Quizzes and Tests: There will be Four (20 min)
quizzes on Sept 10, Sept 24, Oct 29, Dec 1. There
will be Two mid-term exams (80 min) on Oct 8 (Thursday)
and November 12 (Thursday). Make-up quizzes and tests
are only given in extreme circumstances such as documented
serious illness or personal circumstance. I must review such
cases prior to the start of the test.
Final Exam: December 14, 9am-12noon
Add/drop deadline: Sept 4, Withdraw
deadline: October 23
Homework: It is essential to do mathematics
in order to learn it. Your homework is your responsibility.
A complete list of homework assignments is given below. I am
ready
to answer questions on your homework - mostly during my
office hours (or meetings by appointment). You are strongly
recommended not to miss these opportunities. I encourage you
to form study groups to discuss homework problems. A
solution manual is available from SWEM library, which can be
used to check solutions that you have obtained without its
use. Solution for each homework will also be available from
Blackboard site one week after the assignment.
Calculators: Electrical calculators are not
forbidden but also not encouraged, and students can expect
to take most tests and quizzes without a calculator. TI-83
or TI-84 graphing calculators (or comparable models) can be
used in quizzes; and exams, and TI-85 or above or
calculators on mobile phones cannot be used in quizzes and
exams.
Computer software: Some online programs, applets
and software Matlab will be used for demonstration, and
students are also encouraged to use them for homework. The
software are not needed for quizzes and exams.
Attendance: Regular attendance is critical for your
success in this course. I expect your presence at every
lecture.
Grading: Your final grade is calculated
as follows:
Quizzes 20%
Mid-term Exam 20% each, 40% total
Final Exam: 40%
The letter grade is assigned using the scale:
A > 93 > A- > 90 > B+ > 87 >
B > 83 > B- > 80> C+ > 77 > C > 73 >
C- > 70 > D+ > 67 > D > 63 > D- > 60
> F
Honor Code: Students will uphold William and Mary's
stated honor code as it is written, any infractions will be
referred to the Honor Council.