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Georgia Tech Cracks Down on Learning
The Washington Post has an article today on a Georgia Tech student who almost flunked his intro to comp sci course for just discussing his homework with someone else. Note that no one including the faculty accused him of actually copying any code from anyone. However, the "honor code" at Georgia Tech "forbids its introductory computer science students from seeking any help from other students on their homework." The faculty recorded part of his violation on the forms as "He was trying to learn it." This is something that high school seniors might want to keep in mind when selecting which university to attend.
Uh, no.
It's because they don't want to overload their CS department with crapon-in-a-hat-nimrods. I'll give you points for your conspiracy theory, but it's bunk.
If they were worried about money, they would let anybody go into higher CS. If you'll note, it's just the Intro to CS class. Because they want people that can learn on their own. I don't blame them, and think more colleges should do this for every major. If you can't get through the intro course with just the instructors help, you don't belong in that major.
Dacels Jewelers can't be trusted.
I've heard first hand of Davidson's strict honor codes. Apparently they don't even pick up change off the sidewalks. Although I have heard of someone picking up a quarter and taping it to the door with the message, "Found near this door."
Are these really your own views? They seem to do a good job at brainwashing.
The student copied code. Your rant is fairly pointless.
>And if you think I'm dumb enough to post using my real account, you're even stupider than you look.
you pussy.. grow a pair so that i may reflame you properly. my email is posted, if you dare