We will be doing homeworks in groups of two. You have to inform us who your partner is with the solution of your first homework. The partners has to last the whole semester. In case of a dropout or Choose your partners carefully. Both partners will write their effort level on each solution.
Your grade will be
grade = 50 + min (50, grade_obtained *
percent_effort/100).
A grade of 50 is a failing grade in assignments.
You are free to work with others in interpreting assignments. However, the solutions to the assignments have to be solely done by the group. No exceptions.
Cheating is a very serious offense. It will be dealt with in the most severe manner allowable under ISU regulations. If caught cheating, you can expect a failing grade and initiation of a cheating case in the University system.
Basically, it is an insult to the instructor, the department and major program, and most importantly, to the person doing the cheating. Just don't.
To avoid creating situations where copying is possible, you should not ever e-mail or post your solution files. You can post general questions about interpretation and tool use but limit your comments to these categories.
If in doubt about what might constitute cheating, send the instructor an e-mail describing the situation.
If you notice any cheating, please report it to the instructor or TA and do not deal with it yourself.