Academic Integrity:

All students must comply with Brock's academic misconduct policies . Academic misconduct is a serious offence. The principle of academic integrity, particularly of doing one’s own work, documenting properly (including use of quotation marks, appropriate paraphrasing and referencing/citation), collaborating appropriately, and avoiding misrepresentation, is a core principle in university study. Students should consult Section VII, “Academic Misconduct”, in the “Academic Regulations and University Policies” entry in the Undergraduate Calendar, available at http://brocku.ca/webcal. Information on what constitutes academic integrity is available at https://brocku.ca/academic-integrity/ .

Penalties for Academic Misconduct in Graduate Courses will be determined as outlined in Brock's academic misconduct policies .

Penalties for Academic Misconduct in undergraduate courses in the Faculty of Mathematics and Science:

The following are standard penalties imposed in academic misconduct cases in FMS. Please be aware that the Associate Dean may assign different penalties than those listed here, depending on the details of individual cases. Requests for special academic consideration, such as exceptions to academic regulations, will not be considered while academic integrity cases are ongoing.

Penalties for miscondcuct in course work, including mid-term tests:
• First offence: Zero grade on assignment, additional penalty of 100% of the weight of the assignment to be subtracted from the final grade, mandatory completion of the AZLS Academic Integrity workshop
• Second offence: Zero grade on assignment, 4-month suspension
• Third offence: Zero grade in course, 1-year suspension, permanent removal from major program.
• Fourth offence: Permanent suspension / debarment.

Penalties for misconduct in final exams:
• First offence: Zero grade in course
• Second offence: Zero grade in course, 4-month suspension
• Third: Zero grade in course, 1-year suspension, permanent removal from major program,
• Fourth offence: Permanent suspension / debarment.

Intellectual Property Notice:

All slides, presentations, handouts, tests, exams, and other course materials created by the instructor in this course are the intellectual property of the instructor. A student who publicly posts or sells an instructor’s work, without the instructor’s express consent, may be charged with misconduct under Brock’s Academic Integrity Policy and/or Code of Conduct, and may also face adverse legal consequences for infringement of intellectual property rights.

Accommodations:

The University is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all students and will adhere to the Human Rights principles that ensure respect for dignity, individualized accommodation, inclusion and full participation. The University provides a wide range of resources to assist students, as follows:
• a) If you require academic accommodation because of a disability or an ongoing health or mental health condition, please contact Student Accessibility Services at [email protected] or 905 688 5550 ext. 3240.
• b) Medical Self-Declaration Forms (brief absence up to 72 hours). In the case of a short-term medical circumstance, if a student wishes to seek an academic consideration, please use the Medical Self-Declaration Form. The request is to be made in good faith by the student requesting the academic c onsideration due to a short-term condition that impacts their academic activities (e.g., participation in academic classes, delay in assignments, etc..). The period of this short-term medical condition for academic consideration must fall within a 72-hour (3 day) period. The form must be submitted to the instructor either during your brief absence or if you are too unwell, within 24 hours of the end of your 3 day brief absence. Medical Verification Form (extended duration) In cases where a student requests academic consideration due to a medical circumstance that exceeds 72 hours (three days) and will impact their academic activities (e.g., participation in academic classes, delay in assignments, etc.), or in the case of a final exam deferral, the Medical Verification Form. must be signed by the student and the health professional as per process set out in the Faculty Handbook III:9.4.1.
• c) If you are experiencing mental health concerns, contact the Student Wellness and Accessibility Centre. Good2Talk is a service specifically for post-secondary students, available 24/7, 365 days a year, and provides anonymous assistance: http://www.good2talk.ca/ or call 1-866-925-5454. For information on wellness, coping and resiliency, visit: Brock University (Mental health). .
• d) If you require academic accommodation on religious grounds, you should make a formal, written request to your instructor(s) for alternative dates and/or means of satisfying requirements. Such requests should be made during the first two weeks of any given academic term, or as soon as possible after a need for accommodation is known to exist.
• e) If you have been affected by sexual violence, the Human Rights & Equity Office offers support, information, reasonable accommodations, and resources through the Sexual Violence Support & Education Coordinator. For information on sexual violence, visit Brock's Sexual Assault and Harassment Policy or contact the Sexual Violence Support & Response Coordinator at [email protected] or 905 688 5550 ext. 4387.
• f) If you have experienced discrimination or harassment on any of the above grounds, including racial, gender or other forms of discrimination, contact the Human Rights and Equity Office at [email protected].

COVID 19:

All students are expected to comply with Brock Covid-19 policies. Information can be found here.