COMP 150 MDC Policies - Spring, 2003

Instructor:

Anselm Blumer, 214 Halligan Hall

Phone:

(617) 627-3651 (x73651 on campus)

(home) (781) 395-7743 I don't mind being called at home as long as you:

1) Try my office first - I keep very irregular hours.
2) Don't call before 9 AM or after 10 PM.
3) Use Email or leave a message on my office phone if it's not urgent.

You can leave a message at either number. Please suggest a time and phone number that I can return your call.

Exams:

There will no exams.

Grading:

The course will be graded on the basis of (usually weekly) assignments. Most of the grading will be done by the automatic grader, but there may be occasional style or efficiency points assigned by hand. There will also be written assignments due in class.

Collaboration:

On homework exercises collaboration is allowed at the level of discussing ideas, but credit must be given to the other parties whether you gave or received help. A simple statement on the homework sheet, such as "I helped Don Knuth on problem 1." or "Alan Turing helped me with part c of problem 2." or "Grace Murray Hopper and I discussed the design of COBOL." will suffice. Copying or working out the details of assignments collaboratively is not allowed. Collaboration on exams is absolutely prohibited. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in severe disciplinary action for all parties involved. See The Pachyderm and the booklet "Honesty is..." available from the Dean of Students' Office.

Late policy:

Assignments are to be handed in at class unless otherwise noted. Approximately 20% per day late will be deducted unless some other arrangement is agreed to before the due date.