§1 Winter 2009
Homework assignments will usually be Friday to Friday but in any case are due at the beginning of class. Assignments are accessed through the homework page.
Homework does not count too much per se but problems (directly) from the hw will appear on the exams. Note: Due to scheduling and various other difficulties, there may be instances where hw problems which have not yet been graded will appear on exams. And furthermore (again due to constraints) problems will in general only be graded lightly; full credit on a hw problem -- which is often enough just the acknowledgement that the problem has been attempted -- does not always imply that the same answer is full credit in the context of an exam.
The first midterm will take place Friday January 30th; location TBA
The exam will not be too difficult, many grades in the high 90's+ are anticipated. It also does not count that much. This means that a great job on the first midterm by no means ensures a good grade in the course. Conversely a poor showing can be compensated by redoubling your efforts for the remainder of the course. In short, the First Midterm is the 132–§2 early warning system.
The second midterm will take place Friday February 27th; location TBA.
The exam will be somewhat more challenging than the first. Great opportunity for those who have fallen behind the pack to catch up since the exam counts for more than The First Midterm and fewer high scores are anticipated.
The Final will occur in a place TBA on Tuesday March 17th 3:00 – 6:00PM.
Although the final will indeed be comprehensive, there will be heavier emphasis on the material presented after the Second Midterm.
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