Math 370 Lab Policies

Additional Lab Policies (in addition to what Prof. Daniel Krashen has already mentioned in his webpage)



Labs

Don't forget that the purpose of the labs is to help you get a better understanding of the material presented to you during the lectures. Therefore, even though I will always have something prepared, I hope you will be the one asking questions, as this is the most efficient way for you to get comfortable with the topics covered in class. Please do not be afraid to ask any questions, as you are coming to recitation to learn the subject. Also, if my notations are not according to what Prof. Daniel Krashen is using during the lectures, feel free to stop me and ask for clarification.

I strongly encourage you to send me emails regarding any difficulties you may encounter when solving homework problems. I will certainly read all of them, however I will not answer to every email that I get. Instead I may send some group emails whenever I feel it is necessary, and also I will try to answer some of the questions in recitations.

PLEASE do correct me everytime you think I am making a mistake. Maybe you will not be right, but it will certainly help you clarify things. Moreover, the other colleagues may not notice if I make a mistake, so you would also help them.

Probably most of you use a cell phone, just as I do. However, please turn it off during recitations, as I wouldn't like to have unwanted pauses during the recitation. I may even reserve the right to answer any phone calls received during the class, and I'm sure you wouldn't like me to answer your phone calls. Thanks in advance...

Office hours

My office hours are scheduled as follows: W 10-11AM , W 3-4PM . If you cannot attend either of them, please contact me by email right away, and I'll try to figure out something else. Last but not least, consider coming at least 15 minutes before the office hours are over, in order to give me some time to answer your questions; otherwise, the answer to the questions might(and most probably will) be delayed until the following office hour takes place.

Homework

I will grade 3 problems for each homework, with a grading scale of 0-3. I will also give 3 points for completion, therefore the maimum points one can get for any given homework is 12. I would like all of you to have it stapled, and written as nicely as possible. If you have any questions about my grading don't hesitate to contact me, either after lab or during office hours(or by email).

Grade breakdown

Homework 25%
Midterms 50% (25% each)
Final 25%.

Exams and course grades

All questions regarding exam policy, grades, make-ups should be directed towards the instructor. If you happen to email me about any of these issues, I will only forward the email to Prof. Daniel Krashen, thus the respond time will be longer than if you write directly to the professor.