PHY252S - Homework Policy

Fairness policy:

I encourage you to discuss general course material with other students (discussion with peers is an important part of your education, and one of the reasons to go to a top university like UofT). However, all homework assignments must be done individually.
Homeworks turned in which to the TA look identical will result in a warning and will be referred to me. If the pattern continues beyond one assignment then I will ask the parties turning in identical work to see me, and/or deduct points.
The reason for this policy is fairness, pure and simple. Some students are unable to work in groups with others (e.g. they commute from far away, or have babies to look after). They should not be unfairly disadvantaged by the assessment procedure.

You are welcome to discuss this policy with me if you need further clarification.

Late homework policy:

Turning in your assignment even fifteen minutes late will classify it as late. Really!! (I mean it; taking lecture time to finish off your assignment will not win you anything.)
The penalty for a late homework is steep: 25% of its total possible grade (not 25% of your actual grade).
The only exceptions to the lateness penalty will be given to those with genuine emergencies; claims must be backed up by documentation, e.g. a written statement from a police officer or doctor with a contact phone number for verification. "Traffic was bad on the 401" won't cut it...
You are welcome to get a friend to hand in your assignment; I do not require you to turn it in yourself.
NO late homeworks will be accepted after solutions are posted. Hence, late homeworks for HW#1,3,4 must be handed in by 11:10am in-class on the Monday in question. Note that there is no breathing room for HW#2; this is because the solutions will be handed out immediately the homeworks are turned in - so you have time to study them prior to the midterm.