MEEN 472 Syllabus Fall 2017
MEEN 472 Syllabus Fall 2017
MEEN 472 Syllabus Fall 2017
Units: 3
Website: eCampus
The course grade is based entirely on three mid-term exams. The grading will be relative but, in
general, the minimum scale will be based on A = 90-100%, B = 80-89%, C = 70-79%, D = 60-
69%, E = <60%. In other words, if you have an 82 average but the class average is 85, you will
still get a B.
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Homework:
Working homework problems is a necessity for learning and practicing the material. The student
is responsible for keeping up with the homework assignments. The homework will not be turned
in for a grade. The solutions will be given some time prior to the exam that uses the material on
which the problems are based.
Academic Honesty:
Ethical behavior and academic honesty are expected and required of students and even more so of
engineers and scientists. Evidence of cheating during an exam or other assignment for credit may
result in failure of the entire course for the student(s) in question. Examples of cheating include,
but are not limited to: 1) sharing answers or any portion of the problem solutions during an exam,
either verbally or on paper; 2) use of cell phones or other electronic communication devices during
an exam; 3) talking during an exam, including talking in a language other than English; 4) looking
on the paper(s) of the person sitting nearby who is also taking the exam; 5) passing notes or other
messages during an exam; and 6) using unauthorized notes, tables, and related materials during an
exam.
Aggie Honor Code: "An Aggie does not lie, cheat, or steal, or tolerate those who do."
Upon accepting admission to Texas A&M University, a student immediately assumes a commitment to uphold the
Honor Code, to accept responsibility for learning and to follow the philosophy and rules of the Honor System. Students
will be required to state their commitment on examinations, research papers, and other academic work. Ignorance of
the rules does not exclude any member of the Texas A&M University community from the requirements or the
processes of the Honor System. For additional information please visit: aggiehonor.tamu.edu
On all course work, assignments, and examinations at Texas A&M University, the following Honor Pledge shall be
preprinted and signed by the student:
"On my honor, as an Aggie, I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid on this academic work."
Absences:
Work missed due to absences will only be excused for University-approved activities in accordance with TEXAS
A&M UNIVERSITY STUDENT RULES (see http://student-rules.tamu.edu/rule7.htm). Specific arrangements for make-
up work in such instances will be handled on a case-by-case basis. In accordance with recent changes to Rule 7,
please be aware that in this class any "injury or illness that is too severe or contagious for the student to attend class"
will require "a medical confirmation note from his or her medical provider" even if the absence is for less than 3
days (see 7.1.6.2 Injury or illness less than three days.).
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Course Outline:
Table 1 presents the overall course schedule. The planned exam dates are subject to change upon
prior notice of the instructor at least one week in advance of the exam date. The following topics
will be covered, roughly in the sequence provided. The suggested homework will be provided on
the course website and should be worked as we progress through the course. Solutions will be
provided after a suitable amount of time has passed for people keeping pace with the course to
practice the homework problems on their own.
Week T Th Notes
1 8/29 8/31
2 9/5 9/7
3 9/12 9/14
4 9/19 9/21
5 9/26 9/28 Exam 1: 9/26
6 10/3 10/5
7 10/10 10/12
8 10/17 10/19
9 10/24 10/26
10 10/31 11/2 Exam 2: 11/2
11 11/7 11/9
12 11/14 11/16
13 11/21 - Holiday: 11/23
14 11/28 11/30
15 12/5* - * Redefined Thurs.; Exam 3: Fri 12/8, 12:30-2:30
16 - -
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Learning Outcomes: