Course Syllabus

Here at WCTC all students are empowered to achieve their goals in an inclusive and welcoming environment where they are proactively engaged and equitably supported.

Learning Environment Etiquette: What expectations are there for classroom behavior?

A positive and welcoming learning environment is important for all learners. WCTC maintains a Student Code of Conduct that governs student behavior and activities across all WCTC courses and delivery formats (face to face, online, hybrid, Zoom, etc.). Use the link above to review Student Code of Conduct to learn more about those expectations.  Additional policies related to course conduct and behaviors are as follows:

AI Policy (Select 1 that best applies to this course and delete the others)

AI Usage Allowed 

Students are permitted to use AI tools for homework assignments, provided they clearly cite the AI tool used and specify how it contributed to their work. 

Generative AI tools are considered third-party authorship when used to assist students with assigned work.  Work submitted by a student that has been third-party authored is no longer considered work that is solely authored by the student, and may be subject to the violation of academic honesty & integrity policy above.  You must cite the use of generative AI tools within your work upon submission.  Failure to cite your work when the use of generative AI tools is suspected may result in any of the following outcomes: 

• You must further explain your work face-to-face with the instructor 
• You must recreate your work in a controlled environment 
• You must complete a similar assessment to prove competency 

The overreliance on generative tools may weaken a student's understanding of the given course content.  Furthermore, the responses from generative AI tools may be incorrect if not enough context is provided to the tool, adding confusion to the overall educational experience. 

Where can I go for help?

Waukesha County Technical College has numerous resources available to help you achieve your academic and career goals.  Some of these resources include:

• Academic Advising Services
• Academic Support Services
• Accessibility for Students with Disabilities
• Career Connections
• Mental Health Counseling Services
• Multicultural Engagement Center
• Technology Support
• Veteran Services
• WCTC Library

The College also maintains several campus-wide policies related to learning and the student experience that include:

• Academic Ethics
• Anti-Discrimination
• Accessibility and Disabilities
• Equal Opportunity
• Student Code of Conduct

Detailed descriptions of these valuable resources and policies can be found on the online General Syllabus Information page, WCTC Student Handbook,  and WCTC Policies.  Please review this information to help you learn and succeed at WCTC.