The document outlines policies for the class including: 1) A participation policy requiring students to participate in the first week's discussion board or risk being withdrawn from the class. 2) A late policy allowing late submissions of assignments up to two weeks with a 10% penalty and requiring prior arrangements for submissions over two weeks late. 3) An extension policy allowing instructors to accept assignments over one week late if the student receives prior approval and meets the extended deadline. 4) Contact information for the instructor and recommendations to use discussion boards for general questions and email for personal questions.