Each week there should be approximately 3 worksheets and 3 homework quizzes. They are due the following Monday by midnight.  

Late work is accepted, see the policy below.  Extensions with no penalty are given in rare circumstances, like hospitalization or family death, but documentation is required.  Email the professor as soon as possible if such extenuating circumstances apply to you.

Students are allowed to use their class notes and a calculator on exams.  I would suggest making a 1 page note sheet summarizing the most important formulas and concepts so you do not waste too much time during the exam flipping through lecture notes.

There are 4 exams during term.  Exams are 1hr and 30min in length during term.  Make sure you are available for the exam dates listed above in "Important Dates".  You are not allowed to make up missed exams except in extenuating circumstances (hospitalization, death of a family member, etc.).  In these rare cases, documentation is required and you must reach out to the professor BEFORE the exam.

The final is optional and will replace the lowest exam score from exams 1-4.

Grading for this course

Exams The final is optional and will replace the lowest exam score from exams 1-4.  For those who mastered the material right away, you get the reward of not having to take a final.

Worksheets Any problem marked "Extra Practice" on worksheets are worth a small amount of extra credit and are not required to be completed for full credit on worksheets.

Point Breakdown

Your grade will be auto-calculated by Canvas using your percentage for assignments.  Be sure you set the grading scheme in Canvas to treat assignments you did not submit as zeros to see what your grade will be.

University of Utah grading scale

Students can work with classmates on worksheets, but each partner must turn in their own unique worksheet. Students can ask their classmates for advice on homeworks, but should ultimately do the work themselves.  Exams must be taken with no external help or the internet. 

Violations of this policy are considered cheating and will result in a zero on the assignment, or failure of the course.  For severe cases of cheating (or repeated cases), a letter will be put in your department file, and you may be reported to the central university for academic misconduct.  

Disclaimer

Accommodations will be considered on an individual basis and may require documentation.

Please contact your instructor and/or teaching assistant as soon as possible (preferably shortly before the semester begins) to request accommodations of any kind.

Extreme personal circumstances

Please contact your instructor as soon as possible if an extreme personal circumstance
(hospitalization, death of a close relative, natural disaster, etc.) is interfering with your ability to complete your work.

Religious Practice

To request an accommodation for religious practices, contact your instructor at the beginning of the semester.

Active Duty Military

If you are a student on active duty with the military and experience issues that prevent you from participating in the course because of deployment or service responsibilities, contact your instructor as soon as possible to discuss appropriate accommodations.

Disability Access

All written information in this course can be made available in an alternative format with prior notification to the Center for Disability Services (CDS). CDS will work with you and the instructor to make arrangements for accommodations. Prior notice is appreciated. To read the full accommodations policy for the University of Utah, please see Section Q of the Instruction & Evaluation regulations.

If you will need accommodations in this class, contact:

Center for Disability Services
  801-581-5020
  disability.utah.edu
  162 Union Building
    200 S. Central Campus Dr.
     Salt Lake City, UT 84112

This syllabus is not a contract. It is meant to serve as an outline and guide for your course. Please note that your instructor may modify it to accommodate the needs of your class.

You will be notified of any changes to the Syllabus.

Though the online format allows students greater flexibility to complete their work, this course does have a structure and timeline! As such, the following is expected of all students in this class:

• Students must be self-motivated, organized, and willing to stay on top of their schedule. Students should take control of their learning while in this course.
• Students are expected to follow the Core Rules of etiquette  a Links to an external sat all times while participating in the class and communicating with others.
• Students are expected to interact regularly with their classmates and teachers in person. Although it is not planned to require this in ECE 1220, in the event of a situation like the Covid pandemic, or if a new assignment warrants it, students might be expected to work with classmates via online communication options like Canvas Discussions, video conferencing (Zoom), or another communication technologies of choice (Groupme, FaceTime, Google Hangouts, etc).
• Students will regularly check for course updates and will update their Canvas notification settings to ensure they receive timely notifications from the course.
• Students will contact their instructor or teaching assistant in a timely manner if they have any questions, are struggling with course materials, or need further assistance from their instructor.
  • If you do not hear back within 3 days after sending a message, please contact your instructor/TA again.

• Students will follow all official University of Utah policies regarding interpersonal conduct, academic dishonesty, and other rights and responsibilities of students outlined in the University of Utah Student Handbook and Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities.
  • If you have any questions about this, please contact the Dean of Students.

Your course instructor is an expert in the topics you will learn about this semester. Your instructor is your mentor and facilitator of the classroom experience, aided by teaching assistants. Instructors are committed to:

• The instructor will design the course to include lectures, learning materials, and assignments that are accessible and provide students with opportunities to learn and practice course content.
• The instructor and teaching assistants will ensure that the course remains a safe space where students can engage with difficult content thoughtfully and respectfully.
• The instructor and teaching assistants will interact with the class regularly via announcements, office hours, emails/the Canvas Inbox, feedback on assignments, and comments on Discussions, among other methods.
• The instructor and teaching assistants will respond to students promptly: within 48 hours, not including weekends and holidays.
• The instructor and teaching assistants will be available for an individual consultation via office hours, email, or Zoom.
• The instructor and teaching assistants will provide relevant feedback promptly.
• The instructor and teaching assistants will follow all official University of Utah policies regarding interpersonal conduct, accommodations, and other important duties.