Syllabus

Use of Artificial Intelligence

Generative AI (GenAI) applications (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, and similar tools) are increasingly used in academic and professional environments. In the MBS program, AI tools may be used in limited and transparent ways that support learning. They may not substitute for independent scientific reasoning, writing, analysis, or demonstration of mastery of course learning outcomes.

The use of AI in academic work falls under the MBS Academic Integrity Agreement and must align with our commitment to honest, responsible, and professional scholarship. Students should always be able to demonstrate the originality of submitted work if improper use of AI is suspected.

In situations where AI tools are used as a resource, students must:

• Ensure that all submitted academic work demonstrates their own learning and mastery of course objectives.
• Acknowledge every instance of AI use in-text at the point where it was used. AI use should not be listed in the References section.
• Include a brief description of how the AI tool was used, followed by the AI tool name, model/version (if available), manufacturer/owner, and date used in parentheses. Students should consult the AI citation section of the AMA style guide for additional details.
• Take full responsibility for the accuracy, interpretation, and conclusions presented in their work.
• Critically evaluate AI output for errors, bias, and potential risks to vulnerable or underrepresented populations.
• Follow any additional course or assignment-specific AI restrictions provided in assignment instructions.

Failure to acknowledge AI use in submitted work constitutes a violation of academic integrity and will be treated as plagiarism under the MBS Academic Integrity Policy and Student Handbook.

Penalties for AI misuse will follow the MBS program's academic integrity escalation structure. A first offense will result in a zero on the assignment with no opportunity for resubmission. Additional or severe violations may result in course failure and/or referral for program-level review, which may include dismissal from the program.

Turnitin Originality Check and Plagiarism Detection Tool

The College of Professional Studies uses Turnitin to help deter plagiarism and to foster the proper attribution of sources. Turnitin provides comparative reports for submitted assignments that reflect similarities in other written works. This can include, but is not limited to, previously submitted assignments, internet articles, research journals, and academic databases.

Make sure to cite your sources appropriately as well as use your own words in synthesizing information from published literature. Webinars and workshops, included early in your coursework, will help guide best practices in AMA citation and academic writing.

You can learn more about Turnitin in the guide on how to navigate your Similarity Report.

Technology Requirements

Please review the technical requirements for UNE Online Graduate Programs: Technical Requirements

Hardware

All proctored exams require the use of an external webcam to ensure a secure testing environment. Here is an example of a UNE approved external webcam. Please ensure compatibility with your computer before purchasing. Any external webcam with a wide-angle view (90° or greater) that can clearly show your face, hands, and workspace will meet this requirement. If you have questions regarding the external webcam requirement, please reach out to biomedicalscience@une.edu. Proctored exams completed with an internal webcam will not be credited.

Course Evaluation Policy

Course surveys are one of the most important tools that University of New England uses for evaluating the quality of your education, and for providing meaningful feedback to instructors on their teaching. In order to assure that the feedback is both comprehensive and precise, we need to receive it from each student for each course. Evaluation access is distributed via UNE email at the beginning of the last week of the course.

Late Policy

Assignments: Late assignments will be accepted up to 3 days late; however, there is a 10% grade reduction (from the total points) for the late submission. After three days the assignment will not be accepted.

Discussion posts: If the initial post is submitted late, but still within the discussion board week, there will be a 10% grade reduction from the total discussion grade (e.g., a 3 point discussion will be reduced by 0.3 points). Any posts submitted after the end of the Discussion Board week will not be graded.

Please make every effort ahead of time to contact your instructor and your student support specialist if you are not able to meet an assignment deadline. Arrangements for extenuating circumstances may be considered by faculty.

Attendance Policy

6- to 8-week courses: Students taking online graduate courses through the College of Professional Studies will be administratively dropped for non-participation if a graded assignment/discussion post is not submitted before Sunday at 11:59 pm ET of the first week of the term. Reinstatement is at the purview of the Dean's Office.

10+ -week courses: Students taking online graduate courses through the College of Professional Studies will be administratively dropped for non-participation if a graded assignment/discussion post is not submitted before Friday at 11:59 pm ET of the second week of the term. Reinstatement is at the purview of the Dean's Office.

Student Handbook Online - Policies and Procedures

The policies contained within this document apply to all students in the College of Professional Studies. It is each student's responsibility to know the contents of this handbook.

UNE Online Student Handbook

UNE Course Withdrawal

Please contact your Enrollment and Retention Counselor if you are considering dropping or withdrawing from a course. Tuition charges may still apply. Students are strongly urged to consult with Student Financial Services, as course withdrawals may affect financial aid or Veterans benefits.

Academic Integrity

The University of New England values academic integrity in all aspects of the educational experience. Academic dishonesty in any form undermines this standard and devalues the original contributions of others. It is the responsibility of all members of the University community to actively uphold the integrity of the academy; failure to act, for any reason, is not acceptable. For information about plagiarism and academic misconduct, please visit UNE Plagiarism Policies.

Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to the following:

1. Cheating, copying, or the offering or receiving of unauthorized assistance or information.
2. Fabrication or falsification of data, results, or sources for papers or reports.
3. Action which destroys or alters the work of another student.
4. Multiple submissions of the same paper or report for assignments in more than one course without permission of each instructor.
5. Plagiarism, the appropriation of records, research, materials, ideas, or the language of other persons or writers and the submission of them as one's own.

Charges of academic dishonesty will be reviewed by the Program Director. Penalties for students found responsible for violations may depend upon the seriousness and circumstances of the violation, the degree of premeditation involved, and/or the student’s previous record of violations. Appeal of a decision may be made to the Dean whose decision will be final. Student appeals will take place through the grievance process outlined in the student handbook.