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Where can you find the official assignment due dates for this class?
I can find my official due dates on the right side of the RioLearn course page.
When are assignments due each week in this class?
Assignments are due Wednesdays and/or Saturdays of each due date period.
What is the late policy for assignments? After one day late, assignments will be given
50% credit and after two days, 75%. After 2 days, no credit will be given.
What is the late policy for exams? There will be a 10% penalty up to four days
late, and no credit after that period. What is the policy regarding multiple submissions?
Assignments, quizzes, practicals and exams can only be submitted once for credit.
What is self-plagiarism and what are the consequences for plagiarism?
Self-plagiarism is using work a student themselves has previously turned in, and no credit will
be given for plagiarized assignments. What is Wikipedia and what is the policy regarding
using this and other open forum websites (e.g. Answers.com) as a source?
Wikipedia is an online encyclopedia with user-generated content and will not be considered as a source
for any Rio assignments. What is the average needed on the exams to
pass class? An average of 60% must be earned on the exams
to pass this course. When is the last day to drop the class
without having to take a grade? A student can drop themselves by no later
than the 3rd week of class. What happens if you do not complete the online
syllabus acknowledgment and check in assignment by the due date?
I will be dropped from the course. What is the policy regarding accessing assignments
that are timed and password protected? The assignments must be completed in one sitting
and one time only. What specific type of computer, web browser
and word processing software are required for this course?
A PC, Internet Explorer and Microsoft Word are required for this course.
What is the minimum amount of time (i.e. hours/week) you can plan to devote to course and lab work
for this class? I should expect to spend 24-30 hours per week
on Bio 100’s coursework this semester. What is the attendance policy for this class?
I must complete the course between my start and end date, and not have more than 7 consecutive
days of inactivity for the course. What is the policy for self-accelerating in
this class? Self-accelerating is not acceptable and students
should refer to the assignment calendar.
16. Type this statement as your acceptance of these policies:
I have read, understand and accept the policies for the class outlined in both the Welcome
Letter and Syllabus.