Course Requirements and Grading
GRADES AND EVALUATION:
1- Assignments and Exams
75%
Mid term Exam 35% and the final Exam 40%.
These will cover material from both the text and the lectures. They will
be Multiple Choice, True-or-False, and essay questions. All tests and
exams shall be open-book, open-note type so that rote memorization
will be eliminated. A pre-exam review lecture will be offered during the
semester.
2- Quizzes and Assignments
10%
A basic assignment involves measuring average speed as a determinant
of neighborhood radii. The assignment is multi tiered. First it involves
identifying a methodology for measuring both walking and intra-city
driving speeds. Secondly, trial runs should be performed and actual
values are reported.
3- Attendance & participation
15%
Although attendance is an absolute necessary requirement for the
course, by itself, it is insufficient. A performance component entails
effective participation in class discussions. This implies reading all
assigned materials prior to class meetings.
4-
Grading
The standard grading method shall utilize a percentage based system
whereby all the grade components shall be weighted to produce the final
grade. The absolute maximum for unexcused absences is 10% of scheduled
class periods beyond which a failing grade of DN is given.
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