CS 3100 – Models of Computation – Fall 2011

Grade Lookup

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and their answers

1  Reference Materials

The course is based on my lecture notes. You will also find an excellent set of notes courtesy of Dr. Konrad Slind at http://www.eng.utah.edu/~cs3100/KonradNotes.pdf that gives crystal-clear explanations of many theoretical concepts.

2  General Course Info

3  HANDOUTS AND WEEKLY SCHEDULE

4  Assignments, Exams, Grading

This class will have two midterm exams and a final exam—all closed book. The weightages are:

The midterms will emphasize portions covered since the previous midterm (or the beginning of the course, in case of the first midterm). The final exam will emphasize portions covered after the second midterm. The final exam will also include higher level questions covering the whole course.

HANDIN Info

To hand-in assignments electronically use the ’handin’ utility available in the CADE lab. Type:

handin cs3100 asg1 <files>

where <files> are the files to be submitted. handin cs3100 will list the assignments available for hand-in.

WebHandin can also be used: See https://webhandin.eng.utah.edu/

EXAM AND BREAK SCHEDULES

The exams and breaks are as follows:

Midterm Exam #1:
10/6 During class time – subject to change with sufficient notice
TGIFB (Thank God It’s Fall Break):
Monday 10/10 - Saturday 10/15
Midterm Exam #2:
11/17 During class time – subject to change with sufficient notice
Final Exam:
12/16 in class 10:30 to 12:30, as per schedule posted at
http://www.sa.utah.edu/regist/calendar/finals/finExamSch.htm

GRADE CALCULATION

After determining your individual scores, we will divide the class scores into groups based on percentage scores. Here is how the final grades will be assigned: 90th percent and above : A; 83-89 : A-; 78-82 : B+; 75-77 : B; 72-74 : B-; 68-71 : C+; 65-67 : C; 62-64 : C-; 58-61 : D+; 55-57 : D; 52-54 : D-; and Below 52 : E.

ASSIGNMENTS AND LATE POLICY

We will not be handing out hardcopy assignments or course notes; they’ll all be posted. All assignments will be due through handin by midnight of the due date.

The TAs will be assigning you a pass-code using which you can look up your grades. They will be sending you a website URL at which the grades will be available for lookup.

ASSIGNMENTS AND ORIGINAL SUBMISSIONS

High level discussions are OK but please do not offer detailed help (unless you seek our permission). Non-original solutions constitute cheating; if it occurs, we will follow University of Utah policies pertaining to academic dishonesty.

5  Students with Disabilities

Reasonable accommodation will gladly be provided to the known disabilities of students in the class. Please let the instructor know the situation as soon as possible. If you wish to qualify for exemptions under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), you should also notify the Center for Disabled Students Services, 160 Union Building.

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