Grading Policies
Late Work
Homework
- 0-24 hours late: -1 point from max (max 9/10 possible)
- 1-7 days late: -2 points from max (max 8/10 possible)
- $>$7 days late: max 5/10 possible
Tests & Exams
- Make-ups only for documented emergencies
- No extensions on TMs or final exam
Penalties
Homework Quality
- Formatting issues: -1 point
- Illegible handwriting: -2 points
- Missing name/ID: -1 point
- Plagiarism: 0 points (assignment failed)
Bonuses
- Exceptional solutions
- Active participation
- Course contributions: GitHub PRs, error reports
- Helping peers: study groups, tutoring, answering questions
Academic Integrity
Allowed:
- Discussing approaches
- Study groups
- Asking questions
Prohibited:
- Copying solutions
- Sharing written work
- Using prior years’ solutions
- AI-generated solutions
Penalty: Zero score, course failure, university report
Collaboration Policy
| Activity | Homework | Tests | TMs & Exam |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discussion | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Study groups | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Shared solutions | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Rule: You must write solutions independently and defend them orally.
Attendance
- Not directly graded
- Essential for success
- Material may not be in notes