HCI 440
Fall 2022
Craig Miller
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Grade Determination
| 10% | 1 Individual Project |
| 40% | 4 Team Projects (10% each) |
| 10% | Quizzes (5% each) |
| 25% | Summary Report (Individual submission) |
| 15% | Individual Contribution |
Assignments and projects will be generally graded with a letter grade and converted to a 10-point scale (10 for an A, 9.5 for A/A-, 9 for an A-, 8.5 for a B, 8 for a B-, etc). Students receiving more than 95% of possible points are guaranteed at least an A, more than 90% at least an A-, more than 80% at least a B-, more than 70% at least a C-, and more than 60% at least a D.
The summary report is an individual submission due during finals week. It includes original insights, reflections or experiences for each of the phases in the user-centered design process. It takes the place of a final exam.
The score for individual contribution to class and team projects is based on contributions to class activities, documented contributions in team reports, observed team activities (in class, email or group message boards) and team member reports at the end of the quarter. Students who make solid contributions to their team projects and regularly participate in class (i.e. weekly contribution) receive at least an A- (9 points) of the contribution points. Weekly contribution includes in-person attendance, zoom attendance or online posts. Exceptional contributions may receive an A or an A+ (11 points). Supplemental contribution points can be earned by participating in the CDM subject pool (5 additional point for each whole credit of participation, up to 10 additional points).
Team presentations occur in the last week of class. All students should contribute to the presentation, although all members do not need to be physically present for the presentation. At the end of the quarter every student is expected to submit a completed evaluation form for each group member.
Team projects will generally be completed in groups of three, four or five. To form groups, students review student-submitted proposals and submit preferences to work on them. Groups will then be formed based on the preferences.
For team projects, all team members are expected to contribute to the project's activities and final report. Project grading will comprise of two equally weighted scores: a joint overall score (out of 10) and an individual contribution score (out of 10), based on the documentation in the team report (typically in the appendix).
Policies
Students are expected to attend every class or watch the aynchronous recording.
Late assignments will be accepted up to 3 days late, with a 1 point penalty. Assignments submitted more than 3 days after the due date will not be accepted without an excused absence cleared by the dean of students office.
Additional assignments for extra credit will not be offered.
All grade challenges must be submitted in writing and include an explanation why the given score or grade should be reconsidered.