Assignments and examinations

Do not:

• Use inappropriate citations on written assignments
• Share assignment answers (avoid excessive collaboration)
• Submit same material for more than one assignment/course

Any of the above activities is deemed an academic offense and will be penalized as follows:

• The assignment in question will be given a mark of zero.
• A letter, signed by the Instructor and student, outlining the offense and grade change will be forwarded to the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies, Faculty of Science who will decide if additional penalties need to be be applied.
• Copies of this letter will be placed in the student’s file.

Second infractions or more serious offenses (e.g. fraudulent use of medical certificates or any cheating on exams or tests) will incur further penalties and be handled on an individual basis by the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies, Faculty of Science. For details, refer to regulations for academic discipline.