INFO 300
Intellectual Foundations of Informatics

Project Guidelines

GENERAL PROJECT GUIDELINES

Individual vs. Group Projects

You will be assigned a total of three projects in this course.  At least one of these projects must be done individually.  For the other two projects, you may choose to work in a small group (of up to three people) if you would like or by yourself.  Moreover, you may choose which projects you wish to do with others.  In the case of group projects, all members of the group will receive the same grade for the project.  In addition, you must inform me in writing (email is fine), if you will be working in a group with a list of group members at least one week before the project is officially due.

Project 3

I have one goal for your third project: To extend your knowledge about informatics in an area we have explored in class or to investigate a new area related to informatics.  The topic of your Project 3 is up to you.  However, you must discuss the topic for your third project with me (email is fine) well in advance so that we mutually agree on the topic and scope of the work.  In terms of size, Project 3 should be slightly bigger in scope than Project 1 or Project 2.  You must commit to a final project topic by Nov. 26.

Late Policy

To receive full credit, projects must be turned in at the beginning of the class meeting on the day they are due.  Unless arranged with me before the due date, late projects will be marked down 10% and not be accepted beyond one week after the due date.  The third project is due at the beginning of class at the last class meeting on Tuesday, December 10.  In the case of the third project, no late projects will be accepted.

Assignment and Due Dates

                       Date Assigned         Topic Due            Date Due

Project 1              Oct. 29                 N/A                       Nov. 12

Project 2              Nov. 12                 N/A                       Nov. 26

Project 3              Oct. 29                 Nov. 26                 Dec. 10

 

Note: The Midterm is November 14.