Homework: Unless we specifically state otherwise, we encourage collaboration on homework, provided (1) You spend at least 15 minutes on each and every problem alone, before discussing it with others, and (2) You write up each and every problem on your own, using your own words, and understand the solution fully. Copying someone else's homework is cheating (see below), as is copying the homework from another source (prior year's notes, web site, etc.). The quiz problems will be very similar to the homework problems; if you truly understand the homework, then the quizzes will be easy. If you have copied the homework, then you can expect to do poorly on the quizzes.
Quizzes: A quiz is a short exam—no collaboration or discussion is permitted. If you have a question during a quiz, ask the instructor.
Programming Projects: We will treat the programming projects like homework assignments, meaning that we encourage collaboration, but what you hand in must be your own work. You may discuss a project with anyone, but you must also follow these guidelines:
· Solo project You may not copy anyone else's code or documentation. You must hand in a project that you have conceived, designed and verified yourself.
· Team project You may not copy code or documentation from anyone outside of your team. You must hand in a project that you as a team have conceived, designed and verified yourselves.
Please read and understand the College of Engineering Policy on Academic Misconduct.
Cheating is a very serious offense. If you are caught cheating, you can expect a failing grade and initiation of a cheating case in the University system. Cheating is an insult to the instructor, to the department and major program and, most importantly, to you. If you feel that you are having a problem with the material, or don't have time to finish an assignment, or that you have any reason to cheat, then talk with the instructor. Just don't cheat.
To avoid creating situations where copying can arise, never e-mail or post your solution files. You can post general questions about interpretation and tool use but limit your comments to these categories.
If in doubt about what might constitute cheating, ask the instructor.