GRADING SCHEME

The Hmwks together count for 1/5th of the Final grade. The Two Midterms count for 1/5th of the grade each - that is 3/5ths of the final grade and the remaining 2/5th is the final.

HOMEWORK

Start early - homeworks are long. Every problem on the hmwk counts for 4 points irrespective of difficulty level.

The hmwks are due on the specified day in class. You get 5 No-penalty late days. For every late day over the 5 late days, you will lose 1/10th of the hmwk value - unless you have spoken to me before hand about late hmwks.

Note: We will drop one hmwk score(the least score) for final grade calculation and take into account only the remaining ones. (which means you are free to not submit a hmwk and not be penalised in any way).

Extra Credit:For every homework that is written in Latex, you will receive 4 points extra. Click here for a latex intro borrowed from Prof.Rocco's class.

EXAMS

There will be two Midterms and a Final. The midterms will each be for 100 points and the Final 200 points.

All exams are Open book, open course notes, open anything-printed-that-you-care-to-bring-along

Absolutely nothing electronic permitted. No calculators, no cell phones, nada. If in doubt, ask one of us.

Missed Exams: Unless you have talked to me beforehand about missing the exam, you will receive a zero. If you have a valid reason, the other exams will count for more. No Make-up exams will be provided.

REGRADES

All hmwk regrades to be dealt with the TAs. If you still have an issue, bring it up to me.

All exam regrades to be brought to me. Please submit a WRITTEN explanation about why you think you need more points on the exam and give it to me.