Assessment

(1) A major aspect of assessment (30%) for this class is:

• Being in class every session.
• Actively participating in class every session. This means:
  • Presenting when asked.
  • Actively listening to presentations of other students
  • Actively asking questions or making suggestions related to other student project presentations.
• Posting brief weekly progress reports (emailed to instructor).

30% of the total grade for this class will be for the above activities. Most students will obtain this 30% simply by being present and being active each and every class session, and submitting brief progress reports each week to the instructor. If the instructor assesses you as falling behind in this regard they will speak to you and ask you to rectify your less than active participation. 

(2) The remaining 70% of the final grade is for reports (35% each) on project work.

Due Dates

Project progress reports: weekly

Project 1: Friday March 7, 2025

Project 2: Wednesday April 30, 2025

Late assignments will not be accepted: this is non-negotiable.

Attendance

Attendance in class is required: 3 or more unexplained absences may result in a grade of F without further discussion. Persistent gross lateness will be regarded as absence: the instructor will provide a personal warning in cases of persistent gross lateness.

Copying

Copying other people’s work, or quoting other’s work without attribution is plagiarism and can incur severe penalties, including loss of immigration status and expulsion from the University. Please read the University integrity policy and do not plagiarize.