CSE2031 Policies

Winter 2009

Policies adopted in this course are presented below. You are requested to check this page before sending email to your instructor.

What is the policy on academic dishonesty?
We take matters related to academic dishonesty seriously. To that end, measures to detect irregularities are in place and are continually upgraded. For example, tests are photocopied before being returned to the students. More about academic dishonesty can be found here.
What should I bring with me to a test?
Bring a photo ID and optionally a (non-electronic) dictionary. You may not bring any sheet of paper (blank or not). For written tests, an answer booklet will be provided.
What happens during a test?
Seating may be pre-arranged, and if so, make sure you sit in the seat assigned to you. Leave your photo ID on the desk in front of you so that it can be inspected by invigilators. A sign-up sheet will be distributed and by signing it you acknowledge that you are registered in the course and are indeed the owner of the ID. For labtests, all workstations will be in labtest mode.
What if I think there is an error in the marking of my test!
If you believe there are errors in the marking of your test, print a copy of this reappraisal form, fill the form, staple it to your test, and hand it to the instructor. It is essential that you explain clearly why you think the test should be re-marked; otherwise, the test will not be re-marked. Note that the entire test will be re-marked, and your mark may be increased or decreased. Note also that the deadline for re-marking is one week after the marked test have been handed back to the students. No re-marking request will be considered after that deadline.
What if I missed a test?
No make-up tests will be given. If you miss a test for reasons beyond your control, inform your instructor as soon as possible. If approved, the weight of the missed (lab)test will be distributed to later (lab)tests in the course. It is recommended in this case that you ask your instructor for a copy of the (lab)test so you can attempt it at home.
How do I submit a homework?
The assignment itself specifies what has to be submitted and how. In general, you need to submit the source files (for C files with .c extension) via the submit command and a report in the corresponding course drop box. Your source files must be stored in some subdirectory under your home directory on red.cs.yorku.ca, so if you created them on your home machine, you must ftp them to Prism (or bring them on disk). The files must then be submitted electronically using the submit command, whose Unix man page explains the syntax and the options. You can confirm the transfer, and view the dates and sizes of submitted files, by using the -l option. If you forgot a file, or if you discovered an error in your program and corrected it, you can submit again (before the deadline): new files will be added to your previous submission and old ones will be overwritten. You may not submit your work in any other way; e.g. email attachments or a diskette are not acceptable.
What if I couldn't submit a homework by the due date?
No late homework will be accepted, regardless of reason. If you are not able to submit a homework for documentable reasons beyond your control, please make arrangement with your instructor before the homework is due. If your request is approved, the weight of the assignment will be transferred to the final exam.
I think there is an error in the marking of my final (lab)test!
Wait until you get your official grade by regular mail from York (nothing can be done before that). Within three weeks of receiving them, go to CSEB-1003 and request a copy of your final (lab)test. If you spot errors, either in marking, or in addition, or in the overall grade computation, petition by submitting a special form called "Request for Grade Reappraisal" available from CSEB-1003.
What if I missed the final (lab)test?
If you miss the final (lab)test you must contact your instructor as soon as possible. Failure to do so in a prompt fashion may result in you missing the deferred (lab)test (if any will be held). You must obtain the Deferred Standing Agreement Form - taking it and the documentation of the reason for missing the (lab)test to your instructor as soon as possible. Your instructor will consider the documented reason for missing the (lab)test and decide whether or not he/she agrees that you should have deferred standing.
  1. If the instructor agrees, you will be informed of the date of the deferred (lab)test, which will generally be within a few weeks of the date of the original (lab)test.
  2. If the instructor does not agree (or if you contact the instructor after the deferred (lab)test date) you must then file a formal petition for deferred standing using the Petition Package forms available from this link to the Registrar's Office web site. If your formal petition is successful you would normally write a (lab)test with the next regularly scheduled examination for the course.