Department of Technology

ET 332b AC Machines and Power Systems

Course Policies and Grading

Mailing Address:

1230 Lincoln Drive

Room D110

Carbondale, IL 62901

Instructor Contact Information

Phone: 618-453-7839

E-mail: powerguy@siu.edu

Skype Name: carl.spezia

Course Policies

1.           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. 

2.          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.

3.          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

4.          No use of electronic cigarettes during class.

Grading Scale:

Note: the final exam is optional for all students that have a 90% or higher average on the hour exams, homework, and experiment/activities

You can down load a copy of the grade spreadsheet here.  Entering your grades in as you receive them allows you to keep track of the course grade during the semester.

Hour Exams (3 at 100 points each)

50%

Final Exam (200 points)

15%

Homework and Quizzes

15%

Laboratory Experiments/Activities

20%

Total

100%

100-90%

A

89-80%

B

79-70%

C

69-60%

D

59-below

F