Exams and Quizzes

There will be three midterm exams. Each exam will be given at the beginning of class and may include: lecture material (as specified), any assignments completed since the last exam, assigned material in the text since the last exam, and any video segments shown in the lecture or laboratory since the last exam. You are responsible for assigned reading in the text regardless of whether that material has been discussed in lecture. I will never give ``pop'' quizzes in lecture, however it is your responsibility to be aware of rescheduled exams. Rescheduled exams will be announced in lecture or laboratory. If you miss class, you should check the course website for announcements. No exams will be dropped. Every student will be given the opportunity to make-up or re-take 1 exam at the end of the semester. Exam guidelines are as follows: closed book, no talking, no sharing calculators, no brimmed hats. Bring pens/pencils, scientific calculator. Scratch paper will be provided. Only simple function, non-programmable calculators with small rectangular windows are allowed on exams. When you enter the room on exam days, please spread out, allowing plenty of room for each person to work. A total of six quizzes will be given. These will be in the lab sections and will be completed prior to leaving the laboratory. Two quizzes will be given before each exam to let you know how you are doing with the material that will be covered on the exam. Only your five highest quiz scores will be counted toward your grade. This means you may miss one quiz without penalty, however, it is to your advantage to take all the quizzes.