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.
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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.
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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.