Exams

Written exam 1

The exam covers topics 1-5 and Social/Ethical I and II. Most questions will be similar to examples from the homework, textbook, or lectures. The best way to prepare for the exam is to ensure that (i) you understand all material in assigned sections of the textbook and assigned sections of the supplementary study guide; and (ii) you can complete all homework questions without help.

The exam is “closed book,” meaning that you may not consult any printed, written, electronic, or other materials. Exception: you may bring into the exam one page of handwritten notes (one side of US letter sized paper only).

You may not use electronic devices during the exam. Answers must be written on paper using pen or pencil.

The duration of the exam is 50 minutes, and there will be questions worth a total of approximately 50 points on the exam. So you should budget your time at the rate of about one point per minute. Try to allocate your time wisely: spend only about 10 minutes on a 10-point question, and about 5 minutes on a 5-point question, and so on.

Bathroom breaks are not permitted. If you need to leave the room, you must turn in your exam first. If your exam is affected by a medical emergency, the instructor will assess your grade via an oral exam.

Written exam 2

The exam covers topics 6-10 and Social/Ethical III. All other aspects of the exam are identical to Written Exam 1.

Final written exam

The final exam covers all material studied this semester, including topics 1-11 and Social/Ethical I-III. The style and rules for the final exam are similar to the Written Exam 1 and Written Exam 2. Details are as follows.

The exam is “closed book,” meaning that you may not consult any printed, written, electronic, or other materials. Exception: you may bring into the exam two pages of handwritten notes (two sides of US letter sized paper only).

You may not use electronic devices during the exam. Answers must be written on paper using pen or pencil.

The duration of the exam is 180 minutes, and there will be questions worth a total of about 140 points on the exam. So you should budget your time at the rate of about one point per minute.

One bathroom break during the exam is permitted. The exam questions will be divided into two parts, Part I and Part II. You receive only Part I at the start of the exam. If you choose to take a bathroom break, then (a) you must turn in Part I before leaving the room, and (b) you will receive Part II when you return to the room. If you choose not to take a bathroom break, the same system will apply: You must turn in Part I before receiving Part II. After receiving Part II, you must turn in your exam before leaving the room. If your exam is affected by a medical emergency, the instructor will assess your grade via an oral exam.