MAE 124/ESYS 103: Environmental
Challenges: Science and Solutions
Midterm: What to Expect
Exam questions are broad reaching and similar to our in-class discussions.
We do not wish to test your memorization abilities, so do not expect questions
involving trivia, factoids, or quantitative percentages. Instead, you are
advised to understand and objectively consider multiple viewpoints for the
issues addressed in class, in readings, and by our guest lecturers. The exam
will gauge the breadth and depth of your knowledge on issues we have
covered so far. Also, we seek to test and further develop your scientific
reasoning and critical evaluation skills through this exam. We strongly
suggest you complete and/or review all past readings. You would be wise to
discuss and/or get notes
for any regular classes or guest lectures that you missed.
The mid-term exam will be held Friday, April 30th in class.
In the past, we have supplied blue books, and we will make an announcement
about this in advance.
The exam format consists of several short answer questions and perhaps one,
longer essay-type question. This will be an open-note (but NOT open book)
exam. This year, we plan to allow you to use up to one 8.5 by 11 inch
sheet of paper (two sides) of notes that
you have handwritten or typed yourself.
(You can't just copy your friend's cheat-sheet.)
This will give you an
opportunity to synthesize and make notes on the key concepts in the
class.
We will ask you to turn in your notes with your exam.
Final: What to Expect
The final exam will be Monday, June 7, from 8:00 to 11:00, in
Solis Hall 107. We will supply blue books. The
format will be similar to previous years' exams.
Again, the exam will be open note, but not open book, and we will limit
you to a single sheet of paper of notes (two-sided, 8.5x11 inches).
You may use only notes that you
have handwritten or typed yourself. Please turn in a copy
along with your exam. The exam will be cumulative, although with a
stronger emphasis on the second half of the course.
In accordance with UCSD policy, no allowance will be granted for
students arriving late to an exam.
Past Exams
Past exams are provided for reference. However, keep in mind that
from 2001-2006 a different text was used, in 2007 the course was
revamped and taught by different instructors, and in 2008 the course
was fully revamped again. Material in old exams may be of
limited value (or perhaps irrelevant) to this year's course.
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Midterm from Spring 2001
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Midterm from Spring 2002
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version of
Midterm from Spring 2003 (Also used in Spring 2005.)
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Midterm from Spring 2004
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version of
Midterm from Spring 2006
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version of
Midterm from Spring 2007
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version of
Midterm from Spring 2008
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version of
Midterm from Spring 2009. Summary of midterm results.
PDF
version of
Midterm from Spring 2010.
Summary of midterm results.
See WebCT for solution key and access to grade distributions.
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version of Final from Spring 2001
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version of Final from Spring 2002
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version of Final
from Spring 2003
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from Spring 2004
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version of Final
from Spring 2005
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version of Final
from Spring 2006
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version of Final
from Spring 2007
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version of Final
from Spring 2008
PDF
version of Final
from Spring 2009. Summary of final exam results.
PDF
version of Final
from Spring 2010.