No make-up quizzes will be given, which means you may miss one quiz without affecting your quiz grade appreciably. Programmable calculators will not be allowed for use during exams . The laboratory provides an opportunity to observe firsthand how the theories and concepts studied in class can be applied to mechanical objects and systems. You are expected to have read through each lab in advance. On setup will be put on a side table from the previous week's lab for this purpose.
Lab reports are due one week after the experiment is performed.
Late labs will be penalized. Lab scores are typically much higher than homework, quizzes and labs, and you are expected to get A's on the labs. Lab scores for sections with different instructors may be adjusted if necessary. In order to assess how well you are meeting the objectives of this course, you will be quizzed and tested on the material. The exam dates are fixed and can be found on the tentative schedule.