Grading

QUIZZES/EXAMS

There will be two closed book and closed notes quizzes and three closed book and closed notes exams given during lecture.

No unexcused make-up quizzes or exams are allowed. If there is a legitimate reason for missing an exam or quiz (e.g., family emergency or doctor verified illness), arrangements must be made *via email * before the exam or quiz. If the emergency or illness arises too late for prior notification, then written documentation from a parent or doctor must accompany making arrangements for making up the exam or quiz.

GRADING

Task	Weight
Labs (13)	20%
Quizzes (2 @ 5%)	10%
Exam 1	10%
Exam 2	25%
Final Exam	35%

Historically, semester letter grades have been assigned according to the following percentages: 

A 90-100

B 80-89.9999

C 70-79.9999

D 60-69.9999

E 0-59.9999 

The instructor reserves the right to assign a failing semester grade to any student who fails the Final Exam or fails to show up for the Final Exam.

Note: Grades greater than 90% will generally receive an A; not “rounded” percentages!!

Note: Grades will be posted on blackboard, but total points as reported by blackboard are not used to calculate final grades. Final grades will be calculated using the above weights.