EDSGN 100 Policies

Why Does EDSGN 100 meet for 6 hours a week?!

Because most of the time you'll be working on team projects in class, which means less time spent out of class.  (PSU policy: 40 hours per credit of faculty-directed learning)

The following are some ground rules to help us progress steadily through the semester:

  • Punctual attendance is mandatory for all class periods. Course grade will be dropped to the next lower grade for every three classes missed. Course grade will also be dropped to the next lower grade if there is a pattern of unpunctuality. All excused absences must be supported by written documentation, such as doctor's receipt, Penn State athletics travel notice, ROTC notice, etc.
  • If you have an excused absence that results in missing a quiz or other major assignment, you must discuss this with me prior to the quiz.
  • Late assignments (i.e., those not turned in at the beginning of the class period they are due) are graded out of 80%. A further 20% reduction will be applied for every week beyond the first.
  • The Design and Computer labs cannot be made up as they are unique and involve team work.
  • Changes to assignments will be announced in class and supercede what is on the syllabus (the syllabus may be updated periodically without prior notice). If you miss a class for an excused absence, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have the proper assignment.
  • I will follow the guidelines the University has set forth in its Policies and Rules regarding academic dishonesty, grading, and administration of exams. See statement below on Academic Integrity.
  • Cell phones are to be turned off or in silent mode when in class.

Academic Integrity:

Academic integrity, as defined by University Faculty Senate Policy 49-20, is the pursuit of scholarly activity free from fraud and deception and is an educational objective of this institution. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating, plagiarizing, fabricating of information or citations, facilitating acts of academic dishonesty by others, having unauthorized possession of examinations, submitting work of another person or work previously used without informing the instructor, or tampering with the academic work of other students.

The Penn State Principles:

  1. I will respect the dignity of all individuals within the Penn State community;
  2. I will practice academic integrity;
  3. I will demonstrate social and personal responsibility;
  4. I will be responsible for my own academic progress and agree to comply with all University policies.

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Last revised on 28 August 2007