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Quizzes and their solutionsGrading Policy
There are three tests, several
quizzes, two required computer projects and a
comprehensive final exam. The lowest test grade will be
dropped. Each of the remaining test grades count 20%, the
two projects together count 20%, the final exam counts
30%, and the quizzes 10% of the course grade.
There will be homework, but the
homework will not be graded directly. In recitation you
will be provided with solutions to the homework problems,
and have a chance to discuss them at length. Please use
this chance. You will be quizzed on the homework material
at regular intervals during the semster. This
amounts to indirect grading of the homework. The quiz
problems will be such that if you have been keeping up
with the homework, you will find them simple enough. If
you do not, you may well find them impossible. So please
keep up with the homework -- there is an easy 10 percent
of the grade at stake here.
There will be a menu of 4 projects.
You can do two additional projects, and use the project
grade on these to replace your lowest test grade. Each of
the 4 projects has its own due date. These are absolute,
so plan ahead. If you miss one, go on to the next.
There will be make up tests only for
jury duty, institutionally approved activities and
illness. Official documentation is required as proof.