Grading and Policies

Grading

Exercise 1 (Procedures): Ungraded
Exercise 2 (Procedures and Overviews: 20%
Exam 1: 20%
Exam 2: 20%
Draft of Course Project: 10%
Course Project: 30%

Note:
Students may receive an increment of 0.1 to 0.3.points on their final grade for a high degree of class participation and helpfulness to other students.

The weighting of grades may be changed as the course proceeds. Minor assignments and readings may be added.

Each student is required to post at least once each week to GoPost on a topic related to the course. Points will be deducted for not posting.

Policies

Academic Integrity
Students are expected to work independently unless other instructions are given. Consult with the instructor if you think your work plan might constitute plagiarism. You should also acquaint yourself with the HCDE Plagiarism Policy.

Student Rights
Please read the HCDE statement on student rights.

Human Subjects Participation
Students registered in HCDE courses are part of the HCDE Human Subjects Pool. This means that students may be asked to participate in a research study. Participation in research studies is voluntary; students who do not wish to participate will be offered an alternative assignment. Please read the HCDE statement about human subjects.