Student Handbook 2021

Statement on Student Use of Educational Materials All educational materials at SUNY College of Optometry, including those associated with instructional activity such as lecture capture recordings, electronic course material, course handouts, and any other course-related materials, are the property of the course instructor or the College, as described in the University policy1, and subject to copyright protection under federal law. SUNY College of Optometry students are granted permission to use these materials for their personal educational use only and may not make any of the material available to others without the express permission of the instructor or the College, as appropriate. Copyright infringement is against the law. Violations of this policy will be considered unethical and unprofessional behavior. Such violations are grounds for disciplinary action, program dismissal, and possible legal action. Faculty Responsibilities Prior to the commencement of all courses, the instructor of record (IOR) must provide a course syllabus, placed on an electronic course management system, (referred to below in its current form, as Moodle ) that includes the following: 1. Course title and description 2. Statement of goal(s) and learning objectives 3. Required and recommended readings (A copy of this listing should be sent to the library) 4. Statement of the grading policy including a listing of examinations with dates, criteria for the assignment of grades, and method for determination of the final grade 5. Course outline listing topics to be covered with the planned dates 6. Statement of attendance requirements 7. Instructor contact information including office hours http://system.suny.edu/academic-affairs/faculty/faculty-ownership/

All course syllabi must be posted on Moodle prior to the beginning of the term and communicated to the students on the first day of class.

IORs must include a list of all required readings and textbooks in the course syllabus and make it available prior to the beginning of the term. Required textbooks will be made available in the library reserves. A list of required texts, and any other materials for the course requiring time to acquire, should be provided to the Department Chairs and a compiled list of all required texts and materials will be provided to the students through the Office of Student Affairs in advance of the term for dissemination to the students.

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