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Grades
General Policy
The course have two equally important components: practical (assignments) and theoretical (test/quizes/exam). You have to have satisfying results (>25% of possible points) in both to pass the course.
If above requirement is satisfied conversion from numeric to letter grade is applied to the overall mark in accordance with the following departmental standard:
F | E | D | D+ | C | C+ | B | B+ | A | A+ |
<40 | >40 | >50 | >55 | >60 | >65 | >70 | >75 | >80 | >90 |
Weights
The weight distribution of the course components is as follows:
- 50% - Assignments (5 assignments weighted 10%, 10%, 10%, 10%, 10%)
- 15% - Quizzes (5*3%)
- 15% - Midterm
- 20% - Final Exam
Your Marks
You can view your marks here.
You can also use the The unix command /cs/fac/bin/courseInfo 3311 [2012-13 S]
How to calculate final grade
total = ∑(a1..a5) + ∑(q1..q5) + Midterm + Final
The total will be converted then using the standard scale to final letter grade
Late Work
Please submit your work on time! Late reports receive a mark of 0!
Missed Quizes / Test
- In case you miss the quiz or mid-term because of a sickness (note from your Physician/Doctor is required) the weight of the missed component is added to the final test. Otherwise you receive mark of 0 points for mid-term.
- If you miss the final exam there is special procedure to follow. Details are published by the Registrar Office here.
NOTE: It is risky to put to much weight on the final examination so you are encouraged to take care of your health.