All work you submit in this course must be your own. Plagiarism, including submitting someone else’s ideas, words, or code as your own, is a form of academic dishonesty and undermines your learning. If I suspect that submitted work is not your own, I will meet with you to discuss it.
AI tools may be used to support your learning, but you are responsible for verifying their accuracy. You may not submit AI-generated work as your own.
Allowed uses of AI:
Not allowed:
The goal of this policy is to help you build real skills. Learning to write code, debug problems, and think algorithmically requires practice and active engagement. Completing your own work ensures that you develop the understanding needed for future courses and professional work.
Collaboration is encouraged in appropriate ways. You are welcome to ask questions, discuss ideas with classmates, and seek help from tutors or the instructor. However, your final submitted work must reflect your own understanding.
If you are ever unsure whether a particular use of AI is allowed, ask before using it.
If submitted work is not your own, the assignment will receive a zero. Repeated violations may result in failing the course.