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Jonathan Ochshorn
ARCH 264/564
image Structural Elements
Course policies: Spring 2008
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Course description:
Concepts and procedures for the design of individual structural components (e.g., columns, beams, tension elements) in steel, concrete, and timber construction.

Room and time:
Room: 100 Caldwell - map; Meeting times: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:05 - 11:00 am

Office hours:
Room: 121B Rand Hall; more information

Text:
Ochshorn, Structural Elements v2.0, more information

Course requirements:
Homework assignments (10% grade)
Prelims, one each for loads and tension elements; columns; and reinforced concrete beams (60% grade)
Final exam covering all material, including wood and steel beams (30% grade)

Cornell University Grading System
(Adopted by the University Faculty, May 19 and 27, 1965)

S/U Letter Grade Point Value Description
S Pass-
ing		 Pass-
ing		 A+
A
A-		 4.3
4.0
3.7		 Excellent to very good: comprehensive knowledge and understanding of subject matter; marked perception and/or originality.
B+
B
B-		 3.3
3.0
2.7		 Good: moderately broad knowledge and understanding of subject matter; noticeable perception and/or originality.
C+
C
C-		 2.3
2.0
1.7		 Satisfactory: reasonable knowledge and understanding of subject matter; some perception and/or originality.
U Fail D+
D
D-		 1.3
1.0
0.7		 Marginal: minimum of knowledge and understanding of subject matter; limited perception and/or originality.
Fail F 0.0 Failing: unacceptably low level of knowledge and understanding of subject matter; severely limited perception and/or originality.
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Attendance:
Per university policy, all students are expected to be present throughout the semester at all class meetings, except when absent because of the students' religious belief, or because of other circumstances beyond the students' control (such as illness, or family emergencies). Upon documentation of such circumstances, any missed examinations will be rescheduled, and any late assignments will be accepted without penalty, as described below.

Late assignments:
Assignments are due on the date specified, during class. Except as explained under "Attendance" above, no late assignments will be accepted. Students meeting the requirements for submitting a late assignment will be given a make-up assignment to complete.

Academic integrity:
Each student in this course is expected to abide by the Cornell University Code of Academic Integrity. Any work submitted by a student in this course for academic credit will be the student's own work. In general, students may discuss concepts, facts, and methods among themselves. Students may NOT, however, collaborate in the specific preparation of assignments or the execution of exams.

Last Updated: 17 January 2008