Grades may be appealed in person or in writing, initially to the grader of the disputed assignment or exam. Dr. Price has the final say on specific unresolvable issues related to grading. As a student, you must have confidence that the instructors made appropriate decisions about the structure and content of this course, and that we will make a strong effort to accommodate the varying needs of a diverse group of students. We, in turn, must have confidence that the report, assignments, and exams you complete are your own work. The Rensselaer Handbook defines various forms of academic dishonesty and procedures of responding to these.
All forms are violations of student-teacher trust.
Students should familiarize themselves with the appropriate portion of the Rensselaer Handbook and note that the penalties for plagiarism and other forms of cheating are quite harsh. With regard to the lab exercises and homework, collaboration or group interaction is encouraged unless specified otherwise. However, all final submissions should be written in your own words. Collaboration is not allowed on exams and will be considered cheating.