CSE 1030: Introduction to COSC II

Section A, Summer 2013

Department of Computer Science and Engineering

Prism Lab Hours of Operation

Java API

Course Policies

Policies adopted in this course are presented below in the form of answers to frequently asked questions. Students are requested to check this page before sending email to your instructor. Furthermore, students should also read the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities published by the University Secretariat.

General
Tests
Final exam

Do I have to use my Prism (cse) account for email?
Our registration database as well as the mark database is based on the Prism cse account, not your York ID. Without the Prism account, we cannot easily confirm your registration status in the course. It is therefore recommended that you send email (to instructor, TA, etc.) from your cse account and to check its in-box often. Messages received from non-cse accounts might be filtered out.

Is there a particular style that I must adopt in my programs?
Yes, you must follow the coding style described here (updated). Following a coding style makes your code more readable and, hence, improves maintainability. Style will be taken into account when evaluating labtests.

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 may be photocopied before being returned to the students. More about academic dishonesty can be found here.

What should I do before a test?
Review lecture notes and course materials. On the day of the test, remember to bring University- or government-issued photo ID.

May I write the test in pencil?
Yes, you may write the test in pencil.

What happens during a test?
Unless otherwise noted, all tests are closed-book. Any required APIs will be provided to you. Optionally, you are allowed to bring a non-electronic dictionary. No other aids or devices (e.g., calculators, cellphones, media players) will be permitted. You will write everything in a booklet or answer sheet that will be provided to you. In particular, you may not bring any blank sheets of paper for scratch work. For a labtest, you will instead write a program using one of the lab workstations. More information on the labtest environment is available here.

Seating may be pre-arranged. If so, make sure you sit in the seat assigned to you. Questions might not be allowed during the test. Answer the questions as best you can. If you believe a question to be ambiguous, write down your interpretation of it and/or any assumptions you make.

For exams, 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 during the test. By signing it, you acknowledge that you are registered in the course and are indeed the owner of the associated ID.

Most importantly, keep your eyes on your own work. At the discretion of the invigilators, students may be asked to move.

When will the test results be announced?
The results of a test are typically posted on ePost within two weeks of the test.

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 request form. Complete 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 tests 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 the reason is medical in nature, you must also submit a completed Attending Physician's Statement (available here) to your instructor. An ordinary medical note from a doctor is not sufficient. The form must be completed by you and by your attending physician. If approved by your instructor, the weight of the missed test will be distributed to a later component in the course. Otherwise, you will receive a mark of zero for the missed component.

How do I find out the date and location of the final exam?
The date and location of the final exam are set by the Registrar's Office. They are posted on its website about five weeks before the last day of classes in the term.

May I write the exam in pencil?
Yes, you may write your answers in pen or in pencil. (Note that the exam paper is not returned to the students; only a photocopy can be requested.)

When will the final exam results be announced?
Typically, the results are posted on ePost within 20 days of the exam.

I think there is an error in the marking of my exam!
Wait until you get your official grade by regular mail from York. Nothing can be done before that. Within three weeks of receiving your official grade, go to room CSEB-1003 and request a copy of your final exam. If you spot errors in marking, 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 exam?
If you miss the final exam you must contact your instructor as soon as possible. Failure to do so in a prompt fashion may result in you missing the deferred exam.

You must complete the Deferred Standing Agreement form (available here). If the reason is medical in nature, you must also submit a completed Attending Physician's Statement (available here) to your instructor. An ordinary medical note from a doctor is not sufficient. The form must be completed by you and by your attending physician.

Take all necessary forms and documentation explaining the reason for missing the exam to your instructor as soon as possible. Your instructor will consider the documented reason for missing the exam, and decide whether or not to grant you deferred standing. If your instructor grants your request, you will be informed of the deferred exam date. Generally, the deferred exam occurs within a few weeks of the original exam.

If your instructor denies your request, if you contact the instructor after the deferred exam, or if the department does not allow a deferred exam, you must then file a formal petition for deferred standing using the Registrar's Academic Petitions Package. If your formal petition is successful, you will typically write an exam with the next regularly scheduled examination for the course.