Each exam is 1 hour and 15 minutes long. Here are some examples of questions I asked in previous exams. (Note that this is not a complete exam. A typical exam has 5-6 problems with each problem consisting of 4-5 parts.)
Both exams are closed-book. But you are allowed one page of notes on standard 8.5"x11" paper, written or printed on one side only. You can also bring a small calculator for calculations only. Any device with notes and formulas stored inside is not allowed.
Exam 1 -- October 13, Thursday.
Scope of exam: 1. textbook: chapters 1, 2, and 3;
see (reading assignments page, Exam 1 review notes, download revised lecture slides)
for detailed instructions
Exam 1 grade distributions
Exam 2 -- November 29, Tuesday.
Scope of exam: 1. textbook: chapters 4, 5, 6, and 8;
see see (reading assignments page, Exam 2 review notes, download revised lecture slides)
for detailed instructions.
Exam 2 is not cumulative. But be reminded that understanding materials
within the scope of exam 2 depends to a large extent upon what you learned
earlier in the class.
Exam 2 grade distributions