Description
Numerical Methods Design, Analysis, and Computer Implementation of Algorithms by Anne GreenBaum & Timothy P Chartier, ISBN: 978-0-691-15122-9, Princeton.
1. Grade breakdown
|
Compass
Quizes |
150
points maximum |
|
MPs |
150
points |
|
Midterm
Exam |
150
points |
|
Final
Exam |
250
points |
2. Grade scale
Letter grades will be assigned based on the following
(standard) grade scale:
|
Grade |
Score |
|
A+,A,A-
|
90% or
more of the possible points |
|
B+,B,B-
|
80% or
more of the possible points |
|
C+,C,C-
|
70% or
more of the possible points |
|
D+,D,D- |
60% or
more of the possible points |
|
E,Ab |
We may decide to set more lenient cutoffs, but we will
not set harder ones.
3. Exams
There is one
midterm and a final exam. The final exam will be
comprehensive and will include material from the full
semester.
•For the
midterm exam, you may take with you a "cheat sheet" - a single
sheet of size 8.5" x 11" or smaller.
You can write any notes you think you need
on the front and back side of this "cheat sheet".
•For the final exam you may take one or two "cheat sheets" (as
described above).
•No books, electronic devices or other notes besides the
"cheat sheet" are allowed on any of the exams.
Midterm
Wednesday
July 10th, 3:00pm-4:15pm, location 1109 Siebel
Center <=====
note the change in date!!!
Final
Friday, August 8th , time and location to be announced
No makeup exams; no exceptions (unless for official University related leave and this must be approved before the exam is given).
The
final exam must be taken at this time. No exceptions (i.e.
travel plans will not necessitate moving your final
examination; conflict exams must be arranged at least 3 days
in advance of the final exam date).
All absences that involve students missing an exam should be
reported to Dr. Gambill immediately. Should you miss an exam
for a legitimate reason such as severe illness you will need
to provide a verification letter from the Emergency Dean(
located in the Turner Students Building on John Street).
300 Turner Student Services Building
610 East John Street
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 333-0050
http://www.odos.uiuc.edu/emergency/
The
letter must state that you have shown proof of your
absence--do not go to the Emergency Dean without valid
documentation of your absence. For example, an appointment
slip from McKinley is not proper documentation because it
shows only that you made an appointment.
Note: Bring university ID
to every exam. Exams will not be accepted without the ID.
4. Machine Problems(MPs)
•Assignments are due
by 9 pm on the day that they are due.
•Students must submit
assignments through svn.
•Do not email your
assignments.
•In order to submit all
machine problems, students must connect to the EWS linux
machines. The following page describes the procedure and
provides links to software:[remote
login]
If you can connect, but
find that you do not have an account, please contact
xxx@cs.illinois.edu.
5. Compass Quiz
•Quiz will be assigned on a
weekly basis through Compass.
•The Compass Quiz will
be graded electronically and the score is automatically
added to the course gradebook on Compass.
•All quizzes are to be
found at this link.
6. Collaboration vs. Cheating
We follow the
departmental guidelines for cheating: Policy on Cheating.
Collaboration is permitted and encouraged on MPs. Copying
is not. Each student is responsible for their own MPs,
ensuring it is not copied from or copied to. Feel free to
discuss MPs with other students in the class, but write up
your own code and own solutions.
Of course everyone
should use the resources available on the web for
assistance. When permitted, direct use of programming
libraries will be indicated. Otherwise, assume it should
be of your own creation (including documentation).
No collaboration, no
books, and no electronic devices may used on exams.
7. Regrades
Students have one week
(from the date scores are recorded in Compass
GradeBook) to appeal any grade recorded in the Compass
GradeBook, for an exam/mp/quiz/extra credit activity. A
student will NOT be able to retake the assignment. However
a re-grade will be performed on the entire assignment in
question and can lower the score!
8. Resources
EWS software
NX Client for remote
login
Python (available on
the EWS Linux computers).
9. Programming
Familiarity with
programming is a prerequisite. We will focus on the Python
programming environment. Prior knowledge of Python is not
necessary.
9. Honors
The honors credit
involves one extra MP. The score on the Honors
project does not in any way affect the course grade.
Students who want to work the Honors project must first
fill out a form with their college (ask your department
secretary for a form). Dr. Gambill will need to sign this
form before you submit it to Engineering Hall.