Grade Distribution
In the Capstone series, your project partner will evaluate your team on different facets, as listed below.
Each course will have a different grade distribution based on the project progress.
For example, CS461 puts more emphasis on Requirements & Specifications, while CS463 focuses more on Verification & Validation.
| Facet | CS461 | CS462 | CS463 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reflection (learning outcomes, feedback, impact, IP, etc.) | 15% | 15% | 15% |
| Requirements and Specifications | 40% | 15% | 5% |
| Design, Implementation, and Deployment | 15% | 40% | 20% |
| Verification and Validation (outcome) | 5% | 10% | 40% |
| Teamwork | 15% | 10% | 10% |
| Communication (abstract, demo, presentation) | 10% | 10% | 10% |
If you change project during the series, we won’t adjust the distribution accordingly, and you’ll probably have to put extra effort in to meet the expectations and get a good final grade.