CSEE W3827 - Fundamentals of Computer Systems

Grading Policy

• 40% Homework: Homework is due by the end of class at 12:15 on the date that it is due, unless otherwise specified. . The TA, Roopa, will accept assignments until the end of the day, provided you can find her. Professor Rubenstein will not collect assignments after submissions have been handed to Roopa for grading. E-mailed/faxed homework and late assignments will not be accepted unless approved in advance. Approval will only be given under extreme circumstances. You are expected to produce your work in a timely manner. You may discuss and work on questions with other students in the class. However, you should write your solutions on your own, i.e., not copy someone else's solution.
  
  
• 25% Midterm: October 22, in-class, open book, open note, no calculators. You must let Professor Rubenstein know a month in advance (i.e., by next week) if you cannot take the midterm on that date. Otherwise, only medical emergencies (with doctor's note) are acceptable reasons for scheduling an alternate date.
  
  
• 35% Final: Probably 12/21 @ 9am (by the registrar) open book, open note, no calculators.

A note on effort: The final grade is based on my interpretation of how well you know the material. If all I know about you is your scores on homeworks, midterm and final, then those will directly determine your grade. If, however, you speak up in class and/or attend office hours, this gives me another way to evaluate how much you know and can only help your grade.