Grading Standards

Course Grading Scale

This table shows the course grading scale
Scale	Letter Grade
100% - 90%	A
80% - 90%	B
65% - 80%	C
50% -65%	D
0% - 50%	F

Course Grading Weights

This table shows the course grading weights
Assignment Group	% of Grade
Quizzes	30
Final Exam	30
Laboratory & Activities	30
Homework	10
Total	100%

Methods of Evaluation

All work will be performed and/or submitted online. Homework will be done via the Chem101 system. Simulated laboratory experiments will be performed in the Labquest virtual lab environment. Lab reports may be written on paper, but will be submitted online as Word documents, PDF files, or JPG images. A comprehensive final exam will be administered. Thoughtful participation in online discussions is required for full credit on some assignments.

Other Policies

FINAL EXAM

The final exam will be taken by all students via Zoom at the scheduled class time of the first class during Finals Week (5/20-5/26) on May 23, 2022 at 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Late Work Policy

Late work will be accepted up to the day of the final, but with up to a 10% l,ate penalty.

Academic Integrity

Complete your own work. Cite sources and references accordingly. If you need assistance with citing your sources, please ask for help. Do not cheat or participate in academic dishonesty. All suspected violations will be subject to a zero on the assignment and the appropriate disciplinary action. Please reference your Student Handbook Links to an external site. for your Rights and Responsibilities.

Inclusive Learning Commitment

Your success in this class is important to me. We all need accommodations because we all learn differently. If there are aspects of this course that prevent you from learning or exclude you, please let me know as soon as possible. Together we’ll develop strategies to meet both your needs and the requirements of the course.

You are encouraged to visit Disabilities Services Program Links to an external site. to determine how you could improve your learning as well. If you need official accommodations, you have a right to have these met. There are also a range of resources on campus, including the Academic Success & Tutoring Center Links to an external site..