Grading

Grading is a difficult, but necessary part of the learning process. If done well, it allows me to assess where you're at, what needs to be re-emphasized, and how I can improve my content and delivery in our course and future courses. 

I do ask that you share responsibility in the grading process with me. Our Canvas course is set up so that you will see your grades as soon as I post them (generally within 1 week of submission). Please check to ensure I haven't made a mistake and that your grade is reasonably close to what you expected. I am happy to discuss how I grade and address any errors or changes that are brought to my attention in a timely manner (don't wait until Week 10 to ask about a grade in Week 2).

I strive to have all assignments graded within 1 week of submission. However, I prioritize quizzes and exams for grading, sometimes at the expense of laboratory assignments. For that reason, laboratory assignment grading may sometimes lag behind this schedule. You can generally assume you will get 100% on labs if you have followed the instructions and made a good faith attempt to answer the questions.

Grade Distribution

Lecture will account for approximately 2/3 of your grade and lab for 1/3. These are set in Canvas and each assignment will fall into one of the below categories. Please use the hypothetical grade feature in Canvas to anticipate your final grade throughout the term.

Grade Scale

While the individual points for assignments in our class may vary, the final total is calculated based on the weighting system above. The gradebook in Canvas will be set up to reflecting this weighting system. 

89.5%-100%: A

79.5%-89.49%: B

69.5%-79.49%: C

59.5-69.49%: D

Below 59.5%: F