edsgn 100 - Penn State Altoona

Consequences of Academic DishonestyThe penalty for academic dishonesty in less serious cases may consist of a failing grade for thecourse. The decision is made by the instructor. In more serious cases of academic dishonesty, thepenalties may be more severe, including automatic failure for the course, and referral to theOffice of Judicial Affairs for disciplinary action. Formal due process procedures are availablefor the students and faculty involved. The Student Guide to University Policies and Rulesprovides the details on these procedures.Assignments:Class cancellations:Course Outline:Final Exam:Course Help:Cell Phones:In this course, there will be both individual and team assignments.Individual assignments must be done and turned in by each studentindividually. For the team assignments every person is expected tocontribute to the assignment as equally as possible. A “team leader” willbe designated for each group assignment. That person will be responsiblefor organizing and dividing the work and assuring that the work iscompleted on time.Due to the unpredictability of the weather, check ANGEL, the classcancellation system, or my voice mail for cancellations or delays. Thelocal news media also provides updates during severe weather.Homework and quizzes due for a class that is canceled will immediatelybe due the next class period.A tentative course outline and schedule will be furnished separately. Thecourse outline (and Syllabus) will also be available on the Angel website.Satisfactory completion of the major project will essentially constitute thefinal exam in this course.Tutoring help is available through the Penn State Altoona’s LearningResources Center. If additional help is required in this course discuss withthe instructor or contact the learning resource center at:www.altoona.psu.edu/lrc.All cell phones must be turned off during class, including the informalproject work sessions. It is unacceptable to make or receive calls duringany of the class periods. Violations will result in a 10% deduction from theclass exercise or project grade for that session.Note:This syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor.