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Petition Type: New
ID: 2710
Submitted: September 28, 2016 at 1:42:37 PM
First Name: John
Last Name: Schleihauf
Student Number: 5893875
Email: schleihauf.j@queensu.ca
Degree Program: BCMPH
Plan: SODE
Level of Study: 2
Petition Categories
Petition Categories: Add a course after the academic deadline
Code: CISC 220
Term: Fall
Year: 2016
Petition Category: Add a course after the academic deadline
Instructor's Name: Shadi S. Khalifa
Petition Letter
Petition Letter: September 28, 2016
Associate Dean (Studies)
94 University Avenue
Queen's University
Dear Ms. Sue Blake,
I am appealing for a late course add of CISC 220 (section 2). I have obtained consent from the CS department to waive the CISC 124 prerequisite, and support from the instructor for this appeal.
Despite making reasonable efforts to enroll during add/drop, I was not able to do so before the period ended. As a new upper-year transfer student, I have an odd combination of transferred credits, notably missing the core first-year course CISC 124, Introduction to Computing Science II. From Sept 15 through 23, I made attempts via email, telephone, and in-person visits to meet with the CS department for permission to enroll in CISC 220 without CISC 124, none of which were answered. Details of each attempt is included in the supporting documents of this appeal.
I have met with the instructor to discuss the material covered so far, much of which has been introductory and related to software setup. Should my appeal be granted, I will catch up on missed lecture slides through the course website. Coincidentally, I already have the required software installed.
This fall, I will consult further with academic advisors and the CS department to 1) resolve my missing CISC 124 credit, 2) plan my academic career, and 3) enroll in winter courses before this term ends. These steps should avoid a similar situation during winter enrollment.
Thank you for your consideration,
Phil Schleihauf
SN 05893875
(613) 449-8713
schleihauf.j@queensu.ca
Associate Dean (Studies)
94 University Avenue
Queen's University
Dear Ms. Sue Blake,
I am appealing for a late course add of CISC 220 (section 2). I have obtained consent from the CS department to waive the CISC 124 prerequisite, and support from the instructor for this appeal.
Despite making reasonable efforts to enroll during add/drop, I was not able to do so before the period ended. As a new upper-year transfer student, I have an odd combination of transferred credits, notably missing the core first-year course CISC 124, Introduction to Computing Science II. From Sept 15 through 23, I made attempts via email, telephone, and in-person visits to meet with the CS department for permission to enroll in CISC 220 without CISC 124, none of which were answered. Details of each attempt is included in the supporting documents of this appeal.
I have met with the instructor to discuss the material covered so far, much of which has been introductory and related to software setup. Should my appeal be granted, I will catch up on missed lecture slides through the course website. Coincidentally, I already have the required software installed.
This fall, I will consult further with academic advisors and the CS department to 1) resolve my missing CISC 124 credit, 2) plan my academic career, and 3) enroll in winter courses before this term ends. These steps should avoid a similar situation during winter enrollment.
Thank you for your consideration,
Phil Schleihauf
SN 05893875
(613) 449-8713
schleihauf.j@queensu.ca
Academic Plan
Academic Plan: Should this appeal be granted, I will achieve academic success in CISC 220 in the normal way -- completing all assignments, studying for quizzes, and attending and participating in lectures.
I have met with Mr. Khalifa to discuss what I will have missed and need to catch up on.
Assignments: no assignments have been given yet.
Online quizzes: I have missed one online quiz out of five total, but only the top four marks will be used when computing grades. So, I will complete all future quizzes, with no penalty or make-up quiz required. I will review the first quiz to ensure I understand the material being tested.
In-class quizzes: none given yet.
The first half of the course material focuses on the linux/unix application bash in general use and as a scripting tool. Having worked professionally as a programmer under linux for eight years, I will be entering this course with extensive existing experience and knowledge of bash. I do not expect an insurmountable challenge due to missing the first weeks of class.
However, if the material proves unexpectedly challenging, I will seek support and utilize office hours to have the best chance of success.
I have met with Mr. Khalifa to discuss what I will have missed and need to catch up on.
Assignments: no assignments have been given yet.
Online quizzes: I have missed one online quiz out of five total, but only the top four marks will be used when computing grades. So, I will complete all future quizzes, with no penalty or make-up quiz required. I will review the first quiz to ensure I understand the material being tested.
In-class quizzes: none given yet.
The first half of the course material focuses on the linux/unix application bash in general use and as a scripting tool. Having worked professionally as a programmer under linux for eight years, I will be entering this course with extensive existing experience and knowledge of bash. I do not expect an insurmountable challenge due to missing the first weeks of class.
However, if the material proves unexpectedly challenging, I will seek support and utilize office hours to have the best chance of success.
Documentation
Professional Letter Detail: NO DOC
Document: Timelineofcourseaddefforts.pdf
Documentation Detail: A timeline of efforts I made to secure departmental approval to enroll in CISC 220
Document: emails-to-irene.pdf
Documentation Detail: Emails sent to Irene LaFleche to meet and ask for approval to take CISC 220
Document: department-permission.pdf
Documentation Detail: Email thread including Prof. Dingel consenting to me enrolling in CISC 220
Document: instructor-approval.pdf
Documentation Detail: Email thread with Shadi Khalifa (instructor) approving this appeal. Note that he confirmed verbally to support this appeal without the CISC 124 pre/coreq, provided the CS department supports it.
Decision Letters
History
Originally submitted September 28, 2016 at 1:42:37 PM.
| Field | Reference | Old Value | New Value | Note | User | Date/Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| status | N/A | Received | Prepared for Review | Carrie Roosenmaalen | 2016-09-29 9:14:35 AM | |
| status | N/A | Prepared for Review | In Review | Spring Forsberg | 2016-09-29 2:10:15 PM | |
| status | N/A | In Review | Incomplete | Spring Forsberg | 2016-09-30 4:06:08 PM | |
| status | N/A | Incomplete | Granted | Haley Everson | 2016-10-04 1:51:34 PM | |
| associate_dean | N/A | Johanne Benard, Ph.D. | Haley Everson | 2016-10-04 1:51:34 PM | ||
| decision_letter | N/A | N/A | Decision letter sent | Haley Everson | 2016-10-04 1:51:57 PM |