Physical Science 100: Syllabus

Summer 2008

Text: Horizons, 9th Edition by: Michael Seeds

Study Guides will be graded and checked for completeness. Ten (10) points credit will be givin fro turning these in complete , correct, neat, legible, in sequential order and on time. Study guides turned in late will be graded on a maximum of seven (7) points up until the study guides are returned to the class at which point zero (0) credit will be awarded for turning them in late except in cases of valid excused absences . No credit will be given for study guides turned in after the exam covering the material in that chapter.

Attendance: The instructor recommends that all students attend class but roll will not be taken after the class attendance has stabilized. Students are responsible for all material covered in class whether they attend class or not. A University excuse (see O.U. Handbook) is required for any makeups on quizzes, exams or lab work. In cases where quizzes are missed without a satisfactory excuse, these quizzes will be counted as zeros.

Cheating: Students suspected of cheating will be warned and may be asked to change seats during exams or quizzes. This is not an indication that cheating has actually occurred, but is a preventative measure to reduce the chances of cheating in suspicious circumstances. Students caught in flagrant cheating may be given a zero on the class work involved, be asked to resubmit the work, or in some cases take a retest. If the student does not agree with this action, the student may file a grievance through established University channels or through the Ombudsman's office. In extreme cases the instructor may also initiate a review by the University Judicial Board. This action could result in suspension of the student or other punitive actions by the Judicial Board.

All cases involving flagrant cheating or suspected cheating will be reported to the Chairman of the Department of Physics and Astronomy in writing for future reference.