CRN 72014 Principles of Real Estate Appraisal

Course Syllabus

CRN: 72014 sec. 931, Fall 2022

The Syllabus contains eight sections. There is a lot of information, but it is important for you to read each section. To read each section click the heading for that section. After opening each section, you can click on the Syllabus Navigation, Syllabus Navigation Button , on the top right to jump between sections or revisit relevant sections.

Course Communication

Instructor Contact

Mark P. Piazza

Canvas Inbox is preferred.
Email: mpiazza@ccsf.edu
CCSF Phone: (415) 239-3000
Office Hours: By Appointment Only
Office Location: Via Zoom
I will respond to all course email within 48 hours Monday-Friday, exclusive of school holidays. Once the course begins, I prefer to get messages through the Canvas "Inbox."
You can visit my [CCSF instructional website outside of Canvas] (add link)

Communication Plan

I will respond to your messages within 48 hours during the work week (Monday-Friday), excluding holidays, or if you are notified otherwise.
Your work will be reviewed, and I will comment on it within 72 hours of the due date unless you are informed otherwise. Please note that you will receive private comments on your discussion posts, your course journal entries, and your project and final exams. Your weekly quizzes also contain feedback and comments for your own self-assessment.
I will participate in the weekly discussions but will not respond to each individual student. You will receive private comments on your discussion posts.
If you do not log in to the course, you will receive a message from our early alert system, "Starfish," to remind you to come back to the course. It is best to keep up as the semester goes quickly and because life happens!
Office hours are: By Appointment Only. I am on campus only 1 day a week on Thusdays from 6:00pm to 9:00pm . Office hours will meet via Zoom video conferencing.

Building Community

The heart of this class is the discussion forum. Each week you and your classmates will analyze and discuss the issues that come up in the material for the week. Each time this class is offered, I am humbled by the thoughtfulness of all of you, your posts, and your responses to each other inform my understanding of the topics. We learn from each other, from our varied experiences, and from our different world views. I look forward to participating in discussions with you.

Instructor Announcements

I will post announcements on the “Course Announcements” page in Canvas throughout the semester. Canvas notifies students according to their preferred Notification Preferences as soon as the instructor creates an Announcement.

Q&A Discussion

A “Q&A Discussion” is available on the home page as a quick link. The Q&A Discussion is for you to ask for the assistance of your classmates or the instructor.

Course Description

Real Estate 191 is a three-unit college credit class and is approved by the California Department of Real Estate. Real Estate Appraisal is an introduction to basic real estate appraisal, which covers the fundamentals of appraising and appraisal methods, starting with the legal framework and federal appraisal guidelines (USPAP), the formal appraisal process, then provides a background and general overview of real estate economics and the local market. At the midway point, the course continues with a discussion of the three approaches to value: Sales Comparison, Cost, and Income Capitalization, and reconciling and reporting the appraiser's value conclusions. The course concludes with a discussion of the appraisal profession today.

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Prerequisites/corequisites/advisories

PREREQUISITES GO HERE

Student Learning Outcomes

Describe the term appraisal and explain its processes.
Evaluate the responsibilities and duties of a licensed or certified appraiser
Classify the key principles for process and analysis of valuation.
Compare the types of approaches and procedures for estimating value
Differentiate between a formal and an informal appraisal report.
Interpret course material in real estate transactions.
Complete a Mock Residential Appraisal using ClickForms

Class Meetings

The class will be held in an Online format. Zoom meetings are optional, but are highly recommended.

Course Web Site

Students will use the Canvas Learning Management system [for assignment instructions, submitting assignments, viewing classmates' work, sharing resources, and viewing grades]. I can help with the course material and with some Canvas issues. But, if you need help uploading an assignment or with the mechanics of Canvas, Canvas help is the number to call.

For 24/7 help with Canvas, call 1-833-249-3993.

You can visit my CCSF instructional website outside of Canvas [MAKE LINK TO YOUR WEBSITE]

Textbooks

Basic Real Estate Appraisal / 9^th Edition ISBN: 9781629800189 Richard M. Betts & James A Glickman
ClickForms Real Estate Appraisal Software, Bradford Software

Course Technology

Canvas

Students will use the Canvas Learning Management system [for assignment instructions, submitting assignments, viewing classmates' work, sharing resources, and viewing grades]. I can help with the course material and with some Canvas issues. But, if you need help uploading an assignment or with the mechanics of Canvas, Canvas help is the number to call.

For 24/7 help with Canvas, call 1-833-249-3993

Zoom Video Conferencing

If you wish to join the Zoom class meeting, links will be posted in the announcements.

Required Software

Course Logistics

Important Dates

Day Class Begins: August 18th, 2022
Day Class Ends: December 20th, 2022
Last Day to Add without instructor's approval: August 30th, 2022
Last Day to Drop with a refund: DATE HERE
Last Day to Drop without a 'W' symbol: September 2nd, 2022
Last Day to Opt for Pass/No Pass: DATE HERE
Last Day to Drop with a W or apply for leave of absence: November 3rd, 2022
Final Exam Date: December 15th, 2022

It is best to confirm dates with the Registars Office

Dropping the Class

If you decide to discontinue this course, it is your responsibility to officially drop it to avoid getting no refund (after 10% of course length), a W symbol (after 20%), or a grade (after 60%). Also, for several consecutive, unexplained absences, the instructor may drop a student.

Pass‐No Pass (P/NP)

EDIT TO REFLECT YOUR COURSE You may take this class P/NP. You must decide before the deadline and add the option online with College Scheduler or file the P/NP form with Admissions and Records. With a grade of C or better, you will get P.

You must file for the P/NP option by the date listed above. Once you decide to go for P/NP, you cannot change back to a letter grade. If you are taking this course as part of a certificate program, you can probably still take the class P/NP. Check with a counselor to be sure.

Attendance

Students who fail to attend the first class (face-to-face courses) or do not log in to an online class after the second week and participate in a learning activity will be dropped from the class. It is strongly advised that if you need to miss more than one class/homework deadline in a row, contact me to avoid being dropped from the class.

Late Policy

All assignments are due at 11:59 p.m. PST on the due date. Late submissions will not be accepted. NO EXCEPTIONS!

Grading

Methods of Evaluation

Each week you will complete the required module assignments. Each week there will be the reading of the assigned chapter, the weekly quiz, and the discussion post and reply. Quizzes may be taken once. These assignments should be completed after reading the textbook assignments and the summaries in the content modules.

Exams

There will be online quizzes throughout the course, a midterm exam, and an online final exam. The material comes from the textbook, class lectures, and supplemental materials. If an exam is missed, a zero will be recorded as the score. It is your responsibility to take the online exams by the due date.

Grading

Grading Breakdown
Class Participation & Discussion Forums	15%
Quizzes	15%
Semester Project	25%
Midterm Exam Part One – Multiple Choice Midterm Exam Part Two - Essay	10% 15%
Final Exam	20%
Total	100%

Grading Policy

Visit the “Grades” in Canvas to keep track of your grades. I will grade assignments and post grades and comments on the online Canvas gradebook.

How do I view my grades, teacher comments, and an assignment rubric as a student?

Grades will be assigned as follows:

Grading
Letter Grade	Percent
A	90%
B	80%
C	70%
D	60%
F or FW	<60%

If taking Pass/No Pass, you need at least 70% of the total class points and complete the midterm exam and the final exam to pass the class.

An “F” grade indicates that a student attended, participated, and completed the course but failed to master the course curriculum.

An “FW” grade indicates the student stopped attending a course after the “last day to withdraw” deadline and subsequently did not submit any work or participate in any exams. Please check with your counselor and financial aid advisor for possible implications of the FW grade on residency and financial aid status.

Academic Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

If you need classroom or testing accommodations because of a disability, or have emergency medical information to share with me, or need special arrangements in case the building needs to be evacuated, please make an appointment with me as soon as possible. My office hours are by appointment either on the Ocean Campus (9-4 p.m., Monday through Friday) or by Zoom video-conferencing.

Students seeking disability-related accommodations are encouraged to also register with Disabled Students Programs and Services located in Room 323 of the Rosenberg Library (415) 452-5481. Please see the DSPS website for more information and alternate locations.

Standards of Conduct

Students who register in CCSF classes are required to abide by the CCSF Student Code of Conduct. Violation of the code is basis for referral to the Student Conduct Coordinator or dismissal from class or from the College. See the Office of Student Affairs.

Collaborating on or copying of tests or homework in whole or in part will be considered an act of academic dishonesty and result in a grade of 0 for that test or assignment. I encourage students to share information and ideas, but not their work. See these links on Plagiarism:

Encourage Academic Integrity and Prevent Plagiarism

Citing Information Sources

Expectations

Student Expectations

You will succeed in this course if you meet the following expectations:

Complete the assigned activities. Please let me know as soon as you can concerning difficulties you may have in getting assignments in on time.
Complete the discussion posts and replies within the given window of time. Our discussions are much more vibrant when we all participate!
Complete the weekly quizzes, the final project, and the final exam on time.
Think critically about the weekly topics. Is something surprising? Is it new to you? How does it contrast with what you know about real estate appraisal, or how does it compare to your actual knowledge?
Do your own and your best work.

Instructor Expectations

Here is what you can expect of me:

I will respond to your email or message within 48 hours during the week unless I inform you otherwise.
I will treat you and your ideas with respect.
I will grade your course assignments within a week. (If you have posted late work, it may take longer.) Grades on the final project and final exam will be done within a week.
You will see your grades in the Canvas Gradebook.
I will work hard to make this a great class.