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CMPSCI 121 "Introduction to Problem Solving with Computers" using Java Department of Computer Science University of Massachusetts Amherst |
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Grading
The lowest of the eight Programming Assignment grades and the lowest two of the twelve
Weekly OWL Exercise grades will be dropped from their respective averages. As you can see the weekly homework assignments make up the largest single portion of your grade. You learn best by doing, not just listening and reading. Stay on top of the homework, and don't get behind! They come fast--right on top of one another. Keep up with the homework and starting the assignments early. Then: (a) you will have more fun when you aren't under time pressure, and you'll learn more; (b) you will then also understand the lectures better, (c) you will finish the assignment more easily because you will have the context and the support of your peers and TAs, (d) you'll be well on your way to a good grade. It's hard for your instructor, TAs and peers to be sympathetic and helpful to someone who didn't put in the effort to get started before the last minute. Late Homework PolicyWith a class of this size, we simply don't have the capacity to grant homework extensions on an individual basis. Homeworks are turned in through the OWL system, which won't accept homeworks after the time they are due. Since you could theoretically have a computer glitch at the last moment, it is best to try to turn in homeworks at least 30 minutes before the deadline. If you are sick, or have a computer glitch, or some other problem, remember that you can drop your two lowest homework grades on the chapter exercises and the programming problems, but we encourage you to finish every homework that you can. And remember, it is much better to turn in a partially done homework than nothing at all (for the programming problems). We encourage you not to "waste" this allowance of two assignments. Try to use them only when absolutely necessary (for sickness, funeral, etc.).Regrading PolicyIf you feel that a homework assignment or exam has been misgraded, you should bring this to the attention of a TA or the instructor. Assignments will be open for regrading for two weeks after their due date, up until the day of the final exam. Honesty Policy for Homework
Regarding the ethics of what you may or may not discuss with other students:
When in doubt about whether it is ethical to ask or answer a question of another student, ask a TA or the instructor. Academic HonestyAny acts of cheating, plagiarism or breaking the above rules will be reported to the University Academic Honesty Board. You are responsible for knowing, and will be held to, the University Academic Honesty Policy. This policy is available online at http://www.umass.edu/dean_students/code_conduct/acad_honest.htm By enrolling in the class you are accepting all the above policies. If you have questions about these policies please talk with the instructor. (Parts of the above policy wording copied from UPenn and other UMass professors.)
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