Syllabus


General Policies

Our goal in this class is for you to learn about computer security. As an underlying principle, we will strive to be reasonable toward you, and we ask you to be reasonable toward us. These policies aim to give us some guidelines to make that happen. If in doubt about anything, please don't hesitate to check with the course staff.

Inclusiveness and Respect:

You should expect and demand to be treated by your classmates and the course staff with respect. You belong here, and we are here to help you learn and enjoy a challenging course. Likewise, I expect you to follow the UW Student Conduct Code in your interactions with your colleagues and me in this course by respecting the many social and cultural differences among us, which may include, but are not limited to: age, cultural background, disability, ethnicity, family status, gender identity and presentation, citizenship and immigration status, national origin, race, religious and political beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and veteran status. If any incident occurs that challenges this commitment to a supportive and inclusive environment, please let me know so the issue can be addressed.

Late Policy:

Course Recordings:

Lectures for this course will be recorded. You are expected to attend most/all lectures in-person. Section will not regularly be recorded.

Cheating / Academic Integrity Policies

You will only learn effectively if you complete the intellectual work of this course. We also require that you be honest with course staff in all exchanges. Our policy is to report all violations of academic integrity policies to CSSC. If you feel inclined to cheat because you are anxious, overwhelmed, overburdened, or out of time, please talk to me and we'll figure out how you can succeed. We would much rather come up with an alternative set of deadlines, plans for making up work, etc. for you than submit an integrity case!

If you work in a group, you are responsible for all work handed in under your name.

If we believe you did not complete your work according to our policies:

Our goal is to have the CSSC process be as fair and consistent as possible. We ask that you meet with CSSC before course staff as part of that goal.

Collaboration:

You are encouraged to discuss material and assignments with others, as collaboration is a great way to learn and flesh out new ideas. However, we require that you submit assignments consisting of your own (or group's) intellectual work. Make sure that after discussing material with others, you're able to solve the problems, write the code, or understand the principles on your own. Never look at another student's solution or provide your solution in any form to another student.

A good rule of thumb is: if you discuss a problem with someone else, don't work on the problem for several hours and don't take detailed notes.

Acceptable collaboration examples:
Unacceptable collaboration examples:

AI Tools (aka ChatGPT Policy):

We discourage the use of generative AI/chatbot tools/code-generation AI in CSE 484/M584/P564. These tools shortcut some of the critical components of the learning process. Moreover, they are often deeply incorrect about nuanced security topics and can teach you the wrong thing!

If you do choose to use tools like ChatGPT, treat them as a tool for exploring course concepts, not assignments. Never ask a generative AI tool for assistance on ANY graded assignment.

Concretely:

Illness related policies

If you are sick please to do not attend an in-person activities. Our late-day policy is intended to be used in these cases. Email course staff if you need further assistance.

Communication


Grading

You can check your grades on Gradescope.
CSE 484
CSE M584

Final Grades Assignment

We do not provide guarantees about particular percentages and what grade they translate to. The approximate grading flow is:


Additional Resources

Disability Accommodations

Embedded in the core values of the University of Washington is a commitment to ensuring access to a quality higher education experience for a diverse student population. Disability Resources for Students (DRS) recognizes disability as an aspect of diversity that is integral to society and to our campus community. DRS serves as a partner in fostering an inclusive and equitable environment for all University of Washington students. The DRS office is in 011 Mary Gates Hall.

Please see the UW resources at http://depts.washington.edu/uwdrs/current-students/accommodations/.


Religious Accommodations

Washington state law requires that UW develop a policy for accommodation of student absences or significant hardship due to reasons of faith or conscience, or for organized religious activities. The UW’s policy, including more information about how to request an accommodation, is available at Religious Accommodations Policy. Accommodations must be requested within the first two weeks of this course using the Religious Accommodations Request form https://registrar.washington.edu/students/religious-accommodations-request/.


Sexual Harassment

University policy prohibits all forms of sexual harassment. If you feel you have been a victim of sexual harassment or if you feel you have been discriminated against, you may speak with your instructor, teaching assistant, the chair of the department, or you can file a complaint with the UW Ombudsman's Office for Sexual Harassment. Their office is located at 339 HUB, (206)543-6028. There is a second office, the University Complaint Investigation and Resolution Office, who also investigate complaints. The UCIRO is located at 22 Gerberding Hall.

Please see additional resources at http://www.washington.edu/about/ombudsman/role.html and http://f2.washington.edu/treasury/riskmgmt/UCIRO.


WISE: Women In Science and Engineering

Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) is a university-level program housed within the Center for Workforce Development, designed to increase the recruitment and retention of women of all ethnic backgrounds in science and engineering (S&E) and to create an academic and social climate at the UW which is conducive to both men and women in S&E at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Please see additional information at http://www.engr.washington.edu/curr_students/studentprogs/wise.html.


Other Student Resources

A list of helpful links regarding all aspects of student life can be found here: http://f2.washington.edu/treasury/riskmgmt/UCIRO/links/students.