Course Description
Provides foundational information for undergraduate success at UNCG. Concepts for interdisciplinary study and the fundamentals of higher education are included. Fosters development through goal setting and planning exercises. Prerequisite: Must have fewer than 60 credits to enroll or can enroll by Written Permission.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
Spartan MAC Foundation Course Goals
- Apply knowledge of academic skills and techniques directly related to student success through the use of campus services and resources.
- Engage in critical and metacognitive reflection on the connection between self and community (e.g., UNCG, college/school/department, special interest groups, social/leadership/service initiative) to develop goals and plans related to personal purpose, interests, and values.
- Critically evaluate information and media sources in a variety of formats.
- Synthesize information from multiple sources to make decisions.
- Integrate and cite sources accurately and correctly.
BPS 201 STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Apply knowledge of Canvas technological skills directly related to editing your Canvas profile and notification settings.
- Discover how to employ project-based assignments in any major or course.
- Interpret core course competencies and the purpose for deliberate practice in any major.
- Discuss/identify/analyze people-centered problems.
- Gather the tools, knowledge, & skills needed for success within any major at the University.
SPARTAN THRIVE
Spartan THRIVE is a campus-wide well-being initiative at UNC Greensboro that promotes student success through health, resilience, and holistic support. It offers resources and programming focused on mental health, physical wellness, stress management, and academic balance to help students thrive both in and out of the classroom.
As part of this course, students are expected to complete one Spartan THRIVE module designed to support student well-being, resilience, and academic success. Participation includes engaging with online content and reflecting on how wellness strategies can enhance your learning experience. This activity supports UNCG’s commitment to fostering a healthy and balanced student community.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Assignments and Discussion Boards This includes: Mandatory Orientation Module Videos Introduction Discussion Board Adjust Canvas Notifications Syllabus/BIPS Quiz Conflict Resolution Quiz Reflection Conflict Group Assignment Post Peer Reviews Spartan Thrive Assignments | 25% |
| Idea Generation Assignment and Project Ideation Discussion Board | 10% |
| Effective and Efficient Research Assignment Parts 1 and 2 | 15% |
| Project Concept Map Assignment This includes: Draft Final Revised Concept Map Concept Map Peer Review | 20% |
| Faculty Sign Up Consultation | 5% |
| Elevator Speech | 5% |
| BIPS Major Portfolio Website These assignments are included in this percentage: Website Home Page 5% Create Wireframe 5% | 20% |
Many of the assignments for this course are graded on rubrics. A rubric is a tool that articulates the expectations for an assignment by listing criteria, and for each criterion, describing levels of quality (Andrade, 2000; Arter & Chappuis, 2007; Stiggins, 2001). The rubrics for this course display the criteria for each assignment on a 4-point rating scale. The ratings are: Well-Developed, Developing, Emerging, and Unsatisfactory.
Grading Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 94-100% | A |
| 90-93.99% | A- |
| 87-89.99% | B+ |
| 84-86.99% | B |
| 80-83.99% | B- |
| 77-79.99% | C+ |
| 74-76.99% | C |
| 70-73.99% | C- |
| 67-69.99% | D+ |
| 64-66.99% | D |
| 60-63.99% | D- |
| Below 60% | F |
Attendance/Participation:
How do you take attendance in an online course? For this class, you will have a video announcement that must be completed each week to get credit for attendance. This is your attendance assignment.
If you are not having success in the course because of lack of attendance or not turning in work, the instructor reserves the right to perform an administrative drop from the course. If this becomes necessary, I will let you know by email before the final drop date of the course, and you can request a virtual consultation with me.
The class attendance form will be used to drop a student from a course for failing to meet the attendance requirements stated on the syllabus.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
No course materials are required.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.