There will be a number of assignments and they will count for 50% of your total grade for this course. Three (3) tests, each worth 10% will make up an additional 30%. The final exam on Thursday Dec 10th from 9:45 to 11:45 a.m. in class will make up the remaining 20% of your grade. I hope to adhere to the following schedule, but please keep in mind that all dates are subject to change.
| When | percentage of grade | |
| Tests | Sep 8, Oct 6, Nov 17, 10% each | (30% total) |
| Final | Monday Dec 13th, Noon - 2:00 p.m | 20% |
| Assignments | 50% | |
No late assignments will be accepted since solutions will be posted after the due date. I will be using the plus-minus grading system. In other words, grades may include a + or - suffix (example: A, A-, B+, C-, C, etc.).
Instructions for turning in programming assignments will be posted on the class's web page. You will also turn in hardcopy which must contain a copy of the source as well as a ``script'' of your running the program and testing it on illustrative cases that clearly point out program strengths and weaknesses. Testing is important, learn to design good test inputs. All assignments must be turned in on the due date at the beginning of class inside a plain brown envelope with your name, course number, assignment number, and email address clearly marked on the outside and on the assignment media.