syllabus : policies
An electronic version of the syllabus is archived here as a PDF.
Absences
You are responsible for all assigned readings and materials presented in class lectures. You should be aware that missing class could adversely affect your performance on assignments and homework. It is your responsibility to obtain all materials missed by working with other students (do not expect the professor to provide this information); it is also your responsibility to complete all assignments, even if you missed the class where the assignment was made. Material is available online.
Additionally, from the Faculty Code:
A student absent from any class activity through sickness or other cause judged by the instructor to be unavoidable shall be given an opportunity to perform work judged by the instructor to be the equivalent... Examples of unavoidable cause include death or serious illness in the immediate family, illness of the student, and, provided previous notification is given, observance of regularly scheduled religious obligations and might possibly include attendance at academic conferences or field trips, or participation in university-sponsored activities such as debating contests or athletic competition (Faculty code, Vol. 4, Part 3, Chap 12, sec 1B).Assignments
All assignments are due when noted. Late submissions will not be accepted, except with advance notice of extenuating circumstances (sudden illness, death in the family, and so forth).
Academic Honesty
You are expected to produce original work and properly cite the thoughts and works of others. All sources must be properly cited; just because information can be found online does not mean it is exempt from citations! Plagiarism and cheating are serious offenses and are not tolerated by the University. For more information, please refer to the University’s Academic Honesty policy.
Classroom Environment
Students and faculty are responsible
for creating a good learning environment. We will use computing technology
in the classroom during labs; specific uses of computing technology will be
announced in advance with detailed instructions. Students may use laptops or
other portable devices for taking notes. However, these portable devices should
not be used to engage in non-classroom activities, such as surfing the Net,
checking e-mail, playing games or listening to music. These activities would
certainly divert your attention away from class and could distract other students
as well, thus corrupting the learning environment. I reserve the right to end
your use of a portable device, ask you to move, or revoke the privilege of
using wireless devices in the classroom.
During class breaks, students may use portable computing devices or lab computers
for personal use as long as they respect other class members. Material visible
on the computing device should not be offensive or incendiary. Any music played
during breaks should be at a level conducive to classroom civility.
Courteous Discourse
Whether in class or online, students are expected to conduct themselves with
professional courtesy and decorum. Please make constructive comments; flames
and insults are not acceptable. Disagree with the idea, not the person!