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Grading PolicyI realize that course grades are not a perfect reflection of your performance in class. However, examsand written assignments are the best tool we have available to gauge your comprehension andapplication of the course materials. As such, I promise to do my best to make course exam andassignment expectations clear - in this syllabus and in class - and to grade fairly. The following outlinesmy grading policies.Final GradesFinal grades will be based on the following:30% Midterm Exam30% Final Exam15% Weekly Quizzes25% Current Event Write UpGrades will be assigned as follows:A = 89.5 - 100.0B = 79.5 - 89.4C = 69.5 - 79.4D = 59.5 - 69.4F = 59.4 and belowNo extra credit is available. No exceptions. Do not ask, really.Make-Up ExamsMake-up exams will be given only if the student has a university excused absence and followsuniversity guidelines for excused absences. See http://student-rules.tamu.edu/rule7.htm of thestudent rules for a list of excused absences. Note the following (Rule 7.3):“To be excused the student must notify his or her instructor in writing (acknowledged e-mail message is acceptable) prior to the date of absence if such notification is feasible.In cases where advance notification is not feasible (e.g. accident, or emergency) thestudent must provide notification by the end of the second working day after theabsence. This notification should include an explanation of why notice could not be sentprior to the class. If needed, the student must provide additional documentationsubstantiating the reason for the absence, that is satisfactory to the instructor, withinone week of the last date of the absence. If the absence is excused, the instructor musteither provide the student an opportunity to make up any quiz, exam or other gradedactivities or provide a satisfactory alternative to be completed within 30 calendar daysfrom the last day of the absence.”Late AssignmentsLate assignments will be penalized 10% (a letter grade) each 24 hours they are late. Make-upassignments will only be given if the student has a university excused absence, which is outlinedin the make-up assignment policy above.Grade ComplaintsIf you have a grade complaint, meet with me after class or during my office hours to submit arequest for a re-grade. You must bring a written request for the re-grade, including justificationfor re-grading the assignment as well as the graded original assignment. If your request islegitimate, I will re-grade the assignment and adjust the score accordingly - up or down.2
Classroom ExpectationsThis is what I expect of you as the student and you may expect of me as an instructor:Be prepared for class.− You have read the day’s lecture materials and completed any assignments due that day.− I have thoroughly prepared the lecture so that you do not feel like class time was awaste of your time.Be open-minded.− Every day, we all bring to class an open mind, ready to learn. This also means we areaccepting and respectful of everyone’s opinions, questions, and input.Be attentive.− We turn off our phones, put the Battalion crossword puzzle away, and generally areengaged in class.Be an active participant.− You ask questions, offer examples, and generally add something to the lecture. I don’texpect this everyday - we all have our “off” days - but attempt to do this often.− I will respect and give time for class participation.Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that providescomprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislationrequires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides forreasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring anaccommodation, please contact the Department of Student Life, Services for Students with Disabilities,in Cain Hall or call 845-1637.Academic IntegrityUpon your acceptance of admission to Texas A&M University, you have committed to uphold the HonorCode: “An Aggie does not lie, cheat, or steal or tolerate those who do”. This means that you fully acceptresponsibility for your own learning. For more information see: http://www.tamu.edu/aggiehonor/.As part of the responsibility for your own learning, you are expected to do your own work. As commonlydefined, plagiarism consists of passing off as one’s own the ideas, words, writings, etc., which belong toanother. You are committing plagiarism if you copy the work of another person and turn it in as yourown, even if you should have the permission of the person. The consequences for plagiarism are severe.If you have any questions regarding plagiarism please ask me and see the student rules, section 20,available at: http://studentrules.tamu.edu/rule20.htm.Course Materials CopyrightThe handouts used in this course are copyrighted. “Handouts” refers to all materials generated for thisclass by me, the instructor, which include but are not limited to syllabi, quizzes, exams, in-class reviewsheets, and sample writing assignments. Because these are copyrighted, students do not have the rightto copy course handouts, unless granted explicit permission from the instructor.3
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