Grades, Policies and Exams

Classical Mechanics (PHY 302) - Fall 2011

Homework Assignments (40%)

• 8 problems sets.
• One will be dropped, therefore 40/7 = 5.7% each.
• Policies:
  • Late homework will be penalized at 5% per day unless a prior extension is granted.
  • The homework assignments are very similar to last year. Use of solutions manuals or old solutions is prohibited. Discussion with senior students is also prohibited.
  • Collaboration or study groups within your class are OK, and probably good, but
    • you should think about each problem before you talk with other people, and try to find the main idea if you can; and
    • you must write out your own independent solution and understand it yourself.
  • You must give references if you have used some books, internet, etc., outside the course. Include the author, title, year and pages or from the URL:

    

Midterm Tests (30%) and Final Exam (30%)

• Test 1 (15%): in class. A sample exam is here.
• Test 2 (15%): in class. A sample exam is here.
• Final Exam (30%): in class, room 154. A sample exam is here.
• You can use old tests/exams for preparation.
• In the midterm tests and the final exam, you can use your notes, textbooks, mathematical handbook (Schaum's or like that), assignments & solutions, sample problems & solutions.
• Discussion and collaboration of any kind on the midterm tests and final exam is prohibited. You must do these exams completely by yourself.

Base grades:

A+	95-100
A	90-95
A-	85-90
B+	75-85
B	65-75
B-	50-65
C	25-50
F	<25