Information about what's expected for the short papers can be found in a separate document . As I plan on sending out homework assignments and other information via email, it is important that you check your email regularly. I expect you to attend class and labs. Any cases of academic misconduct will result in a judicial hearing, as per pp. 14-15 of the COA handbook.
Possible consequences range from failure of the assignment to expulsion.
For more, see the revised statement on academic integrity passed by the faculty last winter.