University 101- The Drexel Experience

Winter Term 2016-17

Wednesdays, 4:00PM-4:50PM URBN 141

Instructor: Brian Moore
Ofice: URBN Center, Suite 210
Email: brianmoore@drexel.edu
Phone: 215-895-2453
Ofice Hours by appointment: brianmoore.youcanbook.me

Course Information
This is a University required course, administered by the Antoinette Westphal
College of
Media, Arts & Design for its freshmen students. All students meet once per
week for fifty minutes. The course is a two term course, for two credits.
Letter grades will be given at the end of this term.

The courses objective is to provide students with structure, support and

guidance in order to make a successful transition to university life and to
assist in their preparation for academic, professional and personal growth.

Grading

Attendance 25 pts
Journals (2 x 10 points) 20 pts
Resume/Cover Letter: 20 pts
Presentation 15 pts
Open Arts Journal 10 pts
Participation 10 pts
TOTAL 100 pts

Letter Grading:

Letter Numeric GPA

A+ 96.7-100 4.0
A 93.4-96.6 4.0
A- 90-93.3 3.6
B+ 86.7-89.9 7
3.3
B 83.4-86.6 3
3.0
B- 80-83.3 2.6
C+ 76.7-79.9 7
2.3
C 73.4-76.6 3
2.0
C- 70-73.3 1.6
D+ 66.7-69.9 7
1.3
D 60.0-66.6 3
1.0
F 0-59.9 0.0

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Class Policies

Assignments are only accepted on the due date.

Students are expected to attend, be on time and be prepared for all
classes.
Although the University policy states that all drops can be done by
Week 6 of the term, students should be aware that this is a
required course. If you drop this course you will not graduate until
the course is completed.
There are no make-up journals.
The Instructor can amend policies or the syllabus at his/her discretion.

Assignment Overview

While this course is not meant to be a burden, students are expected to take
the course and all assignments seriously. As you will discover, college
courses require your complete involvement if you expect to gain any benefit
from them. In other words, you get out of this or any other course what you
put in. All assignments are graded on quality and presentation.

Journal

These are 400 word reflection papers on topics throughout the course. The
journals are to be typed in an MS Word readable format, or entered as text
in BB Learn. Either way,
JOURNALS MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA BB LEARN BY 3:00PM ON THE DUE DATE.
Journals
that are less than 400 words will receive zero credit. Confidentiality
between instructor and student is guaranteed, unless otherwise agreed
upon.

Open Arts

Last term you received a subscription to Open Arts which admits you to
many of the citys cultural venues for free or at a discount. In order to
receive full credit for this assignment for the winter, you must attend any
three (3) events (in addition to any events you attended in the fall) and
send the instructor a journal documenting these events. Details will be
discussed in class, including proof of attendance.

Class Presentations

Presentations will be group assignments. The class will be divided into no

more than six groups. Each group will be required to make a minimum 10
minute (maximum 15 minute) presentation on any topic in the
entertainment industry or the arts. Groups are encouraged to use any
technology, audio, PowerPoint, transparencies, black-board, hand-outs,
video, etc. Each member of the group is required to actively contribute by
delivering some part of the presentation. If a member of your group does

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not participate in the presentation he/she will not be awarded their points
unless they have an excused absence.

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WINTER TERM SCHEDULE

Week 1 1/11 Introductions, syllabus review

Week 2 1/18 Presentation & Networking Skills

Journal #1: How do you feel about your presentation
skills? Your networking skills? What skills would you
like to improve or develop? (due 3PM, 1/25)
Week 3 1/25 Information about Spring Registration
Presenter: Denise Snow / Journal #1 due 3PM today!

Week 4 2/1 Guest Speaker: Housing for Sophomore year

Week 5 2/8 Getting the Job: Resumes and Cover Letters Part One Guest
Larry Epstein
Assignment: Start drafting a sample resume and
Week 6 2/15 Getting the Job: Resumes and Cover Letters Part Deux
Assignment: Submit a sample resume and cover letter
via e-mail
(Due 3PM, Feb 22)
Week 7 2/22 Guest Speaker: TBA
Journal #2: Reflect on University 101. What
sessions/topics were useful to you? How would you
enhance this class for future freshmen? (Due 3PM,
March 1st )
Week 8 3/1 Work in groups in class on presentations
Journal #2 due 3PM today!
Assignment: Prepare for class presentations

Week 9 3/8 In Class Presentations

Week 3/15 In - Class Presentations; Open Arts attendance

10 documentation due today by 3PM.

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ACADEMIC POLICIES

Students with Disabilities

Students with disabilities requesting accommodations and services at Drexel
University need to present a current Accommodation Verification Letter (AVL)
to faculty before accommodations can be made. AVL's are issued by the Office
of Disability Resources (ODR). For additional information, contact ODR at
http://www.drexel.edu/odr, 3201 Arch St., Street, Suite 210, Philadelphia, PA
19104, 215.895.1401 (V), or 215.895.2299 (TTY).

Academic Honesty Policy

Drexel University is committed to a learning environment that embraces
academic honesty. Please read, understand, and follow the Student Conduct
and Community Standards as written in the Official Student Handbook:
http://drexel.edu/studentafairs/community_standards/studentHandbook/

Course Drop/Withdraw Policy

Please note that dropping a course and withdrawing from a course are
distinct actions and are governed by diferent policies.
http://www.drexel.edu/provost/policies/course-add-drop/
http://www.drexel.edu/provost/policies/course-withdrawal/
All Other University Policies
http://www.drexel.edu/provost/policies/

Course Change Policy

The instructor reserves the right to make changes to the course, schedule,
and policies at their discretion. Changes will be announced at the next class
meeting as well as through an email notification. If necessary, a revised
course schedule will be included.

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