Introduction to Computer Science I by James Tam

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CPSC 231: Assignment 4 (Marking Key)

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Coding style (marks independent of program functionality)

    
 
  • Appropriate use of white space (source code)
  2
 
  • Self-documenting variable and constant names.
  3
 
  • Use of named constants as appropriate
   1
 
  • Boolean and mathematical expressions are simple and easy to read
  3
 
  • Minimum of 3 functions employed
  3
 
  • Each function implements one well defined task
  4
 
  • Functions don't exceed one screen size in length ~20 - 30 lines
  2
 
  • Global variables employed (unless otherwise allowed in the specifications)
   -4
 

Sub total

  

18

Documentation (marks independent of program functionality)

    
 
  • Header documentation includes name and tutorial section
  1
 
  • Header documentation contains description of program.
  1
 
  • Some form of versioning system is demonstrated in the header documentation
   1
 
  • Each function is documented (similar to documentation for the entire program but applies only to that function)
   3
 

Sub total

  

6

Functionality (only qualify for these marks if the program runs)

    
 
  • List (simulation world) is properly initialized
   2
 
  • World is displayed (1 mark if displayed without bounding lines or column labels)
   5
 
  • Simulation runs until user quits
   2
 
  • Time is properly tracked
   1
 
  • Main menu displayed (options can be non-functional to get credit for this item)
   1
 
  • Program can detect erroneous input and react appropriately
   2
 
  • Program can determine that the race has ended and react appropriately.
   2
 
  • Debug mode implemented
   4
 
  • Walking speed implemented
   2
 
  • Jogging speed implemented
   2
 
  • Running speed implemented
   4
 
  • Sprint speed implemented
   4
 
  • Can load the simulation
   2
 
  • Can save simulation  (must save in a format that the program can 'load' again - this feature requires that the load feature be implemented first)
   4
 
  • Properly tracks energy levels and the effects on allowable running speeds (all running speeds must be working first to get full credit)
   4
 
  • Exceptions are used to deal with IOErrors
   2
 
  • Deterministic mode implemented
   3
  Sub total   46
       

OVERALL ASSIGNMENT TOTAL (Letter grade)

  

70

 

Raw score Letter
68 - 70 A+ (GPA = 4.3)
65 - 67 A
61 - 64 A-
56 - 60 B+
51 - 55 B
46 - 50 B-
41 - 45 C+
36 - 40 C
31 - 35 C-
25 - 30 D+
15 - 24 D
0 - 14 F