Assessment

The final mark for COMP1110/COMP1140/COMP1510/COMP6710 is calculated based on three components:

• a major assignment, A, worth 30%,
• two lab tests, L, worth 20%
• the final exam, E, worth 50%

The exam will be marked out of 100, the assignment will be marked out of 30, and the lab tests will each be marked out of 10. The marks for each of the two lab tests are 'redeemable' via the final exam. This means that for each lab test your final mark will be the higher of the lab test or your exam/10:

L = max(L1, E/10) + max(L2, E/10)

The final mark will be calculated using the following formula:

Final Mark = A + L + E/2

Students must get a minimum final mark of at least 50% to pass the subject. Final marks are moderated by a Research School of Computer Science examiners meeting.

Having the lab tests redeemable via the final exam means that if you perform poorly in one of the lab test you have the opportunity to make up for it in the final exam. Also if you miss a lab test for any reason then you can make up for those marks in the final exam (no special request for consideration is required). Students may also elect to not do any lab test in which case the final exam is worth 70% (I strongly advise against this because the lab tests provide important feedback on your progress).

Please check the Undergraduate Handbook for policy statements concerning special consideration and special, further and supplementary examinations.

Quality and integrity is expected from all students. Students should also expect this from the lecturing/tutorial staff. Please read over the ANU's policy on this matter.

Introduction to Software Engineering COMP1510

Introduction to Software Engineering COMP1510 is very similar to COMP1110. The differences are as follows:

• Students will, in addition to the standard lectures, be expected to attend three one hour lectures that relate to Software Engineering principles and practices. The content in these lectures is examinable (for COMP1510 students).
• Given the extra lectures, COMP1510 students will sit a slightly different exam. However, other than this the assessment scheme is identical to that of COMP1110.