E. LECTURE AND LABORATORY EXAMS:

Emphasis will be placed on essay questions that not only critically test comprehension and understanding of the lecture or laboratory materials but also help develop 
scientific writing skills.

F. GRADING POLICY:

A total of 1000 points is available; 600 for the lecture and 400 for the laboratory. Grading for lecture is based on four exams (125, 125, 175, and 175 pts.), weighted to represent the amount of material covered. The laboratory part of the grade includes 6 quizzes (15 points each), 3 exams (50 pts. each), a written laboratory report (60 pts.) and a laboratory notebook (100 pts.). Examples of the various lecture exams can be obtained by using the respective links below. You can also link to the solution keys and your individual scores and grades for each mid term exam as they become available.

The grading format is outlined below:

Lecture: 4 lecture examinations (Current lecture Grades)

Laboratory:

GRAND TOTAL 1000 pts. (Final Grade)


G. GRADE DETERMINATION:

Final grades are determined on the conventional basis:

• 90 % and above - A
• 75-90 % - B
• 60-75% - C
• 45-60% - D
• below 45% - F

The exams will not be marked to a curve.