The take-home assignments will consist of problems sets that will be graded and several class assignments in the form of readings or problems to be done at home but that will not be handed in.

Students are allowed and encouraged to do their problem sets in groups of 3 to 4 members. Students that decide to work in groups will only hand in one problem set per group and all group members will receive the same grade for the assignment. Those students that wish to work in groups should form their groups and inform me about their members by September 17. Nobody will be allowed to join a group after September 17. Students are allowed to quit their groups at any point during the semester, but these students will not be able to join another group.

Class participation is strongly encouraged. Class participation is not only 5% of your grade but also decisions on borderline grades will take into consideration the class participation of the student during the term.

Although class attendance is not directly represented as part of your grade, if you are absent from class you will miss points from class assignments and class participation and this will be reflected in your grade.

There will be no make-up exams.

Problem sets are due at the beginning of the stated class period. Under no circumstances will problem sets be accepted late.