Emphasis is placed on a total system approach, systems analysis, human factors theories and the importance of research in the design and development of interfaces. Attendance and punctuality are expected and late arrivals are disruptive and discouraged. If you are unable to attend a class, it is your responsibility to get all the assignments, handouts, and information for the class missed. Each project will be described in detail and will be assigned in ample time to allow for clarification of details during subsequent class meetings. Questions regarding what is expected of the student in completing an assignment will only be addressed prior to the assignment due date.
Assignments are each due at a specific time on the assigned date.
Make-up tests will be administered only with proof of an extenuating circumstance and will be distinct from the test given in class. IFSM instructors are expected to have evaluative instruments which result in a reasonable distribution of letter grades. There is specifically no mention of any numerical scores associated with these letter grades. In accordance with the published University grading policy, it is important to understand that final letter grades reflect academic achievement and not effort. While mistakes in the arithmetic computation of grades and grade recording errors will always be corrected, it is important to understand that in all other situations, final letter grades are not negotiable and challenges to final letter grades are not entertained.