FS 2009 -Sociology/CCJ 2180- Alcohol, Drugs, and Society

Robert O.  Keel, Instructor

This syllabus is rather long, but it contains:

Important Note:  This is a "blended class" involving significant amounts of online and (relatively) independent work. There are students from a variety of “sections” enrolled in this course: a day (CCJ and SOC) section (001) meeting Tuesday and Thursday and an (CCJ and SOC) Internet-only section (002).   The REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL STUDENTS are exactly the sameI know this syllabus is rather long, but please take the time to review it thoroughly. It contains most everything you need to know about the course. Take the time to review it carefully.

Textbooks:

  1. Drugs in American Society, 7th edition, Erich Goode, McGraw-Hill, 2007. ISBN: 0-07-340149-8
  2. Recommended but not required: The American Drug Scene: An Anthology, 5th edition, edited by James A. Inciardi and Karen McElrath, Roxbury Publishing Co., 2007. ISBN13: 9780195332469, ISBN10: 0195332466
  3. There will a variety of "Virtual Handouts" (WWW sites, online essays, and cyber-reports to read and explore) assigned as additional readings throughout the semester.  Accessing some of these handouts will require that you log on to "Roksworld" web site (username: student, password: umsl). 

Other Information:

Teaching Assistants:

Teaching Assistants

Corey Roderick

Dustin Hayes

Jacob Perkins

Course Description:

Our focus is the social reality of drug use, and drug users, within contemporary society. This focus includes a historical analysis of the social construction of drug use, drug users, abuse, and addiction. We will be investigating the complex relationships between individual and group behavior, and social structure. Central concepts such as social learning, labeling, power, and inequality; as well as socio-cultural definitions of drugs, behavior, and the people who use drugs will be the tools of our analysis.  Special attention will be given to the complex legal history surrounding drug use, the link between drugs and crime, the impact of the medicalization of human behavior, and varying perspectives on "doing something about drugs."

This is a web-based class using the MyGateway system. The class MyGateway site is used by day section students (section 001) and students in the Internet-only section (002). All students are responsible for accessing and using the variety of online resources available.  The day section meets twice a week. Students in the internet-only section are expected to attend class via Wimba--either "live" or by viewing the recorded class sessions on Wimba. Students are responsible for reading and studying assigned material prior to the weekly class meetings.

Course Objectives:

The basic objective of this course is to provide a comprehensive survey of the development of sociological theories and analyses of drug use, focusing on images of drug use and the drug user as social constructs rather than as an intrinsically pathological behavior or identity. An additional objective of this course is to survey the current information and research on selected categories of drugs and the socially constructed reality that surrounds their use in contemporary society in order to understand a) the socio-cultural based definitions of drugs and b) the individual, group, and social structural dimensions of drug using behavior. This will include an analysis of the implications of these definitions and relationships for social policy and social control (legislation, prevention and treatment). These issues will be analyzed within the shifting legal and medical definitions that permeate the discussion of drug use in modern society.

Lectures, reading assignments, group discussion, and outside projects will be used to assess and critique theories and analyses of drug use and users, legal and medical definitions, and treatment modalities in order to develop a sociological perspective on drug use in society.

Specifically, students will be expected to:

  1. Articulate the variety of social, individual, and bio-chemical factors that impact definitions of drugs, as well as how these factors influence a drug's effect.
  2. Understand the process of the social construction of drug use as a social problem.
  3. Develop a familiarity with the various biological, psychological, and sociological theories that seek to explain drug using behavior; including an analysis of their basic assumptions, limitations, and implications for social policy.
  4. Be familiar with trends, patterns, and types of drug use in society.
  5. Display knowledge of the various drugs, both legal and illegal, used in American society, as well as the social reality that surrounds their use.
  6. Develop an analysis of the relationship between drugs, crime and socio-cultural definitions of drug using behavior.
  7. Develop an analysis of the various social responses to drug use, displaying an understanding of the emergence of these responses being linked to particular cultural and social structural shifts.

Learning Goals

A. The discipline of sociology. Students will learn:

  1. how sociology differs from and is similar to other social sciences;
  2. how sociology contributes to a social scientific understanding of social reality; and
  3. to apply the sociological imagination, sociological principles and concepts to one’s life.

B. The role of theory. Students will learn:

  1. the role of theory in building sociological knowledge; and
  2. the historical context of times and cultures in which theories were developed.

C. Empirical science. Students will learn:   

  1. the principles of scientific methods in sociology;
  2. the ethics in conducting research; to convey research findings in writing; and
  3. to evaluate media information; become critical consumer of information.

D. Learn the relevance of culture, social change, socialization, stratification, social structure, and institutions, and differentiations by race/ethnicity, gender, age, and class.

E. Culture and social institutions. Students will learn:  

  1. how social change affects social structures and individuals; and
  2. how culture and social structure vary across time and place.  

F. Individuals and society. Students will learn:  

  1. how the self develops sociologically.
  2. how social interactions and the self influence society and social structure; and

G.Understand the difference between macro and micro levels and the connections between the two levels.

H. Research in sociology. The students learn:

  1. to summarize basic questions and issues in a specialty area, such as deviant behavior, social psychology or social stratification;
  2. basic theoretical orientation in a specialty area; and
  3. to become familiar with current research in a specialty area.

I. Diversity of American society. Students will learn:

  1. the significance of global variations by race, class, gender, and age.

J. Critical thinking. Students will learn:

  1. opposing viewpoints and alternative hypotheses on various issues.

Expectations:

What you can expect from me:

  1. I will meet with you on a regular, timely, and consistent basis.
  2. I will keep appointments you have made with me, and return your phone calls and email messages.
  3. I will adhere to the course syllabus and schedule of assignments.
  4. Each class period will be devoted to extending your knowledge of sociology--I won't waste your time.
  5. Your written work and tests will be graded and returned in a timely fashion.
  6. I will display a competency in both written and oral communication in English (yes, I will use words that may be unfamiliar to you--that is part of the learning process).
  7. I will conduct myself in a mature and civil manner (although we can certainly have a little fun, too).

What I expect from you:

  1. Regular attendance and participation during in-class and online activities and discussions.
  2. Regular use of the class MyGateway site and regular checking of your campus email.
  3. 72 hour rule: Grade updates will be posted in MyGateway throughout the semester. Students are expected to review their grades on a regular basis--especially following a grade update. Concerns about posted grades must be addressed within 72 hours of grade posting, otherwise posted scores will be considered accurate and final, up to the time of posting.
  4. Completion of assigned reading and written work (follow the schedule for the reading assignments even if class discussion lags behind).
  5. Adherence to mandated deadlines for your work.
  6. Competence in written and oral communication in English.
  7. A desire or at least a willingness to perform within the parameters of this course.
  8. A degree of maturity, civility, and propriety in classroom behavior.
  9. When you contact the instructor or a TA via email or phone you must make sure your name and the class you are taking are included in your message.

Class Conduct:

Any successful learning experience requires the mutual respect of both the student and the instructor. No one should be subjected to behavior that is in any way disruptive or rude. Disruptive or rude behavior includes, but is not limited to the following: receiving beeper or cell phone calls during class, leaving early or coming to class habitually late, eating in class, talking out of turn, doing assignments for other classes, reading the newspaper, sleeping, and engaging in other activities that distract from the classroom learning experience.

This is an intensive course. Students are expected to attend class regularly, come to class on time, and stay until the class is dismissed. Attendance (and use of Wimba) will be monitored. Late arrivals and early departures demonstrate a lack of concern for the instructor and your classmates. This is your class. You are paying for it. It is your responsibility to arrange your schedule to allow you to attend the class. Excessive disruptions, from whatever source or for whatever reason, will not be tolerated.

Course Structure and Requirements:

Taking a Web-based Class:

This is a web-based class, and students are required to take responsibility for their learning by utilizing the variety of resources available.  Class discussions will be used to assess your understanding of course material. It is essential that you prepare yourself adequately for these discussions by reading AND studying the relevant material prior to class sessions or online discussion. Much of what would be the lecture in a traditional class takes place asynchronously through hypertext lecture notes and other content resources, but most significantly through the online discussion forums. Full participation at all levels, and a commitment to learning is necessary to do well in this course.

The "Assignments, Readings, and Course Schedule" document in the "Assignments" area of MyGateway lists relevant readings, lecture notes to review, class discussion topics, as well as due dates for quizzes, tests, and other assignments for the entire semester. Use it as a outline of the course.

Read the assigned text material as early as you can. Review the associated online lecture notes (prior to coming to class--section 001 or attending a Wimba session/reviewing an archive, sections 001 AND 002). These notes work best when viewed online. They are web documents with links you can explore for additional information, and to seek further clarification, on selected topics. Develop critical analyses and questions for discussion both in class and via the online discussion forums. There are a variety of resources in the class MyGateway site's "Course Documents" and "External Links" folders to assist you with your self-study.

All students are expected to "attend" class on a regular basis. Class presentations and discussions are not designed to simply cover “what is on the test,” rather they are designed to augment the material you are engaging and to help you learn to understand, evaluate, and apply core concepts and theories. Your attendance--online and/or face-to-face, and participation in class activities and discussions, is part of developing your ability to synthesize course material and develop a sociological understanding of life in modern society.  Students in the internet-only section are expected to attend class via Wimba--either "live" or by viewing the archived class sessions on Wimba. If you can’t make the “live” class (or live Wimba sessions), you can still access the archives.  Attendance, in all formats, will be monitored. 

Requirements

  1. Syllabus quiz: due by Sunday, September 6, 2009, end of day (clearly, you can easily get this done early and not have to worry about it over the holiday weekend): Unless otherwise posted, assignments are due by the end of the day listed: 11:59 PM (23:59). Students who submit work past a due date are subject to penalties, point deductions, or not having their work accepted for grading.) (25 points)
  2. Introductory message due by Sunday, September 6, 2009, end of day (clearly, you can easily get this done early and not have to worry about it over the holiday weekend) (5 points).
  3. Class Engagement: (220 points total expected, 250 points possible)
    1. Attendance (45 points) and Online and In-Class Participation (not required, however up to 30 points possible)
    2. Group Project (175 points possible)
  4. 3 Tests (50 questions, 1 point per question, 50 points per test: 150 points)
  5. Final Exam (100 questions, 1 point per question, 100 points)

Syllabus Quiz (25 points)

Introductory Message (5 points)

  1. All students are required to post an introductory message in the "General Class Discussion" forum.
  2. Your introductory message should include a brief account of your background, why you are taking this course, and what you expect to get out of the course experience.
  3. To post your introductory message: from the class MyGateway site, select, Discussion Board, and then click on the “General Class Discussion” forum to open it. Select the "About Me" thread. Use the reply button to reply to the message with your introduction. 
  4. Your introductory message must be posted by Sunday, September 6, 2009, end of day (clearly, you can easily get this done early and not have to worry about it over the holiday weekend) (5 points).
  5. Basic help in using discussion forums can be found at http://www.umsl.edu/technology/mgwhelp/stuhelp/studiscussion.html
  6. Students are also encouraged to develop their course "homepages" (access the editing link, "Homepage" from the Tools area). Please let the class know about changes and updates to your homepage.

Class Engagement (220 points expected, 250 points possible)

Class engagement is expected of every student. Class engagement scores will be updated in the MyGateway class grade book every few weeks. Announcements will be made in class and MyGateway when scores are updated. See 72 hour rule.

1. Attendance: Expected (45 points possible).

    1. All students are expected to "attend" two class sessions each week. Live class sessions are held Tuesday and Thursday from 12:30-1:45 each week in 216 SSB.
    2. Students may attend class: live--face-to-face (this is the preferred and encouraged option), live via Wimba, or Wimba archive (you must review a recorded class session prior to the following class in order to receive full credit for attendance).
    3. All students are expected to attend (live or via Wimba) sessions. You will be held responsible for the content of the class sessions.
    4. If you can't attend a live class session, the Wimba archive of that session should be reviewed prior to the next class session, or within seven days (to receive attendance credit).
    5. Please note that you can download mp3 and mp4 files of of the Wimba archives for playback on Ipods and home computers. PLEASE NOTE: I CANNOT track these downloads or playbacks and therefore CANNOT assign attendance points for using these file formats. To receive attendance credit you MUST playback the archive in Wimba online via the class MyGateway site--clicking the blue arrow to enter the archive online.
    6. I consider attendance to involve more than simple "presence," so some "sign of life" (basic response or question) is expected from every student each week (twice weekly during the summer). If you "attend" by viewing the archives, then you will need to document your presence by posting some simple comment concerning the class session in the class discussion board (Sign of Life forum--there's a thread for each week)--such as, what you found most interesting and/or what is still confusing to you. The weekly "SOL" threads in the "Sign of Life" discussion forum open and close at 12:00 PM on Tuesday each week. This includes students who attend live sessions and fail to participate even minimally.
    7. Up to three points per academic week (class session in the summer). Two (2) points for plain and simple attendance--one point per class session [two a day in the summer], 1 point for a "sign of life" (2 a calendar week in the summer). 45 points total for the semester.
    8. Click the link: Wimba, for detailed instructions for using Wimba Live Classroom.

2. Group Project (175 points possible):

3. Online and In-Class Participation. Class participation is an optional component of the class. Students can earn up to 30 points (2-3 points a week) for contributions to:

Simple messages indicating agreement (or just your presence) will earn 1 point, messages displaying an understanding of basic concepts, theories, and ideas will earn 2 points, and messages extending and applying core concepts and perspectives can earn up to 3 points (exceptional work). In-class participation will be included in your participation scores.

For all students: A mandatory first forum (introduction) message is due by Sunday, September 6, 2009, end of day (clearly, you can easily get this done early and not have to worry about it over the holiday weekend) .

Students must display their understanding of basic sociological concepts, theories, and analysis in main class discussion forum, and/or during in-class discussions and presentations.  Messages and commentary in the for-credit forums should be questions, comments, extensions of in-class discussion, "mini-reports" on individual research, and/or replies relevant to the theme of the ongoing online discussion.  

NOTE:  Multiple messages posted on a single day to a single forum may not necessarily count towards the semester total unless they each contribute substantially to the forum topics.  Multiple messages in the final weeks and/or days of the semester by students who have not been active in the class do not reflect "class engagement," and will NOT necessarily be counted toward your point total.  All students will receive periodic feedback (public and private) from the instructor (or TA) to keep them aware of their progress with this requirement.  It is critical that students check their campus email to receive private communication from the instructor.  See the orientation message in the general discussion forum for more information.

The instructor and TA will post questions of substantive concern for class discussion, but students are encouraged to initiate their own discussion topics.  Students are expected investigate relevant resources (see Chapter Exercises above), and participate in the ongoing, online, class discussion; and attend weekly in-class discussions on a regular basis.

For-credit forums will close on Thursday, December 10, 2009 (end of day).

Tests (150 points possible for 3 tests and 100 points for the Final Exam; total 250 points possible)

There will be three (3) tests (50 questions, 1 point each) given during the semester and a comprehensive Final Exam.  The tests are designed to evaluate your comprehension of the basic material presented in the course: assigned readings, online lecture notes, and other online resources.  All these resources will be supplemented by in-class and online discussions.  Class engagement and participation (face-to-face, online, and written work) will be another part of your evaluation—they are not designed to cover “what is on the test,” rather they are designed to evaluate your ability to synthesize course material and develop a sociological understanding of life in modern society

Note: There will be review and discussion sessions (they may be online) the week before exams are due. The sessions will be a general review of the material to be covered on the test. Days, places, and times of these discussion sessions will be announced through the class MyGateway site.
Grading:

Final grades will be calculated based on a total of 500 points (530 points possible). Students who submit work past a due date are subject to penalties, point deductions, or not having their work accepted for grading.

72 hour rule: Grade updates will be posted in MyGateway throughout the semester. Students are expected to review their grades on a regular basis--especially following a grade update. Concerns about posted grades must be addressed within 72 hours of grade posting, otherwise posted scores will be considered accurate and final, up to the time of posting.

Items included in calculating the point total:

NOTE: All course grades will be posted in the online Grade book in the class MyGateway site.  Students can access their individual grades via the “My Grades” link located in the “Tools” area of the class MyGateway site.  The grades in MyGateway are for individual tests, quizzes, and assignments only.  The “running total” found in the grades area of MyGateway will reflect your final grade.  Final grades will be based on the following scale:
        • 465 and above A
        • 464-450: A-
        • 449-435: B+
        • 434-415: B
        • 414-400: B-
        • 399-385: C+
        • 384-365: C
        • 364-350: C-
        • 349-335: D+
        • 334-315: D
        • 314-300: D-
        • 299 and below: F
Percentages displayed for "current estimated grade" in the MyGateway grade book represent letter grades as follows:
      • 93% and above A
      • 90-92% A-
      • 87-89%: B+
      • 83-86%: B
      • 80-82%: B-
      • 77-79%: C+
      • 73-76%: C
      • 70-72%: C-
      • 67-69%: D+
      • 63-66%: D
      • 60-62%: D-
      • 59% and below: F

Academic Dishonesty and other misconduct will not be tolerated. See the partial listing of conduct for which students are subject to sanction at the end of this syllabus. Or, view the entire document by visiting: http://www.umsl.edu/studentlife/dsa/student_planner/policies/conductcode.htm

Extra Credit: The idea of "extra" credit is an oxymoron.  There is only credit! THERE IS NO EXTRA CREDIT in my classes. Students can earn additional points for exceptional levels of participation in the class discussions and online forums; however, if you are having difficulties with the course work, get help as early in the semester as possible.  Adding more work will NOT help you, and if you cannot do the regular work adequately, any additional work will not be to your benefit.  More IS NOT (necessarily) better.  Rather than worrying about doing more work—FOCUS on the regularly assigned work and do it to the BEST of your abilities.
Delayed Grade Policy: If a student is unable to complete the FInal Exam (due to exceptional circumstances), a Delayed Grade can be negotiated.  Students MUST contact the instructor by 5:00 pm on the last day of the Final Exam to document their reason for being unable to complete the test, and to request a delayed grade.  If students DO NOT initiate the request for a delayed grade, a score of ZERO (0) will be assigned for any uncompleted work. Delayed grades MUST be made up by the end of the following semester (Summer and Interim Semesters excluded).  Failure to make-up a delayed grade by the end of the following semester will result in an F being recorded for the course grade.  Delayed grades WILL NOT be extended past one semester unless exceptional circumstances (as decided by the instructor) are evident.

Course Tools

Wimba:

Wimba Live Classroom is an online, synchronous learning tool we will be using this semester. Wimba allows students to "attend" a live class via the Internet, and it also allows me to archive class sessions so that students can access and review the recordings. A brief explanation for using Wimba is included in the course syllabus and at http://www.horizonwimba.com/technicalsupport. You can contact Horizon Wimba Technical Support by phone (toll-free): 866.350.4978 or email: technicalsupport@horizonwimba.com. And, see the Wimba Participant's Guide or click on the help ("?") icon once you have started up the Wimba program. For further assistance with Wimba, MyGateway and other online tools, see these tutorials (they "walk you through" using Wimba).

Be sure to run the "Set Up Wizard" to insure your computer is properly configured for the Wimba Live Classroom interface. To review archived class sessions, you'll just need speakers. Any student is invited to participate via the live interface (Wimba session classes are noted on the "Assignments, Readings, and Course Schedule" found in the Assignments area). All students (especially those in the Internet-only section) are encouraged to use the recorded sessions in their studies for the course

  • Click on the "Wimba" link on the course navigation menu (left-hand column on main MyGateway class page)
  • Click on the "Live Classroom" link.
  • Click on the "Enter Room" button (you'll also see links for the "Setup Wizard").
  • When you leave the Live classroom, be sure to click the "Exit" link (located just above and to the right of the "people listing" and Mr. Keel's photo in the lower right-hand corner of the "Live Classroom" window).
To review archived class session, you'll just need speakers:
Please note:
Any student is invited to participate via the live interface (all class sessions will use Wimba). All students are encouraged to use the recorded sessions in their studies for the course.  Students who fail to attend a live class session (for whatever reason) must use the archive feature of Wimba to receive credit for attendance. If you have problems accessing or using Centra, you can contact Horizon Wimba Technical Support by phone (toll-free): 866.350.4978 or email: technicalsupport@horizonwimba.com. And, see the Wimba Participant's Guide or click on the help ("?") icon once you have started up the Wimba program. For further assistance with Wimba, MyGateway and other online tools, see these tutorials (they "walk you through" using Wimba).

MyGateway and E-Mail:

Students are required to use the campus MyGateway system and student e-mail for this class.  The MyGateway system contains all course information, quizzes, lecture notes, and a variety of other study aids.  The MyGateway system also contains the online discussion forums that are part of the required participation score included in your semester grade.  Campus email (via the studentmail server) is used for a variety of communication purposes—I send out email to the entire class, and to individual students.  You must check your campus email on a regular basis.  See below for information on accessing MyGateway and your campus email.

Roksworld:

Roksworld is one of my Internet sites that provides students with access to a variety of "class room only handouts" (news articles and other essays). Please note: page references in the feedback for tutor questions may not correspond with current textbooks. If you can't figure out why you got a particular question wrong on the tutor, contact the instructor or TA.
To access "Roksworld" students must use the following logon information:
 

Accessing Online Resources:

To find your Gateway ID and password:
If you have previously accessed your MyGateway account and have changed your password, use the new password that you specified for this account.
If you have used dial in access from home and have changed your password, you must use the new password that you specified.

Using MyGateway:

The MyGateway (http://mygateway.umsl.edu) online course management system was introduced here at UM-St. Louis at the beginning of fall semester 2000.  MyGateway provides all students and faculty with access to course materials, and a variety of programs that enable classroom communication and interaction using virtually any computer with a current web browser (such as Netscape or IE 4.0 or higher), and an Internet connection. 

To login to MyGateway:

1. Go to the web page http://mygateway.umsl.edu.
2. Click on the "Login" button.
3. Type in your login ID (Gateway ID) and password.
4. After logging on to the MyGateway system you will be brought to your "MyGateway" page.  From this page you can access most of the features of the MyGateway system, and all of your classes at UM-St. Louis, as well as a variety of other campus based resources.
5. Additionally, you can add various content elements to your my Gateway page by clicking on the "Content" button found near the upper right-hand side of the page.
6. In the "My Courses" area on the "MyGateway" page, click on our class name, and you will access the class MyGateway site.  The first page displayed is typically "Announcements."  Here you will see all class related announcements, including the availability of online progress evaluations, and other class related news (Old announcements may be viewed by clicking the “View All” tab at the top of the page)The links on the left-hand side of the screen give you access to a variety of tools and documents that your instructor has created for your class.  The areas available, and some of the items you will find include:
Campus Computing Labs:

NOTE:

Written work submitted in this class will be subject to plagiarism checking using SafeAssign.
SafeAssign, a plagiarism detection software, is now available to all students and instructors. This tool checks your paper against proprietary databases of papers and the Internet. After submission, your instructor will receive an “originality report” containing results of the matching process. Your paper will also be added to UMSL’s internal section of the anti-plagiarism database to be used to compare future submissions by other students and to help protect your work from plagiarism.
You can also use SafeAssign yourself to check drafts of your papers. The English Department Writing Lab has created a free course site on MyGateway where you can go to find resources to help you in writing and citing papers properly. By enrolling in this course, you can submit drafts of your work to SafeAssign. You will then be able to privately view the “originality report” and make corrections to your work before submitting it formally to your instructor. Go to http://mygateway.umsl.edu/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp?tab=courses&url=/bin/common/course.pl?course_id=_36517_1 and then click on the “Quick Enroll” link to get access to the free course site.
NOTE: CONDUCT FOR WHICH STUDENTS ARE SUBJECT TO SANCTIONS FALLS INTO THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: http://www.umsl.edu/studentlife/dsa/student_planner/policies/conductcode.htm
1.  Academic dishonesty, such as cheating, plagiarism, or sabotage.  The Board of Curators recognizes that academic honesty is essential for the intellectual life of the University.  Faculty members have a special obligation to expect high standards of academic honesty in all student work.  Students have a special obligation to adhere to such standards.  In all cases of academic dishonesty, the instructor shall make an academic judgment about the student's grade on that work and in that course.  The instructor shall report the alleged academic dishonesty to the Primary Administrative Officer.
a.  The term cheating includes but is not limited to: (i) use of any unauthorized assistance in taking quizzes, tests, or examinations; (ii) dependence upon the aid of sources beyond those authorized by the instructor in writing papers, preparing reports, solving problems, or carrying out other assignments; (iii) acquisition or possession without permission of tests or other academic material belonging to a member of the University faculty or staff;(iv) knowingly providing any unauthorized assistance to other student on quizzes, tests, or examinations.
b.  The term plagiarism includes, but is not limited to: (i) use by paraphrase or direct quotation of the published or unpublished work of another person without fully and properly crediting the author with footnotes, citations or bibliographical reference; (ii) unacknowledged use of materials prepared by another person or agency engaged in the selling of term papers or other academic materials; (iii) unacknowledged use of original work/material that has been produced through collaboration with others without release in writing from collaborators.
c.  The term sabotage includes, but is not limited to, the unauthorized interference with, modification of, or destruction of the work or intellectual property of another member of the University community.
2.  Forgery, alteration, or misuse of University documents, records or identification, or knowingly furnishing false information to the University.
3.  Obstruction or disruption of teaching, research, administration, conduct proceedings, or other University activities, including its public service functions on or off campus.
4. Physical abuse or other conduct which threatens or endangers the health or safety of any person.
ANY STUDENT WHO HAS A DISABILITY WHICH WOULD MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO COMPLETE COURSE ASSIGNMENTS OR TESTS AS OUTLINED IN THIS SYLLABUS: PLEASE MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH ME IMMEDIATELY SO THAT I CAN EITHER ARRANGE FOR APPROPRIATE ASSISTANCE OR DESIGN AN ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE TO EVALUATE YOUR WORK. THE OFFICE OF DISABILITY ACCESS SERVICES IS LOCATED IN 144 MSC; PHONE: 516-6554.
THIS SYLLABUS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE INSTRUCTOR TO ACCOMMODATE INSTRUCTIONAL AND/OR STUDENT NEEDS.

URL: http://www.umsl.edu/~keelr/180/180syllabus.html
Owner: Robert O. Keel:
rok@umsl.edu
Last Updated: Sunday, September 27, 2009 1:47 PM

Unless otherwise noted, all pages within the web site http://www.umsl.edu/~keelr/ © 2009 by Robert O. Keel.
Click here to Report Copyright Problems