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IITBombayX: CS213.2x Implementation of Data Structures

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

  1. How do I navigate through this platform?

  2. How do I browse this course?

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  3. What is a topic and what does it comprise of?
    This course is divided into different concepts called 'Topics'. There are 6 topics in this course. Each Topic generally consists of the following:
      1. Sessions: Consisting of lecture videos, lecture transcripts, lecture slides, and Practice Problem Set (PPS)
      2. Graded Quiz (GQ)
      3. Graded Programming Assignment (GPA)
  1. When does the course end?
    It ends on 7 May 2021.
  2. What are practice problem sets (PPS) and how will they help me? Where do I find them?
    Practice Problem Sets (PPS) are non-graded quiz questions for you to practice. They contain MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions), Numeric Questions, or Text based questions. There will not be any deadline for these, but you are expected to solve these for your own practice and understanding, so that you can attempt the graded quizzes with better preparation. They are present after all sessions in that topic
  3. How many graded quizzes (GQs) are there in this course and where do I find them?
    There will be a total of 6 graded quizzes (GQ), of 9 marks each.  2 of these quizzes are 'droppable'. It means that if you attempt all 6, only 4 in which you scored the most, will be counted towards the grade. The quizzes will thus account for 36 marks. The marks scored by you in GQs will be counted towards your final grade. They are present under all 6 topics (after all the sessions of the topic). 
  4. Codeboard
      1. What is Codeboard
        Codeboard.io is a web based IDE for compiling and executing your C++ programs. 
      2. How do I practice and execute programs?
        Codeboard is set up as a codebase titled 'Practice Programming' for you to practice your programs. You can write your programs, compile, and execute them. The output of your program will be displayed to you.
      3. What do I do after I execute code in 'Practice Programming' codebase?
        After you write, compile, and execute your programs, you can either close or save it. Please note that if you refresh your browser, the code that you have written will be lost. If you want to save your code, then you will need to register and sign in on         'https://codeboard.io/'.
      4. What are GPAs and where do I find them?
        GPAs are Graded Programming Assignments. We will provide problem definition to you. You are required to write your solution code, compile, and execute them. The instructions will be given in respective GPAs. GPAs are present under all 6 topics (just after GQs). There will be a total of 6 graded programming assignments (GPA) of 6 marks each. Here again, your best score in 4 of these assignments will be counted, (i.e. 2 are 'droppable'). The GPAs will thus account for 24 marks. The marks scored in GPAs will be counted towards your final grade.
      5. How do I submit the code for grading that I write for GPA? 
        After you compile and run your program, you are required to click the 'Submit' button, which is present next to 'Run' button. 
      6. How will I come to know that my program has been submitted for grading? How do I see my grade for that GPA?
        After you click the submit button, a statement stating 'Your solution was successfully submitted' will be displayed. Your grade will not be reflected. To reflect / view your grade, you will need to Refresh your browser. Make sure that you have saved your program either on codeboard or somewhere on your local disk. This is because, when you refresh your browser the code that you had written will be lost.
  5. Apart from Graded Quizzes (GQ) and Graded Programming Assignments (GPA), do I need to submit anything else for grading?
    Yes, apart from GQs and GPAs, you also need to answer and submit Mid Term Exam (ME) and Final Examination (FE), each of 20 marks. 
  6. What is the weight-age scheme for graded assessments?
      Graded Quizzes (GQ)                   :  36%
      Graded Programming Assignments (GPA)  :  24%
      Mid Term Examination (ME)             :  20%
      Final Examination (FE)                :  20%
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      Total                                 : 100%
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  7. How do I monitor my progress?
    You can check your progress by clicking on the 'Progress' tab in the top panel. 
  8. Certificate
    1. What is the grading scheme

      If you pass this course with a grade of C or better, you will earn your certificate. The grading pattern is as follows:

        Grade     Percentage
      A+ 90% to 100% 
      A 75% to 90%
      B 60% to 75%
      C 40% to 60%
    2. Will the grade be printed on the certificate?
      No, the grade obtained by you will not be printed on the certificate.
    3. When will I get my certificate?
      Soon after the course completes, certificates will be generated. They will be displayed on your dashboard within 1 week of course completion. You may download it as a .pdf file for your reference.