GRADING POLICY
Fall 2009
5 quizzes of 4 pts each: 20 pts
3 projects of 15 pts each: 45 pts
Class participation: 15 pts
Student Debates: 20 pts (10 pts for individual paper & 10 pts for group debates)
Note: Extra Credit opportunities will be offered during the course of the semester. A maximum of 6 points can be earned.
Spring 2010
4 quizzes of 5 pts each: 20 pts
3 projects of 15 pts each: 45 pts
Class participation: 15 pts
Student Debates: 20 pts (10 pts for individual paper & 10 pts for group debates)
Note: Extra Credit opportunities will be offered during the course of the semester. A maximum of 6 points can be earned.
Grading Legend
A |
95-100 |
A- |
90-94 |
B+ |
86-89 |
B |
83-85 |
B- |
80-82 |
C+ |
76-79 |
C |
73-75 |
C- |
70-72 |
D+ |
66-69 |
D |
63-65 |
D- |
60-62 |
F |
< 60 |
Participation policy
As this class involves discussion, attendance and class participation are essential. Absences will result in a lowering of your grade as follows:
# of Absences |
ESTIMATED GRADE |
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A |
A- |
B+ |
B |
B- |
C+ |
C |
C- |
D+ |
D |
D- |
F |
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0-2 |
A |
A- |
B+ |
B |
B- |
C+ |
C |
C- |
D+ |
D |
D- |
F |
3 |
A- |
B+ |
B |
B- |
C+ |
C |
C- |
D+ |
D |
D- |
F |
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4 |
B+ |
B |
B- |
C+ |
C |
C- |
D+ |
D |
D- |
F |
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5 |
B |
B- |
C+ |
C |
C- |
D+ |
D |
D- |
F |
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6 or More |
F |
F |
F |
F |
F |
F |
F |
F |
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