University Policies¶
These are Brigham Young University policies that apply to every course. The full official text is in the Learning Suite syllabus; this page summarizes each one and points to the university resources.
Honor Code¶
In keeping with the principles of the BYU Honor Code, students are expected to be honest in all of their academic work. Academic honesty means, most fundamentally, that any work you present as your own must in fact be your own work and not that of another. Violations may result in a failing grade in the course and additional disciplinary action by the university. Students are also expected to adhere to the Dress and Grooming Standards. Questions about the standards: Honor Code Office, 801-422-2847.
For how this applies to AI tools in this course, see the AI Use Policy.
Plagiarism¶
Intentional plagiarism, presenting the words, ideas, or data of another as your own without proper attribution, is a form of intellectual theft that violates the Honor Code and may lead to disciplinary action and academic sanctions. Inadvertent plagiarism, the non-deliberate use of another's words, ideas, or data without proper attribution, is not an Honor Code violation but is academic misconduct for which an instructor can impose sanctions. Plagiarism includes direct copying, unattributed paraphrasing, mosaic blending of sources with your own text, insufficient acknowledgement, and copying another student's work. If you are in doubt about proper attribution, ask your instructor.
Preventing Sexual Misconduct¶
In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, BYU prohibits unlawful sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, against any participant in its education programs or activities, and prohibits sexual harassment by its personnel and students. University policy requires all faculty members to promptly report incidents of sexual harassment that come to their attention in any way, including conversations, written assignments, class discussion, email, text, or social media.
- Report to the Title IX Coordinator: t9coordinator@byu.edu, 801-422-8692, 1085 WSC
- Online reporting: titleix.byu.edu/report, or 1-888-238-1062 (24 hours)
- Confidential resources, including the Sexual Assault Survivor Advocate, and the full policy: titleix.byu.edu
Student Disability¶
BYU is committed to providing a working and learning atmosphere that reasonably accommodates qualified persons with disabilities, including physical disabilities, chronic illnesses, emotional disorders, learning disorders, and attention disorders. If you have a disability which impairs your ability to complete this course successfully, contact the University Accessibility Center (UAC), 2170 WSC, 801-422-2767, to request a reasonable accommodation. The UAC can also assess students for learning, attention, and emotional concerns. If you feel you have been unlawfully discriminated against on the basis of disability, contact the Equal Opportunity Office at 801-422-5895, eo_manager@byu.edu, or hrs.byu.edu/equal-opportunity.
Mental Health¶
Mental health concerns and stressful life events can affect students' academic performance and quality of life. BYU Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), 1500 WSC, 801-422-3035, caps.byu.edu, provides individual, couples, and group counseling and stress management services. These services are confidential and provided at no cost for full-time students. For more immediate concerns visit help.byu.edu.