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Grades and Exams Your grade will be based on your performance in three
examinations, two 1-hour exams (each of which contribute 25% and 35%
respectively) and a cumulative final exam (40%.)
However, we reserve the right to change these proportions. Exam grades
may be curved. Exams generally include both multiple choice and short
answer questions. There is no
provision to improve grades by doing extra work, a project, or by writing a
paper, so please don’t ask. Laptop computers, I-Pads or any smart phone-type devices
are not permitted during exams. Course Grades and Numerical Equivalencies For biology majors, a passing grade is C-, which is
given when a student’s numerical course total is in the range of 70-72. 73-76 = C; 77-79 = C+. The ‘B’ range is 80-89; the ‘A’ range is 90-100. Numerical grades <70 will receive an
F. A grade in the D range can be given
to non-majors with class numerical totals > 59 ,
but non-majors should speak to Prof. Franz about this prior to the final exam. Your grade in this course will be based on your
performance in three examinations, two one-hour exams and a cumulative final
exam. The final exam may count up to one half of your course grade. However,
we reserve the right to change these proportions. You should not assume that grades in this
course will be curved, although we reserve the right to make some adjustments
if appropriate. Exams generally
include both multiple choice and short answer questions. Laptop computers, I-Pads or any smartphone-type devices
are not permitted during exams. Exam Grade
Challenges Examination papers are not returned. Students may
review their papers in Prof. Franz’s office during regular office hours for 2
weeks after each exam. After two weeks, exams will not be made available for
student review. Final exams are not
available for review. Cheating Honesty and integrity are important issues in science.
Students who cheat on exams will fail the course. Missed
Exams No makeup lecture exams will be given except in unusual
circumstances. In the event of documented serious illness or
hospitalization - a student may be permitted to miss one of the two hour
exams, in which case the final grade will be based on two rather than three
exams. Students who miss an exam for any reason must discuss the reason for
their absence and provide convincing documentation in a timely fashion
(within one week.) The college calendar recognizes a number of religious
holidays. Students will not be excused on religious grounds from taking exams
on regularly scheduled class days. Students who fail to take an exam, and do
not have a valid, documented reason for the absence, may receive a zero grade
for that exam. Attendance Attendance is required.
Unexplained absence from lectures may affect your final grade. Office
Hours Prof. Franz: Wednesday, 5-6 p.m. or special arrangement,
Room 209 New Ingersoll Email Prof. Franz: dfranz@brooklyn.cuny.edu Students are welcome to contact me as this address |
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