Math 5663: Introduction to Finite Element Methods

Grading Policy

to succeed in this class:

browsing and READ the following:

I assume you are reading the sections being covered according to the syllabus schedule.

Homework assignments will be graded and it is worth 30% of your grade. I strongly encourage you to DO THEM. LATE HOMEWORK IS NOT GRADED.

In addition, there is a computer project worth 40% of your grade. Hint: start as early as possible.

Homework assignments 30 %
Computer Project 40 %
Final 30 %
Total 100 %

Final grades are tentatively based on the following distribution of points:

Total Points Range Grade
93 - 100 % A
90 - 93 % A-
87 - 90 % B+
83 - 87 % B
80 - 83 % B-
77 - 80 % C+
73 - 77 % C
70 - 73 % C-
67 - 70 % D+
63 - 67 % D
60 - 63 % D-
below 60 % F

The scale may be curved down depending on the average performance of the class.


This page is maintained by Leo Franca Last update: July 21, 2000