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1. Link to official course syllabus. Other information and class rules are given below.

2. Textbooks: Elements of Electromagnetics, Seventh Edition, M.N.O. Sadiku, Oxford University Press, Ch. 1-8, Ch. 11.
   Mathematical Handbook of Formulas and Tables, Schaum's Outlines, McGraw Hill (optional).

3. Note: The grading scheme and syllabus are subject to change.

4. Email: I will use your WSU email when officially communicating with the entire class so be sure to check it on a regular basis. Your TA and I will also use Piazza to communicate with you.

5. LAPTOPS AND CELL PHONES MAY NOT BE USED IN CLASS. PUT THEM AWAY.

6. Homework: In general, homework will be assigned each Wednesday and will be due the following Wednesday at the beginning of class. Late homework will not be accepted. Period. Solutions will be posted online shortly after the homework has been collected.

7. Piazza Forum: This semester we will be using Piazza for class discussions. If you have an urgent question, post it on Piazza to get the fastest help from your classmates, your TA, or me. To encourage interaction on the Piazza Forum (link also on left), I will post homework hints, some answers to homework problems, and any necessary corrections to problems on Piazza. If you have any problems or feedback for the developers, email team@piazza.com.

8. Exams: Information on exams (when, where, what, review sessions, solutions) is posted under the Exams link to the left. Exams must be taken at the scheduled time. The final exam has two parts. Part 1 of the final will be a regular exam that covers magnetostatics. Part 2 of the final will be comprehensive and will not involve problem solving. It will include multiple choice, true/false, fill-in, identification, conversion, and matching problems. Also, you'll need to know Maxwell's four equations for static fields. It will consist of up to 75 questions each worth 1 point. The best way to study for Part 2 is to pay attention in class the entire semester. I give hints in lectures a lot. If you are caught copying from or sharing with others on any exam, you will immediately fail the course and a report will be filed with the Office of Student Conduct. Just don't do it!

9. Pop Quizzes: We will have pop quizzes often (almost every week). These quizzes will be easy if you're keeping up with the material. Depending on how many quizzes are given and how hard the class is working, one quiz score might be dropped.

10. Blackboard: Exam, HW, and quiz scores will be posted on Blackboard so you can check to make sure they're correct. You should visit Blackboard often, and let me know within one week after a score has been posted if you discover it is incorrect.

11. Another Note: Sunglasses and/or headcoverings may not be worn during exams.

12. Prerequisites: The prerequisites for this course are Math 315, Physics 202, EE 261, and EE 262 (EE 262 can be a co-requisite) or their equivalents, with a grade of C or better. In addition, you must be an EECS major or minor although exceptions will be made. If you do not satisfy the prerequisites, you must contact me and get permission to take the course. If you don't contact me and I discover later that you haven't met the prerequisites, you will fail this course.

13. Problem Solving Session (PSS): We will have an optional problem solving session (PSS) every Tuesday (unless notified otherwise) from 12:10 to 1:00 pm in Sloan 163. This session is meant to give you an opportunity to receive help with any problems you're having with material in the class, either concepts or homework. No new material will be presented.

14. Basic Competency Test (BCT): You must score 100% on a basic competency test (BCT) of math skills which will be similar to the quiz distributed the first day of class (but you don't need to worry about the "del" problems). Once you've passed it, you don't need to take it again. Anyone who doesn't pass can withdraw from the course without it showing on their transcript. The deadline for this is Tuesday, Feb. 11th. Pass the BCT as soon as you can to help reduce stress and to maximize the benefit of reviewing the material. Don't take it if you haven't reviewed because it's just a waste of time. On the other hand, you'd best not wait until the 3rd week to take it for the first time. There are seven opportunities to take the BCT starting Thursday, Jan. 16th and ending Thursday, Feb. 6th. Sample BCTs are posted on the Exams page.

15. Behavior: Chronic tardiness and excessive talking will not be tolerated. Disruptive behavior can result in expulsion from the class. Cell phones and other electronic devices must be turned off during class—i.e., no texting or listening to music. In other words, be courteous to your classmates.

16. Academic Dishonesty: Cheating will not be tolerated. You may collaborate with your classmates on the homework, but collaboration does not mean copying. If you are unsure whether a particular act constitutes cheating, it is your responsibility to find out by asking me. Ignorance is not a valid excuse. Cheating can result in a failing grade or even more dire consequences.

17. Students with Disabilities: Reasonable accommodations are available for students with a documented disability. If you have a disability and may need accommodations to fully participate in this class, please visit the Access Center (Washington Building 217) to schedule an appointment with an Access Advisor. All accommodations MUST be approved through the Access Center.

18. Campus safety plan: Classroom and campus safety are of paramount importance at Washington State University and are the shared responsibility of the entire campus population. WSU urges students to follow the "Alert, Assess, Act" protocol for all types of emergencies and the Run, Hide, Fight response for an active shooter incident. Remain ALERT (through direct observation or emergency notification), ASSESS your specific situation, and ACT in the most appropriate way to assure your own safety (and the safety of others if you are able).

    Please sign up for emergency alerts on your account at myWSU. For more information on this subject, campus safety, and related topics, please view the FBI's Run, Hide, Fight video and visit the WSU safety portal.

19. Lauren's Promise: I will listen and believe you if someone is threatening you.

    Lauren McCluskey, a 21-year-old honors student athlete, was murdered on Oct. 22, 2018, on the University of Utah campus by a man she briefly dated. We must all take actions to ensure that this never happens again.

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    WSU Police officers will treat victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking with respect and dignity. Confidentiality is of the utmost importance, and WSU Police will assist by providing resources to victims. In addition to its law enforcement efforts regarding sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking, WSU Police refer victims to the appropriate university and/or local community counseling and other resources devoted to assisting victims.

    Advocates help survivors determine their own needs in regards to their physical and emotional health, reporting options, and academic concerns. They connect survivors to campus and community services, and provide accompaniment to important appointments (court, hospital, and police) and support throughout the process. WSUPD can also connect you with advocacy services, if desired. The local advocacy group is Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse, whose services are free, immediate, and confidential.

    Other confidential resources include WSU Counseling and Psychological Services. If you would like to speak with a counselor after business hours, WSUPD can contact the on-call counselor and have them call you directly, or a crisis telephone number is provided. Information shared with the counselor will not be provided to WSUPD without expressed permission from you.

    WSU Counseling and Psychological Services 509.335.2159 (crisis services line)