CS486/686 - Tests

There will be one midterm test of 75 minutes duration worth 20% of the final mark (15% for CS686).  The midterm is scheduled on June 27th.

There will also be a final examination of 2.5 hours worth 40% of the final mark (35% for CS686) to be scheduled by the registrar.

Final

• Date:  Friday Aug 11th (9 am - 11:30 am)
• Duration:  2.5 hrs
  
• Material subject to examination:
• Slides for lectures 7-25
• Textbook readings for lectures 7-25
  
• Assignments 2, 3 and 4
  
• No aids allowed (i.e., no notes, no lecture slides, no textbook, no computer, etc.)
  
• Bring a non-programmable calculator
  
• No programming questions
  
• Questions will focus on concepts
• Exam style similar to the midterm
  
• To practice:
  
• try the exercises at the end of each chapter in the text book
• try exams posted on the textbook website
• I won't be on campus July 26th - Aug 1st.  If you have any questions send me an email.
• Assignment 4 is marked.  You can pick up your assignment in the box outside of my office (DC2514). Jie Zhang wil hold office hours on Aug 1st, 1-3pm in the AI lab (DC2306C) to answer questions regarding the marking scheme.
  
• With the TAs, I will hold two special group sessions to answer your questions:
• Monday Aug 7th, 1 pm - 3 pm in the AI lab (DC2306C)
• Wednesday Aug 9th, 1 pm - 3 pm in the AI lab (DC2306C)
  

Midterm

• Date:  Tuesday June 27th (in class). You must write the midterm in the section that you are registered (i.e. 8:30-10am section or 11:30-1pm section)
• Duration:  75 min
• Material subject to examination:
• Slides for lectures 1-12
• Textbook readings for lectures 1-12
  
• Assignments 1 and 2
• No aids allowed (i.e., no notes, no lecture slides, no textbook, no computer, etc.)
  
• Bring a non-programmable calculator
  
• No programming questions
  
• Questions will focus on the concepts
• To practice:
  
• try the exercises at the end of each chapter in the text book
• try exams posted on the textbook website
• I will be out of town (ICML conference) June 24th - July 2nd.  If you have any questions, please email the TAs first.  If you send me email, I will do my best to answer as quickly as possible, but I can't guarantee a prompt response.
  
• The TAs will hold a special group session to answer your questions:
• Friday June 23rd, 1 pm - 3:00 pm in the AI lab (DC2306C)