The following table presents the course requirements, the skills that you are expected to acquire, and the weight given to each assignment. A description of each evaluation area is given after the table

You will need to purchase a robot kit.  You and your group members will divide the cost of the kit that you choose.  You do not need a book.  All material is included in the web site.

The University of Texas at El Paso prides itself on its standards of academic excellence. In all matters of intellectual pursuit, UTEP faculty and students must strive to achieve excellence based on the quality of work produced by the individual. Students are expected to uphold the highest standards of academic integrity. Any form of scholastic dishonesty is an affront to the pursuit of knowledge and jeopardizes the quality of the degree awarded to all graduates of UTEP. It is imperative, therefore, that the members of this academic community understand the regulations pertaining to academic integrity and that all faculty insist on adherence to these standards.

Any student who commits an act of scholastic dishonesty is subject to discipline. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, collusion, the submission for credit of any work or materials that are attributable in whole or in part to another person, taking an examination for another person, any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student or the attempt to commit such acts. Proven violations of the detailed regulations, as printed in the Handbook of Operating Procedures (HOP), and available in the Office of the Dean of Students, and the homepage of The Dean of Students (DOS) at www.utep.edu, may result in sanctions ranging from disciplinary probation, to failing grade on the work in question, to a failing grade in the course, or to suspension or dismissal, among others.

The following scale will be used for grading purposes:

The course calendar provides the semester schedule of meeting times as well as important due dates.  The course schedule is structured in order for you to efficiently manage your schoolwork with your other responsibilities.  HOWEVER, the schedule given is TENTATIVE in the sense that there might be some variations (The order of topics listed is set, but the actual length of time needed and progression of the course depends on the rate at which the class progresses)

Dr. Laura L. Trevino
Rm. 259
747-7743
lhall@utep.edu

Office Hours: 

ANYTIME BY APPOINTMENT

Ugh!  I find talking about myself one of the hardest things to do!  I am originally from Biloxi, Mississippi, which is about 90 miles east of New Orleans.  I have lived in El Paso for the past 24 years.  I am an Associate Professor of Management Information Systems and teach in the Department of Information and Decision Sciences at the University of Texas at El Paso.  My undergraduate degree is in (of all things) Home Economics.  I also have a MBA from the University of Southern Mississippi.  I did my doctoral work at Florida State University (Go Seminoles!).   I have thirteen years of work experience in both the government and the private sector.  My very FIRST job was at Burger King so it has been a long and winding road for me.  Working there taught me what I DID NOT want to do the rest of my life so I guess it was worth it in the long run!  I began teaching after my Master’s…Economics courses and Money and Banking.  I also taught Statistics (which I LOVE) for four years at Florida State while I was in the doctoral program.  I have three gorgeous and smart daughters (no prejudice, it’s true) Jessica, 32, Jennifer, 30, and Jasmine, 28.  I have three beautiful grandchildren and another that will be here any day!   I am sure you will hear many stories about them during the course!  I have been married eighteen years to the MOST wonderful man in the world.  

 My teaching philosophy is very much centered on the idea of "active learning". Basically that means that I like to DO things as opposed to reading about them. Many of the activities and projects are planned for you to learn as you work. 

Much of the recipe for success involves discipline. Discipline in your studies, discipline in your life, and discipline in your demeanor. This course requires tremendous self-discipline. To succeed in this course you must stay on schedule and plan carefully for the work that must be done. The more time you spend exploring the topics the better education you will have.