Evaluation

Grade Scale

Final grades will be based upon the total points obtained on all requirements for the course. Points earned from extra credit attendance will be added at the end of the semester.  Grades will be determined using the following percentage scale (total of 325 points).

A	93-100
A-	90-93
B+	88-89
B	83-87
B-	80-82
C+	78-79
C	73-77
C-	70-72
D+	68-69
D	63-67
D-	60-62
F	59 and below

Distribution of Points

Exam  #1                                 100 points

Exam #2                                  100 points

Small Group Assignment          25 points

Research Paper                    100 points

Total Points                           325 points

  

Sample of Final Grade Determination: Student earns

275 points / 325 points = 84.6% = B                                                                     

Exams

There are two exams scheduled for the class.  The exams will include essay and short answer questions.  Exams will be based on the readings, lectures, and discussions.

Make Up Exams

A make up exam for the first exam will be given provided there is good cause.  If you do not come to one of the two make up exam sessions you will receive a zero on the exam.  At this point, it will be up to the instructor how to proceed.  If the instructor determines that one additional make up session be scheduled, the student's grade on the make up exam will be reduced 10 points. Failure to attend this third and final make up session, will result in a zero on the exam.