Grading

Distribution of Marks

1. Four homework assignments (12% each) = 48% of the total grade
2. Two Presentations/Assignments (15% each) = 30%
3. Five Quizzes (2% each) = 10%
4. Participation (Tutorial 8%; Labs 4% = 12%
Total   100%

 

Deadlines and Penalties

Full details of each assignment will be available through the course web site.
All assignments are due in class, at the beginning of the class, on the dates indicated unless otherwise specified on the website.

Penalty for late assignments is 10% per workday; a workday ends at 5pm . Assignments more than 10 days late will not be accepted except with permission of the instructor.

Extensions will only be granted for valid reasons accompanied by proper documentation. Please inform your instructor or TA in advance whenever possible.

Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Need advice on how not to plagiarize? Click here.

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