The class:

• Instructor: Dr. K. Forinash

Grading Policy:

• Three in-class tests will account for 50% of your grade. These will consist of word problems similar to homework problems and examples done in class. Constants will be provided but equations will not.
• You will also have a ten minuite quiz every week, two of which will not be counted (no make-ups) and which will account for 10% of your grade. These will consist of thought problems not requiring math and will be similar to the questions at the end of the chapter in your text. They will also cover lab material.
• An additional 15% of your grade will be from a comprehensive final. You will be allowed to bring one sheet of equations to the final.
• Another 15% of your grade will be based on your performance in laboratory exercises and two computer asignments which will be made during the semester. Attendance at laboratory meetings is required.
• The remaining 10% will be based on homework and classwork problems. Although attendence is not strictly required we will do problems and or answer questions in class to be turned in during almost every class. You are responsible for turning in these problems whether you attend class or not. Addtional problems will be assigned as homework to be done outside of class. Solutions to these homework problems will be put on the web page after you turn them in so that you can check your mistakes. I will give extra credit (one point) for the first person to point out any error in the solutions to me. You may turn in homework problems one week late and get half credit. You may work with others in the class on homework. Problems on the three tests will consist of problems similar to those assigned as homework or worked as examples in class. You will not pass this course unless you practice solving problems before the test.
• Scores on test and homework problems will be based on partial credit for correct method. Be sure to show all your work in order to get full credit.
• Lab scores are based on the criteria listed in the format section of the lab manual (first page). All applicable criteria listed in the format will be included in the evaluation of the report. In particular conclusions are judged subjectively by the instructor and contribute 10% to 15% of the total grade. Creativity in analysis of the experiment will be rewarded (it is important to do more than just follow the directions).