Grading
Grading policy: Grades will be based on the total cumulative number of points attained at the end of the semester. Final grades for this class will be assigned on a standard grading scale based on an in class presentation, participation in discussions, homework assignments, quizzes, a midterm hour exam and a final exam.
Homework and Quiz Policy: Homework assignments and quizzes will contribute 100 points to your final grade. Homework assignments are due the class period after they are assigned and are worth 10 points each. Homework turned in one period after the due date will receive a maximum of 5 points and no credit will be given after that time, although all homework will be reviewed and returned.
Subjective Evaluation: Your general participation in the course will be assessed based on attendance at lectures, effort, enthusiasm, preparedness, and class participation during discussions.
Examination Policy: The midterm examination will be worth 100 points and will emphasize the material presented in lecture and reading assignments. The final will be a cumulative examination worth 150 points.
Oral Presentation: Each student will select a topic of personal interest in the area of biotechnology, research the topic and lead a 15-20 minute in-class discussion of the topic. The oral presentation will contribute 100 points to your final grade.
Homework (60), quizzes (70), and participation (20) 150 points
Midterm exam 100 points
Final exam 150 points
Oral presentation 100 points
Total 500 points
Final grades for this class will be assigned on a standard grading scale.
A 90-100% 450-500 points
B 80-89.9% 400-449 points
C 70-79.9% 350-399 points
D 60-69.9% 300-349 points
E 59.9% or below 299 points or below
Make-up Policy: Make-up exams are strongly discouraged and allowed at the discretion of the instructor. Make-up exams must be taken within one week following the original exam date.
