From ed50db02f5b83668bad96d9ec1a56bd4a4462299 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Ian Mitchell Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2025 21:44:59 -0800 Subject: [PATCH] Updating unsyllabus for 2024W2. --- _config.yml | 10 ++-- about/accommodations.md | 0 about/course_schedule.md | 0 about/faq.md | 0 about/syllabus_bits/passing_requirement.md | 6 +-- about/syllabus_bits/schedule.md | 32 ++++++------- about/syllabus_bits/teaching_team.md | 7 ++- about/unsyllabus.md | 17 ++++--- about/unsyllabus_bits/academic_integrity.md | 48 +++++++++---------- about/unsyllabus_bits/acknowledgements.md | 1 + about/unsyllabus_bits/changes.md | 3 +- about/unsyllabus_bits/course_tools.md | 12 ++--- about/unsyllabus_bits/doing_well_cpsc.md | 4 +- about/unsyllabus_bits/getting_help.md | 12 +++-- .../grading_practices_detailed.md | 22 ++++----- about/unsyllabus_bits/important_details.md | 3 +- about/unsyllabus_bits/missed_things.md | 43 ++++------------- .../why_syllabus_unsyllabus.md | 5 +- 18 files changed, 105 insertions(+), 120 deletions(-) mode change 100755 => 100644 about/accommodations.md mode change 100755 => 100644 about/course_schedule.md mode change 100755 => 100644 about/faq.md diff --git a/_config.yml b/_config.yml index 3a8f324..72b31c7 100755 --- a/_config.yml +++ b/_config.yml @@ -97,12 +97,12 @@ sphinx: EXAM_PERIOD: "Saturday April 12th - Sunday, April 27" # Course Policies - GRACE_PERIOD: "48 hour" + GRACE_PERIOD: "48 hours" # TA Names - #TA1: "Braeden Fong" - #TA1pronounce: "BRAY-DIN" - #TA2: "Manushree Singhania" - #TA2pronounce: "MA-NU-SHREE" + TA1: "Minh Anh Nguyen" + TA1pronounce: "Ming Ang" + TA2: "Aryan Ballani" + TA2pronounce: "Ar-yan" #TA3: "Minh Anh Nguyen" #TA3pronounce: "Ming Ang" \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/about/accommodations.md b/about/accommodations.md old mode 100755 new mode 100644 diff --git a/about/course_schedule.md b/about/course_schedule.md old mode 100755 new mode 100644 diff --git a/about/faq.md b/about/faq.md old mode 100755 new mode 100644 diff --git a/about/syllabus_bits/passing_requirement.md b/about/syllabus_bits/passing_requirement.md index c46d8ce..69b62f5 100644 --- a/about/syllabus_bits/passing_requirement.md +++ b/about/syllabus_bits/passing_requirement.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ -- All students must satisfy ALL conditions to pass the course: +- Students must satisfy ALL conditions to pass the course: 1. Pass the Lab component with a grade of at least 50%, - 1. Pass the Test and Exam components (together) with a grade of at least 50%, + 1. Pass the Tests and Final Exam components (together) with a grade of at least 50%, 1. Pass the Final Exam with a grade of at least 40%. -If students do not satisfy the appropriate requirements, the student will be assigned the **lower** of their earned course grade or, a maximum overall grade of 45 in the course. \ No newline at end of file +If a student does not satisfy these requirements, the student may be assigned the **lower** of their earned course grade or 45% in the course. diff --git a/about/syllabus_bits/schedule.md b/about/syllabus_bits/schedule.md index f894b06..6d13805 100644 --- a/about/syllabus_bits/schedule.md +++ b/about/syllabus_bits/schedule.md @@ -1,19 +1,19 @@ This is the tentative plan for {{ COURSE_CODE }} this term. Things may change depending on many factors so this is subject to change. -| Wk | Date | Topic | POTW | Lab | Logs | Examlet | -|----|--------|--------------------------|---------|--------|-------|---------| -| 1 | Jan 8 | Terminal, Markdown | POTW 1 | Lab 1 | LL 1 | - | -| 2 | Jan 15 | Data Representation | POTW 2 | Lab 2 | LL 2 | Test 1 | -| 3 | Jan 22 | Decomposition and Design | POTW 3 | Lab 3 | LL 3 | - | -| 4 | Jan 29 | Python Classes | POTW 4 | Lab 4 | LL 4 | Test 2 | -| 5 | Feb 5 | Pandas and Web Data | POTW 5 | Lab 5 | LL 5 | - | -| 6 | Feb 12 | Git and Version Control | POTW 6 | Lab 6 | LL 6 | Test 3 | -| 7 | Feb 19 | Midterm Break | - | - | - | - | -| 8 | Feb 26 | Data Structures | POTW 7 | Lab 7 | LL 7 | - | -| 9 | Mar 4 | Graphs and Search | POTW 8 | Lab 8 | LL 8 | Test 4 | -| 10 | Mar 11 | Catch-up Week | - | - | - | - | -| 11 | Mar 18 | Graphs and MHall | POTW 9 | Lab 9 | LL 9X | Test 5 | -| 12 | Mar 25 | State Spaces | POTW 10 | Lab 10 | LL 10 | - | -| 13 | Apr 1 | Maps | POTW 11 | Lab 11 | LL 11 | Test 6 | -| 14 | Apr 8 | Review | - | - | - | - | \ No newline at end of file +| Week | Week of | Topic | POTW | Lab | Test | +|------|-----------|--------------------------|---------|--------|------| +| 1 | Jan 6 | Terminal, Markdown | POTW 1 | - | - | +| 2 | Jan 13 | Data Representation | POTW 2 | Lab 1 | - | +| 3 | Jan 20 | Decomposition and Design | POTW 3 | Lab 2 | Test 1 | +| 4 | Jan 27 | Python Classes | POTW 4 | Lab 3 | Test 2 | +| 5 | Feb 3 | Pandas and Web Data | POTW 5 | Lab 4 | - | +| 6 | Feb 10 | Git and Version Control | POTW 6 | Lab 5 | Test 3 | +| 7 | Feb 17 | Midterm Break | - | - | - | +| 8 | Feb 24 | Data Structures | POTW 7 | Lab 6 | - | +| 9 | Mar 3 | Graphs and Search | POTW 8 | Lab 7 | Test 4 | +| 10 | Mar 10 | Catch-up Week | - | Lab 8 | - | +| 11 | Mar 17 | Graphs and MHall | POTW 9 | Lab 9 | Test 5 | +| 12 | Mar 24 | State Spaces | POTW 10 | Lab 10 | - | +| 13 | Mar 31 | Maps | POTW 11 | Lab 11 | Test 6 | +| 14 | Apr 7 | Review | - | - | - | \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/about/syllabus_bits/teaching_team.md b/about/syllabus_bits/teaching_team.md index cfc1f99..8f2e6e6 100644 --- a/about/syllabus_bits/teaching_team.md +++ b/about/syllabus_bits/teaching_team.md @@ -1,6 +1,5 @@ | Team Member | Pronounce as | Contact | Office Hour | |------------------------------|--------------------|------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| -| {{ INSTRUCTOR }}; Instructor | {{ PRONOUNCE }} | {{ FORUM_LINK }} | Wednesdays 12:30 - 2:30 PM - ICCS 253 or [Zoom](https://ubc.zoom.us/j/6552557192?pwd=SGthMW10cTNBTVpaYitJZ0RMWkdmdz09) | -| {{ TA3 }} | {{ TA3pronounce }} | {{ FORUM_LINK }} | [Mondays 1:30-2:30 PM in X339 and on Zoom](https://ubc.zoom.us/j/8465268502?pwd=U2ZpWWVkNG1JS2E5UzNvOEZZRHFyZz09) | -| {{ TA2 }} | {{ TA2pronounce }} | {{ FORUM_LINK }} | [Thursdays 1-2 PM on Zoom](https://ubc.zoom.us/s/62998255720) | -| {{ TA1 }} | {{ TA1pronounce }} | {{ FORUM_LINK }} | Fridays 12-1 PM - ICCS X337 [or on Zoom](https://ubc.zoom.us/s/61966832541) | \ No newline at end of file +| {{ INSTRUCTOR }}; Instructor | {{ PRONOUNCE }} | {{ FORUM_LINK }} | See Piazza ["Office Hours Schedule"](https://piazza.com/class/m5m1kbw121f3ii/post/26) | +| {{ TA2 }} | {{ TA2pronounce }} | {{ FORUM_LINK }} | See Piazza ["Office Hours Schedule"](https://piazza.com/class/m5m1kbw121f3ii/post/26) | | +| {{ TA1 }} | {{ TA1pronounce }} | {{ FORUM_LINK }} | See Piazza ["Office Hours Schedule"](https://piazza.com/class/m5m1kbw121f3ii/post/26) | \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/about/unsyllabus.md b/about/unsyllabus.md index 6c7f53b..99f8b5f 100644 --- a/about/unsyllabus.md +++ b/about/unsyllabus.md @@ -48,10 +48,12 @@ All course content, references, and resources provided in this course are free a ```{include} syllabus_bits/passing_requirement.md ``` + ## Learning Intentions (learning-intentions)= ```{include} syllabus_bits/course_LOs.md ``` +-->
@@ -86,7 +88,7 @@ All course content, references, and resources provided in this course are free a (doing-well)= ## How do I do well in this course? -```{include} unsyllabus_bits/doing_well_physics.md +```{include} unsyllabus_bits/doing_well_cpsc.md ``` (missed-things)= @@ -107,10 +109,12 @@ All course content, references, and resources provided in this course are free a In this course, we will be using the following required learning technologies (privacy policies linked): -- [Canvas](https://faculty.canvas.ubc.ca/canvas-privacy/) +- [Canvas](https://faculty.canvas.ubc.ca/canvas-privacy/). +- [PrairieLearn](https://www.prairielearn.com/legal/privacy). +- [Piazza](https://piazza.com/legal/privacy). See also [UBC's Piazza Guide](https://lthub.ubc.ca/guides/piazza-instructor-guide/) +- [GitHub](https://docs.github.com/en/github/site-policy/github-privacy-statement). + ### What type of information will I collect about you in this course? @@ -146,6 +148,7 @@ In this course, we will be using the following required learning technologies (p ```{include} unsyllabus_bits/teaching_philosophy.md ``` +--> (academic-integrity)= ## Academic Integrity @@ -155,11 +158,13 @@ In this course, we will be using the following required learning technologies (p
+ (acknowledgements)= ## Acknowledgements diff --git a/about/unsyllabus_bits/academic_integrity.md b/about/unsyllabus_bits/academic_integrity.md index aa3a254..87c7151 100644 --- a/about/unsyllabus_bits/academic_integrity.md +++ b/about/unsyllabus_bits/academic_integrity.md @@ -4,24 +4,23 @@ I want to be proud of your work in this course, and I want YOU to be proud of yo That cannot happen if you make unethical decisions, including (but not limited) to cheating or plagiarism. According to the scientific literature, the most common reasons students cheat are: -- Fear of failure and life consequences -- Peer pressure, including an inability to say no to help others cheat -- Perceived societal acceptance of cheating (Lance Armstrong, Barry Bonds, Enron, Wall Street & the The Big Short) -- Desire for success without the time/desire to put in the work needed -- Strict deadlines and due-dates +- Fear of failure and life consequences. +- Peer pressure, including the pressure to provide your answers when others ask for help. +- Perceived societal acceptance of cheating (such as Lance Armstrong, Barry Bonds, Enron, Wall Street & The Big Short). +- Desire for success without the time/desire to put in the work needed. +- Strict deadlines and due-dates. - Requirement from instructors to memorize facts, figures, equations, etc... -- High-stakes exams with no recompense for "having a bad day" -- Peers cheating with no consequences or penalties -- Unclear expectations on what constitutes academic dishonesty -- Inadequate support from instructor and teaching team +- High-stakes exams with no recompense for "having a bad day". +- Peers cheating with no consequences or penalties. +- Unclear expectations on what constitutes academic dishonesty. +- Inadequate support from instructor and teaching team. -Though I sympathize with students and the stresses of your busy lives - in my opinion, there is no good reason to cheat. -I have tried extremely hard to make this course focused on learning rather than grading, and where grading is needed, to have policies that are as student-friendly as possible. +However, taking short-cuts when learning leads to poor learning. +I have tried extremely hard to make this course focused on learning rather than grading, and where grading is needed to have policies that are as student-friendly as possible. In particular, I hope (and expect) that the following features of the course should eliminate your temptation to cheat or plagiarize: - {{ GRACE_PERIOD }} grace-period on all due dates. -- Long testing window so you can start the tests whenever you're comfortable. -- Weekly learning logs, homework and reading reflections to make you think about your learning ([metacognition](https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/metacognition/)). +- Long testing window so you can start the tests when you are comfortable. - No high-stakes exams (the single largest assessment item is the final exam). @@ -37,16 +36,15 @@ A more detailed description of academic integrity, including the University’s ### What is considered academic dishonesty in this course? -To make it even easier for you to decide what isn't allowed, below is a list of things that I **definitely** consider to be academic dishonesty: - -- Asking others for their work in the course (whether question by question, or all at once) -- Sending others your work in the course -- Doing tests collaboratively (tests **must** be done by yourself and alone) -- Sending others your test questions and/or answers -- Sharing any course material onto Chegg, Course Hero, Slader, or other similar sites -- Searching for solutions to course material on Chegg, Course Hero, Slader, or other similar sites -- Blindly googling the question in hopes of finding someone who had a similar question and then copying their answer - - Note, googling to find resources to understand specific concepts or general ideas is highly encouraged! -- Having a tutor/friend/nemesis complete and submit your work for you -- Copying and pasting code, equations, text explanations, prose, etc... without attribution +The line between what constitutes acceptable versus unacceptable behaviour can be blurry, but here is a list of things which are **definitely** considered academic dishonesty in CPSC 203: + +- Asking others to see their work (whether question by question, or all at once). +- Sharing your work with others. +- Doing tests collaboratively (tests **must** be done by yourself and alone). +- Communicating test questions and/or answers to others. We all benefit from the scheduling flexibility that PrairieLearn provides, but that means even if you have completed a test you **cannot talk about it** because other students may not have taken it yet. +- Sharing any course material onto Chegg, Course Hero, Slader, or other similar sites. +- Searching for solutions to course material on Chegg, Course Hero, Slader, or other similar sites. +- Blindly googling the question in hopes of finding someone who had a similar question and then copying their answer. However, googling to find resources to understand specific concepts or general ideas is highly encouraged! +- Having a tutor/friend/nemesis complete and submit your work for you. +- Copying and pasting code, equations, text explanations, prose, etc... without attribution. - Manipulating the learning platforms we use to reverse engineer the randomization algorithms, hacking the timer functionality, or other similar technical [malfeasance](https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/malfeasance). diff --git a/about/unsyllabus_bits/acknowledgements.md b/about/unsyllabus_bits/acknowledgements.md index 0416928..9afec5e 100644 --- a/about/unsyllabus_bits/acknowledgements.md +++ b/about/unsyllabus_bits/acknowledgements.md @@ -1,6 +1,7 @@ The syllabus was constructed and adapted from many other templates and examples. Below is the list of resources I have used to put this syllabus together: +- CPSC 203 2023W2 Course web page (Instructor: [Dr. Firas Moosvi](https://firas.moosvi.com)) - Physics 117 (Instructor: [Dr. Simon Bates](https://sites.google.com/site/simonpbates/home?authuser=0)) - Psychology 417A-951 (Instructor: [Dr. Catherine Rawn](https://blogs.ubc.ca/catherinerawn/)) - [Dr. Christopher Jones](https://hcommons.org/members/profchrismjones/) and [this tweet](https://twitter.com/ProfChrisMJones/status/1282036533562834944) diff --git a/about/unsyllabus_bits/changes.md b/about/unsyllabus_bits/changes.md index 244e042..b78519c 100644 --- a/about/unsyllabus_bits/changes.md +++ b/about/unsyllabus_bits/changes.md @@ -5,5 +5,4 @@ Any major changes to the syllabus (this page) will be documented here, as well a | Change Date | Summary | Rationale | |--------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------| -| Jan 18, 2024 | Removed left-over language about assessments being open-book, open-web now that we are using the CBTF | Unfortunately, the CBTF does not yet allow open-book and open-web assessments so our Examlets and final exam need to be closed book with no access to web resources. This was always the intention, and there was one instance that I copied from another course (which doesn't use the CBTF!). Apologies for the oversight. | -| Jan 22, 2024 | Removed left-over language about "bonus tests" since we're not doing that this year. | We will have a slightly different scheme for recovering lost points to be released later in the term. | \ No newline at end of file +| | None yet made | | diff --git a/about/unsyllabus_bits/course_tools.md b/about/unsyllabus_bits/course_tools.md index 0ca1237..ecfd257 100644 --- a/about/unsyllabus_bits/course_tools.md +++ b/about/unsyllabus_bits/course_tools.md @@ -2,16 +2,13 @@ I will be the first to acknowledge that my courses are usually heavily reliant on learning technologies. I strongly believe that learning technologies are essential (for me) to give you my students a good experience in the course. Many times during the course you may be frustrated why we need to use so many different tools, and why there isn't one tool that does everything. -Believe me, this frustrates me too (particularly because each of your instructors will be using different tools depending on their needs), and is something that I'm working on improving. At the moment, the reality is that many learning technologies often only do *one thing* very well. -This of course means that other functionalities take a back-seat and exist merely to check a box on their marketing website (just to say they have the feature). +This of course means that other functionalities take a back-seat and exist merely to check a box on their marketing website (just so they can say they have the feature, even though it is a crappy implementation of that feature). -**In all of my courses, before selecting a learning technology, I do a very careful scan of the landscape, weigh the pros and cons, consider the privacy implications, the convenience aspects, and then select the ones that I believe will best support my teaching goals at minimal inconvenience to students. In general, I also use tools that are fun to use!** - -I hope you will be patient with all the tools used in this course, I hope I can demonstrate value to you by using them in our course. -If you have any feedback about my usage of the tools, I'd be happy to [get your (anonymous) feedback](page_feedback) and though it may not always be possible to make changes mid-semester, I will certainly keep your feedback in mind as I plan the next iteration of this course. +I hope you will be patient with all the tools used in this course, and I hope I can demonstrate value to you by using them in our course. ``` + diff --git a/about/unsyllabus_bits/doing_well_cpsc.md b/about/unsyllabus_bits/doing_well_cpsc.md index ace600e..b798c22 100644 --- a/about/unsyllabus_bits/doing_well_cpsc.md +++ b/about/unsyllabus_bits/doing_well_cpsc.md @@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ And some ingredients for your success: 1. Do not be fooled by familiarity of the material. ```{important} -These guidelines were adapted from [Dr. Simon Bates' Physics 117 course from UBCV](https://sites.google.com/site/simonpbates/home?authuser=0). +These guidelines were adapted from [Dr. Simon Bates'](https://sites.google.com/site/simonpbates/home?authuser=0) Physics 117 course from UBCV. ``` ### ... but I've never been good at computer science! @@ -39,6 +39,6 @@ That's fine! No judgement from me, you are more than welcome in this course. I just ask that you not make any snap judgements about the class, the material, the instructor (me), or the teaching team. Whatever your motivations are for taking this course, give us a chance, maybe you don't HAVE TO be miserable taking this course! -You might even enjoy the feeling of community and camaraderie that develops over the course of the semester :-). +You might even enjoy the feeling of community and camaraderie that develops over the course of the semester 🤞. I hope you're not miserable, if you do feel miserable, come talk to me - maybe I can help you see the light at the end of tunnel? \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/about/unsyllabus_bits/getting_help.md b/about/unsyllabus_bits/getting_help.md index 7577ed3..a3918a6 100644 --- a/about/unsyllabus_bits/getting_help.md +++ b/about/unsyllabus_bits/getting_help.md @@ -1,19 +1,23 @@ -The best way to get personalized help in this course is to attend the "Student Hours" we have scheduled for this course. -They are all done on Zoom and this is time that the instructor and TAs have set aside to help YOU personally, 1 on 1! +The best way to get personalized help in this course is to attend the "Student Hours" we have scheduled for this course. This is time that the instructor and TAs have set aside to help YOU personally, 1 on 1! I understand it might feel intimidating to come to Student Hours, but we don't bite! We would love to hear about you, what your interests are, and if you have any career advice. -If nobody comes to the Student Hours, we end up sitting in a Zoom room all by ourselves, all alone, and sad. +If nobody comes to the Student Hours, we end up sitting all by ourselves, all alone, and sad. A few other notes: - We will be using {{ FORUM_LINK }} for Announcements in this course. - For **all** course-related questions you can reach out to the teaching team including instructors and TAs via {{ FORUM_LINK }}. -- You are encouraged to post questions publicly whenever possible so others can benefit. For private and personal issues, you can send private messages on {{ FORUM_LINK }}. +- You are encouraged to post questions publicly whenever possible so others can benefit; however, do not publicly post assessment solutions (even partial ones). +- For issues which are not suitable for public posts, you can send + - A private message to the instructional team on {{ FORUM_LINK }} if you message *does not* contain personal information; for example, if you have a question about your solution code. + - By email to the instructor if your message contains personal information; for example, your CfA letter or a request for concession. - Any student may visit the student hour for any member of the teaching team (TA or instructor)! In other words, you can go to the student hour of ANY TA, not just the one whose lab/tutorial you are registered in. +
\ No newline at end of file diff --git a/about/unsyllabus_bits/grading_practices_detailed.md b/about/unsyllabus_bits/grading_practices_detailed.md index cd1e65e..cd7c876 100644 --- a/about/unsyllabus_bits/grading_practices_detailed.md +++ b/about/unsyllabus_bits/grading_practices_detailed.md @@ -1,20 +1,20 @@ The grading scheme for this course is: -| Item | Weight | Due date(s) | -|----------------------|-----------------|-------------------| -| Learning Logs | 5% (10 x 0.5%) | Saturdays at 6 PM | -| Problems of the Week | 25% (10 x 2.5%) | Fridays at 6 PM | -| Labs | 5% (10 x 0.5%) | Fridays at 6 PM | -| Programming Projects | 15% (3 x 5%) | Three in the term | -| Tests (Examlets) | 30% (6 x 5%) | \~ Bi-weekly | -| Final Exam | 20% | TBD | +| Item | Weight | Due date(s) | Category +|----------------------|-----------------|-------------------|------------| +| Problems of the Week (POTWs) | 20% (10 x 2%) | Sundays at noon | Homework | +| Labs | 10% (10 x 1%) | Thursdays at noon | Homework | +| Programming Projects | 15% (3 x 5%) | Three in the term | Homework | +| Tests (mini-exam) | 30% (6 x 5%) | \~ Bi-weekly | Exam | +| Final Exam | 25% | TBD | Exam | There will be 6 tests in this course in an (approximately) bi-weekly schedule. -```{attention} -All due dates in this course have an automatic 48 hour grace period after the due dates listed above. -Any submissions submitted past the grace period will not be graded (with some exceptions). +```{attention} +Many assessments in the "Homework" category may be submitted after the original deadline for partial credit. The amount of partial credit and the corresponding deadlines can be found in PrairieLearn. + +Assessments in the "Exam" category **must** be completed in the time window specified for that particular assessment. ``` ```{note} diff --git a/about/unsyllabus_bits/important_details.md b/about/unsyllabus_bits/important_details.md index 699d82e..082ce63 100644 --- a/about/unsyllabus_bits/important_details.md +++ b/about/unsyllabus_bits/important_details.md @@ -6,12 +6,13 @@ | Instructor | {{ INSTRUCTOR }} | | Lectures | {{ MEETING_TIMES }}: {{ ROOM }} | | Mode of Delivery | In-person (All course activities and assessments, including the Final Exam, will be conducted in-person) | -| Student Hours | To get live 1 on 1 help in the course, use {{ ZOOM_LINK.replace('CANVAS_ID',CANVAS_ID) }} at various times (see below for schedule). | | Canvas URL | {{ CANVAS_LINK.replace('CANVAS_ID',CANVAS_ID) }} | | Course Discussion | To ask any course-related questions, use private (personal, not useful for anyone else) or public (helpful for other) messages on {{ FORUM_LINK }} | You can find all the important term dates in the [UBC Academic Calendar](https://vancouver.calendar.ubc.ca/dates-and-due dates). + \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/about/unsyllabus_bits/missed_things.md b/about/unsyllabus_bits/missed_things.md index 208dc40..67e6aba 100644 --- a/about/unsyllabus_bits/missed_things.md +++ b/about/unsyllabus_bits/missed_things.md @@ -1,41 +1,14 @@ ### What if I miss labs, tests, or the exam due to an illness, health, or other personal situations? -Normally, most due dates in this course have a generous grace period. -If you require an extension beyond the grace period, please contact the instructor on {{ FORUM_LINK }} (ideally before the deadline passes) to discuss your options. +Normally, most due dates in this course have a generous grace period, which should suffice to account for unexpected but short-term absences. -Students who, because of unforeseen events, are absent during the term and are unable to complete tests or other graded work, should normally discuss with their instructors how they can make up for missed work. -If ill health is an issue, students are encouraged to seek attention from a health professional. -Campus Health and Counselling will normally provide documentation only to students who have been seen previously at these offices for treatment or counselling specific to conditions associated with their academic difficulties. +For longer term absences (a week or more), please contact the instructor to discuss options. -```{tip} -If you miss a course component due to an illness, health, or other personal situation, please reach out to me as soon as you are comfortable, and I'll work with you to get you back on track. -``` - -### What if I have dependents that rely on me for care and unpredictable emergencies may arise? - -Let's talk, send me a private message and we can discuss it. -I do not necessarily need to know all the personal details, just a high-level summary of your situation and what you think an ideal solution would be. - -I'm sure we will come to some agreement, generally the earlier you let me know of any special circumstances or accommodation, the more I'll be able to do for you! +If ill health is an issue, students are encouraged to seek attention from a health professional. UBC's [Student Health and Wellbeing website](https://students.ubc.ca/health/) has links to many different resources. -### What if I have to miss a deadline because of a wedding, birthday, funeral, religious holiday, or personal event ? - -No problem! There's not even any need to tell me, or ask for permission to miss due dates. -The course is designed to give you maximum flexibility: - -- Every deadline has a {{ GRACE_PERIOD }} grace period that is automatically applied. -- There is no late penalty if you use the grace period -- You can use the grace period an unlimited amount of time in the course (though if it happens every week and for every assignment, I might check in with you and gently encourage you not to leave things to the last minute) - - - -If you miss a deadline by more than the grace period, the general course policy is that you will not be able to get full credit for it, and in many cases, may even get a 0 for it. -In the cases of Tests, it is not possible to get partial credit, or complete it at times other than within the scheduled windows. -In some cases, I reserve the right to grant an extension or make alternate accommodations as needed. ### What should I do if I need accommodations to be successful in this course? @@ -43,8 +16,11 @@ Accommodations are intended to remove barriers experienced by individuals with d As a matter of principle, UBC is committed to promoting human rights, equity and diversity, and it also has a legal duty under the BC Human Rights Code to make its goods and services available in a manner that does not discriminate. [Policy 73](https://universitycounsel.ubc.ca/files/2019/02/policy73.pdf) (Accommodation for Students with Disabilities) sets out principles and processes governing the accommodation of students with disabilities. -All accommodations for this course are handled through the [Centre for Accessibility](https://students.ubc.ca/about-student-services/centre-for-accessibility) and I encourage you to contact them to book an appointment. +All accommodations for this course are handled through the [Centre for Accessibility](https://students.ubc.ca/about-student-services/centre-for-accessibility) (CfA) and I encourage you to contact them to book an appointment as it can take some time to complete the approval process. + +Students who have accommodation(s) approved through the Centre for Accessibility should email their accommodation letter directly to the instructor within the first two weeks of term (or immediately upon approval if that approval occurs during the term). + \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/about/unsyllabus_bits/why_syllabus_unsyllabus.md b/about/unsyllabus_bits/why_syllabus_unsyllabus.md index f3893a6..24a6a39 100644 --- a/about/unsyllabus_bits/why_syllabus_unsyllabus.md +++ b/about/unsyllabus_bits/why_syllabus_unsyllabus.md @@ -39,5 +39,8 @@ You may use those opportunities (or any other using the anonymous {{ ANON_FEEDBA | Syllabus | University-mandated, like a legal contract and contains university rules about conduct and behaviour; elements will not change. | | Unsyllabus | Living document, responsive to student feedback and adaptable to circumstances; elements may change, usually to the benefit of students and of learning. | -```{important} Please note that I have your best interests in mind, and it is highly unlikely that I will ever change the unsyllabus in a way that negatively affects the class, or even individual students. If you believe a change is affecting you negatively, please reach out to me on {{ FORUM_LINK }}, or submit your feedback using the anonymous {{ ANON_FEEDBACK }}. +```{important} Please note that I have your best interests in mind, and it is highly unlikely that I will ever change the unsyllabus in a way that negatively affects the class, or even individual students. If you believe a change is affecting you negatively, please reach out to me on {{ FORUM_LINK }}. + ``` \ No newline at end of file