GRADING AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR COURSE ACTIVITIESINSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCUSSIONS:

• Use the discussion board to post questions that might be of general interest to all students such as questions about assignments, tests, etc.
• The discussion is not mandatory therefore your participation in the discussion will not affect your grade.
• Be sure to post your question under the correct module.
• You are encouraged to respond to other students if you think you can help them.
• All discussion posts should be written in proper English.  Check your grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• In all online communication, it is expected that all students will follow adhere to the netiquette rules. Individuals who violate the netiquette policy or engage in disruptive online behaviors may have their class access privileges revoked and/or they may be referred to the Student Dean. Students who continue to engage in unacceptable online behavior even after being warned may be permanently denied access to the class and/or may receive an F for the class.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR  TESTS:

• Tests will be taken in the class. Questions may be multiple choice, matching, fill in the blank, and short answer. Scores will be posted within 2 business days after the due date.

Instructions for Quizzes starting in D2L:

• There are 28 quizzes assignments in this course which will be released on an ongoing basis.
• Each of these quizzes has a due date.
• These quizzes are listed in D2L and multiple choice.
• The average of the best 25 out of 28 quizzes will count towards 20% of your final grade.

Instructions for Online Practice Reviews before each Test:

• There are online, non-proctored practice reviews for each test in this course.   These practice tests are mostly short answer questions just like your weekly WebAssign assignments.  They are open during the timeframes indicated in the course schedule below.
• These practice reviews are not timed.
• These practice reviews are located in www.webassign.com.
• You may take each one an unlimited number of times up until you start the actual test.
• You may view the questions and answers immediately following the close of each attempt.
• These practice reviews should be taken by you and only you.   See the Broward College Policies for information on Academic Dishonesty.
• Make sure that before you take the actual test, you are able to work out all of the practice review questions without the use of your books or notes.
• The test questions are taken directly from the practice reviews, so skipping them would be a mistake.
• The practice reviews count it as extra credit.  In other words, I am giving you credit for studying!

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ASSIGNMENTS AND GROUP PROJECTS:

Instructions for WebAssign:

• You will be given a temporary access code to access WebAssign at the beginning of the semester.  This code will allow you access to WebAssign for up to 2 weeks until you purchase your own access code.  Once students purchase their own access code, they will not need to start over; they can extend their current account.
• Please make sure to purchase and update your account with your new access code before your 2-week temporary code expires.  Students will not be able to access WebAssign after the temporary code expires unless they purchase an access code.

Instructions for Learning Modules in D2L

• The course schedule gives you a general sense of what will be covered in each module; however, you should follow the instructions within each module. These guidelines will break up the readings into smaller portions with homework assignments and activities in between.  To proceed through the course sequentially, use the arrow button at the upper right of each page.  Use the bookmark tool to keep track of where you left off.
• Assignments are due on the due date as listed in the D2L.
• Assignment scores are available in D2L usually immediately following the assignment.
• Groups may be assigned in class.

LATE WORK AND MAKE-UP ASSESSMENTS

• There are NO extensions in this class.
• It is at the discretion of the instructor to offer a make-up activity and is not guaranteed. Make-up tests will only be considered under extenuating circumstances, and with prior notification and documentation (original funeral notice for example). Scheduling appointments and vacations are not valid reasons for requesting a make-up test.

HOW YOUR GRADE WILL BE DETERMINED

Assessment	Graded Points	Total Points | Percent Total
Quizzes 28 @ 8pts. each (Drop the lost 3 scores)	8 points each	200 | 20%
Homework 1	200 points each	200 | 20%
Tests 4	100 points each	400 | 40%
1 Cumulative Exam	200 points	200 | 20%
TOTALS		1000 | 100%

VIEW YOUR GRADES

• Current class averages can be found in the D2L on an ongoing basis.

GRADING SCALE

Grade	Points Earned / Percentage
A	900 – 1000+ points | 90 – 100+%
B	800 – 899 points | 80 – 89.9%
C	700 – 799 points | 70 – 79.9%
D	600 – 699 points | 60- 69.9%
F	0 – 599 points | 0.0 – 59.9%