FAQs

What is the best way to get help?

Ask questions on Ed and come to office hours!

If I miss lab can I come to another lab section that week?

Probably! You can join any lab session that will work for your schedule provided you ask the section TA and they agree there is room.

I noticed a mistake in the grading of my assignment. How do I get this fixed?

We will look at your assignment again if you make a regrade request on Gradescope before the regrade deadline.

I missed or failed an exam. What can I do to make it up?

Discuss with your section TA to see what options are available to you. If you are engaging with the material (Lecture check-ins) we may offer a make-up. If you are not engaging with the material, you may not be permitted to make-up an exam.

Can I turn in my lab assignment or late?

No, lab assignments are not accepted late. However, we do drop your two lowest grades.

Can I turn in my project checkpoint late?

Yes. You can turn in project checkpoints up to one day late and receive full credit.

I missed class, how can I catch up?

All lectures will be automatically recorded and posted to canvas a few minutes after class ends. You can watch the lectures when you are ready. We also recommend attending office hours to make sure you don’t fall behind.

I do not feel well, tested positive for COVID, and/or need to miss something. What should I do?

Please don’t attend in person you are unwell or under quarantine. Follow the steps in the question above (under “I missed class”) to catch up. If you miss a lab, you can try the lab assignment on your own and visit office hours to catch up. We drop you two lowest lab participation scores, so a few absences will not impact your grade.

If you are sick for an exam, let us know before the exam begins and we can discuss your options.

What happens if one of the instructors or TAs does not feel well, tests positive for COVID, etc?

We will teach the course remotely if we need to, or fill in for each other if we can. We have a large teaching team, so this shouldn’t be an issue.