Class Schedule:
T TH 11:00-12:15, Lewis Room 104
Textbook:
S. Carroll, Spacetime And Geometry: An Introduction To General Relativity, ISBN: 9789332571655.
Course Credit Hours:
3
Evaluation
Grade Type: Plus/minus letter grade (A+ through F)
Grade Ranges:
| A+: | 96% or above |
| A: | 95% through 91% |
| A-: | 90% through 86% |
| B+: | 85 through 81% |
| B: | 80 through 76% |
| B-: | 75 through 71% |
| C+: | 70 through 66% |
| C: | 65 through 61% |
| C-: | 60 through 56% |
| D+: | 55 through 51% |
| D: | 50 through 46% |
| D-: | 45 through 40% |
| F: | less than 40% |
These grades will not be "curved."
Grade
Percentage:
- 10%
Homework
- 20%
Mid-term test
- 70%
Final exam
Homework:
Homework
assignments will be announced in class.
They must be turned in at the beginning of
class on the day they are due.
Homeworks must be
easy to read; please do not use red pen; staple the pages together. Put your
name and problem set number on your homework. Keep all returned tests and
homeworks.
In-class
test and final exam:
The final exam is open-book and will consist of
problems to be worked out. Students will be allowed to use a
calculator and may be provided with an equation sheet by the instructor.
No use of notes will be allowed during the exam.
Class Attendance Policy
Attendance is required.
If a student cannot attend because of conflicting classes or another valid reason (as
determined by the instructor), special arrangements can be made. Note that the
University requires the instructor to verify the attendance/participation of students
within the first two weeks of classes. (See University Policy ACA.AR.200.003, Credits and Grades.)
Note
If a change
in the syllabus becomes necessary during the semester, it will be discussed in
class and then posted on this website.
