During the semester, you will accumulate points as described in the table below.
| Class Presentations (10 presentations, 10 points each): | 100 points possible |
| Quizzes (best 8 of 10 quizzes, 25 points each): | 200 points possible |
| In-Class Exams (best 3 of 4 exams, 150 points each): | 450 points possible |
| Cumulative Final Exam: | 250 points possible |
| Total: | 1000 points possible |
At the end of the semester, your Total will be converted to your Course Grade as described in the table below. (Note that there is no curve.)
| Total Score | Percentage | Grade | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 900 - 1000 | 90% - 100% | A-, A | You mastered all concepts, with no significant gaps |
| 800 - 899 | 80% - 89.9% | B-, B, B+ | You mastered all essential concepts and many advanced concepts, but have some significant gaps. |
| 700 - 799 | 70% - 79.9% | C-, C, C+ | You mastered most essential concepts and some advanced concepts, but have many significant gaps. |
| 600 - 699 | 60% - 69.9% | D-, D, D+ | You mastered some essential concepts. |
| 0 - 599 | 0% - 59.9% | F | You did not master essential concepts. |
Throughout the semester, your current scores and current course grade will be available in an online gradebook on the Blackboard system.
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