“Physical Science Department Policy for Online Exams” To protect the “Academic Integrity” of the Physical Sciences Courses the following guidelines for testing have been adopted by the Physical Science Department:  All exams for CHEM, GEOL, SCIE, and PHYS web based courses must be taken online with the lockdown browser at the times and locations designated by the instructor.
 All final exams for CHEM, GEOL, SCIE, and PHYS web based courses must be taken face-to-face at the times and locations designated by the instructor.
 You should attend all tests with your instructor.
 Under extreme circumstances, the instructor MAY allow the use of a proctor on a very limited basis, and with the following rules. o You, the student, must locate a suitable proctor. You should check with the nearest college campus for a proctor first. Any proctor that requires payment must be paid at your own expense. o The proctor must have the ability to either (scan and e-mail) or (fax and mail) your completed exams within 24-48 hours of the exam. o The proctor you choose should contact the instructor within the first week of class. o The instructor has the right to reject your choice of proctor. o If you miss a test with the proctor, the instructor has the right to suspend the use of a proctor and you must take your remaining exams face-to-face. o NO MAKEUP exams will be given. o Proctored exams must be taken on the dates assigned by the instructor. “Physical Science Department Policy for Online Student-Instructor Communication”
 All course communication must be done via your college’s e-mail address.
 If you don’t know your college e-mail address, you can find directions on your college website under the e-mail heading.
 Instructor may not respond to alternative e-mail addresses.
 You should check your e-mail and Canvas at least three (3) times per day.
 Instructors will, in most cases, respond to e-mail within 24-48 hours, except on weekends.
 Make sure all e-mail communications are clear and respectful.
 Any threatening or harassing e-mail will be dealt with in accordance with the Student Judicial Code. “The roles of the Instructor and Student”  The instructor basically serves as a Course Manager/Facilitator and does the following: o Adds and provides course content and resource links o Sets the assignment and exam dates o Grades assignments and exams o Verifies the on-time completion of assignments o Answers e-mail questions during the designated office hours established Monday through Friday
 The instructor is NOT available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  The student carries the primary responsibility for instruction for online courses o It is your duty complete exams and assignments on time. o It is your duty to communicate with your instructor. o It is your duty to follow the policies and procedures set forth in this course syllabus.

Read the following statement and electronically sign below by typing your name and Student ID.
You must return your signed contract on Canvas by FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2015. I have read and understand the Course Syllabus Document and Policy. I have read and understand the online exam and e-mail policy above. Everett Robichaux | L01308876 |
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