You may choose between two
schemes for determining your final grade:
or
It is my personal belief
that choosing Option B would be foolish. I believe (and there is ample
documentary empirical evidence in support of this belief) that homework
problems are an excellent way to prepare for the exams. Further, the weekly
deadline of problem sets keeps students studying regularly.
You may choose to disregard
these warnings. That's your choice.
Email me the form below if
you're going to choose Option B:
I will be unwise and have my
grade determined by Option B, just the final exam and midterm exam, as
explained above. I understand that I am taking full responsibility for any
tragic outcomes from this decision.
Name:
ID Number:
Since this option
shouldn't be an unlimited grade scrounge, you must make your choice early in
the semester. If Option B is not chosen by the date announced in class, you
will be assumed to be wise and choosing Option A.