CHM3417 Course Operation

Homework
Working problems is the best way to test your understanding of new concepts. I will point out problems that I think are interesting in your textbook, and from other sources. This assigned work will not be handed in but is not considered optional.

Exams
Mid-Terms
There will be four in-class, long answer exams (mid-terms) given on the following dates:

These exams will be held in our lecture hall on Mondays during normal class time. No conflicts with the exam times should therefore occur. Sample exams are available from the instructor and on the web, but no assurance of the similarity of questions is implied. If any conflicts arise with these exam times, they must be reported to Brucat at least two weeks prior to the scheduled exam time. No makeup Exams will be given. If a grading discrepancy is found, exams will be regraded in their entirety.
Final
There will be No Final Exam Instead, a final project will be assigned 2 weeks before the end of classes. You will work alone on this project, i.e. consult no one living or dead except Brucat about your work. You may use any non-sentient resources available, however.

Grades
The grade for this course will be derived from the cumulative point value (score) of the three (3) midterm exams and the final. The breakdown of the point values of these items is as follows:

MidTerms...........200 x 4
Final Project ......200
Total .................1000

The following letter grades are guaranteed for the corresponding acquired cumulative score:

A ...... Score > 800
B⁺ .... Score > 750
B ...... Score > 650
C ...... Score > 500

Posting of Grades
All Grades will be posted by student Social Security number unless requested of the instructor in writing before the end of the first week of classes.