Re-grading

If you have a question about the grading of any piece of work, please consult on Piazza. Any questions about the grading of a piece of work must be raised within one week (and the regrade deadline posted on Piazza) of the date that the work was returned by the teaching assistant or the instructor.

Incomplete (I) grades

Please see the University rules on an Incomplete. Assignment of an ''I'' grade is at the discretion of the instructor.
The last day to resign the course is Wednesday, Nov 12, 2025.

Academic Integrity Policy:

Academic integrity is a fundamental university value. Through the honest completion of academic work, students sustain the integrity of the university and of themselves while facilitating the university's imperative for the transmission of knowledge and culture based upon the generation of new and innovative ideas. For more information, please refer to the Undergraduate Academic Integrity policy and Graduate Academic Integrity policy.

Procedures for Academic Integrity Violations

Failure to follow to the university academic integrity policy will be treated as cheating and a violation of academic integrity. For more information, please refer to theUndergraduate Academic Integrity Procedures and Graduate Academic Integrity Procedures.

What is Allowed and What is Not Allowed

* Homework and project assignments must be completed individually. Using reference materials from lecture notes, libraries, or books is allowed, provided that you explicitly cite these sources in your submission. However, copying or aggregating solutions from online sources (e.g., Stack Overflow, Google, YouTube, or other platforms) or from previous semesters is still considered cheating, even if you cite the sources.

* Collaboration and Discussions: You are permitted to engage in discussions with your classmates regarding homework problems. Prior to discussing, please take the time to thoroughly consider each problem independently. All solutions must be written in your own words and produced by you individually. If you collaborate with fellow students, you must provide their names when submitting your work.

* This course allows the use of generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) on certain assignments within given guidelines. Failure to follow these guidelines may be considered a violation of UB's academic integrity policy. If you are unsure how and when generative AI can be used, be sure to ask.

* Excuses such as "I was not sure" or "I did not know" will not be accepted. If you are not sure, ask the TAs and/or the instructor.

Academic Integrity Violation Sanctions

In accordance with the current university and departmental policy on academic integrity violations, we will follow this sanctions:

* If the violation is the first ever academic violation, then it will result in a minimum of a letter grade reduction in the course and zero in the relevant assignment/exam. If the violation is serious enough, then it can result in an F in the course.
* If the violation is the student's second academic violation, then it will result in an automatic F letter grade in the course.
* All the violation (whether it's the first or second instance) will be reported to the Office of Academic Integrity (OAI), the Department, and the School, as required by the University policy Academic Integrity.

For more details, please see The Computer Science and Engineering department's policy on academic integrity can be found here:Department's undergraduate Graduate Academic Integrity Policy andDepartment's Graduate Academic Integrity Policy.

Amnesty Policy

We understand that students are under a lot of pressure and people make mistakes. If you have concerns that you may have violated academic integrity on a particular assignment, and would like to withdraw the assignment, you may do so by sending me an email BEFORE we discover it. The email should take the following format:

Dear Dr. Luo,
I wish to inform you that on assignment X, the work I submitted was not entirely my own. I would like to withdraw my submission from consideration to preserve academic integrity.
J.Q. Student
Person #12345678
UBIT: jqstuden

When we receive this email, student J would receive a 0 on assignment X, but would not receive an F for the course, and would not be reported to the office of academic integrity.

Policy on improper distribution of course materials

All materials prepared and/or assigned by me for this course are for the students' educational benefit. Other than for permitted collaborative work, students may not photograph, record, reproduce, transmit, distribute, upload, sell or exchange course materials, without my prior written permission. "Course materials" include, but are not limited to, all instructor-prepared and assigned materials, such as lectures; lecture notes; discussion prompts; study aids; tests and assignments; and presentation materials such as PowerPoint slides, Prezi slides, or transparencies; and course packets or handouts. Public distribution of such materials may also constitute copyright infringement in violation of federal or state law. Violation of this policy may additionally subject a student to a finding of "academic dishonesty" under the Academic Integrity policy and/or disciplinary charges under the Student Code of Conduct.

Critical Campus Resources:

Accessibility Resources

If you have any disability which requires reasonable accommodations to enable you to participate in this course, please contact the Office of Accessibility Resources in 60 Capen Hall, 716-645-2608 and also the instructor of this course during the first week of class. The office will provide you with information and review appropriate arrangements for reasonable accommodations, which can be found on the web at theAccessibility Resources.

Sexual Violence

UB is committed to providing a safe learning environment free of all forms of discrimination and sexual harassment, including sexual assault, domestic and dating violence and stalking. If you have experienced gender-based violence (intimate partner violence, attempted or completed sexual assault, harassment, coercion, stalking, etc.), UB has resources to help. This includes academic accommodations, health and counseling services, housing accommodations, helping with legal protective orders, and assistance with reporting the incident to police or other UB officials if you so choose. Please contact UB’s Title IX Coordinator at 716-645-2266 for more information. For confidential assistance, you may also contact a Crisis Services Campus Advocate at 716-796-4399

Mental Health

As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning or reduce your ability to participate in daily activities. These might include strained relationships, anxiety, high levels of stress, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, health concerns, or unwanted sexual experiences. Counseling, Health Services, and Health Promotion are here to help with these or other issues you may experience. You can learn more about these programs and services by contacting:
Counseling Services:
● 120 Richmond Quad (North Campus), 716-645-2720
● 202 Michael Hall (South Campus), 716-829-5800
Health Services:
● 4350 Maple Rd, Amherst, NY 14226, 716-829-3316
Health Promotion:
● 114 Student Union (North Campus), 716-645-2837

Diversity

The UB School of Engineering and Applied Sciences considers the diversity of its students, faculty, and staff to be a strength, critical to our success. We are committed to providing a safe space and a culture of mutual respect and inclusiveness for all. We believe a community of faculty, students, and staff who bring diverse life experiences and perspectives leads to a superior working environment, and we welcome differences in race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, language, intellectual and physical ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, and veteran status.

General Resources:

Here are some of the University's available free resources:
* If you need help with writing, check UB Center for Excellence in Writing theWriting Support Services
* If you have issues with your device, the UB University Libraries provides access to computers, as well as equipment loans, see theEquipment Loans
* Your well-being is highly important, if you have any concerns, please check theCounseling Service