Human-Computer Interaction
CS 6751 Winter 1996
General course information and policies
Electronic information
The use of electronic technology in the classroom will play a critical
role in this class, for two reasons. First, as with other classes, we
will use electronic means to disseminate information about the class,
such as homework assignments, grades, and general announcements
outside of class. Second, much of the project work done in this class
will be part of a larger research effort, called Classroom 2000. The information provided here concerns
the former use of electronic information. We will try to make as much
use as possible of electronic information exchange. The three major
electronic means of exchange will be electronic mail, a class
newsgroup and a class World Wide Web (WWW) home page. If you aren't
already familiar with these Internet-based tools, now is the time to
find out.
Electronic mail
Probably the most dependable way to contact the instructor is by e-mail. Whenever you send
e-mail, please make sure you include your full name on the message, as
it is sometimes difficult to decipher student mail addresses.
WWW
You are currently reading text from the WWW class home page for CS 6751.
There are a variety of ways to access this page using any of a number of
WWW browsers (lynx, Mosaic, netscape, etc.). For example, you can traverse
links directly from the College
of Computing home page (look for the link to "Classes using World Wide Web" under the category of "Academic Services"). Or you can access this page directly by opening the URL
(that's WWW-speak for location)
http://www.cc.gatech.edu/computing/classes/cs6751_96_winter/.
The class syllabus, indicating lecture topics, reading, homework and lab
assignments, will be posted on the class Web page and will be continually
updated throughout the quarter. You should make it a regular habit to
consult the syllabus. As the class proceeds through the quarter, we
will eventually allow you to store your own electronic notes on the
syllabus web page.
Newsgroup
The newsgroup for this class is git.cc.class.6751.
Occasionally, this newsgroup will be used by the instructor or TAs to
make general announcements to the class outside of lecture time. You
should make it a habit to consult the newsgroup on a regular basis.
Students can post general class-related announcements to the
newsgroup. The newsgroup is NOT the best way to get a message through
to the instructor, so do not rely on it to get answers from the
instructor on urgent matters. It should be used to facilitate
discussion among the students (and perhaps the TA).
Grading
The final grades will be calculated based on the following weighting
scheme. It is possible that this weighting scheme will be adjusted as
the quarter progresses. Any such changes will be announced to the
class. It is up to the graduating students to make themselves known
to the instructor at the beginning of the course.
Grade weighting
| Category | Non-graduating | Graduating |
| Homework | 10% | 10% |
| Group project | 55% | 60% |
| Midterm | 10% | 20% |
| Final | 15% | n/a |
| Class participation | 10% | 10% |
Homework
Periodic homework assigments will be given as individual assignments.
All programming homework must be handed in by the beginning of class
on the day the assignment is due. Homework will be marked down 10% for
each day it is late, with or without an excuse. The assignments will
be posted on the Web syllabus.
Homework will be graded and returned within one week of receipt. Any
questions about grading of homework should be directed to a TA within one
week of return date.
Exams
There will be a midterm exam during the quarter and a final exam, both of
which will be based on reading, lectures, homework and group project
assignments. The instructor will provide a study guide for exams one
week prior to the exam date. The midterm exam will be
returned within one week. Questions about exams grading should be
directed to the instructor within one week of the return. Adjustments
in exam grades will be rare and could equally well result in a
lowering or raising of the grade.
Group project
A large part of this course will consist of a project done in groups.
More complete information on the project is presented elsewhere.
Project groups will be three-member teams. You should decide on teams
by Wednesday, January 10 and report those teams to the TA. There will
be three separate project milestones with a written deliverable due.
Each deliverable will be worth 10% of your overall grade. There will
be two opportunities for groups to present the progress on their work
during the quarter and these presentations will constitute the balance
of the project grade.
For more information on the group project, refer to click here.
Class participation/Attendance
A good portion of the learning in a graduate class comes from
intelligent discussion involving the instructor and the students. A
significant portion of your grade will be determined by class
participation. If you don't attend class, you cannot participate, and
your grade will reflect that. I expect that each student will attend
all lectures and contribute constructively to the discussion.
I want to know who you are, so please make an effort to speak in class
and talk to me outside of class. If by the end of the quarter I don't
know your name, it won't necessarily be my fault.
Class policies
Students are expected to attend all lectures on time. Students are
expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner. This expectation
includes showing up for exams at the appointed time. Late make-up exams
will not be given. Any conflicts with exam times should be brought to
the instructor's attention as soon as possible and in all cases PRIOR
to the examination period.
Students are expected to follow the university's codes of academic conduct.
Cases of suspected academic misconduct will be immediately forwarded to
the Dean of Student Affairs, and will be pursued to resolution. This is an
unpleasant process for all involved, so please do not put yourself in this
situation.
Above all, I would like to adhere to the reasonable person principle.
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