This can only be achieved by submitting neat, well-organized, and tidy work. I feel strongly about good writing habits. Notice that the spell-checker would also have missed those. There will be TWO exams during the semester. Exams will be based on material covered in class and assigned reading material.
Exams are a combination of multiple choice, short answer and design exercises.
Exams are graded on content, neatness, grammar and spelling - not necessarily in that order. You get to drop one exam score. They increase steadily in complexity. Failure to complete these will cause great frustration towards the end of the semester when you are working on the class project. I will also administer several unannounced quizzes.