UCC/UGC/ECCC
Proposal for New Course
Please attach proposed Syllabus in approved university format.
1. Course subject and number: ANT 411
2. Units:
See upper and lower division undergraduate course definitions.
3. College:
SBS
4. Academic Unit:
3
Anthropology
5. Student Learning Outcomes of the new course. (Resources & Examples for Developing Course Learning
Outcomes)
At the end of this course, successful students will be able to:
 Identify individual bones and fragments of bones in the animal skeleton
 Identify animal taxa represented by a specific bone or fragment thereof
 Understand the paleoecological implications of the presence of animals in sites
 Describe and identify taphonomic signatures on bones created by non-humans
 Describe and identify human-created modifications on bones, such as cut marks and breaks
 Collect quantitative data to formulate interpretation of human behavior
 Trace changes in human decision-making about animals as food and resources in sites
 Compare and contrast bone assemblages to further understand human behaviors
6. Justification for new course, including how the course contributes to degree program outcomes,
or other university requirements / student learning outcomes. (Resources, Examples & Tools for Developing
Effective Program Student Learning Outcomes).
ANT 411 provides critical skills for archaeology and biological anthropology students. Faunal analysis
has been offered at the graduate level, but undergraduate participation has been very low. As part of
the realignment with the Department of Anthropology’s learning objectives, zooarchaeology has been
redesigned to better meet the needs of undergraduates while preserving the opportunity for graduate
students to develop and refine their skills in faunal analysis. As soon as ANT 411 is approved, the
graduate-level faunal analysis course will be furloughed.
7. Effective BEGINNING of what term and year?
See effective dates calendar.
Fall 2015
8. Long course title: ZOOARCHAEOLOGY
(max 100 characters including spaces)
9. Short course title: ZOOARCHAEOLOGY
(max. 30 characters including spaces)
10. Catalog course description (max. 60 words, excluding requisites):
Effective Fall 2012
ANT 411 provides hands-on practical experiences with animal bone identification, summary and
quantification of faunal data, and in-depth study of the theories and methods used in zooarchaeology.
Students will ascertain how faunal remains assist with reconstruction and analysis of human
behaviors throughout time and explore the relationships between humans and animals
archaeologically.
11. Will this course be part of any plan (major, minor or certificate) or sub plan (emphasis)?
Yes
If yes, include the appropriate plan proposal.
Anthropology; B.A.
No
12. Does this course duplicate content of existing courses?
Yes
No
If yes, list the courses with duplicate material. If the duplication is greater than 20%, explain why
NAU should establish this course.
13. Will this course impact any other academic unit’s enrollment or plan(s)?
Yes
No
If yes, describe the impact. If applicable, include evidence of notification to and/or response from
each impacted academic unit
14. Grading option:
Letter grade
Pass/Fail
Both
15. Co-convened with:
14a. UGC approval date*:
(For example: ESE 450 and ESE 550) See co-convening policy.
*Must be approved by UGC before UCC submission, and both course syllabi must be presented.
16. Cross-listed with:
(For example: ES 450 and DIS 450) See cross listing policy.
Please submit a single cross-listed syllabus that will be used for all cross-listed courses.
17. May course be repeated for additional units?
16a. If yes, maximum units allowed?
16b. If yes, may course be repeated for additional units in the same term?
Yes
No
Yes
No
18. Prerequisites:
ANT 104 or ANT 250
If prerequisites, include the rationale for the prerequisites.
ANT 411 is a specialized and in-depth course concerning zooarchaeological method and
theory. This course requires students have prior knowledge of archaeological methods and
have had a basic introduction to faunal analysis, which ANT 104 or ANT 250 provides.
19. Co requisites:
If co requisites, include the rationale for the co requisites.
20. Does this course include combined lecture and lab components?
Yes
If yes, include the units specific to each component in the course description above.
Effective Fall 2012
No
21. Names of the current faculty qualified to teach this course:
Chrissina Burke, Ph.D. and
Francis Smiley, Ph.D.
22. Classes scheduled before the regular term begins and/or after the regular term ends may require
additional action. Review “see description” and “see impacts” for “Classes Starting/Ending
Outside Regular Term” under the heading “Forms”
http://nau.edu/Registrar/Faculty-Resources/Schedule-of-Classes-Maintenance/.
Do you anticipate this course will be scheduled outside the regular term?
Yes
No
Answer 22-23 for UCC/ECCC only:
23. Is this course being proposed for Liberal Studies designation?
If yes, include a Liberal Studies proposal and syllabus with this proposal.
Yes
24. Is this course being proposed for Diversity designation?
If yes, include a Diversity proposal and syllabus with this proposal.
Yes
No
No
FLAGSTAFF MOUNTAIN CAMPUS
Scott Galland
Reviewed by Curriculum Process Associate
11/24/2014
Date
Approvals:
Department Chair/Unit Head (if appropriate)
Date
Chair of college curriculum committee
Date
Dean of college
Date
For Committee use only:
UCC/UGC Approval
Date
Approved as submitted:
Yes
No
Approved as modified:
Yes
No
Effective Fall 2012
EXTENDED CAMPUSES
Reviewed by Curriculum Process Associate
Date
Approvals:
Academic Unit Head
Date
Division Curriculum Committee (Yuma, Yavapai, or Personalized Learning)
Date
Division Administrator in Extended Campuses (Yuma, Yavapai, or Personalized
Learning)
Date
Faculty Chair of Extended Campuses Curriculum Committee (Yuma, Yavapai, or
Personalized Learning)
Date
Chief Academic Officer; Extended Campuses (or Designee)
Date
Approved as submitted:
Yes
No
Approved as modified:
Yes
No
Effective Fall 2012
ANT 411: Zooarchaeology
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Department of Anthropology
Fall 2015 – Section # – Class Number #### – 3 credit hours
Mondays/Wednesdays OR Tuesdays/Thursdays – TIME – Bilby Research Center – Room 180
Instructor: Chrissina Burke, Ph.D., RPA
Email: chrissina.burke@nau.edu
Office: Building 98D – Anthropology Department, room 109G
Office Hours: TBA
Lab: Bilby Research Center, room 164
Lab Hours: TBA
Course Prerequisites:
ANT 104 or ANT 250
Course Description
Zooarchaeology (also known as archaeozoology or faunal analysis) is the study of faunal remains
recovered from archaeological sites. Combining biology, zoology, and archaeology, faunal analysis
allows us to reconstruct and analyze the role of animals in past human environments and cultures.
Zooarchaeology spans all time periods and draws upon both theoretical and practical aspects of
academic research. The ability to identify and analyze faunal material from archaeological sites is an
essential skill for archaeologists in the public, private, and research sectors.
In this course you will use modern comparative collections and archaeological materials to refine your
skills in bone identification. You will learn how to summarize and quantify your data so that the data
are most useful and informative, and you will perform an in-depth study of the theories and methods
used in zooarchaeology. Finally, we will explore ways in which archaeologists interpret their data in
order to examine past environments and human behaviors. ANT 411 provides necessary comparative
osteological skills for careers in bioarchaeology, forensic anthropology, and contract archaeology. It
also provides a solid foundation for future independent research or graduate school.
Learning Expectations and Outcomes
At the end of this course, successful students will be able to:
 Identify individual bones and fragments of bones in the animal skeleton
 Identify animal taxa represented by a specific bone or fragment thereof
 Understand the paleoecological implications of the presence of animals in sites
 Describe and identify taphonomic signatures on bones created by non-humans
 Describe and identify human-created modifications on bones, such as cut marks and breaks
 Collect quantitative data to formulate interpretation of human behavior
 Trace changes in human decision-making about animals as food and resources in sites
 Compare and contrast bone assemblages to further understand human behaviors
Effective Fall 2012
Course Structure
This course will consist of lectures, practical experiences, and occasional guest presentations.
Attendance is mandatory every day. Half of our classes will begin with a bone quiz which will test your
familiarity with vertebrate osteology and bone modifications, becoming progressively more difficult
over the semester. It is imperative that you spend at least 1 hour a week in the lab studying bones.
Most classes will also include a brief lecture to introduce, supplement, and elaborate on the topics
and themes discussed in the required readings. Weekly practical exercises will provide hands-on
experience with skeletal anatomy, bone modification, and quantification topics. At the end of the
semester there will be a two-hour final examination, consisting of one hour of lab identifications and
specimen descriptions and one hour of written answers to exam questions.
Materials
Required: Identifying and Interpreting Animal Bones: A Manual (2013) by April M. Beisaw;
Mammalian Osteology (1990) by B.M. Gilbert
Optional: The Analysis of Animal Bones from Archaeological Sites (1984) by R.G. Klein and K. CruzUribe; Zooarchaeology (2008) by E.J. Reitz and E.S. Wing; Vertebrate Taphonomy (1994) by R. Lee
Lyman
Additional readings will be distributed via the class Bb Learn page
*Reading assignments should be done before the day they are listed on the syllabus schedule.
What is Expected of You?
You are responsible for all assigned readings, all posted lecture materials, videos, assignments, and
any relevant class discussions. If you do not understand things that have been said in the lecture or
that you have read in the textbook, you are encouraged/expected to ask for help. This course
continuously builds upon previous material discussed; therefore you must seek assistance
immediately so as not to fall behind. The lectures are independent of the textbook. Some of the
information provided in lectures may come directly from the book, but in many instances there will be
extra information to assist in your learning. You will be tested on both textbook and lecture
information.
Netiquette
College is a time for you to learn professional standards for email correspondence. In the real world, if
you send an inappropriate or unprofessional email to your boss or a client, you may jeopardize your
career. With this in mind, please be respectful and courteous when corresponding with me.
 Be careful what you put in writing. Even if you are writing an email message to one person,
assume that anyone could read it.
 Grammar and spelling matter. Email communications demand the same standard of academic
communication and use of correct grammar as assignments do.
 Your email subject must be the class number and section: ANT 4xx Section #
 Be sure you address your email appropriately (Dr. Burke) and end with your name.
It is my expectation that you will treat me with respect during email correspondence as well. I will not
respond to your email if it reads like a text-message. I will not respond to emails that are
disrespectful, aggressive, or rude. In a face-to-face setting, our tone of voice and facial expressions
may convey as much of our meaning as the words we use. In a written message, the subtext of your
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meaning may be confused or misinterpreted. When you compose an email to me or others, ask
yourself, “Would I say this to the person face-to-face?" If not, I suggest you re-write the email.
Course Schedule
It is absolutely imperative that you come to class prepared. Complete readings before the day they
are listed below, complete assignments on time, follow all instructions explicitly. You can be tested on
anything below, including: readings, exercises, websites discussed, videos watched, and lectures. If
there is a website link in lectures it is either a video or a helpful site – watch for these and review
them!
Schedule
Week 1
Day 1 Syllabus and Course Expectations
Readings: Syllabus
Assignment: Survey
Day 2 What is Zooarchaeology?
Readings: Beisaw (2013) Chapters 1 and 2
Assignment: Reading Quiz 1
Week 2
Day 3 History of Zooarchaeology
Readings: Reitz and Wing (2008) Chapter 2
Day 4 Introduction to Skeletal Anatomy and Osteology
Readings: Davis (1995) Chapter 2
Assignments: Practice Quiz, Practical Exercise 1 – skeletal anatomy, Reading Quiz 2
Week 3
Day 5 Osteology of the Cranium
Readings: Beisaw (2013) Chapter 4; Gilbert (1990) pgs. 39-55
Day 6 Osteology of the Cranium
Assignments: Bone Quiz 1, Practical Exercise 2 – the cranium
Week 4
Day 7 Dentition and Osteology of Teeth
Readings: Beisaw (2013) Chapter 4; Hillson (2005) pgs. 8-19
Day 8 Dentition and Osteology of Teeth
Assignments: Bone Quiz 2, Practical Exercise 3 – the teeth
Week 5
Day 9 Osteology of the Axial Skeleton
Readings: Beisaw (2013) Chapter 4; Gilbert (1990) pgs. 39-55
Day 10 Osteology of the Axial Skeleton
Assignments: Bone Quiz 3, Practical Exercise 4 – the axial skeleton
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Week 6
Day 11 Osteology of the Appendicular Skeleton
Readings: Beisaw (2013) Chapter 4; Gilbert (1990) pgs. 39-55
Day 12 Osteology of the Appendicular Skeleton
Assignments: Bone Quiz 4, Practical Exercise 5 – the appendicular skeleton, Reading Quiz 3
Week 7
Day 13 Taxon Determination
Readings: Beisaw (2013) Chapter 3; Wolverton 2012
Day 14 Taxon Determination
Assignments: Bone Quiz 5, Practical Experience 6, Reading Quiz 4
Week 8
Day 15 Age, Sex, and Seasonality
Readings: Davis (1995) Chapter 4
Day 16 Age, Sex, and Seasonality
Assignments: Bone Quiz 6, Practical Experience 7 – age and sex determination, Reading Quiz
5
Week 9
Day 17 Quantification Methods: NISP, MNE, and MNI
Readings: Beisaw (2013) Chapter 6 and 7; Lyman (1994) pgs. 97-110
Day 18 Quantification Methods: NISP, MNE, and MNI
Assignments: Practical Experience 8 – quantification methods, Reading Quiz 6
Week 10
Day 19 Quantification Methods: MAU, %MAU, and FUI
Readings: Beisaw (2013) Chapter 6 and 7; Lyman (1994) pgs. 97-110
Day 20 Quantification Methods: MAU, %MAU, and FUI
Assignments: Practical Experience 9 – archaeological assemblage analysis, Reading Quiz 7
Week 11
Day 21 Taphonomy – Natural Agents
Readings: Beisaw (2013) Chapter 5; Behrensmeyer (1978); Hutson et al. (2013)
Day 22 Taphonomy – Natural Agents
Assignments: Bone Quiz 7, Practical Experience 10 – natural agents in taphonomy, Reading
Quiz 8
Week 12
Day 23 Taphonomy – Human Agents
Readings: Beisaw (2013) Chapter 5; Shipman et al. (1984); Fisher (1995)
Day 24 Taphonomy – Human Agents
Assignments: Bone Quiz 8, Practical Experience 11 – human behavioral taphonomy, Reading
Quiz 9
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Week 13
Day 25 Applying Zooarchaeology
Readings: Hughes (2004); Schmitt (2004); Nagaoka (2012)
Day 26 Experimental Zooarchaeology
Readings: Burke (2013)
Assignments: Reading Quiz 10
Week 14
Day 27 Case Study: Great Plains Zooarchaeology
Readings: Todd and Rapson (1999)
Day 28 Case Study: Great Basin Zooarchaeology
Readings: Grayson (2006)
Assignment: Bone Quiz 9
Week 15
Day 29 Case Study: Southwest Zooarchaeology
Readings: Ezzo and Stiner (2000)
Day 30 Final Review
Assignment: Bone Quiz 10
Week 16
Day 31 Final Exam
Grading System
Your grade is the sum of the number of points you earn throughout the semester converted to a
percentage. I do not curve grades. Grades in this class are earned, not given. I will NOT negotiate
your grade, so please, do not ask. Any failure to complete assignments will result in a loss of points.
Late assignment submission will not be accepted.
You will be graded on:
Points Each
Total Points
% of Grade
Grade Scale
Attendance
Total
Assignments
28
5 pts.
140 pts.
17 %
A
Bone Quizzes
10
20 pts.
200 pts.
25 %
B
Reading Quizzes
10
5 pts.
50 pts.
6%
C
Practical Assignments
11
20 pts.
220 pts.
27 %
D
Article Review
Final Exam
Total Points for Grade
2
1
20/80 pts.
100 pts.
100 pts.
100 pts.
810 pts.
12 %
12 %
F
Attendance/Participation (140 points total – 5 points per class period)
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90100%
8089%
7079%
6069%
0-59%
You will sign-in on an attendance sheet every day of class. This attendance sheet will be passed
around. We will meet 32 days for our class this semester (including all exams). I will be counting a
total of 140 points for attendance (5 points for each day attended). This means that you must attend
28 of the 32 classes, meaning you are allowed 4 unexcused absences without any penalty to your
attendance/participation grade. I will start recording your attendance on the first day of class. If you do
not sign in on the attendance sheet you will not receive credit for being in class, no exceptions will be
made. You need to be in class on time, and remain till the end of class to receive credit for attending.
A note about tardiness: One goal for this course (specifically upper division courses) is to prepare
you for graduate school, or a future career. I will not tolerate tardiness. Punctuality in the real world is
necessary for success. If you know you will be arriving late (because of a university approved excuse)
please let me know ahead of time.
A note about missing class: In the attendance/participation grade you are able to have four
unexcused absences without penalty to that particular grade, this does not mean that you
automatically get to make-up discussion questions, précis submission, laboratory exercises, or exams
(please see the late assignment/make-up policy towards the end of this syllabus for more details).
This means that you can technically miss 2 weeks of class, and while you may be excited to miss two
weeks without penalty to your attendance/participation grade I can guarantee those absences will
negatively impact your grade. If you must miss class (because of a university approved excuse),
please email me and let me know prior to or immediately after class so that we may set up time to
meet.
A note about participating in class: Given that I have lumped attendance and participation together
in this graded category you must participate in class as well to receive points. You must be engaged
and participating in group laboratory exercises, discussions, and paying attention during lectures or
presentations. It is vital that you read all assigned materials before class; it will help you feel confident
enough to participate in exercises. Additionally, you can lose these points if you are not taking the
class seriously. If you are disruptive during class, you will lose your attendance/participation points for
that day and may be asked to leave for the day. Disruptive behaviors and consequences are outlined
below in Course Policies under Classroom Respect.
Bone Quizzes (200 points total – 20 points each)
A total of 10 quizzes will be done at the beginning of the class period this semester. These practical
quizzes will test your knowledge of learning how to side complete bones and bone fragments, identify
bone modifications, and in some cases taxa based on dental formulas and morphological features.
Each quiz will consist of 10 practical bone identification questions, worth 2 points each. Failure to
come to class on time will result in your not being able to take a quiz.
Reading Quizzes (50 points total – 5 points each)
You will be given 10 reading quizzes throughout the semester. Each quiz will consist of multiple
choice questions. These quizzes will be administered on our Bb Learn page. Quizzes will always
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open on Fridays at 8 am and close on Sunday at 11 pm. You will have one chance to take your quiz
and 30 minutes to take it, it is important that you have read the required readings before attempting to
take the quiz. Once the window of opportunity to take the quiz is closed you will not receive another
chance. Please do not email me asking me to open quizzes. You have plenty of time to take the
quizzes and can do so online.
Practical Exercise (220 points – 20 points each)
You will complete 11 practical exercises throughout the semester. For each assignment you will
answer questions and review topics pertinent to zooarchaeological analysis. Stations will be around
the classroom and you will be required to answer questions and identify specific concepts in each
station. Failure to come to class or stay until you have reviewed all of the stations will result in a score
of 0 for an exercise.
Article Review (100 points total – 100 points each)
You will be required to review a journal article for this course. The article you choose will be largely up
to you and allow you to explore a topic in more depth. In addition, this project will test your abilities in
using library resources, writing a paper, and communicating new information. There are two parts to
this Article Review. In Part 1 (worth 20 points), you will use the library databases to locate a peerreviewed article from zooarchaeology/archaeology journals; the article you select must have to do
with faunal analysis. You will then bring at least 3 articles to class so that I can approve the article you
have chosen. The article selected will be used for Part 2. Part 1 is due in class on ____. Part 2 (worth
80 points) of this assignment will be a typed 3-4 page review/critique of the article you have selected.
Part 2 is due on ____. A handout will be provided to clarify the requirements along with a rubric for
grading.
Final Exam
The final exam for this course will be cumulative. The exam consists of two parts: practical bone
identification and fill-in-the-blank, short answer questions about all of the information presented and
read throughout the semester. The final exam is worth 100 points and will take the entire 2 hours to
complete.
Extra Credit (up to 20 points)
You can earn up to 20 extra credit points this semester. I will inform you about extra credit
opportunities throughout the semester, but two guaranteed options include: coming to Dr. Burke’s
office hours for help or studying in open-lab hours (for at least 30 minutes) (5 points for each visit – up
to 20 points).
Course Policies
Late Assignment/Make-up Policy: Late assignments will not be accepted, except under very unusual
circumstances or because of university approved excuses.
Make-up quizzes/exams will be given only in very unusual circumstances or because of university
approved excuses. If you know that you will miss an exam because of illness you should contact me
before the quiz/exam; if this is not possible, you must do so as soon as you can (within 24 hours at
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the latest). If you miss a quiz/exam because of a medical reason, you will need to provide written
documentation.
Attendance and Participation: Attendance is mandatory and will be recorded with sign-in sheets. If
you do not show up when an exercise is done in class, you will not have the option of doing that
exercise and will receive a zero on that assignment. Any exceptions to these policies will require a
university approved excuse.
Group Work: The majority of exercises will be completed in groups of 3. Groups will be assigned at
the beginning of the semester and will be maintained throughout the remainder of the semester.
Exercises will typically occur on Wednesdays and will be due at the end of the same class period--no
exceptions. Exercises must be completed in class, which means you must attend. All group members
are expected to work together and contribute to the exercise and all group members will receive the
same grade for the assignment. A group contract will be handed out when groups are assigned and
students will sign it and agree to the rules for group work. The ability to fire a group member for an
exercise will be outlined in the contract. If you are fired from an exercise you will lose points on that
exercise. You will be able to join the group for the following exercise, or you may be assigned to
another group if your group so chooses. Should any problems within groups occur the group is
expected to bring them to my attention immediately!
Classroom Climate Expectations: In order to create and maintain a safe and productive learning
environment in the classroom, standards of behaviors are expected as follows:
1. Listen attentively and take notes
2. Communicate clearly and actively when asking questions or during discussions
3. Be respectful when asking questions/discussing topics with me and your peers
4. Refrain from excessive talking or use of technology for NONACADEMIC PURPOSES (see
note below for more information on technology in the classroom)
5. Exit and re-enter class quietly if you need to take an important call or use the restroom
6. Notify the instructor if you need to leave class early or may arrive late
If you choose to violate the above expectations, either once or repeatedly the following consequences
will be enforced (starting with 1 and moving to 6 if the behavior is repeated):
1. Verbal warning
2. Loss of participation points and documentation via NAU GPS, or
3. Mandatory meeting after class/in office hours, or
4. Request to leave class immediately for that day, or
5. Dropping from the class roster (i.e. mandatory withdrawal from the class), or
6. Mandatory meeting at the Office of Student Life if in violation of University Code of Conduct
(only if repeated warnings and interventions are unsuccessful)
Note on technology use in the classroom: While I am aware of the usefulness of typing notes on a
computer during lecture, I will not tolerate students checking email, chatting, watching videos, or
surfing the internet. Any student wishing to use their computer for note taking must sit in the first row
of the classroom. If I discover that you are not taking notes with your computer you will first be
warned of the behavior, second you will be asked to close your computer and never bring it to class
again, and third you will be asked to leave class for the day. In addition to the computer policy, if you
are texting or if you answer your phone in class you will first be warned of the behavior, and second
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you will be asked to leave. It should go without saying, but if you have headphones on/in or near your
ears during class you will be asked to remove them and be held accountable to the above
consequences. Anyone expecting an emergency or life-altering phone call should let me know at the
beginning of class.
Plagiarism and Cheating: Academic dishonesty is a form of misconduct that is subject to disciplinary
action under the Student Code of Conduct and includes the following: cheating, fraud, facilitating
academic dishonesty, and plagiarism. The following definitions are important to know: plagiarism is
any attempt to pass off other's work as your own; cheating is any attempt to gain an unfair, hidden
advantage over one's fellow students; and fraud: any attempt to deceive an instructor or
administrative officer of the university. Ignorance is not an excuse for plagiarism. If you are not sure
whether you need to provide a source for a piece of information or how to cite a source, ask me.
NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY
POLICY STATEMENTS
NAU’s Safe Working and Learning Environment Policy prohibits sexual harassment and assault, and
discrimination and harassment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, sexual
orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status by anyone at this university. Retaliation of any
kind as a result of making a complaint under the policy or participating in an investigation is also
prohibited. The Director of the Office of Affirmative Action & Equal Opportunity (AA/EO) serves as the
university’s compliance officer for affirmative action, civil rights, and Title IX, and is the ADA/504
Coordinator. AA/EO also assists with religious accommodations. You may obtain a copy of this policy
from the college dean’s office or from the NAU’s Affirmative Action website nau.edu/diversity/. If you
have questions or concerns about this policy, it is important that you contact the departmental chair,
dean’s office, the Office of Student Life (928-523-5181), or NAU’s Office of Affirmative Action (928)
523- 3312 (voice), (928) 523-9977 (fax), (928) 523-1006 (TTD) or aaeo@nau.edu.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
If you have a documented disability, you can arrange for accommodations by contacting Disability
Resources (DR) at 523-8773 (voice) or 523-6906 (TTY), dr@nau.edu (e-mail) or 928-523-8747 (fax).
Students needing academic accommodations are required to register with DR and provide required
disability related documentation. Although you may request an accommodation at any time, in order
for DR to best meet your individual needs, you are urged to register and submit necessary
documentation (www.nau.edu/dr) 8 weeks prior to the time you wish to receive accommodations. DR
is strongly committed to the needs of student with disabilities and the promotion of Universal Design.
Concerns or questions related to the accessibility of programs and facilities at NAU may be brought to
the attention of DR or the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity (523-3312).
ACADEMIC CONTACT HOUR POLICY
Based on the Arizona Board of Regents Academic Contact Hour Policy (ABOR Handbook, 2-224), for
every unit of credit, a student should expect, on average, to do a minimum of three hours of work per
week, including but not limited to class time, preparation, homework, studying.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
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Integrity is expected of every member of the NAU community in all academic undertakings. Integrity
entails a firm adherence to a set of values, and the values most essential to an academic community
are grounded in honesty with respect to all intellectual efforts of oneself and others. Academic
integrity is expected not only in formal coursework situations, but in all University relationships and
interactions connected to the educational process, including the use of University resources. An NAU
student’s submission of work is an implicit declaration that the work is the student’s own. All outside
assistance should be acknowledged, and the student’s academic contribution truthfully reported at all
times. In addition, NAU students have a right to expect academic integrity from each of their peers.
Individual students and faculty members are responsible for identifying potential violations of the
university’s academic integrity policy. Instances of potential violations are adjudicated using the
process found in the university Academic Integrity Policy.
RESEARCH INTEGRITY
The Responsible Conduct of Research policy is intended to ensure that NAU personnel including
NAU students engaged in research are adequately trained in the basic principles of ethics in
research. Additionally, this policy assists NAU in meeting the RCR training and compliance
requirements of the National Science Foundation (NSF)-The America COMPETES Act (Creating
Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education and Science); 42 U.S.C
18620-1, Section 7009, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) policy on the instruction of the
RCR (NOT-OD-10-019; “Update on the Requirement for Instruction in the Responsible Conduct of
Research”). For more information on the policy and the training activities required for personnel and
students conducting research, at NAU, visit: http://nau.edu/Research/Compliance/Research-Integrity/
SENSITIVE COURSE MATERIALS
University education aims to expand student understanding and awareness. Thus, it necessarily
involves engagement with a wide range of information, ideas, and creative representations. In the
course of college studies, students can expect to encounter—and critically appraise—materials that
may differ from and perhaps challenge familiar understandings, ideas, and beliefs. Students are
encouraged to discuss these matters with faculty.
CLASSROOM DISRUPTION POLICY
Membership in the academic community places a special obligation on all participants to preserve an
atmosphere conducive to a safe and positive learning environment. Part of that obligation implies the
responsibility of each member of the NAU community to maintain an environment in which the
behavior of any individual is not disruptive. Instructors have the authority and the responsibility to
manage their classes in accordance with University regulations. Instructors have the right and
obligation to confront disruptive behavior thereby promoting and enforcing standards of behavior
necessary for maintaining an atmosphere conducive to teaching and learning. Instructors are
responsible for establishing, communicating, and enforcing reasonable expectations and rules of
classroom behavior. These expectations are to be communicated to students in the syllabus and in
class discussions and activities at the outset of the course. Each student is responsible for behaving
in a manner that supports a positive learning environment and that does not interrupt nor disrupt the
delivery of education by instructors or receipt of education by students, within or outside a class. The
complete classroom disruption policy is in Appendices of NAU’s Student Handbook.
Effective Fall 2012
Effective Summer 2014
Approved UCC – 1/28/14 Approved UGC – 2/12/14
Effective Fall 2012