The approximate breakdown of points is:
Exam I: = 50 pts.
Exam II: = 50 pts.
Exam III: = 50 pts.
14 Quizzes: 5pts ea. = 70 pts.
Presentations: = 100 pts.
5 Notebook Checks: 20 pts ea. = 100 pts.
Lab Practical: = 100 pts.
Lab Notebook: = 100 pts.
Total: = 620 pts.
Grading scale:
A 93.5 – 100
A- 89.5 – 93.4
B+ 86.5 – 89.4
B 82.5 – 86.4
B- 79.5 – 82.4
C+ 76.5 – 79.4
C 72.5 – 76.4
C- 69.5 – 72.4
D 59.5 – 69.4
F 0 – 59.4
DO NOT ASK FOR A HIGHER GRADE, EVEN IF YOU ARE 1/10 OF A POINT AWAY! WORK DURING THE SEMESTER, NOT THE DAY BEFORE I HAND IN GRADES!
You can track your grades all semester on Canvas!
Grade
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What should you do to get this grade?
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A
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Demonstrate a complete understanding of the material covered in the course, particularly as demonstrated in your assignments and papers.. Be an active, intelligent and well-prepared participant in class discussions.
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B
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Complete all work at an above average level of quality and understanding; or do almost everything that would earn an A, but with one area being not as strong, such as a weak paper or class participation.
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C
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Complete all work at an average level of quality and understanding; or show widely varying work, perhaps turning in strong papers, but not doing well in participation or the project.
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D
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Have only the most basic understanding of the material covered in the course; miss some of the assignments even if you complete the others; don’t participate in class.
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F
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Don’t show up to class; don’t turn in assignments or papers (or do so poorly on them that you are not demonstrating any understanding of the material); don’t do the final project; don’t show any interest in the subject or in your performance in the course. (Note: If you appear to be going in this direction, I’ll suggest that you drop the course.)
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The Honor Code: The Guilford College Honor Pledge states, "I have not been dishonest, and I have not observed any dishonesty." It is assumed that this pledge accompanies all work turned in for credit. The Student Code Book also defines the limits of specific activities such as Plagiarism, Use of Unauthorized Materials, Collaboration, etc. You are urged to consult the Code Book for specific regulations.
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