Make-ups will be given only for very extenuating circumstances, as judged valid by the instructor. Projects will be conducted in teams and will include both a written report and an oral presentation. Further information regarding project topics will be given after the second week of class. Homework is due at the beginning of class on the day listed in the schedule. Collaboration is encouraged, but no direct copying.
Homework is intended to be a learning tool.
I strongly encourage you to see me as soon as possible when you find yourself struggling to get the homework done, so that together we can resolve the difficulties in a timely way. This component of the grade is intended to encourage participation. Poor attendance will have a negative influence on this component of your grade, but the real emphasis here is on asking questions and contributing to the class discussions. Any absence should be discussed with the instructor, preferably before it will occur. Being a good engineer requires more than just being able to solve problems put forward in a classroom setting.