Hi everybody,

I'm Sebastian M. Marotta (Seb), the TF for this course, and I would like to inform you of some important things regarding the Discussion Sections and Homeworks.

There will be two projects and probably 9 or 10 homeworks assigned this semester. All that count for 26% of the grade. We will drop the lowest homework at the end of the semester, so if you missed one for any reason, you still have a chance to get a good grade. Your projects will count 9% each and the 8% remaining will depend on your homeworks, your extra effort on solving the problems and/or your participation in section.

Homeworks are due in section, but if you miss your section, you can come to another one. If it turns out that you can't make another section, then you can bring it to my office during my office hours. All homeworks must be turned in to me at some section, at my tutoring room hours, or at my office hours (not during class).

We'll use a 0-10 score for grading your homework. You can earn partial credits if you work hard on the problem but didn't get the right answer.

It is very important that you follow the instructions written in the cover sheet (see *.pdf file in the web page) about paper size, stapling, information to be filled and due times. Problem sets that do not adhere to those requirements will not be graded.

Doing the homework problems will make you to do well in the course. If you need any help you are welcome to come to me during the hours I am available, or make an appointment by e-mail. See contact information at the end. Finally, the most important thing to keep in mind,

"Never regard study as a duty, but as the enviable opportunity to learn." Albert Einstein

Good luck!

Seb

Contact information:
email: smarotta@math.bu.edu
Phone: 617-353-9547
Office (MCS B 44) hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9-10.
Tutoring room (MCS 144) hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10-11.