Exams
Exams constitute 80% of the course grade. There will be a total of 5 exams. Four non-cumulative exams, called midterms, will be held during class time. An optional cumulative final exam will be held according to the final exam schedule determined by the registrar. Each counted exam (midterm or final) will carry 20% of the final grade.
All exams will be closed-book (except reference sheets – see below), paper-based, and administered in class during the usual lecture time.
There will be no conflict exams. The exam-drop policy is there to accommodate circumstances leading to extension requests. Please do not email the staff with any conflict exam requests.
Grading: Exam grades will be released on Gradescope. You may request a regrade within seven days of the date the grades were released.
| Exam | Date | Time | Content | Location | Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midterm 1 | 02/12, Thursday | 12:30 - 01:45 p.m. | Lectures 01 - 06 | Foellinger Auditorium | Coverpage |
| Midterm 2 | 03/12, Thursday | 12:30 - 01:45 p.m. | Lectures 07 - 13 | Foellinger Auditorium | Coverpage |
| Midterm 3 | 04/14, Tuesday | 12:30 - 01:45 p.m. | Lectures 14 - 19 | Foellinger Auditorium | Coverpage |
| Midterm 4 | 05/05, Tuesday | 12:30 - 01:45 p.m. | Lectures 20 - 25 | Foellinger Auditorium | Coverpage |
| Final | TBD | TBD | Cumulative (all lectures) | TBD | Coverpage |
Reference Sheets:
During the final exam, you may bring a double-sided reference sheet.
During the midterm exams, you may bring a single-sided reference sheet.
In all cases:
- The sheet must be hand-written.
- The sheet must use 8.5” × 11” (letter-sized) paper.
- Your NetID must be written legibly in the top right corner.
- You do not need to turn in the reference sheet. You may take it with you after the exam.
Midterm Procedures and Timing:
- 12:20 p.m. — Exam distribution begins. Ensure you have your exam by 12:30 p.m. Please arrive early to be seated.
- 12:30 p.m. — Exam writing starts. No questions or clarifications will be addressed unless extremely important. Refer to the exam for any questions.
- 12:45 p.m. — Proctors will verify student IDs. Ensure you bring your ID. If you don’t have your ID, the proctor will mark “No ID” and their initials on your exam.
- 1:30 p.m. — No turning in exams or leaving the auditorium within 15 minutes of the end time.
- 1:45 p.m. — Stop writing and remain seated while proctors collect the exams. If you don’t have your ID, stay seated, and we will collect your exam at the end.
Seating Arrangement: Please sit, leaving one seat between you and the next student to ensure proper spacing.