def connect(self): 
        try:
            self.connection = pymongo.Connection(self.host, self.port)
            self.db = self.connection[self.name]
        except AutoReconnect:
            raise DatabaseException("It's not possible connect to the database")
def deadline_for_course(cls, course_key):
        """
        Retrieve the verification deadline for a particular course.

        Arguments:
            course_key (CourseKey): The identifier for the course.

        Returns:
            datetime or None

        """
        try:
            deadline = cls.objects.get(course_key=course_key)
            return deadline.deadline
        except cls.DoesNotExist:
            return None