Workload Policy

For undergraduate courses, one credit is defined as equivalent to an average of three hours of learning effort per week (over a full semester) necessary for an average student to achieve an average grade in the course. For example, a student taking a three credit course that meets for three hours a week should expect to spend an additional six hours a week on coursework outside the classroom.

Grading Scale

Registration in this course is by A-F only.

A - Achievement that is outstanding relative to the level necessary to meet course requirements.
B - Achievement that is significantly above the level necessary to meet course requirements.
C - Achievement that meets course requirements in every respect.
D - Achievement that is worthy of credit even though it fails to meet fully the course requirements.
F - Represents failure and signifies that the work was either completed but at a level of achievement that is not worthy of credit or was not completed.
I (Incomplete) - assigned at the discretion of the instructor. An incomplete grade will be considered only when documented, extraordinary circumstances beyond control, or ability to anticipate, prohibit timely completion of the course requirements. Incomplete grades are rare. Requires a written agreement between instructor and student.

General Expectations & Extra Credit

Students are responsible for all information disseminated in class and all course requirements, including deadlines and examinations. The instructor will specify whether class attendance is required or counted in the grade for a class. A student is not permitted to submit extra work in an attempt to raise his or her grade, unless the instructor has specified at the outset of the class such opportunities will be afforded to all students.

Grade Changes

Inquiries regarding any change of grade should be directed to the instructor of the course; you may wish to contact the Student Conflict Resolution Center at 612-624-7272 for assistance. Grade changes will be made only when evidence of an error in grading and/or recording of a grade is identified.

Sale of Notes

Lectures given in this class are the property of the instructor. They may not be recorded without prior permission from the instructor. They may not be used for any commercial purpose. This includes the sale of notes to a retail distributor who reproduces them for resale to other students. Students found to be in violation of this policy may be subject to discipline under University policy.

Scholastic Misconduct - Definition

Scholastic misconduct is broadly defined as "any act that violates the rights of another student in academic work or that involves misrepresentation of your own work. Scholastic dishonesty includes, (but is not necessarily limited to): cheating on assignments or examinations; plagiarizing, which means misrepresenting as your own work any part of work done by another; submitting the same paper, or substantially similar papers, to meet the requirements of more than one course without the approval and consent of all instructors concerned; depriving another student of necessary course materials; or interfering with another student's work." Proven scholastic misconduct will result in a course grade of F.

Disabilities

Students with disabilities that affect their ability to participate fully in class or to meet all course requirements are encouraged to bring this to the attention of the instructor so that appropriate accommodations can be arranged. Further information is available from Disability Services (180 McNamara Alumni Center). Note: Students with special needs may receive the syllabus and other course materials in alternative formats upon request. Contact the SJMC Student Services Center for more information, 612-625-0120.

Sexual Harassment

University policy prohibits sexual harassment as defined in the 12/11/98 policy statement. Copies of the 12/11/98 policy statement on sexual harassment are available at 274 McNamara Alumni Center or online. Complaints about sexual harassment should be reported to the University Office of Equal Opportunity at 274 McNamara Alumni Center.

Excused Absences

Students will not be penalized for absence during the semester due to unavoidable or legitimate circumstances. Such circumstances include illness of the student or his or her dependent, participation in intercollegiate athletic events (see the Administrative Policy: Intercollegiate Athletic Events during Study Day and Finals Week: Twin Cities, which prohibits intercollegiate athletic competition during study day and finals week except under certain circumstances), subpoenas, jury duty, military service, bereavement, and religious observances. Such circumstances also include activities sponsored by the University if identified by the senior academic officer for the campus or his or her designee as the basis for excused absences. The instructor has the right to request verification for absences. Such circumstances do not include voting in local, state or national elections.