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PRINCE GEORGE'S COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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CIS 2840 - Systems Analysis -
Section LE01
Fall 2009 |
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INSTRUCTOR: |
Ray
Vavrek
CIS |
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OFFICE: |
CAT
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PHONE NUMBERS: |
301
322-0145
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322-0052 (CIS Dept.) |
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EMAIL ADDRESS: |
vavrekrx@pgcc.edu |
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OFFICE HOURS: |
Wednesday & Thursday
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TBA Refer to Bb
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
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This course is built around a major
team project, which will require your entire lab hours as well
as additional outside research. The team project will account
for half of your grade. The entire team will receive the same
grade as 50% of the overall project grade. The other 50% of the
project grade will be an evaluation of your own performance on
the project. You will be evaluated by other team members as to
your specific contributions to the project, willingness to
participate in team functions, meeting deadlines, accuracy of
your work, etc. In addition to the team project, you will be
graded on a research paper, oral presentations and written
tests.
Proposal teams will be assigned early
in the semester (no later than the fourth week). Each team will
then work toward the presentation and delivery of the completed
project during the last weeks of the semester.
Class discussions will center on the
Systems Development Life Cycle. It is this highly structured
process and the documentation that accompanies it that is the
basis for effective systems analysis and design. Since the
success of the course depends on group participation, regular,
punctual attendance is required. It is a good idea to inform
your team leader or me of any planned unavoidable absences in
order to be sure you do not miss the material presented. |
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES: |
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Course Survey Topics:
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Describe fundamental
information system concepts using a basic computer information
systems vocabulary
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Describe the principal
characteristics of businesses as information systems and shared
characteristics of systems and subsystems.
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Describe the components
of effective communications, interviews, and technical writing
used by systems analysts.
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Describe the purpose of
the system team and identify the roles and responsibilities of
the system team members.
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Describe and construct
multilevel data flow diagrams and data dictionaries.
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Describe the phases of
the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC); Study Phase, Design
Phase, Development Phase, and the Operational Phase.
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Describe, develop, and
evaluate Candidate Systems using weighted candidate evaluation
matrices.
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Describe the
identification of system processing, control, and test
requirements.
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Describe the process of
file normalization and its advantages.
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List the major
principles of input and output design.
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List and describe the
steps that are used by programmers to develop computer programs
and to ensure that the programs function properly
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Define and distinguish
between the four major stages of the operation phase and the
difficulties of changeover and the challenges of routine
operation.
Group Project Objectives:
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Develop interactive
group communications skills.
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Develop the use of
concepts of systems analysis learned in the course.
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Develop the use of
effective fact-finding skills.
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Develop the use of
effective presentation skills.
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Develop an awareness of
the benefits and difficulties in using the team concept. |
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TEXTBOOKS: |
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Systems Analysis &
Design, Second Edition, by George M. Marakas
This text is available at the
College
Bookstore. You may buy books in person or have them
shipped to your home. Contact the bookstore by phone, email or
in person. |
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OTHER REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS: |
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Have a USB Key
Chain type drive
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Report folders
with pockets (Refer to individual assignments)
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Class Meeting Dates and Hours: HT-205 |
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OUTSIDE CLASS REQUIREMENTS: |
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Class requires substantial lab work outside of normal class
hours. |
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HOW ASSIGNMENTS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED: |
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All
written assignments (unless otherwise specified) must be typed,
must use Microsoft Word 2003 or higher, must turn in both a
printout and an electronic copy prepared with Microsoft Word.
Include footnotes/endnotes, and follow APA guidelines for
citations or as otherwise prescribed by the assignment sheet.
Note the rules concerning plagiarism. Electronic copies are to
be submitted through Blackboard Assignment Tab. |
CIS2840 Course Outline
This is a tentative course schedule. Study the
assigned material according to the list below. Come to class prepared.
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Reading/References |
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1
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09/01
09/03 |
Overview of Course
Systems
Development Environment |
Syllabus
Chapter 1 |
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09/08
09/10 |
So
What Is the Problem
Identification and Selection of Projects |
Chapter 2
Chapter 3 |
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09/15
09/17 |
System Requirements Determination
Project Management |
Chapter 4
Appendix A |
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09/22
09/24 |
Program Documentation, Team
Assignments Modeling the Processes and Logic |
Handout
Chapter 5 |
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09/29
10/01 |
Team project RFP (Request For
Proposal)
Review for Test 1 Oral
Presentations |
Handout
Chapters 1-5 App A |
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10/06
10/08 |
Test 1
Modeling the Data: Conceptual and Logical |
Chapters 1-5, App A
Chapter 6 |
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10/13
10/15 |
Case Tools and JAD
Moving From Analysis to Design |
Chapter 7
Chapter 8 |
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10/20
10/22 |
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Chapter 9
Chapter 10 |
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10/27
10/29 |
No Classes College Enrichment Day
Project Reviews |
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11/03
11/05 |
Review for Test 2
Oral
Presentations
Test 2
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Chapters 6-10
Chapters 6-10 |
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11/10
11/12 |
Designing the System Output
Research Paper Due
Designing the Inputs and User Interface |
Chapter 11
Chapter 12 |
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11/17
11/19 |
Designing the System Internals
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Chapter 13
Chapter 14 |
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11/24
11/26 |
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Appendix B |
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12/01
12/03 |
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12/08
12/10 |
Final Review Oral Presentations |
Chapters 11-14,AppB |
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12/15
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Chapters 1-14,AppAB |
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GRADE DISTRIBUTION:
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Major Tests:
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Three objective CONCEPTS exams based on the Systems
Analysis & Design textbook and class lectures will
be worth a total of 350 points. |
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Individual Project Assignments: |
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There will be at least two assignments, one of which
will require am oral presentation. |
Final Grade:
The points are summarized as below:
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Three SAD Tests |
350 |
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Research Paper |
100 |
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Oral Presentation |
50 |
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Course Group Project |
250 |
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Course Group Project Individual Score |
250 |
Total
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1000 |
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Letter grades will be assigned according to the
following:
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900 and above =A |
800-899=B |
700-799=C |
600-699=D |
below 600=F |
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Other letter grade categories are as follows:
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I
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Incomplete (See notation below) |
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Q |
administrative withdrawal for students who disappeared during
first few weeks of class but did not officially withdraw |
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audit; students pay and attend class but do not receive a grade
or credit. |
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student officially withdrew from course. |
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An I Grade is not given for students who simply need more time
to complete the work of the course! Everyone would like
extra time to finish the course. Deadlines are deadlines. This
grade is reserved for extraordinary circumstances. This means
that a student attended and was passing the course, but due to
circumstances beyond his or her control, was unable to finish
the course by the end of the semester. If a student receives an
I but does not complete the work by the end of the following
semester, the grade changes to F.
If
you receive a D or an F at PGCC, you may retake the course.
When you do, the new grade completely replaces the old one.
Your transcript does not in any way reflect the old grade. |
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Testing Policies:
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Tests are NEVER EVER taken late; however,
arrangements can be made to take a test early.
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If you miss the Systems Analysis Test One or Two
you will receive a score equal to the average of the two tests
taken.
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The Final Exam must be taken. Should it be missed,
the grade recorded will be a zero. There is no make-up for
missing the Final.
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Tests are typically returned during the class
session after the test is taken (or on another date announced).
Sometimes if lab is scheduled, tests cannot be returned
immediately because of time constraints. In these
circumstances, see me in my office if you would like your score.
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You may take any notes you desire during the
discussion of a returned test, and all tests are returned to the
instructor. In general, tests are not cumulative Systems
Analysis Test Two covers material discussed after System
Analysis Test One. However, the Final Exam is a comprehensive
exam. |
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Caveat concerning cheating:
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Copying versus helping: It is a very simple matter to copy
someone else's project or to ask a friend to write a project for
you. It is more difficult to ask that friend to help you
understand the concepts and then assist in correcting your
project. The former is cheating; the latter is legitimate
student-to-student tutoring. The former teaches you nothing,
though it may get you a perfect score on a given project; the
latter improves your ability to tackle the next project, the
next exam, and the next assignment after that. While naturally I
do my best to discourage cheating, I also encourage you to work
with each other to improve your understanding, that is, to tutor
and assist each other. I expect that you will always be able to
explain your project. If you cannot explain it, I will assume
that you did not do it, and I will grade it accordingly. If you
are unsure of the difference between helping and cheating, it is
better to err on the side of caution. Also, review carefully the
Indiana University Writing Centers guidelines concerning
plagiarism found at
http://www.indiana.edu/~wts/wts/plagiarism.html. |
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COLLEGE RESOURCES and SERVICES
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Student Assessment Services Center (Testing Center): |
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Bladen Wing, Room
100
301-322-0090
(www.pg.cc.md.us/pgweb/pgdocs/student_services/student_assessment_services.htm)
Check the web site for hours and policies and procedures. |
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Tutoring and Writing Centers: (www.pgcc.edu/students/tutoring_writing_grammar) |
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Bladen Wing, Room 107 Call
301-322-0748 to make an appointment.
If
you have the feeling that something is missing from your
studies, the Tutoring Center can help you put the pieces of the
puzzle together with free one-on-one or group tutoring.
The
Writing Center offers one-on-one tutoring for all students who
are working on any writing assignment in any course. |
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Student Development Services:
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(www.pgcc.edu/pgweb/pgdocs/student_services/index-sds.htm)
301-322-0886
Student Development Services has various programs that provide
students with mentoring, advising and individual counseling.
Call or check the website for more information. |
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Library: (www.pgcc.edu/library)
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Accokeek Hall
General information: 301-322-0105
The
Learning Resources Division provides a range of library and
media services. Refer to the web site for hours and more
information about the services. |
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Campus Bookstore (www.pgcc.edu/pgweb/pgdocs/bookstore.html)
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Largo Student Center, Room 116
301-322-0912 |
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CLASSROOM POLICIES:
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Attendance:
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Research on college success demonstrates that class attendance
is a significant factor in student success. Considerable
material will be covered during each class session. There will
be discussion of assignments, and handouts will be distributed.
If a student must miss class, it is his/her responsibility to
get the notes and assignments from a classmate and check with
the instructor regarding any handouts, etc., preferably before
the next class period. To help me fulfill my responsibility to
keep accurate attendance records, please initial the attendance
sheet circulated at the beginning of each class session. As a
small incentive, I will give you one/half point of extra credit
for each class fully attended. That means being present when
the class begins at 6:00 PM. |
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Pagers and Cell Phones:
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Pagers should be non-audible. Cell phones should be turned
off. Students may be subject to a 5 point penalty for every
occurrence of an audible/disruptive ring tone. |
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Tape Recorders:
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Tape recorders may only be used with the prior consent of the
instructor. |
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Eating and Drinking in Class:
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Eating and drinks in the classroom is forbidden. |
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Student Handbook:
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The
Prince Georges Community College Student Handbook contains
official policies and procedures regarding student conduct,
academic integrity, and related matters. You are responsible for
conducting yourself in accordance with those policies. The
Student Handbook also contains a wealth of information designed
to help students achieve success. Please pick up your free copy
from the College Life Office in the Largo Student Center (near
the bookstore). |
Students with Disabilities:
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Students requesting academic
accommodations are required to contact the Disability Support
Services Office (B-124) or call (301) 322-0838 (voice) or (301)
322-0122 (TTY) to establish eligibility for services and
accommodations. Students with documented disabilities should
discuss the matter privately with their instructors at the
beginning of the semester and provide a copy of their
Student/Faculty Accommodation Form. |
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General Project Guidelines:
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Required Computer Software:
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All
of the computer projects required in this course must be
accomplished using Microsoft Office 2003 or later. Office 2007
is preferred. |
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Folders:
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All
projects, unless otherwise stated, must be submitted in an
approved folder (a 9"x11.5" folder with pockets). On the outside
of the folder, print your name, the course name, meeting
days/times, and the name of your instructor. |
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Lateness Policy:
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Any
project not turned in when it is due is late, regardless of the
reason that it is late. The penalty (per 100 points) for
lateness is a five (5) point deduction for each class session or
ten (10) points per week that the assignment is late. Holidays
count as a class session. No tears, no excuses, no exceptions. |
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Code Of Conduct:
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The
Prince George's Community College Code of Conduct defines the
rights and responsibilities of students and establishes a system
of procedures for dealing with students charged with violations
of the code and other rules and regulations of the college. A
student enrolling in the college assumes an obligation to
conduct himself/herself in a manner compatible with the
college's function as an educational institution. Refer to the
2007-2008 Student Handbook, beginning on page 43, for a complete
explanation of the Code of Conduct, including the Code of
Academic Integrity and the procedure for dealing with disruptive
student behavior. |
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Code Of Academic Integrity:
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The
college is an institution of higher learning that holds academic
integrity as its highest principle. In the pursuit of
knowledge, the college community expects that all students,
faculty, and staff will share responsibility for adhering to the
values of honesty and unquestionable integrity. To support a
community committed to academic achievement and scholarship, the
Code of Academic Integrity advances the principle of honest
representation in the work that is produced by students seeking
to engage fully in the learning process. The complete text of
the Code of Academic Integrity is in the 2007-2008 Student
Handbook (pages 44-47) and posted on the college's website. |
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RESOURCES AND SERVICES:
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Student Development Services
Student Development Services offers programs that provide
students with advising, individual counseling, and mentoring.
For more information, call 301-322-0886 or check the website:
http://www.pgcc.edu/current/academicresources/studentdevelopmentservices |
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Computer and Learning Labs
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Office |
Location |
Phone |
Hours of Operation
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Marlboro Learning Lab |
Marlboro Hall
Room 2129 |
301-322-0503 |
Mon.-Thurs.: 8 am 8:45 pm
Fri.: 8 am 3:45 pm
Sat.: 8:30 am 2:45 pm
Sun.: 10 am 1 pm
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Open Computer Lab
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Bladen Hall
Room 104 |
301-322-0999 |
Mon.-Thurs.: 8 am 10 pm
Fri.: 8 am 5 pm
Sat.: 9 am 5 pm
Sun.: Closed
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Open Computer Lab |
High Technology Center
Rooms 101 and 201
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301-322-0999 |
Mon. Fri.: 8 am 10 pm
Sat.: Closed
Sun.: Closed
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Math Learning Center |
Marlboro Hall
Room 3104 |
301-583-5257 |
Mon.: 9 am 9 pm
Tues.: 9:15 am 8 pm
Wed.: 9 am 9 pm
Thurs.: 9:15 am 8 pm
Fri.: 9 am 7 pm
Sat.: 10 am 2 pm
Sun.: Closed |
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Other Resources, Services, and
Academic Support
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Office |
Location |
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Hours of Operation
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Bookstore |
Largo Student Center
Room 116 |
301-322-0912
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Hours vary at beginning and end
of the semester. Please call or check website to confirm. |
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http://www-old.pgcc.edu/pgweb/pgdocs/bookstore.html |
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Campus Police |
Facilities Management Building
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301-322-0666 |
24 hours |
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College Life Services |
Largo Student Center Room 149 |
301-322-0853 |
Mon.-Fri.: 8:30 am 5 pm
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Distance Learning
www.pgcconline.com
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Temporary Office (TO) Building
Room 100 |
301-322-0463 |
Mon.- Fri.: 8:30 am 4:30 pm
with phone support available
until 9 pm |
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Library
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Lanham Hall
Room 112 |
301-322-0476 |
Mon-Thurs.: 8 am 8 pm
Fri.: 8 am 5 pm
Sat.: 10 am 3 pm
Sun.: Closed |
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http://www.pgcc.edu/current/academicresources/library.aspx |
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Testing Center
http://academic.pgcc.edu/sas/index.html
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Bladen Hall
Room 100 |
301-322-0090
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Mon-Thurs.: 8:30 am 8:30 pm
Fri.: 8:30 am 4:30 pm
Sat.: 9 am 3:30 pm
No additional students will be
admitted for testing 30 minutes prior to the posted closing
time.
On the first Friday of every
month during the spring semester, the Center closes at 2:30 pm
with no admittance after 2:00 p.m. |
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Tutoring and Writing
Centers |
Bladen Hall
Room 107 |
301-322-0748
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Mon-Thurs.: 8:30 am 8:30 pm
Fri.: 8:30 am 4:30 pm
Sat.: 9 am 3:30 pm |
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http://www.pgcc.edu/current/academicresources/tutoringwriting.aspx |
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Important Dates:
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Academic Calendar Spring Fall
2009 (Credit) |
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Monday |
August 31 |
Classes begin for fall 2009
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Sat.-Monday |
September 5-7 |
COLLEGE CLOSED Labor Day |
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Wednesday |
September 9 |
Refund deadline for full semester classes |
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Tuesday |
September 15 |
Last day to apply for fall graduation |
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Friday |
September 25 |
Last day to change from credit to audit or audit to credit
for full semester classes |
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Wednesday |
October 7 |
Last day to withdraw from first half-semester classes |
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Wednesday |
October 21 |
Midterm; end of first half-semester classes |
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Thursday |
October 22 |
Beginning of second half-semester classes |
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Tuesday |
October 27 |
College Enrichment Day No
Classes |
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Friday |
November 20 |
Last day to withdraw from full semester classes |
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Wednesday |
November 25 |
Beginning of Holiday. College Open;
No Classes |
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Thurs.-Sunday |
Nov. 26-29 |
COLLEGE CLOSED Thanksgiving
Vacation |
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Monday |
November 30 |
College re-opens and classes resume
Last day to withdraw from second-half semester classes |
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Thursday |
December 10 |
Last day of regular classes for fall semester |
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Fri.-Thurs. |
Dec. 11-17 |
Final examination period/last
week of classes |
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Sat.-Sun. |
Dec. 19-Jan. 3 |
COLLEGE CLOSED Winter break |
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Final grades are due Saturday,
December 19, 2009, by 2:00 p.m. |
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Monday, January 25: Classes
begin for spring 2010 |
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