Honor Code: The honor code is in effect for all work in this course. All work on homework assignments and exams is to be your own, and you will be required to sign an honor statement on each assignment. Projects are to be completed by the members of the project group. Project reports should provide full citations for any sources (including articles, books, websites, etc.). Plagiarism is strictly prohibited. Suspected violations will be taken seriously and reported to the honor court. Please ask the instructor if you have any questions related to the honor code.
Project deadlines: Project reports for each phase are due by email by the time specified in the phase specification. Project reports up to 24 hours late will have 10% deducted. After 24 hours, late project reports will not be accepted.
Homework deadlines: Homework assignments are due by class time on the due date. Homework will not be accepted after the beginning of class.
Project grading and group work:: Each member of a project group will receive the same grade for each phase of the project. Group work can be difficult at times, but it can also be very rewarding and provide good experience for work in real-world software development teams. Each group member is expected to contribute equally, and groups are expected to work out minor problems among themselves. In extreme cases, the instructor will mediate group problems, but groups must agree to abide by the instructor’s decision in such cases. You may want to look at these “Tips for Working in Groups ,” written by Randy Pausch of Carnegie Mellon University.
Make-up exams: No make-up exams will be given, except in documented cases of illness or family emergency.
Attendance: Attendance is not strictly required (roll will not be called), but attendance at all classes is needed in order for students to succeed in this course. In cases of in-class group activities, only group members who are present will receive a grade for the activity. Absent group members will receive a zero for the activity. Students should attend the section of the class for which they are enrolled.
Special needs: Students needing special accommodations for religious holidays, disabilities, etc. should see the instructor during the first two weeks of the semester.