After the fifth unexcused absence, the attendance and participation grade will be reduced by 10 percentage points for each unexcused absence thereafter. Periodically throughout the semester, students will be asked to find a current events topic to discuss in class that is relevant to the course. You will be expected to summarize the topic in class and relate it to the course materials. Current event topics may be found in newspapers, television news broadcasts, radio programs, and Internet web sites. Academic Dishonesty Please see Part V of the Miami Bulletin for information on academic misconduct.
Plagiarism is the most frequent problem.
If a student is caught using someone else's work, either on tests on in papers, he or she will be referred to university officials for possible academic and disciplinary actions. They will notify me of any necessary accommodations that need to be provided.