Course Grading Policies
Grading Scale:
- 100%-90% = A
- 89%-80% = B
- 79%-70% = C
- 69%-60 = D
- 59% - Below = F
Grade Composition
| Hour Exams | 45% |
| Final Exam | 20% |
| Lesson Quizzes | 10% |
| Homework | 5% |
| Lab Activities | 20% |
| Total | 100% |
Note:the final exam is optional for all students that have a 90% or higher average on the hour exams, quizzes, homework, and experiments/activities
Course Policies
- Late Work and Makeup Exams
No make-up exams. All homework handed in at the beginning of the period it is due. No late homework accepted. Late lab grades reduced by 5% per working day starting from due date. - Attendance Policies
Class attendance is required and attendance will be taken at the beginning of every period. Students are allowed four unexcused absences. Any further absences will reduce the TOTAL grade by 5% per day absent. - Cell Phone/Electronic Device Usage
Cell phone usage during meeting periods is prohibited. Devices should be TURNED OFF prior to entering class. Other electronics devices (Tablets, iPads, Readers etc) are only allowed for academic/research purposes. No electronic devices other than calculators are allowed during exams. Those violating this policy are subject to disciplinary action under the Student Conduct Code. Follow this link to review this code: (http://policies.siuc.edu/policies/conduct.html) - Nicotine Consumption
No use of electronic cigarettes during class.
Instructor Contact Information
Mailing Address:
1230 Linclon Drive
Room D110
Carbondale, IL 62901
Phone: 618-453-7839
E-mail: powerguy@siu.edu
Skype Name: carl.spezia