policy.html

<h2>Course Policy</h2>

<h3>Instructor</h3>
<p>
  <b>My Name, 410-293-xxxx, MIxxx, xxxx@usna.edu</b>
</p>

<h3>Course Description</h3>
<p>
  This course introduces the principles underlying THIS TOPIC
</p>

<a name=objectives></a>
<h3>Learning Objectives</h3>
<p>
  <b>Upon completing this course, students should be able to:</b>
  <ol>
    <li>
      Course Objective
    </li>
  </ol>
</p>
<p>
  <b>ABET Program Objectives</b>
</p>
<p>
  <inst>
    <p>
      <font color="#D11677"><b>Instructor Comment:</b>
        Just delete the ABET objectives that your course doesnt use!
      </font>
    </p>
  </inst>
  <ul>
    <li><b>1.</b> An ability to analyze a problem, and to identify and define the computing requirements
    appropriate to its solution.</li>
    <li><b>2.</b> An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based solution to meet a given
    set of computing requirements in the context of the discipline.</li>
    <li><b>3.</b> An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences about technical
    information.</li>
    <li><b>4.</b> An ability to make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical
    principles.</li>
    <li><b>5.</b> An ability to function effectively on teams to establish goals, plan tasks, meet deadlines,
    manage risk, and produce deliverables.</li>
    <li><b>CS-6.</b> An ability to apply theory in the design and implementation of computer-based
    solutions. [CS]</li>
    <li><b>CS-7.</b> An ability to reason about and explain computer-based solutions at multiple levels of
    abstraction. [CS]</li>
    <li><b>IT-6.</b> An ability to identify and analyze user needs and to take them into account in the
    selection, integration, evaluation, and administration of computer-based systems. [IT]</li>
  </ul>
</p>

<a name=textbook></a>
<h3>Textbooks</h3>
<p>
  
  <b>Required Textbooks:</b>
  <ul>
    <li>
      X by xxxx
    </li>
  </ul>

  <b>Recommended Textbooks:</b>
  <ul>
    <li>
      X by xxxx
    </li>
  </ul>

  <b>Optional Textbooks</b>
  <ul>
    <li>
      Y, Z, 2010
    </li>
  </ul>
</p>

<a name=prereq></a>
<h3>Prerequisites</h3>
<p>
  <ol>
    <li>
      XX101 </b> Title1
    </li>
    <li>
      XX202 </b> Title2
    </li>
  </ol>
</p>

<a name=ei></a>
<h3>Extra Instruction (EI)</h3>
<p>
  EI is available and encouraged. Since this course continually builds upon material previously presented,
  it is crucial that you seek EI as soon as you have problems understanding the material. However, you must
  come prepared with specific questions or areas to be discussed (i.e. have read the assigned readings).
</p>

<a name=grading></a>
<h3>Grading</h3>
<table class='table table-striped table-bordered'>
  <thead><tr><th></th>           <th>6wk</th><th>12wk</th><th>Final</th></tr></thead>
  <tbody>
    <tr><td>HW &amp; Quizzes</td><td>20%</td><td>15%</td><td>10%</td></tr>
    <tr><td>Labs            </td><td>30%</td><td>25%</td><td>20%</td></tr>
    <tr><td>Projects        </td><td>   </td><td>   </td><td>15%</td></tr>
    <tr><td>Exam (6wk)      </td><td>50%</td><td>25%</td><td>15%</td></tr>
    <tr><td>Exam (12wk)     </td><td>   </td><td>35%</td><td>15%</td></tr>
    <tr><td>Exam (Final)    </td><td>   </td><td>   </td><td>25%</td></tr>
  </tbody>
</table>

<a name=project></a>
<h3>Projects</h3>
<p>
  There will be one group project. Project must be completed entirely by the students
  making the submission. The project grade will be based upon the instructor's estimation
  of the group's collective results, <b>adjusted for each team member based upon the other
  group members' estimation of the individual's teamwork and contribution.</b>
</p>

<a name=exam></a>
<h3>Exams</h3>
<p>
   The 6 and 12-week exams will primarily focus on the recent material. The final exam
   will be comprehensive. If for some reason a make-up exam will be required, inform the
   instructor at least 1 week in advance. All exams will be closed books, closed notes.
   Students will be allowed to bring individually prepared "study sheets" with anything
   written on it (1 sheet for the 6-week exam, 2 sheets for the 12-week exam, and 3 sheets f
   or final).  <u>Study sheets will be collected at the exam and will not be returned.</u>
   Use of any electronic devices is not permitted during the exams.
</p>

<a name=quiz></a>
<h3>Quizzes</h3>
<p>
   <b>Expect quizzes.</b> Quizzes may be open or closed book/notes, as announced.
</p>

<a name=late></a>
<h3>Late Assignments</h3>
<p>
   Unless otherwise specified, all assignments are due at the beginning of class
   on the due date (normally the following Monday).  Homework that is turned in
   a day late can expect a 20 point deduction, after that expect no credit for
   late assignments.  Answers to homeworks will be available online 2 days
   after the assignment is due.  <b>All items (homework, labs, and project)
   must be submitted to pass this course</b>, if you are providing the
   assignment after the answers has been published, the work can not be a copy
   of the online answers and must be in your own words.
</p>

<a name=honor></a>
<h3>Honor</h3>
<p>
  <b>You are expected to follow the guidance given in:</b><br>
  Honor Concept of the Brigade of Midshipmen, USNAINST 1610.3F (or newer)<br>
  Policies Concerning Graded Academic Work, USNAINST 1531.53 (or newer)<br>
  Policy Concerning Programming Projects, COMPSCIDEPTINST 1531.1C (or newer)<br>
</p>

<a name=misc></a>
<h3>Miscellaneous</h3>
<p>
  <b>Classroom Expectations</b><br>
  1. No food or smokeless tobacco is permitted in the classroom or in the labs. Drinks with closeable caps are permitted.<br>
  2. Sleeping is not allowed in class. If you feel you may fall asleep at your desk, stand in the back of the room.<br>
  3. No use of computer equipment for any purpose other than as outlined in the class activity, this is a distraction and will not be tolerated, i.e. reading e-mail, playing games, or messaging classmates.<br>
  <b>Other</b><br>
  1. Reading assignments are expected to be completed prior to class for which it is assigned. Practical exercises will expand on concepts introduced in these readings. <br>
  2. Please inform the instructor in advance if you will miss class (for instance, due to a movement order).<br>
</p>

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