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of some aspect of the course by developing material that goes beyond what is
covered in class.

Grading:

Final grades for the course are determined primarily on the basis of performance on
the two examinations. However, a student's contribution to class discussions,
including, if applicable, his or her performance in leading a class discussion, will
also be taken into account in the determination of the final grade. Moreover, the
homework record will affect the grade in borderline cases. In the calculation of
grades on the examinations, the problem-solving and research-paper parts are
weighted equally, and the final examination counts 50% more than the mid-term.
These formal weightings are reflected in the following point-scheme:

Mid-term (due in the week of February 1):

Problem-solving
Paper

50 points
50 points

Final (due on the first day of finals, Friday, March 10):

Problem-solving
Paper

75 points
75 points

Total Points:

250

Precise letter grades that take into account total performance will not be assigned
until the end of the course. However, after the mid-term, you will be given enough
guidance to determine the approximate level of your overall performance relative to a
three-point scale such as "excellent, satisfactory, unsatisfactory." Feedback will also
be provided on your contribution to class discussions.

Honor Principle:

Students are expected to be familiar with the Dartmouth Academic Honor Principle.
In the case of this specific course, the principle of Academic Honor takes the form:

No copying. You may seek help as much as you need. You may work with
other students except on exams, but must always write up whatever you are
working on on your own. Copying from someone else's work, including the
sharing of electronic or other files, is not permitted and is a violation of the
honor principle.

Disabilities:

We encourage students with disabilities, including "invisible" disabilities such as
chronic diseases, learning disabilities, and psychiatric disabilities, to discuss possible
accommodations with one of your instructors. To receive special accommodations,
students must be registered with the Academic Skills Center; contact the Student
Disabilities Coordinator, Nancy Pompian, at extension 6-2014, for more
information.

If you have a question about anything on this sheet, please ask one of your instructors.