Course Grading
There will be 11 homework assignments with the top 9 counting
equally toward 45% of the grade. A number of the homework assignments
may involve programming, written essays, or class presentations.
There will be 6 pop quizzes with the top 5 counting equally toward 5%
of the grade. There will be a take home midterm worth 25% of the
grade, and a 24-hour final worth another 25% of the grade.
Some points of clarification:
- The teaching assistant will give provisional grades on your
assignments based on sample solutions I provide. In addition, I'll
examine every problem set so that I know what topics you've
individually mastered. On occasion, I'll exclusively correct some
problems. I will also adjust the provisional grades when appropriate.
- The homework counts significantly toward your grade. I expect you
will discuss the problems with members of the class, but I expect you
will not discuss the solutions, nor will you write up solutions
together. Insightful discussion with others must be cited in your
homework solution. You will not lose points for citations, nor will
you fall from my good graces; quite the contrary, building on the work
of others and acknowledging their role in the work is important,
however failure to cite properly is considered an honor code
violation. You should be able to recount the the key arguments of the
solution by yourself.
- Late homework will not be accepted unless cleared with the instructor before the due date.
- Homework should be written clearly and concisely. Rewrite your
proofs if they do not flow well. If your handwriting is messy,
consider using LaTeX.
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