BIOL 225 - Fayetteville State University

GRADING CRITERIA POINTS PERCENTAGE OF FINAL
GRADE
Exams (2 @ 25pts ea) 50 25%
Homework/Assignments/Discussions 100 15%
Journal Articles (4 @ 50 pts ea) 200 25%
Presentations (4 @ 25 pts ea) 100 20%
Daybook E-folio 50 15%
*TOTAL *500
100%
(number of
total pts
may vary)
*The instructor reserves the right to modify the grading criteria as deemed necessary.
Students will be notified of any such changes.
GRADE EQUIVALENCIES:
90-100% = A
80-89% = B
70-79% = C
60-69% = D
59% and below = F
d. Policy on Missed or Late Assignments -
Students are required to take all EXAMS ON THE DATE THEY ARE SCHEDULED. Make-up
exams/presentations WILL NOT be given unless the student has made special arrangements with the
instructor prior to the exam/presentation date and presents a written excuse before the third class
period following the initial date of a test. Only in very unusual cases will any exceptions to these rules
be made.
Work handed in or reported LATE WILL NOT be accepted, unless accompanied by a valid written
excuse. If you miss an assignment due to an unexcused absence, it WILL NOT be accepted. If a
student is absent, then they can make up the assignment if a proper excuse is provided. (This applies to
Lecture only!)
If you must be absent unavoidably, ask a friend to get your assignment, take notes for you, and pick up
any handouts. You are also responsible for demonstrating an understanding of content covered in class
on the day of the absence. Students are required to attend all classes regularly and to keep appointments
when they are scheduled. An absence, excused or unexcused, does not relieve the student of any
course requirement.
Other: Student Behavior Expectations - The instructor will respect all students and will make every effort to
maintain a classroom climate that promotes learning for all students. Students must accept their responsibility
for maintaining a positive classroom environment by abiding by the following rules:
1. Students are expected to arrive to class on time, remain in class until dismissed by the
instructor, and refrain from preparing to leave class until it is dismissed.
2. Students are not permitted to sleep in class.
3. Student relationships among peers must be respectful at all times.
4. Students are not permitted to wear headphones or other paraphernalia that may be distracting to
the classroom environment. Students are not permitted to tape or record the class lectures or lab
reviews.
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