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ENG 195 Policy

ENG 195: Intro Engineering Pathways / FYEX 1110: Engineer Design Explore 

UNM Policies 

The policies outlined below apply to UNM courses in general. 

 

Credit-hour statement 

This is a three-credit-hour course. Class meets two 75-minute sessions of direct instruction and a 50-minute session for workshops on Fridays, for 15 weeks during the Fall 2026 semester. Please plan for a minimum of six hours of out-of-class work (or homework, study, assignment completion, and class preparation) each week. 

 

Academic Integrity 

Academic Dishonesty (also known as cheating or plagiarism) occurs when someone - knowingly or unknowingly - presents the words, ideas, or code of another person as his or her own. Any work turned in for this class must meet UNM's standards for academic integrity or academic honesty (https://policy.unm.edu/regents-policies/section-4/4-8.html). Students often copy code when they are particularly stressed about an assignment or are running out of time; sometimes they just don't understand an assignment or are stuck on a particular concept or line of code. If you find yourself in any of these situations, please email me or a TA as soon as you can to request help. 

 

Cheating and plagiarism (academic dishonesty) are often driven by lack of time, desperation, or lack of knowledge about how to identify a source. Communicate with me and ask for help, even at the last minute, rather than risking your academic career by committing academic dishonesty. Academic dishonesty involves claiming that work created by another source is your own original work. It is a Student Code of Conduct violation that can lead to a disciplinary procedure. When you use a resource in work submitted for this class, document how you used it and distinguish clearly between your original work and the material taken from the resource. 
 
Cheating includes: 

  • Copying work from another person or having someone else do your work. 
  • Allowing another person to copy your work or completing problems for someone else. 
  • Using Chat GPT or similar tools to obtain answers to homework or exam problems 
  • Using Google, Chegg or other online sources to obtain answers to homework or exam problems. 

 

Artificial intelligence (AI) use 

Your instructors believe that generative AI can be a learning partner. While there are genuine ethical concerns about how these programs were developed and how they are being used, it is also clear that AIs are changing our world, our workplaces, and our educational systems. Rather than taking the stance that any AI-generated work is plagiarism, we advocate for more ethical uses of AI as a learning partner. Yet, there are situations in which using an AI would be academic dishonesty—for instance, generating an entire paper or assignment using an AI and turning it in without indicating this. In this class, students may use AIs as learning partners, in which the following criteria for learning, originality, and transparency are met: 

  • Learning: Learning is a process of growth. We learn in many ways as we engage with sources and experiences. To help you learn with AI, follow the guidance and when turning in work, answer the questions below: 
    • Skeptical: AIs cannot actually think. They are not experts, they are amazing mimics that remix information. They will make mistakes that your instructor will notice. As the human learner, it is your job to critically evaluate what they produce. Question: What mistake did you find or how did you improve on the AI’s work? 
    • Inquisitive: Ask the AI to explain ideas to you in another way or to offer real-world examples. Question: What did you ask? Was it helpful? 
    • Resourceful: Ask the AI for links or references. Are these sources credible for the task purpose? Do they even exist? Sometimes AIs invent fake sources! Question: What sources did the AI offer? Were they credible? 
    • Reflective: Compare your initial ideas to what you notice in the AI version. Question: What did you learn or what changed in your understanding as a result of working with the AI? 
  • Originality: The submitted work must include your own original work and thinking as detailed in the assignment. Examples: 
  • Okay: You write a paragraph and ask the AI for feedback on improving it. You read what the AI suggests and correct an error it added. 
    • Okay: You are unsure of a task on an assignment. You ask the AI to generate three examples of the task. You write your own version, incorporating some of what the AI generated. 
    • Okay: You are unsure how to get started on an assignment. You ask the AI to write a draft. You track changes showing what your inputs were. 
    • Not okay: You are unsure of a task on an assignment. You ask the AI to generate the task and you turn that in without editing or including information about transparency. 
  • Transparency: Be transparent about how you used the AI as a partner when turning in work.

In this class, it is okay to use AI to assist with spelling/grammar.  

Finally, it is important to note that AIs are evolving rapidly, that research on learning with AIs is evolving, and university policies are evolving. As a class or program, we may need to alter this policy to better support student learning. We welcome your feedback on this policy. 

 

Accessibility 

UNM is committed to providing equitable access to learning opportunities for students with documented disabilities. As your instructor, it is my objective to facilitate an inclusive classroom setting, in which students have full access and opportunity to participate. To engage in a confidential conversation about the process for requesting reasonable accommodations for this class and/or program, please contact Accessibility Resource Center  at arcsrvs@unm.edu or by phone at 505-277-3506. 

 

Please contact the Accessibility Resource Center if you expect to need academic accommodation for this class. 
 
The ARC is here to help you. If you have a condition where, for example, you need extra time or a quiet place for exams, I strongly recommend that you take advantage of their services. In accordance with University Policy 2310 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), academic accommodations may be made for any student who notifies the instructor of the need for an accommodation. It is imperative that you take the initiative to bring such needs to the instructor's attention, as I am not legally permitted to inquire. Students who may require assistance in emergency evacuations should contact the instructor as to the most appropriate procedures to follow. Contact Accessibility Resource Center at 277-3506 or arc.unm.edu for additional information. 
 
If you need accommodation based on how course requirements interact with the impact of a disability, you should contact me to arrange an appointment as soon as possible. At the appointment, we can discuss the course format and requirements, anticipate the need for adjustments, and explore potential accommodations. I rely on the Disability Services Office for assistance in developing strategies and verifying accommodation needs. If you have not previously contacted them, I encourage you to do so. 

 

Title IX 

The University of New Mexico and its faculty are committed to supporting our students and providing an environment that is free of bias, discrimination, and harassment. The University’s programs and activities, including the classroom, should always provide a space of mutual respect, kindness, and support without fear of harassment, violence, or discrimination. Discrimination based on sex includes discrimination based on assigned sex at birth, sex characteristics, pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions, sexual orientation and gender identity. If you have encountered any form of discrimination based on sex, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, stalking, domestic or dating violence, we encourage you to report this to the University. You can access the confidential resources available on campus at the LoboRESPECT Advocacy Center (https://loborespect.unm.edu), the Women’s Resource Center (https://women.unm.edu), and the LGBTQ Resource Center (https://lgbtqrc.unm.edu). If you speak with an instructor (including a TA or a GA) regarding an incident connected to discrimination on the basis of sex, they must notify UNM’s Title IX Coordinator that you shared an experience relating to Title IX, even if you ask the instructor not to disclose it. The Title IX Coordinator is available to assist you in understanding your options and in connecting you with all possible resources on and off campus. For more information on the campus policy regarding sexual misconduct and reporting, please see https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/2000/2740.html and CEEO’s website. 

If you are pregnant or experiencing a pregnancy-related condition, you may contact UNM’s Office of Compliance, Ethics, and Equal Opportunity at ceeo@unm.edu. The CEEO staff will provide you with access to available resources and supportive measures and assist you in understanding your rights. Pregnancy and Parenting Support information is available here. 

 

Citizenship and/or Immigration Status 

All students are welcome in this class regardless of citizenship, residency, or immigration status. Your professor will respect your privacy if you choose to disclose your status. UNM as an institution has made a core commitment to the success of all our students, including members of our undocumented community. The Administration’s welcome is found on our website: http://undocumented.unm.edu/. 

 

Connecting to Campus and Finding Support 

UNM has many resources and centers to help you thrive, including opportunities to get involved in campus life, research experiences, mental health resources, academic support including tutoring, resource centers for people like you, free food at Lobo Food Pantry, jobs on campus and financial capability support. Your advisor, staff at the resource centers and Dean of Students, and I can help you find the right opportunities for you. 

 

Wellness 

If you do need to stay home due to illness or are experiencing a wellness challenge, please take advantage of the resources below. UNM is a mask friendly, but not a mask required, community. If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, please do not come to class. Please stay home if you are sick. We encourage you to coordinate with your team to set up a Zoom or Google Meet, or a chat platform for you to work virtually when possible. At a minimum, work with your team (once assigned) to understand what was covered and what your role in remaining work is. You may make up two absences (additional absences may be made up in exceptional situations - please check with your instructors).  

 

To make up an absence: 

  • Contact course instructors ASAP to let us know what date you are missing or have missed and why you missed class (be proactive!) 
  • Check in with your team ASAP to find out what they did in class 
  • Within 2 weeks, complete all activities (including starter/reflection) listed in the agenda and email your work to the instructors 

 

Respectful Conduct Expectations 

I am committed to building a positive classroom environment with you in which everyone can learn. I reserve the right to intervene and enforce standards of respectful behavior when classroom conduct is inconsistent with University expectations. Interventions and enforcement may include but are not limited to required meetings to discuss classroom expectations, written notification of expectations, and/or removal from a class meeting. Removal from a class meeting will result in an unexcused absence. The University of New Mexico ensures freedom of academic inquiry, free expression and open debate, and a respectful campus through adherence to the following policies: D75: Classroom Conduct, Student Code of Conduct, University Policy 2240 – Respectful Campus, University Policy 2210 – Campus Violence.