Homework and Exam Policies and Procedures

Homework:
Homework distributions, collections & grading are done through Homework Service (HW) Site. 

Getting Started: You must register with the homework service as soon as possible, use the HW site at "http://hw.utexas.edu" and follow the Students' Instructions.

Homework distribution: I plan to post each homework set on the Web on or before the Sunday of the corresponding week as indicated on the syllabus. Starting on Mondays students must download the homework set from the Web. The due time will be posted with the problem set and on the homework service site.

	Homework collection: You must submit your homework on the Web before the due time. You may submit your homework in parts. To avoid the last minute computer problems do not wait until the last minute, Homework will typically be due on Monday at midnight.  Some of the homework problems are time consuming and I urge you not to wait until the last minute to work on the problems, you will run out of time.   Network downtime will not be accepted as an excuse for not completing assignments by due date.
	Solutions: Solutions are available on the HW site after the due time.
	Records: A grade report for each assignment is on the HW site after the due time. Semester summaries for work-to-date including the exams are also available on the HW site.

Exams:

There will be three midterm exams.   Only a major emergency, verifiable through the dean's office, will justify a makeup.    Students representing the university in official athletic or other competitions must make arrangements with the instructor at least one week before the exam.

Exam dates are as follows:

	18 Sept 2003 (during class time)
	21 Oct 2003 (during class time)
	18 Nov 2003 (during class time)
	There will be a comprehensive Final Exam on Saturday the 12th of December of 2003 from 11:30 to 2:30 pm.  Makeup policy will be as that stated for midterm exams.