CS 498 TC, Fall 2024: Policies

Grading

For undergraduate or graduate students taking the 3-credit version: homeworks are worth 40%, midterm 20%, and final 40%.
For graduate students taking the 4-credit version: homeworks are worth 35%, midterm 15%, final 35%, and paper presentation worth 15%.

Homework Policies

Homeworks are to be submitted on Gradescope as PDF files. Homeworks may be done in groups of at most 3 students. Only one member of each group should submit the solutions, but remember to write the names of all members of the group on the first page.
Homeworks may be submitted up to 24 hours after the deadline but with a 10% penalty. No homeworks will be accepted more than 24 hours after the deadline. In case of truly extenuating circumstances (such as documented illness, injury, or emergency), please contact Timothy as soon as possible.
You must acknowledge any sources you have used, and any discussions you have with people outside your group. In any case, solutions must be written in your own words. Follow these academic integrity policies
Your solutions will be judged not only for correctness but also for clarity and style. Ensure that your solutions are complete and mathematically precise, but at the same time, easy to understand and concise. Whenever a homework problem asks you to design an algorithm, in addition to giving a clear description of your algorithm (usually, in pseudocode), you should always include an analysis of the running time, and also justification of correctness if correctness is not obvious. If we do not specify what running time to shoot for, faster algorithms would be worth more points. Typesetting your solutions in LaTeX is recommended (especially if you have poor handwriting).
All regrade requests must be submitted in writing within two weeks of the date that the graded work is returned. Note that as a result of closer scrutiny of your work, your grade may go up or down.

Code of Conduct & Mental Health

All members of the Siebel School of CS - faculty, staff, and students - are expected to adhere to the CS Values and Code of Conduct.
Diminished mental health, including significant stress, mood changes, excessive worry, substance/alcohol abuse, or problems with eating and/or sleeping can interfere with optimal academic performance, social development, and emotional well-being. The University of Illinois offers a variety of confidential services including individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, psychiatric services, and specialized screenings at no additional cost. If you or someone you know experiences any of the above mental health concerns, it is strongly encouraged to contact or visit any of the University's resources provided below. Getting help is a smart and courageous thing to do -- for yourself and for those who care about you.
Counseling Center: 217-333-3704, 610 East John Street Champaign, IL 61820
McKinley Health Center:217-333-2700, 1109 South Lincoln Avenue, Urbana, Illinois 61801
University wellness center: https://wellness.illinois.edu/