EDSGN 100 Class policy

The following are some ground rules to help us maintain a steady progress through the semester:

1.      Assignments are due at the start of the class period before the lecture begins. Assignments submitted after this time will receive a 20% deduction. A further 20% reduction will be applied for every week beyond the first.

2.      The instructor will discuss any exam or assignment grade within 48 hours (excluding weekends and holidays) of its return, after which time the discussion is closed.

3.      Excellent teamwork can improve the course grade by as much as 4% (2% per design project). Poor team work will lower your grade by the same amount.

4.      Punctual attendance is mandatory for all the class periods. Course grade will be dropped to the next lower grade for every two classes missed. All excused absences must be supported by written documentation, such as doctor's receipt, Penn State athletics travel notice, ROTC notice, etc.

5.      No makeup labs will be available for the Design sessions since this is unique to this section.

6.      No cell phone including text message is permitted in the classroom.

7.      Students are responsible for any missed handout and homework assignment for any unexcused missed class.

8.  Students must use Penn State access account email address when he/she emails the instructor.

Academic Integrity:

Senate Policy 49-20 Academic Integrity

Definition and expectations: Academic integrity is the pursuit of scholarly activity in an open, honest and responsible manner. Academic integrity is a basic guiding principle for all academic activity at The Pennsylvania State University, and all members of the University community are expected to act in accordance with this principle. Consistent with this expectation, the University's Code of Conduct states that all students should act with personal integrity, respect other students' dignity, rights and property, and help create and maintain an environment in which all can succeed through the fruits of their efforts.

Academic integrity includes a commitment not to engage in or tolerate acts of falsification, misrepresentation or deception. Such acts of dishonesty violate the fundamental ethical principles of the University community and compromise the worth of work completed by others.

 The Penn State Principles:

  1. I will respect the dignity of all individuals within the Penn State community;
  2. I will practice academic integrity;
  3. I will demonstrate social and personal responsibility;
  4. I will be responsible for my own academic progress and agree to comply with all University policies.

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Course inquiries: Xinli Wu, Ph.D., P.E.