GRADES FOR ENGINEERING PHYSICS
Grades are determined by a point system in
which you receive points for various activities:
|
ACTIVITY |
POINT VALUE |
COMMENTS |
3 Tests |
300 points |
100 points per test |
Final Exam |
200 points |
This is a comprehensive exam, which covers the whole course. |
Labs |
about 200 points |
Depending on the number of labs at 10 or 20 points each. |
Quizzes |
about 100 points |
A quiz will cover the assignment for the day it is given. Quizzes are NOT announced, but the lowest three will be dropped before the final course grade is computed. 10 points each. |
|
about 100 points |
This is a separate set of quizzes for Engineering Physics students. A quiz will cover the assignment for the day it is given. Quizzes are NOT announced, but the lowest three will be dropped before the final course grade is computed. 10 points each. A separate passing grade is required for this set of quizzes for credit in Engineering Physics. |
TOTAL |
about 900 points |
|
GRADING SCALE
The grading scale is based on the percentage
of the total number of points that you receive. This grading scale will be used
only if you receive a separate passing grade for the set of Engineering Physics
quizzes described above.:
|
|
|
|
74% to 80% |
C+ |
|
93% and up |
A |
|
66% to 74% |
C |
|
90% to 93% |
A- |
|
60% to 66% |
C- |
|
87% to 90% |
B+ |
|
57% to 60% |
D+ |
|
83% to 87% |
B |
|
53% to 57% |
D |
|
80% to 83% |
B- |
|
50% to 53% |
D- |
|
|
|
|
under 50% |
F |
ATTENDANCE AND MAKE-UPS
Points are not given just for attendance.
However, the tests, exams, etc. are based very heavily on classroom work.
Therefore you run the risk of missing something necessary for a test if you
miss class.
Make ups for
|
1. QUIZZES: |
These are not allowed. However the lowest three quizzes of each type will be dropped. |
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2. LABS: |
It might be possible to make up a lab that you missed, if you had a good reason to miss it. However, there is no guarantee about such make-ups. It depends on the availability of equipment and rooms as well as on finding a large enough block of time for the make up. In order to have the lab graded, you must come to the lab and perform the lab work. |
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3. TESTS AND EXAMS |
An effort will be made to schedule a make up if you had a good reason to miss the test or exam. The make-up must be completed before the test or exam is given back to the class. |
DEADLINES
Deadlines will be established for various
kinds of work. This can vary depending on conditions, but labs will usually be
due one week after the lab work is completed. Complete details will be
announced in class. Late labs will be accepted for up to half credit. There
will be a FINAL DUE DATE for all work after which NO WORK
WILL BE ACCEPTED. This final due date will be close of business
on the last day of classes before the final exam schedule begins.