Grading Policies

Our goal in teaching this class is to help you learn the material. Our grading policies are based on this goal: we’ll provide you with feedback on your learning in homework and lab, and the rest of our policies are meant to further this goal as well.

Assignments

You will be assessed through the following assignments:

Grades

Grades will be assigned using the following weighted components:

Grading criteria

Regrade requests

Exams

There will be two midterms on Feburary 28, 2023, and April 13, 2023. Midterms will be held from 7-9PM. You must take the midterm at the specified time: if you have a conflict, please contact course staff ASAP at data102@berkeley.edu. We will not accept any conflicts after the drop deadline (except for emergencies).

Exams will be held in person. Further information will be communicated in due course.

Slip Days

Each student gets an extension budget of 5 total slip days. You can use the extension on homework assignments only (not lab assignments, weekly vitamins, or the final project) during the semester. Some important notes on slip days:

We know that we’re still in an unprecedented global pandemic and economic downturn: If you have already used up your 5 slip days in the semester and you are facing extenuating circumstances or unusual hardship, you can contact us for extra accomodations. We’re here to help you learn!

For information on DSP accommodations, please refer to the course Ed site.

DSP students eligible to receive extensions on assignments will have homeworks due 48 hours after the posted deadline. Labs and vitamins will be due 24 hours after the posted deadline.

Collaboration Policy

Data science is a collaborative activity. While you may talk with others about the homework, we ask that you write your solutions individually. If you do discuss the assignments with others please include their names at the top of your notebook. Keep in mind that content from the homeworks and labs will likely be covered on both of the midterms. We will be following the EECS departmental policy on Academic Honesty, so be sure you are familiar with it.

Waitlist

If you are on the waitlist, you should complete and submit all assignments as if enrolled: we will not offer any makeup assignments for waitlisted students.

We Want You to Succeed

If you are feeling overwhelmed, visit our office hours and talk with us. We know college can be stressful and we want to help you succeed!

Campus Honor Code

As a member of the Berkeley community, we expect you to follow the Berkeley Honor Code:

“As a member of the UC Berkeley community, I act with honesty, integrity, and respect for others.”