A more detailed and updated version of the above list is posted on the class website.

COURSEWORK AND GRADING BASIS: Course grades will be based on individual performance, rather than graded on a curve (no "grade quotas"). You will be able to access your grades via eGradebook. Semester grades will be computed as follows:

Hour Exams: 75%. There will be 3 in-class hour exams spread out over the semester. They may be given in a different location than our usual classroom. The format will be announced later, but will include at least some multiple-choice questions, and possibly a few problems. Calculators may be brought to exams; we will provide paper.

*** Important: I do not give make-ups for missed hour exams. If you must miss an exam for any reason, even a justified one, or are not satisfied with your grade on an exam, you must take the comprehensive final exam at the official exam time. In this case, your grade on the final exam will replace the missed exam, or can replace a lower score on any earlier exam. You do not need to provide a documented excuse in order to take advantage of this option. (However, missing two hour exams is another matter entirely; such cases will be considered on an individual basis, and will require very complete documentation in order to receive any further adjustments.)