Course policies
Makeup exam
Make-up exams are granted only for documented medical reasons or serious emergencies. Appropriate written documentation (e.g., a doctor’s note) is required.
Coursework and grading scheme
The table below summarizes the graded course components and their contributions to your course grade.
| Category | % of course letter grade | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tutorials | 24% | Best 6 of 8; 4% each |
| Quizzes | 42% | Best 6 of 8; 7% each |
| Cumulative final exam | 34% |
The two lowest quiz scores and two lowest tutorial scores will be dropped automatically. A missed quiz or tutorial receives a zero that may count as one of the dropped scores. Because the two lowest scores in each category are dropped, makeup quizzes and makeup tutorials will not be offered.
The Honor Code
Please familiarize yourself with the Stanford Honor Code; violations will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the (Stanford) law.
Quizzes and the final exam will be proctored in accordance with the Stanford Honor Code.
Use of generative AI and electronic devices
Students may use generative AI tools without restriction while working on the ungraded homework. Electronic devices may not be used during tutorials, quizzes, or the final exam, so generative AI tools may not be used during those activities.
Extended absences
Despite our efforts to take precautions and protect ourselves and those around us, it is possible that one or more of us in the class will get sick, will need to give care to someone sick, or for other reasons will require an extended absence during the quarter.
If a student requires an extended absence before more than 70% of coursework is completed, there might be opportunities to Withdraw from the course or develop a schedule for making up and submitting coursework later in the quarter. Students in this situation should talk to a staff member at the Office of Accessible Education and to the professor as soon as possible.
If a student requires an extended absence after at least 70% of coursework is completed at a passing grade or higher, students may request an Incomplete. Incompletes do not award any credit and can drop students below the minimum required unit load. This could negatively impact academic progress, graduation, NCAA and Veteran’s certifications, and financial aid. Students in this situation should talk to the professor to discuss options.
Course privacy statement
As noted in the University’s recording and broadcasting courses policy, students may not audio or video record class meetings without permission from the instructor. Students may keep the recordings that the course staff releases only for personal use and may not post recordings on the Internet, or otherwise distribute them. These policies protect the privacy rights of instructors and students, and the intellectual property and other rights of the university. Students who need lectures recorded for the purposes of an academic accommodation should contact the Office of Accessible Education.
Academic accommodations
Stanford is committed to providing equal educational opportunities for disabled students. Disabled students are a valued and essential part of the Stanford community. We welcome you to our class.
If you experience disability, please register with the Office of Accessible Education (OAE). Professional staff will evaluate your needs, support appropriate and reasonable accommodations, and prepare an Academic Accommodation Letter for faculty.
Once you have an Academic Accommodation Letter, we invite you to share it with us. Academic Accommodation Letters should be shared as soon as possible so we may partner with you and OAE to identify any barriers to access and inclusion that might be encountered in your experience of this course.
Student-athletes who anticipate challenges participating in class, quizzes, or tutorials as scheduled should speak to the professor as soon as possible about available alternatives or allowances.
Disruptions
Stanford as an institution is committed to the highest quality education, and as your teaching team, our first priority is to uphold your educational experience. To that end we are committed to following the syllabus as written here, including through short or long-term disruptions, such as public health emergencies, natural disasters, or protests and demonstrations. However, there may be extenuating circumstances that necessitate some changes. Should adjustments be necessary, we will communicate clearly and promptly to ensure you understand the expectations and are positioned for successful learning.