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Computer Accounts:
You will need an account on the ECS (Engineering) Network. If you do not
already have an account on ECS, proceed to the ECS office to arrange for one.
In-class behavior:
I understand that there may be times during the lecture when you would
rather work on your assignment for some other class the deadline of which
is rapidly approaching. I also understand that reading or writing e-mail
to somebody significant is tempting and browsing the Internet may seem
more interesting than the lecture itself. However, if I find you to use the
computer or phone during lecture for ANY activity not directly related with
the lecture, you will be asked to leave the lecture and your final grade
will be lowered for each violation (e.g., from B to C).
Academic Honesty (Cheating):
The temptation to cheat is particularly prevalent in large enrollment
courses, but smaller classes such as this one may not be immune either. In the long run, bear in mind that short-cuts
in schoolwork breed shortcuts in your career, i.e., the less you invest
in your education the less you will have to show for it later in life.
If for nothing other than your own benefit, then, do not copy the work
of any other student (past or present). This includes projects, homeworks,
quizzes and of course exams. Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated
in this course. With regard to programming/project assignments, you should be
aware that the teaching staff of this course employs a special program
that compares programs, two at a time, to determine if copying was in any
way likely. If the program indicates that your program and another student
(or past student) have unusually similar programs, I will look
at your programs carefully to determine if plagiarism is a factor. If it
is determined that you have collaborated with anyone else (past or present),
you will receive a zero for ALL homework and/or project assigments for the entire semester.
If you cheat, I will make every effort to be sure that you are sorry you
did!
Finally, a note of warning. Start work on project assignments as soon as they are
given. Do not underestimate the demanding nature of this course. Expect
the system to crash the night before your program is due. Shoot to have
it done the day before. This is like the real world, and you may as well
get used to it. After you graduate, your boss will not be impressed by
claims that you lost your files because the system went down. He/she will
simply expect you to deal with it, or better yet, to have planned ahead
for that possibility.