Aplia: In addition to class preparation, for each chapter there are Aplia homework assignments, both practice and graded. Aplia is required of all students. Aplia’s homework questions and problems are tied to the textbook content and may not always agree completely with classroom discussions. Please read and comply with the Aplia instructions. For Aplia problems, use textbook formulas and 365 days in a year.

Students are expected to complete all Aplia graded assignments by the specified due dates. There will be no extensions as the closing time is determined by computer. All assignments will be computer graded and scores and completion statistics will be reported by Aplia. Please see the Aplia documentation. Aplia assignments are the “homework” portion of the course grade and will be graded on the number of assignments completed and the percentage of correct answers as recognized by the computer.

It is expected that students will spend approximately 2 to 3 hours, in addition to the time spent completing the Aplia assignments, preparing for each class. Additional time is required for the problems and analyses that are required.
Attendance policy: There is a lot of material to be covered in this course. Therefore, it is important that every student attend every class, arriving on time. Attendance will be taken at the start of every class, and anyone not present will be marked absent. Three absences, for any reason, except University required activities, will result in a reduction of ½ grade for the course. Students who arrive late or who leave class during class time, for any reason, disrupt the class and will be considered to have been tardy. Three tardinesses will be considered one absence. Those students present on time and remaining throughout every class period will be granted a 3 percent bonus on their overall grade.