Assignments:
Homework assignments will be typically assigned each week and will be announced by the instructor. Assigned readings will be available in PDF format for download from the course's portal page. Students are expected to complete all homework assignments by the stated deadline. Homework assignments will be graded on a ten-point scale. A maximum of half credit will be given to late assignments. Student's knowledge will be tested throughout the semester. There will be two quizzes, a mid-term exam and a final exam given during class. Quizzes will be graded on a ten-point scale, whereas the mid-term and final exams will be graded on a hundred point scale. In the case of math problems, always remember to show your work!

Attendance Policy:
More than two unexcused absences is cause for not receiving credit for the course, and excessive tardiness is not tolerated. Students are expected to attend all classes regularly and on time. Any necessary absences should be explained to the instructor. Students who are ill should contact their faculty member or leave a message for the instructor in the department office the day they are absent. For an extended absence due to illness, contact Health Services. Notification is then sent to all instructors informing them of the student's absence. For other extenuating circumstances contact the Academic Advising office. Please note that the written notification does not excuse a student from classes. The instructor gives students officially enrolled in a course credit only if they have responded adequately to the standards and requirements set. Also note that if a student registers late for a class (during add/drop) the instructor counts the missed classes as absences and the student is responsible for assignments given during those missed days.
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Accommodations For Students with Disabilities Statement:
SAIC is committed to equal opportunities for students with disabilities and full compliance with relevant disability laws. Students with disabilities in need of assistance or accommodations should contact SAIC's Disability and Learning Resource Center (DLRC). Staff at the DLRC will review the student's disability documentation and work with the student to determine reasonable accommodations. The DLRC will then provide the student with a letter outlining approved accommodations. This letter must be presented to the instructor to implement accommodations. Call 312-499-4278 or email dlrc@saic.edu as early in the semester as possible.

Plagarism Statement:
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago prohibits academic misconduct, which includes "both plagiarism and cheating, and may consist of the submission of the work of another as one's own; unauthorized assistance on a test or assignment; submission of the same work for more than one class without the knowledge and consent of all instructors; or the failure to properly cite texts or ideas from other sources" (Students' Rights and Responsibilities, Student Handbook, http://www.saic.edu/pdf/life/pdf_files/rights.pdf).

Plagiarism is a form of intellectual theft. One can plagiarize even if one does not intend to. The penalty for plagiarizing may range from failure on the specific plagiarized assignment to failure in the class. Avoid Plagiarism: Quick Guide, is available at http://www.saic.edu/webspaces/portal/library/plagiarism.pdf