Homework is assigned on a weekly basis. The written assignments are due in class,
on Mondays. No late homework will be accepted without a
valid excuse.
Not only are the homework results counted towards the final grade, but doing
the homework represents the best preparation for the exams and for the
class as a whole.
Quizzes:
About once every other week, announced at least two classes in advance.
Are not counted towards the final grade. Regard them as a way of monitoring
your progress.
Tutorial assistance:
Help with your homework will be available in 104 Bradley,
Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday evening 7:30 - 9:30.
Tutorials will begin on Sunday, September 29.
Norman Bradley will be the tutor.
Pieces of advice:
(1) Work hard from the very beginning. Do
not let the material accumulate without working through it. As
we go along, it is your obligation to read the whole material
of the assigned sections. Do not expect all the details to be covered in class.
(2) Do not hesitate to ask me questions (during the class,
after class, during review sessions). Come to the office hours. If you
have a schedule conflict, set up an appointment with me. (I am a very
flexible guy in this respect!)
(3) Read the university's honor principle. You
are allowed and I encourage you to discuss among yourselves the ideas
of the course, but the homework and the quizzes and the exams
should reflect your own understanding of the subject.