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Grades will be based on a point system. Final grades are determined by dividing total earned points by total possible points. Point breakdown:
- Response Papers/Group Presentations: 50 pts. each
- Reading Exams: 25 pts. each
- Knowledge Journal Entries: 10 pts. each
- Homework, Quizzes, and Smaller, In-Class Projects: 10 - 25 pts. each
- Participation: 50 pts. (determined via contribution history on course blog and website and in-class discussion)
Final grades will be assigned using the following scale:
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Grading Scale:
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97% -
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100% of total points
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A+
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94% -
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96% of total points
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A
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90% -
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93% of total points
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A-
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87% -
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89% of total points
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B+
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84% -
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86% of total points
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B
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80% -
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83% of total points
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B-
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77% -
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79% of total points
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C+
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70% -
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76% of total points
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C
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67% -
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69% of total points
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D+
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60% -
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66% of total points
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D
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Below
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60% of total points
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F
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