Read the text. Only general reading assignments will be given. The class will mostly cover material in the same order as the text book, there may be exceptions however. It is the student's responsibility to maintain an awareness of the material in the text that is currently being covered. Ask the instructor if you are unsure of the text material currently being covered.
The syllabus may be changed during the semester if necesary: changes will be announced in class; they will also show up on the instructor's website.
Class Participation | 10% |
Pop quizzes | 40% |
Free topic (preapproved) term paper, due April 15 at 10 PM | 30% |
Take Home Final (Due Friday May 6 at 3 PM) | 20% |
All submissions should be electronic, via email to either rothstei at cs.kent.edu or mrothste at kent.edu (substitute @ for `` at '')
All quizzes and exams will be comprehensive. This includes the final.
95-100 | will convert into an A |
92-94 | will convert into at least an A- |
89-91 | will convert into at least a B+ |
86-88 | will convert into at least a B |
83-85 | will convert into at least a B- |
80-82 | will convert into at least a C+ |
77-79 | will convert into at least a C |
74-76 | will convert into at least a C- |
71-73 | will convert into at least a D+ |
66-70 | will convert into at least a D |
http://www.registrars.kent.edu/disability/default.htm
for more information on registration procedures).
The last day to withdraw is March 20, 2011.
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