Class Policies : The "Important" Stuff
Course Components/Instructional Strategies
- Lecture will introduce new topics and work examples. Attendance at lecture and participation in lecture is strongly encouraged.
- Lab meets Wednesday 3:00-4:50 PM each week. Attendance in lab is required. Lab will be your opportunity to try out the numerical techniques we are learning in an environment in which you can get assistance. You will turn in work at the end of each lab period.
- Homework will be assigned on a regular basis (typically due weekly on Thursdays at 4:30 pm). Doing the homework will typically involve using the mathematical techniques we are discussing, both with and without a computer. Unless you install the necessary software on your home computer, this means you may need to use the computers in Hagen 316 to do some of the problems. Plan on spending at least two hours a week, sometimes more, working on the computer outside of the designated class time.
- Exams will be held in class. The format of the exams will be discussed as the semester progresses. There will be no more than two exams during the semester, plus the final exam. During exams, any computers used will not be permitted to be connected to the internet. The final exam is Monday, May 11, 9-11AM.
Course Grading Policy
- You are expected to turn your work in on time.
- Your grade will be determined by your scores on the homework, labs, and exams, weighted as follows:
Exams |
Homework |
Lab |
40% |
30% |
30% |
- Grades will be assigned according to the scale below. Plusses and minuses will be used.
A |
B |
C |
D |
F |
89.9%-100% |
79.9%-89.9% |
65%-79.9% |
50%-65% |
0-50% |
Academic Honesty
From the Student handbook:
The University expects all students to represent themselves in an honest
fashion.
In academic work, students are expected to present original ideas and give credit for their ideas of others. The value of a college degree depends on the integrity of the work completed by the student.
When an instructor has convincing evidence of cheating or plagiarism, the following actions may be taken: assign a failing grade to the assignment in question, or assign a failing grade for the course in which the student cheated. For informational purposes, instructors may choose to report the offense, the evidence, and their action to the Dean of their college, or the Vice President for Academic Affairs. If the instructor (or any other person) feels the seriousness of the offense warrants a different or additional penalty, the incident may be reported to the Student Conduct Committee through the Student Support Services Office. The Student Conduct Committee will follow procedures set out in the Student Conduct Code. After its review of the case, and fair and unbiased hearing, the Student Conduct Committee may take disciplinary action if the student is found responsible (see Student Conduct Code for details).
A student who has a course grade reduced by an instructor because of cheating or plagiarism, and who disputes the instructor's finding, may appeal the grade, but only by using the Course Grade Appeal Policy, which states that the student must prove the grade was arbitrary, prejudicial, or in error.
In this course, all instances of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of the College of Social and Natural Sciences for informational purposes.
Special Accommodations
Students with disabilities who believe that they may need an accommodation in this class are encouraged to contact Greg Toutges, Coordinator of Disabilities Services, at 477-2652 (phone) or 477-2047 (TTY), CMU 222, as soon as possible to ensure that accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion.