ENGL 0101: English Composition 1

Syllabus

Prerequisites: None.

Course Description: The purpose of this course is to further develop students’ English language, reading, and writing skills as a foundation for their academic studies at UoPeople. The units focus on a range of texts and genres designed to improve students’ knowledge and understanding of academic discourse. Each unit also focuses on the progressive development of reading, grammar, writing and test-taking skills.  This course is required for all students that have not demonstrated English proficiency and have been considered for provisional admission as a non-degree student.  Students must earn a 73% or higher in the course to meet the English language proficiency requirement at UoPeople.
 

*An important note on the importance of this course and the final exam: Because English language proficiency is such an essential skill for succeeding at University of the People, students must earn a score of at least 50 on the final examination.  A normalized score of less than 50 on the final examination will be an automatic failure for the course. Therefore, if you achieve a normalized score less than a 50 on your final exam, your final grade reverts to a 0.  Students who fail the exam and thus the course are also entitled to take the course a second time.

Students who earn a normalized score of 50 or higher on the final examination will have that score added to the rest of the grades they have earned in the course, and a final grade for the course will be computed. If your final grade for the course is less than a 73, your application to be a degree-seeking student cannot be reactivated because you are not yet able to demonstrate English language proficiency.

In addition to the above, please note the Final Exam will be a general English exam and not necessarily the items covered in class.

Required Textbook and Materials: UoPeople courses use open educational resources (OER) and other materials specifically donated to the University with free permissions for educational use. Therefore, students are not required to purchase any textbooks or sign up for any websites that have a cost associated with them. The main required textbooks for this course are listed below and can be readily accessed using the provided links. There may be additional required/recommended readings, supplemental materials, or other resources and websites necessary for lessons; these will be provided for you in the course's General Information and Forums area, and throughout the term via the weekly course Unit areas and the Learning Guides.

• University of the People. (n.d.). Contact, policies and resources. https://my.uopeople.edu/mod/book/view.php?id=144740&chapterid=152716. This includes information for the Library and Information Research Network (LIRN).
• Project Gutenberg. (2014, June 18). Short stories (Bookshelf). http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks
• Literature.Org (n.d.). https://www.literature.org/ 
• Purdue Online Writing Lab. (n.d.). APA style introduction. Purdue University. https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_style_introduction.html

Software Requirements/Installation:

The final exam in this course is via the placement test portal. You can access the placement test portal from the final exam area in Moodle. You will be required to log in to your Moodle account to access the final exam.  

For a technical test, please visit this link well before the exam period: https://www.oxfordenglishtesting.com/showContent.aspx?id=120 This page has an automatic system check.

Path Learning Guide Unit 9: Exam Technical Requirements & Support (uopeople.edu)

Please consult the Student Handbook regarding University of the People for additional standards of computing and networking resources.

In addition to the above, you will need a pdf viewer; however, there are bonus materials that utilize PowerPoint and YouTube-style video.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

By the end of this course students will be able to:

1. Compose a 5 paragraph essay and analyze its structural components.
2. Assess source material and identify the key concepts with their given strengths.
3. Discuss given readings and procedures while applying techniques learned for synthesis.
4. Strengthen critical reading skills through the building and practice of assessment strategies.
5. Apply class techniques for improvement in their overall academic and life enhancement.

Course Schedule and Topics: This course will cover the following topics in eight learning sessions, with one Unit per week. The Final Exam will take place during Week/Unit 9 (UoPeople time).

Week 1: Unit 1 - Notes and Sentences

Week 2: Unit 2 - Pre-Writing and Paragraphs

Week 3: Unit 3 - The Thesis and APA Citations

Week 4: Unit 4 - The 5 Paragraph Essay and the Library

Week 5: Unit 5 - Reading Critically

Week 6: Unit 6 -Researching and the Sprinkles

Week 7: Unit 7 -Putting it All Together

Week 8: Unit 8 -Dubliners and Finishing Strong

Week 9: Unit 9 -Course Review and Final Exam

Learning Guide: The following is an outline of how this course will be conducted, with suggested best practices for students.

Unit 1: Notes and Sentences

• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 2: Pre-Writing and Paragraphs

• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 3: The Thesis and APA Citations

• Peer assess Unit 2 Written Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz
• Take the Graded Quiz
  

Unit 4: The 5 Paragraph Essay and the Library

• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 5: Reading Critically

• Peer assess Unit 4 Written Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 6: Researching and the Sprinkles

• Peer assess Unit 5 Written Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz
• Take the Graded Quiz

 Unit 7: Putting it All Together

• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 8: Dubliners and Finishing Strong

• Peer assess Unit 7 Written Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Read the Unit 9 Learning Guide carefully for instructions on the Final Exam
• Complete and submit the anonymous Course Evaluation

Unit 9: Course Review and Final Exam

• Read the Learning Guide 
• Prepare for, take, and submit the Final Exam
• The Final Exam will take place during the Thursday and Sunday of Week/Unit 9 (UoPeople time); exact dates, times, and other details will be provided accordingly by your instructor

Course Requirements:

Written Assignments & Assessment Forms
Some units in this course require that you complete a Written Assignment. You are required to submit your assignments by the indicated deadlines and, in addition, to give meaningful peer assessments of three (3) of your classmates’ assignments according to the instructions found in the Assessment Form, which is provided to you during the following week. During this peer assessment period, you are expected to provide details in the feedback section of the Assessment Form, indicating why you awarded the grade that you did to your peer. Please note that each assignment grade is comprised of a combination of your submission (90%) and your peer assessments (10%). Failure to submit Written Assignments and/or Assessment Forms may result in failure of the course.

Discussion Assignments & Response Posts/Ratings
Some units in this course require that you complete a Discussion Assignment. You are required to develop and post a substantive response to the Discussion Assignment in the Discussion Forum. A substantive response is one that fully answers the question that has been posed by the instructor. In addition, you must extend the discussion by giving meaningful responses to at least three (3) of your peers’ postings in the Discussion Forum and by rating their posts. Instructions for proper posting and rating are provided inside the Discussion Forum for each week. Discussion Forums are only active for each current and relevant learning week, so it is not possible to contribute to the forum once the learning week has come to an end. Failure to participate in the Discussion Assignment by posting in the Discussion Forum and responding to peers as required may result in failure of the course.

Learning Journals
Your instructor may choose to assign specific topics and/or relevant questions as a weekly Learning Journal entry for you to complete, but you are still encouraged to also use it to document your activities, record questions/problems you may have encountered, reflect on the learning process, and draft answers for other course assignments. The Learning Journal must be updated on a weekly basis because its entries will be assessed by your instructor directly as a part of your final grade. The Learning Journal will only be seen by your instructor.

Quizzes
This course will contain three types of quizzes – the Self-Quiz, the Graded Quiz, and the Review Quiz. These quizzes may contain multiple-choice, true/false, or short answer questions. The results of the Self-Quiz will not count towards your final grade. However, it is highly recommended that you complete the Self-Quiz to ensure that you have adequately understood the course materials. Along with the Reading Assignments, the results of the Self-Quiz should be used as part of an iterative learning process, to thoroughly cover and test your understanding of course material. You should use the results of your Self-Quiz as a guide to go back and review relevant sections of the Reading Assignments. Likewise, the Review Quiz will not count towards your final grade, but should also be used to assist you in a comprehensive review and full understanding of all course material, in preparation for your Final Exam. Lastly, the results of the Graded Quiz will count towards your final grade. 

All Self-Quizzes in this course will remain open until the end of the term and allow unlimited attempts.

Final Exam
The Final Exam will take place during the Thursday and Sunday of Week/Unit 9, following the completion of eight units of work. The format of the Final Exam is similar to that of the quizzes and may contain a combination of different question types. You will have one attempt to take the exam, and it will be graded electronically. Specific instructions on how to prepare for and take the Final Exam will be provided during Week 8 (located inside the Unit 9 Learning Guide). Final Exams must be taken without the use of course learning materials (both those inside and outside the course). If particular materials are allowed for use during the exam, these will be noted in the exam’s instructions.

The Final Exam for this course must be done under the supervision of a proctor. Since you already secured your proctor before registering for this course, this is a reminder that you should coordinate with him/her before you take the exam. As a reminder, students are required to successfully complete proctored exams spaced throughout their program of study at UoPeople, in order to verify the student’s identity in confirming a degree and diploma upon graduation.

Course Forum
The Course Forum is the place to raise issues and questions relating to the course. It is regularly monitored by the instructors and is a good place to meet fellow students taking the same course. While it is not required to participate in the Course Forum, it is highly recommended.

Course Policies:

Grading Components and Weights
Each graded component of the course will contribute some percentage to the final grading scale, as indicated here:

*Please note: Students are required to obtain an overall grade of at least 73% (C) or higher to pass this course.

Grading Scale
This course will follow the standard 100-point grading scale defined by the University of the People, as indicated here:

Grade Appeal
If you believe that the final grade you received for a course is erroneous, unjust, or unfair, please contact your course instructor. This must be done within seven days of the posted final grade. For more information on this topic, please review the Grade Appeal Procedure in the University Catalog.

Participation
Non-participation is characterized by lack of any assignment submissions, inadequate contributions to the Discussion Forums, and/or lack of peer feedback to Discussion/Written Assignments. Also, please note the following important points about course participation:

• Assignments must be submitted on or before the specified deadline. A course timeline is provided in the course schedule, and the instructor will specify deadlines for each assignment.
• Any student showing non-participation for two weeks (consecutive or non-consecutive) is likely to automatically fail the course.
• Occasionally there may be a legitimate reason for submitting an assignment late. Most of the time, late assignments will not be accepted and there will be no make-up assignments.
• All students are obligated to inform their instructor in advance of any known absences which may result in their non-participation.

Academic Honesty and Integrity
When you submit any work that requires research and writing, it is essential to cite and reference all source material. Failure to properly acknowledge your sources is known as “plagiarism” – which is effectively passing off an individual’s words or ideas as your own. University of the People adheres to a strict policy of academic honesty and integrity. Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in sanctions by the University, including dismissal from the University or course failure. For more information on this topic, please review the Academic Integrity Policy in the University Catalog.

Unless otherwise stated, any materials cited in this course should be referenced using the style guidelines established by the American Psychological Association (APA). The APA format is widely used in colleges and universities across the world and is one of several style and citation formats required for publication in professional and academic journals. Purdue University’s Online Writing Lab (OWL) is a free website that provides excellent information and resources for understanding and using the APA format and style. The OWL website can be accessed here: Purdue Online Writing Lab. (n.d.). APA style introduction. Purdue University.  https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_style_introduction.html

Code of Conduct
University of the People expects that students conduct themselves in a respectful, collaborative, and honest manner at all times. Harassment, threatening behavior, or deliberate embarrassment of others will not be permitted. Any conduct that interferes with the quality of the educational experience is not allowed and may result in disciplinary action, such as course failure, probation, suspension, or dismissal. For more information on this topic, please review the Code of Conduct Policy in the University Catalog.

ENGL 1102 English Composition 2

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ENGL 1405 World Literature

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BIOL 1301 Introduction to Biology

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ENVS 1301 Introduction to Environmental Sciences

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HIST 1421 Greek and Roman Civilization

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MATH 1201 College Algebra

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MATH 1211 Calculus

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MATH 1302 Discrete Mathematics

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MATH 1280 Introduction to Statistics

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MATH 1281 Statistical Inference

MATH 1281: STATISTICAL INFERENCE

Syllabus

Prerequisites: MATH 1280 Introduction to Statistics

Course Description: This course covers inferential statistics, estimation, and hypothesis testing. The emphasis in the course is on the presentation of statistical methods and on the interpretation of the outcome. This course considers inferential statistics: point estimation, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, tests for goodness of fit and independence, power calculation and ANOVA, linear regression, multiple regression, and logistic regression. The JASP software is used as part of the teaching. By the end of this course, students will be fully equipped to analyze data and use it to make inferences and conclusions about real world phenomena. 

Required Textbook and Materials: UoPeople courses use open educational resources (OER) and other materials specifically donated to the University with free permissions for educational use. Therefore, students are not required to purchase any textbooks or sign up for any websites that have a cost associated with them. The main required textbooks for this course are listed below and can be readily accessed using the provided links. There may be additional required/recommended readings, supplemental materials, or other resources and websites necessary for lessons; these will be provided for you in the course's General Information and Forums area, and throughout the term via the weekly course Unit areas and the Learning Guides.

• Diez, D., Cetinkaya-Rundel, M., Barr C. D., & Barr, C. D. (2019). OpenIntro statistics - Fourth edition. Open Textbook Library. Please access it from the homepage. 

• Goss-Sampson, M. A. (2022). Statistical analysis in JASP: A guide for students (5^th ed., JASP v0.16.1 2022). Please access it from the homepage. 

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

By the end of this course students will be able to:

Course Schedule and Topics: This course will cover the following topics in eight learning sessions, with one Unit per week. The Final Exam will take place during Week/Unit 9 (UoPeople time).

Week 1: Unit 1 - Foundations for Inference & Introduction to Jeffrey’s Amazing Statistics Program (JASP)

Week 2: Unit 2 - Hypothesis Testing and Inference for categorical data

Week 3: Unit 3 - Testing for goodness of fit and Independence

Week 4: Unit 4 - Inference for numerical data

Week 5: Unit 5 - Power Calculations and ANOVA

Week 6: Unit 6 - Introduction to Linear Regression

Week 7: Unit 7 - Linear Regression Inference and multiple regression

Week 8: Unit 8 - Logistic Regression

Week 9: Unit 9 - Course Overview and Final Exam

Learning Guide: The following is an outline of how this course will be conducted, with suggested best practices for students.

Unit 1: Foundations for Inference & Introduction to Jeffrey’s Amazing Statistics Program (JASP)

• Read the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignments
  
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post and comment in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 2: Hypothesis Testing and Inference for categorical data

• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post and comment in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Learning Journal 
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 3: Testing for goodness of fit and Independence

• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post and comment in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Learning Journal 
• Take the Self-Quiz
• Take the Graded Quiz

Unit 4: Inference for numerical data

• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
  
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post and comment in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Learning Journal 
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 5: Power Calculations and ANOVA

• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post and comment in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Learning Journal 
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 6: Introduction to Linear Regression

• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post and comment in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Learning Journal 
• Take the Self-Quiz
• Take the Graded Quiz

Unit 7: Linear Regression Inference and multiple regression

• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post and comment in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Learning Journal 
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 8: Logistic Regression

• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post and comment in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Learning Journal 
• Take the Self-Quiz
• Read the Unit 9 Learning Guide carefully for instructions on the Final Exam
• Take the Review Quiz

Unit 9: Course Review and Final Exam

• Read the Learning Guide and take the Review Quiz, if you haven't already done so
• Prepare for, take, and submit the Final Exam
• The Final Exam will take place during the Thursday and Sunday of Week/Unit 9 (UoPeople time); exact dates, times, and other details will be provided accordingly by your instructor

Course Requirements:

Discussion Forum Assignments 
Some units in this course require that you complete a Discussion Assignment. You are required to develop and post a substantive response to the Discussion Assignment in the Discussion Forum. A substantive response is one that fully answers the question that has been posed by the instructor. In addition, you must extend the discussion by responding to at least three (3) of your peers’ postings in the Discussion Forum and by rating their posts. Instructions for proper posting and rating are provided inside the Discussion Forum for each week. Discussion Forums are only active for each current and relevant learning week, so it is not possible to contribute to the forum once the learning week has come to an end. 

Learning Journals
Learning Journal is graded by your instructor. The grading rubric is listed under the assignment instructions. The grading rubric is a document that outlines the criteria that your instructor will use to grade your work. 

Quizzes
This course will contain three types of quizzes – the Self-Quiz, the Graded Quiz, and the Review Quiz. These quizzes may contain multiple choice, true/false, or short answer questions. The results of the Self-Quiz will not count towards your final grade. However, it is highly recommended that you complete the Self-Quiz to ensure that you have adequately understood the course materials. Along with the Reading Assignments, the results of the Self-Quiz should be used as part of an iterative learning process, to thoroughly cover and test your understanding of course material. You should use the results of your Self-Quiz as a guide to go back and review relevant sections of the Reading Assignments. Likewise, the Review Quiz will not count towards your final grade, but should also be used to assist you in a comprehensive review and full understanding of all course material, in preparation for your Final Exam. Lastly, the results of the Graded Quiz will count towards your final grade.  

Final Exam
The Final Exam will take place during the Thursday and Sunday of Week/Unit 9, following the completion of eight units of work. The format of the Final Exam is similar to that of the quizzes and may contain a combination of different question types. You will have one attempt to take the exam, and it will be graded electronically. Specific instructions on how to prepare for and take the Final Exam will be provided during Week 8 (located inside the Unit 9 Learning Guide). Final Exams must be taken without the use of course learning materials (both those inside and outside the course). If particular materials are allowed for use during the exam, these will be noted in the exam’s instructions.

Class Introductions
This section is your opportunity to introduce yourself to your classmates and create a vibrant learning community. By sharing your background, interests, and goals, you can create meaningful connections and discover commonalities with your peers. 

Course Forum
The Course Forum is the place to raise issues and questions relating to the course. It is regularly monitored by the instructors and is a good place to meet fellow students taking the same course. While it is not required to participate in the Course Forum, it is highly recommended.

Assignment Submission 

Course Policies:

Grading Components and Weights
Each graded component of the course will contribute some percentage to the final grading scale, as indicated here:

Grading Scale
This course will follow the standard 100-point grading scale defined by the University of the People, as indicated here:

Grade Appeal
If you believe that the final grade you received for a course is erroneous, unjust, or unfair, please contact your course instructor. This must be done within seven days of the posted final grade. For more information on this topic, please review the Grade Appeal Procedure in the University Catalog.

Participation
Non-participation is characterized by lack of any assignment submissions, inadequate contributions to the Discussion Forums, and/or lack of peer feedback to Discussion/Written Assignments. Also, please note the following important points about course participation:

• Assignments must be submitted on or before the specified deadline. A course timeline is provided in the course schedule, and the instructor will specify deadlines for each assignment.
• Occasionally there may be a legitimate reason for submitting an assignment late. Most of the time, late assignments will not be accepted and there will be no make-up assignments.
• All students are obligated to inform their instructor in advance of any known absences which may result in their non-participation.

Academic Honesty and Integrity
If and when you submit any work that requires research and writing, it is essential to cite and reference all source material. Failure to properly acknowledge your sources is known as “plagiarism” – which is effectively passing off an individual’s words or ideas as your own. University of the People adheres to a strict policy of academic honesty and integrity. Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in sanctions by the University, including dismissal from the University or course failure. For more information on this topic, please review the Academic Integrity Policy in the University Catalog. 

Any materials cited in this course should be referenced using the style guidelines established by the American Psychological Association (APA). The APA format is widely used in colleges and universities across the world and is one of several styles and citation formats required for publication in professional and academic journals. Refer to the UoPeople APA Tutorials in the LRC for help with APA citations.

Code of Conduct
University of the People expects that students conduct themselves in a respectful, collaborative, and honest manner at all times. Harassment, threatening behavior, or deliberate embarrassment of others will not be permitted. 

Any conduct that interferes with the quality of the educational experience is not allowed and may result in disciplinary action, such as course failure, probation, suspension, or dismissal. For more information on this topic, please review the Code of Conduct Policy in the University Catalog.

PHIL 1402 Introduction to Philosophy

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PHIL 1404 Introduction to Global Ethics

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POLS 1503 Globalization

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PSYC 1205 Emotional Intelligence

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PSYC 1504 Introduction to Psychology

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SOC 1502 Introduction to Sociology

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UNIV 1001 Online Education Strategies

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UNIV 2901 - Introduction to Virtual Internship

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Health Science

BIOL 1121 Biology 1 for Health Studies Majors

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BIOL 1122 Biology II for Health Science Majors

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HS 1101 Introduction to Health Science

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HS 2211 Human Anatomy & Physiology

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HS 2212 Infectious Diseases

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HS 2611 Nutrition

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HS 2711 Community and Public Health 1: Health Education and Behavior

HS 2711: Community and Public Health 1: Health Education and Behavior

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: BIOL 1122

Recommended: None.

Course Description:  Health is a multidimensional concept with both a concrete and a social definition. In this course concepts of health and illness are explored to examine the ways in which the environmental surroundings, as well as the conditions under which we are born, grow, work, play, and age, shape our personal, community and population health. The course also investigates the structural and intermediary determinants of health such as social environment, social capital, behavior, and biology.

Required Textbook and Materials: UoPeople courses use open educational resources (OER) and other materials specifically donated to the University with free permissions for educational use. Therefore, students are not required to purchase any textbooks or sign up for any websites that have a cost associated with them. The main required textbooks for this course are listed below, and can be readily accessed using the provided links. There may be additional required/recommended readings, supplemental materials, or other resources and websites necessary for lessons; these will be provided for you in the course's General Information and Forums area, and throughout the term via the weekly course Unit areas and the Learning Guides.

• This course does not contain a main textbook; resources to all required reading will be provided in the course Learning Guide for each week. This course does, however, utilize the UoPeople Library and Information Resource Network (LIRN) frequently at http://www.lirn.net/services/passthrough?patronid=30175a31cb38eb8763741556cb5abc77.

Software Requirements/Installation: No special requirements.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

By the end of this course students will be able to:

1. Explain the basic underpinnings of public health promotion and education.
2. Examine key environmental and social determinants of health.
3. Distinguish patterns and linkages between the social determinants of health and specific health behaviors associated with risk factors related to morbidity and mortality profiles.

Course Schedule and Topics: This course will cover the following topics in eight learning sessions, with one Unit per week. The Final Exam will take place during Week/Unit 9 (UoPeople time).

Week 1: Unit 1 - What is Health?

Week 2: Unit 2 - Community & Public Health: An Introduction

Week 3: Unit 3 - The Social Determinants of Health: An Overview

Week 4: Unit 4 - The Built & Social Environment

Week 5: Unit 5 - Public & Social Policy & Population Health

Week 6: Unit 6 - Biology & Behaviors: Risk Factors for Mortality & Morbidity

Week 7: Unit 7 - Health Psychology and Behavior

Week 8: Unit 8 - Global Best Practices & Case Studies

Week 9: Unit 9 - Course Review and Final Exam

Learning Guide: The following is an outline of how this course will be conducted, with suggested best practices for students.

Unit 1: What is Health?

• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 2: Community & Public Health: An Introduction

• Peer assess Unit 1 Written Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 3: The Social Determinants of Health: An Overview

• Peer assess Unit 2 Written Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz
• Take the Graded Quiz
  

Unit 4: The Built & Social Environment

• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 5: Public & Social Policy & Population Health

• Peer assess Unit 4 Written Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Complete and submit the Written Assignment
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 6: Biology & Behaviors: Risk Factors for Mortality & Morbidity

• Peer assess Unit 5 Written Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz
• Take the Graded Quiz

 Unit 7: Health Psychology and Behavior

• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 8: Global Best Practices & Case Studies

• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum)
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Complete and submit the anonymous Course Evaluation
• Read the Unit 9 Learning Guide carefully for instructions on the Final Exam
• Take the Review Quiz

Unit 9: Course Review and Final Exam

• Read the Learning Guide and take the Review Quiz, if you haven't already done so
• Prepare for, take, and submit the Final Exam
• The Final Exam will take place during the Thursday and Sunday of Week/Unit 9 (UoPeople time); exact dates, times, and other details will be provided accordingly by your instructor

Course Requirements:

Discussion Assignments & Response Posts/Ratings
Some units in this course require that you complete a Discussion Assignment. You are required to develop and post a substantive response to the Discussion Assignment in the Discussion Forum. A substantive response is one that fully answers the question that has been posed by the instructor. In addition, you must extend the discussion by responding to at least three (3) of your peers’ postings in the Discussion Forum and by rating their posts. Instructions for proper posting and rating are provided inside the Discussion Forum for each week. Discussion Forums are only active for each current and relevant learning week, so it is not possible to contribute to the forum once the learning week has come to an end. Failure to participate in the Discussion Assignment by posting in the Discussion Forum and responding to peers as required may result in failure of the course.

Written Assignments & Assessment Forms
Some units in this course require that you complete a Written Assignment. You are required to submit your assignments by the indicated deadlines and, in addition, to peer assess three (3) of your classmates’ assignments according to the instructions found in the Assessment Form, which is provided to you during the following week. During this peer assessment period, you are expected to provide details in the feedback section of the Assessment Form, indicating why you awarded the grade that you did to your peer. Please note that each assignment grade is comprised of a combination of your submission (90%) and your peer assessments (10%). Failure to submit Written Assignments and/or Assessment Forms may result in failure of the course.

Learning Journals
Your instructor may choose to assign specific topics and/or relevant questions as a weekly Learning Journal entry for you to complete, but you are still encouraged to also use it to document your activities, record questions/problems you may have encountered, reflect on the learning process, and draft answers for other course assignments. The Learning Journal must be updated on a weekly basis, because its entries will be assessed by your instructor directly as a part of your final grade. The Learning Journal will only be seen by your instructor.

Quizzes
This course will contain three types of quizzes – the Self-Quiz, the Graded Quiz, and the Review Quiz. These quizzes may contain multiple choice, true/false, or short answer questions. The results of the Self-Quiz will not count towards your final grade. However, it is highly recommended that you complete the Self-Quiz to ensure that you have adequately understood the course materials. Along with the Reading Assignments, the results of the Self-Quiz should be used as part of an iterative learning process, to thoroughly cover and test your understanding of course material. You should use the results of your Self-Quiz as a guide to go back and review relevant sections of the Reading Assignments. Likewise, the Review Quiz will not count towards your final grade, but should also be used to assist you in a comprehensive review and full understanding of all course material, in preparation for your Final Exam. Lastly, the results of the Graded Quiz will count towards your final grade. 

Final Exam
The Final Exam will take place during the Thursday and Sunday of Week/Unit 9, following the completion of eight units of work. The format of the Final Exam is similar to that of the quizzes, and may contain a combination of different question types. You will have one attempt to take the exam, and it will be graded electronically. Specific instructions on how to prepare for and take the exam will be provided during Week/Unit 8.

The Final Exam for this course must be done under the supervision of a proctor. Since you already secured your proctor before registering for this course, this is a reminder that you should coordinate with him/her before you take the exam.  As a reminder, students are required to successfully complete proctored exams spaced throughout their program of study at UoPeople, in order to verify the student’s identity in confirming a degree and diploma upon graduation.

Course Forum
The Course Forum is the place to raise issues and questions relating to the course. It is regularly monitored by the instructors, and is a good place to meet fellow students taking the same course. While it is not required to participate in the Course Forum, it is highly recommended.

Course Policies:

Grading Components and Weights
Each graded component of the course will contribute some percentage to the final grading scale, as indicated here:

Grading Scale
This course will follow the standard 100-point grading scale defined by the University of the People, as indicated here:

Grade Appeal
If you believe that the final grade you received for a course is erroneous, unjust, or unfair, please contact your course instructor. This must be done within seven days of the posted final grade. For more information on this topic, please review the Grade Appeal Procedure in the University Catalog.

Participation
Non-participation is characterized by lack of any assignment submissions, inadequate contributions to the Discussion Forums, and/or lack of peer feedback to Discussion/Written Assignments. Also, please note the following important points about course participation:

• Assignments must be submitted on or before the specified deadline. A course timeline is provided in the course schedule, and the instructor will specify deadlines for each assignment.
• Any student showing non-participation for two weeks (consecutive or non-consecutive) is likely to automatically fail the course.
• Occasionally there may be a legitimate reason for submitting an assignment late. Most of the time, late assignments will not be accepted and there will be no make-up assignments.
• All students are obligated to inform their instructor in advance of any known absences which may result in their non-participation.

Academic Honesty and Integrity
When you submit any work that requires research and writing, it is essential to cite and reference all source material. Failure to properly acknowledge your sources is known as “plagiarism” – which is effectively passing off an individual’s words or ideas as your own. University of the People adheres to a strict policy of academic honesty and integrity. Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in sanctions by the University, including dismissal from the University or course failure. For more information on this topic, please review the Academic Integrity Policy in the University Catalog.

Any materials cited in this course should be referenced using the style guidelines established by the American Psychological Association (APA). The APA format is widely used in colleges and universities across the world and is one of several style and citation formats required for publication in professional and academic journals. Purdue University’s Online Writing LAB (OWL) is a free website that provides excellent information and resources for understanding and using the APA format and style. The OWL website can be accessed here: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/purdue_owl.html

Code of Conduct
University of the People expects that students conduct themselves in a respectful, collaborative, and honest manner at all times. Harassment, threatening behavior, or deliberate embarrassment of others will not be permitted. Any conduct that interferes with the quality of the educational experience is not allowed and may result in disciplinary action, such as course failure, probation, suspension, or dismissal. For more information on this topic, please review the Code of Conduct Policy in the University Catalog.

HS 2712 Community and Public Health II: Preventive Medicine & Social Determinants of Health

HS 2712: Community and Public Health II: Preventive Medicine & Social Determinants of Health

Prerequisites: HS 2711 

Course Description:  This course provides an opportunity for students to delve further into key topics including social inequalities and their potential impact on health, with emphasis on marginalized and stigmatized populations; the role of resource allocation in health care; public health programming and the role of the State in public health; the health care system as a social institution; and how the health care system interfaces with populations, communities, and individuals through key decision making processes and communications.

Required Textbook and Materials: UoPeople courses use open educational resources (OER) and other materials specifically donated to the University with free permissions for educational use. Therefore, students are not required to purchase any textbooks or sign up for any websites that have a cost associated with them. The main required textbooks for this course are listed below, and can be readily accessed using the provided links. There may be additional required/recommended readings, supplemental materials, or other resources and websites necessary for lessons; these will be provided for you in the course's General Information and Forums area, and throughout the term via the weekly course Unit areas and the Learning Guides.

• This course does not contain a main textbook; resources to all required reading will be provided in the course Learning Guide for each week.

• UoPeople Library and Information Resource Network (LIRN): http://www.lirn.net/services/passthrough?patronid=30175a31cb38eb8763741556cb5abc77

Software Requirements/Installation: No special requirements.