FW-360W Syllabus and Schedule

Instructor: Tim Curry, MS ACSM-CEP EIM 

Office Hours: See the Office Hours Page

Office Location: Student Academic Services Room 482

Course Credit: 3 credit hours

Course Prerequisites: HS 200, BIO 192, BIO 201, BIO 201 L, FW 275 and (Foundation English Requirement or HON 190) 

Mode of Instruction: Face-to-face 

Meeting Times: Tuesday and Thursday from 12:45-2pm in the Health and Learning Center Room 3102

Textbook - American College of Sports Medicine Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription 12th ed. ISBN: 9781975219208 

This course will focus on cultivating students’ knowledge of exercise program design and implementation to enhance quality of life, improve health-related physical fitness, increase physical performance, and promote lasting health behavior change in persons with clinically significant challenges or diagnoses. Further, each student will demonstrate their ability to clearly and professionally communicate research findings and evidence-based best practices in a formal written paper. The reading and writing components will examine exercise prescription for individuals with cardiac conditions, orthopedic concerns, obesity, pregnancy, older adult populations, pulmonary conditions, metabolic conditions, children, and elite athletes. This course is required by all Fitness Wellness (FW) majors and fulfills NAU’s junior-level writing requirement.

Writing Commons: Writing assistance is available free of charge to all NAU students for individual tutoring. You may learn more about their services at the following website: https://nau.edu/university-writing-commons/ . Request someone who is trained in APA style, 6th edition, as most English majors use MLA (not what we will use in this course). Students say that Writing Commons tutors for graduate level writing are a better fit for junior-level writing requirements than those who help freshmen.

You may also find individual tutors (free of charge) at the Academic Success Centers. For more information, go to https://nau.edu/academic-success-centers/. For assistance in Health Sciences, it is best to ask for a tutor with expertise in biology. Keep in mind, however, that the writing style of those in the department may be different from ours. 

Course Learning Objectives

ACSM EP-C Domain I: 

Task B. Determine client’s readiness to participate in a health-related physical fitness assessment and exercise program. (1b-e, h,k)

Task C. Determine and administer physical fitness assessments for apparently healthy clients and those with controlled disease.(1a-h, 2a-b)

ACSM EP-C Domain II: 

Task B:  Implement cardiorespiratory exercise prescriptions for apparently health clients and those with controlled disease based on current health status, fitness goals and availability of time. (1a-l, 2a-d)

Task C: Implement exercise prescriptions for flexibility, muscular strength, endurance, balance, and agility for apparently healthy clients and those with controlled disease based on current health status, fitness goals and availability of time. (1a-t, 2a-d)

Task D:  Establish exercise progression guidelines for resistance, aerobic and flexibility activity to achieve the goals of apparently healthy clients and those with controlled disease. (1a-d, 2a)

Task F:  Prescribe and implement exercise programs for clients with controlled cardiovascular, pulmonary, and metabolic diseases and other clinical populations and work closely with clients’ health care providers, as needed. (1a-e, 2a-c)

Task G:  Prescribe and implement exercise programs for healthy special populations (e.g., older adults, children, adolescence, pregnancy). (1a-k, 2a-b)

ACSM EP-C Domain II: 

Task D: Provide support within the scope of practice of an ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist and refer to other health professionals as indicated. (1a-e, 2a)

Please reference the link to ACSM EP Job Task Analysis (JTA) for more detail and full FW Program Learning Outcomes

https://www.acsm.org/docs/default-source/certification-documents/ep/acsm-certified-exercise-physiologist-exam-content-outline.pdf

Overview of Contract Grading

This course uses a contract grading system designed to promote learning, reduce anxiety about grades, and encourage revision and growth. Rather than earning points on individual assignments that are averaged together, you will contract for the grade you want to achieve by committing to complete a specified bundle of work at defined quality levels. Contract grading shifts the focus from "earning points" to "demonstrating competency" and allows you to:

·         Take intellectual risks without fear of grade penalties

·         Revise and improve your work based on feedback

·         Focus on learning rather than point accumulation

·         Have transparency and agency in determining your final grade

How It Works

At the beginning of the course, you will choose which grade level you are working toward (A, B, C, or D). Each grade level has specific requirements across three categories: Weekly Work, Learning Portfolio, and Major Projects. Your final grade will be determined by whether you meet the contract requirements for your chosen grade level. You must meet all the criteria for a given grade level as indicated below to meet it.

You are not locked into your initial choice—you may renegotiate your contract once by Week 8 if your circumstances or goals change.

Grade Contracts

A GRADE CONTRACT

To earn an A in this course, you must complete ALL of the following:

·         Weekly Work Requirements:

o    90% or more of weekly assignments completed (readings, discussions, case studies, videos, interactive activities, etc.) for all categories marked as "Weekly Assignments - [description]". You can see these categories in the grade book OR in the assignments tab in Canvas

o    Each assignment marked as Complete/Incomplete based on good-faith effort and submission

·         Learning Portfolio Requirements:

o    90% or more of Learning Portfolio AND Learning Portfolio Key assignments submitted and marked complete (80%+ questions correct on random check, all questions answered)

o    After receiving answer key, identify which questions you answered incorrectly or incompletely & create a learning plan that outlines how you will remediate the knowledge or skill gaps identified [Learning Portfolio Key Assignments]

·         Culminating Project Requirements:

o    Minimum of 2 projects scored at level 3 (Complete, Above Expectations) with remaining 2 at a mark of 2/3 or higher

o    Project 4 must be completed with minimum score of 2

o    All project "set up steps" completed (100%)

B GRADE CONTRACT

To earn a B in this course, you must complete ALL of the following:

·         Weekly Work Requirements:

o   80% or more of weekly assignments completed for all categories marked as "Weekly Assignments - [description]". You can see these categories in the grade book OR in the assignments tab in Canvas

o    Each assignment marked as Complete/Incomplete based on good-faith effort and submission

·         Learning Portfolio Requirements:

o    80% or more of Learning Portfolio AND Learning Portfolio Key assignments submitted and marked complete (80%+ questions correct on random check, all questions answered)

o    After receiving the answer key, identify which questions you answered incorrectly or incompletely [Learning Portfolio Key Assignments]

·         Major Project Requirements:

o    Minimum of 1 project scored at level 3 (Complete, Above Expectations)

o    Remaining projects scored at level 2 or higher (Adequate, Can Be Strengthened)

o    All project "set up steps" completed (100%)

C GRADE CONTRACT

To earn a C in this course, you must complete ALL of the following:

·         Weekly Work Requirements:

o    70% or more of weekly assignments completed for all categories marked as "Weekly Assignments - [description]". You can see these categories in the grade book OR in the assignments tab in Canvas

o    Each assignment marked as Complete/Incomplete based on good-faith effort and submission

·         Learning Portfolio Requirements:

o    70% or more of Learning Portfolio assignments submitted and marked complete (80%+ questions correct on random check, all questions answered)

o    You are expected to review the Learning Portfolio Keys, but are not required to submit anything

·         Major Project Requirements:

o    4 major projects submitted and scored at level 2 or higher (Adequate, Can Be Strengthened)

o    70% of project "set up steps" completed

D GRADE CONTRACT

To earn a D in this course, you must complete ALL of the following:

·         Weekly Work Requirements:

o    60% or more of weekly assignments completed for all categories marked as "Weekly Assignments - [description]". You can see these categories in the grade book OR in the assignments tab in Canvas

o    Each assignment marked as Complete/Incomplete based on good-faith effort and submission

·         Learning Portfolio Requirements:

o    60% or more of Learning Portfolio assignments submitted

·         Major Project Requirements:

o    3 major projects submitted and scored at level 2 or higher (Adequate, Can Be Strengthened)

F GRADE IS ANYTHING BELOW THE D GRADE CONTRACT

Categories and Number of Items Per Category

• Major Project - 4 items - marked out of 3 so the completion percentage is not relevant in your grade book

• Major Project Set Up Steps - 10 items

• Learning Portfolio - 12 items

• Learning Portfolio Keys - 12 items

• Weekly Work - In Class - 24 items (may change during the course of the term based on our course needs)

• Weekly Work - Out of Class Assignments - 14 items

• Weekly Work - Self-Reflection - 16 items

Scoring Definitions

Major Projects (Scored 0-3)

·         3 - Complete, Above Expectations

o    Exceeds all assignment requirements

o    Demonstrates exceptional depth of analysis, synthesis, or creativity

o    Shows sophisticated understanding that goes beyond baseline expectations

o    Professional presentation with minimal errors

·         2 - Adequate, Can Be Strengthened

o    Meets all core assignment requirements satisfactorily

o    Addresses all required components and learning objectives

o    Demonstrates competent understanding of concepts

o    Professional presentation with minor areas for improvement

o    Eligible for revision if you wish to achieve a higher score

·         1 - Major Revisions Required

o    Submitted but has significant gaps or does not meet core requirements

o    Missing key components or demonstrates incomplete understanding

o    Requires substantial revision to meet baseline expectations

o    Eligible for revision within the revision policy window (Projects 1-2 only)

o    Cannot count toward grade contract requirements until revised to level 2 or 3

·         0 - Missing

o    Assignment not submitted by deadline

o    Not eligible for revision

o    Cannot count toward grade contract requirements

Learning Portfolio (Complete/Incomplete)

·         Complete

o    Submitted by the deadline

o    80% or more of randomly checked questions are correct

o    All questions have been answered (no blank responses)

·         Incomplete

o    Below 80% of randomly checked questions are correct, OR

o    Contains unanswered questions/blank responses, OR

o    Not submitted

Note: Learning Portfolio answer keys will be released in Canvas after submission. For B and A grade contracts, you must engage with these answer keys as specified in your contract requirements.

Weekly Assignments (Complete/Incomplete)

·         Complete

o    Assignment submitted by the deadline

o    Demonstrates good-faith effort to engage with the material following academic integrity expectations

o    Follows assignment instructions fully with no missing parts

·         Incomplete

o    Not submitted by deadline, OR

o    Minimal effort that does not demonstrate engagement with material

Key Policies and Procedures

Revision Policy For Major Projects: I will usually hold mark and feedback posting until I have gone through all submissions. Once I release the marks and feedback I will usually create an announcement that indicates the revision due date. 

·         Projects 1, 2 & 3:

o    Up to 2 revisions allowed per project

o    First revision due within 2 weeks of receiving graded feedback

o    Second revision due within 1 week of receiving feedback on first revision. If you do not complete a first revision you are not eligible for this second revision window

o    Revised submissions must include a cover memo explaining changes made. This should include details about what you changed, where the changes are, and how they meet the relevant feedback component(s). Please structure this as a bullet point list

o    Highest score among original and revised submissions will be recorded

o    You may revise projects scored as 1 or 2 to achieve higher scores

·         Project 4:

o    No revisions allowed

Projects Scored as 0 (Missing):

·         Not eligible for revision. Remember that NO late work is allowed unless there is an extenuating circumstance you have discussed with me.

Contract Renegotiation

·         You may renegotiate your grade contract ONE TIME during the semester

·         Renegotiation must occur by the end of Week 8

·         To renegotiate, schedule a meeting with the instructor to discuss your progress and goals

·         Common reasons for renegotiation include: changes in personal circumstances, workload adjustments, or shifting academic priorities

·         Renegotiation allows you to move to a higher OR lower grade contract

Monitoring Your Progress

·         Canvas will display your completion percentages for each category (Weekly Work, Learning Portfolio, etc.). As these will all be marked out of a maximum of 1 the percentage shown is your current completion percentage. NOTE: Major projects are marked out of a maximum of 3, so the percentage shown in this column should be ignored; instead, look at your marks for each major component of the project

·         You are responsible for tracking your progress toward your contracted grade

·         If you fall significantly behind your contract requirements, I recommend that we find a time to meet

·         I encourage you to meet with me at any point if you have questions about your standing

What Happens If You Don't Meet Your Contract?

·         Your grade will be determined by the highest contract level for which you met ALL requirements

o    Example: You contracted for an A but completed only 85% of weekly work (below the 90% threshold). You would earn a B if you met all B-level requirements.

o    Example: You contracted for a B but only completed 2 projects instead of 3. You would earn a D/F depending on where the remaining requirements for each grade level.

·         Partial completion does not earn partial credit—you must meet the full contract bundle for that grade level

Why Contract Grading?

Research on contract grading shows that it:

·         Reduces grade anxiety and allows students to focus on learning

·         Promotes a growth mindset through revision opportunities

·         Increases student agency and ownership over learning

·         Supports more equitable assessment by making expectations transparent

·         Encourages risk-taking and deeper intellectual engagement

Your role is to commit to completing the work bundle for your desired grade and to engage authentically with the learning process. My role is to provide clear feedback, support your revision process, and hold you accountable to the contract you've chosen.

Questions About Contract Grading?

If you have questions about how contract grading works, your progress toward your contract, or anything else related to grading in this course, please don't hesitate to reach out. I am here to support your learning and success.

Course Policies

Students are responsible for reading, understanding and following all class policies written below and their continued enrollment in the course indicates their acceptance of these policies and their intention to abide by them. This course is taught entirely online. All learning activities, interaction activities, and assessment will happen within Canvas. You are expected to login to the class multiple times each week. Many of the class activities are interactive. It is impossible to make up these experiences after discussions have been completed. Simply reading the book does not equal being an active class participant.

Syllabus Disclaimer

The syllabus is a statement of intent and serves as an implicit agreement between the instructor and the student. Every effort will be made to avoid changing the syllabus during the course of the semester, but the possibility exists that unforeseen events will make syllabus changes necessary. Students will be notified via email if and when any changes to the syllabus are made. Note: The instructor reserves the right to change course assignments, assignment requirements and/or topics covered throughout the semester if needed. All changes will be communicated with students. Assignments will never be due earlier than stated in the course calendar. 

Communication

Clear, open and respectful communication is important and critical in all relationships, including those between student and teacher, as well as between students. The instructor should be the first person you contact if there is a concern about grades, classroom issues, or other personal issues pertaining to the course or the instructor. It is important that students ask questions IMMEDIATELY if they are unsure of the requirements for an assignment or if they have technical problems with accessing course information online, or if they have an emergency (family/personal). Please be proactive. All course-related email messages should be sent via Canvas or email (timothy.curry@nau.edu). When sending an email include the class name in the subject (HS 390W). Students should use professional etiquette and employ a respectful tone when speaking with the instructor and fellow students. There is a zero-tolerance policy on disrespectful, derogatory, intimidating, hateful, and discriminatory speech, either verbally or in written form towards the instructor or fellow students.

Help Available

Please email me at timothy.curry@nau.edu. I will reply to most emails within 24 to 48 hours during the work week. I will make every effort to respond to questions promptly, usually within 24 business hours. I am unavailable after 5 PM weekdays, all-day Saturday/Sunday, and University holidays. Please plan accordingly and do not expect a response from me during those times.You may also request meeting times through this page.

If you are having any technical difficulties (e.g. logging in, submitting assignments) please contact the NAU Student Technology Center: https://in.nau.edu/its/students/ 

Student Technology Center: Be sure to contact the Student Technology Center for assistance 928-523-9294 (Toll-Free 888-520-7215) and to document any problems or delays in posting. Record the day/time of your contact, as well as the name of the person who helped you.

Late Work

Late assignments will not be accepted for credit. Please contact me if you need to be absent from our course or need some additional time for an assignment. If you are contacting me the weekend an item is due please also let me know in your email where you are at in the assignment(s). 

Extra Credit

None

Grading

Course assignments will be graded in a timely manner, usually within one week of submission. During an unusually heavy grading period it may take up to two weeks to complete grading. Students are asked to be patient and understand that I am working diligently to grade all work quickly, fairly and efficiently. 

Normally, you will have two attempts at any submitted work. The first attempt is due by the due date and the second within a week of when your mark and feedback posts.The purpose of a second attempt is to allow a chance to improve your work through reflection on the feedback I will provide. 

As you will be discussing your final grade with me during the final week you will know what I am going to submit to NAU prior to final grade submission and have a chance to discuss it with me. If you elect to not meet with me during the final week of the term to discuss your grade then you will find out your final grade when they post after the end of the term. 

I am always open to discussions on any aspect of our course so if you have a question please ask me!

Timeliness/ Procrastination/Extensions

As you know by this point in the syllabus I view my purpose as guiding you and providing the knowledge necessary to succeed in this course. However, unlike in K-12 I am not responsible for forcing or requiring you to gain a certain tier of knowledge; your level of engagement is up to you! Therefore, here are some important notes on this topic:

• Everyone works and learns differently. In general I recommend that you get started on any work early in the work window. Data that support (...not prove because our data in science does not ever prove something...ask about this in class!) that starting early then providing some "down time" can improve the end product; it is believed that this is due to allowing our brain time to work on the problem/idea by priming it early then allowing processing time. Therefore, starting early then working over time can be beneficial....as long as you don't leave it to the last minute! I know it is a pain but take some time to plan out when you will work on items for our term so you have a timeline. 

• Students have the right to begin work on any course assignment at any point they choose between the assignment being released and its due date. 

• Life happens, I get it! I am flexible and willing to work with you within reasonable expectations. I don't want you to try to complete a major paper while on a high dosage of Vicodin due to a person t-boning your car (...real example from a previous student of mine who is now a PA)! If something happens during our term (including mental health struggles!) please just get in touch with me as early as you can so we can talk about it. If it is right before a deadline for a work item (ex. Friday night and it is due Sunday) email me ASAP and include any completed work with the email. Instead of outlining all the accepted and non-accepted reasons for extensions (or exemptions) I prefer to have a conversation with you personally. Finally, because I know many things happen, anything you discuss with me remains confidential between us unless I am required to report it due to existing Federal Laws that govern my position at NAU. 

Photos/ Videotaping

Photography or video recording, during class time without prior permission from the instructor is strictly prohibited to protect the privacy of your fellow students. This includes photos or video recording of the instructor, other students or course presentation slides. Again, keep in mind doing this violates the privacy of your fellow students which can result in disciplinary actions. If you would like to do this please just talk with me so we can discuss this item. 

Writing Standards

Students are expected to enter this course with a solid writing foundation. In some cases, when writing issues are significant, remediation may be needed before forward progress in the course can be made. A poorly written assignment may be given minimal points if writing issues are significant, and in some cases the student may be asked to work with a writing tutor or service to improve their work prior to a resubmission. In extreme or repeated cases, a student may be advised to drop the course and asked to retake it once they have made forward progress on remediation. 

Assignment Submissions

All instructions and rubrics for assignments will be posted in Canvas. Students are expected to review the instructions well before the due date to provide enough time for questions. 

1.) Upload your assignments to Canvas in Microsoft Word or PDF format unless otherwise noted. Other formats (and especially share links) tend to cause issues. 

2.) Save all assignments as: course_Last Name First Initial_Assignment Name

Example: HS 300_Curry T_Chapter2Assignment

3.) As noted above, my feedback is not for assessment purposes (like in many other courses) it is intended to help push your knowledge and skills in the right direction. In many cases where there are errors I will not give you the correct answer, instead I will guide you towards the right area and let you find the correct answer. As always if you have questions, ask me!

Plagiarism

Students should submit original work and any work that is borrowed, from ANY source, needs to be clearly identified. Students who plagiarize in this course will automatically be reported to the dept. chair and the College of HHS dean’s office as per NAU Academic Integrity Policy https://www5.nau.edu/policies/Client/Details/307  

The instructor can and will exercise additional penalties, including a failing grade on the work in question, a failing grade in the course, or both. Major incidents or multiple incidents can warrant dismissal from the major and/or the university. It is the student’s responsibility to know and understand what plagiarism is, why it should be avoided and what constitutes plagiarism. Stating that you didn’t know is not an acceptable excuse. Students in the Public Health program are expected to know and utilize AMA or APA style formatting when submitting written work when and where appropriate, which when done correctly will help the student avoid plagiarism issues.

Confused? Scared of accidental plagiarism? Want to learn more? Watch the video just below this section!

Cheating 

If a student is found cheating on any work in this course a report is filed with the dept./college/university immediately. Students caught cheating a second time will result in an “F” grade in the course and a report filed with the dept./college/university. You may...in fact I encourage you to discuss information and concepts with other individuals or students, but the actual writing of assignments for independent work must be your own. Cheating also results in additional consequences outlined within the Academic Integrity Policy section of the Student Handbook: https://www5.nau.edu/policies/Client/Details/307

• If you reach a point where you are tempted to cheat in any way I would like to ask you to reach out to me ASAP. I believe that we cheat on work due to a range of reasons (life circumstances, bored, hate the course or work assignment, etc.) and I would like to understand what is pushing you down this path. If it is an extenuating circumstance I will work with you, if you don't like the assignment I want to know why! All of this information helps me create a better course in the future. My objective is for you to learn the content and skills from this course because you actually want to do so! If you find yourself in this situation AND come speak with me about it there may be a bonus in it for you!

Artificial Intelligence Usage Policy

You may use AI programs e.g. ChatGPT to help generate ideas, brainstorm, and other appropriate uses.  However, you should note that the material generated by these programs may be inaccurate, incomplete, or otherwise problematic.  Beware that use may also stifle your own independent thinking and creativity with improper usage.

You may not submit any work generated by an AI program as your own without providing credit.  If you include material generated by an AI program (this means created by, created with, helped by, etc.), it should be cited like any other reference material (with due consideration for the quality of the reference, which may be poor).  At the end of any work in which you utilized any AI (ex. ChatGPT, Google Bard/Gemini, Anthropic Claude, Grammarly AI, etc) in any capacity for the work (ex. Helping brainstorm the idea, paper improvement, etc.) I expect you to include a paragraph describing how you used AI. This must include (1) which AI program(s) were used, (2) how did you use them for the current work, and (3) what parts, if any, of the current work were directly copied from the AI. Keep in mind that copy and pasting an entire item of work from an AI is not showing competency in our course content. For example:

• OpenAI's chatGPT-4o model was used in the creation of this work. This program was used to generate initial ideas, create compare and contrast summaries of sources, and provide writing feedback on this work throughout the process. No components of this work are copied directly from the AI output, all writing is my original work.

Any plagiarism or other form of cheating will be dealt with severely under relevant policies.

With all of this noted, AI is a critical tool to learn and use for your future careers. In our course we will be engaging with AI on a regular basis in many ways to help you develop skills and capacities with this emerging tool. If you ever have a question about using AI just ask me!

Retaking a Failed Course

If in a previous semester, you failed this course, and are retaking it this semester, you are required to submit new and original work this semester. This means you are not allowed to re-submit or re-organize and submit work that was used in the course you previously failed. If you use and submit previous work from a prior semester in which you failed, you will be given an automatic zero (0) on the assignment, with no opportunities to make up the work. If you continue to submit previous work after the first incident, you will be awarded a grade of “F” for the semester.

Canvas

It is the student’s responsibility to know how to use and navigate Canvas upon enrolling in the course. You are expected to have, or have access to a reliable, working computer with a quality Internet connection. Issues with Canvas should be reported immediately to BOTH your instructor and the ITS Helpdesk. Personal computer and Internet issues should be reported to the instructor as soon as possible and alternative computer/internet resources should be found until the situation has been corrected.

Health Sciences Department Policies

HS Policy on Incomplete Courses: Departmental policies related to withdrawals assigning incomplete grades and more can be found on the department website

Academic Integrity Policies: In the Department of Health Sciences, we take academic integrity (AI) violations very seriously. Sharing (giving or receiving) course assignments (papers, quizzes, etc.) online, person to person, or otherwise violates NAU's AI policy. An AI violation may result in a zero on the assignment, failure in class, expulsion from Health Sciences program and/or the university.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

NAU expects every student to firmly adhere to a strong ethical code of academic integrity in all their scholarly pursuits. The primary attributes of academic integrity are honesty, trustworthiness, fairness, and responsibility. As a student, you are expected to submit original work while giving proper credit to other people’s ideas or contributions. Acting with academic integrity means completing your assignments independently while truthfully acknowledging all sources of information, or collaboration with others when appropriate. When you submit your work, you are implicitly declaring that the work is your own. Academic integrity is expected not only during formal coursework, but in all your relationships or interactions that are connected to the educational enterprise. All forms of academic deceit such as plagiarism, cheating, collusion, falsification or fabrication of results or records, permitting your work to be submitted by another, or inappropriately recycling your own work from one class to another, constitute academic misconduct that may result in serious disciplinary consequences. All students and faculty members are responsible for reporting suspected instances of academic misconduct. All students are encouraged to complete NAU’s online academic integrity workshop available in the E-Learning Center and should review the full Academic Integrity policy available at https://policy.nau.edu/policy/policy.aspx?num=100601.

COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT

All lectures and course materials, including but not limited to exams, quizzes, study outlines, and similar materials are protected by copyright. These materials may not be shared, uploaded, distributed, reproduced, or publicly displayed without the express written permission of NAU. Sharing materials on websites such as Course Hero, Chegg, or related websites is considered copyright infringement subject to United States Copyright Law and a violation of NAU Student Code of Conduct. For additional information on ABOR policies relating to course materials, please refer to ABOR Policy 6-908 A(2)(5).

COURSE TIME COMMITMENT

Pursuant to Arizona Board of Regents guidance (ABOR Policy 2-224, Academic Credit), each unit of credit requires a minimum of 45 hours of work by students, including but not limited to, class time, preparation, homework, and studying. For example, for a 3-credit course a student should expect to work at least 8.5 hours each week in a 16-week session and a minimum of 33 hours per week for a 3-credit course in a 4-week session.

DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR

Membership in NAU’s academic community entails a special obligation to maintain class environments that are conductive to learning, whether instruction is taking place in the classroom, a laboratory or clinical setting, during course-related fieldwork, or online. Students have the obligation to engage in the educational process in a manner that does not interfere with normal class activities or violate the rights of others. Instructors have the authority and responsibility to address disruptive behavior that interferes with student learning, which can include the involuntary withdrawal of a student from a course with a grade of “W”. For additional information, see NAU’s Disruptive Behavior in an Instructional Setting policy at https://nau.edu/university-policy-library/disruptive-behavior.

NONDISCRIMINATION AND ANTI-HARASSMENT

NAU prohibits discrimination and harassment based on sex, gender, gender identity, race, color, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status and genetic information. Certain consensual amorous or sexual relationships between faculty and students are also prohibited as set forth in the Consensual Romantic and Sexual Relationships policy. The Equity and Access Office (EAO) responds to complaints regarding discrimination and harassment that fall under NAU’s Nondiscrimination and Anti- Harassment policy. EAO also assists with religious accommodations. For additional information about nondiscrimination or anti-harassment or to file a complaint, contact EAO located in Old Main (building 10), Room 113, PO Box 4083, Flagstaff, AZ

86011, or by phone at 928-523-3312 (TTY: 928-523-1006), fax at 928-523-9977, email at equityandaccess@nau.edu, or visit the EAO website at https://nau.edu/equity-and-access.

TITLE IX

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, protects individuals from discrimination based on sex in any educational program or activity operated by recipients of federal financial assistance. In accordance with Title IX, Northern Arizona University prohibits discrimination based on sex or gender in all its programs or activities. Sex discrimination includes sexual harassment, sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking. NAU does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates, including in admission and employment. NAU is committed to providing an environment free from discrimination based on sex or gender and provides a number of supportive measures that assist students, faculty, and staff.

One may direct inquiries concerning the application of Title IX to either or both the Title IX Coordinator or the

U.S. Department of Education, Assistant Secretary, Office of Civil Rights. You may contact the Title IX

Coordinator in the Office for the Resolution of Sexual Misconduct by phone at 928-523-5434, by fax at 928-523-0640, or by email at titleix@nau.edu. In furtherance of its Title IX obligations, NAU promptly will investigate or equitably resolve all reports of sex or gender-based discrimination, harassment, or sexual misconduct and will eliminate any hostile environment as defined by law. The Office for the Resolution of Sexual Misconduct (ORSM): Title IX Institutional Compliance, Prevention & Response addresses matters that fall under the university's Sexual Misconduct policy. Additional important information and related resources, including how to request immediate help or confidential support following an act of sexual violence, is available at https://in.nau.edu/title-ix.

ACCESSIBILITY

Professional disability specialists are available at Disability Resources to facilitate a range of academic support services and accommodations for students with disabilities. If you have a documented disability, you can request assistance by contacting Disability Resources at 928-523-8773 (voice), ,928-523-8747 (fax), or dr@nau.edu (e-mail). Once eligibility has been determined, students register with Disability Resources every semester to activate their approved accommodations. Although a student may request an accommodation at any time, it is best to initiate the application process at least four weeks before a student wishes to receive an accommodation.

Students may begin the accommodation process by submitting a self-identification form online at

https://nau.edu/disability-resources/student-eligibility-process or by contacting Disability Resources. The Director of Disability Resources, Jamie Axelrod, serves as NAU’s Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator and Section 504 Compliance Officer. He can be reached at jamie.axelrod@nau.edu.

RESPONSIBLE CONDUCT OF RESEARCH

Students who engage in research at NAU must receive appropriate Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) training. This instruction is designed to help ensure proper awareness and application of well-established professional norms and ethical principles related to the performance of all scientific research activities. More information regarding RCR training is available at https://nau.edu/research/compliance/research-integrity.

MISCONDUCT IN RESEARCH

As noted, NAU expects every student to firmly adhere to a strong code of academic integrity in all their scholarly pursuits. This includes avoiding fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism when conducting research or reporting research results. Engaging in research misconduct may result in serious disciplinary consequences. Students must also report any suspected or actual instances of research misconduct of which they become aware. Allegations of research misconduct should be reported to your instructor or the University’s Research Integrity Officer, Dr. David Faguy, who can be reached at david.faguy@nau.edu or 928-523-6117. More information about misconduct in research is available at https://nau.edu/university-policy-library/misconduct-in-research.

SENSITIVE COURSE MATERIALS

University education aims to expand student understanding and awareness. Thus, it necessarily involves engagement with a wide range of information, ideas, and creative representations. In their college studies, students can expect to encounter and to critically appraise materials that may differ from and perhaps challenge familiar understandings, ideas, and beliefs. Students are encouraged to discuss these matters with faculty.