Xavier University of Louisiana
Syllabus for CHEM1010/1010D
Website: [http://www.xula.edu]
Fall 2014 Course Plan - issued August 25-26, 2014
Course Title, Number, and Section: General Chemistry I (All sections of CHEM1010 lectures and
CHEM1010 drills, CHEM1010D)
Each student MUST be enrolled in the lecture AND one of the related drills in order to receive credit for
Chemistry 1010.
IMPORTANT NOTE: In order for a student to repeat a course more than once, there must be written
permission of the student’s departmental advisor or chair and the chair of the department in which the course is
offered.
Chemistry 1010
Lecture
Time
01
8-8:50
02
10-10:50
04
8-9:15
05
10:50-12:05
Drill
Time
01
8-9:50
02
1-2:50
03
3-4:50
04
8-9:50
05
10-11:50
06
1:15-3:05
07
3:15-5:05
08
8-9:50
09
1-2:50
10
3-4:50
11
8-9:50
13
1:15-3:05
14
3:15-5:05
15
8-9:50
16
1-2:50
17
1-2:50
18
3-4:50
General Chemistry Syllabus
Days
MWF
MWF
TR
TR
Days
M
M
M
T
T
T
T
W
W
W
R
R
R
F
F
F
F
Teacher
Adams
Meda
Adams
Privett
Teacher
Lee
Adams
Agwaramgbo
D. Nguyen
Bui
T. Nguyen
Waggoner
Lee
Williams
Wagner
Al-Bassisi
TBA
Young
Craig
Bryant
Thomas
Perkins
Room
Science 105
Science 105
Science 105
Science 105
Room
Science 104
Science 104
Science 104
Science 104
Science 104
Science 104
Science 104
Science 104
Science 104
Science 104
Science 104
Science 104
Science 104
Science 104
Science 104
Science 103
Science 104
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Hours Credit: Three semester hours
Instructors, Office Locations and Phone Extensions:
Office
Locations
Phone Extensions
Email Addresses
Science 344
Extension 5300
mradams@xula.edu
Dr. Lamar Meda
Science 301-A
Extension 5324
lmeda@xula.edu
Dr. Ann Privett
Science 343
Extension 5079
aprivett@xula.edu
Instructors
Dr. Michael Adams
Office Hours: Other times by appointment
Dr. Adams
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
10-12
1-3
12-1
10-11
9:30-12
1:15-2:15
Dr. Meda
Dr. Privett
2-3
9-10:30
Friday
9:30-12
3-4
3:30-5
10-11
Course Description:
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From XU's Catalog: General Chemistry I - An introduction to chemistry with a focus on
atomic structure, bonding, chemical stoichiometry and calculations, states of matter, and
thermochemistry. 1010 has three lectures per week. 1010D is a drill session meeting once
per week. In order for a student to repeat a course more than once, there must be written
permission of the student’s advisor or chair and the chair of the department in which the
course is offered.
Prerequisites: Completion of all developmental Mathematics requirements or eligibility for
MATH1030.
Corequisites: CHEM 1010 and 1010D.
Required Text and Materials: Six items are required for Chemistry 1010. All items except the
calculator and laminated periodic table are available in XU's bookstore. Items required are:
1. Chemistry by Steven S. Zumdahl (D.C. Heath and Co., 1997), 9 th edition (Hybrid).
2. General Chemistry Handbook Volume I for Chemistry 1010 by JW Carmichael,et. al. (Stipes
Publishing, Champaign, IL)
3. Vocabulary for the College-Bound Student by Harold Levine (Amsco School Publications, Inc., 1983),
4th Edition.
4. Sapling Online Homework Access. Details for purchase provided on last page of this syllabus.
5. TI-30xs calculator
6. Laminated periodic table to be used in drill. Details for purchase will be given in lecture.
Course Objectives: Upon completing Chemistry 1010, a student should:
1. Understand the changing nature of science.
2. Have a perspective of the scope of modern chemistry and its implications for society.
3. Display mastery of those concepts of chemistry needed to succeed in upper level chemistry and
chemistry-based courses.
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Course requirements:
General Requirements: You must be registered for both a Chemistry 1010 lecture sequence and
Chemistry 1010D (drill) in order to receive credit in Chemistry 1010. The lecture meets 3 hours/week
in a large section to impart information. Each drill section is scheduled to meet one two-hour period
each week during which time you will be given a short quiz to identify areas of weakness and then
provided individual assistance as you work on those areas in which you are weak. Because of the large
number of students in General Chemistry at Xavier, it is very unlikely that you will have the same
person for lecture that you have for drill. This is okay because the various lecture and drill instructors
meet weekly to plan what is happening in the course. You will not be able to benefit from this
planning, however, unless you attend class. THEREFORE, YOU ARE EXPECTED TO SHOW UP
FOR ALL CLASSES ON TIME AND TO STAY UNTIL THE END OF THE CLASS PERIOD.
Attendance Policy: The university attendance policy for non-degree credit and 1000 level courses
states that absence is considered excessive when the number of absences exceeds twice the number of
times the class meets per week. This means that six absences is the maximum number of absences
allowed for MWF lectures and four absences is the maximum number of absences allowed for TR
lectures. The total number of absences includes days missed for any reason including illness, late
registration, or late enrollment in the course. Excessive absences will result in the grade of FE (failure
because of excessive absence). The university attendance policy is stated in the university catalog.
Drill: Chemistry is difficult for most students because a) it requires a high level of analytical
reasoning, and b) everything you learn depends on things you have learned previously. In an effort to
maximize the number of students who pass the course AND, at the same time, provide a high quality
course, General Chemistry at XU is structured so as to give each student the opportunity to learn the
various topics well as he/she goes along. This is accomplished by organizing lecture and drill so that
material covered in lecture one week is tested and remediated in drill the following week. The material
covered each week in lecture is specified in your General Chemistry Handbook in a series of Study
Guides. Each Study Guide provides a list of learning goals which tell you exactly what you must learn,
a list of activities which you should use to learn the material, and a set of sample
problems(homework). You are expected to study the material in each module and work all
problems before coming to your drill class.
When you arrive at the drill, you will be expected to...
o
o
o
o
o
turn in your homework from the module as you enter the classroom door;
turn in your advisor's card with your homework;
use the first 30-45 minutes of the drill to take a quizzes which are like the sample problems
from your module;
take a short vocabulary quiz on the words indicated on your schedule;
assemble the assigned model (if applicable, see the module) with the members in your
assigned group;
spend the remainder of the two-hour period working a number of problems similar to those you missed on the
quiz. Generally, reinforcement will require that you work all the problems for that question.
Absences: We believe that it is educationally beneficial to give many exams. For details, refer to the
Evaluation section of this course plan and the calendar that accompanies the course plan. However, because so
many tests are given, it is not possible to offer make-ups for drills. Therefore, your lowest drill grade will be
dropped. If death, illness, or a similar serious problem causes you to miss an hour exam, it is possible
that the lecturer will allow you to prorate or make up the exam. You must provide documentation to
your lecturer as soon as you return to class.
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Academic Misconduct: Academic Misconduct includes, but is not limited to
1.using unauthorized materials in completion of an exam, quiz, or assignment;
2 assisting or gaining assistance from an unauthorized source during an exam, quiz, or assignment;
3. providing assistance to another student in a manner not authorized by the instructor;
4. obtaining an examination or assignment in an unauthorized manner;
5. using material from a source without giving proper citation;
6. improperly fabricating or altering data;
7. submitting work to one class that is substantially similar to work submitted for another
class without prior approval from the instructors involved;
8. submitting written work that is not completely one’s own or allowing others to submit one’s work;
9. destroying or altering the work of another student; or
10. committing any other violation of academic integrity as described in course syllabi.
Disciplinary sanctions for academic misconduct include academic censure, academic suspension, dismissal or
expulsion from the University. The full text of the College of Arts and Sciences’ Academic Integrity Policy can
be found at www.xula.edu/cas.
CELL PHONES, IPODS AND OTHER SIMILAR ELECTRONIC DEVICES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE
LECTURE HALL OR DRILL ROOM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS RULE WILL RESULT IN YOUR
REMOVAL FROM THE CLASS ROOM. POSSESSION OF THESE ITEMS IN DRILL WILL RESULT IN A
GRADE OF “0” FOR THE DRILL FOR THAT DAY. THAT “0” WILL NOT BE DROPPED AS YOUR LOWEST
DRILL GRADE AT THE END OF THE SEMESTER.
Students with disabilities: It is the policy of Xavier University of Louisiana to accommodate individuals with
disabilities pursuant to federal law and the University’s commitment to equal educational opportunities. It is
the responsibility of the student to present documentation to the instructor which clearly outlines all necessary
accommodations. Any student requiring accommodations should contact Ms. Sheila August in St. Joseph
Academic/Health Center (Building 13) Room 202. After the student has received his/her accommodation form,
he/she should meet with the instructor to discuss the provisions of those accommodations as soon as possible.
The accommodations will begin the date the form is received by the instructor.
Evaluation:
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Grading: Final course grades will be assigned in Chemistry 1010 and 1020, on a "10-point" scale--that
is, 90% = A, 80% = B, 70% = C, and 60% = D.
Midterm Grade: Calculated using grade on first exam and scores on first five drills.
For exact point breakdown, see the gradesheet accompanying this syllabus. You can earn points as
follows:
o Weekly Drills: 20 points for each drill quiz (Note: Some part of the points lost on a drill quiz
can be "earned back" by working designated problems for which you receive 1/2 credit.)
o 1 point for each Homework Assignment
o 5 points for each Vocabulary Quiz
o 1 point each time you turn in your Adviser's card
o 1 point each time there is a model to assemble
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Skills Points: One point for each Skills Module Homework and 10 points for each quiz.

Lecture Points: Unannounced quizzes and take home assignments will be given in lecture. Points
earned on these assignments will be prorated to a maximum of "20" before assigning final grades.
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On-line Homework: There will be an on-line homework assignment for each module. The lowest
score will be dropped at the end of the semester. Points will be prorated to a maximum of “50” points
before assigning final grades.
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Evaluation continued:
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Hour Exams: 100 points each for the 3 Hour Exams to test material as shown:
Exam

Material covered on exam
Date exam will be given
Hour Exam 1 (Chem 1010) Modules 1, 2, and 3
Tuesday, September 23 &
Wednesday, September 24
Hour Exam 2 (Chem 1010) Modules 4, 5, and 6
Wednesday, October 22 &
Thursday, October 23
Hour Exam 3 (Chem 1010) Modules 7A, 7B, and 8A
Monday, November 17 &
Tuesday, November 18
Final Exams:
o The final in Chemistry 1010 will be comprehensive in nature and will be worth 200 points.
The final exams in Chemistry 1010 are scheduled as follows:
o
Section
Date & Time Final will be given
Final for Chemistry 1010.01
Wednesday, December 10, 10:30-12:30
Final for Chemistry 1010.02
Wednesday, December 10, 8:00-10:00
Final for Chemistry 1010.04
Monday, December 8, 8:00-10:00
Final for Chemistry 1010.05
Thursday, December 11, 10:30-12:30
Note: If you have any questions about any grade you receive on any activity, you must
talk to your lecturer about the matter within 2 weeks of the date the grade is assigned.
Course Outline: The following is a list of the materials to be covered in Chemistry 1010. The Vocabulary
and Skills assignments (if any) are to be completed at the same time as the corresponding
chemistry module. A calendar indicating when each is due follows.
0
Introductions
Vocabulary (in 4th
edition Vocabulary
book)
None
1
Basic Concepts
None
2
Atoms, Molecules, &
Ions
V102 (pp. 24-45)
3
Stoichiometry I
V103 (pp. 46-57)
Stoichiometry II
Thermochemistry I
Gases
Structure of the Atom
The Periodic Table
Bonding I
Geometry of Molecules
Bonding II
Liquids and Solids
V104 (pp. 58-69)
V105 (pp. 69-79)
V106 (pp. 80-91)
V107 (pp. 92-106)
V108 (pp. 107-122)
V109 (pp. 122-145)
V110 (pp. 146-159)
V111 (pp. 160-176)
None
Module (in Handbook I)
4
6
5
7A
7B
8A
8B
9
10
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Skills (in
Handbook)
None
Algebra (NOTE:
quiz on-line)
Nomenclature
Definitions
(homework only)
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
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NOTE: In the event that classes are cancelled due to a hurricane evacuation,
assignments and other course materials will be posted on Blackboard. Students
should access the Blackboard site as soon as possible following the evacuation .
Monday
25
Dr: Zero
Lec: 1
Tuesday
26
Dr:
Zero
Lec: 1
August, 2014
Wednesday
27 Last day to
add/change
Dr: Zero
Lec: 1
Tuesday
2 MODULE 0
due in lecture
Dr: 1+ALG
Lec: 2
September, 2014
Wednesday
3 MODULE 0
due in lecture
Dr: 1+ALG
Lec: 2
8
Dr: 1+ALG
Lec: 2
9
Dr: 2+NOMEN+
V102
Lec: 3
15
Dr: 2+NOMEN+
V102
Lec: 3
Monday
1
LABOR DAY
HOLIDAY
Thursday
28
Dr: Zero
Lec: 1
Thursday
Friday
29
Dr: Zero
Lec: 1
Friday
4
Dr: 1+ALG
Lec: 2
5
Dr: 1+ALG
Lec: 2
10
Dr: 2+NOMEN+
V102
Lec: 3
11
Dr: 2+NOMEN+
V102
Lec: 3
12
Dr: 2+NOMEN+
V102
Lec: 3
16
Dr: 3+DEF HW+
V103
Lec: 4
17
Dr: 3+DEF HW+
V103
Lec: 4
18
Dr: 3+DEF HW+
V103
Lec: 4
19
Dr: 3+DEF HW+
V103
Lec: 4
22
Dr: 3+DEF HW+
V103
Lec: 4
23
Dr: Mandatory
Review
Lec: HR 1
24
Dr: Mandatory
Review
Lec: HR1
25
Dr: Mandatory
Review
Lec: 6
26
Dr: Mandatory
Review
Lec: 6
29
Dr:
4+V104
Lec: 6
30
Dr:
4+V104
Lec: 6
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Monday
Tuesday
October, 2014
Wednesday
1
Dr: 4+V104
Lec: 6
2
Dr: 4+V104
Lec: 5
3
Dr: 4+V104
Lec: 5
Thursday
Friday
6
Dr: 6+V105
Lec: 5
7 Founder's
Day
Dr: 6+V105
Lec: 5
8
Dr: 6+V105
Lec: 5
9
Dr: 6+V105
Lec: 7A
10
Dr: 6+V105
Lec: 7A
13
FALL BREAK
(Contingent
on hurricane
evacuations)
14
FALL BREAK
(Contingent
on hurricane
evacuations)
15
Dr: 5+V106
Lec: 7A
16
Dr: 5+V106
Lec: 7A
17
Dr: 5+V106
Lec: 7A
20
Dr: 5+V106
Lec: 7B
21 Midterm
Grades Due
Dr: 5+V106
Lec: 7B
22
Dr: Mandatory
Review
Lec: HR2
23
Dr: Mandatory
Review
Lec: HR2
24
Dr: Mandatory
Review
Lec: 7B
27
Dr: 7A+V107
Lec: 7B
28
Dr: 7A+V107
Lec: 7B
29
Dr: 7A+V107
Lec: 8A
30
Dr: 7A+V107
Lec: 8A
31 Last day
to drop a
course w/a
“W”
Dr: 7A+V107
Lec: 8A
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November, 2014
Wednesday
Monday
Tuesday
Thursday
Friday
3 Pre-reg for
Spring
Dr: 7B+V108
Lec: 8A
4 Pre-reg for
Spring
Dr: 7B+V108
Lec: 8A
5 Pre-reg for
Spring
Dr: 7B+V108
Lec: 8B
6 Pre-reg for
Spring
Dr: 7B+V108
Lec: 8B
7 Pre-reg for
Spring
Dr: 7B+V108
Lec: 8B
10
Dr: 8A+V109
Lec: 8B
11
Dr: 8A+V109
Lec: 8B
12
Dr: 8A+V109
Lec: 9
13
Dr: 8A+V109
Lec: 9
14
Dr: 8A+V109
Lec: 9
17
Dr: Mandatory
Review
Lec: HR3
18
Dr: Mandatory
Review
Lec: HR3
19
Dr: 8B+V110
Lec: 9
20
Dr: 8B+V110
Lec: 9
21 Last day to
withdraw
from the
University
Dr: 8B+V110
Lec: 10
24
Dr: 8B+V110
Lec: 10
25
Dr: 8B+V110
Lec: 10
26
Thanksgiving
Holiday
27
Thanksgiving
Holiday
28
Thanksgiving
Holiday
December, 2014
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
1
Dr: 9+V111
Lec: 10
2
Dr: 9+V111
Lec: 10
3
Dr: 9+V111
Lec: Review
4
Dr: 9+V111
Lec: Module 10
Quiz
5 Last class
day
Dr: 9+V111
Lec: Mod 10
Quiz
8 Finals Begin
CHEM1010.04
8:00-10:00
9
10
CHEM1010.02
8:00-10:00
CHEM1010.01
10:30-12:30
11
CHEM1010.05
10:30-12:30
12 Finals End
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GENERAL CHEMISTRY TUTORING CENTER
NCF ACADEMIC SCIENCE COMPLEX
ROOM 108L
(To the right inside the entrance to the Premed Office)
Hours: Monday-Thursday 9-5, Friday 9-3, and Saturday 10-2
Mission:
The mission of the Chemistry Resource Center (CRC) at Xavier University of Louisiana is to
provide academic support to all students enrolled in chemistry courses at Xavier University
of Louisiana. Through a variety of peer-to-peer tutoring techniques, students in General
Chemistry are given academic assistance, addressing their individual needs in a constructive
environment. A part of our mission is to work closely with our faculty, as well as all other
offices that provide student academic services.
Our Goal:
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To empower Xavier students with the skills to become confident, effective, and
independent, science learners.
To work in a partnership with the Xavier expert faculty to identify and assist those
Xavier students with academic needs.
To assist all Xavier students in improving their learning capabilities.
To offer an individualized learning program for each Xavier student in a way that
fosters self-confidence, high personal achievement, and intellectual independence that
will last a lifetime.
Staffed by:
A director with a M.S. in Chemistry (Mr. Wayne Brown)
"Peer Counselors" (Upper-level XU students) who earned good grades in
General Chemistry and have demonstrated the ability to communicate with
others.
What the Center IS:
 A place to get help in General Chemistry
 A place to get answers to specific questions regarding your notes, text, or handbook
 A place where you can work together with others in your class
What the Center IS NOT:
 A replacement for lecture
 A lounge (no food or drink allowed)
 A place where someone will work your homework for you. They will show you how
to do ONE or find you an example. YOU have to do the work so YOU are prepared
for quizzes and exams.

A place to get help if you haven't done any advanced work. That is, you should come
with specific questions, not "I don't understand chemistry."
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Instructions for Sapling On-Line Homework
Fall, 2014
1.
If you are NOT a first time user, then use your existing account.
2.
If you are a first time user, then you can either buy a card in the bookstore or pay
$38.00 by credit card when you go to the website listed in #4. It is $57.00 if you
wish to purchase access to both semesters (CHEM1010 and CHEM1020).
3.
If you are taking the course for the second time then you need to send an e-mail to
support@saplinglearning.com which includes this information. You will not have to
pay again for this semester. DON’T WAIT! DO THIS ASAP!!
4. Go to http://www.saplinglearning.com
5. Click "Create an account". Supply the requested information and click "Create my
account". NOTE: You MUST use your full name and your Xavier e-mail if you wish
to receive credit for your Sapling homework. Check your email (and spam inbox) for a
message from Sapling Learning and click on the link provided in that email to confirm
your account.
6. Find your course in the expandable list (sorted by subject, term, and instructor) and
click the title link. BE SURE TO SELECT YOUR CORRECT INSTRUCTOR AND
SECTION.
Once you have registered and enrolled, you can log in at any time to complete or review your
homework assignments.
During sign up - and throughout the term - if you have any technical problems or grading
issues, send an email to support@saplinglearning.com explaining the issue. The Sapling
support team is almost always more able (and more quick) to resolve issues than your
instructor.
REMINDERS:
1. The date that each assignment becomes available and the due date for each assignment will
be displayed once you log into the course. You will not be allowed to complete any problems
for a particular assignment after the due date and time! NO EXCEPTIONS!
2. You can try each problem as many times as you wish, but there is a
10% penalty on any particular problem each time you enter an incorrect answer.
IMPORTANT NOTE: You will only have one try for the questions on the Algebra
Skills Quiz.
3. Be sure to start with the “Practice Assignment/Tutorial” if you are a first time user. It will
help you avoid errors in entering answers for graded problems. You will also receive a bonus
point for completing it by WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3rd AT 11:55 P.M.
4. Sapling Homework is worth 6% of your grade in this course.
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Chemistry 1010 Grade Sheet
Fall, 2014
Instructions: This sheet allows you to calculate both your grade for the day and your
current (cumulative) grade in Chemistry 1010 as you complete each drill or hour exam. You
should record your grades on this sheet as you earn them and record the totals for the day on
your Adviser’s Card.
Activity
Quiz
Home
Work
Adviser
Card
Vocab
Model
Skills
Your
Points
Today/
Max
Points
Today
Your% Your
Points Letter
Today Grade
Today
Your
Points
Cum/Max
Possible
Cum
Points
Your
%
Cum
Points
Module 0
/20
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
/ 20
/ 20
/20
/1
/1
NA
NA
NA
/ 22
/ 42
NA
/1
NA
NA
NA
/10
/ 11
/ 53
/20
/1
/1
/5
NA
NA
/ 27
/ 80
NA
/1
NA
NA
NA
/10
/11
/ 91
/20
/1
/1
/5
NA
NA
/ 27
/ 118
NA
/1
NA
NA
NA
NA
/1
/ 119
/100
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
/ 100
/ 219
/20
/1
/1
/5
NA
NA
/ 27
/ 246
/20
/1
/1
/5
NA
NA
/ 27
/ 273
/20
/1
/1
/5
/1
NA
/ 28
/ 301
/100
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
/ 100
/ 401
/20
/1
/1
/5
/1
NA
/ 28
/ 429
/20
/1
/1
/5
/1
NA
/ 28
/ 457
/20
/1
/1
/5
/1
NA
/ 28
/ 485
/100
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
/ 100
/ 585
/20
/1
/1
/5
/1
NA
/ 28
/ 613
/20
/1
/1
/5
/1
NA
/ 28
/ 641
/20
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
/ 20
/ 661
/ 20
/ 681
/ 50
/ 731
/ 200
/ 931
Module 1
Algebra
Module 2
Nomenclature
Module 3
Definitions
Homework
Exam 1
Module 4
Module 6
Module 5
Exam 2
Module 7A
Module 7B
Module 8A
Exam 3
Module 8B
Module 9
Module 10
Lecture
Points*
On-line*
Homework
Final Exam
/200
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Grade Scale for all activities: ≥90 = A, 80-89.9999=B, 70-79.9999=C, 60-69.9999=D
*Lecture points and on-line homework points are distributed as the semester proceeds by
your lecturer, but are not summed up until the end of the semester. There will be a maximum
of 20 points for lecture points and 50 points for on-line homework points.
REMINDER: If you have any questions about any grade you receive on any activity, you
must talk to your lecturer about the matter within 2 weeks of the date the grade is assigned.
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Your
Cum
Letter
Grade
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