Exams
One Midterm exam and one Final Exam. They will be equally weighted.
Homework
There will be a a veritable plethora of homework assignments.
They will consist mainly of problems from the textbook.
All homework must be either typeset using Word, LaTeX, or some other software,
or handwritten very neatly. I reserve the right to deduct up to
20% from your grade for work that is not clear and neat.
Please review the relevant sections of the Policies
page for more details about the expectations for homework assignments.
Miscellaneous
There are five main criteria, not necessarily equally weighted:
Preparation. I expect you to prepare for every class, usually by reading one or
more sections from the textbook. If I get the impression that you are not doing so, points will be deducted.
Classroom discussion and activities. This includes attendance, how engaged you are during class,
whether you are contributing to a positive learning environment or causing distractions, etc.
Getting help when needed (Office Hours, etc.).
Contrary to what some students may believe,
it is a good thing to ask your professors questions when you get stuck.
Thus, I want to encourage you to do so.
If you are struggling with the material, whether or not you come to get help
will be reflected in this part of your grade.
Colloquium attendance. You must attend at least 75% of the colloquiums to not get marked down.
SALT. If you do not complete the SALT by the Friday before exam week you will lose points.