Policies
Policies and Procedures for this course are presented below in the form of answers to frequently asked questions. You are requested to check this page before sending related emails to your instructor.
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What is the policy on academic dishonesty?
Students are expected to act with integrity. For assignments, projects, and activities, students may discuss the questions with others, may ask questions on forums, and may look for ideas online, but once they understand the approach, they must compose and submit their own answers. For tests and exams, students may use notes and textbooks and may search online but they may not communicate with anyone by any mean. By submitting any assessment, you acknowledge that you are aware of these rules and that we may enforce them in a variety of ways; e.g. monitor network traffic, use video cameras, mine for patterns, administer multiple versions, etc. Violators (whether committing or aiding) will be charged with academic dishonesty whose penalty may reach expulsion from the University. Students are expected to read and understand the Senate Policy on Academic Honesty.
What if I think there is an error in my posted mark?
If you believe there is an error, follow the instructions in the test results announcement on submitting a reappraisal request online. It is essential that you present logical arguments as to why the work should be re-marked; otherwise, it will not. Note that the entire work will be re-marked, and your mark may be increased or decreased or it may stay unchanged. Note also that the deadline for re-marking is one week after the marks are posted. No re-marking request will be considered after that deadline.
What if I missed an assessment?
If you missed an assessment, its weight will be transferred evenly to the two remaining assessments (the other test and the final exam). Thus, if you miss Test 1, your Test 2 will be worth 37.5% instead of 25% and your final exam will be worth 52.5% rather than 40%. If you miss Test 2, then your Test 1 will be worth 37.5% instead and your final exam will be worth 52.5%. You must write at least one of the tests and the final exam. It is not possible transfer all of your grades to the final exam if you miss both tests.
This provision is for students who truly cannot attend and must miss one of the tests because they have a justifiable and legitimate reason, such as a scheduling conflict, unforeseen event or illness.
What if I have an question?
Please refer to the Forum & Email Protocols.