C. EXAMS
Four exams will be given. Each will consist of a mixture of multiple choice questions, short answer, and written problems. The exams will primarily cover material since the previous exam. However, the material is cumulative and thus the exams will reflect that. The final, in particular, tries to pull all of your skills together and thus has a cumulative element.

D. ATTENDANCE
While I do not formally take attendance, it is unlikely that you will do well in the course if your attendance is poor. This is due to the difficulty and cumulative nature of the material as well as the fact that the exams may include material only presented in class.

All of the lectures are available online at the Psychological Statistics web site. You are expected to print out the material. It is best if you study the relevant material before coming to class. The purpose of the lecture will be to carefully go over this material and to allow for questions to make sure you thoroughly understand it.

The primary purpose of the laboratory sessions will be to provide you with hands-on exercises relevant to the material covered in lecture. A secondary purpose of these sessions is to provide time to go over homework assignments and exams. Note that the laboratory sessions during the first week of classes are cancelled.

If you miss a lecture or laboratory session, it will be to your benefit to find out what occurred during that session from a classmate. Also, while you are only scheduled for one laboratory session, you are welcome to attend either or both. If you have to miss your scheduled session for whatever reason, do try to attend the other section offered that week.

E. HOMEWORK
Homework assignments will be due on (most) Fridays at 11:30 a.m. Occasionally the homework may be due on a thursday. The tentitive schedule below makes this clear. Some points to note include:

• Electronic submission of homework is acceptable (if you have the skills/equipment). When submitting HWs electronically, email it (along with any attachments as a single email) to the teaching assistant and cc (carbon copy) me. Include the the course (P300) and the HW number in the subject line of the email. Note that for a given HW, it must be submitted completely in paper form or completely electronically. Thus, you cannot hand in part of a HW electronically. Also, all work in the email you send must be readable. In other words, it must use file formats that are supported on campus and any files in it must open properly. It is your responsibility to test this and if there are any problems, you will be penalized. In other words, technology problems will not be considered a legitimate excuse.
• For each "business day" that a homework assignment is handed in late, it will lose 10% of its possible value. However, the last homework assignment (due at our last class session) and the final homework assignment (due at the final exam time) will not be accepted if handed in late.
• Given that the homework assignments are graded, please do not ask me or the Teaching Assistant to "look over" your homework before handing it in.

F. GRADING POLICY
Each exam will contribute 1/5 of the final grade. Performance on the homework assignments will contribute the remaining 1/5 of the final grade. There is no provision for "extra projects" to improve grades. However, I MAY increase your grade beyond that which is indicated by the arithmetic average of your test/HW scores for any of the following three reasons:

1. Constructive lecture and laboratory session participation
2. Improvement over the semester
3. One test score that is significantly lower than the other three

Concerning withdrawing from a class, it must be done in a timely manner in accordance with published deadlines. Failure to do so could result in a failing grade or the loss of reimbursable tuition fees. 

G. EXPECTATIONS
What I expect from you:

1. To agree to study this syllabus carefully (ASAP) & refer to it when questions arise about the class.
2. To acknowledge that effort, by itself, is not enough to justify a worthy grade. In other words, you are graded primarily on the merit of your performance in the class rather than the amount of effort you put into the class.
3. To acknowledge that previous academic preparation (e.g., biology, math, etc.) matters. Those who are better prepared are likely to do better in the class.
4. To attend class & give your full attention to the material, as well as conduct yourself in an appropriate manner (e.g., not having personal conversations during lectures or performing other activities that disrupt the class).
5. To meet the obligations of the course (e.g., reading, assignments, etc.) and not make excuses for your failure to do so.
6. To treat everyone in class, including the professor, with respect.
7. To check your university email account several times per week. I will let you know when grades are posted & make other announcements via this medium (e.g., if I need to cancel a class, I will send an email early that morning).
8. To not plagiarize or otherwise steal the work of others.
9. To understand & adhere to the UWSP Student Rights & Responsibilities. 
10. To turn off or silence cell phones when in class.

What you can expect from me:

1. To manage the class in a professional manner. This may include educating you in appropriate classroom behavior.
2. To prepare carefully for each class & begin & end it on time.
3. To try to learn your name (if class size permits) & to recognize your individuality & treat you with respect, as well as to be honest with you.
4. To treat all students equally. Thus, I will not discriminate on the basis of your identity, appearance, gender, race, creed, color, viewpoints, disability, whether I like you or not, or anything else.
5. To have 3 office hours each week during which you are welcome to stop by (no appointment necessary). See contact info for more detail.
6. To give grades primarily based on the quality of your work.
7. To return your grades quickly (with your permission) & with detailed feedback. For example, I will provide you with an overall estimate of your grade prior to the 10th week of the semester drop deadline.
8. To be honest about what I know. If I do not know something, I will say so.
9. To treat any plagiarism, cheating, or other violations of academic integrity harshly.
10. To silence my cell phone when in class.

H. CONTACT INFORMATION
My office is located in Science B-341. I will have office hours 12:30-2:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays (or you can arrange to see me by appointment at some other mutually convenient time). Note that my office hours do NOT require an appointment. If my door is closed, please knock. You can see a visual of my schedule here. You can reach me at 346-3961 (and please leave a message if I am not available) or through electronic mail at mplonsky@uwsp.edu. You can also send me email using a web form. Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

1. Use the “Subject:” line. It should summarize the point of the email in a couple of words.
2. Tell me which class is involved. I typically teach 3 classes & have about 200 students each semester.
3. Write professionally. In other words, use whole words and sentences, unlike texting where you might use the minimal amount of letters you can get away with.
4. Here are two worthy websites reagrding this issue:
   Netiquette by C. Pirillo
   Tips for Better E-mail Etiquette by L. Stack, MBA, CSP