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. Please show respect for the instructor and
other students by arriving on time and prepared for class.
Special needs: Students needing special accommodations for religious
holidays, disabilities, etc. should see the instructor during the first two
weeks of the semester.
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