Academic Integrity
"I commit to uphold the ideals of honor and integrity by refusing to betray the trust bestowed upon me as a member of the Georgia Tech community."
Georgia Tech and the School of Aerospace Engineering value honesty and integrity of all members of our community. Academic dishonesty is not tolerated. This includes cheating, lying about course matters, plagiarism, or helping others commit a violation of the Honor Code. Plagiarism includes reproducing the words or visual/graphical expressions of others without clear attribution and citation. Cheating includes violating rules presented in the course syllabus, homework assignments or project regarding allowable collaborations, and exams regarding allowable materials/resources to be used during the exam. Students are reminded of the obligations and expectations associated with the Georgia Tech Academic Honor Code, and specifically the GT Honor Challenge Statement:
Homework
There will be approximately 8 homework assignments distributed throughout the semester. Homework will be graded and will contribute to your course grade. In addition, doing the homework should help you explore and understand the
concepts covered on the tests. Your are encouraged to discuss the
course material and homework problems with other classmates, but you should work the problems on paper on your own - no copying. Generally what this means is: 1) try the problem on your own, 2) then if necessary ask for help/suggestions, 3) then go back on your own and try to implement the suggestions.
Do not work with another student on the homework step-by-step.
Homework must also be in a standard format.
Homework must be uploaded the Canvas Assignment by the due date/time listed on Canvas." Late homework will be accepted until the Canvas assignment closes, but there will be a penalty assessed. If unusual circumstances arise that will
prevent you from finishing your homework on time, please contact the instructor
IN ADVANCE, so that special consideration can be given.
Project
There will be a project assigned that will require application of a computational tool (Matlab, Excel, ...) and will include a written report.
Exams
There will be two midterm exams (open book - tentatively scheduled for 9/27 and 11/3) and a final exam, scheduled according to the registrar's calendar on Thursday Dec 15 at 8-10:50 am.
Approximate Grading Weights
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Homework assignments
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: | 25% of course grade |
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Project
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: | 15% of course grade |
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Midterms
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: | 30% of course grade |
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Final Exam
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: | 30% of course grade |
Grade Disputes
If documented, uncontrollable circumstances prevent you from performing one of the homework assignments, your homework grade will be based on the re-weighted sum of the other assignments. If you believe any of your assignments has been graded incorrectly, please contact the instructor stating your specific concern and it will be reviewed.
Class Attendance
While attendance during class lectures will not be mandatory, attendance is crucial to learn the material and successfully complete this course. Also, students who regularly attend class almost always achieve better performance on homework and exams. Since class attendance is not directly a part of your grade, it is not necessary to report your planned absence to the instructor, unless it will occur on an exam date. If there is any reason that makes your attendance impossible for a long period of time–such as an illness or injury–please contact the instructor. Please refer to http://www.catalog.gatech.edu/rules/4/ for the Institute regulations regarding attendance.
Re-Scheduled and Missed Exams
In compliance with the Institute rules regarding excused absences (https://catalog.gatech.edu/rules/4/A), students who have a planned excused absence on the scheduled exam dates must inform the instructor in advance so accommodations can be made. Students who miss the midterm exam due to an unforeseen emergency that constitutes an excused absence according to the Office of the Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students, should contact the Instructor as soon as possible to arrange a make-up exam or alternative grading adjustment. Students must take the Final Exam during the official period designated by the Office of the Registrar for this class, unless the meet the exceptions for excused absences (see https://catalog.gatech.edu/rules/4/A ) or conflicts (see https://catalog.gatech.edu/rules/12/ ). An alternative Exam time will be provided according to the rules laid out in the Catalog (https://catalog.gatech.edu/rules/12/ ).