New assignment added on Mar. 27. The coursework, assignments, and examinations emphasize developing a basic understanding of geoscience processes and concepts rather than memorization of terms, definitions and facts.
Exams are short answer and multiple choice format.
After each exam, I will provide a grade range and approximate letter grade equivalent table as a indication of how well you did on the exam. However, the actual exam grades are the point totals which are summed at the end of the semester. Grade boundaries may then be adjusted slightly. Although no record of attendance in class is taken, your regular attendance is expected, and because the most important course material is discussed in lecture, your learning will be enhanced by regular attendance. Furthermore, there is good evidence that regular attendance will improve your grade in the course.