There were 10 homework assignments. All were required. Assignments that were late without an excuse were penalized 10%. Assignments that were very late were penalized 20-30%, depending on how late. The points per assignment were:
| assignment | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | in-class | total |
| points | 20 | 40 | 30 | 30 | 50 | 30 | 45 | 15 | 25 | 15 | 20 | 320 |
The grading scale is:
A > 90%
B > 80% and <= 90%
C > 70% and <= 80%
D > 60% and <= 70%
Each letter grade is divided into 3 equal inverals, with the top and bottom being + and -, respectively.
Course grade distribution for Spring 2009
A+ X A XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX A- XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX B+ XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX B XXX B- XX C+ X C C- D+ D D-