PRISM accounts: All students must have a PRISM account; if you do not have an account, you will be unable to write the labtests. If you don't have one already, see the PRISM lab monitor to set one up.
Use of Eclipse: You are expected to know how to use command line tools. In labs and labtests, you may use Eclipse at your own risk. If you decide to use Eclipse, you are responsible to know how Eclipse works (e.g., how to access your files so you can submit them during a labtest). If there is a problem with Eclipse, be aware that the instructor or TA might not be able to help you.
Drop deadline: The last date to drop the course without receiving a grade is Mar. 9.
Timing of tests and labtests: It may be necessary to hold tests and labtests outside of your normally scheduled classes and labs. Attendance at these tests and labtests is mandatory, but alternative arrangements may be granted if: (1) you are unable to attend due to reasons outside of your control; and (2) you make the course director aware of the problem well in advance of the test or labtest. Allowing an alternative arrangement is solely at the discretion of the course director.
Missed tests and labtests: If you miss a test or labtest due to reasons outside of your control, notify your course director immediately. Documentary evidence will be required to justify your absence (e.g., doctor's note in case of illness). The weight from the missed test or labtest will be transferred to the final exam; a “make-up” test will not be offered due to the high complexity of administering one. Failure to follow these procedures will result in a grade of zero for the missed test or labtest.
Attempting a test or labtest while sick: Do not attend or attempt to write a test or labtest if you are feeling sick enough that your performance would be affected. Instead, follow the procedure above for missed tests and labtests. If you attend and/or attempt to write the test or labtest, your grade for that test or labtest will stand.
Re-grading of a test or labtest: If you believe there is an error in grading your test or labtest, you must submit a request in writing (or by email) for re-grading, clearly explaining the error that you believe was made. The entire test or labtest will be subject to re-evaluation, and your grade may go up, go down, or stay the same. If you do not request re-grading within one week of receiving your graded work, your grade will be considered final.