We will have three exams in this course. Two preliminary exams (Prelim 1 and 2) will be during the lecture slot (2.55 PM to 4.10 PM). The final exam will be during the finals period of the semester. All exams will have very short answer questions, including but not limited to multiple choice questions. Exams are open notes. You are allowed to bring a fixed number of pages (printed or handwritten) to the exam. You are not allowed any electronic devices during the exam (laptops, tablets, phones). Before each exam, we will hold a review session. Details of the review session will be announced in class and on Ed Discussions.

Prelim 1

Questions in this exam will be based on content taught until the lecture before the exam. You can bring one page (A4 size or smaller) of notes to the exam. This page can have printed or hand-written content. In Spring 2026, Prelim 1 is scheduled for 25th February 2026, Wednesday.

Prelim 2

Questions in this exam will be based on content taught until the lecture before the exam (including the content covered by Prelim 1). You can bring two pages (A4 size or smaller) of notes to the exam. These pages can have printed or hand-written content. In Spring 2026, Prelim 2 is scheduled for 6th April 2026, Monday.

Final

Questions in this exam will be based on content taught until the lecture before the exam (including the content covered by Prelims 1 and 2). You can bring three pages (A4 size or smaller) of notes to the exam. These pages can have printed or hand-written content.