PSY 452

Psychology of Trauma
Fall 2024 Syllabus

Instructor: Kristin Griffith, PhD, BCBA, Days: Mondays & Wednesdays

LBA
Email: [email protected] Time: 4:00-5:15pm
Instructor Office Hours: In-person or via Location: Church Fine Arts (CFA 153)
Zoom by appointment
Teaching Assistant: Grace Paterson TA Email: [email protected]
Teaching Assistant: Camryn Palmer TA Email: [email protected]
TA Office Hours: TBA; In-person or via Zoom
Note: This syllabus and the course schedule may change based on class needs.
Students will be given advance notice if assignments, due dates, or point values
change in any significant way. If this occurs, students will be informed of changes in-
class and via Canvas announcement.

Required Texts and Readings

• van der Kolk, B. (2015). The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the
Healing of Trauma. Penguin Publishing Group.
o ISBN-10: 0143127748
o ISBN-13: 978-0143127741
o Audiobook acceptable
• Friedman, M. J., Schnurr, P. P., & Keane, T. M. (2021). Handbook of PTSD:
Science and practice (3rd ed.). Guilford Press.
• Additional readings will be posted on Canvas and are noted in the class schedule
below.

Course Canvas Site – This course has a Canvas page where course materials can be
accessed (e.g., syllabus, study guides, lecture slides, supplemental readings). To
access the course Canvas page:
1. Go to the Canvas login page (https://www.unr.edu/webcampus).
2. Log in with your NetID and password
3. Click on PSY 452: Psychology of Trauma
If you are having difficulties with connectivity and/or navigating within Canvas, please
contact the UNR Computer Help Desk (775-682-5000 or [email protected]).

Course Description
Prerequisites – GE courses (CO1-CO3) completed; at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8
completed; Junior or Senior standing; PSY 101; PSY 240. Recommended: PSY 341.

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Course Catalog – Critical examination of etiology and treatment issues related to
psychology studies in traumatic stress. Review of empirical research and
psychotherapeutic principles.

Instructor – This class will focus on the study of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
from an integrated psychological and multicultural perspective. We will interpret and
critically analyze scientific findings from psychological, sociological, anthropological, and
biological research. In addition, we will discuss historical and current events related to
PTSD. Consistent with capstone course requirements, there are substantial reading and
writing components in the curriculum as well as intensive in-class discussions.
Capstone courses are focused on teaching students how to think as opposed to what to
think. As such, this course will have a heavy emphasis on critical thinking. Critical
thinking will be encouraged in discussions and will be a key grading criterion in writing
assignments.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. apply, orally and in writing, the knowledge, perspectives, principles, and modes
of analyses practiced in psychology related to the topic of trauma.
2. read and interpret works from different theoretical perspectives on the causes of
traumatic symptoms and draw this information from empirical research in the
area of trauma psychology.
3. use and apply the basic principles of the social sciences to understand the
psychological literature on trauma.
4. identify how the empirical research on the etiology and treatment of trauma has
impacted our ability to prevent and treat traumatic stress.
5. critically evaluate course topics through writing assignments, oral presentations,
and informal class discussion. Using foundational knowledge acquired in the
course, students will apply the information to current events-providing the
opportunity to transfer knowledge across settings.
6. identify psychological concerns related to the ethical behavior of researchers and
therapists based off of an examination of cultural differences in trauma.

Course Structure
This class will be composed of lectures, in-class discussions and activities, quizzes, and
written assignments; all based on assigned readings and study objectives. Lectures will
provide an overview of the topic or supplementary information. Lecture PowerPoints will
be made available at the start of each class period on Canvas. You are expected to
actively participate in in-class discussions and activities. You may be called on to
summarize or critique material covered in the assigned readings or to participate in
classroom discussions.

Study Objectives – A list of study objectives (SOs) will be provided for each assigned
reading and are designed to highlight critical content. While completion of the study
objectives is not required and will not be graded, if you choose to complete the SOs,
you may use them on A & P and weekly quizzes.

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Attendance and Preparation (A & P) Quizzes – For each class when readings and
study objectives are assigned, you will complete a brief 2-question “A & P Quiz” at the
start of each class period. All A & P quiz questions will be directly related to the
assigned readings and drawn from the study objectives for that class. I will post the A &
P quiz in class and you will submit your written response on paper during the first 5
minutes of class. The purpose of the A & P quiz is two-fold. First, to encourage you to
read and do the study objectives before class, so that class time can be spent on
activities that build on this material. Second, to serve as a record of your timely
attendance to class. For each class period, you will earn up to 5 points for your
responses to A & P quiz. Two points will be awarded for simply attending class on time
and the remaining points will be awarded for correct responses to A & P quiz questions.
To allow for inevitable absences, your four (4) lowest A & P quiz grades will be dropped
automatically.

Participation – Your physical and verbal participation is essential to creating a learning

community in this class. In-class discussions and activities will occur regularly
throughout the semester. Discussions are intended to provide you with an opportunity to
critically analyze material, express yourselves orally, and actively listen to others’
perspectives. In-class activities are intended to assist you in applying content learned
through readings and lecture. For some class sessions, you may receive points for your
active participation. For others, you may complete an activity in class and turn it in to
demonstrate your participations. Yet for others, you may start the activity in class and it
will be due on the date posted on Canvas (i.e., end of day, end of week). Ultimately,
your active participation will make this course much more engaging, allowing you to get
more out of the class. Participation will be graded based on the following criteria:
staying for the duration of class, actively participating in class discussions and activities,
making on-topic comments, asking questions, collaborating with other students
effectively, and meaningfully contributing to group work. Your contributions should
demonstrate a reasonable understanding and critical analysis of the topic, use of
readings and/or empirical evidence to support discussion points, and college-level oral
presentation quality. For each class period, you will earn up to 20 points for your active
participation in class discussions and activities. To allow for inevitable absences, your
four (4) lowest participation grades will be dropped automatically.

Weekly Quizzes – After each Wednesday class session and before 12:00am (midnight)
on the following Sunday (i.e., weekly), you will complete a brief quiz on Canvas. The
quiz will be comprised of approximately 10-15 questions and you will have 30 minutes
to complete it. The purpose of the quiz is to assess your understanding of course
content after lectures, discussions, and class activities. All quiz questions will be directly
related to the reading, study objectives, and lecture content. Quizzes may include
multiple choice, multiple answer, fill in the blank, and short answer questions and each
quiz will be worth 20 points. To allow for inevitable absences, your two (2) lowest quiz
grades will be dropped automatically, with one exception. The syllabus quiz cannot be
dropped and is required for all students.

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Weekly Written Assignments – Most weeks, you will submit a written assignment
responding to an assigned prompt. These guided written assignments will require
critical thought and evidence from scientific research we read and/or discuss on PTSD.
Written assignments will be graded based on the following criteria: understanding of
class-related content (e.g., readings, lecture, discussions), critical analysis of the
topic(s), use of readings and empirical evidence to support the points made (i.e., APA-
style in-text citations), writing quality (e.g., thoroughness, thoughtfulness, clarity of
content), adherence to instructions (e.g., addresses all parts of prompt), and acceptable
writing mechanics (e.g., spelling, grammar, diction, syntax, use of technical terms,
format of APA-formatted citations). Papers must be typed, double-spaced, and in an
APA approved font. You should include an APA-style title page for a student paper and
an APA style reference page. Each written assignment will be worth 50 points and your
lowest (1) written assignment grade will be dropped automatically.

Summary and Connection Papers – At three times throughout the semester, you
submit a longer written assignment called a Summary and Connection (S & C) paper. In
these papers, you will summarize a selected topic from the course (e.g., diagnosis of
PTSD using the DSM, EMDR, emotional processing theory). Then you will summarize a
relevant, peer-reviewed publication that you found on that specific topic. Lastly, you will
connect the conclusions of the publication you summarized to other content you learned
in the course, to your own personal experiences, and/or to clinical practice. The purpose
of the S & C papers is for you to demonstrate your knowledge of content covered in
class and to expand that knowledge related to a specific topic of interest to you. S & C
papers will also be an opportunity to connect class material to clinical practice, your own
experiences, and opinions. Additional instructions, a grading rubric, and paper template
will be provided to clarify expectations. Each C & S. paper will be worth 150 points and
your lowest (1) written assignment grade will be dropped automatically.

Assignments and Point Allocation

Points
Assignment Points Each Total Number
Possible
Syllabus Quiz 15 points 1 15
Attendance & 22
5 points each 110
Preparation Quizzes (26 - lowest 4)
23
Participation 20 points each 460
(27 - lowest 4)
14
Weekly Quizzes 20 points each 280
(16 - lowest 2)
Weekly Written 9
50 points 450
Assignments (10 - lowest 1)
Summary & 2
150 300
Connection Papers (3 - lowest 1)
Total Points: 1615

Course Grading Scale

93% + =A 90% - 92% = A- 86% - 89% = B+

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83% - 85% = B 73% - 75% = C 63% - 65% = D
80% - 82% = B- 70% - 72% = C- 60% - 62% = D-
76% - 79% = C+ 66% - 69% = D+ 59% - =F

Course Expectations
General – You are expected to complete all assigned reading and study objectives
before class, to arrive to class on time, and to stay for the duration of the class meeting
time. While in class, you will also be expected to actively participate in discussions and
activities by asking questions, providing examples, and making comments relevant to
the course content. Your knowledge of the readings and your participation in class
discussions and activities will be reflected in your participation grade. In addition, you
are expected to be respectful by minimizing side-conversations and silencing the
sounds and notifications on cell phones, tablets, and laptops. Please do not email,
browse social media, text, shop online, or make phone calls during class. Computer
usage for course-related activities (e.g., taking notes, accessing Canvas) is encouraged
but should not distract you or others from the learning environment. If anything is
disrupting your learning, please speak with me as soon as possible. Lastly, you are
expected to read this syllabus, assignment instructions, grading rubrics, and samples,
and the feedback provided to you on your assignments thoroughly. To foster your
success in this course, please reference these materials and incorporate feedback
provided to improve future submissions.

Communication – You can contact the course TAs and me through the email
addresses listed above or through the course Canvas page. The TAs and I will reply to
emails or Canvas messages promptly; always within 1-2 business days (i.e., M-F). Feel
free to reach out to me with questions or comments about this course, or about any
academic, vocational, or personal topics where I might be a resource. I genuinely enjoy
interacting with students and want to support your success in this course and beyond.

Attendance – Because your presence and participation in discussions is essential to

the purpose of Capstone seminar courses, your attendance is reflected in your
participation grade. This means if you are absent, you will miss the opportunity to earn
participation points for the class period. You are expected arrive to class on time and
stay for the duration of the class meeting time. To accommodate inevitable absences
and unplanned events, I’ve developed practical grading policies detailed elsewhere in
this syllabus. Please consider dropped scores as “sick days” or “personal emergency
days” as opposed to “vacation days” or “skipped assignments.” If you are impacted by
extenuating circumstances (e.g., serious illness/injury, bereavement, etc.), please speak
with me directly, within 1-2 business days of the relevant event, to make alternative
arrangements.

Late Work – The class schedule has been carefully structured to distribute the course
work throughout the semester in a predictable fashion and to avoid large amounts of
work accumulating at “the final hour.” Given this, the expectation is for you to submit
written assignments and quizzes to Canvas by midnight (12:00am) the due dates
posted and listed below. However, to accommodate inevitable but unforeseen events,

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quizzes, written assignments, and the first two S & C papers will remain open for one
additional week following the due date and submissions received during this time will
not be penalized. After this week “grace period,” no late work will be accepted. Again,
if you’re impacted by significant extenuating circumstances (e.g., serious injury, illness,
bereavement, etc.), please speak with me immediately and individually to discuss
arrangements.

Re-grade Requests – If you disagree with an evaluation of a quiz or assignment, you

may submit a re-grade request to me in writing via email or Canvas within one week of
the receipt of the grade in question. The request must contain a full explanation of the
point of contention including the rationale for why additional points should be credited.
References to relevant text material (page and paragraph) or to specific lecture material
will make it easier to evaluate your request. Re-grade requests will be evaluated once.

Self-advocacy – As a developing professional, you are responsible for advocating for

your own needs. Whether in this class or in other areas of your life, if something isn’t
working it is your responsibility to seek assistance to improve the situation. It also your
responsibility to advocate for yourself in a timely fashion (i.e., in advance of or within 1-2
business days after a problem arises) so that others have a reasonable opportunity to
assist. It can be difficult for others to assess your personal circumstances. Therefore, if
you’re struggling academically or otherwise, you are expected to communicate your
needs in a timely and courteous fashion so we can work together to address the issue.

Respectful Discourse – In class discussions will require your participation and may, at
times, involve discrepant points of view. Respect for all students is of the utmost
importance to facilitate a meaningful, academic discussion. It should be noted that
personal attacks, insults, and deliberate offensiveness will not be tolerated in our class
discussions, as they diminish the learning experience for everyone.

Sensitive Topics – This course will sometimes discuss topics and situations that are
“heavy” and may be distressing to some students (e.g., death, sexual assault, child
abuse). If you need to remove yourself from a particular class period for a few minutes
or while certain content is discussed due to content being distressing (e.g., talk of death,
discussion on sexual assault), please feel comfortable to do so. This is a safe space.
Most of what we discuss will be on the effects of such potentially traumatic events as
opposed to the events themselves. However, it isn’t possible to hold a course
on psychological trauma without these types of distressing situations coming up.
Therefore, students are expected to return to class as soon as they can do so, if
possible, immediately after the discussion of such content ends. Strong, recurring
emotional reactions cannot be used as a reason for tardiness or for missing most or
entire class periods. If you believe this content may create a difficulty for you that will
negatively impact your grade (e.g., lost participation points due to repeated attendance
issues), please speak with me individually, as soon as possible.

Course Calendar

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 Class Reading &
Date Topic(s) Assignments Due
# SOs Due
1 Monday • Class • Syllabus • Syllabus quiz
8/26/24 introductions due Sun. 9/1/24
• Syllabus review
Part 1: Foundations
2 Wednesday • Introduction to • Friedman et al., • A & P Quiz 1
8/28/24 trauma & PTSD Chapter 1 (13 • Participation 1
pgs.) • Quiz 1 due Sun.
• SOs 9/1/24
• WA 1 due Sun.
9/1/24
Monday 9/2/24 – UNR Holiday – Labor Day – No class
3 Wednesday • Background and • Friedman et al., • A & P Quiz 2
9/4/24 diagnosis of Chapter 2 (15 • Participation 2
PTSD pgs.) • Quiz 2 due Sun.
• Epidemiology of • Friedman et al., 9/8/24
trauma in adults Chapter 4 (10 • WA 2 due Sun.
pgs.) 9/8/24
• SOs
4 Monday • Historical • The Body • A & P Quiz 3
9/9/24 perspective on Keeps the • Participation 3
PTSD Score (BKS):
• Stress and Part 1 (40 pgs.)
coping • Wortman &
Silver (1989; 9
pgs.)
• SOs
5 Wednesday • Genetics of • Yehuda (2000; • A & P Quiz 4
9/11/24 trauma 9 pgs.) • Participation 4
• SOs • Quiz 3 due Sun.
9/16/24
• WA 3 due Sun.
9/15/24
6 Monday • PTSD and • Friedman et al., • A & P Quiz 5
9/16/24 physical health Chapter 25 (11 • Participation 5
pgs.)
• SOs
7 Wednesday • Neurocognitive • BKS: Part 2 (53 • A & P Quiz 6
9/18/24 effects of pgs.) • Participation 6
trauma • Rauch et al. • Quiz 4 due Sun.
(2000; 8 pgs.) 9/22/24
• SOs

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 8 Monday • Memory and • Friedman et al., • A & P Quiz 7
9/23/24 PTSD Chapter 7 (11 • Participation 7
pgs.)
• BKS: Part 4 (28
pgs.)
• SOs
9 Wednesday • Dissociation • Friedman et al., • A & P Quiz 8
9/25/24 Chapter 8 (12 • Participation 8
pgs.) • Quiz 5 due Sun.
• SOs 9/29/24
• S & C 1 due
Sun. 9/29/24
Part 2: Psychological Theories of and Treatments for PTSD
10 Monday • Classic • Breuer & Freud • A & P Quiz 9
9/30/24 psychodynamic (1895; 11 pgs.) • Participation 9
theories • SOs
11 Wednesday • Modern • Spermon et al. • A & P Quiz 10
10/2/24 psychodynamic (2010; 7 pgs.) • Participation 10
theories • SOs • Quiz 6 due Sun.
10/6/24
• WA 4 due Sun.
10/6/24
12 Monday • Class cancelled • None • None
10/7/24
13 Wednesday • Personality • Mowrer (1935; • A & P Quiz 11
10/9/24 theories 16 pgs.) • Participation 11
• SOs • Quiz 7 due Sun
10/13/24
• WA 5 due Sun.
10/13/24
14 Monday • Behavioral • Friedman et al. • A & P Quiz 12
10/14/24 theories (2021; pp. 98- • Participation 12
101; 4 pgs.)
• SOs
15 Wednesday • Emotional • Friedman et al. • A & P Quiz 13
10/16/24 processing (2021; pp. 101- • Participation 13
theories 102; 2 pgs.) • Quiz 8 due Sun.
• Foa & Kozak 10/20/24
(1986; 14 pgs.) • WA 6 due Sun.
• SOs 10/20/24
16 Monday • Cognitive • Friedman et al. • A & P Quiz 14
10/21/24 theories (2021; pp 103- • Participation 14
106; 4 pgs.)

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 • Ehlers & Clark
(2000; 24 pgs.)
• SOs
17 Wednesday • BKS – Limbic • BKS: Ch. 13 (27 • A & P Quiz 15
10/23/24 system pgs.) • Participation 15
therapies, • BKS: Ch. 14 (18 • Quiz 9 due Sun.
language, and pgs.) 10/27/24
recovery • SOs • WA 7 due Sun.
10/27/24
18 Monday • BKS – EMDR • BKS: Ch. 15 (15 • A & P Quiz 16
10/28/24 pgs.) • Participation 16
• SOs
19 Wednesday • BKS – Heart • BKS: Ch. 16 (14 • A & P Quiz 17
10/30/24 Rate Variability pgs.) • Participation 17
(HRV), Internal • BKS: Ch. 17 (9 • Quiz 10 due
Family Systems pgs.) Sun. 11/3/24
(IFS) • SOs
20 Monday • BKS – • BKS: Ch. 18 (13 • A & P Quiz 18
11/4/24 Psychomotor pgs.) • Participation 18
therapy (PBPS) • SOs
21 Wednesday • BKS – • BKS: Ch. 19-20 •
A & P Quiz 19
11/6/24 Neurofeedback (41 pgs.) •
Participation 19
& Trauma • SOs •
Quiz 11 due
Theater Sun. 11/10/24
• S & C 2 due
Sun. 11/10/24
Monday 11/11/24 – UNR Holiday – Veteran’s Day – No class
Part 3: Clinical Assessment & Treatment of PTSD
22 Wednesday • Assessment of • Friedman et al., • A & P Quiz 20
11/13/24 PTSD in adults Chapter 16 (11 • Participation 20
• Treating PTSD pgs.) • Quiz 12 due
& Comorbidities • Friedman et al., Sun. 11/17/24
Chapter 18 (11 • WA 8 due Sun.
pgs.) 11/17/24
• SOs
23 Monday • Psychosocial • Friedman et al., • A & P Quiz 21
11/18/24 interventions for Chapter 19 (19 • Participation 21
adults pgs.)
• SOs
24 Wednesday • Child traumatic • Friedman et al., • A & P Quiz 22
11/20/24 stress Chapter 14 (11 • Participation 22
pgs.) • Quiz 13 due
• BKS: Ch. 7-10 Sun. 11/24/24
(63 pgs.)

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 • SOs • WA 9 due Sun.
11/24/24

25 Monday • Assessment • Friedman et al., • A & P Quiz 23

11/25/24 and treatment of Chapter 17 (8 • Participation 23
PTSD in pgs.)
children and • Friedman et al.,
adolescents Chapter 20 (13
pgs.)
• SOs
Part 4: Special Topics
26 Wednesday • Mass disasters • Friedman et al., • No A & P quiz
11/27/23 and group Chapter 31 (15 • HW Activity
interventions pgs.) (instead of
• No in-person • SOs Participation 24)
class • Quiz 14 due
Sun. 12/1/24
• WA 10 due Sun.
12/1/24
UNR Holiday Thursday 11/28/24 and Friday 11/29/24 – Campus Closed
27 Monday • Gender and • Friedman et al., • A & P Quiz 24
12/2/24 trauma Chapter 13 (10 • Participation 25
pgs.)
• SOs
28 Wednesday • Culture and • Friedman et al., • A & P Quiz 25
12/4/24 trauma Chapter 26 (13 • Participation 26
pgs.) • Quiz 15 due
• SOs Sun. 12/8/24
29 Monday • Risk factors, • Friedman et al., • A & P Quiz 26
12/9/24 resilience, and Chapter 30 (12 • Participation 27
PTSD pgs.)
development • SOs
• No final exam. • Quiz 16 due
• No class meeting during final exam time. Sun. 12/15/24
• Instructor available to meet by Zoom during final exam • S & C 3 due
period if needed. Sun. 12/15/24

University Policies, Procedures, and Resources

Statement on Academic Dishonesty
The University Academic Standards Policy defines academic dishonesty, and
mandates specific sanctions for violations. See the University Academic Standards
policy: UAM 6,502. To discourage plagiarism, this course may leverage Turnitin, a
third-party software licensed through UNR, to detect potential instances of
plagiarism in written assignments submitted through the course Canvas page.

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Statement Prohibiting the Use of Generative AI
Generative AI use is NOT allowed for any purpose in this class. For the
purposes of this course, any and all uses of generative artificial intelligence
(AI)/large language model tools (such as ChatGPT, DALL-E, Gemini, Microsoft
Copilot, etc.) will be considered a violation of the UNR Academic Integrity Policy
(UAM 6,502), specifically the prohibition against cheating or submitting work that is
not your own. This applies to all assessments in the course, including study
objectives, discussion responses, quizzes, and written assignments. The following
actions are prohibited:
• Submitting any part or all of an assignment statement or test questions as
part of a prompt to a large language model AI tool.
• Incorporating any part of an AI-written response into a submitted assignment
or assignment component.
• Using AI to summarize or contextualize reading assignments or source
materials. Submitting your own work for this class to a large language model
AI tool for iteration or improvement.

Statement on Student Compliance with University Policies

In accordance with section 6,502 of the University Administrative Manual, a student
may receive academic and disciplinary sanctions for failure to comply with policy,
including this syllabus, for failure to comply with the directions of a University Official,
for disruptive behavior in the classroom, or any other prohibited action. “Disruptive
behavior" is defined in part as behavior, including but not limited to failure to follow
course, laboratory or safety rules, or endangering the health of others. A student
may be dropped from class at any time for misconduct or disruptive behavior in the
classroom upon recommendation of the instructor and with approval of the college
dean. A student may also receive disciplinary sanctions through the Office of
Student Conduct for misconduct or disruptive behavior, including endangering the
health of others, in the classroom. The student shall not receive a refund for course
fees or tuition.

Statement of Disability Services

Any student with a disability needing academic adjustments or accommodations is
requested to speak with me or the Disability Resource Center (Pennington
Achievement Center Suite 230) as soon as possible to arrange for appropriate
accommodations. This course may leverage 3rd party web/multimedia content, if
you experience any issues accessing this content, please notify your
instructor.

Statement on Audio and Video Recording

Student-created Recordings - Surreptitious or covert video-taping of class or
unauthorized audio recording of class is prohibited by law and by Board of Regents
policy. This class may be videotaped, or audio recorded only with the written
permission of the instructor. In order to accommodate students with disabilities,
some students may have been given permission to record class lectures and

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 discussions. Therefore, students should understand that their comments during
class may be recorded.

Instructor-created Recordings - Class sessions may be audio-visually recorded for

students in the class to review and for enrolled students who are unable to attend
live to view. Students who participate with their camera on or who use a profile
image are consenting to have their video or image recorded. If you do not consent
to have your profile or video image recorded, keep your camera off and do not use a
profile image. Students who un-mute during class and participate orally are
consenting to have their voices recorded. If you do not consent to have your voice
recorded during class, keep your mute button activated and only communicate by
using the "chat" feature, which allows you to type questions and comments live.

Statement on Maintaining a Safe Learning and Work Environment

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a safe learning and work
environment for all. If you believe you have experienced discrimination, sexual
harassment, sexual assault, domestic/dating violence, or stalking, whether on or off
campus, or need information related to immigration concerns, please contact the
University's Equal Opportunity & Title IX office at 775-784-1547. Resources and
interim measures are available to assist you. For more information, please visit the
Equal Opportunity and Title IX page.

Statement on Campus Closures or Delays

In the event of class cancelations or delays caused by inclement weather conditions,
fire/smoke conditions, or other unforeseen emergencies, the safety and well-being of
students are the University’s top priority. Official notifications will be disseminated
through the University website and other official channels with details related to any
campus delays or closures. In the event of a campus closure, you will be informed
as to whether the class will be offered remotely or if it will be canceled. If the class is
cancelled, you will receive information on how to address any missed course
content. Students facing significant impacts due to these events are encouraged to
communicate with their instructor for potential accommodations.

Statement for Academic Success Services

Your student fees cover usage of the University Math Center
(https://www.unr.edu/university-math-center), (775) 784-4433; University Tutoring
Center (https://www.unr.edu/tutoring-center), (775) 784-6801; and University Writing
& Speaking Center (https://www.unr.edu/writing-speaking-center), (775) 784-6030.
These centers support your classroom learning; it is your responsibility to take
advantage of their services. Keep in mind that seeking help outside of class is the
sign of a responsible and successful student.

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