Sociology 3280: Society and Technology

FS 2007

This syllabus is rather long, but it contains a step-by-step account of completing all course requirements, an explanation of course grading, information on accessing a wide variety of online resources that can help you excel in this class, a guide to the class MyGateway site, and an excerpt from the student handbook on appropriate academic behavior.

Important Note:  There are students from two "sections" enrolled in this course: a day section (001) and an Internet-only section (002).  The REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL STUDENTS are exactly the same.  I 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.

Other Information:

Teaching Assistants (well, we don't really have official teaching assistants for this course, but the following two sociology masters degree students have been assigned to assist me this semester. They will serve as "back-up" help and assistance):

Katy Till

Carlie Fieseler

Textbook:

  1. Society and Technological Change, Rudi Volti, 5th edition, Worth Publishing, 2005.
  2. The Social Shaping of Technology, 2nd edition, Donald MacKenzie and Judy Wajcman, Open University Press, Philadelphia, 1999.
  3. Other relevant books (available through Mr. Keel, the Thomas Jefferson Library, etc.) :

Course Description:

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.  Day and evening sections will meet, face-to-face, once a week to discuss assigned material. Students in the internet-only section and from Mineral Area College 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.

This course will provide an in depth analysis of the critical, dialectical relationship between socially constructed reality and the specific institutional elements of technology and technological innovation. A historical focus will be used to assess the interdependent relationship between human interaction, social structure, and technology. The main focus will be upon contemporary social reality and the information based technology that is rapidly restructuring the nature of human interaction.

This course will provide an in depth analysis of the critical, dialectical relationship between socially constructed reality and the specific institutional elements of technology and technological innovation. A historical focus will be used to assess the interdependent relationship between human interaction, social structure, and technology. The main focus will be upon contemporary social reality and the information based technology that is rapidly restructuring the nature of human interaction.

Course Objectives:

The basic objective of this course is to provide a comprehensive survey of the development of sociological theories of societal development and change, focusing on technology as a social construct rather than as objectively independent force. An additional objective of this course is to survey the current information and research on the specific impact of modern technology on contemporary society in order to understand the personal and social structural dimensions of technological change; including the implications for social identity, communication, work, inequality, power, deviance and social control. These issues will be analyzed within the context of the interactivity of society and technology, and the changing nature of socially constructed reality.

Specifically, students will be expected to:

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. Completion of assigned reading and written work (follow the schedule for the reading assignments even if class discussion lags behind).
  4. Adherence to mandated deadlines for your work.
  5. Competence in written and oral communication in English.
  6. A desire or at least a willingness to perform within the parameters of this course.
  7. A degree of maturity, civility, and propriety in classroom behavior.

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--sections 001 and 002, or attending a Wimba session (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 recorded class sessions on Wimba. If you can't make the "live" class (or live Wimba sessions), you can still access the recording.  Attendance, in all formats, will be monitored. 

Requirements

Students will be evaluated on their completion of the following:
  1. Syllabus quiz: due by Tuesday, September 4, 2007 (end of day: 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 decuctions, or not having their work accepted for grading.) (25 points)
  2. Introductory message: due by Tuesday, September 4, 2007 (end of day) (5 points)
  3. Class Engagement:
    1. Attendance (30 points)
    2. Online and In-Class Participation (up to ten points a week: 100 points expected)
    3. Group Wiki Set-up and development (Project 1: 25 points)
    4. Project 2: 24 hours with Technology (Project 2: 50 poiints)
    5. 2 Group Wiki Presentations on assigned reading. (Projects 3 and 4: 80 points each: 160 points)
    6. Individual/Group Project and Presentation (Project 5: 100 points)
  4. Test: 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, open the "About Me" thread and post your introductory reply.
  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. Your introductory message must be posted by Tuesday, September 4, 2007 end of day (25 points)
  4. Basic help in using discussion forums can be found at http://www.umsl.edu/technology/mgwhelp/stuhelp/studiscussion.html
  5. 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

Class engagement scores will be updated in the MyGateway class grade book every two weeks beginning Monday, September 10, 2007:

1. Attendance

2. Online and In-Class Participation (100 points possible):

Students are expected to make a minimum of 2 contributions to the class each week. (at a minimum making two postings--on different days--to the online discussion forum documenting your presence). Simple messages indicating agreement (or just your presence) will earn 1-2 points, messages displaying an understanding of basic concepts, theories, and ideas will earn 2-3 points, and messages extending and applying core concepts and perspectives can earn up to 5 points. Students can earn no more than 4 points a week for the minimum level of participation expected (2 simple messages), and no more than 10 points a week for exceptional work (2-3 exceptional messages). In-class participation, online contributions to the class discussion forum, wiki and blog, as well as your communications within your groups will be included in your participation scores.

The tests are designed to evaluate your comprehension of the basic material presented in the course: assigned readings and online lecture notes, etc.  Your participation allows me to evaluate your ability to synthesize course material and develop a sociological understanding of life in modern society. Participation is a significant part of your grade.

For all students: Your first forum (introduction) message is due by Tuesday, September 4, 2007 (end of day).

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 Monday, December 3, 2007 (end of day).

3. Project 1: Group Wiki (25 points)

4. Project 2: Wiki Essay: 24 Hours with Technology (50 points possible):

    1. See the details of this assignment in the "Wiki Presentation" folder (Assignments area) and via the "Project Requirements" page.
    2. Essays should be 2-3 pages in length and published in your group wiki (Group Areas section of the class MyGateway site).
    3. You will be evaluated on both the content you develop, your use of the wiki format, your presentation (grammar, spelling, documentation, and bibliography), as well as your group's synthesis.
    4. Due dates are posted with the assignments, and available via the Assignments, Readings, and Course Schedule.
    5. 30 points for individual essay, 10 points for group presentation, 10 points for comments: 50 points
5. Projects 3 and 4 Group Wiki Project and Presentation (80 points each, 160 points total):

5. Final Project (individual or group) and Presentation (Project 5: 100 points possible):

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

You are expected to be able to convey your ideas in a cogent and coherent manner.  An assessment of your papers' and or forum postings' organization, grammar and spelling will be included in its evaluation.  There is a writing lab available to help you with your papers. The Writing Lab is located in room 409 SSB.  Call ahead to schedule an appointment: 516-5950.

6. One Test (3/4-Term) (100 points)

There will be one test (100 points per exam) given during the semester.  The test is 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. 

  • The test can be found in the Assignments area of the class MyGateway site.
    • The "Course Documents" area contains study guides, test study tips, and other utilities to help you prepare for the quizzes and exams.
  • The test is of mixed, objective format, consisting of multiple choice and true/false questions.
  • Testing will be handled through the Online Testing Center. Give yourself time to review and study between test version attempts. The OTC has two locations: room 200 South Campus Computer Building (SCB), building 31 on the South Campus Map and room 75 J.C. Penny Building Conference Center (Building 2 on the North Campus Map). You will be required to show your student ID card. To schedule an appointment at the OTC:
  • There will be two versions of each test (version 1 and version 2) and you are encouraged to take both tests. Both versions will run concurrently. Availability dates for the tests are detailed on the "Assignments, Readings, and Course Schedule" found in the Assignments area.
    • You may take both versions of the test, and your high score will be used as your final test score.
    • Following completion of a test, you will receive feedback--the questions, your answers, and whether your answers were right or wrong.
    • You can also review your work on a test (after completion) by clicking on the grade in the grade reporting area of MyGateway (Student Tools: View Grade).
    • Make-up tests will be available for students who can document exceptional circumstances that prohibited them for completing at least one version of a test during its regular availability period. You must contact the instructor within 24 hours following the close of a test to arrange for a make-up. Make-ups will only be allowed for students who, due to exceptional circumstances, are unable to complete at least one regular version of the test. There will only be one version of the make-up test available.

Failure to comply with these guidelines will result in a Zero (0) being recorded for the exam in question. If you miss the last exam, contact the instructor immediately, and see the guidelines for Delayed Grades below.

Grading:

Final grades will be calculated based on a total of 595 points. Items included in calculating your point total:

NOTE: All course grades will be posted in the online Grade book in the class MyGateway site.  Students can access there 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 "total points earned" found in the grades area of MyGateway will reflect your final grade.  Final grades will be based on the following scale:

  • 553 and above: A
  • 552-535: A-
  • 534-517: B+
  • 516-493: B
  • 492-476: B-
  • 475-458: C+
  • 457-434: C
  • 433-416: C-
  • 415-398: D+
  • 397-374: D
  • 373-357: D-
  • 356 and below: F

Percentages displayed for "current estimated grade" (also test scores) 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

Extra Credit: The idea of "extra" credit is an oxymoron.  There is only credit! THERE IS NO EXTRA CREDIT in my classes.  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 fails to complete their course work, a Delayed Grade can be negotiated.  Students MUST contact the instructor by 5:00 pm on the day of the final exam period 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. You'll find a link to Wimba on the navigation menu of our course MyGateway site. To attend a live course session, you will need a computer with Internet access, as well as speakers and a microphone (a headset works best). 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
  • All day sessions will be broadcast live via Wimba.
  • Login a bit early and insure your speakers and microphone are working properly.
    • 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" ).
  • Be sure to run the "Set Up Wizard" the first time you logon to insure your computer is properly configured for the Wimba Live Classroom interface.

To review archived class session, you'll just need speakers:

  • Click on the "Wimba" link on the course navigation menu (left-hand column on main MyGateway class page)
  • Click on the "Live Classroom" link.
  • You'll find a list of archive class sessions under the heading: "Here is the list of the recorded archives for this room:"
  • Click on the title of the archive, or the icon under "Enter" to access the archived recording.
Please note:
  • Playbacks of archived sessions must be played back prior to the following class session, if you want to earn "attendance credit."
  • Wimba tracks the length of your playback. Partial playbacks will receive partial credit.
  • Be sure to close down playbacks at the end of a session. If your playbacks indicate excessively long (over 2 hours) connection times, I will contact you to discuss how you are using this important utility.
  • Class attendance scores will be updated on a regular basis. If you note a discrepancy between your Wimba activity and your attendance score, you can contact Mr. Keel or the class TA to discuss the problem.
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/or access online technical support documentation at: http://www.horizonwimba.com/technicalsupport/

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:

username: student

password: umsl 

Accessing Online Resources:

Your Gateway ID and password provide you with access to all online services at UM-St. Louis including the campus MyGateway online course system, campus email, and many other services.

To find your Gateway ID and password:

  1. Visit http://gatewayid.umsl.edu and click "Search for ID", or from the MyGateway login page (http://mygateway.umsl.edu) click on the "Gateway ID Search" button.
  2. Type in your student number and your Social Security Number and click on "Search"
  3. The next page will show your Gateway login ID.  For new students, you will have to choose a password the first time you access your account.

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 Email:

Students are responsible for checking their Studentmail e-mail account, regularly, for important university and class related correspondences.  All e-mail sent through MyGateway will be sent to Studentmail accounts.  I use email to contact my students individually and as a group. 

Your e-mail address is in the format, yourgatewayid@studentmail.umsl.edu.  Replace "yourgatewayid" with your personal Gateway ID.  Your Gateway ID can be found at http://gatewayid.umsl.edu (see instructions above).  

Checking Studentmail.umsl.edu:

  1. Open any web browser from any computer connected to the Internet. (The Web E-mail link in the Tools of the main MyGateway page will take you directly to the web-based interface for your student email account).
  2. In the address/location field type: http://studentmail.umsl.edu
  3. Enter your Gateway ID in the Gateway ID field
  4. Enter your Password in the Password field.
  5. Select your language of choice.
  6. Click Login.  This will take you to your Inbox.
  7. To read a message, simply click on the senders name under the "From" field.
  8. At this point you can "delete", "reply", "forward" or "save" the message or return to you Inbox simply by clicking the links above the message you have opened. 
  9. To compose a new e-mail message, to send to others, click "compose" in the red bar on the left hand side of the page.
  10. You will also find buttons that allow you to create folders to sort and save messages, and a "move/copy" function that allows you to put messages in whatever folders you choose.
  11. To logout, click "Logout" in the red bar on the left hand side of the page.

Please note:

  1. Forwarding of Studentmail e-mail accounts will only be allowed through a special request application available in the student computer labs.
  2. Studentmail e-mail accounts are 10 megabytes in size.  Once your mailbox is full you will no longer be able to send or receive e-mail messages.  You will receive notification when you are approaching your mailbox capacity.
  3. Admiral UNIX accounts are not affected by the conversion to the studentmail server. Admiral e-mail accounts will still exist, however are no longer supported by the Technology Support Center.  Existing student mail files will remain on Admiral (See below)
  4. Also note that ALL students will only be using gatewayid accounts/passwords on the studentmail server.  Email sent to an address in the format:  s999999@studentmail.umsl.edu will be delivered to their gatewayid account (i.e. legacy accounts will be aliased to the corresponding gatewayid account).

Campus Computing Labs

http://www.umsl.edu/technology/instructionalcomputing/locations.html

Hours of Operation

Check with the lab personnel for up to date information on hours, and scheduled closings:

http://www.umsl.edu/technology/instructionalcomputing/labhours.html

NOTE: CONDUCT FOR WHICH STUDENTS ARE SUBJECT TO SANCTIONS FALLS INTO THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES:

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/280/280syllabus.html
Owner: Robert O. Keel: rok@umsl.edu
Last Updated: Thursday, August 16, 2007 10:56