CS110 Course Policy

CS110 Information

Instructor:: Sam Blanchard
Office:: CSB 242/MS Teams
Email:: Sam.Blanchard@colostate.edu
Phone:: 970-491-7601
Office Hours:: by appointment
Lecture:: Online through Canvas
Labs: CSB 110: Lab is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; Other Classes use the Lab, please be respectful of others.
TA Hours:: See HelpDesk schedule posted in the teams Helpdesk Channel

Course Policy

Excused Absences

Events that are excused:

Illness with documentation
Death or illness in the family
University sanctioned events - please notify the instructor before each event.
Weddings - as long as documentation is provided 1 week prior to date of absence
Prior Travel Plans - as long as documentation is provided 1 week prior to date of absence
Certain other cases as approved on a case by case basis with documentation

Events that are not excused:

Car problems - Not including acidents
Illness without documentation
Late travel plans
Work

Documentation: Documentation will be required for the absence to be excused. It is YOUR responsibility to PLAN on getting the appropriate documentation.

Illness(personal) - note from the medical institution (on letterhead) with the exact dates to be excused.
Illness in the family - note from the medical institution (on letterhead) with the exact dates to be excused. See above for projects.
Death in the family - an online pointer or a paper copy of the obituary will suffice.
University sanctioned events- these do not happen randomly, please bring your documentation to the instructor early and work with the instructor to complete the work BEFORE the due date.
If any documentation seems to personal to send, please contact Student Case Management and they can provide the material in a secure and confidential manner.

Turning in Work

Assignments will be submitted via SIMnet or CANVAS unless stated otherwise.
Collaboration: We encourage you to talk with other students about your assignments and questions, but make sure you do your own homework and labs assignments. You may not copy another student's files or other work (either with or without their knowledge), nor perform activities or other work for them.
Please read the departmental policy statement regarding in-completes, academic integrity, and class attendance. This policy statement can be read here: student information.

Code of Conduct

In addition to responsibilities enumerated in the Colorado State University Student Conduct Code, the Computer Science Department advocates rights and responsibilities of conduct for all its Members: faculty, staff and students, in accordance with the intent of the Code of Ethics of the Association of Computing Machinery. In particular, all department members are obligated to

Respect the rights of others and protect fundamental human rights including respect of the diversity of all cultures, and to foster a safe and comfortable social environment.
Avoid harm to others:
1. All members are expected to treat one another with professional courtesy at all times. Harassment or humiliation of one member by another will not be tolerated.
2. Members will dress appropriately for an educational and professional setting, refraining from modes of dress that may shock or disturb others.
3. Members will refrain from using offensive or abusive language.
4. Members will refrain from offensive public displays, including on computer monitors, wall posters, or engaging in overt public disturbances.
Be honest and trustworthy:
1. Members will relate honestly with one another, will not submit work that is not their own (unless properly cited), will keep their promises, and will act to merit the trust of others.
2. Members should adhere to the ACNS policy on acceptable use of computing resources.
Be fair and take action not to discriminate:
1. Members will treat others fairly, evenhandedly and without capriciousness. a. Members will not single out any other Members or groups of Members for discrimination or criticism or unwelcome treatment especially based on race, physical characteristics, age, gender, religious convictions, or membership in any cultural group.
Honor property rights:
1. Members will respect the personal property of others.
Give proper credit for intellectual property:
1. Members will respect the work product of others, and will never claim ownership of intellectual work of others as their own.
Respect the privacy of others:
1. a. Members will respect the rights of others to be left alone, and will refrain from unwelcome actions towards them, and unwanted intrusions into their affairs.

For questions, explanations, or to report violations, contact your instructor or appropriate department administrator. Mediation of violations will be conducted within the Department and may be referred to the CSU Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution Office.

Colorado State University students should be familiar with University Honesty and Integrity, including the Honor Pledge.