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Grading Policy

Your grade will be determined by the following weights:

• 20% : Homework
• 20% : Midterm 1
• 20% : Midterm 2
• 40% : Final

Each examination will be curved by adding a set amount of points, determined by the class average, to each examination. After applying the weights above, the final letter grades will be assigned as follows:

• A : 90 - 100
• B : 80 - 89.9
• C : 70 - 79.9
• D : 60 - 69.9
• E : < 60

It is important to note that +/- decorations to the letter grades above will be given. A nondecorated letter grade is roughly between *3 - *7. If a student feels that a mistake in grading has been made, they should discuss the discrepancy with the professor as soon as possible. The student should be aware that while we will look at the problem and may give back points (depending on your argument), the rest of the exam will also be perused to determine if it was graded consistently and fairly (possibly deducting points in the process). Make sure you come up with a sound argument before you approach the professor.

Policy on Make-ups. There are three ways an extension or make-up test will be allowed:

1. Sickness - student must provide a doctor's note.
2. Family emergency - contact your professor as soon as possible. If you let the college know, they will also send out emails to all your professors.
3. Late transfer into the course.

Otherwise, extensions on homework assignments will not be given since the lowest grade will be dropped. Furthermore, the final exam will be cumulative and about twice as long as a midterm examination. Make-ups on exams will also not be given, but you may use Part I of the final exam to replace your lowest midterm score if it helps you.

Exam Schedule

There will be two in-class midterm examinations. The final exam will be held during finals week, the time and location (determined by the university) will be posted as soon as it is available.

• Midterm I :
  Friday October 9, 2009
• Midterm II :
  Wednesday November 18, 2009
• Final Exam :
  Wednesday December 16, 2009
  7:15 PM -- 10:15 PM
  Location TBA

Homework Problems

Weekly homework assignments will be assigned each Wednesday and due (10 days later) on Fridays before the end of lecture. Depending on examination dates or difficulty of problem set, extensions may be granted but should by no means be expected. Answers to the problems in Schaum's Outlines can be found inside the text, so these will not be collected. However, I will take some exam problems from Schaum's Outlines so it would be beneficial to complete some of these problems. The problems from Friedberg, Insel and Spence only will be collected. These problems should be clearly presented, both in idea formulation and in handwriting. If the grader cannot easily determine what is written, he/she has justification to give NO POINTS to that problem.

Extra Help

There are a few resources outside of class to receive extra help in the course:

1. Math Study Hall. In Hylan 1103, staffed by math graduate students who will answer your questions on a walk-in basis. Open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 09:00 - 17:00. Schedule will be posted on the door. A good place to work on homework and get help.
2. SUMS Tutors. The Society for Undergraduate Math Students (SUMS) offers one-on-one private tutoring at reasonable rates. SUMS can provide tutors for just about any math class or exam you may be taking: junior high math, high school math, standardized tests (ACT, SAT, GRE, etc.), college algebra, calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, and many other college math courses. They can be contacted at tutors@math.rochester.edu, or by calling (585) 275.9422, or (585) 275.4411.

Important Statements

Calculator Policy. While a few of the more computational homework problems allow for the use of a calculator, exam problems will be constructed in such a way that calculators will not be needed. Therefore, calculators are not allowed on exams.

ADA Disability Statement. If you have a disability and need assistance, special arrangements can be made to accomodate most needs. For more information, please contact Learning Assistance Services (LAS) in the first floor of Lattimore or visit their website http://www.rochester.edu/College/las/. Any accomodations for exams must be arranged a week in advance and will require a letter or e-mail from LAS.

Academic Integrity Statement. You are responsible for knowing and abiding by the University of Rochester's academic integrity code. For a complete listing, please visit the College of Arts, Sciences and Engineering's website at http://www.rochester.edu/College/honesty/. Any violation of academic integrity will be pursued according to the specified procedures.

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