 Hallmark Mission Statement:

o We change individual lives by developing superior skills, knowledge and character,

hallmarked by excellence and integrity.

 Course Title and Instructor (with contact information)

o Mr. Turner mturner@hallmarkcollege.edu
o Cell: 210.706.0579

 Contact hours and semester credit hours: 64-3

o CPMT1303-10-100830
o Introduction to Computer Technology–Hardware/Software

 Institutional Outcomes/College Standards – (Can be abbreviated)

Hallmark College Standards:

Knowledge

 Knowledge in humanities and/or social sciences and acquired self-awareness that enable students to
represent their behaviors, beliefs and attitudes while understanding and respecting the diverse
cultures and viewpoints around them.
 Comprehension of quantitative methods and their relation to real world application
 Preparation for professional experiences by gaining sufficient education in specific disciplines.
Skills
 To communicate effectively, this includes managing emotions while: receiving messages with reading
comprehension and active listening and while delivering messages with clear articulation, expressive
speaking and writing fluently.
 Expertise in skills required in the specific discipline preparing them for a certain professional realm
 To think critically by using sound research and analysis to form supportable opinions, conclusions
and/or communication delivery.
 Competent in the use of new and emerging technology.
Character
 A commitment to discover the opportunities of life-long learning in all life experiences.
 Confident in their abilities and self-worth.
 Desire to be of service to their community and to cultivate positive, supportive relationships.
 Accepts responsibility of their outcomes and experiences personally and professionally.
Hallmark
 Strive to perform in life at the level of excellence comprised of unwavering commitment to integrity.
 Discovering momentous goals and dreams and the motivation and discipline required to reach them
in relation to personal, organizational and community perspective.

 Department Outcomes
o Determined by department

 Course Description
o A fundamental computer course that provides explanation of the procedures to utilize
hardware and software.
 Course Outcomes/Learning Objectives
o Determined by instructor

 Prerequisites
o None

 Required Text and/or Media

o Pre-selected and determined by instructor and Department Chair

 Course, Attendance, and Grading Policy

o Determined by instructor

 Teaching Strategies
o Determined by instructor

 Hybrid Disclaimer
o A hybrid learning model is a privilege and not a student’s right and should not be an
expectation for all courses. At the instructor’s discretion hybrid privileges may be
revoked if a student is not making adequate progress.

 Course calendar
o Determined by instructor

 Academic Disclaimer
o Any portion of this syllabus may be changed at the instructor’s discretion in response to
student needs.

 Academic Honesty Policy - Based upon its philosophy of education, Hallmark College is
strongly committed to academic excellence, honesty, and personal integrity. Students at
Hallmark College are expected to do their own work and to receive no unauthorized assistance
during quizzes, examinations or assigned projects. Hallmark College expects all students to
maintain a high standard of ethics in the area of academics. Therefore, any form of academic
dishonesty is considered a serious matter. In this context, forms of academic dishonesty
include, but are not limited to: cheating on tests, examinations, or other class/laboratory work;
involvement in plagiarism (the appropriation of another’s work and the unacknowledged
incorporation of that work in one’s own written work offered for credit); collusion (the
unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing course work or research papers
offered for credit).
Sanctions for a student’s academic dishonesty vary according to the nature and the seriousness
of the offense.

o An instructor may require a student to redo a class/laboratory assignment that

involved dishonesty.
o An instructor may record an F (Failure) for a particular test, examination, UOI,
class/laboratory assignment that involved dishonesty.
o An instructor may record an F (Failure) for a final course grade that involved
dishonesty.
 Instructors must inform the Director of Education or an Academic Administrator in writing of
any incidences of “Academic Dishonesty”. The Director of Education or the Academic
Administrator will conference with the student and/or instructor involved to determine
sanctions. The sanctions vary according to the nature and the seriousness of the offense.
Unsatisfactory conduct in the area of “Academic Dishonesty” may result in the student’s
dismissal from Hallmark College.

 Codes of Conduct
o Students will be required to follow established dress code policies
o Hats should not be worn in the building at any time
o Smoking should be conducted in established smoking areas
o There should be no sleeping before, during, or after class, or during breaks.
o Foul language is prohibited
o When an instructor is lecturing, conversations between students should be avoided
o Students should show respect for all other students, faculty, and staff.
o Any violation of school policy and codes of conduct (including those not specifically
listed here) will be brought to the student’s attention as necessary

 Special Education Needs statement

o If you are in need of special assistance, tools, or equipment due to a handicap, disability
or learning disability, please see your instructor or department chair as soon as
possible so arrangements can be made.  Hallmark wants to ensure that every student
has the same opportunity to learn.  Confidentiality will be maintained for students
needing assistance in this area.