Exams are comprehensive assessments of student learning over a period of time. There will be three take-home exams that will cover material from the discussions, lab activities, and homework assignments. The exams are mainly not cumulative, meaning they will only include materials from the time of the last exam to the current exam, but the learner will need the knowledge and skills from earlier assignments to complete them successfully.

Quizzes are formative evaluation and will only be given in class on the day and time. No makeup quizzes will be granted. In case of an excused absence, please communicate with the instructor in a timely manner for a makeup evaluation if required/desired.

If a makeup examination or quiz is granted, an alternative format ( e.g., essay, oral, or lab assessment ) may be used.

Homework assignments are designed to give students the opportunity to integrate the learning from the Discussion / Lecture and Lab activities. There will be multiple homework assignments for the students to practice conceptual and technical topics covered in class. Homework assignment instructions are detailed separately in each assignment and are due on the dates identified in the course summary.

Lab assignments and quizzes are quick formative assessments of student learning. Lab exercises are given for students to practice technical skills and increase conceptual understanding of the concepts and skills covered.& nbsp ;

Quizzes are administerd and submitted during or soon after the class meeting to

• assess a student 's prior knowledge and diagnose student learning on specific topics.
• serve as records of class attendance.

Note: No late or makeup submissions for in-class assignments / quizzes are allowed as they are meant to be your attendance records and to evaluate whether you are following the class closely.

1. Please communicate with your instructor and peers in a timely manner and avoid last-minute requests whenever possible.
2. Report any inappropriate communication considered to be of a serious nature to your instructor, as it may be a violation of University policy.
3. Treat others with respect by making messages clear and succinct.
4. Text messaging:
   • Text messaging is considered a professional channel for quick problem-solving.
   • Phone numbers of current students are not added to the instructor's contact list for privacy concerns.
   • Do not assume the instructor knows the prior conversations as the messages may have been deleted.
   • Do not introduce yourself when seeking technical assistance. Just state the course and topic, describe the problem and your thoughts, and present screenshots.
5. Emailing: Typically, emails are responded to within 24 hours. If you do not see a response in 24 hours, assume the email is lost and resend the email or text a reminder message the instructor.  
6. Grading: Graded assignments are typically returned within 3 days after the due date.
7. Please place a headshot in your online learning system profile, so the instructor can better match names and faces.

1. Definition of Absence: Excused absences, per university policy, include documented illness, deaths in the family, and other documented crises, call to active military duty or jury duty, religious holy days, and official University activities. These absences will be accommodated in a way that does not arbitrarily penalize students who have a valid excuse. Consideration will also be given to students whose dependent children experience serious illness.
2. Communicate Professionally: Class meetings are business meetings. You are expected to attend all class meetings and participate in the class activities. Please communicate with the instructor professionally about your absence in a timely manner (this usually means at least 24 hours before the class meeting unless it's an emergency).
3. Excuse Documents: In case of an excused absence, please attach your excuse documents in your communication with the instructor for records in a timely manner. 
4. In-class and Attendance Assignments: There are in-class assignments for formative assessment and attendance assignments for taking attendance. These assignments are for those who attend the class meetings only.
5. Free Passes: Two to three lowest scores from the attendance assignments will be discounted automatically at the end of the semester. 
6. Multitasking: Unless you are being disruptive, multitasking (e.g., googling for fast fact-checks) is allowed in class. However, you are expected to take a seat in the back of the classroom if you intend to multitask often because that could be distracting for the instructor and your peers. Also, expect to be called upon to answer questions or share the information you find.
7. First-Day Attendance Policy: The University has a mandatory first-day attendance policy for all classes, including online courses. Students who do not attend the first day of class will be dropped from the course. Any student who has been dropped for failing to comply with the first-day attendance requirement can re‐register for the course during the add/drop period. Students should confirm their enrollment in this course prior to the end of the add/drop period. 

We follow the University 's Academic Honor Policy to prohibit:

1. plagiarism,
2. cheating,
3. unauthorized group work,
4. fabrication, falsification, and misinterpretation,
5. multiple submission, 
6. abuse of academic materials,
7.  complicity in academic dishonesty, and 
8. attempting to commit any above offense.  

Failing to comply with the academic honor policy will receive a zero point for the assignment for all students involved, and the Office of the Dean of Students will be notified.