• Midterm Exam: 35%
• Final Exam: 45%
• Thought Papers: 20%

NOTES:

Computer Literacy and Equipment Students are expected to be computer literate and familiar with the internet. You will be familiarized with how to log into the online classes during the first class. Students will need access to a Mac or Windows-based computer with multi-media capability (including a headset with microphone), high-speed Internet access, and Chrome, Explorer, Firefox, or Safari.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Course Requirements:
There will be two exams (midterm and a final). Lectures will present new material as well as some material from the text. Exams will cover all lectures and chapters from the text (whether or not the chapter material was reviewed in lecture). All students must write the midterm and final exams on the scheduled days.  If it is impossible for you to write the exams on the scheduled days you must see the instructor to discuss alternative arrangements. Alternative arrangements will only be granted in extraordinary circumstances that are beyond your control. A make-up exam may not be the same format as the scheduled exams. It may be a single essay question that may be administered in writing or orally.   Alternative arrangements for exams will be approved in the most extraordinary circumstances only: Two exams on the same day is NOT a sufficient reason to request this accommodation. Students who are unable to meet course requirements (i.e., midterm exams and final exam) on schedule should see the instructor before the date the work is to be completed.  It should only be in rare cases that a student cannot consult with the instructor before the scheduled completion dates. Documentary evidence will be required. Students who, due to illness, request exam accommodation must submit a Health Care Provider Statement to the instructor. The document is available at http://www.sfu.ca/~tjd/310summer2019/_downloads/SFUcertificateOfIllness.pdf
 
Equity dictates that these conditions be applied rigorously.  Concessions will only be awarded in extraordinary circumstances.  If such circumstances arise please see me as quickly as possible and I will do my best to accommodate you. 

Thought Papers
There will be two in-class thought papers prior to the mid-term, and two after the mid-term. These will only occur during the IN-PERSON classes. Each is out of 5% of your final grade. The lowest mark will be dropped, and remaining three pro-rated for a total out of 20%. Students will be given 10 minutes during the beginning of class to respond to one or two short-answer style questions based on the previous week’s lecture.   

Policy on E-mail:
Please forward all email regarding course material to the teaching assistants. We will make every effort to respond to emails within one week. Please restrict your questions to ones that can be answered in a few sentences. If your question requires a more comprehensive answer, you should ask the question at the beginning of the next class, or come to office hours/make an appointment. 

Grade Disputes
If you wish to dispute a grade assigned, your dispute must be presented to Dr. Douglas in writing within one week of receiving the grade. You must include a specific rationale for why your answer is correct (e.g., a reference to a specific page in a reading). The review may lead to higher grades, lower grades, or no changes. Academic Dishonesty: Basically, don’t do it! Please review the following sites to ensure you understand what academic dishonesty is and how to avoid it: http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html http://www.lib.sfu.ca/help/academic-integrity/plagiarism-tutorial   Centre for Accessible Learning: Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need classroom or exam accommodations are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (1250 Maggie Benston Centre) as soon as possible to ensure that they are eligible and that approved accommodations and services are implemented in a timely fashion.