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WLAC Course Syllabi
Real Estate Appraisal I (RE 9)Faz Elahi
Course Description | Real Estate Appraisal gives you an overview of both the theoretical and practical aspects of the subject, with an emphasis on residential appraisal practices. Real Estate Appraisal will provide you with a solid understanding of the following topics: the eight steps of the appraisal process, architectural styles, construction methods and materials, collection and analysis of appraisal data, analyzing the highest and best use of a property, estimating cost and depreciation, selecting and analyzing comparable properties, the three methods of appraisal, and preparing appraisal reports. This course has three components: First, the ETUDES-NG component. The ETUDES-NG portal functions as a place where you will access the syllabus, receive announcements, assignments, and communicate to me and other students through the ETUDES discussion. You will also be able to communicate with your fellow classmates and submit discussion response assignments via the discussion section. Strongly suggested! Second, is the Rockwell Publishing portion of the course, (www.rockwelleducation.com ). Here, you will access the core content of the course. You will listen and view the online interactive presentations, and take chapter quizzes. To keep you mindful of current worldly events that relate to real estate appraisal, discussion responses will be assigned to apply textbook concepts to real-time real estate matters. Third, the Classroom component: Attendance is required each Sunday meeting. These meetings may be comprised of: group discussions, questions, audio/visual enrichment materials and student &/or instructor –created power point presentations. These are all sourced in our text and online modules. Sunday meetings may include guest speakers. This class will depend a lot on your commitment to keep up with the assigned readings in your textbook and weekly quizzes. Before you begin, make sure you have completed the Etudes-NG orientation. That way, you will be more familiar with navigating through the many features of this course. The classroom component requires your physical presence at West Los Angeles College for six Sundays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. You will be required to apply online learning to real-life situations during these Sunday meetings. . Be sure to check the Announcements section daily. This will be my main form of contact with you throughout the course. This section will post when ETUDES-NG assignments are due, as well as other pertinent information about the class. . Essentially, you'll be navigating between two sites - ETUDES-NG and Rockwell Education. Read my Welcome Letter in the Announcements section for specific course instructions BEFORE you commence the Rockwell Education component of the course. The two Course Online Locations are: http://etudes-ng.fhda.edu and www.rockwelleducation.com We have fourteen chapters, fourteen quizzes and six weeks. ROCKWELL EDUCATION: Read all the chapters, read Rockwell’s online presentations, take the chapter and cumulative quizzes, as well as the Midterm & Final exams. Quizzes on line must be done before you can take the exams!!! ETUDES-NG: Respond to the Written and/or Discussion assignments as per instructions. Course Requirements: Before you start the course, be sure to complete the ETUDES-NG orientation. This will give you an overview the functions of Etudes-NG and assist you in navigating the portal. Although ETUDES-NG is the gateway for the course, you will be accessing the primary course content via the Rockwell Education site. In this site, you'll find iinteractive online presentations and quizzes. |
Student Learning Outcomes Course Requirements | Before you start the course, be sure to complete the ETUDES-NG orientation. This will give you an overview the functions of Etudes-NG and assist you in navigating the portal. Although ETUDES-NG is the gateway for the course, you will be accessing the primary course content via the Rockwell Education site. In this site, you'll find iinteractive online presentations and quizzes. A score of 70% must be met on all exercise and quizzes to progress. The first attempt on your quizzes and exams will be the only ones that count towards your grade. We require you to pass with a 70% or better as retention is the purpose of this. |
Topics grading policy | Cumulative Quizzes You must complete the 20 question cumulative quiz located at the end of each lesson. You cannot move to the next section until completion of the current section. The first SUBMITTED score is the only score that counts towards your grade. You are required to receive a 70% or better. The final grade will be based on student performance of all the above. |
logistics | "Challenge Exercises" are THE QUIZZES. Throughout each lesson, take the online Challenge Exercises which test what you are currently learning and help establish your final grade. These challenges are 8-12 questions, consisting of multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, etc. Completing these challenge exercises will help you prepare for the cumulative quiz at the end of the section. |
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