During the semester you will be asked to write approximately eight 1-2 page papers addressing important concepts covered in class. Students will generally have one week to complete each paper from the time topics are handed out. The papers can be rewritten to correct errors and resubmitted at the time of each major test to receive some additional credit for missed points. Throughout the semester the student can expect several homework assignments and short, in-class quizzes. These are meant to reinforce the students understanding of the lecture and reading material and prepare the student for the major exams.
All homework assignments are due at the beginning of class.
Late assignments are not accepted. I expect you to be prepared for class by reading the chapters and class readings before the class in which the material is covered. On average you should expect to spend two hours on preparation for every hour in class. If you miss a class it is still your responsibility to learn the material presented in that class and to do the assignments made in that class. If you miss a class, you can get the class assignments from another student and borrow their notes.