CIT111 Information Systems with Programming  - Ed Weihrauch [home]

Grading Policies for Exams and Homework

Final Course Grade

A (100%-90%)
B (89%-80%)
C (79%-70%)
D (69%-60%)
F (59%-0%)

There are no "Incomplete" final grades given unless there are exceptional conditions communicated and agreed to by the instructor prior to the final exam.

Exams (44% of the final course grade)

• There are two exams, a  Mid Term and a Final. Each exam is 160 points and is  22% of your final course grade . Exams consist of multiple-choice questions, and program explanation/completion questions. The multiple choice questions test your knowledge of  terminology and concepts. The program explanation/completion questions test your ability to apply what you learned in the homework assignments.
• Exams are to be taken at a CCAC Learning Center or other approved facility. A list of locations and contact information is provided in the Distant Learning Student Handbook available through the Distance Learning information on the CCAC Web site. Please follow the instructions concerning contacting the center prior to the exam, and bringing a photo ID when you take an exam.
• Exams must be taken sometime during the indicated week(s), otherwise they will receive a zero.  Exceptional conditions must be communicated and agreed to by the instructor prior to the end of the scheduled exam period.
• Each exam is preceded by an on-line chat session to help answer any questions that you have. Students are encouraged to participate in these chat sessions or view the archives. Use the "Communications" navigation button. See the schedule for chat session dates and time.

Homework Assignments (41% of the final course grade)

• There are ten homework assignments. Most assignments will have multiple components and are assigned 30 points each. Assign 0  + Assign 1 count as one and are 30 points for both. 
• Each assignment is 4.1% off your final course grade.
• Refer to "Homework Policy" appearing in Course Information for general information regarding homework assignments and grading.
• Due dates for assignments:- see Course Schedule and check it frequently.  There may be an adjustment to a previously posted date. 

Quizzes  (15% of the final course grade)

• There are 8 on-line quizzes typically composed of 15 multiple choice questions, counting 15 points each.  These are password protected and you will  typically be given a maximum time period such as 20-30 minutes to finish. 
• The lowest quiz grade is dropped from the final course grade. Each of the remaining 7 quiz grades is 2.1% off your final course grade.
• You will get immediate feedback after you complete a quiz.
• Due dates for Quizzes- see Course Schedule and check it frequently.  There may be an adjustment to a previously posted date. 

Optional Extra Credit

• There may be an opportunity for extra credit bonus points as the semester progresses.  Bonus means in addition to regular work and may not be used to replace missing or incomplete assignments.   These provide an opportunity to earn additional points above what is listed above.