MDE 10 - D02 Introduction to Algebra
2021 Fall 12W
Course Information
The purpose of this course is to prepare students for enrollment into MDE 60, MTH 101- 133 or direct enrollment into MTH 154 or MTH 155 with co-requisite.
Instructor Information
Name: Tiffany Cannon Email: [email protected]
Academic Division Information
Division: Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Email Address: stemoffi[email protected]
Communication Policies
Students are encouraged to communicate with their instructors via Canvas.
When communicating outside of Canvas by email, students must use their Thomas Nelson/VCCS e-mail account when contacting their instructor, other offices at the college, or interacting with classmates. When communicating with instructors outside of Canvas, students should include the course and section number in text of the message. Students are responsible for checking their Canvas inbox and their Thomas Nelson/VCCS e-mail account regularly, daily at a minimum. Students are encouraged to add communication
preferences to their Canvas account settings and to get messages forwarded
to the communication methods they use most. For more information on how to set your Canvas communication preferences, review the Canvas Guides, located under "Help" on the Canvas sidebar.
Instructor Email Response Policy
Email from students will be returned by the instructor within 24 hours during weekdays and within 48 hours on weekends.
Course Description and Credit Hours
(3 credits) Covers topics in arithmetic through introduction to variables and equations.
Total 3 lecture hours per week.
Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate comprehension of the major topics:
Whole numbers (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) Fractions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
Decimals (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) Scientific notation
Percentages (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) Real Number Systems
Basic Algebraic Equations (One-Step/Two-Step equations) Introduction to Graphing (without graphing calculators)
Apply learned concepts and success skills toward continued progress in MDE 60, MTH 101-133 or direct enrollment in MTH 154 or MTH 155 with co-requisite.
Course Materials
Required Materials
DO NOT BUY ANYTHING FROM THE BOOKSTORE.
JUST COME TO CLASS WITH PAPER, PENCIL, AND TI-30XIIS CALCULATOR!
All course materials will be delivered using the ALEKS software to include
multimedia resources, initial knowledge checks, practice, and assessments for both the face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses. The software also includes an electronic copy of the course textbook. Your access code for ALEKS is included as a line item in your tuition through Follett ACCESS (formerly IncludED) so you are ready to get started on DAY 1.
Required Additional Materials
PAPER, PENCIL, AND TI-30XIIS SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR HIGH-SPEED INTERNET ACCESS
WEB CAMERA
NO calculators are allowed in Units 1 and 2.
Units 3-7 require that you have a TI-30xIIs scientific calculator. Cell phone calculators, graphing calculators, and smart devices (including smartwatches) are not acceptable replacements for the required calculator. These devices will not be permitted in the testing area.
RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES: 3-ring binder
ALEKS: The web address http://www.aleks.com/ ALEKS is the software we will be using for the course in addition to class lectures. If you have questions or need assistance with ALEKS call (800)258-2374 or visit ALEKS Support.
Customer Support Hours of Operation:
Monday – Thursday: 7:00am – 1:00am EST Friday: 7:00am – 9:00pm EST
Sunday: 4:00pm – 1:00am EST
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES: (check Canvas for further details and schedules)
College Math Center — (website: http://libguides.tncc.edu/mathcenter) Located in the Library on both campuses. Math Instructional Assistants offer individual
math help to all Thomas Nelson students. Computer Tutorial Software is also available in this center.
Peer Tutoring — (website: http://libguides.tncc.edu/PeerTutoring ) Located in the Library. Additional help is offered through peer tutoring.
Brainfuse Tutoring – Free 24/7 tutoring service. Can be accessed directly through Canvas.
College Success Seminars ‐ A schedule of seminars will be available each month. These include Test‐taking, Math Anxiety, Depression, Money Matters, How to Study, and many more relevant topics.
Course Attendance Policy
Synchronous Classes - classes have set days/time
Attendance and Participation – Attendance is mandatory and expected on scheduled meeting dates. Absences beyond 20% of the scheduled meeting dates may result in administrative withdrawal.
Asynchronous Classes - classes have no set days/time
Attendance and Participation – Attendance is determined by a student actively working and meeting progress requirements in ALEKS.
Calendar of Course Activities
+This pacing is subject to change. Any changes will be announced during class.
In a 12-week term, we will be covering approximately 3 - 4 objectives per week (For example, during week 1 you will complete Unit 1 Parts 1 - 3).
ALEKS Objective Assignments – ALEKS Topics Unit 1 Whole
Numbers – Part 1 WEEK 1
Discuss syllabus and class policies Demonstrate ALEKS
Topics:
Whole number place value: Problem type 1 Whole number place value: Problem type 2 Expanded form
Numerical translation: Problem type 1 Numerical translation: Problem type 2
One-digit addition with regrouping Addition of 3 or 4 one-digit numbers
Adding 2-digit numbers without regrouping Adding 2-digit number and a 1-digit number with regrouping
Adding 2-digit numbers with regrouping a ten Adding with regrouping a hundred
Addition of large numbers
Unit 1 Whole numbers - Part 2
WEEK 1
Topics:
Subtracting a 1-digit number from a 2-digit number
Subtraction of 2-digit numbers without regrouping
Adding or subtracting 1, 100, or 1000
Subtraction of 2-digit numbers with regrouping Subtraction with multiple regrouping steps Subtraction and regrouping with zeros
Word problem with addition or subtraction of whole numbers
Introduction of properties of addition Perimeter of a polygon
Perimeter of a square or a rectangle
Unit 1 Whole numbers - Part 3
WEEK 1
Topics:
Rounding to tens or hundreds
Rounding to hundreds or thousands
Estimating a sum of whole numbers: Problem type 2
Estimating a difference of whole numbers:
Problem type 2
Multiplication as repeated addition One-digit multiplication
Multiplication by 10, 100, and 1000
Multiplying 2-digit and 1-digit numbers without regrouping
Multiplying with regrouping
Multiplication with trailing zeros: Problem type 1
Introduction to multiplication of large numbers Multiplication with trailing zeros: Problem type 2
Unit 1 Whole numbers
- Part 4 WEEK 2
Topics:
Multiplication of large numbers
Introduction to properties of multiplication Area of a square or a rectangle
Perimeter and area on a grid Multiples: Problem type 1 Multiples: Problem type 2 Division facts
Word problem with multiplication or division of whole numbers
Division of whole numbers given in fractional form
Division involving zero
Quotient with remainder: 1-digit divisor, 2-digit dividend
Unit 1 Whole numbers
- Part 5 WEEK 2
Topics:
Word problem on quotient and remainder
Quotient with remainder: 1-digit divisor, 3-digit dividend
Quotient with remainder: 2-digit divisor, 3-digit dividend
Writing expression using exponents Introduction to exponents
Power of 10: Positive exponent Introduction to parentheses
Introduction to order of operations
Order of operations with whole numbers Order of operations with whole numbers and grouping symbols
Order of operation with whole numbers and exponents: Basic
Unit 1 Whole numbers
- Part 6 WEEK 2
Topics:
Order of operations with whole numbers and exponents: Advanced
Evaluating an algebraic expression: Whole number addition or subtraction
Evaluating an algebraic expression: Whole number multiplication or division
Evaluating an algebraic expression: Whole number multiplication or division
Evaluating an algebraic expression: Whole numbers with two operations
Evaluating an algebraic expression: Whole number operations and exponents
Word problem with multiplication and addition or subtraction of whole numbers
Expanded form with Zeros
Understanding the distributive property
WEEK 3 Review
Test on Unit 1 – Whole Numbers – NO CALCULATOR
Unit 2 – Fractions – Part 1
WEEK 3
Topics:
Introduction to fractions
Fractional position on a number line Writing a mixed number and an improper fraction for a shaded region
Writing an improper fraction as a mixed number
Writing a mixed number as an improper fraction
Divisibility rules for 2, 5, and 10
Divisibility rules for 3 and 9 Factors
Prime numbers Prime factorization
Understanding equivalent fractions
Unit 2 – Fractions – Part 2
WEEK 3
Topics:
Introduction to simplifying a fraction Simplifying a fraction
Product of a unit fraction and a whole number Product of a fraction and a whole number:
Problem type 1
Introduction to fraction multiplication Fraction multiplication
Product of a fraction and a whole number:
Problem type 2
Multiplication of 3 fractions
Word problem involving fractions and multiplication
The reciprocal of a number
Division involving a whole number and a fraction
Fraction division
Word problem involving fractions and division
Unit 2 – Fractions – Part 3
WEEK 4
Topics:
Multiples: Problem type 1 (review from Unit 1) Multiples: Problem type 2 (review from Unit 1) Least common multiple of 2 numbers
Least common multiple of 3 numbers Equivalent fractions
Ordering fractions with the same denominator Ordering fractions with the same numerator
Using a common denominator to order fractions
Finding the LCD of two fractions
Addition or subtraction of fractions with the same denominator
Addition or subtraction of fractions with the same denominator and simplification
Addition or subtraction of unit fractions Introduction to addition or subtraction of fractions with different denominators
Unit 2 – Fractions – Part 4
WEEK 4
Topics:
Addition or subtraction of fractions with different denominators
Addition and subtraction of 3 fractions with different denominators
Word problem involving addition or subtraction of fractions with different denominators
Fractional part of a circle
Addition or subtraction of mixed numbers with the same denominator
Mixed number addition with the same denominator and renaming
Mixed number subtraction with the same denominator and renaming
Addition or subtraction of mixed numbers with different denominators without renaming Addition of mixed numbers with different denominators and renaming
Subtraction of mixed numbers with different denominators and renaming
Word problem involving addition or subtraction of mixed numbers with different denominators Fractional part of a circle
Unit 2 – Fractions –
Part 5 WEEK 4
Topics:
Mixed number multiplication
Multiplication of a mixed number and a whole number
Division with a mixed number and a whole number
Mixed number division
Word problem involving multiplication or division with mixed numbers
Exponents and fractions
Order of operations with fractions: Problem type 1
Order of operations with fractions: Problem type 2
Complex fraction without variables: Problem type 1
WEEK 5 Review
Test on Unit 2 – Fractions – NO CALCULATOR Unit 3 – Decimals –
Part 1 WEEK 5
Topics:
Decimal place value: Tenths and hundredths Decimal place value: Hundreds to ten
thousandths
Writing a decimal number less than 1 given its name
Writing a decimal number greater than 1 given its name
Writing a decimal number given its name:
Advanced
Introduction to ordering decimals Ordering decimals
Rounding decimals
Converting a decimal to a proper fraction without simplifying: Basic
Converting a decimal to a proper fraction without simplifying: Advanced
Converting a decimal to a proper fraction in simplest form: Basic
Converting a decimal to a proper fraction in simplest form: Advanced
Unit 3 – Decimals –
Part 2 WEEK 5
Topics:
Converting a decimal to a mixed number and an improper fraction without simplifying Converting a decimal to a mixed number and an improper fraction in simplest form: Basic Converting a decimal to a mixed number and an improper fraction in simplest form:
Advanced
Addition of aligned decimals Decimal addition with 3 numbers Subtraction of aligned decimals Decimal subtraction: Basic Decimal subtraction: Advanced
Decimal addition and subtraction with 3 or more numbers
Estimating a decimal sum or difference
Word problem with addition or subtraction of 2 decimals
Word problem with addition of 3 or 4 decimals and whole numbers
Word problem with subtraction of a whole number and a decimal: Regrouping with zeros Unit 3 – Decimals –
Part 3 WEEK 6
Topics:
Introduction to decimal multiplication Multiplying a decimal by a whole number Decimal multiplication: Problem type 1 Decimal multiplication: Problem type 2
Multiplying decimals less than 1: Problem type 2
Estimating a product of decimals
Word problem with multiplication of a decimal and a whole number
Word problem with multiplication of two decimals
Word problem with decimal addition and multiplication
Unit 3 – Decimals – Part 4
WEEK 6
Topics:
Whole number division with decimal answers Division of a decimal by a whole number Division of a decimal by a 1-digit decimal Division of a decimal by a 2-digit decimal Decimal division with rounding
Word problem with division of a decimal and a whole number
Word problem with division of two decimals Word problem with decimal subtraction and division
Solving a one-step word problem using the formula d = rt
Converting a fraction with a denominator of 10 or 100 to a decimal
Converting a fraction with a denominator of 100 or 1000 to a decimal
Unit 3 – Decimals –
Part 5 WEEK 6
Topics:
Converting a fraction to a terminating decimal:
Basic
Converting a fraction to a terminating decimal:
Advanced
Converting a fraction to a repeating decimal:
Basic
Converting a fraction to a repeating decimal:
Advanced
Using a calculator to convert a fraction to a rounded decimal
Converting a mixed number to a terminating decimal: Basic
Converting a mixed number to a terminating decimal: Advanced
Converting a fraction or mixed number to a rounded decimal
Ordering fractions and decimals
Order of operations with decimals: Problem type 1
Writing a decimal and a fraction for a shaded region
Addition or subtraction with a decimal and a mixed number
Unit 4 – Percentages – Part 1
WEEK 7
Topics:
Converting a fraction with a denominator of 100 to a percentage
Converting a percentage to a fraction with a denominator of 100
Finding the percentage of a grid that is shaded Introduction to converting a percentage to a decimal
Introduction to converting a decimal to a percentage
Converting between percentages and decimals Converting a mixed number percentage to a decimal
Converting between percentages and decimals in a real-world situation
Converting a percentage to a fraction in simplest form
Converting a decimal percentage to a fraction
Unit 4 – Percentages – Part 2
WEEK 7
Topics:
Converting a fraction to a percentage:
Denominator of 4, 5, or 10
Converting a fraction to a percentage:
Denominator of 20, 25, or 50
Using a calculator to convert a fraction to a rounded percentage
Converting a fraction to a percentage in a real- world situation
Writing a ratio as a percentage without a calculator
Finding a percentage of a whole number
Finding a percentage of a whole number without a calculator: Basic
Applying the percent equation: Problem type 1 Applying the percent equation: Problem type 2 Finding a percentage of a total amount: Real- world situations
Unit 4 – Percentages – Part 3
WEEK 7
Topics:
Finding the final amount given the original amount and a percentage increase or decrease Finding a percentage of a total amount without a calculator: Sales tax, commission, discount Finding the rate of a tax or commission
Finding the sale price given the original price and percent discount
Finding the sale price without a calculator given the original price and percent discount Finding the total cost including tax or markup Finding the original price given the sale price and percent discount
Finding the percentage increase or decrease:
Basic
Finding the percentage increase or decrease:
Advanced
Finding simple interest without a calculator
WEEK 8 Review
Test on Units 3 and 4 – Decimals and Percentages
Unit 5 – Number Sense – Part 1 WEEK 8
Topics:
Power of 10: Positive exponent Square root of a perfect square Plotting integers on a number line
Writing a signed number for a real-world situation
Ordering integers
Absolute value of a number
Integer addition: Problem type 1 Integer addition: Problem type 2 Integer subtraction: Problem type 1 Integer subtraction: Problem type 2 Integer subtraction: Problem type 3
Unit 5 – Number
Sense – Part 2 WEEK 8
Topics:
Addition and subtraction with 3 integers Word problem with addition or subtraction of integers
Even and odd numbers
Integer multiplication and division Exponents and integers: Problem type 1 Exponents and integers: Problem type 2
Operations with absolute value: Problem type 2 Order of operations with integers
Unit 5 – Number
Sense – Part 3 WEEK 9
Topics:
Signed fraction multiplication: Basic Signed fraction division
Exponents and signed fractions
Square root of a rational perfect square Signed decimal multiplication
Signed decimal division
Power of 10: Negative exponent
Scientific notation with positive exponent Scientific notation with negative exponent Converting between scientific notation and standard form in a real-world situation
Unit 6 – Intro to Algebra – Part 1 WEEK 9
Topics:
Introduction to properties of addition
Introduction to properties of multiplication Solving a word problem on proportions using a unit rate
Evaluating a linear expression: Integer multiplication with addition or subtraction Evaluating a quadratic expression: Integers Combining like terms: Whole number coefficients Combining like terms: Integer coefficients
Properties of addition
Multiplying a constant and a linear monomial Distributive property: Whole number coefficients Distributive property: Integer coefficients
Unit 6 – Intro to
Algebra – Part 2 WEEK 9
Topics:
Using distribution and combining like terms to simplify: Univariate
Using distribution with double negation and combining like terms to simplify: Multivariate Combining like terms in a quadratic expression Additive property of equality with whole numbers Additive property of equality with integers
Introduction to solving an equation with variables on the same side
Identifying solutions to a linear equation in one variable: Two-step equations
Additive property of equality with a negative coefficient
Solving a linear equation with several occurrences of the variable: Variables on the same side
Writing a one-step expression for a real-world situation
Solving a word problem with two unknowns using a linear equation
Unit 6 – Intro to Topics:
Algebra – Part 3 WEEK 10
Additive property of equality with signed fractions Multiplicative property of equality with fractions Multiplicative property of equality with signed fractions
Properties of real numbers
Evaluating a linear expression: Signed decimal addition and subtraction
Evaluating a linear expression: Signed decimal multiplication with addition or subtraction Additive property of equality with decimals Multiplicative property of equality with decimals Solving a proportion of the form x/a = b/c
Solving a proportion of the form (x+a)/b = c/d Solving a proportion of the form a/(x+b) = c/x Solving a word problem on proportions using a unit rate (review)
Word problem on proportions: Problem type 1
WEEK 10 Review
Test on Units 5 and 6 – Number Sense and Intro to Algebra
Unit 7 – Intro to Graphing– Part 1 WEEK 10
Topics:
Reading a point in the coordinate plane Plotting a point in the coordinate plane Table for a linear equation
Identifying solutions to a linear equation in two variables
Finding a solution to a linear equation in two variables
Graphing a linear equation of the form y = mx Graphing a line given its equation in slope- intercept form: Integer slope
Graphing a line given its equation in slope- intercept form: Fractional slope
Graphing a line given its equation in standard form
Unit 7 – Intro to
Graphing – Part 2 WEEK 11
Topics:
Graphing a vertical or horizontal line
Finding x- and y-intercepts given the graph of a line on a grid
Finding x- and y-intercepts given the equation:
Basic
Finding x- and y-intercepts given the equation:
Advanced
Graphing a line given its x- and y-intercepts Graphing a line by first finding its x- and y- intercepts
Classifying slopes given graphs of lines Finding slope given the graph of a line on a grid
Finding slope given two points on the line
Unit 7 – Intro to Graphing – Part 3 WEEK 11
Topics:
Finding the slope of horizontal and vertical lines
Graphing a line through a given point with a given slope
Graphing a line given its equation in standard form
Graphing a line given its slope and y-intercept Finding the slope and y-intercept of a line given its equation in the form y = mx + b
Finding the slope and y-intercept of a line given its equation in the form Ax + By = C
Graphing a line by first finding its slope and y- intercept
Writing an equation of a line given its slope and y-intercept
Finding slopes of lines parallel and perpendicular to a line given in slope-intercept form
Rewriting a linear equation in the form Ax + By = C
WEEK 11 Final Exam Review
TBD Final Exam
Calendar of Course Activities
Due Date Name Event Type Value
Important College Dates
Saturday, September 25, 2021: Last day to add/change classes Monday, October 4, 2021: Last day to drop with a refund
Friday, November 12, 2021: Last day to drop with a grade of 'W' Monday, December 20, 2021: Course grades posted to SIS
Additional Course Policies
Instructional Methods:
This is either a hybrid online/face-to-face class or an online class that may be
synchronous (time/days are listed) or asynchronous (no time/days listed). The course content is presented in a variety of formats and locations. You will find many available resources in Canvas and the ALEKS 360 course software, including the electronic textbook, a variety of topic explanations, and some video explanations with examples.
You can also use the additional resources offered by the college such as the math center, the math emporium, or your instructor’s office hours. ALEKS is an adaptive learning system where you will do most homework and graded activities. To successfully complete MDE 10, you will need to assume an active role in the learning process. Ask
questions, complete assignments, successfully complete assessments, participate in discussions, and seek help as needed.
Testing and Evaluation:
There will be four unit tests (paper and pencil or on ALEKS) and a comprehensive final exam that will be completed during exam week. All will be proctored.
Unit objectives must be completed before the unit test may be taken because this is a mastery-based course.
Evaluation
MDE 10 is graded as Pass/Fail. Your grade will be calculated as follows:
48% - 12% for each of the 4 unit tests 14% - 2% for each of the 7 quizzes
15% - meeting pie progress goals – pie progress goal average 6% - Project
17% - Final Exam – may be paper/pencil or ALEKS
To pass the course, you must complete ALL unit tests AND the comprehensive final exam AND have a final average of 70% or higher.
Tests require you to show ALL work to support your answers whether the test is online or in class. The work must be neat, numbered, and complete to receive full credit for each question. If your calculator is used (except for units where no calculator is allowed) you must still show what was done on the calculator.
Final Grades:
-If your final average is 70% or higher, you earn an “S” for satisfactory completion of the course.
-If your final average is NOT 70% or higher, you earn a “U” for unsatisfactory completion of the course, and you will not receive credit for any of the three units.
Make-Up/Missed Test Policy
All unit tests and the final exam are required for successful completion of the course.
They must be taken by the posted deadline unless permission is granted in advance
for extraordinary circumstances. Under this situation, the student will be given a deadline not more than 5 days from the original posted date.
Homework requirements and ALEKS: All required homework is assigned via the ALEKS system. You must work to complete each unit or objective set in ALEKS. You should expect to spend significant time working on your topics in ALEKS so you are keeping pace with the topics covered in class. To stay on pace for the semester, you will need to complete approximately
- 8 hours (minimum) per week outside of class time or 2-3 ALEKS objectives (not topics) per week for a 16-week course
- 16 hours (minimum) per week outside of class time or 4-6 ALEKS objectives (not topics) per week for an 8-week course
Unit objectives must be completed before the unit test may be taken because this is a mastery-based course.
There are 7 units that cover the following:
Unit 1 -Whole Numbers Unit 2 - Fractions Unit 3 - Decimals Unit 4 - Percentages Unit 5 - Number Sense Unit 6 - Intro to Algebra Unit 7 - Intro to Graphing
Course Requirements
How ALEKS works: Students begin by completing an initial knowledge check. This assessment determines prior knowledge and topics not yet mastered. Doing well on this initial knowledge check can significantly reduce the amount of time and work needed to complete a unit. Take the initial knowledge check seriously, but do not use any
outside resources while completing this assessment. ALEKS is an adaptive learning platform. Each student’s experience will be different based on their initial knowledge check data. Once you complete this initial check, you will start your learning path. Your path includes your topics not yet mastered. This path is also known as your ALEKS pie.
Required Time-on-Task
Attendance via class participation and assignment completion is expected and required.
To successfully complete your units, you will need to assume an active role in the learning process; seek help as needed and increase your pie percentage each week as determined by your term length.
16 – week term – 6% increase in your pie each week 8 – week term – 14% increase in your pie each week
College Policies
Students should refer to the Student Handbook for the full list and explanation of Thomas Nelson's policies related to students.
Disability Accommodations
Thomas Nelson Community College operates in compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act. Students seeking accommodations based on a disability should contact Disability Support Services to schedule an
appointment with the Coordinator of Disability Support Services. Students must present instructors with their letters of accommodation as soon as possible when the course begins. The accommodations become effective on the date when the student presents the letter to the instructor.
Accommodations shall not be applied retroactively.
Academic Honesty
It is imperative that students maintain a high degree of individual honor in their scholastic endeavors. Scholastic dishonesty will not be condoned under any circumstances. Generally, scholastic dishonesty is interpreted as cheating on an examination or quiz, which includes giving or receiving information;
copying, using unauthorized materials in tests; collaborating during
examinations; substituting for another person or allowing substitutions during examination; plagiarizing or submitting work other than one’s own; and
colluding with another person or persons in submitting work for credit unless such collaboration is approved in advance by the instructor. Webster's Third
International Dictionary defines plagiarism as follows: “Plagiarism--to steal and pass off, as one's own the ideas or words of another; to use without crediting the source; to present as new and original an idea or product derived from an existing source; to commit literary theft.”
Technology Policy
Students in all modalities (face-to-face, hybrid, and online) will need access to a desktop or laptop computer and an internet connection suitable for using Canvas and other online resources necessary for success in their courses.
Students who experience unexpected outages or other technology issues should contact their instructor as soon as possible. If email is unavailable, students should use other communication methods, such as the instructor’s phone number. Laptops, internet hot spots, calculators, and other devices are available in limited quantities on loan from the Thomas Nelson Library.
Children in the Classroom
Children are not permitted to attend any on campus class meeting. Children may not be left unsupervised in the hallway outside of the classroom.
Children under the age of 15 are only permitted to visit other areas of the campus when supervised by an adult at all times.
When attending synchronous online courses, students should be mindful of any background noise or activity that may disrupt the online classroom environment.
Instructor Lateness/Absence Policy (for on-campus classes) Instructors will communicate cancelled classes via Canvas and email. If students have not been notified of a class cancellation and the instructor is not present at the start time for the class, students should wait 15 additional minutes in case the instructor is slightly delayed. If, after that time, the instructor has not arrived, a sign-in sheet should be passed among the students, listing the class name, meeting day and time, room number, and instructor name. Students should deliver the sign-in sheet to Campus Police.
Campus Police will forward the sign-in sheet to the appropriate division office.
Students should check Canvas within 24 hours for instructions on how to prepare for the next class meeting.
Campus Police at the Hampton campus: located in Diggs Hall, Room 153 Campus Police at the Historic Triangle campus: located in Room 116 Inclement Weather Policy
In the event of inclement weather, the College provides delay and cancellation information to local radio and television stations and the
Omnilert notification system. Inclement weather, particularly ice storms and hurricanes, can affect power, cable, and phone lines making it difficult to submit assignments online. If the College is closed due to inclement weather, any assignments due during the closing should be submitted on the first day the College reopens, unless otherwise specified by the instructor. Students should check Canvas for details. If a student is still experiencing difficulties in transmission of Canvas assignments due to power or other outages, they should contact the instructor as soon as it is safe to do so via email, or call the instructor by phone, to resolve questions and concerns in a timely manner.
Contagious Disease Policy
Enrollment Information
Implications of Enrollment
Students must keep in mind that enrollment in college classes entails consequences that can be significant and permanent including, but not limited to, the following:
1. Final course grades on college transcripts become a permanent part of a student’s college record.
2. Grades of D and F and course withdrawals can lead to the loss of financial aid.
3. Once the withdrawal date has passed, students cannot withdraw from a class, except in extraordinary circumstances such as a medical
emergency
Attendance may affect overall course grade based on course-specific attendance policies. As per the Student Handbook, “students have the
obligation to initiate their own withdrawals from classes” using the Student Information System (SIS).
A student who does not attend at least one class session (or access the
course in Canvas for asynchronous online courses) by the last date to drop with a refund will be reported to the registrar as having never attended and will be administratively dropped from the course. Students who have
attended class or have accessed the course in Canvas are responsible for initiating their own withdrawal if they determine that is the best course of action. Students can withdraw up until the date listed on the academic calendar for the term using SIS or Navigate.
Repeating the Course
Students may attempt to complete a course with a passing grade twice (withdrawing from the course with a grade of ‘W’ counts as an attempt). To receive permission for a subsequent attempt, the student must make an appointment to meet with the Dean of Student Services to appeal for
permission to take the class again. If a course is repeated, the most recent grade takes precedence over the earlier grade, regardless of whether it is better or worse than the earlier grade.
For Dual Enrollment Courses
Dual Enrollment courses are college-level courses that may be geared towards adult learners. Instructors may not and are not expected to tailor course content to dual enrollment students. If you have any additional questions or concerns regarding the information above, please feel free to reach out to your Dual Enrollment Coordinator.
Student Resources
Thomas Nelson's TutorZone
Thomas Nelson provides online tutoring through Brainfuse TutorMatch.
Tutoring is FREE for currently enrolled students.
Writing Center Math Center
Veterans and Active Duty Military
Veterans and active duty military personnel with special circumstances (e.g.
upcoming deployments, drill requirements, etc.) are encouraged to communicate these circumstances to their instructors (in advance, if
possible). Veteran and military students should also contact Thomas Nelson’s offices of Enrollment Services and Veteran Services for more extensive assistance.
Title IX
Thomas Nelson Community College is committed to providing an educational environment free of all forms of sex discrimination. As required by Title IX, the College does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities, and it encourages any member of the college community who thinks that he or she has been subjected to sex
discrimination, sexual harassment (including sexual violence) or sexual misconduct by another student, member of the faculty or staff, or campus visitor or contractor, to immediately report the incident to our Title IX
coordinator or deputy coordinator. Students should go to the TNCC website, and click on the link at the bottom of the page marked Report an Incident.
As responsible employees of Thomas Nelson, faculty and staff are mandatory reporters, and must report all incidents of sexual harassment/misconduct witnessed by or disclosed to them to the Title IX Coordinator, or to the deputy coordinator by using the Report an Incident button at the bottom of each Thomas Nelson website page. Students who witness or are aware of an incident or situation they believe compromises the safety or well-being of a member or members of the college community are encouraged to report the incident or situation to the relevant authorities. Students should go to the TNCC website, and click on the link at the bottom of the page marked Report an Incident. Reports can be anonymous, though providing as much info as possible makes this resource more effective. Click here for more
information on Title IX, including contact information for Thomas Nelson’s Title IX Coordinators.
Student Safety and Well Being
Thomas Nelson is committed to the success of our students and understands that students need more than paper and pens to attend college. This can include financial emergencies, employment assistance or food and housing needs. Students have several ways to let the College know of their needs.
If students are in need of immediate help, they may complete the Incident Form indicating they have a general concern. The Care Team will respond quickly and connect the student to College and local resources.
Single Stop at Thomas Nelson will assist with connecting students to
benefits. Please complete this Single Stop Screener Single Stop™ - Your Single Stop in finding benefits & resources to help us identify the benefits that you may be eligible for.
If you have questions, please visit our website Single Stop | Thomas
Nelson Community College or contact Sonja Vega at [email protected] or call 757-825-2825.
Student Emergency Funds are available for students who are experiencing an unexpected financial need. Such needs may be car repairs, medical bills, home fires as examples. To access these funds, students must be in good standing (2.0 GPA or higher), be a current student, and provide
documentation of the need. Please complete the Student Emergency Fund Request form and provide the required documentation. Your form and
documents will be reviewed within 48 hours, and a decision will be made.
Most approved students will receive their check within 48 hours.
The Hampton and Historic Triangle Campuses have food pantries which are stocked full of nonperishable items for students, faculty, and staff who may need them. The food pantry on the Hampton Campus is in Griffin Hall room 221, and food is available Monday-Friday, 8:00-5:00, by coming to room 201 when the College is open. Emails are sent to students to notify them of food distribution events. On the Historic Triangle Campus, the food pantry is in room 224. Students may stop by the front desk in Student Services or the Library to gain access to it during regular business hours.
The Care Team also offers pop-up clothes closets on the Hampton Campus twice a year. Check your TNCC email account for current news and offerings.
Finally, the Care Team has developed a Resource Guide, which includes an extensive list of local resources to assist with food insecurity, housing
insecurity, domestic violence, and many others.
