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Expectations and Policies (non-exhaustive)

• Class attendance is OPTIONAL (Homework and announcements will be posted on the class web page).
• If you choose to attend class:
  • Please be on time.
  • Please pay attention.
    • Don't sleep, read the newspaper, check email, etc...
  • Please turn off mobile phones.
  • Please be courteous to other students and the instructor!
  • Abide by university statutes, and all applicable local, state, and federal laws.
• Turn in assignments on time. (The intructor reserves the right not to accept late assignments.)
• STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES / Unforseen Circumstances
  • If you are a student with a disability and believe you will need accommodations for this class, it is your responsibility to contact Student Disability Services at (619) 594-6473. To avoid any delay in the receipt of your accommodations, you should contact Student Disability Services as soon as possible. Please note that accommodations are not retroactive, and that accommodations based upon disability cannot be provided until you have presented your instructor with an accommodation letter from Student Disability Services. Your cooperation is appreciated.
  • The instructor will make special arrangements for students with documented learning disabilities and will try to make accommodations for other unforeseen circumstances, e.g. illness, personal/family crises, etc. in a way that is fair to all students enrolled in the class. Please contact the instructor EARLY regarding special circumstances.
• Students are expected and encouraged to ask questions in class!
• Students are expected and encouraged to make use of office hours! If you cannot make it to the scheduled office hours: contact the instructor to schedule an appointment!
• Missed midterm exams: Don't miss exams! The instructor reserves the right to schedule make-up exams, make such exams oral presentation, and/or base the grade solely on other work (including the final exam).
• Missed final exam: Don't miss the final! Contact the instructor ASAP or a grade of incomplete or F will be assigned.
• Academic honesty: submit your own work — but feel free to discuss homework with other students in the class!
  • The following Honesty Pledge must be included in all programs you submit (as part of homework and/or projects):

    I, (your name), pledge that this program is completely my own work, and that I did not take, borrow or steal code from any other person, and that I did not allow any other person to use, have, borrow or steal portions of my code. I understand that if I violate this honesty pledge, I am subject to disciplinary action pursuant to the appropriate sections of the San Diego State University Policies.

  • Larger reports must contain the following text

    I, (your name), pledge that this report is completely my own work, and that I did not take, borrow or steal any portions from any other person. Any and all references I used are clearly cited in the text. I understand that if I violate this honesty pledge, I am subject to disciplinary action pursuant to the appropriate sections of the San Diego State University Policies. Your signature

  Work missing the honesty pledge will not be graded!