Exam scores may be curved, at the discretion of the instructor, but each student has the potential to succeed in this course.  Grades and exams will be returned in class in the lecture following the exam date.   Exams will be discussed during class to help students prepare for the final.

Make-ups:  All make-up exams will be in essay form.  Students who miss an exam must provide a written excuse in order to receive a make-up test.  Legitimate excuses include written documentation for the following:  your own illness, death in the family, or military or official athletic commitments.  If you are involved in the military or official athletic activities, review the exam schedule and consult with the instructor prior to the examination date if you have a conflict.  If an illness, personal crisis or family tragedy will cause you to miss an exam, you must contact the instructor by phone or email no later than 48 hours after the scheduled start time of the in-class exam.  It is very important that you provide your full name, email address and a telephone number where you can be reached in your phone or emai message.  The privilege of submitting a make-up exam may be forfeited if these instructions are not strictly followed.  .

Academic Honor Code:  All students in the course are expected to abide by the academic honor code, as specified in the University's "Digest of Rules and Regulations."  The use of the intellectual property of others without giving them appropriate credit is a serious academic offense.  This includes misrepresenting the source, nature or other conditions of your academic work to get undeserved credit.  It is the University's policy that cheating or plagiarism will result in receiving a failing grade for the work or course.  Repeat offenses can result in dismissal from the University.

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