How is your grade calculated?

Your grade for this course is determined by your performance on
  • quizzes & test (50 %)
  • test #3 (25 %)
  • diet analysis assignment (25 %)
Quizzes/Tests
There are 4 (25 pt) quizzes that = 1 test & tests #1 & #2 that = 100 pts each

(the lowest score on either the total of all 4 quizzes or 1 test (#1 or #2) will be dropped)

(no makeup quizzes/tests given)

200 pts
Test #3 100 pts
(Total 300 pts)
Assignment
Dietary Analysis 100 pts
(Part I - Intake record
10 pts)
(Part II - Computer printout
10 pts)
(Part III - Questions/answers
80 pts)
Extra Credit
There will be opportunities to earn ~15 additional points by means of various in-class/out-of-class activities (e.g. class activities, homework, etc). Some quizzes and all tests also include opportunities for extra credit.
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i<Clickers (Personal Response System)
Max. pts. possible
Points earned through class participation using clickers can be substituted for the lowest quiz score.
25 pts
Class Attendance
Regular class attendance is expected.

Students should report (by email or phone) absences due to minor, short-term illnesses before the affected class, if possible.

See University Attendance Policies for other absences.

Grade % Grade %
A 93 -100 C 73 - 76.9
A- 90 - 92.9 C- 70 - 72.9
B+ 87 - 89.9 D+ 67 - 69.9
B 83 - 86.9 D 63 - 66.9
B- 80 - 82.9 D- 60 - 62.9
C+ 77 - 79.9 F <60
Penalty Box
Late assignments will automatically receive the next lower grade (e,g, B+ becomes a B)