Grades for this course will be based on the total number of points earned out of a possible 500. The point distribution is as follows:

• individual homework assignments.........100 points (= 20%)
• collaborative assignments.......................60 points (= 12%)
• 2 exams.....................................each:..100 points (= 40%)
• final exam............................................115 points (= 23%)
• class participation/attendance..................25 points (= 5%)

Remark: The lowest homework score is dropped when computing your homework average.

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