Grades in this course are criterion referenced. The number of points earned out of 1000 possible points determines the final letter grade assigned at the end of the semester. Mid-term grades will be computed as a percentage of the total possible points by that week in the semester. Please take time now, early in your academic career, to read all of Marist College's grading policy. This mastery involves the elements of memory, understanding and expression.
Memory refers to retention of certain items of information.
Understanding implies insight into the interpretation of these facts. This insight would include the meaning of the thing itself, its relationship with other things or data and the ability to apply this information or data to new situations and problems. Expression is the ability to convey this assimilated knowledge to others. Translated this means that you are expected to remember material presented in this course, that you are expected to understand the material in addition to just recognizing or recalling it, and expression means that you are expected to be able to communicate your knowledge of the course material. F Please keep a record of your grades in this course.