DS551/CS525 - Reinforcement Learning - Fall 2023

Version: June 24th, 2023

Grading:

Homeworks and Other Tasks

Homeworks will include doing your readings before you come to class, the writing of critiques on the assigned readings, and the preparation of presentations.

Grading Philosophy

Final grades will reflect the extent to which you have demonstrated understanding of the material, completed the assigned tasks, and participated actively in class. See the break-down of points above. The base level grade will be a "B" which indicates that the basic objectives for the course have been met. That is, if you do everything I expect of you (at a satisfactory level), you should expect to receive a "B" for the course.
For Graduate Students:
A grade of "A" will indicate significant achievement beyond the basic objectives - basically an excellent job. While a grade of "C" indicates that not all basic objectives were met, but work was satisfactory for credit. A "D" grade will be given if the student's performance in the course is unacceptable for graduate credit. A grade of "F" indicates that the student did not perform work suitable for receiving graduate credit, and this is usually associated with academic dishonesty or simply you stopping to do any work.
For Undergraduate Students:
A grade "A": significant achievement beyond the basic objectives - basically an excellent job.
A grade "B": the basic objectives for the course have been met.
A grade "C": not all basic objectives were met.
A grade "NR" (no record): the student's performance in the course is unacceptable for graduate credit.

Late Policy

Reviews, presentations, and quizzes cannot be late. Projects can be submitted late (unless otherwise specified as part of the project assignment) with the following penalties: one day late, you lose 20% of max score, two days late, you loose 50% of max score, and three days late, you loose 100% of max score. Adjustments to this policy are at discretion of the instructor.