Homework Format Policy: It is recommended that homework be typed. Handwritten submissions will lose points if handwriting is difficult for the TA to read. A paper copy must be submitted. Rationale must be given for each answer. Algorithm descriptions must include pseudocode, correctness justfication, and complexity analysis (typically asymptotic running time). Partial credit for wrong answers is only given if work is shown.
Late Policy: Homework is considered late if submitted after the start of lecture . Under normal conditions late assignments will not be accepted. In extenuating circumstances, a student who wishes to request an extension must notify the instructor prior to the assignment's due date (or exam date).
Academic Honesty Policy: Students are expected to honor all CS department and UMass Lowell policies related to academic honesty and integrity. Violators risk failing the course in addition to any actions taken by university administration. The default CS department policy is that a student who cheats will fail the course. The University's policy is described here. All work on exams must be the student's own work. All work on homework assignments must also be the student's own work, with the following exceptions: 1) hints provided by the instructor or TA may be used but must be acknowledged in writing in the student's work; 2) high-level hints from another student may also be used if a student is unable to make progress on an assignment problem on his/her own; this type of hint must also be acknowledged in writing in the student's work. Students cannot obtain homework answers from web sites.
Religious Observance: UMass Lowell respects the religous observances of students. If religious obligations conflict with course due dates and/or examinations, students should notify the professor in writing well in advance of the due date.