make
(for
directing compilation of large programs).
On most days, 10:20-11:20 and 12:30-2:20 will be spent in lab doing programming projects. (On some days, the lecture might extend into some of the lab time.) Most of the lab activities will be completed in lab, and you'll receive 2-4 check-off points per day as you complete these activities. We prefer that you finish the check-offs by the end of the 12:30-2:20 lab on the day they are assigned, but we will allow check-offs up until the next day's class (i.e., before 10:30 am).
You should use the remainder of the day to do the reading designed to prepare you for the next day's lab.
A few lab assignments will be done in teams and will be graded (as opposed to being checked-off). These will take from 2 to 6 days of lab periods.
93-100% | A |
90-93% | A- |
87-90% | B+ |
83-87% | B |
80-83% | B- |
77-80% | C+ |
73-77% | C |
70-73% | C- |
67-70% | D+ |
60-67% | D |
0-60% | F |
However, we reserve the right to subjectively adjust your final grade. In particular, we intend to dock you additional points if you fail to complete a significant number of the check-off labs, in-class quizzes, or graded projects, or if you consistently miss classes or labs.
Please see me if you have any question about how you stand.
Any substantive contribution to your solution by another person or taken from a publication should be properly acknowledged in writing. Failure to do so is plagiarism and will necessitate disciplinary action.
The same standards regarding plagiarism apply to team projects as to the work of individuals, except that the author is now the entire team rather than an individual. Anything taken from a source outside the team should be be properly cited.
One additional issue that arises from the team authorship of project reports is that all team members must stand behind all reports bearing their names. All team members have quality assurance responsibility for the entire project. If there is irreconcilable disagreement within the team it is necessary to indicate as much in the reports; this can be in the form of a "minority opinion" or "dissenting opinion" section where appropriate.
You are expected to to adhere to the highest standards of academic honesty,
to uphold the Gustavus Honor Code and to abide by the Academic Honesty Policy.
A copy of the honor code can be found in the
Academic Bulletin and a copy of the academic honesty policy can be found in the
Academic Polices section of the Gustavus Guide.
On homework, you should make a real effort to solve each problem by
yourself, although you can and should discuss problems and their
solutions with your classmates after you've made this effort. You
should give credit to any people or texts that helped you find
solutions. On tests, you are expected to work completely by yourself
You will be expected to sign the honor pledge on every exam.
A first violation of the honor code will result in a grade of 0 on
the assignment in question. Any further violations will result in a
grade of F for the course. In all cases, I notify the office of the
Provost.
Gustavus Adolphus College is committed to ensuring the full participation of all students in its programs. If you have a documented disability (or you think you may have a disability of any nature) and, as a result, need reasonable academic accommodation to participate in class, take tests or benefit from the College's services, then you should speak with the Disability Services Coordinator, for a confidential discussion of your needs and appropriate plans. Course requirements cannot be waived, but reasonable accommodations may be provided based on disability documentation and course outcomes. Accommodations cannot be made retroactively; therefore, to maximize your academic success at Gustavus, please contact Disability Services as early as possible. Disability Services (https://gustavus.edu/advising/disability/) is located in the Academic Support Center.
Support for English Learners and Multilingual students is available through the Academic Support Center and the English Learning Specialist, Laura Lindell (llindell@gustavus.edu or x7197). She can meet individually with students for tutoring in writing, consulting about academic tasks, and helping students connect with the College's support systems. When requested, she can consult with faculty regarding effective classroom strategies for ELs and multilingual students. Laura can provide students with a letter to a professor that explains and supports appropriate academic arrangements (e.g., additional time on tests, additional revisions for papers). Professors make decisions based on those recommendations at their own discretion. In addition, EL and multilingual students can seek help from peer tutors in the Writing Center.