• This is a demanding course. Each student should continuously and constantly be reading.
• Some of the topics cannot be understood without re-reading them many times and trying out some examples.
• To do well in this class, you should expect to commit an average of 8 quality hours per week outside of class.

• Attendance and participation in class discussions are required.
• You are expected to show up and stay for the whole class.
• There will be frequent in-class tasks that can be done with a group.
• I'll also present an algorithm and ask you some questions about it.
• The goal of participation is to increase the level of interaction in the class and help you learn.
• If you provide an incorrect answer, it's an opportunity to delve into the thought process that leads to
  the correct solution and correct fundamental misunderstanding.

• The syllabus, the schedule, and the course material of the course are available on-line and can be accessed
  through the instructor's web page.
• The assignments will only be available via Canvas.
• Additional course material will be made available through Canvas.
• You are responsible for knowing about all of the material distributed for this class, whether it is mentioned in
  the syllabus, posted on the class website, posted on Canvas, posted on Ed Discussion, or announced during lectures.

• Each student should read the assigned material before the specified material is scheduled to be discussed in class.
• Not all assigned material will be covered in class.
• It is the student's responsibility to ask questions in class regarding assigned material that is not fully understood.
• The student should also study the material covered in the previous classes to be ready for quizzes.

• Homework is a good venue for learning and the basis for questions in exams.
• Start working on your homework as early as you can.You should not wait until the night before the due date.
• You can work in groups to discuss general concepts of the homework but each student should submit his or her own individual work.
• Copying someone else's solutions or copying the homework from another source (web, previous classes, online tutorial services, etc.) is considered as cheating.
• Cheating is a very serious offense. If you are caught cheating, you can expect a failing grade and initiation of a cheating case in the University system.
• Many questions in this class will be of the form "Design an algorithm for the following problem." Your answers to such questions must take the following into consideration.
• Words like "describe" or "write" an algorithm for a problem means that you should write English description of the algorithm by clearly and unambiguously specifying the input, output, and the process of the algorithm. Do not provide pseudo-code unless the question directly asks you to do so.
• Unless stated otherwise, every homework problem requires a proof. Without a proof, even a perfectly correct solution is worth nothing.

• The TAs will grade and post the grades of the assignments/tests within one week.
• Ed Discussion posts will be made within 24 hours of the assignments/tests grades being released, indicating which TA graded each assignment/test.
• After receiving your grades for assignments, tests, or quizzes, you have only one week to contest your grades.
• To request a regrade, prepare a text file with the following information:
• Your name, UT EID, and unique course ID (e.g. 51480)
• The assignment/test/quiz number you want regraded or point out a specific problem associated with your grade for example scores were added incorrectly.
• Why you think the grade was in error (broken down by problem, if possible)
• Send this information to the TA who graded the question either by email or Canvas message. Do NOT post any regrade requests to Ed.
• If the one week time frame is passed, no changes in grades will be made.
Note: that regrades will not be considered for “judgement calls” (e.g. you think a mistake should only be -5 points, but it was marked as -7).

Students who violate University rules on academic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary penalties, including the possibility of failure in the course and/or dismissal from the University. Since such dishonesty harms the individual, all students, and the integrity of the University, policies on academic dishonesty will be strictly enforced.

Quizzes will be conducted using Canvas. You must take the quiz in class. Sending and/or receiving the access code, the questions, or the answers to anyone is a violation of the honor code of the University.

Assignments will be verified using plagiarism Checker software such as Turnitin. You may discuss general concepts of an assignment with your fellow students. You may not share your assignment in any way with your fellow students.

The penalty for academic dishonesty will be a course grade of F and a referral of the case to the Dean of Students. Further penalties, including suspension or expulsion from the university, may be imposed by that office.

To learn more about academic integrity standards, tips for avoiding a potential academic misconduct violation, and the overall conduct process, please visit the Student Conduct and Academic Integrity website at: http://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/conduct.

By UT Austin policy, you must notify me of your pending absence at least 14 days prior to the date of observance of a religious holy day. If you must miss a class, an examination, a work assignment, or a project in order to observe a religious holy day, you will be given an opportunity to complete the missed work within a reasonable time after the absence.

Students with disabilities may request an official letter outlining authorized accommodations from the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement, Services for Students with Disabilities, you can either call 512-471-6259 or visit the following website Services for Students with Disabilities

You must provide this letter to me by the 12^th class day. Assignment and quizzes deadlines will not be extended for special-needs students.