Christopher Carl Heckman's
Frequently Asked Questions Page

A: Starting Fall 2007, no. Our new software will drop an entire class if there are more students than the posted capacity.

However, I have to take attendance during the first week and drop anyone who doesn't show up. My advice is for you to attend class regularly during the first week and then try to sign up after those people have been dropped.

A: No.

Starting Fall 2007, yes. For classes that meet four days a week, the maximum number of allowed absences is eight (8). For classes that meet three days a week, the maximum number of allowed absences is six (6). For classes that meet two days a week, the maximum number of allowed absences is four (4). For classes that meet once a week, the maximum number of allowed absences is two (2). For classes that meet on other schedules, the number of absences allowed should reflect a similar ratio (two weeks worth of class meetings). Students who exceed the number of allowed absences will receive a grade of EN.

A: For most classes, the date and time of the Final Exam will be given in the schedule of courses, and the exam will be given in the classroom, unless otherwise noted. Certain classes (such as MAT 119, 170, 210, 270, 271, and 272) have a common time, from 7:40 - 9:30 a.m., Saturday morning (ugh) during Finals Week. The room will be announced towards the end of the semester.

A: 90% of the time, the answer will be NO. If you feel there are special circumstances, see me or send me an e-mail. In particular, you will not be allowed to change the day/time of your Final Exam because you bought nonrefundable airline tickets. Don't buy them until you know when your Finals will be!

A:Starting in Spring 2006, I will only accept three late homeworks per person per class per semester. If you want to turn homework in late, you can bring it to my cubicle during office hours; otherwise, you should take it to PSA 216 (the Math Department's Main Office) and give it to the student workers. Be sure to put your name, my name (C. HECKMAN, since there are two Heckmans in the deparment), and the class you're in, and its time.

A: If you don't bring it to class, you should take it to PSA 216 211 (the Mathematics Department's main office) and give it to the student workers there. The office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you want to drop off homework outside of these hours, then slide it under the partition. You should not drop it off at my office, except during office hours. Otherwise, there is no guarantee that I will get it.

A: My posted office hours are time that has been set aside to answer questions and other "student-related" business. However, since usually no one shows up, I will be doing something to kill the time. If I'm in my office during this time, it won't be important; feel free to interrupt.

Otherwise, whether I'll be in my office is hit-and-miss. If you make an appointment, I'll be there, but otherwise, I may be doing something important (like preparing a lecture).

A: No. You will need to go to the department itself (PSA 216), or contact Terri Miller or Beth Jones. They are the ones who do all the hiring.

A: I do one overall curve at the end of the semester. However, when you get tests back, I will give an "on the spot" curve to let you know how much I would curve if I curved at that point.