Syllabus
UNE Summer Session
CHE 201: Chemistry I w/lab – 12 week
Credits - 4
Description
Course Scope
Organic Chemistry I is a four-credit course with two separate yet integrated components: lecture and laboratory. One grade is reported for the course reflecting the student’s work in both components. The Organic Chemistry I online course is available to science majors, such as but not limited to neuroscience, marine science, pharmacy, and biology majors. Students are encouraged to carefully consider their professional aspirations to evaluate if a lab component of an online course matches their career needs
CHE 201 Lecture Course Description
The Organic Chemistry I course, including class and corequisite laboratory, is the first semester of a two-semester sequence of introductory undergraduate organic chemistry for science majors. In the class component of Organic Chemistry I, the structure, function, behavior, and reactivity theories of carbon-containing molecules are studied in view of acid-base and organic substitution and elimination reactions and their mechanisms. The two- and three-dimensional representation of organic molecules is explored, including concepts of functional groups, conformation, conjugation, resonance, and stereochemistry. Intermolecular forces that govern the physical properties of organic molecules and chemical reactivity are investigated. The corequisite Organic Chemistry I laboratory focuses on mastery of laboratory skills using Organic Chemistry I principles, theories, and concepts, including the use of key instrumentation.
CHE 201 Lab Course Description
The corequisite Organic Chemistry I laboratory focuses on the mastery of microscale techniques and experimental procedures used for organic synthesis, compound purification, and structural characterization. Students use instrumentation such as digital melting point devices, a polarimeter, infrared spectrometers, UV-Visible spectrometers, a gas chromatograph–mass spectrometer, and/or a nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer, and analyze data to elucidate organic structure and/or determine reaction outcomes from experimentation. Competency in executing and interpreting chromatography is also gained.
Materials
Learning Objectives and Outcomes
CHE 201 Lecture Course Objectives
The CHE 201 lecture course will:
- Introduce the principles governing the structure, bonding, and reactivity of organic molecules with emphasis on carbon-based compounds.
- Develop students’ understanding of structure–property relationships and how molecular structure influences physical properties, stability, and chemical behavior.
- Provide a foundation in isomerism, stereochemistry, and conformational analysis, enabling students to visualize and reason about three-dimensional molecular structures.
- Present the major classes of foundational reactions, including acid–base, nucleophilic substitution, and elimination reactions.
- Develop understanding of organic reaction mechanisms emphasizing concepts of electron flow, reaction pathways, and the factors that control reactivity and selectivity.
- Cultivate analytical and problem-solving skills through systematic approaches to predicting reaction outcomes and explaining observed chemical behavior.
- Strengthen students’ ability to communicate chemical information using standard nomenclature, reaction notation, and molecular representations.
- Introduce concepts, theory, and analysis for organic structure determination using instrumentation such as infrared spectroscopy, ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry.
- Prepare students for continued study in Organic Chemistry II and related scientific disciplines, including biochemistry, medicinal chemistry, and other molecular sciences that support career development.
CHE 201 Lecture Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the CHE 201 lecture, students will be able to:
- Illustrate the structure of chemical molecules through various chemical representations.
- Covert structural representations of varying types into a three-dimensional physical model.
- Examine chemical structures to evaluate how structural patterns and properties affect molecular stability, including hybridization, geometry, and conjugation.
- Use the drawing software to draw constitutional isomers, stereoisomers, and/or conformational isomers of organic molecules, and elaborate mechanisms of a given organic reaction.
- Analyze chemical structures to predict the impact of structural properties on chemical reactivity and physical properties.
- Draw all possible resonance contributors of a molecule and represent the resonance hybrid structure.
- Predict the product(s) of chemical reactions, including acid-base, Sn1, Sn2, E1 and E2 processes, from given reagents and reaction conditions.
- Explain the formation of chemical product(s) in acid-base, substitution, and elimination reactions by illustrating proposed reaction mechanisms with appropriate curved arrow notation.
- Use infrared spectroscopy, mass spectroscopy, and/or ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy data to determine the product of a chemical reaction and/or the structure of an unknown organic compound.
CHE 201 Lab Course Objectives
The CHE 201L course will:
- Provide hands-on experience with microscale organic chemistry laboratory practices, emphasizing safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible experimental work.
- Introduce and reinforce the relationship between organic molecular structure and laboratory behavior, including how functional groups, polarity, and stereochemistry influence experimental techniques and analytical outcomes.
- Develop student proficiency in essential organic chemistry laboratory techniques, such as synthesis, purification, chromatography, extraction and compound handling.
- Expose students to modern analytical and spectroscopic instrumentation commonly used in organic chemistry, including melting point analysis, polarimetry, infrared spectroscopy, UV-visible spectroscopy, gas chromatography–mass spectrometry, and/or nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy.
- Strengthen students’ ability to evaluate experimental results, using physical properties and spectral data to assess compound purity, determine functional groups, and support structural or reaction-based conclusions.
- Cultivate scientific reasoning and communication skills by requiring students to document procedures, analyze data, and present conclusions using appropriate scientific formats and conventions.
- Prepare students for continued study in organic chemistry and related laboratory sciences by building technical competence, analytical thinking, and confidence in laboratory problem-solving.
CHE 201 Lab Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of CHE 201L, students will be able to:
- Prepare laboratory procedures to perform experiments successfully and safely.
- Analyze structural features of organic compounds to demonstrate the connection with common organic laboratory techniques and/or analyses.
- Demonstrate the use of common organic chemistry laboratory techniques to isolate and/or determine the purity of organic compounds.
- Analyze and interpret physical data and/or spectra of organic compounds generated in the laboratory for purity, structural features, functional group determination, and/or identity.
- Support a scientific claim through the incorporation of experimental data into scientific writing and/or presentations.
Assignments
Course Organization
This class, in a structured asynchronous format, has both lecture and laboratory components. While separate in the gradebook, the lecture and lab are connected through concept integration. The content for organic chemistry lecture and labs is also vertically integrated, meaning that each part is a foundation for the next. The content for this online course is organized by concept themes into bite-sized learning nuggets called “Modules”. The Modules are deliberately ordered and must be completed in the sequential order specified to optimize your learning. To foster learning, the Modules have both “Adaptive Learning” and “Quiz” assessments to give you constant, real-time assessment of your learning progress.
Adaptive Learning: Master concepts and learn what you don’t know yet.
Worth 12% of the course grade
Adaptive learning assessments (ALAs) are dynamic assessments that adjust in real time to a learner’s responses, providing personalized evaluation and supporting targeted learning. Adaptive learning assessments for this course are completed through the WileyPlus System that is associated with your text. ALAs are linked to under the specific course modules. Each module, with the exception of Module A, has an ALA.
Quizzes: Test your knowledge.
Worth 24% of the course grade
Quizzes through the WileyPlus system are intended to test your knowledge in a content area. Quizzes must be completed by the due date specified; late submissions are not accepted. If the due date is not met, a zero will be recorded. You’ll see the answer results as you submit each question. Five attempts are allowed, and there is a 5% score reduction after two attempts. The best score will be recorded in Gradebook. If you don’t finish a question or quiz, your work will be auto-submitted to the Gradebook on the due date. Auto-submission will use one of your attempts. There can be a system lag, and auto-submission can take up to 15 minutes to reflect in the Brightspace gradebook. Links to text and hints are available at all times when these options exist.
Check-ins: Integrate and apply your knowledge via short, focused problem sets.
Worth 24% of the course grade
These short problem sets provide the opportunity to apply and integrate your knowledge in short-answer questions.
Exams: Assess your mastery of the course material.
Worth 24% of the course grade
There will be two exams for the course: one midterm exam and one cumulative final exam. The exams will be proctored through HonorLock. It is essential that you follow the guidelines for HonorLock setup provided in Brightspace. On all exams, you may use a whiteboard, scratch paper, and a molecular modeling kit. Students are expected to take the Exam by the date specified in Brightspace. Should a personal emergency or illness arise, rescheduling of the midterm exam is possible. To reschedule, you must notify me in advance of the test day. A rescheduled exam must be completed within five business days of the exam date. The final exam may not be rescheduled.
Lab: Integrate concepts and theory with targeted skills via “hands-on-labs” that students complete at home.
Worth 25% of Course Grade
Hands-on-labs- abbreviated as HOLs- differ from formal laboratory experiments because they are done at home with a kit rather than in a formal organic chemistry laboratory with hoods, bench space, equipment and instrumentation. For the online CHE 201 lab course component, there are thirteen individual HOLs to complete. These thirteen labs are weighted equally toward your course grade and are ordered in a structured asynchronous format to support your success. Because lab concepts “stack” on one another and are aligned in reasonable progression with the lecture portion of the course, completing the HOLs in a certain order is essential to foster your learning.
Grading Policy
Your grade in this course will be determined by the following criteria:
Grade Breakdown
| Assignment List | Assessment Weight |
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| LECTURE | Worth 75% of course grade |
| Adaptive Learning Assessments (x12) | 12% |
| Quizzes (x12) | 24% |
| Check-ins (x2) | 9% |
| Midterm Exam | 15% |
| Final Exam | 15% |
| LAB | Worth 25% of course grade |
| Lab Onboarding (x3, weighted in Brightspace) | 5.75% |
| Hands on Lab Experiments (x13) | 19.25% |
| OVERALL | 100% |
Grade Scale
| Grade | Points Grade | Point Average (GPA) |
| A | 93 – 100% | 4.00 |
| A- | 90 – 92.9% | 3.75 |
| B+ | 87 – 89.9% | 3.50 |
| B | 83 – 86.9% | 3.00 |
| B- | 80 – 82.9% | 2.75 |
| C+ | 77 – 79.9% | 2.50 |
| C | 73 – 76.9% | 2.00 |
| C- | 70 – 72.9% | 1.75 |
| D | 60 – 69.9% | 1.00 |
| F | 00 – 59.9% | 0.00 |
Schedule
Course Dates
Week 1: May 18 – May 24
Week 2: May 25 – May 31
Week 3: Jun 1 – Jun 7
Week 4: Jun 8 – Jun 14
Week 5: Jun 15 – Jun 21
Week 6: Jun 22 – Jun 28
Week 7: Jun 29 – Jul 5
Week 8: Jul 6 – Jul 12
Week 9: Jul 13 – Jul 19
Week 10: Jul 20 – Jul 26
Week 11: Jul 27 – Aug 2
Week 12: Aug 3 – Aug 7
Supporting your Success
CHE 201 Course Content Schedule
| WEEK | TOPICS | Textbook Sections (Kline 5th ed.) | Adaptive Learning Assessment (ALA) | Wiley Plus Quizzez | Check-ins | Proctored Exams |
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Module A – Onboarding |
N/A |
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Quiz 01 |
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Practice Proctored Exam |
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Module B – Drawing Molecules |
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Quiz 02 Quiz 03 |
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Module C – IR Spectroscopy & Mass Spec |
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Quiz 04 |
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| 03/04 |
Module D – Nomenclature |
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Quiz 05 (all Module D) |
Check-in 01 Due |
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| 04 | Module E – Conformation & Relationships |
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Quiz 06 |
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| 05 | Module F – Stereochemistry |
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Quiz 07 Quiz 08 (naming) |
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Module G – Resonance & Reactivity |
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Quiz 09 |
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Midterm (Modules A-F) |
| 07/08 | Module H – Acids & Bases |
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Quiz 10 |
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| 09/10 | Module I – Organic Reaction Basics |
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Quiz 11 | Check-in 02 Due | |
| 11/12 | Module J – Substitution and Elimination Reactions at sp3 Centers |
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Quiz 12 | Final Exam (All Modules) |
Student Resources
Summer Session Online Student Support
Your Student Support Specialist is a resource for you. Please don't hesitate to contact them for assistance, including, but not limited to course planning, current problems or issues in a course, technology concerns, or personal emergencies. If you are a current UNE undergraduate taking online Summer Session courses, please continue to work with your Advisor and include them on your outreaches.
Questions? Email: summersessiononline@une.edu.
UNE Libraries
- Library Access for all students: Your library login ID and password are the same as the ones you use to log into Brightspace.
- Library Questions: Ask a librarian or phone library staff at (207) 602-2361 or (207) 221-4330.
Further Assistance and Accommodations
Your student support specialist monitors course progression and provides assistance or guidance when needed. They can assist questions regarding ordering course materials, University policies, billing, navigating the course in Brightspace, and more.
To request an accommodation a student needs to go through the process with our UNE office. If the student has a current/already established accommodation in place with UNE it is the responsibility of the student to notify the program at summersessiononline@une.edu to ensure it is applied properly.
If you need to inquire about a possible accommodation, please reach out to the Student Access Center by calling 207-221-4418 or send an email to pcstudentaccess@une.edu.
If you are a current UNE undergrad, please continue to work with your coordinator at bcstudentaccess@une.edu and ensure any accommodations you have in place - are put in place for your online Summer Session course(s).
Online Peer Support
Togetherall is a 24/7 communication and emotional support platform monitored by trained clinicians. It’s a safe place online to get things off your chest, have conversations, express yourself creatively, and learn how to manage your mental health. If sharing isn’t your thing, Togetherall has other tools and courses to help you look after yourself with plenty of resources to explore. Whether you’re struggling to cope, feeling low, or just need a place to talk, Togetherall can help you explore your feelings in a safe supportive environment. You can join Togetherall using your UNE email address.
Information Technology Services (ITS)
Students should notify their Student Support Specialist and instructor in the event of a problem relating to a course. This notification should occur promptly and proactively to support timely resolution.
ITS Contact: Toll-Free Help Desk 24 hours/7 days per week at 1-877-518-4673.
Instructor and Support Contact Information
Check Brightspace for specific instructor and support specialist contact information.
Policies
Housekeeping Policies & Best Practices for Success
Engagement
This is an accelerated course covering a full academic semester of content and lab experimentation in 12 weeks. Procrastination is not your friend. Because concepts in organic chemistry are vertically integrated, meaning that they build on each other to scaffold more complex principles, your engagement to complete course assignments in a timely fashion is essential. By completing assignments to reinforce learning and identifying misconceptions, you will enable your success.
Professional Correspondence
An email drafted by you to any professor, mentor, or University official should be treated as professional correspondence. Such correspondence should be mutually respectful and one of which you are proud. Use of proper grammar and punctuation, as well as complete sentences, is standard when writing a professional letter or email. Additionally, the use of a greeting and closing that is both appropriate and professional is suggested. For example, when emailing me (or when addressing me in person), please use “Dr. D”, “Dr. Deveau”, or “Professor Deveau” to address me. If you have any questions on what “professional” means, please ask. The Career Services office is also a great resource for these type of questions.
Scientific and Academic Integrity
The practice of science with integrity ensures that our findings are objective, credible, and available for others to evaluate and reproduce. Honesty is at the heart of everything we do, from weighing a sample correctly to processing a figure for a report. Under no circumstances will manipulation of academic work or destruction of data be tolerated. If you mess up on something, tell me honestly, straightforwardly, and immediately. Please remember that your best teacher may be your last mistake. Own it; don’t let the mistake own you.
Turning in Assignments
Checkins and a portion of your midterm and final exams will be short answer problems. Any assignments turned in by upload to Brightspace in electronic format should be submitted as a PDF file. Multi-page assignments turned in electronically should have your name on each page and be converted into one single PDF document; individual photos of pages within multi-page assignments will not be accepted. While there are many great technology solutions for creating PDF documents, I suggest that you use the free app for Android and iPhones called “CamScanner”. This is a life hack. If you need help or have questions about PDF creation for assignment submission, please ask. Photos or files in other formats will not be accepted.
A Word About Bonus Points
Selected bonus points will be worked into assignments during the semester. Please do not ask for additional, separate “extra credit” assignments to augment your grade; I do not offer such opportunities. I encourage you to instead focus your energies on mastering concepts and the application of concepts that will promote your competency on given assignments.
Course AI Use Policy and Guidance
Citation: “Portions of this AI syllabus policy were generated with the assistance of ChatGPT (OpenAI, 2025) and were reviewed and edited/adapted by Professor Amy Deveau as instructor. The question asked to ChatGPT was “generate a syllabus policy for AI use”
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Grammarly, Quillbot, image generators, etc.) are rapidly changing how we access and process information in today’s world. I think that we should work smarter not harder and that AI can be harnessed to make academic life simpler. In this course, AI may be used with limitations to support learning— but AI shall never replace your own thinking, writing, or academic work on graded assignments.
Permitted Uses of AI
You may use AI tools for the following purposes with proper citation:
- Brainstorming ideas or organizing outlines
- Practicing skills or testing understanding (e.g., asking AI for quiz-style questions)
- Grammar and clarity suggestions (e.g., via Grammarly)
- Reviewing or summarizing readings, as long as you also engage directly with the original material
- Sourcing published facts such as chemical physical property information for lab notebooks
- You must cite any significant AI contribution, especially if it helped you generate content, structure arguments, or translate work.
- Note that all AI sources are not accurate and your professor/text/course materials and primary research papers/books are your best sources of information.
Example citation: “Portions of this assignment were generated with the assistance of ChatGPT (OpenAI, 2025) and were reviewed and edited by the student.”
Prohibited Uses of AI
The following uses of AI are considered academic misconduct and may be reported:
- Submitting AI-generated content as your own without disclosure
- Using AI to write essays and short answer responses, solve assignments, or answer quiz, skill builder, check in, problem set, or exam questions
- Translating or paraphrasing large amounts of content to disguise plagiarism
- Generating citations or references that have not been verified
Academic Integrity Notice
All work submitted in this class must reflect your own learning and understanding. Abuse and misuse of AI tools may violate UNE’s Academic Integrity Policy and result in disciplinary action, including a zero on the assignment or further sanctions. Educate yourself and be mindful of all relevant policies BEFORE you use AI.
When in Doubt
If you’re unsure whether a certain use of AI is acceptable, seek clarification from me, as your instructor, before using any AI tool for this class.
Student Well-Being
If you find yourself struggling, be an advocate for yourself- help me to help you! Please reach out and take advantage of the many resources available to you. For academic support, contact your instructor, professional advisor, faculty advisor, and/or the SASC. For physical or mental health concerns, the Student Health Center, Student Counseling Services, and wellness programming are available. For concerns about finances, contact Student Financial Services. There are lots of people to help; in addition to those named above, you can always talk with your Area Coordinator, coach, club advisor, faith leader, or a friend.
UNE Academic Policies
See https://www.une.edu/catalog/2025-2026/undergraduate/academic-policy for general university undergraduate academic policies and https://www.une.edu/student-affairs/student-conduct/student-handbook for the current version of the UNE Student Handbook. College of Arts and Sciences academic policies and procedures are found here: https://www.une.edu/cas/academic-policies.
Academic Integrity
The UNE Student Handbook States:
The University of New England (UNE) values academic integrity in all aspects of the educational experience. Any behavior that provides a student with an advantage or provides another student with another advantage or disadvantage may be considered academic misconduct. Academic misconduct in any form undermines academic integrity and devalues the original works and contributions of others. It is the responsibility of all members of the university community to actively uphold academic integrity. (UNE Student Handbook, 2025, p. 21)
At UNE, the term “academic misconduct” includes, but is not limited to:
a. Cheating:
- Copying from another individual’s academic work, test, quiz, or other assignment
- Receiving, providing, and/or seeking assistance/aid from another individual to complete academic work, test, quiz, or other assignment.
- The use of materials or devices during academic work, test, quiz, or other assignment which are not authorized.
- Possession or use of current or previous course materials without the instructor’s permission.
- Obtaining, or coercing another person to obtain, an unadministered test, test key, homework solution or computer program/software.
- Substituting for another person, or permitting another person to substitute for oneself, to complete academic work.
- Uploading, downloading, or accessing complete or incomplete academic work, test, quiz, or other assignment without the prior approval of the instructor.
- Falsifying research data, laboratory reports, and/or other academic work offered for credit.
- Altering and/or destroying the work of another student.
- Failing to comply with instructions given by the person administering the academic work, test, quiz, or other assignment that results in academic misconduct not enumerated above.
b. Plagiarism/Self-Plagiarism:
- The representation of words, ideas, illustrations, structure, computer code, other expression, or media of another as one’s own and/or failing to properly cite direct, paraphrased, or summarized materials.
- The submission of the same academic work more than once without the prior permission of the instructor and/or failure to correctly cite previous work written by the same student.
c. Collusion
- Any unauthorized collaboration or attempted collaboration with another individual to complete academic work, test, quiz, or other assignment that results in similarities in the work, including, but not limited to, providing unauthorized assistance to another student and/or allowing another student access to completed academic work.
d. Falsifying Academic Records
- Altering or assisting in the altering of any official record of the University and/or submitting false information.
- Omitting requested information that is required for, or related to, any official record of the University.
e. Misrepresenting Facts
- Providing false grades or falsifying other academic information.
- Providing false or misleading information in an effort to injure another student academically.
- Providing false or misleading information in an effort to receive credit for attendance or a postponement or an extension on academic work, test, quiz, other assignment.
f. Violation of Professional Standards
- Any act or attempted act that violates specific Professional Standards or a published Code of Ethics.
NOTE: Students may be held accountable under this policy based on the applicable standards of their college or school of enrollment, declared major, degree program, and/or pre-professional program.
g. Unfair Academic Advantage
- Any other action or attempted action that may result in creating an unfair academic advantage for oneself or may result in creating an unfair academic advantage or disadvantage for another student.
The University procedures for reviewing and reporting charges of academic misconduct are found on page 111 of the 2025 UNE Student Handbook. The College of Arts and Sciences policy on reviewing alleged acts of academic misconduct can be found at https://www.une.edu/cas/academic-policies.
Student Academic Success Center (SASC)
The Student Academic Success Center offers a range of free services to support your academic achievement, including tutoring, reading & writing support, digital project support, learning skills development, and many online resources. To see and schedule available appointments, go to https://une.tutortrac.com or visit the Division of Student Success Desk on the second floor of Ripich Commons. To access our online resources, including links, guides, and video tutorials, visit https://une1.sharepoint.com/sites/SASC.
Students with Disabilities
The University of New England is committed to creating a learning environment that meets the needs of its diverse student body and will make reasonable accommodations for students with qualified disabilities. Any student eligible for and needing academic adjustments or accommodations because of a disability is encouraged to request accommodations through the UNE Student Access Center. Registration with the Student Access Center is required before accommodation requests can be granted. Visit https://www.une.edu/student-access-center for more information.
Library Services
UNE Library Services provides the tools and support you need to succeed in this course and beyond. Access books, articles, videos, and other credible resources through library.une.edu and your Research by Subject guide. Need help with your research? UNE librarians are here for you! Whether you’re developing a search strategy or citing your sources, you can Ask a Librarian or connect directly with your subject librarian.
Summer Session & Academic Engagement Policy
Online students are required to submit a graded assignment/discussion prior to Sunday evening at 11:59 pm EDT of the first week of the term. If a student does not submit a posting to the graded assignment/discussion by 11:59 pm EDT on Sunday of the first week, the student will be automatically dropped from the course for non-participation.
Proctored Examinations
Your course may have proctored exams. For all proctored exams, an external camera is required. Please see the course for the exact exam requirements, test-taker guidance, proctoring format, and allowances (such as calculators or whiteboards, as indicated in the course). https://success.une.edu/science-prerequisites/honorlock/
Information about exam attempts can be found in your course.
Course Length
A schedule of lectures and assignments is included in this syllabus.
Courses in the program are equivalent to one-semester courses designed to be completed in 6 or 12 weeks.
- Enrollment in the course begins the day your section opens which is listed in the Academic Calendar. Students in online Summer Session courses will have early access the Saturday prior to the course start date to review course content as needed.
- Course due dates, start and end dates are in respect to Eastern Time.
Technology Requirements
Please review the technical requirements for UNE Online Programs: Technical Requirements.
Withdrawal and Refund Policies
Please review the policies in your confirmation email. Contact summersessiononline@une.edu with any questions.
Grade Policy
Students are expected to attempt and complete all graded assignments and proctored exams by the end date of the course.
Late Policy
Unless stated otherwise by your faculty: 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 if you are not able to meet an assignment deadline. Arrangements for extenuating circumstances may be considered by faculty.
Transcripts
Due to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, only the student may request official transcripts. This may be done online by going to the University of New England Registrar website and following the directions on the page.
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.
Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to the following:
- Cheating, copying, or the offering or receiving of unauthorized assistance or information.
- Fabrication or falsification of data, results, or sources for papers or reports.
- Action which destroys or alters the work of another student.
- Multiple submission of the same paper or report for assignments in more than one course without permission of each instructor.
- 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 College. 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.
Using Generative AI When Completing Coursework
Generative AI (GenAI) applications (like ChatGPT) have proven to be powerful and effective tools, and students are encouraged to become familiar with and use them. However, as with any tool, students must use GenAI in ways that support learning, not replace it. Learning to use AI responsibly and ethically is an important skill in today’s society.
In their courses, students are not allowed to use advanced automated tools, such as generative AI tools, on assignments unless explicitly directed to do so. Each student is expected to complete each assignment, including labs and quizzes as applicable, without substantive assistance from others, including automated tools.
Using AI-content generators to complete assignments without proper attribution violates academic integrity. By submitting assignments in UNE courses, you pledge to affirm that they are your own work and you attribute use of any and all tools and sources.
Unauthorized Use
Unauthorized use of AI is treated as a violation of academic integrity.
Citing AI Use
If permitted, students should indicate and cite any use of AI tools.
Instructor Responsibility
Instructors should clearly reiterate, using UNE AI Use Policy, how students can use AI tools in their courses, and communicate this policy to students at the beginning of the semester.
Student Responsibility
Students must follow the academic integrity policy of the University of New England.