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How this Course will be Graded (Fall 1996)

The total of unpledged homeworks will count for 30% of the final grade. Homework will be given out on Tuesdays, beginning September 3, to be handed in one week later. (Homeworks handed in late will be penalized twenty per cent for each day late, unless there are very exceptional circumstances.) You are encouraged to work with a partner on these assignments, if you wish to do so. You would both get the same grade for that work. You can decide to change partners or work alone any time. It is of course important to be sure each of you fully understands the work, as the pledged homeworks, which you must do alone, will be a lot like the unpledged homeworks!

Pledged Homework:

The pledged homeworks will each count 15% of the final grade. They must be done without help from anyone, but you can use books, etc. The first pledged homework will be given out October 1, due back October 10. The second pledged homework will be handed out November 12, due back November 21.

Term Paper:

You have the option of writing a term paper to count 15% towards the final grade, with the final exam counting 25%.

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Final Exam:

The final exam counts for 40% of the final grade. It will be on December 11.