Grades will be based on only the tests. 

There will be four tests and a comprehensive final exam.  The tests are worth 100 points each and the final exam will be scaled to be worth 200 points.   

Notice that for summer students, the pace is very fast.  You have some leeway, but I will not allow you to take more than one test in any given week.  This means that you will need to take the first test by Friday of  the second week, the second test by Friday of the third week, etc.  I will allow you a little leeway, but I will not grade more than one test in a week, so keep that in mind and set yourself a schedule that will allow you to progress at a good pace. 

For Fall and Spring students, the exams should be taken at least one every three or four weeks in order to keep on schedule. I will allow you a little leeway, but I will not grade more than one test in a week, so keep that in mind and set yourself a schedule that will allow you to progress at a good pace. 

Please note that I will grade only the original exam not a faxed copy!

Make certain that your proctor knows he/she must mail your completed exam to the office.

        There will be  a total of 600 points.  Grades will be assigned according to the typical 90-80-70-60% scale.

I strongly believe that the best way to learn math is to do math.  This is why there is so much suggested homework. 

It is actually easier to answer math questions via email than one might think.  I have had a lot of practice with my own students and also with correspondence study students.  Just use a symbol that seems appropriate, like D(x^2) = 2x or I(2x) = x^2+C.  I want to help make this experience a successful one for you.