1. GTECH 709 Course policies Attendance Special accommodations Plagiarism
Lab policies
Assignments

2. Attendance in an Online Course
… sounds a bit like an oxymoron - but
Online courses require more presence
Your schedule is flexible but the work load is likely to be higher than in a regular course
You need to be proactive and
Ask questions (the instructor does not see your blank stare)
Participate in discussion boards

3. Plagiarism Again one of those that sound off in an online course.*
Jochen turns it the other way around. You are encouraged to
Reuse data, procedures, ideas of others
Work together, form study groups
But: in your submissions, clearly mark up what is yours and what is from others
* Although, who checks whether it is actually you taking the course?

4. Special Accommodations
Special accommodations for persons with disabilities are provided upon request
But you have to let us know asap, otherwise we won’t be able to address your needs, esp. if you are vision or hearing impaired
All students with questions about this should consult the Office of AccessABILITY at (212)

5. Lab Policies
Under Contact Information, we referred to the Geography computer labs. If you avail yourself of this resource:
Do not lock and go away
Use the lab for course and communication purposes only
Do not install any software
Save your data to the U:/ drive only

6. Assignments
Each week, you will be asked to perform a range of small software exercises
The exercises are linked to the PowerPoint lecture material and build one on top of the other
You have to submit your assignments by the marked due date