2.11 Assignments and communication

  • WMU’s e-learning system will be used as the primary method of distributing and collecting assignments and assigning grades
    • The calendar on e-learning is authoritative. It will be updated as required throughout the semester
  • Assignments are due by submission to e-learning by the date specified there. This typically corresponds with the start of the lecture on the due date.
  • All assignments will be collected, however, some homework may not be graded.
  • Quizzes may be announced or un-announced.
  • For the purpose of computing the homework portion of the grade, one homework assignment or quiz will be dropped.

  • Re-grades: Re-grade requests must be submitted in writing within 1 week of the return of any item. The instructor reserves the right to re-grade the entire item.

2.11.1 Expectations on student conduct for assignments and assessments

  • General WMU academic integrity standards apply for all submitted materials
  • Students must complete exams and quizzes individually following all general standards and any additional specific rules defined for the event
  • All homework assignments must be completed individually (or in groups if a group assignment)
    • General discussion of of homework approach is acceptable, however, formulation and documentation of your own solution must be done independently
    • Submitted work must accurately represent solely the work of the submitting student
    • Cite those with whom you have discussed your approach

  • Do not seek no subsequently submit as your own any existing solutions in any form. These include, but are not limited to, existing solutions or examples from:
    • previous semesters
    • existing solution manuals
    • external (non-WMU instructor) tutors
    • web sites or other web resources
  • The limitations on use of external homework/quiz/exam solutions will be interpreted in a broad sense.
  • If you are suspected of using a prohibited resource, an academic misconduct case will be referred to the Office of Student Conduct.
  • If you have any questions on this policy, ask the instructor prior to using any external resource