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Exams
The exams will consist of approximately 5 problems similar in style to the homework and quiz problems. Partial credit will be awarded for neat work.
The final exam, 12:25 P.M. WED. May 14, will be two hours and 8-10 problems in length, covering material from the whole semester. You will be told where to take your final exam as soon as that information becomes available.
Exam dates and locations are below. Please arrive 10 minutes early to give enough time for settling in. Please leave one seat gap between you and your neighbor, and align yourselves in columns.
Students who have an evening course that conflicts with the exam times should contact Prof. Walker well in advance so that proper accommodation can be made.
| Date | Chapters | Formula Sheet |
Old 201 Exam | Solutions |
Room |
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Exam 1 |
1-4 | 3650 Humanities |
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Exam 2 |
5-8 | Fall 2007 | 3650 Humanities |
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Exam 3 |
9-12 | Fall 2007 | 3650 Humanities |
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| Final Exam Wednesday, May 14 12:25 PM |
1-14 (Comprehensive but more weight on 13-14) |
N/A | Ingraham B10 |
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Excused Absences from Exams:
If you must miss an exam for a valid reason, (a) illness; (b) personal crisis (e.g. automobile accident, required court appearance, death of a close relative, weather conditions which make it impossible to get to the university); and (c) required attendance at an official UW activity (e.g. varsity athletics, band concert), email your excuse to Prof. Walker BEFORE the exam. In the case of a last-minute illness, a note from the UW Health Clinic will be required.
The exams will consist of approximately 5 problems similar in style to the homework and quiz problems. A formula sheet will be prepared by the instructors for your use during the exam. Bring a calculator* and writing implements to all exams. In addition, bring your official university identification card to show upon request.
Prepare for exams following these suggestions:
Even if you can't fully solve a problem, show us what you know about
it. Partial credit will be given for work that is neatly presented.
When you get the exam, scan the problems and work the easiest ones
first. Monitor the time and do not spend too much time on any one
problem. Some of the problems may have multiple parts; if you think you
have a wrong answer for an early part, go with it for the later parts.
Graders will attempt to avoid penalizing for propagation of errors.
* Calculators on communication-capable devices such as phones or PDAs are not permitted. Exam proctors have the right to reject any device they feel may compromise the integrity of the exam. Graphing and calculus-capable calculators are permitted, as long as they have no communication capability.