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Evaluation:
| Component |
Quantity |
Points per |
Total points |
| Homeworks (lowest dropped) |
7 |
32 |
192 |
| Projects |
3 |
100 |
300 |
| Exams |
3 |
100 |
300 |
| Final exam (comprehensive) |
1 |
208 |
208 |
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Total: |
1,000 |
Homeworks involves analytical, theoretical, and
programming exercises, and are submitted online
through Gradiance. The programming projects require a
fair amount of critical thought and design, and
approximately 500-1000 lines of code. To prepare
students for the realities of computer science
problems in industry and graduate school (and beyond)
this course encourages (and rewards) self-reliance
and independent, self-directed work. Handwritten
assignments will not be accepted. Assignments are due
at 3:00pm in class. Late assignments will not be
accepted. All exams are in-class, closed-book, and
closed-notes. Attendance is mandatory at all
examinations; make-ups will not be given. Any missed
exam will result in a zero. Make no assumptions about
anything; always consult the instructor first. Final
letter grades of A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, and D
start at 93, 90, 87, 83, 80, 77, 73, 70, and 60
percent, respectively.
Workload: CPS 346 is a challenging course
and moves at a very fast pace. Spending a minimum of
9 hours outside of class each week reading, studying,
and programming is required. I advise you to see me
to discuss any problems you may have before you are
evaluated. Having said this, CPS 346 is exciting,
fun, and essiential. The advent of multi-core
processors on the desktop makes mastery of core
operating system concepts and concurrent programming
more necessary than ever for the modern computer
scientist.
Classroom policies: Students are expected
to conduct themselves with professionalism and
integrity. Keep cell phones and similar devices in a
silent mode during class. The use of laptop computers
and similar devices is not permitted in class.
Academic integrity: To achieve the course
objectives, assignments must be a sole result of your
individual work, not be shared with classmates, and
prepared in accordance with the University Honor
Pledge (see below). Evidence indicating a violation
of this policy will be handled according to the
student handbook (Academic Information) and result in
a doubly-weighted zero which will not be dropped.
Make no assumptions about this policy; always consult
the instructor first. No student should ever feel
that they must resort to academic dishonesty. You are
encouraged to consult the instructor if you are
struggling with the course or an assignment. No grade
is worth your integrity. Honesty in your academic
work will develop into professional integrity. The
faculty and students of the University of Dayton will
not tolerate any form of academic dishonesty.
University Honor Pledge: ``I understand
that as a student of the University of Dayton, I am a
member of our academic and social community. I
recognize the importance of my education and the
value of experiencing life in such an integrated
community. I believe that the value of my education
and degree is critically dependent upon the academic
integrity of the university community, and so in
order to maintain our academic integrity, I pledge
to:
- Complete all assignments and examinations by
the guidelines given to me by my instructors;
- Avoid plagiarism and any other form of
misrepresenting someone else's work as my own;
- Adhere to the Standards of Conduct as outlined
in the Academic Honor Code.
In doing this, I hold myself and my community to
a higher standard of excellence, and set an example
for my peers to follow.''
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