Section 011 - Fall 2005
Class Information and Policies
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Section 011 - Fall 2005 Class Information and Policies |
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Instructor: Andrew Baird
GTA:
Keith Claridy
GTA:
Eric McLendon
Class
Hours:
Monday,
Wednesday, & Friday 12:00 – 12:50 PM in Thach Hall
112 Introduction to the Course: This course is the first in a two semester course sequence designed to survey the formation, evolution, and growth of various world civilizations from the Paleolithic Period up to the Enlightenment of the 18th century. Analysis of human interaction and the characteristics of major civilizations should provide students with a firm grasp of the basic processes and patterns of world history so that they may better understand the world in which they live.
Requirements:
You will be expected to attend all classes, read
all assignments carefully, and think critically
about all the material presented. You will be
tested on various significant issues raised in
lectures and reading assignments. The careful and
timely reading of the following textbook is
essential to a successful performance in this
course:
Mark Kishlansky, et. al., eds. Survey of World
History: Prehistory to 1789, 3rd
Edition, Boston:
400 – 360 = A Testing Schedule:
First
midterm exam Wednesday, September
14 The exams will consist of multiple choice questions and will cover only the material since the previous exam. The final exam will not be comprehensive. While lecture material will make up the largest part of the test material approximately 25% of your test questions will come from the assigned readings. In addition to textual questions, map identification questions may also be part of the exams. Each exam will also offer an opportunity for extra credit. Makeup Policy: If you miss a midterm exam, there must be an acceptable written excuse in order for that exam to be made up. You must present a written excuse to one of the GTAs within 2 class days after you return to class. Make up exams will be scheduled within two weeks of the original exam date. Since the final exam is scheduled for the last day of finals it will not be possible to make up the final exam before the end of the semester. This will either result in an incomplete for the semester or a grade assignment based on a zero score for the final exam. No early finals will be administered.
E-Mail
Communication:
The official university medium of communication is
through your university Tiger Mail account. I may
periodically send out messages and reminders via
e-mail and you may contact me in the same manner.
However, e-mail communication is limited by the
following three conditions: Policy on Attendance: This class does not have mandatory attendance. You will not receive a grade based on whether you attend the class. However, it should be noted that a direct correlation exists between good attendance and good grades. If you do not attend class, you are still responsible for the material covered during lectures. Attendance will be taken for official records. Each student will have an assigned seat and one of the GTAs will check attendance using a seating chart. Attending class regularly can not only be beneficial in terms of test material but good attendance will also be rewarded. Those students who wind up on the borderline, just under the next higher letter grade, will benefit from good attendance. Students with three or less unexcused absences may receive up to six extra points toward the final grade. The fewer absences one has, the greater the potential point jump. It works just like an airline frequent flyer program. If you are on board, you get the credit. Exceptions may be made for legitimate written excuses as recognized by the university (e.g. medical, official university functions, etc.). Excuses must be presented to one of the GTAs within two class days of your return to class. There is one catch. Simply attending class doesn’t cut it. Students observed sleeping, reading newspapers, studying other subjects, talking unnecessarily, or in any other way disrupting the classroom experience will be counted absent for the day. Students who are excessively late to class will also be counted off. It is essential that all students sit in their assigned seats. A seating chart will be posted on the classroom bulletin board and on WebCT. Tardiness: Every effort should be made to arrive prior to the beginning of class. Students who arrive after the lecture has started should enter only through the rear doors of the classroom. The student should then take a seat in the back row in order to keep from disturbing the rest of the class. At the conclusion of the class, check with the GTA taking attendance to make sure you are given appropriate credit for the class. Academic Honesty: Academic dishonesty is an offense that will be reported to the university's Academic Honesty Committee. For university policies, check the most recent issue of Tiger Cub or consult “Cheating” in Section 1 of the Rules, Regulations, and Policies at http://www.auburn.edu/tigercub/rules/rules_regs_policies.html Cell Phone Policy: All cell phones, pagers and other noise-making devices must be turned off before coming to class. These types of distractions are extremely annoying and if such a device causes a continuing annoyance, the offending student will be asked to leave. In addition, due to the potential for cheating or disruptions through the use of camera phones or text messaging, all cell phones, cameras, PDAs, or other electronic devices are prohibited in class unless previously approved by the instructor. Students with Disabilities: Students who need accommodations are asked to arrange a meeting during office hours the first week of classes, or as soon as possible if accommodations are needed immediately. If you have a conflict with my office hours, an alternate time can be arranged. To set up this meeting, please see me after class or contact me by e-mail. Bring a copy of your Accommodation Memo and an Instructor Verification Form to the meeting. If you do not have an Accommodation Memo but need accommodations, make an appointment with The Program for Students with Disabilities, 1244 Haley Center, 844-2096 (V/TT) or check the web at http://www.auburn.edu/academic/disabilities/
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