Homework: Homework problems
will be assigned regularly and due on Wednesdays. Please turn
in all assigned, not-yet-collected problems up to those assigned
on the previous Monday.
Tests: A test will
be given on just about every Friday. It may take one of three
formats: (A) a full period test, (B) a partial period test (the
rest of the period devoted to lecture), (C) a take home test due
on the following Monday. Formats A and B are closed book, but
a letter size sheet is allowed for notes and formulae. Format
C may be either open or closed book, depending on the test, but
in all cases will require individual work. There will be no make-up
tests. The two lowest test scores will be dropped.
Final:
A final exam on the latter material (bending and torsion) will
be held according to the official
final exam schedule. Use of calculator (less than 1/2 lbs,
with no commmunication ability) is allowed. You can bring in one
formula sheet (letter size) for reference.
Grading
Scheme: Your grade is determined by 30% homework, 50% tests and
20% final, based on the following table:
| raw score | >=90% | >=85% | >=80% | >=75% | >=70% | >=65% | >=60% | <60% |
| grade | 4.0 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0 |
Wild Card: Any one who scores over 95% on the final exam will be given an extra 0.5 point upgrade (sorry, no 4.5).