Grades and Exams

Your grade in this course will be based on your performance in three examinations, two one-hour exams and a cumulative final exam. Each of these exams will account for approximately one third of your total grade. We reserve the right to modify 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 essay 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 make an appointment with Prof. Franz to review their papers for a limited time period (days) after each exam. 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.

Office Hours

Prof. Franz: Wednesday, 5-6 p.m. or special arrangement, Room 209 New Ingersoll

Email

Prof. Franz: dfranz@brooklyn.cuny.edu