Your grade in this course is based on 4 exams that will combine material from lecture and readings, on the many components of each of the 3 recitation projects, and on DQs and discussion participation.  You may also complete "Current Topics" for extra credit.  Final grades will be based on a curve, computed at the end of the course, with the mean in the B- to C+ range.  Exceptional improvement will be rewarded, and your active participation in office hours, lecture and lab may also be a positive factor in cases where your final course grade is near a boundary. See the lecture and recitation schedules for all dates.

Notes:

1. Your lowest midterm exam score will be counted as 9% of your grade, and your other two midterm exam scores will each be counted as 13% of your grade.

2. Points awarded for each project include attendance, worksheets, quizzes, and final products.

3. DQs are due by email to me podolskyr@cofc.edu or as a photocopy before the discussion.

4. For each of the three sections of the course, you may submit up to two Current Topics reports anytime before the exam for that section.

5. Your active participation in office hours, lecture and recitation may be a positive factor in cases where your final course grade is near a boundary.