Any changes made to reading assignments, exam dates, or any other component of the syllabus will be announced during class lectures and will be posted to the class web site. Four exams including the final exam are used to evaluate progress.
Exams are comprehensive, emphasizing concepts and terminology.
Exams will have a consistent structure and include three sections. Essay grading emphasizes content but also considers clarity of writing. High scoring essay answers will include significant details related to the question. Make-up examinations shall not be given. A total of 400 points is possible.