Grading

Attendance and participation in discussions 5
Homework: Usually six sets (6 x 5) 30
Mid-term Exam 25
Project 15
Final Exam 25
Total Points 100

 

 

Score Grade
Greater than  90 4.0
Between 85 and 90 3.5
Between 85 and 80 3.0
Between 80 and 75 2.5
Between 75 and 70 2.0
Between 70 and 65 1.5
Less than 65 1.0

Homework

  • Use  8.5 x 11 inch paper. Staple in the upper left corner.

  • Homework must contain the following information on the first page and preferably on every page (suggestion: use a template): Student name, ID number, Course Number and the Problem set number.

  • Submit only  high-quality illustrations. Read the article "Abominable Graphs" in the "Links" section if you want to learn more about good and bad graphs.

  • If your homework involves writing a computer program (e.g., a Matlab script), make sure that you submit the source code of the program as well. Please use the Courier New Font (or any other font in this family) for the computer program  (easier to read).

  • Remember to check units before you turn in homework!

  • The homework you turn in must be uniquely yours! It is OK to discuss approaches to solving problems but it is not OK to turn in others' work as your own! In such cases students involved will receive zero credit for the assignment. Your work must be turned in before the deadline. The due dates are not negotiable and work turned in after the due date will receive zero points.