GRADING is based mostly on individual performance  and common points in group project. 

The final grade is based on the following:

10%	Test 1
50%	Best 5 of Tests 2 to 7
10%	Homework
15%	Projects
15%	Final comprehensive exam

Test 1 - 10% . (top)

• The concept of cumulative learning is very critical in any profession and especially to engineering
• A working knowledge of concepts and facts learned in a course should be retained in active memory
• For example, Calculas I, Calculas II and Physics I are pre-requisite for this course EML 3004C
• A working knowledge of these two courses are required.
• On the second week of the course (9/6/02) test 1 will be administered and will be based purely on the required math and physics courses.
• There will be 50 multiple choice questions, 35 from math and 15 from physics.
• You are expected to score at least 35 questions (70%) to pass this test. You score a full 10 point if you achieve this distinction. 
• There are no negative points in the test, and hence it is advantageous for you to answer all the questions.
• If not, a similar test will be administered during eight week (10/18/02). Some tutorial help on  these subjects will be given by the TA outside the class period.
• In the second attempt, you still have to answer 35 questions right to get 10 points, 30-34 for 5 points and below 30 right, carries no point.

• Attendance is mandatory.
• Attendance will be determined by roll call which may not be done in every class=
• Students with more than 4 ABSENCES will receive an "F" grade for the course.
• Homework will be posted on the web with specific due dates.
• Homework are due at the beginning of the class and will be collected in the first 10 minutes.
• No late (later than when collected) will be graded and carries 0 points.
• In-class assignments must be handed in when "time" is up.

• In addition to quizzes, there will be 6 in-class tests.
• The dates of the tests and content are given in the course content page.
• The best five of the six tests will with a total of 50% will be counted.
• No makeup exams will be given.
• All tests are closed book.

• Design is the essence of engineering; it is open-ended and often requires group work.
• Different projects will be assigned in the class and will require additional efforts either alone or group.
• The number and depth of projects will be determined based on general progress of the class.
• For group project a single grade will be assigned with some variations possible based on internal evaluations. 
• The concept of project engineering will be tested in regular tests and finals.

• The final exam will be conducted at the time specified by the University and will cover all the materials covered in the course.