Grading Policy

Lecture:

  • 5 quizzes on material covered since previous quiz.
  • Multiple choice questions, answered on scantron form.
  • Exams will cover lecture material and reading material pertaining to it.
  • The final will be a compilation of your 6 reports. Bring a blue book.
  • Lecture points will count for about 70% of course grade.

Lab:

  • 3 quizzes, each covering material since previous quiz
  • Short answer questions, answered on quiz sheet. Will include facts, theory and practical identification (slides, measurements, etc.)
  • Points will be given for each completed lab exercise. I will check lab worksheets after every lab.
  • There may be short, unannounced quizzes at the beginning of lab.
  • Lab points will count for about 30% of course grade.

Point distribution will be approximately:

  • Lecture quizzes = 7 pts/lecture X 30 lectures = 210
  • Lab quizzes = 5 pts/lab X 16 labs = 80
  • Lab worksheets = 5 pts/lab X 16 labs = 80
  • Reports = 10 pts/report X 7 reports 70
  • Oral report 30
  • Written report (final) 70
  • Total 540
  • There will be occasional pop quizzes in lab and lecture. Each question will be worth one point.
  • The highest score in the class will be counted as 100% and the final grade will be based on a percentage of that.
    • A = 90-100%
    • B = 80-89%
    • C = 70-79%
    • D = 60-69%
    • F = <60%
  • Makeup exams:
    • Makeup exams are given only with a medical excuse from your doctor.