COLLEGE STUDENT WEB SITE:

Most of the following information can be found on the student portion of the Prince George's Community College web site. Use that site over this syllabus (or any syllabus). Syllabuses are not updated like web sites. The times centers are open change frequently at the beginning of a semester. Confirm the times a center is open by foot or by phone.

http://www.pgcc.edu/students.html

ENGINEERING PROGRAM:

For information on this important program go to the following web site.

http://academic.pgcc.edu/~sjohnson/engineering.html

EXPECTED ITEMS FOR CLASS:

It is expected that you bring to class every day a pen or pencil, paper or lab book, textbooks to be used that day, calculator, etc. for ALL your classes.

ARTSYS:

This fellowing web site is a guide to transferring your courses to the various area colleges. It is operated by the University of Maryland with input from all the area colleges. This is ONLY a guide. Be fully aware that courses may not transfer for one reason or another that once transfered fine. Keep all syllabuses and materials related to your course work to show transfer personnel (in case there is a misunderstanding that can be easily resolved and allow transfer to go forward). Inform your department or program at PGCC that once transferable courses are no longer transferable.

Be careful of lower level elective transfers. These do not transfer to any actual course, but are electives that can fill a program if you need it. Engineers and most scientists DO NOT need this type of elective. If your course is transfering as this and you believe it should not, communicated this to your department or program at PGCC.

http://artweb.usmd.edu/

myPGCC:

Use myPGCC to provide quick access to Blackboard, Owl Alert, Owl Link, Owl Mail, PGCC news, information, student events and more. Log in using your Owl Link user ID and password.

http://my.pgcc.edu/

HOW TO LOG IN TO BLACKBOARD (if your class uses blackboard):

Blackboard is a web-based program that serves as the college's on-line classroom. You will use Blackboard to communicate with your instructor, to see your course materials, to submit assignments and to discuss course ideas with your classmates.

To log in to your Blackboard course, you must have an Owl Link user ID and password and an Owl Mail account:


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DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES

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.

CODE OF CONDUCT

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 2009-2010 Student Handbook, beginning on page 37, for a complete explanation of the Code of Conduct, including the Code of Academic Integrity and the procedure for dealing with disruptive student behavior.

CODE OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

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 2009-2010 Student Handbook (pages 39-41) and posted on the college's website.

DELAYED COLLEGE OPENINGS:

When the college announces a delayed opening, all classes with at least 45 minutes of class time remaining at the time of the opening will be held. For example, in the event of a 10 a.m. opening, a 9:30-10:45 a.m. class will be held. This procedure applies to all credit classes. To sign up for text alerts such as school closings and delays, log in to myPGCC from my.pgcc.edu or from www.pgcc.edu and click Owl Alert Notification System on the Bookmarks tab. Owl Alert is the college's instant messaging and email notification system.


ACADEMIC PROGRAMS:

Center for Work-Based Learning 301-322-0136

Marlboro Hall, Room 2102

http://academic.pgcc.edu/cwbl/index.shtml

The Center for Work-Based Learning assists students with combining work experience and academic study. Students are placed in jobs or internships where they may apply classroom learning to the real world. Faculty and on-site supervisors monitor the training to assure that it is relevant to the student's major. College credit is earned for this work-based learning. Work sites are located throughout the Washington, D.C. area as well as in Europe and Africa.

Collegian Centers

http://academic.pgcc.edu/collegiancenters

The College's five Collegian Centers provide peer to peer interaction outside of the classroom along with program-specific mentoring and internship opportunities. They bring students in particular disciplines together for co-curricular activities and enrichment:

Hillman Entrepreneurs Program 301-322-0700

Marlboro Hall Room 2051

http://academic.pgcc.edu/hillman/

The Hillman Entrepreneurs Program is an innovative educational initiative tailored to the needs of transfer students who begin their studies at Prince George's Community College and complete their bachelor's degrees at the University of Maryland, College Park. The four-year Hillman Entrepreneurs Program is a scholarship program targeted to students who have an interest in entrepreneurship and an enthusiasm for starting a business venture or leading a company.

Honors Academy/Program 301-322-0433

Marlboro Hall, Room 1087

http://www.pgcc.edu/prospective/areasofstudy/specialprograms/honorsprogram.aspx

The Honors Academy admits academically outstanding honors students who are interested in a rigorous program of academic excellence, intellectual development, leadership and community service. Prince George's Community College Honors Program promotes students' intellectual growth and enrichment.

International Education Center 301-322-0750

Lanham Hall, Room 221

http://academic.pgcc.edu/internationalcenter

The International Education Center provides academic support and assistance to students who need help with courses or with understanding the American higher education system. The Center brings international and American students together for learning enrichment activities, including a variety of discussion forums that foster awareness and understanding of cultural issues.

Mentoring Program 301-386-7587

Marlboro Hall, Room 2038

Through the Mentoring Program, first-time, full-time students are paired with PGCC faculty, staff, and administrators who serve as mentors. Mentors share their knowledge and expertise to help students enhance their education, advance in their careers, and build supportive networks. The goal of the Mentoring Program is to improve the retention, engagement, and graduation rates of students in a learning-centered environment. Note: The STEM Collegian Center provides mentors for STEM participants that is different from this Mentoring Program.

Service Learning 301-322-0713

Lanham Hall, Room 225

The Service Learning Program encourages the development of civic responsibility through students' participation in service projects within the community that support their academic objectives. Through Service Learning, students learn actively by applying principles learned in the classroom while developing critical reflective thinking as well as personal and civic responsibility.


CAMPUS RESOURCES AND SERVICES:

Student Development Services


Student Development Services offers programs that provide students with advising, individual counseling, and mentoring. For more information, log in to myPGCC from my.pgcc.edu or from www.pgcc.edu, or call 301-322-0886, or check the website:

http://www.pgcc.edu/current/academicresources/studentdevelopmentservices.


Computer and Learning Labs

Office

Location

Phone

Hours of Operation

Open Computer Lab Bladen Computer Center

Bladen Hall
Room 104

301-322-0999

Mon.-Thurs.: 8 am - 10:15 pm

Fri.: 8 am - 5 pm

Sat.: 9 am - 4:45 pm

Sun.: Closed

Open Computer Lab for Advanced Technology

Center for Advance Technology (CAT) {formerly High Technology Building} Rooms 101 and 201

301-322-0999

Mon.- Fri.: 8 am - 10:15 pm

Sat.: 9am - 5 pm (Room 101 only)

Sun.: Closed

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

Mathematics Learning Center (Pi-shop)



Walk-in Tutoring for Mathematics and some science, engineering, and CIS courses

Marlboro Hall
Room 3104

301-583-5257

Mon.: 9 am - 8 pm

Tues.: 9 am - 8 pm

Wed.: 9 am - 8 pm

Thurs.: 9 am - 8 pm

Fri.: 9 am - 5 pm

Sat.: 9 am - 2 pm

Sun.: Closed

Check later in semester for web site.


Other Resources, Services, and Academic Support

Office

Location

Phone

Hours of Operation

Engineering Advising

HT (or CAT)
Room 229R

sdjohnson@pgcc.edu


E-mail to arrange for an appointment.

http://academic.pgcc.edu/~sjohnson/

Academic Advising (Except Engineering)

Bladen Hall
Room 124

301-322-0151


Mon-Thurs.: 8:30 am - 8 pm

Fri.: 8:30 am - 5 pm

Sat.: Closed

Sun.: Closed

http://www.pgcc.edu/current/academicresources/academicadvising.aspx

Bookstore

Largo Student Center
Room 116

301-322-0912


Hours vary at beginning and end of the semester. Please call or check website to confirm.

http://www.pgccbookstore.com

Campus Police

Facilities Management Building

301-322-0666


24 Hours/7 days a week


College Life Services


Largo Student Center
Room 149


301-322-0853


Mon.-Fri.: 8:30 am - 5 pm


eLearning Servises (formerly Distance Learning)


Accokeek Hall
Room 335

301-322-0463

Mon.-Fri.: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Phone support available Mon. - Fri. : 8:30 am to 9 pm

http://www.pgcconline.com

Library

Accokeek Hall: First and Second Floors

301-322-0476

Mon-Thurs.: 8 am - 8 pm

Fri.: 8 am - 5 pm

Sat.: 10 am - 3 pm

Sun.: Closed

http://www.pgcc.edu/current/academicResources/library.aspx

Student Assessment Services (Testing Center)

Bladen Hall
Room 100

301-322-0090


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 2:30pm with no admittance after 2:00pm

http://academic.pgcc.edu/sas/index.html

Tutoring and Writing Centers

Bladen Hall
Room 107

301-322-0748


By Appointment Except Wednesdays
Writing Center

Monday: 10 am - 7:30 pm

Tuesday: 8:30 am - 5 pm

Wednesday:
WALK-INS ONLY
9 am - 4 pm

Thursday: 10 am - 5:30 pm

Friday: 10 am - 10:30 pm
1 pm to 3:30pm

Saturday and additional evening hours: By Appointment


Grammer

Mondays: 2 pm - 3:30 pm


Speech

Monday: 1 pm - 1:30 pm

Tuesdays: 5:30 pm

Fridays: 12 pm


ESL

Monday: 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Fridays: 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

http://www.pgcc.edu/current/academicResources/tutoringWriting.aspx