diff --git a/syllabus.qmd b/syllabus.qmd index 83726d4..9c5c4bf 100644 --- a/syllabus.qmd +++ b/syllabus.qmd @@ -184,7 +184,9 @@ These rules also apply to getting help from other people such as friends not in the course (try the problem first, discuss strategies, not step-by-step solutions, acknowledge those from whom you received help). -You may not use homework help websites, ChatGPT, Stack Overflow, and so on under any circumstances. The purpose here is to learn. Good faith efforts toward learning are rewarded. +You may not use homework help websites under any circumstances. +You are also very strongly discouraged from using ChatGPT, Stack Overflow, and so on. +The purpose here is to learn. Good faith efforts toward learning are rewarded. You can always, of course, ask me for help on Slack. And public Slack **questions** are allowed and encouraged. @@ -203,8 +205,9 @@ But external sources must be used to **support** your solution, not to * Find course materials or solutions from this or similar courses from previous years, or * Copy text or code to use in your submissions without attribution. -If you use code from online or other sources, you must include code comments -identifying the source. It must be clear what code you wrote and what code is +If you use code from online or other sources (including generative AI), +you must include code comments identifying the source. +It must be clear what code you wrote and what code is from other sources. This rule also applies to text, images, and any other material you submit. @@ -267,6 +270,19 @@ Illustrative scenarios: Choose your own adventure. Note that the biggest barrier to getting to 65 is skipping the assignments. + +#### Late policy + +Late lab/homework submissions will not be accepted. + +More specifically, any submission that we receive after grading has commenced will receive a 0. +We likely won't start grading at 11:01pm on the due date, so don't worry if you're a few minutes late. +On the other hand, don't even bother submitting if you've missed the deadline by a few days. + +This policy may seem harsh, but remember that there are many paths to a full 65 on the effort based grade. +If you miss one assignment, focus on doing well on the other labs/assignments +and you might still end up with an A in the course. + --- ### Final exam