Academic Policy

Communication

The primary sources of information distribution for this course will be an external website designed specifically for Dr. Bredemann’s Capstone course - https://bredemann490.webnode.com/. This has been created as a means to streamline the many research resources that are required in this course.  When information is updated, the date of the update will be added on the front page to make you aware of any changes. It is strongly advised that you check the class webnode several times a week given that most course and assignment related questions are already answered on the website: www.bredemann.webnode.com If you email the Course master for information that is posted on the class webnode, you will be directed to read that information in the email reply.

All students were required to obtain and use the UAB e-mail address that is automatically assigned to them as UAB students. All official correspondence will be sent ONLY to the @uab.edu.address.  It is your responsibility to makes sure a valid email address is provided. Failure on your part to do so can result in your missing important information that could affect your grade. Note* Communication through the Canvas discussion board and messages will not be used during this course.

If you need to communicate with the Course master or teaching assistant for this class, please use the UAB e-mail system.  Dr. Bredemann’s email is tmbredem@uab.edu. Mr. Deraumus can be reached at fasustus@uab.edu .  Note* Students should not expect and immediate answer to their email inquiries to the Course master or TA. Please allow up to 24 hours from the time of submission to receive an email reply to your inquiry.

In case of emergency you may contact the Course master at 205.934.3524. Please be courteous to the person(s) who answer the phone and leave a message if Dr. Bredemann is not immediately available. 

Attendance

The University of Alabama at Birmingham recognizes that the academic success of individual students is related to their class attendance and participation. Each course instructor is responsible for establishing policies concerning class attendance and make-up opportunities. Any such policies, including points for attendance and/or participation, penalties for absences, limits on excused absences, total allowable absences, etc, must be specified in the course syllabus provided to students at the beginning of the course term. Such policies are subject to departmental oversight and may not by their specific descriptions, negate or circumvent the accommodations provided below for excuse absences.

SPECIFICALLY, IN THIS COURSE:

  • Students a required to notify the course master via email of unexcused absences.
  • There will be a 3 point penalty for each day any assignment is submitted late and after 3 days past the due date, Assignments will no longer be accepted.
  • NO assignments will be accepted through email.
  • Students must  give their oral presentations their assigned presentation date.  There will be no "make-up" presentations nor swapping of dates between students. If a student is not prepared to give their presentation on the assigned date, a zero will be recorded for that grade.
The University regards certain absences as excused and in those instances requires that instructors provide an accommodation for the student who misses assignments, presentations, examinations, or other academic work of a substantive nature by virtue of these excused absences. Please see class syllabus for a list of such exceptions.