Frequently asked questions

Is attendance mandatory in the on-campus sessions?

No. However, note that by not attending the on-campus sessions, you are missing out on the opportunity to do the in-class assignments and thus earn points towards the examination.

Do I need a lab partner? I would rather want to work on my own.

Yes, you must find a lab partner; we do not have enough teaching assistants to assess individual labs. We can only grant exceptions to this rule for the advanced labs and per our Special needs policy.

How do I use the lab environment?

The lab environment is available on computers connected to LiU’s Linux system, including those in the B-building computer labs. To activate the environment and start the Jupyter server, issue the following commands at the terminal prompt:

source /courses/TDDE09/venv/bin/activate
jupyter notebook

When do we get feedback on our lab?

If you submit your lab before the regular submission opportunity closes, you can expect feedback within 5 working days. If you submit later, you can expect to receive your assessment within 15 working days after the end of the course (2024-03-23).

When do I get my grade?

For each attempted module, the examiner will decide about your grade within 15 working days after the formal examination date (2024-03-23). Your final grade will be set as soon as you have passed all modules.

When does an examination module count as attempted?

An examination module counts as attempted when you take an examination or submit an assignment that belongs to that module, such as a quiz or the group contract for the project. Note that you cannot undo an examination or retract a submission.

What happens if I do not pass a module?

If you attempt but do not pass a module, the examiner will report the grade U (Fail). However, you can retake the examination. For each module, you have two additional attempts during the year following the course.

Can I retake an examination for a higher grade?

No. As per the rules of the Faculty of Science and Engineering, the right to retake an examination for a higher grade only applies to written exams, digital exams, and computer exams. You cannot exercise this right for other types of examination.