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ISS518Syllabus.docxISS 518: Science, Technology, and Social Systems (Spring 2021)
Wednesday, 6:00 PM – 8:45 PM
College of Integrative Sciences and Arts, Faculty of Social Science
Integrative Social Science (ISS)
Office Hours: Online, by appointment (email for appointment)
Course Description:
One of the main themes of the study of science is the search for criteria of scientific rationality. Under what conditions, the question goes, is it rational to accept a particular scientific theory? (Note that this question might be generalized: Under what conditions is it rational to accept a particular statement or proposition? What does it mean to believe rationally?)
The first half of the 20th century was dominated by attempts to find empirical criteria of rational theory choice. Some argued that it was rational to accept only the theory best supported by the empirical evidence, i.e., the most verified theory. Others argued that it was rational to accept only the theory that had withstood the most severe empirical tests, i.e., the most falsifiable, but least falsified, theory.
However, significant cracks appeared in the empiricist program around the middle of the century. Those who studied science began paying more attention to social factors that might influence the acceptance of scientific theories. The pursuit of this line of reasoning led some theorists to the extreme claim that scientific knowledge is relative, i.e., that there are no criteria of rational theory choice. According to this view, scientific “facts” are not discovered, but constructed; there is no objective scientific truth, the acceptance of scientific theories ultimately depends on purely subjective factors.
As might be expected, many theorists more inclined to empiricism reacted against such claims.
This course explores the various traditions that argue for and against social interpretations of science.
Learning objectives:
At the end of the semester, students should be able to
· Discuss the distinction between science and pseudoscience, the distinction between science and technology, and the differences between natural and social science;
· Delineate the social from the non-social aspects of science and technology;
· Recognize and diagnose the unplanned (or “spontaneous”) nature of many social phenomena, including science and technology;
· Explain how the complexity of social phenomena constrains our ability to account for and control these phenomena.
Required Material:
F. A. Hayek, The Collected Works of F. A. Hayek, Volume 15: The Market and Other Orders (Bruce Caldwell, editor) http://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/M/bo16956655.html (Links to an external site.)
Links to other readings are indicated in the class schedule below. I will also provide PDFs to certain other readings on the class Canvas site, as necessary.
Class Rules and Guidelines:
Please adhere to the following rules in all of your interactions with class participants, including the instructor. Failure to conform to these rules will result in a lower grade or, in extreme circumstances, your removal from the course and the assignment of a failing grade:
· It is your responsibility to know what your duties are in the course, so you should read the entire syllabus carefully and make sure that you understand what is expected of you this semester. Please contact me if you have any questions about course requirements.
· Be open to constructive feedback from your fellow class participants, including the instructor.
· Provide constructive feedback to other class participants.
· Be respectful of other class participants, especially when they offer views that differ from your own.
· Avoid racist, sexist, homophobic, partisan/political, or any other prejudiced language that might unnecessarily exclude members of the class.
· Learning takes place best when a safe environment is established in the classroom. In accordance with SSM 104-02 of the Student Services Manual (Links to an external site.) , students enrolled in this course have a responsibility to foster an environment that nurtures personal uniqueness and encourages honest discussion. The success of the course rests on your ability to create a safe environment where everyone feels comfortable to explore ideas. We must be able to take risks and ask critical questions. Disagreement in the spirit of critical scholarly exchange is always welcome, but please remember to treat your fellow class participants with respect, whether you agree with them or not.
· Ideas, not people, are the proper objects of criticism. When criticizing an idea, be respectful of the person defending it, indicate your reasons for rejecting it and your reasons for accepting an alternative idea, but never attack the person.
· Do not offer ill-informed or unsubstantiated opinions. Any opinion statements that you offer must be supported with evidence and arguments in defense of the statement. Your opinions are important in this course, but only to the extent that you can support them with factual evidence.
· Agreement, not controversy, is the goal of our class discussions. We may not always be able to reach an agreement about the topic at hand, but we should always at least reach a modus vivendi, that is, an agreement to disagree. We should always respect each other’s opinions, even when we do not share them.
· No late work will be accepted under any circumstances.
By remaining in this course, you agree to follow these rules.
Sensitive Course Content Warning:
It is my intention to never offend students. However, some students may consider aspects of the course content to be offensive. The course material might include language or graphics related to war, death, violence, sexuality, infamous political figures, religion, poverty, culture, ethnicity, etc., which some students might consider distasteful, troubling, or difficult to view. I will try to provide a warning if such material is to be introduced. If you are uncomfortable with some such aspect of the course, please contact me.
We will discuss material in this course that has the potential to challenge our current worldviews. While it is essential that we respect each other’s perspectives, it is no less essential that we approach the course material with open minds and a willingness to have our beliefs contested through counterargument.
Course Requirements:
Attendance and Participation = 20%
Weekly Discussion Questions = 20%
In-Class Presentations = 30%
Term Paper = 30%
Attendance and Participation:
Each student earns five points for attending and participating in a class session. However, in order to earn these points, it is not enough to merely attend class; you must come to class on time and prepared, having completed the assigned readings for the day, and ready to ask questions and actively engage in the class discussion. If you miss a class without providing an official excuse within 24 hours of the missed class session, you will not earn the five points available for attending and participating in the session. Likewise, if you attend class, but either are not prepared, have no questions to ask, or otherwise do not actively participate in the class discussion, you will not earn the five points available for the day.
Weekly Discussion Questions:
You are required to develop three (3) questions or critical comments about the assigned readings each week (NOTE: three questions / comments regarding all of the readings assigned in a given week, not three questions per reading). If there is something in a reading that you find unclear or confusing, you should ask a question seeking clarification. If there is something in a reading with which you disagree, you might submit a comment that challenges the point. Conversely, if there is something that you agree with in a reading, you might offer a comment explaining why you agree. You might also ask a question about the historical context of a particular author or reading.
Students must deliver their discussion questions to the instructor via email ( [email protected] ) by 5PM, Arizona time (i.e., one hour before class starts) on the day of the relevant class session.
We will go around the (virtual) room at the beginning of every class session and each student will present their discussion questions to the class. We will then try to answer the questions in the course of the day’s class discussion.
Your questions / comments will be graded according to their apparent thoughtfulness and quality. Your questions should indicate that you have thought hard about the content of the readings. Questions or comments that seem to indicate that you either did not do the readings or did not reflect thoughtfully on them will be graded accordingly.
In-Class Presentations:
Every student is required to give two presentations to the class. These presentations should summarize the readings assigned for a particular topic in the class schedule (see below). The presenter should state the arguments found in the readings and explain their significance. Presentations should address the following issues:
1. Historical Context: What was happening in the writer’s time and place that led to the writing of the essay? What problems did the author mean to address?
2. Arguments: What is the author’s main thesis? What arguments, evidence, reasons, etc., does the author offer to support the thesis? What objections does the author consider, what reasons does the author give against these objections?
3. Social Scientific Implications: What is the significance of the author’s argument for social science and its practice? What are the theoretical and methodological implications of the argument?
Presenters should also be prepared to answer questions from the instructor and other students about the reading assignment. In effect, presenters will, with assistance from the actual instructor, act as instructors on the days that they present.
Term Paper:
You are required to write an argumentative essay that considers some contemporary political issue through the lens of the course material. The paper should be at least 2,500 words and no more than 5,000 words (approximately 10-20 double-spaced pages). The paper should be double-spaced, with standard default margins, and typed in 12-point Times New Roman font. Be sure to cite your sources appropriately (MLA, APA, or Chicago-style formatting are all acceptable) and include a reference list.
You can choose your own topic, provided that it is related (or relate-able) to the class material. You are strongly encouraged to choose a topic that relates to your other work in the graduate program, especially to the topic of your culminating project.
Please keep the following dates in mind:
February 24, 2021: Term Paper topic and thesis statement due before 5 PM
March 17. 2021: Term Paper outline due before 5 PM
April 7, 2021: Term Paper first draft due before 5 PM
April 23, 2021: Term Paper final draft due via email by 5 PM
Your paper should be both spell-checked and grammar-checked. Any misspelled words, or instances of poor grammar or incorrect punctuation, are legitimate grounds for losing points. In order to ensure that your writing meets these standards, I strongly encourage you to take advantage of the resources at the ASU Writing Center (see below). If you are an international student, you may also seek assistance from the International Academic Support Center (I-ASC) on the Tempe campus.
The Writing Center / Student Tutoring:
Your grade in this course is based largely on your ability to express an understanding of the course material. If you are to pass this course, it is absolutely essential that you write well and clearly. The Writing Center at the Student Success Center is available to all ASU students currently enrolled in classes. The Writing Center has tutors who can assist you with all areas of writing. Tutors are trained to help with all sorts of writing assignments, including but not limited to essays, applications, resumes, personal writing projects, lab reports, and so on.
For Spring 2021, the Writing Center will offer online graduate writing and graduate statistics tutoring appointments live via Zoom. Listed below are the hours for the Online Writing Center:
Monday through Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sunday: 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Free tutoring support is available in person and online for most courses. Services are offered through ASU’s University Academic Success Programs for currently enrolled students.
· Tutoring is available in math, business, science, statistics, and engineering courses.
· Writing tutoring is available for any writing project at any stage of the writing process.
· Supplemental Instruction (SI) facilitates collaborative study groups for selected courses.
· Graduate academic tutoring is available for writing and statistics.
· Academic skills tutoring can help with critical reading, study skills, note taking, and more.
· Resources are available through our YouTube channel, Zoom recordings, and handouts.
Visit https://tutoring.asu.edu (Links to an external site.) or call (480) 965-9072 for more information about these services, to view our schedules, or to book an appointment.
Grading Scale:
The grading scale for graduate courses is typically much different from what is used in undergraduate courses.
A+ Outstanding student; work publishable in current form
A Excellent student; work probably publishable with minor revision
A- Good student; work perhaps publishable with major revision
B+ Above average student; work not publishable without comprehensive revision
B Average student; work not publishable, but indicates adequate grasp of material
B- Below average student; work not publishable, indicates poor grasp of material
C Failing student; what work?
Class Schedule (tentative, subject to change as necessary):
Week One: January 13, 2021
Review syllabus; class overview
Week Two: January 20, 2021
Discussion questions due before 5 PM
Presenter: Scott
Assigned Readings:
F. A. Hayek
1. “Individualism: True and False”
https://fee.org/articles/individualism-true-and-false/ (Links to an external site.)
2. “Kinds of Rationalism”
The Market and Other Orders, Prologue
René Descartes
3. Discourse on the Method of Rightly Conducting one’s Reason and Seeking Truth in the Sciences
http://www.earlymoderntexts.com/assets/pdfs/descartes1637.pdf (Links to an external site.)
Week Three: January 27, 2021
Discussion questions due before 5 PM
Presenter: Sadler
Assigned Readings:
David Hume
1. An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding http://www.earlymoderntexts.com/assets/pdfs/hume1748.pdf (Links to an external site.)
F. A. Hayek
2. “The Legal and Political Philosophy of David Hume”
PDF available on class Canvas site
Week Four: February 3, 2021
Discussion questions due before 5 PM
Presenter: Julissa
Assigned Readings:
Bernard Mandeville
1. The Fable of the Bees or Private Vices, Publick Benefits: “The Grumbling Hive: Or, Knaves Turned Honest” http://www.writersreps.com/feature.aspx?FeatureID=85 (Links to an external site.)
F. A. Hayek
2. “Dr. Bernard Mandeville”
PDF available on class Canvas site
3. “The Results of Human Action but Not of Human Design”
The Market and Other Orders, Chapter 11
Week Five: February 10, 2021
Discussion questions due before 5 PM
Presenter: James
Assigned Readings:
Adam Smith
1. An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations, Book I, Chapters I – VIII
http://www.mondopolitico.com/library/wealthofnations/toc.htm (Links to an external site.)
F. A. Hayek
2. “Adam Smith (1723-1790): His Message in Today’s Language”
PDF available on class Canvas site
Week Six: February 17, 2021
Discussion questions due before 5 PM
Presenter: Julissa
Assigned Readings:
Jeremy Bentham
1. “The Greatest Happiness of the Greatest Number”
John Stuart Mill
2. On Liberty (1859), Chapter 1
https://www.utilitarianism.com/ol/one.html (Links to an external site.)
3. Utilitarianism (1863), Chapters 1 and 2
http://www.earlymoderntexts.com/assets/pdfs/mill1863.pdf (Links to an external site.)
Week Seven: February 24, 2021
Discussion questions due before 5 PM
Term Paper topic and thesis statement due before 5 PM
Presenter: Sadler
Assigned Readings:
F. A. Hayek
1. “Economics and Knowledge” The Market and Other Orders, Chapter 1
2. “The Facts of the Social Sciences” The Market and Other Orders, Chapter 2
3. “The Use of Knowledge in Society” The Market and Other Orders, Chapter 3
4. “The Meaning of Competition” The Market and Other Orders, Chapter 4
5. “The Pretence of Knowledge” The Market and Other Orders, Chapter 16
Week Eight: March 3, 2021
Discussion questions due before 5 PM
Presenter: Scott
Assigned Readings:
Scott Scheall
1. F. A. Hayek and the Epistemology of Politics: The Curious Task of Economics, Part One (Chapters 1-3)
PDF available on class Canvas site
Week Nine: March 10, 2021
Discussion questions due before 5 PM
Presenter: Scott
Assigned Readings:
Scott Scheall
1. F. A. Hayek and the Epistemology of Politics: The Curious Task of Economics, Part Two (Chapters 4-6)
PDF available on class Canvas site
Week Ten: March 17, 2021
Discussion questions due before 5 PM
Term Paper outline due before class
Presenter: Abdulla
Assigned Readings:
Rudolf Carnap, Hans Hahn, and Otto Neurath
1. Wissenschaftliche Weltauffassung: Der Wiener Kreis (The Scientific Conception of the World: The Vienna Circle)
2. Karl Popper
“Science: Conjectures and Refutations”
PDF available on class Canvas site
Week Eleven: March 24, 2021
Discussion questions due before 5 PM
Presenter: Roy
Assigned Readings:
W.V.O. Quine
1. “Two Dogmas of Empiricism”
http://www.ditext.com/quine/quine.html (Links to an external site.)
Thomas Kuhn
2. “The Nature and Necessity of Scientific Revolutions”
3. “Objectivity, Value Judgment, and Theory Choice”
PDFs available on class Canvas site
Week Twelve: March 31, 2021
Discussion questions due before 5 PM
Presenter: Abdulla
Assigned Readings:
David Bloor
1. “Strengths of the Strong Programme”
PDF available on class Canvas site
Larry Laudan
2. “The Pseduo-Science of Science”
3. “Demystifying Underdetermination”
PDFs available on class Canvas site
Week Thirteen: April 7, 2021
Discussion questions due before 5 PM
Term Paper first draft due before class
Presenter: James
Assigned Readings:
F. A. Hayek
1. “Degrees of Explanation” The Market and Other Orders, Chapter 6
2. “The Theory of Complex Phenomena” The Market and Other Orders, Chapter 9
Week Fourteen: April 14, 2021
Discussion questions due before 5 PM
Presenter: Roy
Assigned Readings:
Michael Polanyi
1. “The Republic of Science: Its Political and Economic Theory”
PDF available on class Canvas site
F. A. Hayek
2. “Competition as a Discovery Procedure” The Market and Other Orders, Chapter 12
3. “The Errors of Constructivism” The Market and Other Orders, Chapter 14
Week Fifteen: April 21, 2021
Discussion questions due before 5 PM
Presenter: Scott
Assigned Readings:
Tim Leonard
1. “Reflection on Rules in Science”
PDF available on class Canvas site
Scott Scheall
2. “Kinds of Scientific Rationalism”
PDF available on class Canvas site
Scott Scheall, William Butos, and Thomas McQuade
3. “Social and Scientific Disorder as Epistemic Phenomena, or The Consequences of Government Dietary Guidelines”
PDF available on class Canvas site
April 23, 2021
Term Paper due via email by 5 PM
Email Correspondence:
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I typically respond to emails within 24 hours. However, if you do not receive a response within 24 hours, please do not bombard my inbox with additional messages. I always respond to student inquiries as soon as I possibly can.
Prohibition of Commercial Notetaking Services:
In accordance with ACD 304-06 Commercial Note Taking Services, written permission must be secured from the instructor in order to sell the instructor's oral communication in the form of notes. Notes must have the note taker’s name as well as the instructor's name, the course number, and the date.
College and University Policies
Drop and Add Dates/Withdrawals
If you are unable to take this course for any reason, be aware that there is a limited timeline to drop or add the course. Consult with your advisor and notify your instructor to add or drop this course. If you are considering a withdrawal, review the following ASU policies: Withdrawal from Classes, Withdrawing as a Financial Aid Recipient, Medical/Compassionate Withdrawal, and a Grade of Incomplete.
Grade Appeals
Students must first speak with the instructor of the class to discuss any disputed grades. If, after review, a resolution is not achieved, students may proceed with the appeal process. Student grade appeals must be processed in the regular semester immediately following the issuance of the grade in dispute (by commencement for fall or spring), regardless whether the student is enrolled at the university. Complete details are available in the CISA Grade Appeals policy.
Academic Integrity
Academic honesty is expected of all students in all examinations, papers, laboratory work, academic transactions and records. The possible sanctions include, but are not limited to, appropriate grade penalties, course failure (indicated on the transcript as a grade of E), course failure due to academic dishonesty (indicated on the transcript as a grade of XE), loss of registration privileges, disqualification and dismissal. For more information, see provost.asu.edu/academicintegrity.
If you fail to meet the standards of academic integrity in any of the criteria listed on the university policy website, sanctions will be imposed by the instructor, college, and/or dean. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on an academic evaluation or assignment, plagiarizing, academic deceit (such as fabricating data or information), or falsifying academic records. Turning in an assignment (all or in part) that you completed for a previous class is considered self-plagiarism and falls under these guidelines. Any infractions of self-plagiarism are subject to the same penalties as copying someone else’s work without proper citations. Students who have taken this class previously and would like to use the work from previous assignments should contact the instructor for permission to do so.
If you have any questions about your work and the academic integrity policy, please discuss your assignment or concerns with your instructor, teaching assistant, or your college Academic Integrity Officer in advance of submitting an assignment. Student resources on Sun Devil Integrity and strategies for completing your work with integrity and avoiding plagiarism are available here: ASU Student Resources for Academic Integrity or provost.asu.edu/academicintegrity for more information.
Harassment Prohibited
ASU policy prohibits harassment on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, Vietnam era veteran status, and other protected veteran status. Violations of this policy may result in disciplinary action, including termination of employees or expulsion of students. Students are encouraged to report harassment to instructors and the Dean of Students Office.
Student Conduct
ASU and the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts expects and requires its students to act with honesty, integrity, and respect. Required behavior standards are listed in the Student Code of Conduct and Student Disciplinary Procedures, Computer, Internet, and Electronic Communications policy, ASU Student Academic Integrity Policy, and outlined by the Office of Student Rights & Responsibilities. Anyone in violation of these policies is subject to sanctions. Students are entitled to receive instruction free from interference by other members of the class. An instructor may withdraw a student from the course when the student's behavior disrupts the educational process per Instructor Withdrawal of a Student for Disruptive Classroom Behavior. The Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities accepts incident reports from students, faculty, staff, or other persons who believe that a student or a student organization may have violated the Student Code of Conduct.
Students must refrain from uploading to any course shell, discussion board, or website used by the course instructor or other course forum, material that is not the student's original work, unless the students first comply with all applicable copyright laws; faculty members reserve the right to delete materials on the grounds of suspected copyright infringement.
Title IX
Title IX is a federal law that provides that no person be excluded on the basis of sex from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity. Both Title IX and university policy make clear that sexual violence and harassment based on sex is prohibited. An individual who believes they have been subjected to sexual violence or harassed on the basis of sex can seek support, including counseling and academic support, from the university. If you or someone you know has been harassed on the basis of sex or sexually assaulted, you can find information and resources at https://sexualviolenceprevention.asu.edu/faqs.
As a mandated reporter, I am obligated to report any information I become aware of regarding alleged acts of sexual discrimination, including sexual violence and dating violece. ASU Counseling Services, https://eoss.asu.edu/counseling, is available if you wish to discuss any concerns confidentially and privately. ASU online students may access 360 Life Services, https://goto.asuonline.asu.edu/success/online-resources.html.
Student Accessibility and Inclusive Learning Services (SAILS)
Qualified students with disabilities who will require disability accommodations in this class are encouraged to make their requests to the instructor at the beginning of the semester either during office hours or by appointment. Note: Prior to receiving disability accommodations, verification of eligibility from the Student Accessibility and Inclusive Learning Services is required. Disability information is confidential.
Student Accessibility and Inclusive Learning Services (eoss.asu.edu/drc)
Email: [email protected]
SAILS Phone: 480-965-1234
SAILS FAX: 480-965-0441
Tutoring
Free tutoring support is available in person and online for most courses. Services are offered through ASU’s University Academic Success Programs for currently enrolled students.
Tutoring is available in math, business, science, statistics, and engineering courses.
Writing tutoring is available for any writing project at any stage of the writing process.
Supplemental Instruction (SI) facilitates collaborative study groups for selected courses.
Graduate academic tutoring is available for writing and statistics.
Academic skills tutoring can help with critical reading, study skills, note taking, and more.
Resources are available through our YouTube channel, Zoom recordings, and handouts.
Visit https://tutoring.asu.edu or call (480) 965-9072 for more information about these services, to view our schedules, or to book an appointment.
Statement on Inclusion
Arizona State University is deeply committed to positioning itself as one of the great new universities by seeking to build excellence, enhance access, and have an impact on our community, state, nation, and the world. To do that requires our faculty and staff to reflect the intellectual, ethnic, and cultural diversity of our nation and world so that our students learn from the broadest perspectives, and we engage in the advancement of knowledge with the most inclusive understanding possible of the issues we are addressing through our scholarly activities. We recognize that race and gender historically have been markers of diversity in institutions of higher education. However, at ASU, we believe that diversity includes additional categories such as socioeconomic background, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, nationality, and intellectual perspective.
Mental Health
As a student, like anyone else, you may experience a range of challenges that can interfere with learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, substance use, feeling down, difficulty concentrating, and/or lack of motivation. These emotional health concerns or stressful events may diminish your academic performance and/or reduce your ability to participate in daily activities. ASU Counseling Services provides counseling and crisis services for students who are experiencing a mental health concern. Any student may call or walk-in to any ASU counseling center for a same-day or future appointment to discuss any personal concern. Here is the website: eoss.asu.edu/counseling. After office hours and 24/7 ASU's dedicated crisis line is available for crisis consultation by calling 480-921-1006.
Establishing a Safe Environment
Learning takes place best when a safe environment is established in the classroom. In accordance with SSM 104-02 of the Student Services Manual, students enrolled in this course have a responsibility to support an environment that nurtures individual and group differences and encourages engaged, honest discussions. The success of the course rests on your ability to create a safe environment where everyone feels comfortable to share and explore ideas. We must also be willing to take risks and ask critical questions. Doing so will effectively contribute to our own and others’ intellectual and personal growth and development. We welcome disagreements in the spirit of critical academic exchange, but please remember to be respectful of others’ viewpoints, whether you agree with them or not.
All incidents and allegations of violent or threatening conduct by an ASU student (whether on- or off-campus) must be reported to the ASU Police Department (ASU PD) and the Office of the Dean of Students. If either office determines that the behavior poses or has posed a serious threat to personal safety or to the welfare of the campus, the student will not be permitted to return to campus or reside in any ASU residence hall until an appropriate threat assessment has been completed and, if necessary, conditions for return are imposed. ASU PD, the Office of the Dean of Students, and other appropriate offices will coordinate the assessment in light of the relevant circumstances.
Prohibition of Commercial Notetaking Services
In accordance with ACD 304-06 Commercial Note Taking Services, written permission must be secured from the official instructor of the class in order to sell the instructor's oral communication in the form of notes. Notes must have the note taker’s name as well as the instructor's name, the course number, and the date.
Course Evaluation
Students are expected to complete the course evaluation. The feedback provides valuable information to the instructor and the college and is used to improve student learning. Students are notified when the online evaluation form is available. The results are always anonymous and cannot be reviewed by the instructor/department until after final grades have been posted.
Academic Affairs Manual
For a complete guide to Arizona State University course policies, please refer to the Academic Affairs Manual (ACD
