Grading Policy: The course grade will be determined as follows:
Homework - 30%
Midterm - 30%
Final - 40%
Grades will be calculated on a curve based on class performance.
There will be 5 homework assignments during the semester. They will be due one week after they are assigned.
All students are expected to take the exams at the announced time. If there is a conflict and you cannot make an exam, let me know beforehand so we can agree upon a procedure to make up the exam. In order for you not to get a zero on the exam we must have agreed upon a make up procedure.
Academic Honesty Policy: Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. This includes cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of academic records. That being said, you can help each other out on the homework (this does not mean that you can copy each other's homework).
Important Dates:
Tuesday, October 30, 2001, 5:30-6:45 PM - Midterm Exam
Thursday, December 13, 2001, 5:00-7:00 PM - Final Exam
Sage advice:
If you want to do well in the course: 1) Do all the homework and turn it in on time. 2) Do additional problems and examples from the book since this will prepare you better for the exams. 2) Ask questions and parcipate in class. 3) If you are having difficulty doing the homework, see the instructor for additional help.