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 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.