CHM 401 Grading Policy Page

If your score on the final exam is higher than the average of your three hour-exams, I will replace all of your exam scores with the final exam score, appropriately weighted (i.e., the final exam can be worth 150 or 450 points, whichever gives you a higher total). (Be warned: the final exam will be hard, so do not rely on it too heavily.) Exams are closed book but relevant data and equations will be provided.

Academic Honesty

Students are expected to be honest in all academic work. A student’s name on any written work, quiz or exam shall be regarded as assurance that the work is the result of the student’s own independent thought and study. Work should be stated in the student’s own words, properly attributed to its source. Students have an obligation to know how to quote, paraphrase, summarize, cite and reference the work of others with integrity. The following are examples of academic dishonesty.

Using material, directly or paraphrasing, from published sources (print or electronic) without appropriate citation

Claiming disproportionate credit for work not done independently

Unauthorized possession or access to exams

Unauthorized communication during exams

Unauthorized use of another’s work or preparing work for another student

Taking an exam for another student

Altering or attempting to alter grades

The use of notes or electronic devices to gain an unauthorized advantage during exams

Fabricating or falsifying facts, data or references

Facilitating or aiding another’s academic dishonesty

Submitting the same paper for more than one course without prior approval from the instructors.

Any student with a documented disability is welcome to contact me as early in the semester as possible so that we may arrange reasonable accommodations. As part of this process, please be in touch with Disability Services for Students Office at 330 Memorial Union, 401-874-2098 (web page)