CS370: System Architecture & Software [Fall 2012]

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Grading

The weights associated with different elements of the course are listed below.

Course Element	Weight
Assignments	45%
Quizzes	10%
Mid Term	20%
Final Exam	25%

Final letter grades will be based on the relative distribution of total scores and not on any preset numerical scale.

If your cumulative score is 95 points or higher, you are assured of an A. If your cumulative score is 94 points or lower, your grade will be based on the distribution.

There is no extra credit. Any points you earn will be on a level playing field with the rest of your peers.

Responsibilities
Track the schedule page of the course website daily. The schedule page includes a time-stamp of when it was last updated. Make sure that you refresh this page.
Ensure that you complete the reading and programming assignments

Policies for Makeup exams and Late Submissions:
The dates for all exams including quizzes will be announced. All exams (quizzes, midterm and the comprehensive Final) will be held in the same classroom as regular lectures. There will be no make-up exams for missed quizzes, mid-term, and finals. If you have a family or medical emergency that prevents you from attending the midterm, or the final, let me know as soon as possible and be able to provide documentation to reschedule.

All assignments are due at 5:00 PM on the due date. There is a late penalty of 10% per-day for up to a maximum of 2 days. Submissions are automatically disabled 48 hours after assignments are due -- if you have not submitted the assignment by then, you will receive an automatic zero. All assignments will be posted at least 2 weeks prior to its due date. We will have a mix of both written and programming assignments. All assignments will be posted on the assignments page. All assignments should be submitted using the checkin system. Comprehensive instructions for using this is available in this PDF document.

Conduct
All students are expected to be familiar with the policies in the department's student information sheet available here.

This course will adhere to the CSU Academic Integrity Policy as found in the General Catalog and the Student Conduct Code. At a minimum, violations will result in a grading penalty in this course and a report to the Office of Conflict Resolution and Student Conduct Services.