DCE 118 Yoga/Pilates Fall 2019

Times: M W 7:30am-8:45am
Location: APMA 132
Instructor: Lawrence Fung
Email: lfung1@asu.edu

Description: Yoga/Pilates provides a practical use of the physical and philosophical under-
standing of Yoga and Pilates mat practices. This course seeks to offer students an experi-
ence that demonstrates the importance of the mind-body connection within movement.
This class is designed for all fitness levels. Students are encouraged to understand their
own limitations and work within their boundaries.

The emphasis of the class will be on Pilates technique, asanas (poses) and vinyasa (flow)

for increased flexibility, improved health, relaxation, and reduced stress in daily living.  A
typical class will include Pilates exercises, breathing techniques, meditation, and asana
practice, including standing, balancing, inverted, and seated poses.

Course Objectives:

• To understand and apply the underlying concepts of Yoga and Pilates.

• To promote knowledge and awareness of skeletal alignment and body mechanics,
emphasizing a safe and intelligent use of the body.
• To cultivate breath control, relaxation techniques and kinesthetic awareness.
• To develop a working knowledge of selected asanas and vinyasa sequences.
• To develop a working knowledge of selected Pilates series.
• To increase strength, co-ordination, balance, flexibility and range of motion.
• To recognize and apply the value and benefits of an on-going yoga or Pilates prac-
tice.

Student Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, students will
have increased proficiency in:
Anatomical and Movement Vocabulary: Students will understand basic Anatomy as
well as standard Pilates and yoga terminology.
Personal Goals: Students will set and meet personal goals throughout the semester.

Course Materials: Students are expected to bring their mat to every class.

Wellness Attire: Students are expected to dress appropriately for each class period. The
following are required in order to establish an ideal, safe learning environment:
• Bare feet or socks.
• Clothing that allows full range of motion
• No jewelry
• No hats
• No cut offs

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If you cannot observe any of these rules for religious or medical reasons, please discuss
with me as soon as possible.

Course Requirements:

1. Attendance and Engagement (800 points) Students are allowed two excused ab-
sences, after which the grade will begin to lower by half points (e.g. A to A-). Three
“tardies” equal an absence.

2. Three refection papers (200 points) There will be three papers throughout the se-
mester.

•Paper 1 (Who is Joseph Pilates) due October 14th, 2019

•Paper 2 (Does Yoga help with better sleep?) due November 25th,
2019

Points Breakdown:
Attendance and Engagement 800
Paper #1 100
Paper #2 100
Total 1000 points

Grades: A+: 97-100% A: 93-96% A-: 90-92% B+: 87-89% B: 83-86% B-: 80-82% C+: 77-
79% C: 70-76% D: 60-69% E: 0-59%

Assignments: All written assignments for this class will be in MLA format. Assignments that
are submitted to Blackboard must be in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format. If a different format is
used, will not be accepted. Students are encouraged to consult the Purdue Online Writing
Lab or the ASU writing center for assistance. All written assignments must be submitted on
Blackboard by Midnight on the due date. No late assignment will be accepted.

Student Expectations
Students are expected to participate and engage fully in every class meeting. Students are
expected to be ready to move at 7:30AM and stay until 8:45AM. The following are not
permitted in class:
• No cell phone use (turn it off and leave in bag) UNPLUG! or I will answer it.
• No street shoes (take them off and leave by your belongings)
• No food or drink (other than water)
• No Chewing gum
• No activities that can potentially harm others and their ability to participate fully in
class.

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Studio and Classroom Policies: No eating, gum chewing, drinking or street shoes in the
studios. All mobile phones must be shut off before entering class. If you are suspected of
text messaging, checking your email, checking your messages, etc. in class you will be
counted as absent. No exceptions.

Attendance Policy:
1. Absences: The number of absences a student is permitted during a semester is
based upon the number of times a class meets per week. For example, in a class
meeting twice a week, a student has two absences that are excused; if the class
meets three times a week, three absences are excused.  No penalty to the student’s
grade will be incurred for these excused absences. If a student exceeds the number
of permissible absences, then the student’s final grade will be lowered for each ad-
ditional absence 1/3 of a letter grade according to the plus/minus scale. Thus, an
A+ would drop to an A and so on.
2. Tardiness: Students will be penalized if late.  The instructor must keep a record of
each student’s tardies. Three tardies equate one absence. Therefore, frequent tardies
may lead to the lowering of a student’s final grade as directed by the absence poli-
cy.
3. Excused absences related to religious observances/practices in accord with
ACD 304–04, “Accommodation for Religious Practices”

Students may be excused for the observance of religious holidays. Stu-

dents should notify the instructor at the beginning of the semester about
the need to be absent from class due to religious observances. Students
will be responsible for materials covered during their absence and should
consult with the instructor to arrange reasonable accommodation for
missed exams or other required assignments.
4. Excused absences related to university sanctioned activities in accord with ACD
304–02, “Missed Classes Due to University-Sanctioned Activities”
Students required to miss classes due to university sanctioned activities
will not be counted absent. However, absence from class or examinations
due to university-sanctioned activities does not relieve students from re-
sponsibility for any part of the course work required during the period of
the absence. Students should inform the instructor early in the semester of
upcoming scheduled absences and immediately upon learning of un-
scheduled required class absences. Reasonable accommodation to make
up missed exams or other required assignments will be made. Consult the
instructor BEFORE the absence to arrange for this accommodation.

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IMPORTANT DATES
Please make a note of these important dates during the Fall 2019semester:

Session Dates and Session A: Session B: 7.5 Session C: 15

Deadlines 7.5 weeks weeks weeks
(Aug 22 – ) (Oct 16 – April (Aug 22 – April
26) 26)

Classes Begin Aug. 22, 2019 Oct. 16, 2019 Aug 22, 2019

Drop/Add Deadline Aug. 23, 2019 Oct. 17, 2019 Aug. 28, 2019

Tuition and Fees 100% Aug. 28, 2019 Oct. 22, 2019 Sept. 4, 2019
Refund Deadline

Course Withdrawal Deadline Sept. 11, 2019 Nov. 5, 2019 Nov. 6, 2019

Complete Session Oct. 11, 2019 Dec. 6, 2019 Dec. 6, 2019

Withdrawal  Deadline

Fall Break Oct. 12-15, 2019

Final Grades Due Oct. 14, 2019 Dec. 9-16, 2019 Dec. 9-16, 2019

For additional university deadlines and important dates for the fall 2018 term, please
visit: students.asu.edu/academic-calendar.

Drop/Add Withdrawal Dates

1. Drop/Add date follows the extended period as defined by Herberger Institute for
Design and the Arts. Deadline is September 11, 2019.
2. The withdrawal deadline is November 6, 2019. 
3. Course Withdrawal: During the first 4 weeks of the semester, students may with-
draw from the course without incurring an unrestricted “W”. From the 5th week
through the 10th week, students may withdraw, but the “W” will count toward
their withdrawal limit and students must have the instructor’s verification that they
are passing at the time of withdrawal.
• The number of restricted withdrawals (a mark of "W") is limited to 2 W's dur-
ing each academic standing (i.e., freshman, sophomore, junior, senior). One
restricted withdrawal is assessed for each course withdrawn from, unless the
student is withdrawing from all courses.
• Students who have reached their withdrawal limit are not allowed to process
any additional restricted course withdrawals. (A CLAS standards committee
petition must be filed for exceptions to this rule.) However, students are al-
lowed to process a complete withdrawal from the university even when they
have reached the restricted withdrawal limit.

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 Procedure for Restricted Withdrawal: 

1. Obtain a withdrawal form from any registrar site. 

2. Obtain a signature and verification of grade from instructor(s). 

3. Have the form processed at any registrar site.
This information is available at http://asuonline.asu.edu/studentsupport/
drop.cfm.

Instructor Absence Policy:

Students should wait for an absent instructor 15 minutes in class sessions of 90 minutes or
less, and 30 minutes for those lasting more than 90 minutes, unless directed otherwise by
someone from the academic unit.

HERBERGER INSTITUTE EXTENDED ADD PERIOD 


The Herberger Institute will extend the add deadline to allow students to add a course
within the Herberger Institute as follows: Session A—Aug. 30, 2019, Session C—Sep-
tember 11, 2019. If a student has been attending a course and neglected to add the course
to their schedule, we will be happy to assist with adding the course based on these dead-
lines. Only students adding a course in the Herberger Institute will be allowed to drop a
Herberger Institute course after the University add/drop deadline (stated above). For more
information, please visit: students.asu.edu/lateregistration/designarts.



Please note: This extension period is for Herberger Institute courses only. Other colleges
and schools may also extend the add period, but students must check with the college that
houses the course of interest. Please direct students to the following website: students.a-
su.edu/lateregistration/all.

After the Herberger Extended Add Deadline, if a student wants to drop a course without
adding another course within the Herberger Institute, they must withdraw from the course.
Students often worry about how a "W" will look on their transcript. A "W" does not carry
any grade points and is not factored into the GPA. It simply means the student opted not to
take the course. We will not honor late drop requests without an extenuating circum-
stance.

PROCEDURES and FORMS


To add a Session A or C class after the drop/add deadline (Session A: ; Session C: ),
students must follow this procedure:

1. Complete the enrollment change request form.

2. Obtain the instructor’s signature indicating approval of the late add. If it is an on-
line course, faculty may send the student an e-mail indicating approval of the
late add.
3. Submit the enrollment change request form to the Office of Student Success for
review (Design South, room 101). 
4. If approved, take the approved form and submit to the University Registrar’s Of-
fice (Student Services Building, room 140 or any other registrar location).
5. Double-check registration to make sure the course appears on schedule.

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*If students need to add a course after the Herberger Extended Add Deadline due to ex-
tenuating circumstances, s/he must complete a Late Schedule Change Appeal form in ad-
dition to following the procedures stated above. Students will leave their request forms
with the Office of Student Success (CDS 101) for review and will be contacted regarding
the decision once it is made. A written statement of support from the instructor of the
course must also be provided with the form.

Academic Integrity and Student Code of Conduct:

Besides academic performance, students should exhibit the qualities of honesty and in-
tegrity. Every student is expected to produce his/her original, independent work. Any stu-
dent whose work indicates a violation of the ASU Academic Misconduct Policy including
cheating, plagiarism, and dishonesty will be subject to disciplinary action. Plagiarism is
defined as deliberately passing off someone else’s words or ideas as your own. All neces-
sary and appropriate sanctions will be issued to all parties involved with plagiarizing any
and all course work. Plagiarism and any other form of academic dishonesty that is in vio-
lation with the Student Code of Conduct will not be tolerated. Arizona State University
and the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts expect the highest standards of acade-
mic integrity from all students. Failure to meet these standards may result in suspension or
expulsion from the university or other sanctions as specified in the ASU Student Academic
Integrity Policy (http://provost.asu.edu/academicintegrity), “[e]ach student must act
with honesty and integrity, and must respect the rights of others in carrying out all acade-
mic assignments.” This policy also defines academic dishonesty and sets a process for fac-
ulty members and colleges to sanction dishonesty. Violations of this policy fall into five
broad areas that include but are not limited to:
• Cheating on an academic evaluation or assignments
• Plagiarizing
• Academic deceit, such as fabricating data or information
• Aiding Academic Integrity Policy violations and inappropriately collaborating
• Falsifying academic records
I sanction any incidents of academic dishonesty in my courses using University and HIDA
guidelines. Should you have any question about whether or not something falls subject to
this clause, feel free to contact me or review the university policy on academic integrity at
the above link. Per ASU policy, a student may not avoid the consequences of academic
dishonesty by withdrawing from a course, and may be placed back in the course in order
to face sanctions resulting from academic integrity violations. You are responsible for abid-
ing by this policy.

Copyright:
Students must refrain from uploading to any course shell, discussion board, or website
used by the course instructor or other course forum, material that is not the student's origi-
nal work, unless the students first comply with all applicable copyright laws; faculty mem-
bers reserve the right to delete materials on the grounds of suspected copyright infringe-

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ment. A statement that the course content, including lectures and other handouts, is copy-
righted material. Students may not share outside the class, upload, sell, or distribute course
content or notes taken during the conduct of the course (see ACD 304–06, “Commercial
Note Taking Services” for more information). THIS CONTENT IS PROTECTED AND MAY
NOT BE SHARED, UPLOADED, SOLD, OR DISTRIBUTED.

Student Conduct:
ASU adheres to a university-wide Student Code of Conduct. The philosophy behind this
policy states: The aim of education is the intellectual, personal, social, and ethical devel-
opment of the individual. The educational process is ideally conducted in an environment
that encourages reasoned discourse, intellectual honesty, openness to constructive change
and respect for the rights of all individuals. Self-discipline and a respect for the rights of
others in the university community are necessary for the fulfillment of such goals. The Stu-
dent Code of Conduct is designed to promote this environment at each of the state univer-
sities. You are expected to treat your instructor and your fellow classmates with respect
and kindness. In all correspondence and in Discussion Board postings, you should show
respect for the viewpoints of others who may disagree with you or see things from a differ-
ent perspective. Criticizing, ridiculing, insulting, or belittling others will not be accepted.
Keep in mind that electronic communications do not have the advantage of nonverbal
cues that are so much a part of interpersonal communication. Humor or satire can some-
times be misinterpreted in strictly electronic communication forums.

Threatening or disruptive behavior:

Self -discipline and a respect for the rights of others in the classroom or studio and univer-
sity community are necessary for a conducive learning and teaching environment. Threat-
ening or violent behavior will result in the administrative withdrawal of the student from
the class. Disruptive behavior may result in the removal of the student from the class.
Threatening, violent, or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated in this class, and will be
handled in accordance with ASU policy. For more information please visit: https://eoss.a-
su.edu/dos/srr/PoliciesAndProcedures and https://eoss.asu.edu/dos/safety/ThreateningBe-
havior.

Classroom Behavior (Technology Usage):

It is encouraged that you bring technology (cell phones, tablets and laptops) to class to
help you take notes and do research, however please turn off cell phone ringers and do
not use your phone to make personal calls in class or use any technology to use social
media in class. Do not answer your phone in class. If you believe you are receiving an
emergency call, please step outside to take it.

Withdrawal:
If you are unable to complete the course, it is your responsibility to arrange for withdrawal
from the class. You will not be automatically withdrawn and unless you are officially with-
drawn from the course you will receive a final grade based upon the total points you have
earned for the semester. Students are required to pay all tuition and fees for any registered
course unless enrollment is officially cancelled during the 100% refund period. Please vis-

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it the Academic Calendar to review the withdrawal deadlines for this semester. For more
information on Drop/Add and Withdrawal visit: https://students.asu.edu/drop-add

Additional Course Information

UNDERGRADUATE ADVISING REMINDERS 


Advisors each have lead areas within the institute so faculty have a contact person to
speak to regarding changes in the curriculum or pertinent information that you would like
us to share with students. Our website reflects these lead areas and includes an e-mail link
so that you can correspond directly with the advisor in your area(s):  herbergerinstitute.a-
su.edu/advising.  If you have any comments or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact
me at any time. 

 

Students may meet with an advisor by scheduling an appointment (online, phone or in-
person) or by utilizing our walk-in hours. During the fall and spring semesters, we have
weekly walk-in hours to accommodate students’ quick questions or need to talk with an
advisor outside of a scheduled appointment. These hours are on Tuesdays and Fridays from
9-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:40 p.m, and will begin on January 7th for this fall semester.
If you are working with a student that needs our assistance, please send them our way.

Special Accommodations:
Your instructor is willing to make any reasonable adaptations for limitations due to any
documented disability, including learning disabilities. Please contact the instructor during
office hours or by appointment to discuss any special needs you may have. You must con-
tact the Disability Resource Center to process the paperwork for special course accommo-
dations. To request academic accommodations due to a disability, please contact the ASU
Disability Resource Center (http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/ed/drc/# ; Phone: (480) 965-
1234; TDD: (480) 965-9000). This is a very important step as accommodations may be dif-
ficult to make retroactively.   If you have a letter from their office indicating that you have a
disability which requires academic accommodations, in order to assure that you receive
your accommodations in a timely manner, please present this documentation to me as
soon as possible so that your needs can be addressed effectively.

Disability Support Services:

Students with disabilities must have an equally effective and equivalent educational op-
portunity as those students without disabilities. Students experiencing difficulty accessing
course materials because of a disability are expected to contact the course instructor so
that a solution can be found that provides all students equal access to course materials
and technology. Qualified students with disabilities who will require disability accommo-
dations in this class are encouraged to make their requests to me at the beginning of the
semester either during office hours or by appointment. It may be difficult to make accom-
modations retroactively. Note: Prior to receiving disability accommodations, verification of
eligibility from the Disability Resource Center (DRC) is required. Disability information is
confidential.

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Information for Students with Disabilities:
Students who feel they will need disability accommodations in this class but have not reg-
istered with the Disability Resource Center (DRC) should contact DRC immediately. Stu-
dents should contact the Disability Resource Center on the campus that your class is being
held. Campus-specific location and contact information can be found on the DRC web-
site. DRC offices are open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Friday. Check the DRC website for
eligibility and documentation policies (https://eoss.asu.edu/drc)

Policy on Sexual Discrimination:

Policy on sexual discrimination as described in ACD 401, "Prohibition Against Discrimina-
tion, Harassment, and Retaliation", including the fact that the instructor is a mandated re-
porter and therefore obligated to report any information regarding alleged acts of sexual
discrimination. Arizona State University is committed to providing an environment free of
discrimination, harassment, or retaliation for the entire university community, including all
students, faculty members, staff employees, and guests. ASU expressly prohibits discrimi-
nation, harassment, and retaliation by employees, students, contractors, or agents of the
university based on any protected status: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,
disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and genetic information. As
an employee of ASU, I am a mandated reporter and obligated to report instances of re-
ported or suspected incidences of sexual harassment.

Student Rights and Responsibilities:

Students must abide by all the requirements stated in this syllabus. In addition, all students
should be aware of their rights and responsibilities at Arizona State University. Please ref-
erence the college catalog and student handbook for student rights and responsibilities.
These can be found here:
https://arizonastateu.sharepoint.com/sites/HIDAstudent/StudentSuccess/Pages/Student-
Handbook.aspx

Student Services & Resources:

You will find a list of student resources at: https://tutoring.asu.edu/student-resources
Resources included are advisement, registration, financial aid, disability services, counsel-
ing, tutoring, library, and more.

Academic Calendar and Important Dates:

The academic calendar can be found here: https://students.asu.edu/academic-calendar

Subject to change:
The Instructor reserves the right to change portions of this syllabus (assignments, deadlines
etc.) by verbal instructions during scheduled class time. The student is responsible for not-
ing changes and acting accordingly. Grading and absence policies are not subject to
change.
 

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FERPA 

Arizona State University follows the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act with regard
to release and/or disclosure of student education records. ASU's policy may be found
at:http://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/usi/usi107-01.html. For FERPA FAQs for faculty and
staff, please visit https://students.asu.edu/faq/94 .

Injuries
Students injured in class must notify the instructor immediately. All injuries incurred dur-
ing class time must be reported to the School of Film, Dance, and Theatre office within
twenty-four hours. The injury will be official documented by office personnel at this time.
Tactile Teaching
It is understood that the study of dance involves tactile teaching. The instructor may ap-
propriately position the student’s body for better understanding of production technique. If
this is unacceptable to you, please inform the instructor ASAP via written note or email.
All such correspondence will be kept confidential.

PROHIBITION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION, HARRASEMENT, AND RETALIATION

Arizona State University is committed to providing an environment free of discrimination,
harassment, or retaliation for the entire university community, including all students, facul-
ty members, staff employees, and guests. ASU expressly prohibits discrimination, harass-
ment, and retaliation by employees, students, contractors, or agents of the university based
on any protected status: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran
status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and genetic information.

As an employee of ASU, I am a mandated reporter and obligated to report instances of re-

ported or suspected incidences of sexual harassment.

Title IX  
Title IX is a federal law that provides that no person be excluded on the basis of sex from
participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educa-
tion program or activity.  Both Title IX and university policy make clear that sexual vio-
lence and harassment based on sex is prohibited.  An individual who believes they have
been subjected to sexual violence or harassed on the basis of sex can seek support, in-
cluding counseling and academic support, from the university.  If you or someone you
know has been harassed on the basis of sex or sexually assaulted, you can find informa-
tion and resources at http://sexualviolenceprevention.asu.edu/faqs/students”
“As an employee of ASU, I am a mandated reporter and obligated to report instances of
reported or suspected incidences of sexual harassment.       

 
The following numbers might be useful to your students to include on a syllabus:
• Counseling Services (Tempe campus) — (480) 965-6146
• Empact 24 Hour Crisis Line — (480) 921-1006
• Health Services — (480) 965-3349
• Student Success Center — (480) 965-9072
• Student Rights and Responsibilities — (480) 965-6547

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 • Disability Resource Center — (480) 965-1234

APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR
Self -discipline and a respect for the rights of others in the classroom or studio and univer-
sity community are necessary for a conducive learning and teaching environment. Threat-
ening or violent behavior will result in the administrative withdrawal of the student from
the class. Disruptive behavior may result in the removal of the student from the class.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Qualified students with disabilities who will require disability accommodations in this
class are encouraged to make their requests to me at the beginning of the semester either
during office hours or by appointment. It may be difficult to make accommodations
retroactively. Note: Prior to receiving disability accommodations, verification of eligibility
from the Disability Resource Center (DRC) is required. Disability information is confiden-
tial.

Students who feel they will need disability accommodations in this class but have not reg-
istered with the Disability Resource Center (DRC) should contact DRC immediately. Stu-
dents should contact the Disability Resource Center on the campus that your class is being
held. Campus-specific location and contact information can be found on the DRC web-
site. DRC offices are open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Friday. Check the DRC website for
eligibility and documentation policies
(https://eoss.asu.edu/drc)

To request academic accommodations due to a disability, please contact the ASU Disabili-
ty Resource Center (http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/ed/drc/# ; Phone: (480) 965-1234;
TDD: (480) 965-9000). This is a very important step as accommodations may be difficult
to make retroactively.   If you have a letter from their office indicating that you have a dis-
ability which requires academic accommodations, in order to assure that you receive your
accommodations in a timely manner, please present this documentation to me no later
than the end of the first week of the semester so that your needs can be addressed effec-
tively.

Computer, Internet, and Electronic Communications Policy:


http://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd125.html
Missed Classes Due to University Sanctioned Activities:

http://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd304-02.html
Accommodations for Religious Practices:

http://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd304-04.html
Handling Disruptive, Threatening, or Violent Individuals on Campus:

http://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/ssm/ssm104-02.html
For a complete list of required components, refer to: www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/
acd/acd304-10.html. 

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Incompletes
A.    Incompletes are awarded for the most special circumstances and are not handed
out freely. Incompletes are awarded for the most special circumstances and are
only considered for students in good standing.  Each incomplete is considered on a
case by case basis to determine the extent to which they are warranted.  The “Re-
quest for Incomplete” form must be signed and submitted to the School of Film,
Dance, and Theatre office for final approval by the School Director prior to the sec-
ond academic status report.  The incomplete form can be downloaded from the fol-
lowing website:  http://students.asu.edu/forms/incomplete-grade-request.
B. Students taking this class to fulfill an incomplete from a previous semester must
meet with the instructor the first day of class to discuss the conditions for fulfilling
the incomplete assignments. Students that do not inform the instructor at that time
may not receive credit toward the completion of work performed in the class.

ELECTRONIC USE
Students will be allowed to use laptops and cell phones only when it pertains to research
for the projects. No other use of electronics will be acceptable.

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