Topic outlines of upcoming lectures will be posted approximately weekly on the Web page for this course. In addition, study problems will posted at this site. There will be three tests covering material from both lecture and the textbook. The first two exams will be worth 50 points each. The final is worth 100 points.
All tests are cumulative.
That is, questions on the second exam and final may cover all the course work covered to date. By reading a scientific paper cited in your text and writing a brief 2-page report on the paper. Each report is worth a maximum of 5 points. Extra credit will be added to your total points earned, and a total of three reports can be submitted. Guide to extra credit paper selection.