GRADING and EXAMS: There will be two 55 minute mid-terms given during the course at times to be announced. They will count for 40% of your grade. The final will count for 50% of your grade. I will assign homework every week and will provide detailed solutions. Please make sure to do the homeworks and examine the solutions. The TA may add helpful comments to your solution. Read them carefully. The HW will count for 10% of your grade.

EXAM DATES: (subject to any changes)
1st Midterm : Friday, 12 October 2012
2nd Midterm : Monday, 19 November 2012, in class (9:00 AM - 9:50 AM). Syllabus: Sections 3.5-3.8 and Chapter 6.
Finals: Thursday, 6th December, at 3:30 pm. Venue: LSK 201. Please be in the exam venue at 3:20 pm.

Policies: Missing a midterm or an assignment will normally result in a mark of zero. Exceptions may be granted in two cases: prior consent of the instructor or a medical emergency. In the latter case, the instructor must be notified as soon as possible (preferably before the test), and presented with a doctor's note immediately upon the student's return to UBC.