EXAMS (90% of final grade)

• Four quarterly exams, 60 points each (240 points in total)
• Optional fifth test (final exam period), 60 points

 

Tests will be comprised entirely of objective questions (i.e., multiple choice, true-false, matching concepts/names to definitions). Material to be tested will come from both lectures and textbook readings. These exams are not cumulative -- they will cover only the material for the just-preceding quarter of the course.

 

A 5th, optional exam will be given during the scheduled final exam period. Note that this test will be cumulative, to cover the material of the entire semester. This is to keep the optional fifth test fair and equitable, since it serves the following two important purposes:

• It is the only "make up" opportunity for missing any quarterly exam.
• Alternatively, you can take it to replace your lowest grade from the four quarterly tests.

The only permissible excuses for missing a quarterly exam are serious illness (i.e, doctor's note) or family emergency (e.g., death in the family); must be requested by exam time.