Tests
Five tests are each worth 15
percent of your final grade. These tests together account for 75 percent of the final grade
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for Test Format and Study Guides
Test Dates: |
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Test 1 |
September 9 |
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Test 2 |
September 30 |
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Test 3 |
October 16 |
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Test 4 |
November 6 |
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Test 5 |
December 2 |
Make Ups
The makeup exams are essentially the same as the primary test,
however, they are not the same test as the primary test. You have to give me advanced
notice (usually 48 hours) before taking a makeup.
Reaction Papers
Students will write four reaction papers. The
reaction papers are due according to the following schedule.
Reaction Paper Due Dates: |
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Reaction Paper # 1 |
September 4 |
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Reaction Paper # 2 |
October
2 |
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Reaction Paper # 3 |
October
30 |
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Reaction Paper # 4 |
November
25 |
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Students receive grades equal to 3.75
percent of their final grade for each reaction paper for a total of 15 percent. Students who don’t write
reaction papers receive a zero.
Final -- Concepts Test
The Final Exam tests
knowledge of key concepts learned in the course. The Final is worth 10 percent of your grade.
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For the Final (Concepts Test)
The
Final: Concepts Test |
The
T-R 11 AM class's final is @ 10:45 AM, Thur, Dec 4th |
In
Order to Successfully Complete
the Course, Students Must:
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Take All Five Tests |
(75%) |
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Take the Final (Concepts Test) |
(10%) |
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Complete Four Reaction Papers |
(15%) |
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Attendance Policy
I encourage students to attend all class sessions. I may drop
students with excessive absences. Absences do not relieve students from the responsibility
for missed assignments and exams. Students must take the initiative in arranging with
their instructor to make up missed work.
Students have the opportunity to earn extra credit points through
class attendance. Students can earn up to 4 points that will be added to their final
average. Essentially, students earn 0.143 points (approximately) for each day they
attend class. Minority Studies meets 28 days. The extra credit points are
determined by multiplying the number of days the student is present in class by 0.143.
For example:
Perfect attendance: 28 x 0.143 = 4.004 extra points
20 days present: 20 x 0.143 = 2.860
extra points
10 days present: 10 x 0.143 = 1.430
extra points
Late Policy
I will not give students a hard time if they are late for class.
Note, however, that if I take attendance, I will do so at the beginning of the class. If a
student misses roll call, I count them as absent.
Drop Policy
Students should make every effort to keep up with the class
schedule. I tend to drop students who fall two or more assignments behind (An assignment
can be any combination of tests and group project reports). If a student misses several
assignments, they should contact me immediately. Warning!!
Do not assume that I will drop you!!!. If the student does not plan to
complete the course, the student should drop the course as quickly as possible.
The student has the ultimate responsibility to ensure that an official
withdrawal/drop slip is completed, submitted to the Registrar’s Office, and
processed.
Drop Deadline |
November
24 |
Record Keeping
Please save copies of all quizzes, papers, projects, correspondence,
and other assignments. This is especially important when contesting grades. In
the absence of your papers, the instructor's records will be considered correct.
Disclaimer for Disabilities
Students requesting disability accommodations or information should
contact the Office of Special Services in the Harvin Center, Room # 188 or call 698-1298.
Grades
I compute the final grade as follows:
| POINTS |
LETTER GRADE |
| 90 to 100 |
A |
| 80 to 89 |
B |
| 70 to 79 |
C |
| 60 to 69 |
D |
| 59 and below |
F |
DO NOT
CALL THE OFFICE FOR YOUR GRADE!
I will not give any information regarding
grades over the telephone. Please do not call the office or my home. |
