CSC 1600 Operating Systems Concepts
Spring 2004

Course Organization: At the beginning of each week, I will assign a set of reading for the following week. It is important that you keep up with the reading, as my lectures will assume at least a passing familiarity with the readings. I will assign the homework so that it requires you to have read the material as I cover it. There will be approximately 6 written (graded) homework assignments, exactly 2 programming assignments, 2 midterms, and a comprehensive final. If I find that it is necessary, I will conduct pop quizzes. Homeworks must be handed in at the beginning of the class day on which they are due; since we might discuss answers after they're handed in, any homework handed in after the due time will be assessed a late penalty of 10 points per day. Programming assignments are generally due via email to the TA by 11:59:59 PM of the day they are due.

Course Policy for Academic Integrity: You may not share answers for assignments or copy answers from any unsanctioned sources, though you are allowed to discuss problems with programming assignments verbally. As long as what you hand in to me is solely the product of your own thinking, or is properly attributed, you are maintaining academic integrity. WHEN IN DOUBT, consult me or the TA for help. ANY VIOLATION OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY WILL RESULT IN AT LEAST A GRADE OF ZERO FOR THE ASSIGNMENT AND A REPORT TO THE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC INTEGRITY BOARD. For more information, please check the Villanova web site's complete Academic Integrity Policy.

Course Policy for Students with Learning Disabilities: It is the policy of Villanova to make reasonable academic accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are a person with a disability please contact me after class or during office hours and make arrangements to register with the Learning Support Office by contacting 610-519-5636 or at nancy.mott@villanova.edu as soon as possible. Registration with the Learning Support Office is required in order to receive accommodations.