CCS: FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to pass the assignments to pass the course?

No – you will pass if (and only if) your combined mark is above 40%.

Can I get an extension for an assignment?

The Informatics Teaching Organisation (ITO) is responsible for granting extensions. They can grant extensions that are requested before the assignment deadline.

For more information, see the school’s guidance on Late coursework and extension requests.

I accidentally submitted the wrong file(s) for an assignment. Can I send you the correct file after the deadline?

If you submitted a partially complete assignment before the deadline, that is what will be marked. If you submitted an empty assignment or the wrong file before the deadline, you can submit after the deadline but it will be treated as a late submission. After you submit an assignment, download and open what you submitted to be sure you submitted the correct file.

Do we have to buy any books?

No. All of the readings will be available online.

There are lots of pages of readings. Are they all required/examinable?

The readings are intended to deepen and reinforce your understanding of what’s mentioned in lecture. If something in the reading is not mentioned at all in lecture, or we say “we won’t get into the details of”, you’ll be fine if skim or skip the corresponding parts of the readings. This will substantially reduce the number of pages you’ll have to read.

My tutorial group doesn’t show up on my timetable. Where can I find it?

See tutorial groups here.

How do I change my tutorial section?

You should be able to change your tutorial group in MyEd. If it does not work, please email Timetabling@ed.ac.uk