CompSci 6 : Summer 2003

CompSci 6
Summer 2003

Grading

Grading is done on an absolute, but adjustable scale. This means that there is no curve. Anyone earning 90% or more of the total number of points available will receive a grade in the A range; 80% or more guarantees a grade in the B range, 70% or more guarantees a grade in the C range, 60% or more guarantees a grade in the D range. This scale may slide down, but it will not go up.

There will be several types of assignments during the term, each contributing to your final grade by approximately the following percentages:

	15% - in class group projects
	30% - programming projects
	10% - quizzes
	25% - midterm exams (2)
	20% - final exam

The programming projects will be open-ended, providing a lot of room for you to express some creativity and go beyond the basic specification. To receive a grade in the A range on these projects you are expected to complete all of the assignment's basic specifications as well as use good style so your program "looks" nice. Any extra credit features that you add will not be counted unless you get the basics working first.

These activities may involve some preparation work before class.

There may be several optional assignments that can earn points towards raising your grade.

Late Assignments

Assignments turned in on time receive no penalty. Assignments turned in late will incur a 10% penalty for each day. Weekends will not be counted in calculating the late penalty. Assignments will not be accepted after one week has passed from the due date. It is not possible to make up missed quizzes or in-class work. Individual extensions will be granted only for medical reasons or other circumstances beyond your control. In these cases, you should mail the professor and provide an official excuse.

It is important that you do not get behind in this class, its pace is too fast to allow you fall behind. The secret to successfully surviving this course is to start early and work steadily; it is not possible to cram or skim in Computer Science classes. If you are having trouble, be sure to the professor as far before the due date as possible. Do not give up, ask for help.

Records

Your grade is based on a record of your work. Occasionally thing get lost or transcription errors are made in recording grades. It is your responsibility to keep a copy of everything course related until you are happy with your final grade. Every effort will be made to correct any errors, if you have the appropriate copies to show that an error was made.

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