UNIV 101-01

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Daytona Beach, Florida
First Year Programs
Class Time: MONDAY & WEDNESDAY 11:45 a.m. 12:45 p.m.
Credit Hour: 1
Instructor: Jacqueline Johns, MSA
Phone: 386-226-4914
Office: College of Business, Suite 115
Email: johnsaa1@erau.edu
Peer Mentors: John Nguygen
Facebook Page: facebook.com/johnnybabe16
Email: NGUYENJ5@my.erau.edu
Phone: (626) 560-3211

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
UNIV 101 is a course, in which students assess and develop the personal,
intellectual and social skills necessary to succeed in college. Time management,
study skills, goal clarification, career concerns, and college resources will be
included. This course is available to FRESHMAN only.
PREREQUISITES: None
COURSE TEXT:
Gardner, John N., and Jewler, A. J. Your College Experience. Belmont, CA:
Wadsworth, 2012.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
This course continues new student orientation and encourages student
success/retention by (1) showing methods for developing a support system of faculty,
staff and other students; (2) encouraging students to take responsibility for their
own education through study skills, time management, and use of university
catalogues; (3) showing students how to use resources made available by the
university; (4) familiarizing students with the local community environment; (5)
encouraging students to become involved in various university activities; and (6)

familiarizing students with information appropriate and specific to success at

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon course completion, students will be able to:
1. Name members of a support group of peers, and at least one faculty member,
academic advisor, or professional staff member who can provide appropriate
advice and support.
2. Practice efficient study skills (note taking, textbook reading, listening,
memory, test taking, class participation, and group work).
3. Practice efficient time management
4. Effectively use university catalogues, advisement, and the university
registration system.
5. Identify the location and purpose of various Embry-Riddle campus resources.
6. Provide an overview of the local community environment and available
services.
7. Identify activities that can enhance the college experience (university and
community entertainment, sports, clubs, and organizations).
8. Discuss methods for achieving success in your degree program.
9. Provide an overview of aviation history and career opportunities and
requirements.
GRADING PROCEDURES:
Attendance:
Class attendance is required! If you miss a class you are responsible for the work
due and assigned on that day. You will receive an Attendance/Class Participation
Grade that will be a combination of your actual input toward class discussion and
participation in class activities
More than 2 unexcused absences will result in a grade reduction. More than 3
unexcused absences will result in a failure grade for the course.
Class Assignments:
Daily assignments will be given as an opportunity for you to prepare written ideas
in a summery format. And will be given throughout the semester.
Discussion Questions:
Answers should be at least one page in length typed. The questions will be graded
with respect to the seriousness and honesty with which you approach the excise.
Not graded on spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Final Project:

A major project will be assigned and the details will be recapped in a handout
distributed in class. As a requirement of the course, a student must complete the
requirements of the project as determined by the instructor.
Exams:
There is a midterm and final exam. Tests will be determined by me, but tend to be
a combination of multi-choice and short essay format. All exams scores are not
curved and raw score will be used. The final exam will be on the last day of class.
Additionally, it is my practice not to have make-up exams. However, circumstances
do occur which may make it necessary. I reserve the exclusive right to approve a
make-up exam. You are required to contact me for my approval prior to the
scheduled exam to obtain permission for a make-up exam. Finally, the make-up
exam will be different from the regular exam through format and style.
Grading Recap
Participation (Attendance)
Class Assignments
Budget Planning
Four Year Plan
COURSE GRADE

20%
30%
20%
30%
100%

Grading Scale
A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 90
C = 70 - 80
D = 60 - 70
F = 59 and below
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Nothing is implied from this course syllabus that the course requirements and
procedures stated cannot be reasonably changed given a proper notice, at the
discretion of the course instructor.
The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is committed to intellectual integrity
and considers academic dishonesty a very serious offence. Such offences including
cheating (accepting unauthorized assistance in preparing assignments), fraud
(gaining unfair advantage through deceit, trickery, or falsification of records), or
plagiarism taking the ideas, writing, words, and/or work of another and
representing them as ones own without appropriate acknowledgment). A student
who cheats, commits any form of academic fraud, or plagiarizes in this course will
receive an F for the course. In addition, the incident will be reported to the Dean of
Students.

Academic Integrity
Embry-Riddle is committed to maintaining and upholding intellectual integrity. All
students, faculty, and staff have obligations to prevent violations of academic
integrity and take corrective action when they occur. The adjudication process may
result in sanctions being imposed on students who commit the following academic
violations, which may include a failing grade for the course, suspension, or
dismissal from the University.
1. Plagiarism: Presenting as ones own the ideas, words, or products of another.
Plagiarism includes use of any source to complete academic assignments without
proper acknowledgement of the source. Reuse or resubmission of a students own
coursework if previously used or submitted in another course, is considered selfplagiarism, and is also not allowed under University policy.
2. Cheating is a broad term that includes the following:

Giving or receiving help from unauthorized persons or materials during

examinations.

The unauthorized communication of examination questions prior to,

during, or following administration of the examination.

Collaboration on examinations or assignments expected to be individual

work.

Fraud and deceit, that include knowingly furnishing false or misleading

information or failing to furnish appropriate information when requested,
such as when applying for admission to the University.

*Below is tentative outline for the course

*Schedule is subject to change*

WEEK

WEEK ONE

Monday

- Introductions
- Syllabus

Wednesday

-Blackboard/ Campus
Solutions run through

Homework:

January 9-11
WEEK TWO

- -Academic Integrity

-Academic Integrity

Homework:
Have a fun weekend!!!

January 14- 18
WEEK THREE

-MLK Holiday

-Library Awareness

Homework:
-

January 21- 25
WEEK FOUR

-Suicide

-Career Service Speaker

Homework:
-Time Management
- Budget

- Safety Speaker

-Diversity
-Anti-hazing

Homework:
- Library Assignment

-Diversity

-Four Year Plan

Homework:
-Four Year Plans

Jan. 28- Feb. 1

WEEK FIVE

February 4- 8
WEEK SIX

February 11 - 15

WEEK SEVEN

-President Day Holiday

-Four Year Plan

Homework:
-Four Year Plans

Financial
Awareness/Financial
Aid

-History of ERAU

Homework:

-Budget
-Time Management

Depression/Suicide

Homework:
Have a fun weekend!

February 18- 22
WEEK EIGHT

Feb. 25 March 1
WEEK NINE

March 4 - 8
WEEK TEN

-Resume

-Resume

Homework:
-Resume

March 11 - 15
WEEK ELEVEN

Break

Homework:
Have a fun weekend!

Spring
- Health/Nutrition

Final Projects

Homework:
-Final Projects

-Final Projects

Final Projects
Evaluations

Homework:
Enjoy the Christmas Break!

March 18 - 22
WEEK TWELVE

March 25 - 29
WEEK THIRTEEN

April 1 - 5