Written midterm 1 - 2014

Midterm date:	06 February 2014
(PDF)	Midterm questions and solutions

• Date: Thursday, 06 February
• Starting time: 18:30
• Duration: "infinite time" (within reason). The purpose of the infinite time is that time-induced pressure should not be a factor in the test; we want to see what you know.
• Locations:
  • BSB 120: if lastname starts with A to H
  • BSB 136, if lastname starts with I to R
  • BSB 138, if lastname starts with S to Z

What will be covered in the midterm?'

The midterm will cover all material in the course, up to, and including 03 February 2014.

Answering questions in the midterm

• You may bring in any printed materials to the midterm; any textbooks, any papers, etc.
• You may use any calculator during the midterm.
• You may answer the questions in any order in the answer booklet.
• Time saving tip: never repeat the question back in your answer.
• If anything seems unclear, or information appears to be incomplete, please make a reasonable assumption and continue with the question.

How to prepare for the midterm

• Understand the concepts being learned. My courses are never about finding the right equation, plugging values in and solving.
• Read the questions carefully: they are usually worded precisely. The biggest point where students loose marks is to answer only one part of the question.