CEES 1111 – Introduction to CEES
Information Sheet –Fall 2006

I.   Instructor:                Dr. David Sabatini, 301B CEC, 325-4273; sabatini@ou.edu
                                   
II.  Objectives:              To gain fundamental skills critical to being a successful civil engineer, environmental engineer, environmental scientist, or architectural engineer, as listed below:

•  Have a basic understanding of civil engineering, environmental engineering, environmental science and architectural engineering issues
• Be able to tackle a complex problem by breaking it down into its components and developing solution pathways
• Be able to use basic methods (e.g., conservation of mass) and basic tools (e.g. Excel) to analyze components of a complex problem
• Effectively work in teams and communicate results in oral and written form using common tools (e.g., Word, Powerpoint)
• Improve your skill as a self-guided learner

III.  Homework:          Homework will be given one week in advance and will be due at the beginning of class on the due date.  Late homework will NOT be accepted under any conditions!

IV.   RATs:                  RATs (readiness assessment tests) will be given throughout the semester.  The RATs will cover a given reading assignment, and will be taken individually and in groups.
 
V.    Exams / Final:      A midterm and a final exam will be given – the final exam will be comprehensive.

VI.   Class Participn:   A portion of the semester grade will be based on class participation.

VII.   Grading              The course grade will be determined according to the scale listed below:
                                   

W's, I's, and AU's

Withdrawal deadlines, and deadlines for switching from credit to audit, are listed in the Course Schedule.  No exceptions to these dates will be granted. A grade of incomplete will be issued only if, due to extenuating circumstances, the student has a small amount of work remaining to be completed at the end of the semester. The student must be passing the course at the time the "I" grade is given. Work must then be completed within the specified time frame, but not to exceed one year.

IX.  Disabilities:  Any student in this course who has a disability that my prevent him or her from fully demonstrating his or her abilities should contact us personally as soon as possible so we can discuss accommodations necessary to ensure full participation and facilitate your educational opportunities.

X.  Academic Honesty:  Students are required to abide by the policies set forth in the Student Code; copies of the Code are available from the Office of the Vice-President for Student Affairs. As for this class, any student who cheats on an exam or quiz will receive an "F" for the course. All acts of academic misconduct will be reported to the Dean in accordance with the Faculty Handbook, Section 13.