Each homework assignment will contain a mix of up to 4 different types of problems.
Additional details are on the separate handout.
Most assignments will be given and graded on the Web so that you have nearly-instant feedback. These are very brief Web-based essays intended to help introduce a new topic. You should usually be able to give a reasonable answer after reading the appropriate sections of the chapter. Selected student answers will also be used to launch discussion in class. The Web-based exercises are simple problems intended to reinforce basic concepts and definitions.