Below are the course policies for ME 461. Please read through them and familiarize yourself with the policies regarding course logistics.

1. Excuses from assessments will only be given in the following circumstances:
   1. Illness.
   2. Personal crisis (e.g., car accident, required court appearance, death of a close relative).
   3. Required attendance at an official UIUC activity (e.g., varsity athletics, band concert).
   4. You are using accommodations from your DRES letter.
2. In all cases you must upload a scan of the official written documentation explaining your absence to the instructors via a private post to "Instructors & TAs" on Campuswire
3. In cases (a) or (b) an official excuse letter from the Dean on Duty (or for illness or injury, a doctor's note with specific dates to be excused from schoolwork) must be submitted via the online form within 2 weeks of the due date of the missed assessment. In cases of extended or unusual illness, late submission of excuse documentation will be considered.
4. In case (c) an official letter from the designated university official must be submitted via the online form at least one week prior to the due date of the missed assessment.
5. In case (d) you must submit your DRES letter and state the specific accommodations you are requesting to use.
6. Notwithstanding the above, at your professor's discretion you may be required to make up any excused work or attend substitute instruction or assessment.

The two main ways to obtain help are online at Campuswire, or at office hours. Please do not send email directly to CAs, TAs or professors for routine help or absences.  

This class uses Campuswire for ALL communications between the instructor, TAs, CAs, and students. Students should not communicate with instructors via email. This is so we can ensure a faster response and keep everyone informed about what's going on.

Students are encouraged to post public messages on Campuswire ("Post to Entire Class"). If you like, you can post anonymously, but we encourage everyone to use their name because it makes a friendlier and more welcoming environment. We will never judge anyone for asking anything on Campuswire, and you will see professors, TAs, and CAs making mistakes and saying stupid things as well!

You can use the private feature on Campuswire by posting a message visible only to the Instructors. To do so, choose the "Post to instructors and TAs" option in the dropdown menu located at the bottom right corner of the window.

The use of Campuswire should not replace the in-person Office Hours time, since some questions cannot be fully addressed via an online forum.

Prompt and regular viewing of all at lecture material is essential for your comprehension and success in the course.

To obtain disability-related academic adjustments or accommodations, students with disabilities must contact their professor and Disability Resources and Educational Services (DRES) as soon as possible.

If you have accommodations identified by the Disability Resources and Educational Services (DRES) for exams, please submit your Letter of Accommodations (LOA) to the DRES letter intake form found at https://forms.gle/h4aCZY7WwGY7NhFu6

The course will not have a final exam, however students will be expected to demonstrate their final project during the assigned final slot for the course.

This course has a zero tolerance policy on cheating. It is expected that all students will conform to University of Illinois Rules on Academic Integrity. Academic integrity is the pursuit of scholarly activity in an open, honest and responsible manner. Any infraction of academic integrity as defined by the Student Code will be met with severe consequences that may include a grade of F for the entire course and a recommendation of suspension or dismissal from the University. Cheating on a quiz includes (but is not limited to) using written aids, copying another person's answers, talking or trading signals. Cheating on a written assignment includes (but is not limited to) copying or paraphrasing from a classmate, course readings, or any other published or unpublished materials including information from web pages, on-line resources, and other sources. Please note that you are not permitted to turn in the same written work for this class and for another past or current class. If you have any questions about what constitutes cheating or plagiarism, consult your Instructor ahead of time.

If you have any condition (e.g. illness, physical or learning disability) that might make it difficult for you to keep pace with the class and/or carry out the assigned work, or if any other special accommodation is needed, please notify the instructor during the first week of class with appropriate written documentation. To obtain disability-related academic adjustments and/or auxiliary aids, students with disabilities must contact the course instructor and the Disability Resources and Educational Services (DRES) as soon as possible. To contact DRES, you may visit 1207 S. Oak St., Champaign, call 217-333-4603, e-mail disability@illinois.edu or go to https://dres.illinois.edu/

Illinois law requires the University to reasonably accommodate its students' religious beliefs, observances, and practices in regard to admissions, class attendance, and the scheduling of examinations and work requirements. You should examine this syllabus at the beginning of the semester for potential conflicts between course deadlines and any of your religious observances. If a conflict exists, you should notify your instructor of the conflict and follow the procedure at https://odos.illinois.edu/community-of-care/resources/students/religious-observances/ to request appropriate accommodations. This should be done in the first two weeks of classes.

The University of Illinois is committed to combating sexual misconduct. Faculty and staff members are required to report any instances of sexual misconduct to the University’s Title IX and Disability Office. In turn, an individual with the Title IX and Disability Office will provide information about rights and options, including accommodations, support services, the campus disciplinary process, and law enforcement options. A list of the designated University employees who, as counselors, confidential advisors, and medical professionals, do not have this reporting responsibility and can maintain confidentiality, can be found here:

https://wecare.illinois.edu/resources/students/#confidential

Other information about resources and reporting is available here:

https://wecare.illinois.edu/

If you are having academic difficulties in this course, please see me early in the semester. If my set office hours conflict with your schedule, I am always willing to make an appointment for another time; see me after class to set up a time or send me a message via e-mail.

All of the course policies and information in this syllabus is subject to change, with advance notice from the instructor.