Grading Policy and Academic Honor Code

Oceanography 21080-001  Intersession 2011

Students are expected to attend class, do the reading, consult the web site and take all exams.

Grades are based on:

Exam I                 33.33%                                                

Exam II                33.33%                                    

Exam III (Final)    33.33%                                    

Quizzes - Extra Credit of 2 points each for a total of 6 points toward final grade.     

The Grading Formula:  (Exam1)*(0.33) +(Exam2)*(0.33)+(Exam3)*(0.33)+(ExtraQuiz1)*(0.02)+(ExtraQuiz2)*(0.02)+(ExtraQuiz3)*(0.02) = Grade                                                                   

A = 90 – 100%

B = 80 – 89%

C = 70 – 79%

D = 60 – 69%

F = <60%

ATTENDANCE:  It is the responsibility of the student to attend class regularly.  Students are responsible for all topics covered in the class.

Make-ups:  Students who miss an exam must provide a written excuse in order to receive a make-up test.  Legitimate excuses include written documentation for the following:  your own illness/accident, death in the family, or military or official athletic commitments.  If you are involved in the military or official athletic activities, review the exam schedule and consult with the instructor prior to the examination date if you have a conflict.  If an illness, personal crisis or family tragedy will affect your ability to take a scheduled exam, consult with the instructor at once.  There are no make-ups on quizzes.  Make-Up Exams are Essay Exams.

 Important note regarding missed exams:  If you miss an exam, you must contact the instructor by office phone or email no later than 48 hours after the scheduled start time of the exam.  You must provide your full name, email address and a telephone number where you can be reached in your phone or email message. The privilege of submitting a make-up may be forfeited if these instructions are not strictly followed.

Academic Honor Code:  All students in the course are expected to abide by the academic honor code, as specified in the University's "Digest of Rules and Regulations."  The use of the intellectual property of others without giving them appropriate credit is a serious academic offense.  This includes misrepresenting the source, nature or other conditions of your academic work to get undeserved credit.  It is the University's policy that cheating or plagiarism will result in receiving a failing grade for the work or course.  Repeat offenses can result in dismissal from the University.