These two courses are hybrid. This means that parts of the course will be conducted online, and other parts of the class will be conducted in-person.

• The lecture course: (AE1014) is a face-to-face, in-person course. This means that class will be conducted entirely via in-person class meetings that take place at the location noted.

The studio course (AE1014L) is a recitation and is an online, synchronous course. This means that the class meets entirely online, and instruction will occur “live” via online methods on the scheduled dates and times.

For the initial two weeks:

• Strathmore 400 Series Recycled Sketch Pad 9x12 or equivalent

• Strathmore 300 Series Bristol Pad Vellum 14x17 or equivalent

• Pigma Micron Pen Set of 6 Black - Sizes 01 to 12 or equivalent

Following weeks: various materials as outlined in required textbook.

Student laptop (or equivalent) as specified at:
https://ceas.uc.edu/academics/departments/civil-architectural-engineering-construction-management/for-students/student-laptops.html

Free and open-source software that we will install together in class

• https://inkscape.org

• https://www.gimp.org

• https://www.scribus.net

• https://www.blender.org

• Various other open-source programs

• Since there is a clear correlation between showing up and student success, then we will be recording attendance. This course uses a frequently updated “FAQ” page (i.e., Frequently Asked Questions) that is linked here: (https://einglert.github.io/ae1013/FAQ.html.) For your convenience, the most current answers to attendance policy questions are reprinted here:

What is the attendance policy?

Your university experience draws a bright line between your younger self and your professional adult existence. Your professor takes attendance for perhaps different reasons from your other teachers. You do not have to answer to me, because I am not your boss, your parent, or your watcher. Indeed, you should never apologize to me for being absent, nor should you send an email to me about your absence. Please review the guide, “How to Write an Effective Email.” My unremarkable hypothesis based on experience is that there is a positive correlation between focused attention on the present “now” and our future success. Professional people who are present and alert when there is a learning opportunity are more likely to understand, ask intelligent questions, and competently complete the work. The reason I keep attendance is to promote that idea of “showing up,” being your best self, and doing competent work. Here is the policy from the syllabus:

1. Each student is allowed three “free” absences. If you use these judiciously, then you should be covered for illness, family emergency, broken down car, etc.

2. Attendance is worth 10% of your grade and is calculated as the percentage of P/(T-3) ≤ 100%; where P=∑ number of times present, and T=∑ number of total classes.

3. If a student misses more than five consecutive classes, then the student should consult with the academic advisor and consider withdrawing from the course.

What is the late assignment policy?

Assignment due dates are critical. Late assignments will not be accepted, and the late work shall earn a “0” grade. Just as in the architecture and engineering professions, deadlines are firm. If a person is feeling ill or called away due to an emergency, then often there is a cost. You will complete many assignments for this course and missing one or two due to difficult personal circumstances should not cause too much harm to your grade.

Only the following two exceptions shall apply to this statement:

1. 90% potential credit if turned in less than 24 hrs. after due date/time.

2. 50% potential credit if turned in before the end of one week from the due date.

Examples

1. You are part of the marching band. That is an important part of your college experience. You are scheduled in two weeks to go on a trip that will cause you to miss one class (i.e., studio.) Please refer also to Attendance question above. Looking at our class schedule you see that an assignment is due when you are away too. You have three choices according to the policy.

   1. Turn your assignment in early and before the deadline for 100% potential credit.

   2. Turn your assignment in late but before it disappears from Canvas (exactly one week from deadline) for either the listed 90% or 50% exception.

   3. Fail to turn in the assignment and promise to do a better job next time and take a “0.”

2. You started feeling ill over the weekend. By the time the busy week arrived, you were in bed with a fever. No way should you go to class and risk harm to yourself or to others. As you continue to feel worse you realize that one of your projects is due, and there is no way that you can make the deadline. You resign yourself to hoping that you begin to feel better tomorrow, so that you can finish and turn in your project. Even if it is two days after the deadline, then you know you can get as much as 50% potential credit for your work. So long as this is not a habit for you, then as they say in basketball, “no harm no foul.”

3. Your very expensive computer started to make some unhealthy fan noises. You worry about the project that you’ve spent so much time completing. You have paid close attention to your professor’s ideas about backing up your work. All the same, you’ll need a computer to finish the work. Here is a very important professional principle: A problem with your tools is not a legitimate reason for missing a deadline. Unfortunately, bad luck happens to us all. Your backup plan for completing the work is finding a computer lab on campus or borrowing a friend’s machine.

• Students who anticipate missing a class for reasons such as religious holidays, sports, etc. should NOT contact me by email; rather, plan to use one of your “free absences.”

• Extended illness is the singular exception to the above policy. If you are sick or asked to quarantine due to potential COVID-19 exposure, please do NOT attend class in person. Please notify me by email of your situation as soon as possible and we will discuss how to accommodate your participation in class remotely.

• (For courses with Synchronous Online components). If you have an unexpected IT issue that prevents your participation in a synchronous online session of the course, please 1) contact UC IT for help in resolving your technical issue (https://www.uc.edu/about/ucit/help.html or 513-556-HELP) and notify me as soon as possible of the reason for your absence so that we can make arrangements for any missed material.

• If the University closes due to inclement weather or other emergency situations, there will be university-wide announcements via email and also to your cell phone number on record through the automatic University emergency text messaging system. Students should notify the University if they change their cell phone number to ensure they will receive these important emergency communications. As soon as possible following a university closure, I will post an announcement on Canvas with instructions for how the material for the day will be covered.

• Portions of this course will be conducted “live” online at scheduled times. If issues with technology prevent me from starting the class at the scheduled time, please wait at least [15] minutes to allow me time to attempt to resolve the issue and start the session late, or to communicate alternative plans via a Canvas announcement. If I am unable to get a message out in that time, I will communicate to the class as soon as I am able.

Ethics and integrity are core values that should guide our conduct and decisions as members of the UC community and as engineering and technology professionals. Course assignments are designed to have educational value and prepare you to be a competent and ethical professional. Therefore, material presented by you to satisfy course requirements is expected to be result of your own original scholarly efforts, unless collaboration is explicitly allowed on a particular assignment.

University Rules, including the Student Code of Conduct and other documented policies of the department, college, and university related to academic integrity, will be enforced. Any violation of these regulations, including acts of plagiarism or cheating, will be dealt with on an individual basis according to the severity of the misconduct, and can result in severe consequences, including potential dismissal from the college after the second offense.

UC is committed to providing all students full and equal access to learning opportunities.  UC's Office of Accessibility Resources is the official campus office that works to arrange for reasonable accommodations for students with an identified physical, psychological, or cognitive disability (learning, ADD/ADHD, psychological, visual, hearing, physical, cognitive, medical condition, etc.).  Students are encouraged to contact the Accessibility Resources office to arrange for a confidential meeting to discuss services and accommodations.  Contact should be initiated as soon as possible to allow for adequate time for accommodations to be arranged.

UC is also committed to providing full and equal access to our electronic and information technology, including websites, electronic files, digital course content, and software/applications.  If you experience difficulty in using any of the digital content associated with this course, even with the assistance of available Student Accessibility Resources, please let your instructor know.

Contact Information: Accessibility Resources Clifton: AccessResources@Uc.edu  

Information regarding the Accessibility Policy can be found in the UC Student Resources Canvas site.

This class is committed to the fundamental principles of academic freedom and human dignity. Diversity in all forms is something we welcome, we foster, and we prize. We believe that honest attempts to understand the perspectives of others facilitates learning, and we will strive to achieve this goal at all times. We strongly disavow discrimination -- including harassment -- on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex or gender identity, disability, age, sexual orientation, or veteran status. We expect that each of us will hold one another accountable for maintaining these ideals.

All are welcome and considered a valuable addition to the university community. You should consider my classroom as an inclusive and safe space to express your ideas and viewpoints. No discrimination is accepted or tolerated in this course. It is the goal for you to be successful and to thrive to your highest potential. UC Notice of Non-Discrimination