Course Grading Policies
Grading Scale:
- 100%-90% = A
- 89%-80% = B
- 79%-70% = C
- 69%-60 = D
- 59% - Below = F
Grade Composition
| Hour Exams | 25% |
| Final Project | 15% |
| Lesson Quizzes | 20% |
| Lab Activities | 40% |
| Total | 100% |
Course Policies
- Late Work and Makeup Exams, Electronic Submission Requirements
No make-up exams. All homework/lab results handed in electronically in Desire-2-Learn prior to the due date/time. No late homework accepted. Lab reports submitted electronically in Desire-2-Learn. Submit all homework and lab assignments by scanning your work into a pdf format file. DO NOT take pictures of the pages using a camera or submit any other file format. The online course materials give a link to a cell phone app that scans written work into pdf files. The course instructor will not grade work submitted in an incorrect format. Late lab grade's reduced by 5% per working day starting from due date. - Attendance Policies-On Campus Students
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 0.25% per day absent. - Cell Phone/Electronic Device Usage-On Campus Students
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