Grading

The course provides a total of 500 points distributed across the following categories.

• Class Participation: 5% (25 points).
• Assignments: 20% (100 points).
• Labs: 10% (100 points)Weekly graded laboratory assignments.
• Quizzes: 15% (150 points) Short quizzes will be given on concepts in the reading. The lowest quiz grade will be dropped. Comprehensive Final Exam: 20% (100 points) An exam covering all the concepts covered during the semester.

Your final grade is calculated by the total points you accumulate in the class.

Important note: You must attain a grade of at least 50% on exams and 50% on assignments to achieve a grade higher than C-. Additionally, if you have over 20% unexcused absences, the final course grade will be an F.
Makeup examinations will only be given for extenuating circumstances (e.g. hospital admission) or for verified, officially sanctioned university activities. All makeup examinations may be oral.

Regrading

• Should you discover what you think is an error in grading your work, you have exactly one week after the grades are made available to you to request a regrade - no exceptions.
• To promote consistency of grading, questions and concerns about grading should be addressed first to the TA and then, if that does not resolve the issue, to the instructor.
• You are welcome to contact the TA by email or come to their office hours. If you would like to speak with the TA in person and have a schedule conflict with their office hours, you are welcome to make an appointment to meet the TA at another time.
• For the final exam, there will be a special office hour designated to resolve any grade queries or disputes. This will be announced after the final exam. The final exam papers will not be returned.