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These may include WISPr 1.0 hotspots or encrypted hotspots using EAP-SIM, EAP-AKA, or other supported EAP methods. Windows will then automatically offload data traffic onto these hotspots when in range. You may want to do this in order to offload network traffic from your cellular data networks to land-line-based Wi-Fi locations.

A hotspot is a physical location where people may obtain Internet access, typically using Wi-Fi technology, via a wireless local-area network (WLAN) using a router connected to an Internet service provider. Public hotspots may be created by a business for use by customers, such as coffee shops or hotels. Conservation International was a pioneer in defining and promoting the concept of hotspots. In 1989, just one year after scientist Norman Myers wrote the paper that introduced the hotspots concept, Conservation International adopted the idea of protecting these incredible places as the guiding principle of our investments. Replace image img width and height values with the size required. Make sure the image is scaled properly. Use Constrain Proportions in your image editor to determine the exact sizes. Wireless hotspots are wireless access points, typically in public locations, that provide internet access to mobile devices such as your laptop or smartphone when you are away from the office or your home. Typical Wi-Fi hotspot venues include cafes, libraries, airports, and hotels.

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If you've ever wanted to create image maps for your web pages, you can do so in a variety of ways. One approach is to do so manually, though that could be quite time-consuming. A better way is to make use of software to help you, whether that's a standalone application or an option that's a part of a larger application.

An image map could be a simple as a grid with clickable hot spots or it could be as complicated as setting regions on a map, which would make use of multiple shapes. Each clickable section will then take you to a different web page.

For this article I'm going to make use of a couple of programs, one relatively inexpensive ($15.00) and the other, free. The programs I'm using are Mapedit and
CSS Image Map Generator.

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When you open Mapedit, you see the following screen, where you can add an image map to an existing web page or add hot spots to an existing image. In this case, we'll choose the open an image option.

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As you can see in this screen shot, I've made use of the polygon option and once I did so, it brought up the Object URL dialog which allows you to set the web page, target, and more. When you're satisfied with your settings, click on OK.

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For mapping an image, your options are: Rectangle, circle, polygon, magic wand and test and edit hotspots. If you make a mistake, clicking on the Esc key will delete the process. Of the drawing tools, I found the rectangle and polygon tools to be the best. The circle tool draws from a center position, so unless your area is near, or perfectly circular, I wouldn't recommend using it. The magic wand tool works, but it's really unpredictable and I recommend avoiding it.

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When you draw out a shape, you can make use of the test and edit hotspots tool to change the settings. To do so, click on the Test and Edit Hotspots tool, then click on the shape you want to edit. Note the change in the image, allowing you to edit the points around the image.

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If you want to change any of the Objet URL settings, right-click on the image and this brings up the dialog box you see above.

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Next, click on the Properties heading. This brings up the Object URL dialog box again and you can edit the settings.

When you've finshed your map, save the file. Here's the resulting code:

HTML fragment showing only the elements
relevant to your imagemap: img, map, area, and
/map. Copy and paste the entire map…/map block
into the body of your page. Copy and paste the provided
img element, OR set a usemap attribute as shown on your own
img element.

In Mapedit you're given up to 100 saving options before you have to buy the software Overall, Mapedit is an easy program to use and will probably do the trick, but if you want more detailed mapping, I recommend Adobe Dreamweaver for that.

Here's one more example, using CSS Image Map Generator, a free web based program. The first step is to upload the image, then switch to the Visual Editor tab, which allows you to add hotspsots to your layout. Note that this tool only allows you add rectangles, so it's not as flexible as some of the other programs.

After adding your hotspots you can check out your hotspots with the the Preview tab, which will show the hotspots. Whatever you do, don't click on it or it will take you to your destination and when you return, to the program, all of your settings will be wiped out and you'll have to start over.

When you're satisfied with your changes, click on the Generated Code tab and copy the code.

That's it.

Standalone Image Map Generator Programs

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• Mapedit. With this application you open a page, then draw rectangles, polygons, etc. Zooming tools makes it easier to work with large images. This program is $15.00 and you can try it free for 30 days. I allows you to add an image map to an already existing web page or to work with an image and create an image map.

In the section below are three paid programs which allow you to create image maps as part of the user interface.

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• Adobe Photoshop. In Adobe Photoshop you can cut an image apart using slices. As with other programs you can assign different URL's to each slice. Photoshop saves each slice as a separate file and generates the HTML or CSS necessary to display the image.

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• Corel PHOTO-PAINT X6. In previous articles I've made use of the image slicing feature in PHOTO-PAINT, which allows you to cut up an image into sections. These sections can then be used as hot spots that link to other pages. In the screen shot above, auto slice has been enabled, which sliced the page into sections that you can edit later.

Each slice can be individually named with a URL, target, compression format and more. This program makes use of images, HTML and JavaScript, but no CSS.

• Adobe Dreamweaver CS6. Here's more information about how to create image maps.

Conclusion.

As you can see, there are many options for creating image maps. If you need something simple you can go that way or make use of some of the paid programs, such as Photoshop or Dreamweaver which will give you more options and flexibility.

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GEOG 480 Syllabus, Spring 2021

Welcome to Exploring Imagery and Elevation Data in GIS Applications

This syllabus is divided into several sections. It is essential that you read the entire document as well as the material covered in the Orientation. Together, these serve the role of our course 'contract.'

Instructors

NOTE: I will read and respond to email and discussion forums at least once per day, seven days per week.

Spring-1 2021 (Jan - March)

Karen Schuckman

Assistant Teaching Professor
Department of Geography
Penn State University

• Email: kschuckman@psu.edu

Spring-2 2021 (Feb - May)

Bradley Doorn

Program Scientist/Manager
Water Resources and Agriculture Program
NASA/Earth Science Division
Washington, D.C.

• Email: bxd84@psu.edu

Course Overview

GEOG 480 - EXPLORING IMAGERY AND ELEVATION DATA IN GIS APPLICATIONS: An introductory level course focusing on the use of remotely sensed imagery and elevation data in GIS applications. Students enrolling in Geog 480 should have a solid conceptual foundation in geospatial information science and technology (equivalent to Geog 482 and Geog 483). Geog 480 is appropriate for those who are already working in the geospatial profession and wish to use imagery and elevation data in visualization and spatial analysis.

Prerequisites: Geog 482 or equivalent professional experience.

The course is specifically designed for adult professionals and is offered exclusively through the World Campus and the John A. Dutton e-Education Institute of the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences. Geog 480 is the first required course in the Graduate Certificate in Remote Sensing and Earth Observation. Geography 480 also fulfills a remote sensing requirement for the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in GEOINT Applications and can be used as an elective in the Certificate of Geographic Information Systems, Master of Professional Studies in Homeland Security - Geospatial Intelligence Option or the Master of Geographic Information Systems.

Students who register in the course for credit will complete eight lessons with corresponding hands-on assignments, online discussions, and a final project. Throughout the course, students confront realistic problem scenarios that incorporate such skills and concepts as the definition of data needs, metadata content standards, data formats and types, and analysis methods.

What will be expected of you?

Our 3-credit online courses normally require a minimum of 12-15 hours of independent student activity per week. The actual time is very dependent on the student's background, computing resources, and familiarity with Esri software, and may require more than 15 hours per week in some cases. You are not required to attend any lectures or meetings; however, your instructor may choose to host optional webinar discussions using Adobe Connect. Attendance in live discussions is not mandatory and does not explicitly count toward your grade; however, most students report that they find the webinars to be a valuable part of their learning experience. If the instructor is planning to hold live discussions, he/she will conduct a poll during the orientation week to determine a meeting time that works best for the largest number of students. Access to and use of Adobe Connect is covered later in this Orientation.

Lessons include textbook reading assignments, objective quizzes on the reading material, hands-on lab activities, and peer-to-peer discussions. The first few days of each lesson should be devoted to reading the online and textbook material, using any self-assessment tools provided with each lesson to help master technical vocabulary and concepts. At the start of each lesson week, you should preview the written instructions for the lab exercise. The final days of each lesson week should be devoted to performing the lab exercise, submitting the lab deliverable for grading, asking questions or commenting on your lab experiences in the online discussion forum, and completing the lesson reading quiz.

You should get in the habit of checking course email and discussion forums on a daily basis. That is where students and instructors share comments, pose questions, and suggest answers. With only occasional exceptions, instructors check email and forums six days per week and will try to respond to your questions and concerns within 24 hours.

For a more detailed look at what will be covered in each lesson, please refer to the course content that is part of this syllabus (see 'Course Schedule'). Specific due dates for assignments and activities are posted within the online course management system for registered students.

Course Objectives

Students who excel in this course are able to:

• describe the basic principles of image and elevation data acquisition;
• summarize the basic operational characteristics of commercial imaging systems;
• critically assess the strengths and weaknesses of optical imaging instruments and platforms for a broad range of application scenarios;
• perform orthorectification of digital imagery;
• perform simple image enhancement, image interpretation, and automated analysis using digital optical imagery;
• perform simple terrain analysis using digital elevation/terrain models;
• describe the quantitative methods and industry standards for geometric accuracy assessment of imagery and elevation data products;
• describe the qualitative methods and industry standards for quality assurance and quality control of imagery and elevation data products;
• use acquired knowledge and critical thinking skills to create visualizations and perform analysis of imagery, elevation, and supplemental vector data in GIS.

Required Course Materials

In order to take this course, you need to have the required course materials and an active Penn State Access Account user ID and password (used to access the online course resources). All (other) materials needed for this course are presented online through our course website and in Canvas. In order to access the online materials, you need to have an active Penn State Access Account user ID and password (used to access the online course resources). If you have any questions about obtaining or activating your Penn State Access Account, please contact the Outreach Helpdesk.

Required Textbooks

There are two required textbooks for this course. NOTE: Please acquire the specified editions. Earlier editions will not suffice for this course.

1. Campbell, James B. 2011. Introduction to Remote Sensing, 5th edition. New York. The Guilford Press. ISBN 978-1609181765. This text can be purchased on Amazon.com in Hardcover or as a Kindle eBook. E-Book Option: An online version of this text is available at no cost as a Penn State Library E-Book. You can access the E-Book through the Library Resources link on the course navigation in Canvas. You may choose to use the E-Book as an alternative to purchasing a physical copy of the text, however, the number of pages that can be read or printed is limited, so we recommend that you purchase a hard copy and use the electronic version for quick searches. For questions or issues, you can contact the University Libraries Reserve Help.
2. Maune, D. F. and Nayegandhi, A, ed. 2018. Digital Elevation Model Technologies and Applications: The DEM Users Manual, 3rd edition. Bethesda, MD. American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing. ISBN 1-57083-102-5. This book can be purchased in hardcopy directly from ASPRS, the Imaging & Geospatial Information Society with a discount for ASPRS members and students. It can also be purchased from Amazon in Kindle format only, with no discount.

The Kindle reader application can be downloaded for free from Amazon.com.

Supplemental References (No Purchase Necessary)

Additional readings may be provided electronically through the course management system and Penn State library services. These readings may include but are not limited to, the following sources.

• Congalton, R. and K. Green. 2009. Assessing the Accuracy of Remotely Sensed Data. 2nd edition. CRC Press. ISBN 978-1-4200-5512-2.
• Jensen, J. R., Remote Sensing of the Environment, 2nd edition. 2007. Upper Saddle River, NJ, Pearson Prentice Hall. ISBN 0131889508.
• McGlone, J. C., ed. 2004. Manual of Photogrammetry, 5th edition. Bethesda, Md.: American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing. ISBN 1-57083-071-1.
• Wolf, P. and B. Dewitt. 2000. Elements of Photogrammetry, 3rd edition. Boston. McGraw-Hill. ISBN 0-07-292454-3.
• Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote Sensing, American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing.

Assistance with textbooks
Penn State honors and values the socioeconomic diversity of our students. If you require assistance with the costs of textbooks for this course, please visit the Office of Student Care and Advocacy at 120 Boucke Building or call 814-863-4926.

For additional needs, related to socioeconomic status, please visit Project Cahir.

Required Software

Be sure to read the Technical Requirements section at the end of the syllabus for minimum system requirements. These are more stringent than the general Program Technical Requirements. You will also need an administrator-level password for your computer in order to properly install the course software.

1. ArcGIS Pro and ArcMap, Esri
   All students in the Online Geospatial Program receive a student license of Esri software. Licenses will be issued during the first week of class for those students who do not already have one. Students with existing licenses may be asked to upgrade to a newer service pack or version. Instructions for downloading, installing, and updating software are provided in Lesson 0 - Orientation.
2. 7-Zip (or similar)
   You will need a file utility capable of unzipping .zip and .tar.gz files. 7-Zip can be downloaded for free from www.7zip.org.
3. Screen Capture Utility
   Students are free to use any screen capture software of their choosing. Examples are SnagIt (paid), Jing (free), CaptureWiz (paid) or the Windows Snipping Tool. The software should allow capturing selected portions and single windows on the desktop.

Supplemental Software Tutorials

Registered students have access to the Esri Academy free-of-charge. These courses are available for students who wish to review or enhance their ArcGIS skills in preparation for or during the course. Several Virtual Campus courses will be assigned as part of the weekly lab activities.

Using Penn State Library Resources

Many of Penn State's library resources can be utilized from a distance. Through the Library Resources and Services for World Campus and Distance Education site, you can...

• access electronic databases, and even full-text articles, from the LIAS Fast Track;
• borrow materials and have them delivered to your doorstep...or even your desktop;
• access materials that your instructor has put on Electronic Reserve;
• talk to reference librarians in real-time using the 'Virtual Reference Service';
• ...and much more.

NOTE: You must be registered with the University Libraries in order to take full advantage of the Libraries' resources and services. Registration and services are free.

Assignments and Grading

Students earn grades that reflect the extent to which they achieve the learning objectives listed above. Opportunities to demonstrate learning include:

• Online quizzes (16% of final grade)
• Lab activities and discussion (64% of final grade)
• Final project (20% of final grade)

Lesson weeks begin on Wednesdays. All deliverables for a lesson are due at the end of the lesson week, at 11:59 PM Eastern on Tuesday. Students who will be unable to meet the deadline for a given week must contact the instructor at least 24 hours prior to the deadline to request an extension.

The final grading scale is shown below.

Grading Breakdown

Grading Scale	Percentage	Points
A	93% and above	465 points and above
A-	90% - 92.9%	450 - 464 points
B+	88% - 89.9%	440 - 449 points
B	83% - 87.9%	415 - 439 points
B-	80% - 82.9%	400 - 414 points
C+	78% - 79.9%	390 - 399 points
C	70% - 77.9%	350 - 389 points
D	60.0 - 69.9%	300 - 349 points
F	59.9% and below	299 points and below

Class participation will be considered in grading for those whose final course grade is close to the next letter grade. You can keep track of your progress throughout the semester in the online course management systems. Concerns about scores on an assignment or overall grades should be communicated to the instructor in a timely manner so that there is time to consider possible remedies before the lesson or course ends.

GEOG 480 Course Schedule

GEOG 480 Printable Schedule

Below you will find a summary of the lessons and learning activities for this course. Due dates for a given semester can be found in the course management system.

Lesson 0: Orientation

Date:	Week 1
Objectives:	After completing the orientation you should be able to: navigate between this course text and the online course management system; articulate your expectations about how and what you will learn in your online course; understand how and what instructors expect you to learn in your online course; locate key information about the course, including assignments, due dates, technical information, places to get help, and course policies; locate detailed information about course policies, including academic integrity and accommodations for disabilities; communicate with instructors and fellow students using a variety of online tools.
Readings:	Lesson 0 Orientation Material
Assignments:	Complete the Orientation Survey (5 points). Post a Personal Introduction (5 points). Complete Lesson 0 Lab1 and Lab 2 (25 points).

Lesson 1: Introduction to Remote Sensing

Date:	Week 2
Objectives:	After completing this lesson you should be able to: describe key milestones in the historical development of remote sensing; describe fundamental principles of electromagnetic radiation that are the basis for remote sensing; summarize the tole of remote sensing as a fundamental element of GIS analysis.
Readings:	Campbell (2011) Introduction to Remote Sensing, 5th Edition. Chapter 1 - History and Scope of Remote Sensing Campbell (2011) Introduction to Remote Sensing, 5th Edition. Chapter 2 - Electromagnetic Radiation
Assignments:	Complete the Lesson 1 Reading Quiz (10 points). Complete the Lesson 1 Lab Activity (30 points). Post to the Lesson 1 Graded Discussion (5 points).

Lesson 2: Sensors, Platforms, and Georeferencing

Date:	Week 3
Objectives:	After completing this lesson you should be able to: describe various types of remote sensing instruments used to create base map imagery and elevation data, including film cameras, digital multispectral and hyperspectral sensors, lidar, and radar; describe common platforms for deployment of sensors, including fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircrafts, satellites, and ground-based vehicles; identify appropriate sensor/platform combinations for a variety of geospatial applications; describe technologies and methods used to georeference remotely sensed data; explain the difference between a datum, coordinate system, and map projection; identify primary coordinate systems used for imagery and elevation data in the conterminous United States; identify metadata fields that describe georeferencing in a variety of image and elevation data sets acquired from public domain sources; import imagery and elevation data into ArcGIS in the correct geographic location, identifying and compensating for missing or incorrect information in the provided metadata.
Readings:	Campbell (2011) Introduction to Remote Sensing, 5th Edition. Chapter 3 - Mapping Cameras Campbell (2011) Introduction to Remote Sensing, 5th Edition. Chapter 6 - Land Observation Satellites
Assignments:	Complete the Lesson 2 Reading Quiz (10 points). Complete the Lesson 2 Lab Activity (35 points).

Lesson 3: Production of Digital Image Base Maps

Date:	Week 4
Objectives:	After completing this lesson you should be able to: describe the basic photogrammetric concepts used in orthorectification of imagery; explain the difference between simple georeferencing and rigorous orthorectification; perform both simple georeferencing and rigorous orthorectification of both airborne and satellite imagery; use web-based tools to locate and download remotely sensed imagery; identify common image data formats and perform conversions from one format to another; overlay imagery data with vector data layer to prepare for visualization and analysis.
Readings:	Campbell (2011) Introduction to Remote Sensing, 5th Edition. Chapter 5 - Image Interpretation Maune and Nayegandhi (2018) Digital Elevation Model Technologies and Applications: The DEM Users Manual, 3rd Edition. Chapter 6 - Photogrammetry, pp. 136-142
Assignments:	Complete the Lesson 3 Reading Quiz (10 points). Complete the Lesson 3 Lab Activity (35 points).

Lesson 4: Production of Digital Terrain Models

Date:	Week 5
Objectives:	After completing this lesson you should be able to: describe the basic photogrammetric concepts used in creation of digital elevation models; explain the characteristics of, and processing methods used to produce, digital elevation models, digital terrain models, digital surface models, and topographic contours; discuss the strengths and weaknesses of various types of terrain representation in GIS analysis and applications; identify common artifacts and anomalies that occur in elevation data and methods used to correct them; identify common elevation data formats and perform conversions from one format to another; overlay elevation data with imagery and vector data to prepare for visualization and analysis.
Readings:	Maune and Nayegandhi (2018) Digital Elevation Model Technologies and Applications: The DEM Users Manual, 3rd Edition. Chapter 1 - Introduction to Digital Elevation Models Maune and Nayegandhi (2018) Digital Elevation Model Technologies and Applications: The DEM Users Manual, 3rd Edition. Chapter 4 - The National Elevation Dataset Maune and Nayegandhi (2018) Digital Elevation Model Technologies and Applications: The DEM Users Manual, 3rd Edition. Chapter 5 - The 3D Elevation Program
Assignments:	Complete the Lesson 4 Reading Quiz (10 points). Complete the Lesson 4 Lab Activity (35 points).

Lesson 5: Management of Imagery and Elevation Data

Date:	Week 6
Objectives:	After completing this lesson you should be able to: describe methods used to store and manage large image data and terrain data sets for multiple, distributed users; discover, download, and import a variety of imagery and elevation datasets from federal, state, and local public domain sources; discuss the strengths and limitations of web-services vs. local hosting for both imagery and elevation datasets.
Readings:	Managing Imagery(link is external). A video seminar from Esri. Last accessed 2019.05.02.
Assignments:	Complete the Lesson 5 Reading Quiz (10 points). Complete the Lesson 5 Lab Activity (35 points).

Lesson 6: Validation of Imagery and Elevation Data

Date:	Week 7
Objectives:	After completing this lesson you should be able to: describe and compare various federal and state standards for imagery and elevation data; compute a quantitative accuracy assessment in accordance with FGDC standards; perform visual quality assessment for both imagery and elevation data.
Readings:	Congalton and Green, (2009) Assessing the Accuracy of Remotely Sensed Data, 3rd edition. Chapters 1 - 4. Maune and Nayegandhi (2018) Digital Elevation Model Technologies and Applications: The DEM Users Manual, 3rd Edition. Chapter 3 - Accuracy Standards
Assignments:	Complete the Lesson 6 Reading Quiz (10 points). Complete the Lesson 6 Lab Activity (35 points).

Lesson 7: Basic Concepts of Image Analysis

Date:	Week 8
Objectives:	After completing this lesson you should be able to: describe and perform image enhancement techniques to improve interpretability of imagery; describe common image interpretation tasks; describe eight elements of image interpretation; perform simple supervised and unsupervised classification using automated methods.
Readings:	Campbell (2011) Introduction to Remote Sensing, 5th Edition. Chapter 10 - Image Resolution Campbell (2011) Introduction to Remote Sensing, 5th Edition. Chapter 12 - Image Classification, Sections 12.1 - 12.5, pages 335 - 367 Campbell (2011) Introduction to Remote Sensing, 5th Edition. Chapter 20 - Land Use and Land Cover
Assignments:	Complete the Lesson 7 Reading Quiz (10 points). Complete the Lesson 7 Lab Activity (35 points).

Lesson 8: Terrain Modeling and Analysis

Date:	Week 9
Objectives:	After completing this lesson you should be able to: use both imagery and terrain data to create 3D visualization; perform a simple slope and aspect analysis; perform a simple flood inundation analysis; perform a simple line-of-sight analysis.
Readings:	Maune and Nayegandhi (2018) Digital Elevation Model Technologies and Applications: The DEM Users Manual, 3rd Edition. Chapter 13 - DEM User Applications Maune and Nayegandhi (2018) Digital Elevation Model Technologies and Applications: The DEM Users Manual, 3rd Edition. Chapter 14 - DEM User Requirements
Assignments:	Complete the Lesson 8 Reading Quiz (10 points). Complete the Lesson 8 Lab Activity (40 points).

Final Project: Problem Solving with Imagery and Elevation Data

Date:	Week 10
Objectives:	By the end of the final project, you should be able to: use imagery, elevation data, and supplemental vector data for visualization and analysis related to the scenario.
Readings:	There are no required readings for this project.
Assignments:	Submit Final Project Report (100 points).

Course Policies

Technical Requirements

Please review the Technical Requirements in the Course Orientation

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Citation and Reference Style

Use of Software

In this course, you are provided with access to both software and data. Under no circumstances should you use either the software or the data for purposes other than this course without written permission from the instructor.

Internet Connection

Access to a reliable Internet connection is required for this course. A problem with your Internet access may not be used as an excuse for late, missing, or incomplete coursework. If you experience problems with your Internet connection while working on this course, it is your responsibility to find an alternative Internet access point, such as a public library or Wi-Fi ® hotspot.

Mixed Content

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Equations

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For example, uploading completed labs, homework, or other assignments to any study site constitutes a violation of this policy.

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Counseling and Psychological Services at University Park (CAPS): 814-863-0395
Counseling Services at Commonwealth Campuses
Penn State Crisis Line (24 hours/7 days/week): 877-229-6400
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Veterans and currently serving military personnel and/or spouses with unique circumstances (e.g., upcoming deployments, drill/duty requirements, disabilities, VA appointments, etc.) are welcome and encouraged to communicate these, in advance if possible, to the instructor in the case that special arrangements need to be made.

Connect Online with Caution

Penn State is committed to educational access for all. Our students come from all walks of life and have diverse life experiences. As with any other online community, the lack of physical interaction in an online classroom can create a false sense of anonymity and security. While one can make new friends online, digital relationships can also be misleading. Good judgment and decision making are critical when choosing to disclose personal information to others whom you do not know.

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Deferred Grades

If you are prevented from completing this course within the prescribed amount of time for reasons that are beyond your control, it is possible to have the grade deferred with the concurrence of the instructor, following Penn State Deferred Grade Policy 48-40. To seek a deferred grade, you must submit a written request (by e-mail or U.S. post) to the instructor describing the reason(s) for the request. Non-emergency permission for filing a deferred grade must be requested before the beginning of the final examination period. It is up to the instructor to determine whether or not you will be permitted to receive a deferred grade. If permission is granted, you will work with the instructor to establish a communication plan and a clear schedule for completion within policy. If for any reason, the coursework for the deferred grade is not complete by the assigned time, a grade of 'F' will be automatically entered on your transcript.

Attendance

This course will be conducted entirely online. There will be no set class meeting times, but you will be required to complete weekly assignments with specific due dates. Many of the assignments are open for multiple days, so it is your responsibility to complete the work early if you plan to travel or participate in national holidays, religious observances or University approved activities.

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If you need to request an exception due to a personal or medical emergency, contact the instructor directly as soon as you are able. Such requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Respect

Penn State is “committed to creating an educational environment which is free from intolerance directed toward individuals or groups and strives to create and maintain an environment that fosters respect for others” as stated in Policy AD29 Statement on Intolerance. All members of this class are expected to contribute to a respectful, welcoming, and inclusive environment and to interact with civility.

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Mandated Reporting Statement

Penn State’s policies require me, as a faculty member, to share information about incidents of sex-based discrimination and harassment (discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation) with Penn State’s Title IX coordinator or deputy coordinators, regardless of whether the incidents are stated to me in person or shared by students as part of their coursework. For more information regarding the University's policies and procedures for responding to reports of sexual or gender-based harassment or misconduct, please visit Penn State's Office of Sexual Misconduct Prevention & Response website.

Additionally, I am required to make a report on any reasonable suspicion of child abuse in accordance with the Pennsylvania Child Protective Services Law.

Disclaimer

Please note that the specifics of this Course Syllabus can be changed at any time, and you will be responsible for abiding by any such changes. All changes will be communicated with you via e-mail, course announcement and/or course discussion forum.