On this page you will find the syllabus and policy statement for SM261.

Policy Stament

Assigned homework will be due weekly as indicated in class (usually on a Wednesday). No late homework will be accepted without an excuse such as MO or sickness. The last homework set is due the last day of class and no class work can be turned in after that.

Unless stated otherwise, the use of the TI92/Voyage on the individual exams will not be allowed.

Quizzes, if we have time for any, will be open notes. The tests will be as in the syllabus, or as close as possible.

Grading formulas:

Course grade: final grade=(.30)F+(.25)T+(.20)Q+(.25)H,

where T=test average, Q=quiz average, H=hmwk ave, F=final exam.

6 week and 12 week grade will be prorated.

Syllabus

The syllabus is here and here.

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