Chapter 4 Deliverables and Grading

4.1 Timing and Deadlines

The Calendar is the most up-to-date resource for all deadlines in the course.

4.2 Grading

The final course grade is weighted as follows:

• 15% Class Participation / Group Work / Minute Papers
• 25% Six Homework Assignments
• 25% Two Quizzes
• 35% Two Projects, including the Final Portfolio Presentation

A cut point to discriminate A vs. B will be set in the range of 85% to 90% at the end of the term. An average of 70% or higher is required to receive a B.

4.3 Participation in the Course

Students are required to participate actively in the course, including meaningful contributions in group work, in-class and minute paper participation, emails to 431-help, visits to the TAs, etc.

• We’re more concerned about the breadth of your participation rather than just its quantity.
• If you’re having trouble asking questions, the best way to make a contribution is to find something interesting and share it with us, through 431-help.
• Most students score between 80% and 100% on this element.

4.4 Homeworks

There are 6 homework assignments this semester.

Details on those assignments are posted on the Course Homework Page.

4.5 Quizzes

Students are required to complete two quizzes, one in early March, and one in late April.

Details on the Quizzes are posted on the Course Quizzes Page.

4.6 Projects

Students are required to complete two project assignments, one completed in mid-March (at the end of Spring Break), and the other at the end of the term.

Details on the project assignments are posted on the Course Projects Page.