Examinations and Grades

Midterm I: 10/27

Midterm II: 11/19

Finals: 12/18

Grades

Grades will be assigned on the basis of performance on three exams as described below. Each exam has a mixed format with multiple choice questions and essays.

Midterm 1: 330 points

Midterm 2 330 points

Final 340 points

Total 1000 points

I do like to challenge students on exams, so grades are ultimately assigned on the basis of a curve (meaning position within the distribution of student scores in the class). Note, however, that I will never apply a curve that would leave students with lower grades than the traditional 90-80-70-60 percent scale. If all of you achieve scores totaling 90% of the total course points and higher, then you all will get As.

Note that our final exam is scheduled for December 18th from 10:30-12:30. Given the large size of our class, I expect all students to take the final at that time.