Description
With this brief paper pertaining to technological entrepreneurship developing an effective business plan.
Course Outline
1. COURSE INFORMATION
Session Offered Winter 2016
Course Name Technological Entrepreneurship
Course Code
GEN TECH 3EN3E
Program Name Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology / Computing and Information Technology
/ Energy Engineering Technology / Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Calendar Description The processes for bringing new technologies to market and reality through
entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship.
Instructor M. Piczak E-Mail: Avenue emailer & keep emails within Avenue only (no
others will be answered)
Office Hours & Location: by appointment/skype
2. COURSE SPECIFICS
Course Description This course explores the ideas, mind set, thinking and techniques related to
researching and starting up a new business, engineering or technological opportunity.
Through a combination of lecture, field work, internet research, guest online
lecturers, and video, students will assess the feasibility of an opportunity that could
be pursued within (intrapreneurship) or outside (entrepreneurship) of organizational
confines.
Instruction Type
Code Type Hours per term
C Classroom instruction
L Laboratory, workshop or fieldwork
Mid term, final exam 6
DE On Line 33
Total Hours 39
Resources ISBN Textbook Title & Edition Author & Publisher
ISBN-13:
978017653221-5
Small Business
Management: Launching
& Growing New Ventures
(6
th
Canadian Edition)
Longenecker, Donlevy, Champion,
Moore, Petty, Palich, Hoy(Nelson
Publishers)
Other Supplies Source
Prerequisite(s) None
Corequisite(s) None
Antirequisite(s) None
Course Specific Policies This course will be using a range of software. Students should be aware that, when
they access the electronic components of this course, private information such as first
and last names, user names for the McMaster e-mail accounts, and program
affiliation may become apparent to all other students in the same course. The
available information is dependent on the technology used. Continuation in this
course will be deemed consent to this disclosure. If you have any questions or
concerns about such disclosure please discuss this with the course instructor.
It is expected that students read the material that is coming under discussion prior to
class consistent with the ‘flipped classroom’ approach to teaching/learning.
All assignments submitted for evaluation are completely word processed.
Assignments and projects come as WORD files unless otherwise specified so that track
change comments can be provided. Presentations are done in PowerPoint. Students
are invited to actively participate during class sessions offering insight, comment,
reinforcement, argument, contrary views and underscoring examples. Students are
expected to participate in the discussion.
Most work done in this course is done in groups typical of industry and business
practice. All students participate in group work where indicated. Group work is
mandatory. No exceptions.
All students attend group presentations undertaking the various roles per a to-be-
provided schedule. No attendance results in a zero for the assignment.
Where an individual does not make their contribution, the offending individual’s
grade can be reapportioned to remaining group members subject to sufficient notice.
All groups are self chosen and limited to 6 in a group. Presentations are 12 minutes in
length MAX and done online using Collaborate (it is possible that final presentations
could be on campus live). Students are invited to request a Collaborate online
meeting room to be used for group meetings, presentation practice.
The business plan scope presentation online is 2 minutes in length, week 3.
Everything in this course is submitted to the Dropbox using WORD only. No other file
formats are accepted. Marks will be docked for not respecting this instruction and
other assignment/project related requirements.
There are no makeups for missed quizzes.
Departmental Policies
Students must maintain a GPA of 3.5 on a 12 point scale to continue in the program.
In order to achieve the required learning objectives, on average, B.Tech. students can
expect to do at least 3 hours of “out-of-class” work for every scheduled hour in class.
“Out-of-class” work includes reading, research, assignments and preparation for tests
and examinations.
Announcements made in class or placed on Avenue are considered to have been
communicated to all students including those individuals not in class.
No accommodation will be made for students taking two courses on the same
evening.
3. SUB TOPIC(S)
Week 1: Jan 6
The Entrepreneur
? Characteristics and behaviour of entrepreneurs
? Role of entrepreneurship in Canada
Chapter 1
Week 2: Jan 13 Start-up & the Need for Competitive Advantage Chapter 2
? Finding ways and means of being better and
different in the marketplace
? Analyzing rather than describing the
competition
Week 3: Jan 20
Developing an Effective Business Plan
Two minute Online Student Business Plan Scope
Presentation Using PowerPoint
? Contents of the classic business plan
? Effective written presentation of most
important parts of business plan
? Conducting a SWOT
? Business Model Canvas as planning tool
Chapter 5
Week 4: Jan 27
Franchises and Buyouts
? Franchise do’s and don’ts
? Importance of doing research
? Failed franchises: not everything succeeds
Chapter 4
Week 5: Feb 3
Marketing Research and Product Strategy and
Promotional & Pricing Strategies
? Quantifying market size and anticipated share
? Conducting defensible research
Chapters 6/7
Week 6: Feb 10
Marketing Research and Product Strategy and
Promotional & Pricing Strategies Continued
The New Venture Team, Small Firm Management and
Managing HR
? The management plan
? Tips for finding/developing the winning team
Chapter 6/7
Chapter 9 (on own)
Feb 17 Mid term recess No classes
Week 7: Feb 25
Mid Term 2 hours: Chapters 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9
On Campus (Room TBD)
Week 8: Mar 2
Financial Software Lecture
? Using financial software for pro forma
development
? Presenting the financial plan
Financial software
Danbridge case
Week 9: Mar 9
Forms of Ownership & Legal Issues/Selecting a
Location and Planning the Facilities
? Considering forms of ownership
? Choosing a name, location
? Obtaining clearances, permits, etc.
Chapters 10/11
Week 10: Mar 16
Operations Management & Control Systems
? Licensing issues
? Choosing corporate names
? Home based business
? Evaluating & Managing Financial Performance
Chapters 12/13/14
and Financing Requirements and Pro Forma
Statements
? Review of financial statements
Sources of financing
Week 11: Mar 23
? Project Night Presentations
12 minutes MAX.
? Could be on campus live (TBD)
All WORD reports (2 –
info mapping + full
report) + Excel
Financials to Dropbox;
1 submission set/group
ONLY
Week 12: Mar 30
? Intrapreneurship and making the internal
business case
Avenue resources
Week 13: Apr 6
? Entrepreneurship and Small Business as Four
Letter words
? Final Wrap Up/Review
? Reflections on our educational journey
Avenue resources
Classes end April 8
Final Exam (2.5 hours)
Place: TBD by Registrar Office
Comprehensive
Chpts. 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 9,
10, 11, 12, 13, 14 +
downloads
Sessional Dates Calendar:http://registrar.mcmaster.ca/registered/sessional.html
Final Examination Period: Last class of term
Note that this structure represents a plan and is subject to adjustment term by term. The instructor and the
University reserve the right to modify elements of the course during the term. The University may change the
dates and deadlines for any or all courses in extreme circumstances. If either type of modification becomes
necessary, reasonable notice and communication with the students will be given with explanation and the
opportunity to comment on changes.
Final examinations will be scheduled, conducted and invigilated by the Office of the Registrar during the fall and
winter terms. Summer term final examinations are scheduled for the last class of term. All students entering the
examination room must produce a McMaster photo identification card. No other identification will be
accepted. In addition, for classes that allow you to use a calculator, you must use the “CASIO FX 991” during all
tests and exams. The CASIO FX991 is the only calculator allowed in the exam rooms. No electronic devices
permitted other than CASIO FX 991. You cannot enter the exam room 30 minutes after exam start. You are not
permitted to leave until 45 minutes have elapsed. Final exams may not necessarily be on class night.
4. ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING
Weight
On Line Quizzes (5) 15%
Mid Term 20%
Assignment #1 (SWOT and Market Size/Anticipated Share) 10%
Assignment #2 (E Interview and N/W Event in info mapping style for N/W report) 10%
Business Case/Plan (50/50 on report vs. presentation) 20%
Final examination (comprehensive) 25%
TOTAL 100%
Course results determined on a percentage scale will be converted to an official letter grade, as indicated in the
Undergraduate Calendar. The results of all courses attempted will appear on your transcript as letter grades.
Note that English/grammar will be evaluated as part of any written assignments and projects.
Students must present themselves with validated ID for mid terms and finals. Students arriving without valid
ID will be sent to ‘some office’ on campus to update ID. No extra time for examinations is provided.
5. LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Explain the state of mind of the entrepreneur relative to employees/managers/bureaucrats.
2. Find ideas, solve problems and think entrepreneurially in business and engineering situations.
3. Adopt an intrapreneurial, opportunistic approach for ideas within the confines of an existing organization.
4. Conduct environmental scans and identify market size/anticipated share through internet research.
5. Conduct internet, non-traditional and field enquiry to pursue a business idea or opportunity.
6. Work effectively in groups and teams to achieve a stated goal.
7. Research, assemble and present a defensible, credible business idea packaged as a business case/plan.
8. Demonstrate effective communication (written and oral) skills using a selection of formats and software.
6. POLICIES
Anti-Discrimination
The Faculty of Engineering is concerned with ensuring an environment that is free of all discrimination. If there
is a problem, individuals are reminded that they should contact the Department Chair, the Sexual Harassment
Officer or the Human Rights Consultant, as soon as possible.http://www.mcmaster.ca/policy/General/HR/Anti-Discrimination policy.pdf
Academic Integrity
Attention is drawn to the Statement on Academic Ethics and the Senate Resolutions on Academic Dishonesty as
found in the Senate Policy Statements distributed at registration and available in the Senate Office. Any student
who infringes one of these resolutions will be treated according to the published policy.
Academic dishonesty consists of misrepresentation by deception or by other fraudulent means and can result in
serious consequences, e.g. the grade of zero on an assignment, loss of credit with a notation on the transcript
(notation reads: “Grade of F assigned for academic dishonesty”), and/or suspension or expulsion from the
University.
It is your responsibility to understand what constitutes academic dishonesty. For information on the various
kinds of academic dishonesty please refer to the Academic Integrity Policy, specifically Appendix 3, located at:http://www.mcmaster.ca/policy/Students-AcademicStudies/AcademicIntegrity.pdf
Requests for Relief for Missed Academic Term Work (Assignments, Mid-Terms, etc.)
The McMaster Student Absence Form is a self reporting tool for Undergraduate Students to report absences
that last up to 5 days and provides the ability to request accommodation for any missed academic work. Please
note this tool cannot be used during any final examination period.
You may submit a maximum of 1 Academic Work Missed requests per term. It is YOUR responsibility to follow
up with your Instructor immediately regarding the nature of the accommodation.
If you are absent more than 5 days or exceed 1 request per term you MUST visit your Associate Dean's Office
(Faculty Office). You may be required to provide supporting documentation.
This form should be filled out immediately when you are about to return to class after your absence.http://www.mcmaster.ca/msaf/
E-Learning Policy
Consistent with the Bachelor of Technology’s policy to utilize e-learning as a complement to traditional
classroom instruction, students are expected to obtain appropriate passwords and accounts to access Avenue
To Learn for this course. Materials will be posted by class for student download. It is expected that students
will avail themselves of these materials prior to class. Avenue can be accessed viahttp://avenue.mcmaster.ca
Communications
It is the student’s responsibility to:
? Maintain current contact information with the University, including address, phone numbers, and
emergency contact information.
? Use the University provided e-mail address or maintain a valid forwarding e-mail address.
? Regularly check the official University communications channels. Official University communications
are considered received if sent by postal mail, by fax, or by e-mail to the student’s designated primary
e-mail account via their @mcmaster.ca alias.
? Accept that forwarded e-mails may be lost and that e-mail is considered received if sent via the
student’s @mcmaster.ca alias.
? Check the McMaster/Avenue email and course websites on a regular basis during the term.
Turnitin (Optional)
This course will be using a web-based service (Turnitin.com) to reveal plagiarism. Students will be expected to
submit their work electronically to Turnitin.com and in hard copy so that it can be checked for academic
dishonesty. Students who do not wish to submit their work to Turnitin.com must still submit a copy to the
instructor. No penalty will be assigned to a student who does not submit work to Turnitin.com. All submitted
work is subject to normal verification that standards of academic integrity have been upheld (e.g., on-line
search, etc.). To see the Turnitin.com Policy, please go tohttp://www.mcmaster.ca/academicintegrity/
Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA)
The Freedom of Privacy of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) applies to universities. Instructors
should take care to protect student names, student numbers, grades and all other personal information at all
times. For example, the submission and return of assignments and posting of grades must be done in a manner
that ensures confidentiality.http://www.mcmaster.ca/univsec/fippa/fippa.cfm
Academic Accommodation of Students with Disabilities Policy
Student Accessibility Services (SAS) is committed to the continuous improvement of accessibility for students
with disabilities. Students are encouraged to contact SAS as early as possible before each term starts to
become familiar with the services offered and to confirm their accommodations.
Students must forward a copy of the SAS accommodation to the instructor of each course and to the Program
Administrator of the B.Tech. Program immediately upon receipt. If a student with a disability chooses NOT to
take advantage of a SAS accommodation and chooses to sit for a regular exam, a petition for relief may not be
filed after the examination is complete.http://sas.mcmaster.ca
Student Code of Conduct
The Student Code of Conduct (SCC) exists to promote the safety and security of all the students in the
McMaster community and to encourage respect for others, their property and the laws of the land. McMaster
University is a community which values mutual respect for the rights, responsibilities, dignity and well-being of
others. The purpose of the Student Code of Conduct is to outline accepted standards of behavior that are
harmonious with the goals and the well-being of the University community, and to define the procedures to be
followed when students fail to meet the accepted standards of behavior. All students have the responsibility to
familiarize themselves with the University regulations and the conduct expected of them while studying at
McMaster University.http://judicialaffairs.mcmaster.ca/pdf/SCC.pdf
doc_240160306.pdf
With this brief paper pertaining to technological entrepreneurship developing an effective business plan.
Course Outline
1. COURSE INFORMATION
Session Offered Winter 2016
Course Name Technological Entrepreneurship
Course Code
GEN TECH 3EN3E
Program Name Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology / Computing and Information Technology
/ Energy Engineering Technology / Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Calendar Description The processes for bringing new technologies to market and reality through
entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship.
Instructor M. Piczak E-Mail: Avenue emailer & keep emails within Avenue only (no
others will be answered)
Office Hours & Location: by appointment/skype
2. COURSE SPECIFICS
Course Description This course explores the ideas, mind set, thinking and techniques related to
researching and starting up a new business, engineering or technological opportunity.
Through a combination of lecture, field work, internet research, guest online
lecturers, and video, students will assess the feasibility of an opportunity that could
be pursued within (intrapreneurship) or outside (entrepreneurship) of organizational
confines.
Instruction Type
Code Type Hours per term
C Classroom instruction
L Laboratory, workshop or fieldwork
Mid term, final exam 6
DE On Line 33
Total Hours 39
Resources ISBN Textbook Title & Edition Author & Publisher
ISBN-13:
978017653221-5
Small Business
Management: Launching
& Growing New Ventures
(6
th
Canadian Edition)
Longenecker, Donlevy, Champion,
Moore, Petty, Palich, Hoy(Nelson
Publishers)
Other Supplies Source
Prerequisite(s) None
Corequisite(s) None
Antirequisite(s) None
Course Specific Policies This course will be using a range of software. Students should be aware that, when
they access the electronic components of this course, private information such as first
and last names, user names for the McMaster e-mail accounts, and program
affiliation may become apparent to all other students in the same course. The
available information is dependent on the technology used. Continuation in this
course will be deemed consent to this disclosure. If you have any questions or
concerns about such disclosure please discuss this with the course instructor.
It is expected that students read the material that is coming under discussion prior to
class consistent with the ‘flipped classroom’ approach to teaching/learning.
All assignments submitted for evaluation are completely word processed.
Assignments and projects come as WORD files unless otherwise specified so that track
change comments can be provided. Presentations are done in PowerPoint. Students
are invited to actively participate during class sessions offering insight, comment,
reinforcement, argument, contrary views and underscoring examples. Students are
expected to participate in the discussion.
Most work done in this course is done in groups typical of industry and business
practice. All students participate in group work where indicated. Group work is
mandatory. No exceptions.
All students attend group presentations undertaking the various roles per a to-be-
provided schedule. No attendance results in a zero for the assignment.
Where an individual does not make their contribution, the offending individual’s
grade can be reapportioned to remaining group members subject to sufficient notice.
All groups are self chosen and limited to 6 in a group. Presentations are 12 minutes in
length MAX and done online using Collaborate (it is possible that final presentations
could be on campus live). Students are invited to request a Collaborate online
meeting room to be used for group meetings, presentation practice.
The business plan scope presentation online is 2 minutes in length, week 3.
Everything in this course is submitted to the Dropbox using WORD only. No other file
formats are accepted. Marks will be docked for not respecting this instruction and
other assignment/project related requirements.
There are no makeups for missed quizzes.
Departmental Policies
Students must maintain a GPA of 3.5 on a 12 point scale to continue in the program.
In order to achieve the required learning objectives, on average, B.Tech. students can
expect to do at least 3 hours of “out-of-class” work for every scheduled hour in class.
“Out-of-class” work includes reading, research, assignments and preparation for tests
and examinations.
Announcements made in class or placed on Avenue are considered to have been
communicated to all students including those individuals not in class.
No accommodation will be made for students taking two courses on the same
evening.
3. SUB TOPIC(S)
Week 1: Jan 6
The Entrepreneur
? Characteristics and behaviour of entrepreneurs
? Role of entrepreneurship in Canada
Chapter 1
Week 2: Jan 13 Start-up & the Need for Competitive Advantage Chapter 2
? Finding ways and means of being better and
different in the marketplace
? Analyzing rather than describing the
competition
Week 3: Jan 20
Developing an Effective Business Plan
Two minute Online Student Business Plan Scope
Presentation Using PowerPoint
? Contents of the classic business plan
? Effective written presentation of most
important parts of business plan
? Conducting a SWOT
? Business Model Canvas as planning tool
Chapter 5
Week 4: Jan 27
Franchises and Buyouts
? Franchise do’s and don’ts
? Importance of doing research
? Failed franchises: not everything succeeds
Chapter 4
Week 5: Feb 3
Marketing Research and Product Strategy and
Promotional & Pricing Strategies
? Quantifying market size and anticipated share
? Conducting defensible research
Chapters 6/7
Week 6: Feb 10
Marketing Research and Product Strategy and
Promotional & Pricing Strategies Continued
The New Venture Team, Small Firm Management and
Managing HR
? The management plan
? Tips for finding/developing the winning team
Chapter 6/7
Chapter 9 (on own)
Feb 17 Mid term recess No classes
Week 7: Feb 25
Mid Term 2 hours: Chapters 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9
On Campus (Room TBD)
Week 8: Mar 2
Financial Software Lecture
? Using financial software for pro forma
development
? Presenting the financial plan
Financial software
Danbridge case
Week 9: Mar 9
Forms of Ownership & Legal Issues/Selecting a
Location and Planning the Facilities
? Considering forms of ownership
? Choosing a name, location
? Obtaining clearances, permits, etc.
Chapters 10/11
Week 10: Mar 16
Operations Management & Control Systems
? Licensing issues
? Choosing corporate names
? Home based business
? Evaluating & Managing Financial Performance
Chapters 12/13/14
and Financing Requirements and Pro Forma
Statements
? Review of financial statements
Sources of financing
Week 11: Mar 23
? Project Night Presentations
12 minutes MAX.
? Could be on campus live (TBD)
All WORD reports (2 –
info mapping + full
report) + Excel
Financials to Dropbox;
1 submission set/group
ONLY
Week 12: Mar 30
? Intrapreneurship and making the internal
business case
Avenue resources
Week 13: Apr 6
? Entrepreneurship and Small Business as Four
Letter words
? Final Wrap Up/Review
? Reflections on our educational journey
Avenue resources
Classes end April 8
Final Exam (2.5 hours)
Place: TBD by Registrar Office
Comprehensive
Chpts. 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 9,
10, 11, 12, 13, 14 +
downloads
Sessional Dates Calendar:http://registrar.mcmaster.ca/registered/sessional.html
Final Examination Period: Last class of term
Note that this structure represents a plan and is subject to adjustment term by term. The instructor and the
University reserve the right to modify elements of the course during the term. The University may change the
dates and deadlines for any or all courses in extreme circumstances. If either type of modification becomes
necessary, reasonable notice and communication with the students will be given with explanation and the
opportunity to comment on changes.
Final examinations will be scheduled, conducted and invigilated by the Office of the Registrar during the fall and
winter terms. Summer term final examinations are scheduled for the last class of term. All students entering the
examination room must produce a McMaster photo identification card. No other identification will be
accepted. In addition, for classes that allow you to use a calculator, you must use the “CASIO FX 991” during all
tests and exams. The CASIO FX991 is the only calculator allowed in the exam rooms. No electronic devices
permitted other than CASIO FX 991. You cannot enter the exam room 30 minutes after exam start. You are not
permitted to leave until 45 minutes have elapsed. Final exams may not necessarily be on class night.
4. ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING
Weight
On Line Quizzes (5) 15%
Mid Term 20%
Assignment #1 (SWOT and Market Size/Anticipated Share) 10%
Assignment #2 (E Interview and N/W Event in info mapping style for N/W report) 10%
Business Case/Plan (50/50 on report vs. presentation) 20%
Final examination (comprehensive) 25%
TOTAL 100%
Course results determined on a percentage scale will be converted to an official letter grade, as indicated in the
Undergraduate Calendar. The results of all courses attempted will appear on your transcript as letter grades.
Note that English/grammar will be evaluated as part of any written assignments and projects.
Students must present themselves with validated ID for mid terms and finals. Students arriving without valid
ID will be sent to ‘some office’ on campus to update ID. No extra time for examinations is provided.
5. LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Explain the state of mind of the entrepreneur relative to employees/managers/bureaucrats.
2. Find ideas, solve problems and think entrepreneurially in business and engineering situations.
3. Adopt an intrapreneurial, opportunistic approach for ideas within the confines of an existing organization.
4. Conduct environmental scans and identify market size/anticipated share through internet research.
5. Conduct internet, non-traditional and field enquiry to pursue a business idea or opportunity.
6. Work effectively in groups and teams to achieve a stated goal.
7. Research, assemble and present a defensible, credible business idea packaged as a business case/plan.
8. Demonstrate effective communication (written and oral) skills using a selection of formats and software.
6. POLICIES
Anti-Discrimination
The Faculty of Engineering is concerned with ensuring an environment that is free of all discrimination. If there
is a problem, individuals are reminded that they should contact the Department Chair, the Sexual Harassment
Officer or the Human Rights Consultant, as soon as possible.http://www.mcmaster.ca/policy/General/HR/Anti-Discrimination policy.pdf
Academic Integrity
Attention is drawn to the Statement on Academic Ethics and the Senate Resolutions on Academic Dishonesty as
found in the Senate Policy Statements distributed at registration and available in the Senate Office. Any student
who infringes one of these resolutions will be treated according to the published policy.
Academic dishonesty consists of misrepresentation by deception or by other fraudulent means and can result in
serious consequences, e.g. the grade of zero on an assignment, loss of credit with a notation on the transcript
(notation reads: “Grade of F assigned for academic dishonesty”), and/or suspension or expulsion from the
University.
It is your responsibility to understand what constitutes academic dishonesty. For information on the various
kinds of academic dishonesty please refer to the Academic Integrity Policy, specifically Appendix 3, located at:http://www.mcmaster.ca/policy/Students-AcademicStudies/AcademicIntegrity.pdf
Requests for Relief for Missed Academic Term Work (Assignments, Mid-Terms, etc.)
The McMaster Student Absence Form is a self reporting tool for Undergraduate Students to report absences
that last up to 5 days and provides the ability to request accommodation for any missed academic work. Please
note this tool cannot be used during any final examination period.
You may submit a maximum of 1 Academic Work Missed requests per term. It is YOUR responsibility to follow
up with your Instructor immediately regarding the nature of the accommodation.
If you are absent more than 5 days or exceed 1 request per term you MUST visit your Associate Dean's Office
(Faculty Office). You may be required to provide supporting documentation.
This form should be filled out immediately when you are about to return to class after your absence.http://www.mcmaster.ca/msaf/
E-Learning Policy
Consistent with the Bachelor of Technology’s policy to utilize e-learning as a complement to traditional
classroom instruction, students are expected to obtain appropriate passwords and accounts to access Avenue
To Learn for this course. Materials will be posted by class for student download. It is expected that students
will avail themselves of these materials prior to class. Avenue can be accessed viahttp://avenue.mcmaster.ca
Communications
It is the student’s responsibility to:
? Maintain current contact information with the University, including address, phone numbers, and
emergency contact information.
? Use the University provided e-mail address or maintain a valid forwarding e-mail address.
? Regularly check the official University communications channels. Official University communications
are considered received if sent by postal mail, by fax, or by e-mail to the student’s designated primary
e-mail account via their @mcmaster.ca alias.
? Accept that forwarded e-mails may be lost and that e-mail is considered received if sent via the
student’s @mcmaster.ca alias.
? Check the McMaster/Avenue email and course websites on a regular basis during the term.
Turnitin (Optional)
This course will be using a web-based service (Turnitin.com) to reveal plagiarism. Students will be expected to
submit their work electronically to Turnitin.com and in hard copy so that it can be checked for academic
dishonesty. Students who do not wish to submit their work to Turnitin.com must still submit a copy to the
instructor. No penalty will be assigned to a student who does not submit work to Turnitin.com. All submitted
work is subject to normal verification that standards of academic integrity have been upheld (e.g., on-line
search, etc.). To see the Turnitin.com Policy, please go tohttp://www.mcmaster.ca/academicintegrity/
Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA)
The Freedom of Privacy of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) applies to universities. Instructors
should take care to protect student names, student numbers, grades and all other personal information at all
times. For example, the submission and return of assignments and posting of grades must be done in a manner
that ensures confidentiality.http://www.mcmaster.ca/univsec/fippa/fippa.cfm
Academic Accommodation of Students with Disabilities Policy
Student Accessibility Services (SAS) is committed to the continuous improvement of accessibility for students
with disabilities. Students are encouraged to contact SAS as early as possible before each term starts to
become familiar with the services offered and to confirm their accommodations.
Students must forward a copy of the SAS accommodation to the instructor of each course and to the Program
Administrator of the B.Tech. Program immediately upon receipt. If a student with a disability chooses NOT to
take advantage of a SAS accommodation and chooses to sit for a regular exam, a petition for relief may not be
filed after the examination is complete.http://sas.mcmaster.ca
Student Code of Conduct
The Student Code of Conduct (SCC) exists to promote the safety and security of all the students in the
McMaster community and to encourage respect for others, their property and the laws of the land. McMaster
University is a community which values mutual respect for the rights, responsibilities, dignity and well-being of
others. The purpose of the Student Code of Conduct is to outline accepted standards of behavior that are
harmonious with the goals and the well-being of the University community, and to define the procedures to be
followed when students fail to meet the accepted standards of behavior. All students have the responsibility to
familiarize themselves with the University regulations and the conduct expected of them while studying at
McMaster University.http://judicialaffairs.mcmaster.ca/pdf/SCC.pdf
doc_240160306.pdf