Course Policies
**Edit these statements to meet your needs – Delete those that do not apply.
Roll Verification and Attending
Georgia State University is required to verify student attendance each semester due to federal financial aid laws. GSU defines attendance in an online class as submitting an assignment or actively participating in an online discussion regarding academics. Simply logging into an online class is not an academic activity.
To be counted as attending class during the roll verification period, you must complete the
- Syllabus Quiz or other designated activity by XXXX at 11:59 p.m.
If you do not complete this activity by the deadline, you will be reported as never attended and administratively withdrawn for non-attendance from the course. (Please understand that you may still owe tuition money for the course.)
Participation and Attendance Expectations
Your attendance and participation in this class are vital to your learning and success. Successful students
- schedule at least three hours a week to have class
- log in to iCollege and this course daily
- read the posted announcements
- check the calendar for upcoming due dates
- read and respond to discussion questions early in the week and check for new responses throughout the week
- start assessments and assignments well ahead of the due date to allow time for questions
- seek help when something is unclear or confusing
- use the class learning resources
- attend the instructor’s office hours or arrange another time to meet
- treat others with respect and value their background, experiences, and opinions
Make-Up Policy
Explain how you handle make-up exams, missed assignments, and if you make any grade replacement for the lowest test grade.
Testing Policy and Conditions
**Remove if you do not use Respondus Monitor. Edit as needed.
This course uses Respondus Monitor during exams. Chromebooks do not work with this software. You will be prompted to install the Respondus Lockdown Browser on your computer the first time you complete a test or quiz that requires it. You will use this special browser when indicated and are not permitted to have other computer windows open during the exam. Other computers or electronic devices are not permitted during these exams. Your audio, video, and computer screen will be recorded as you complete your test.
Following these guidelines will help you avoid any academic honesty violations. If you have questions about any of the following information, please contact me BEFORE taking your exam.
| Item | Condition to Follow |
|---|---|
| Photo ID | Present a valid photo ID to the camera during the initial testing setup. Show ID close to the camera. Take a clear and readable picture of your photo ID. |
| Computer | The battery must be fully charged and/or the computer plugged in. Chromebooks are not permitted. |
| Internet | Use a reliable Internet connection while testing. |
| Webcam | The web camera must be connected and turned on during the entire exam. The webcam cannot be covered during the environment check or testing. |
| Microphone | The microphone must be connected and turned on during the entire exam. |
| Well-lit environment | Take your exam in a well-lit room. Ensure that you are not backlit by a window or other light source. |
| Camera frame | Keep your head centered in the webcam view during your exam. Remove hats, hoodies, masks, and other items that block your face during the exam. Remain in the room once the exam has started except in the case of an emergency. Contact me immediately if such an instance arises. Take the exam while sitting upright at a desk. Do not turn off facial detection alerts. |
| Environment Check | Show a 360-degree view of your testing location. Show your desktop, underneath your desk, clean scratch paper, and pencils. Show that there are no other devices, additional monitors, textbooks, or materials on your desk. If permitted to use a graphing or scientific calculator, show this to the camera. Click here for a sample environment check https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mEZBlcsGUI. |
| Noise | Test in an environment that is free from distractions, other people, and loud noises. Do not read out test questions. |
| Permitted | Indicated what students can have access to during the exam. |
| Not Permitted |
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Academic Honesty Policy
The complete Academic Honesty Policy can be found in the Academic Conduct Policies and Procedures Section of the Student Handbook. See the Code of Conduct for the policy. All work submitted for credit must be your own. Plagiarism will not be tolerated. In this course, plagiarism/cheating will result in (here identify the consequences, e.g., failure of the course, failure of the assignment, redoing the assignment, etc.). In this course, plagiarism will also result in the initiation of the Student Code of Conduct Disciplinary Process. Below are some examples of cheating.
- Using a cell phone or any mobile device during an exam or having other windows open during an electronic exam
- Submitting the work of another person as your own. If you quote, summarize, paraphrase, or use the ideas of another, you must accurately attribute that information. If you do not acknowledge the source, you are plagiarizing.
- Violating the testing conditions
iCollege Technical Difficulty
If you experience a technology issue that prevents you from completing a course activity or test, do not delay, immediately take action:
- Notify me of the problem via email as soon as possible AND
- Contact the GSU HelpdeskorD2L Help Centerand submit a ticket detailing the problem. Be prepared to describe what happened and the technology you are using.
Documentation Style and Paper Format
In this course, students are expected to use (here identify the documentation style—MLA, APA, CBE, Chicago, etc.) documentation style.
Use of AI Tools
**Choose the statement that represents the appropriate AI usage in your course and delete the other statements.
- An Example Statement that Prohibits AI Usage in the Course:
You are not allowed to use generative AI tools like ChatGPT for any work in this course, including both graded and ungraded work. Prohibited AI usage includes idea or text generation, writing or revising your work, development of media assets, or data analysis and presentation. - Example Statements that Allow for Limited AI Usage in the Course:
- In Specific Assignments:
You may use a generative AI tool like ChatGPT only when it is specifically permitted as part of an assignment. - For Early Idea or Draft Development:
You are free to use generative AI to help you develop ideas or a first draft of your paper. You will be required to turn in the prompt(s) you used, the AI’s response(s), and all subsequent drafts so I can see your work. - Only with AI Attribution or Citation:
You are allowed to use generative AI tools to help with assignments for this course but only with attribution. All use of AI tools (such as ChatGPT and others) must be explicitly cited using MLA, APA, or Chicago-style footnotes with an explanation of how the AI tool was used and which prompts were given. - Only with AI Contributions Identified:
During this course, you will be asked in some activities to use AI tools. Any work you submit that has incorporated AI-generated content should indicate which parts of the work are yours and which parts were generated or informed by AI. - Only with Advanced Instructor Permission:
Please contact me in advance for permission to interact with generative AI tools at any stage of your work in this course, from early idea generation to putting the finishing touches on drafts and projects. Use of AI without instructor permission is not allowed.
- In Specific Assignments:
Access / Accommodations
It is the policy and practice of Georgia State to create inclusive learning environments and provide students with disabilities reasonable accommodations so they have equal access to participate in educational programs, activities, and services. Students who wish to request accommodation for a disability may do so by registering with the Access and Accommodation Center. Students may only be accommodated upon issuance by theAccess and Accommodation Centerof a signedAccommodation Plan and are responsible for providing a copy of that plan to instructors of all classes in which accommodations are sought. The Access and Accommodations Center for Online Students can be contacted at 678-891-3385. See Documentation Guidelines for more information.
Withdrawal Policy
The midpoint of the semester is the last day to withdraw with a W. (See the course calendar for the midpoint date.) Please talk to your instructor and your advisor before withdrawing from this course.
Students are permitted to withdraw with a grade of W a maximum of three (3) times in the associate degree program at Perimeter College. Students who withdraw from a class after the limit has been reached will automatically receive a grade of WF in their classes. Several things to remember about withdrawals are stated below.
- Although a W does not affect your institutional grade point average, a W negatively impacts your HOPE grade point average and financial aid eligibility. For additional information on this, consult the Financial Aid Office.
- Withdrawals count against your completion rate for making Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) required to keep financial aid.
- Withdrawals are initiated through PAWS.
Incomplete Policy
The grade of “I” Incomplete may be given to a student who for nonacademic reasons beyond his or her control is unable to meet the full requirements of the course. To receive an “I,” a student must
- have completed most of the course’s major assignments (generally all but one) AND
- be earning a passing grade in the course (aside from assignments not completed) in the instructor’s judgment.
When a student has a nonacademic reason for not completing one or more of the assignments for a course (including examinations) and wishes to receive an “I” for the course, it is the student’s responsibility to inform the instructor in person or in writing of the reason. The grade of “I” is awarded at the discretion of the instructor and is not the prerogative of the student. Conditions to be met for removing an “I” are established by the instructor. A schedule for the completion of assignments must be approved before the assignment of the incomplete.
