Assessments/Grades
On what day/time is our in-person class final exam?
Tuesday, Dec. 8th @ 10a
What day/time is the last day of in-person class?
Thursday, Dec. 3rd at 11am
YES. YES and YES.
Do I need to request permission to submit an assignment after the due date?
No, all late work will be accepted up to 5:30p on the last day of the course.
Is the use of AI-generated work accepted in this course?
No. It can be used to generate IDEAS, but may not be used for cut and paste written work. **READ the AI section in the syllabus.
The online final is available from Monday, Dec. 7th @ 6am until Friday, Dec. 11th at 5:30pm
What is the last day/time of the COURSE?
Friday, Dec. 11th @ 530p
What kind of citation format is accepted?
Any recognized, standard academic citation format is acceptable.
Do I need to let my professor know if I am going to miss class?
If you would like attendance points for an excused absence, Yes.
If the professor suspects the use of AI-generated text in your work, what happens?
The professor will require a proctored examination of your understanding of the material and you may lose the points associated with the assignment.
How much penalty is assigned to late-submitted work?
Up to 50% can be docked, at the instructor's discretion.
If there is a discrepancy between a due date in the written syllabus and a due date in D2L, which one will take precedence?
If I paste a link to a resource I've used is that an acceptable citation?
NO. A link, alone, is not an acceptable citation format. All required citation information must be included with the link for it to be acknowledged in grading tabulation.
What constitutes an excused absence?
A CMU-certified medical documented absence. A CMU-certified sports absence.
Where can I find the four films we are going to watch for this course?
Film links are available in Course Announcements, available in the Tomlinson library, available at the Mesa County Library, and may also be watched in class.
Does D2L portray an accurate representation of my exact grade at any time in the semester?
No. D2L is often highly inaccurate if you are missing any assignment submissions or if an assignment has not been graded.
I can watch a video of a concert this semester to complete the requirements of the Concert Review essay due at the end of the semester.
NO. I must attend two LIVE concerts in-person this semester, one of a "classical" nature and one of any other kind of music (my choice.)
Can I use my textbook as a resource while taking my online quizzes?
Yes, the professor encourages "open-book" quizzes-- open the online textbook in one tab, and the online quiz in another tab and "toggle" back and forth between the two tabs while taking the quizzes.
What is the best way to communication with my professor?
Dr. Rusthoi prefers email, however text also works. In-person, before or after class also works, however, Dr. Rusthoi will then ask you to email her about the discussion.
If I've gotten behind in class, what should I do?
Communicate with the Professor, start working on the current week's assignments, catch up on prior assignments as soon as I can.
In order to successfully pass this course, I can just do the assignments in D2L and skip the chapter quizzes on the Norton textbook site.
No. In order to earn enough points to pass this course, you must do the 62 chapter quizzes linked in your course D2L shell to the Norton textbook.
I waited too long, and now I can't find any live concerts to attend to use for my final essay. Is it my professor's responsibility to find me a concert?
No. You can refer to your syllabus for last-minute ideas to find a concert that will be acceptable for your essay.
Dr. Rusthoi or "Dr. K"
How many hours should I expect to spend per week on homework in this course?
The state requires a 3 credit undergraduate course like Music Appreciation to assign 2 hours PER CREDIT (6 hours total) per student of classwork each week. Thus, outside of class time, each student should expect ~3.5 to 4 hours of homework each week.
Bonus question: What is your Professor's favorite musical artist?
David Bowie