Participation and discussion grades will be computed based on the frequency, regularity, timeliness, and quality of student contributions. As usual, borderline grades will, in part, be resolved by the instructor's subjective evaluation of the quality and rigor of your involvement in this course. If you are unable to remain in contact with the class, you are responsible for making up anything you miss. Discussion dates are particularly critical to the progress of students in this course. Please read the following section carefully.
Academic dishonesty is a corrosive force in the academic life of any university.
It jeopardizes the quality of education and depreciates the genuine achievements of others. The use of books, notes, calculators, conversations with others, etc., is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the instructor. Students must not allow others to conduct research or prepare any work for them without advance authorization from the instructor. This includes the services of commercial term paper companies. Substantial portions of the same academic work may not be submitted for credit or honors more than once without authorization.