The course will have a midterm(35%), an in-class final (55%), and weekly (or bi-weekly depending on the topics) HWs(10%).
Honor code: We highly encourage students to work together in study groups on homework assignments. However, each student must independently write their own solutions, without copying, referencing, or viewing the work of others. After group discussions, you should have a solid understanding of the material and be able to complete the assignment on your own. Please include the names of your study group members on the first page of your homework. Any form of copying or referencing others' solutions will be treated as a violation of the honor code.
Homework submission: Homeworks are due 6:00 (PM) of the date specified at the top of each homework. Please submit your HW through courseworks.
Take-home Midterm: We will send them out at 5:00(PM) and will expect to receive your solutions by 5:00(PM) on the next day. We design the take-home exams such that each requires 6 to 7 hours from you. However, you are allowed to spend an entire day on them. Discussions are NOT allowed on the exam days. In case there is emergency we will change the exam date for you. Please contact the instructor two weeks before the exam date. Discussion on the exam dates will be a violation of honor code.
In-class final: It will be a three-hour exam that is meant to measure your overall understanding of the course. The calculations can be done without computer/calculator. So, computer is not allowed. The time and place will be set by the university. If you cannot make it, please do not take this course.