ICS 141 Course Policies Spring 2020

It is essential that you don’t fall behind. There will be no time to “catch up later”.

Homework

Homework will be assigned for each lecture (See schedule).
- These will be posted on Laulima.
- There will be several odd-numbered (and sometimes some even-numbered) exercises assigned for each section.
  - These will not be turned in.
  - You will be expected to know for exams
  - The answers are provided in clickable boxes on the web version of the text.
- There will be a few even-numbered exercises assigned per section to be turned in.
  - These will be turned in at the beginning of class on the due date and graded.
  - The homeworks will be due generally one week from the assignment date.
- After each lecture you should do the related assigned problems.
  - Do not put this off, you will be overwhelmed with work.
  - You will not pass this class if you do not do this practice. I guarantee it!!
If you have questions, make sure ask via email or at the beginning of class. Don’t wait because we must move so quickly!!
You are encouraged to for study groups to work together on problem sets. However,
- Write up your own solutions.
- Remember: 60% of your grade is based on exams which you must take on your own!

There will be three exams:
- Exam 1 after Chapters 1 & 2
- Exam 2 after Chapters 3 & 4
- Final after Chapters 5 – 9
Exams are closed-book, closed-note. No calculators or other electronic devices are allowed.
One 8 1/2 x 11, hand-written “cheatsheet” of notes is allowed for each exam. This must be turned in with your exam.
The final will be cumulative, but weighted towards the last five chapters.
The class before each exam will be a review.
No makeup exams will be given. If you have a doctor’s note for a missed exam,your grading score percentage will be based on the total possible points for the rest.

Any student who cheats or plagiarizes on any exam will receive a 0 score, will be asked to withdraw, and will receive an “F” for the course.
Group work on homework is acceptable, but each student must turn in their own version. If you turn in someone else’s work, it is cheating and you will receive a 0 score and be asked to withdraw.
Be honest with yourself and with others.
If you have concerns, please discuss them with your instructor. For more information, please refer to “Student Conduct Code,” Kapi‘olani Community College General Catalog.

Attendance in class is expected and will be taken each class after the first week.
- You are allowed to miss 1 class during the semester without penalty or excuse.
- Any further unexcused (no Dr. note, etc.) absences will result in a 10 point deduction up to 100 points maximum.
Students are responsible for all missed work, regardless of the reason for absence. It is the absentee’s responsibility to get all missing notes or materials.

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There are 1,000 points total:

Attendance: 100 points – 10%
- Each absence (except for 1) takes off 10 points, -100 points max.
Homeworks: 300 points – 30%.
- 12 at 25 points each.
Midterms: 300 points – 30%
- Two at 150 points each.
Final Exam: 300 points – 30%

There will be some extra credit points available.

10 points for putting your picture in your Laulima profile
5 point “bug bounty” for each error found in the textbook.
Proof of completion of the CES end of semester survey will let you make 1 problem of your choice on the final exam extra credit.
There may be some bonus problems on other exams.

The grading scale is shifted from the usual to reflect the difficulty of the material.

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You must get a C in this course to move on to ICS 241 at KCC

You must get a B in this course for it to transfer to the UH Manoa ICS program.