Policies

The course policies state what we expect from you and what you can expect from us.

Communication policy

What we expect from you. This website is the primary source of information about the course, and we expect you to keep yourself up-to-date with what we publish here. We also send out information via the University’s email list for the course. Please read your email regularly while the course is ongoing.

What you can expect from us. You can approach us before or after class, or during office hours. If you contact us via email, you can expect an answer within one working day. We do not respond outside of standard working hours (8–17) or on the weekend. If you want to talk to the examiner, you can also book an appointment.

Feedback policy

What you can expect from us. We try our best to give you prompt, constructive, and meaningful feedback on your work in the course. We focus on formative feedback, which you can use to improve your learning (and we can use to improve our teaching!) while the course is ongoing.

What we expect from you. We expect you to take responsibility for your learning by actively seeking feedback and reflecting on how to use it.

Academic integrity policy

What counts as cheating. Cheating means breaking the rules under which an examination or assessment is conducted. Examples include the use of unauthorised aids such as notes or hidden devices.

What you should know about using AI. You may use AI tools or other resources while preparing for exams. However, you must still be able to explain, defend, and reproduce the work you submit when asked. If you cannot demonstrate understanding of “your” solutions (e.g., you relied on AI output without grasping the reasoning), this will result in a Fail. Remember that using AI tools can easily give you the impression that you understand more than you actually do. Use AI carefully to support, not substitute, your learning.

What happens when you are suspected of cheating. The examiner is duty-bound to report suspected cases of cheating to the University Disciplinary Board. No exceptions exist to this rule, no matter how slight the potential offence. More information on Cheating, Deception and Plagiarism

Special needs policy

We are committed to ensuring that all students can fully participate in the course. If any part of the course is not accessible to you due to challenges with technology or format, please let us know so we can make appropriate accommodations. If you have documented special needs, contact the examiner as soon as possible – do not wait until you require the accommodation. Book an appointment with the examiner