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Canvas grading will not be used in this course. More information about grading is given later in this syllabus.
This page outlines the University's expectations of academic honesty, defines misconduct, provides examples of prohibited conduct, and explains the sanctions available for those found guilty of misconduct. Additional information about the meaning of academic misconduct in this course is provided later in this syllabus.
The UOSA Statement of Academic Integrity will be used in this course.
Try to LEARN DURING CLASS by participating in the lectures, both intellectually and vocally. Try to use your time outside of class to DRILL by working exercises. The homework assignments will be based primarily on the LECTURES. The tests and exam will be based primarily on the HOMEWORK.
If you keep up, then you should be able to understand the lectures and LEARN DURING CLASS. If you don't understand something in a lecture, then you should raise your hand and ASK QUESTIONS such as "I don't understand what you just said. It confuses me because..." DO NOT BE ASHAMED OR EMBARRASSED to ask questions!
Some homework problems will require the use of MATLAB. The standards of academic honesty just articulated above apply to MATLAB problems as well. In addition:
Here are some important things about homework:
| ▶ | Homework assignments will generally be due on Canvas at midnight on the published due date. | ||
| ▶ | For "paper and pencil" homework assignments, you will scan or photograph your solution and upload it to Canvas. | ||
| ▶ | For Matlab homework assignments, you will use a word processing program (e.g., WORD) to make a solution file which you will upload to Canvas. | ||
| ▶ | Late homework will not be accepted (see policy below). | ||
| ▶ | Your lowest two homework grades will be dropped. Medically excused homework assignments will also be dropped. | ||
| ▶ | Homework solutions will be posted on the course web site. |
Working the homework problems on time will help YOU to do well on the tests and exam.
The tests and the exam are CLOSED BOOK and CLOSED NOTES. Formula sheets will be provided with each test and exam. These same formula sheets will be made available on the course web site so that you can practice working problems using them. Calculator use will be required on the tests and exam - make sure to have a good full-featured engineering and scientific calculator.
Makeup tests will not be given. If you miss a test and your absence is NOT officially excused, then you will receive a zero grade for that test. If you miss a test and your absence IS officially excused, then your final exam grade will be used in place of the missed test grade.
| What | Value |
| Homework (lowest two dropped) | 15% |
| Test One | 20% |
| Test Two | 20% |
| Design Project | 20% |
| Final Exam | 25% |
These numerical grades will be converted into letter grades using a curve that will be determined by the instructor. The same curve will be applied to everyone in the class. The curve will never hurt your grade relative to the standard ten-point grading scale.
TOPICS:
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT SERVICES:
Support is available for any student experiencing mental health issues that are impacting their academic success. Students can either been seen at the University Counseling Center (UCC) located on the second floor of Goddard Health Center or receive 24/7/365 crisis support from a licensed mental health provider through TELUS Health. To schedule an appointment or receive more information about mental health resources at OU please call the UCC at 405-325-2911 or visit University Counseling Center.
TITLE IX RESOURCES AND REPORTING REQUIREMENT:
The University of Oklahoma faculty are committed to creating a safe learning environment for all members of our community, free from gender and sex-based discrimination, including sexual harassment, domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, in accordance with Title IX. There are resources available to those impacted, including: speaking with someone confidentially about your options, medical attention, counseling, reporting, academic support, and safety plans. If you have (or someone you know has) experienced any form of sex or gender-based discrimination or violence and wish to speak with someone confidentially, please contact OU Advocates (available 24/7 at 405-615-0013) or University Counseling Center (M-F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 405-325-2911).
Because the University of Oklahoma is committed to the safety of you and other students, and because of our Title IX obligations, I, as well as other faculty, Graduate Assistants, and Teaching Assistants, are mandatory reporters. This means that we are obligated to report gender-based violence that has been disclosed to us to the Institutional Equity Office. This means that we are obligated to report gender-based violence that has been disclosed to us to the Institutional Equity Office. This includes disclosures that occur in: class discussion, writing assignments, discussion boards, emails and during Student/Office Hours. You may also choose to report directly to the Institutional Equity Office. After a report is filed, the Title IX Coordinator will reach out to provide resources, support, and information and the reported information will remain private. For more information regarding the University’s Title IX Grievance procedures, reporting, or support measures, please visit Institutional Equity Office at 405-325-3546.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION POLICY:
The University of Oklahoma (OU) is committed to the goal of achieving equal educational opportunity and full educational participation for students with disabilities. If you have already established reasonable accommodations with the Accessibility and Disability Resource Center (ADRC), please please submit your semester accommodation request through the ADRC as soon as possible and contact me privately, so that we have adequate time to arrange your approved academic accommodations.
If you have not yet established services through ADRC, but have a documented disability and require accommodations, please complete ADRC’s pre-registration form to begin the registration process. ADRC facilitates the interactive process that establishes reasonable accommodations for students at OU. For more information on ADRC registration procedures, please review their Register with the ADRC web page. You may also contact them at (405)325-3852 or adrc@ou.edu, or visit www.ou.edu/adrc for more information.
Note: disabilities may include, but are not limited to, mental health, chronic health, physical, vision, hearing, learning and attention disabilities, pregnancy-related. ADRC can also support students experiencing temporary medical conditions.
ADJUSTMENTS FOR PREGNANCY/CHILDBIRTH RELATED ISSUES:
Should you need modifications or adjustments to your course requirements because of documented pregnancy-related or childbirth-related issues, please contact the Accessibility and Disability Resource Center at 405/325-3852 and/or the Institutional Equity Office at 405/325-3546 as soon as possible. Also, see the FAQ on Pregnant and Parenting Students' Rights for answers to commonly asked questions.
FINAL EXAM PREPARATION PERIOD:
Pre-finals week will be defined as the seven calendar days before the first day of finals. Faculty may cover new course material throughout this week. For specific provisions of the policy please refer to OU’s Final Exam Preparation Period policy.
EMERGENCY PROTOCOL:
During an emergency, there are official university procedures that will maximize your safety.
Severe Weather: If you receive an OU Alert to seek refuge or hear a tornado siren that signals severe weather.
Additional Weather Safety Information is available through the Department of Campus Safety.
THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA ACTIVE THREAT GUIDANCE:
The University of Oklahoma embraces a Run, Hide, Fight strategy for active threats on campus. This strategy is well known, widely accepted, and proven to save lives. To receive emergency campus alerts, be sure to update your contact information and preferences in the account settings section at one.ou.edu.
RUN: Running away from the threat is usually the best option. If it is safe to run, run as far away from the threat as possible. Call 911 when you are in a safe location and let them know from which OU campus you’re calling from and location of active threat.
HIDE: If running is not practical, the next best option is to hide. Lock and barricade all doors; turn off all lights; turn down your phone’s volume; search for improvised weapons; hide behind solid objects and walls; and hide yourself completely and stay quiet. Remain in place until law enforcement arrives. Be patient and remain hidden.
FIGHT: If you are unable to run or hide, the last best option is to fight. Have one or more improvised weapons with you and be prepared to attack. Attack them when they are least expecting it and hit them where it hurts most: the face (specifically eyes, nose, and ears), the throat, the diaphragm (solar plexus), and the groin.
Please save OUPD’s contact information in your phone.
NORMAN campus: For non-emergencies call (405) 325-1717. For emergencies call (405) 325-1911 or dial 911.
TULSA campus: For non-emergencies call (918) 660-3900. For emergencies call (918) 660-3333 or dial 911.
FIRE ALARM/GENERAL EMERGENCY:
If you receive an OU Alert that there is danger inside or near the building, or the fire alarm inside the building activates:
