Course project details are here.

In case you need it, Test #1 is here.

Problem sets have been posted.

UPDATE: If p(x) = 0, you should let p(x) log 1/p(x) = 0.

Test #1 will take place in class on Wednesday, October 15. It will be an open-book exam: any printed resource will be allowed. Non-programmable scientific calculators will also be allowed.

Following the in-class portion of the test, you will have an opportunity to submit revised answers to the test questions as a take-home assignment. The take-home assignment will be due at 5 PM on Friday, October 17. You will not be allowed to consult with other students (or anyone else) when completing the take-home part.

You may choose not to submit a revised answer for any question; for example, you may think your in-class answer was correct. Your test will then be marked as though you submitted the same answer for that question in both the in-class and take-home parts. Also, it is possible to lose marks in the take-home part; for example, if your in-class answer is correct but your revised answer is wrong.

The answers you provide in the in-class part will be worth 65% of your test grade, and the revised answers in the take-home part will be worth 35% of your test grade.

Please consult me if you have any questions about the format of the test.

Class is cancelled on Sep 15, as I will be away at a conference.

The first meeting of COSC 6222 will take place on Wednesday, September 3.