EET 438a Control Systems Technology

SIUC Department of Technology

Course Grading Policies

Grading Scale:

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

  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)
  4. 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