User:Williams/FAQ
Turning in assignments
Q: Is extra credit required?
A: Technically speaking you're not required to do anything in the course, although your grade will be lower than if you do the work.
Q: Can I turn in homework early?
A: You absolutely should work on the homework early and, if an electronic submission is required, turn it in early in case anything odd happens (e.g. computer crash, Internet outage). However, if a printout is required, please do not turn that in until the assignment is due in class. The only scenario in which you should turn in a printout early is if you have notified me that you will miss class.
Q: I can't login to bobby / Here is the assignment via email because I can't log into bobby.
A: First, I would suggest working on and turning in the assignment electronically earlier rather than later to have ample time to deal with things like a computer crash or Internet outage. Sometimes there are issues with the servers that prevent you from submitting the assignment. In that case you should contact the system administrator and let me know as well. If I can verify there is a problem then I will extend the due time and notify the class via email. If it is a case of you not having Internet access for some reason (e.g. your modem died, your power is out, you're trying to log on from your work place which has a restrictive firewall, etc.) then that is not an acceptable excuse. Assignments submitted via email will not be accepted under any circumstance.
Q: I submitted the assignment late electronically, is that OK?
A: No. Work submitted even 1 minute late electronically will receive a 0.
Q: I forgot to bring a hard copy (printout) of the assignment, is that OK?
A: No. A hard copy of the assignment is required. Even if the electronically submitted code worked perfectly, without a printout of the code you will receive a 0.
Q: Do I get a 0 if I turn in the hard copy late?
A: It depends. Any hard copy turned in after the beginning of the lecture may be subject to a penalty. If you do not turn in the hard copy during the lecture on the class day it is due you will receive a 0 on the assignment.
Office hours
Q: Do you have office hours today?
A: My office hours are listed on my website. If I have cancelled them I will typically tell my classes in advance and/or email the class via MyUNLV.
Q: Will you be in your office during office hours?
A: Yes, unless they were cancelled. If I step out then I will put a sign on my door stating when I will be back (usually within 10-15 minutes). I usually do this if there is some short meeting I need to attend, to use the bathroom, or to get some food.
Q: Can I come by your office hours?
A: Yes, you do not need to ask.
Q: Can I set an appointment during your office hours?
A: No. I've found that it's too complicated to allow people to set appointments during office hours. Often times students will show up late or not at all and then I am waiting on a student to show up for an appointment while other students are there and waiting. If you want to be sure that you see me during office hours I suggest showing up either before my office hours begin or when they are almost over.
Q: I can't come to your office hours, is there another time I can meet you?
A: Absolutely. I understand that students may have other classes, work, or other commitments during my office hours. To meet outside of office hours, you must send me an email at least 24 hours in advance of when you wish to meet. I also have other commitments so there's no guarantee that we'll be able to agree upon a time, but I will make every effort to accommodate you.
