Your final grade will be based approximately on the points shown below. This chart may be modified at the discretion of the professor. Any modifications will be announced to the class. Student demonstrates an excellent and thorough understanding of the subject. Student demonstrates an above average understanding of the subject.
Student demonstrates an average understanding of the subject.
Student demonstrates below average understanding of the subject and has completed all assignments. The actual letter grade will be determined as the semester progresses. The grade distributions will probably be approximately the same this semester, with an average GPA of about 2.5. If you have any questions about the grade on a particular assignment, you should discuss your questions with the professor within one week after the graded assignment has been returned . I will not discuss any assignments after this one week period.