Incompletes are not automatically granted. Only in dire emergencies will the granting of an incomplete be considered. If you have any conditions that may impair your ability to complete all course work completely and in a timely manner you must contact the USC Office of Disability Services. I cannot make any special accommodations without their instructions. And of course, I expect that all work done for this course is your own work.
Sources are to be properly cited.
The Code of Student Academic Responsibility and all other University of South Carolina honor codes and rules governing plagiarism are in effect. The course will comprise a combination of lectures, discussions, and projects that will enable students to gain mastery over the course content. Although students are encouraged to work together on some exercises and to consult the instructor for help outside class, these are not to be used as a substitute for class attendance. Attendance in all class sessions is strongly recommended. You are expected to arrive on time for class and return promptly from class breaks.