MasteringPhysics homework assignments:       15%
Problem Sets     homework assignments:       15%
Workshop attendance:                          5%
Midterm Exams:                               35%
Final Exam                     				30%

Please notice that 2/3 of the final grade is based on credits you can earn only during the semester. You cannot pass this course just by scoring high on the final exam.

The following grading scale will be used:

   Your score (%)  Letter grade

   93-               A
   90-93             A-
   87-90             B+
   83-87             B
   80-83             B-
   75-80             C+
   70-75             C
   60-70             C-
   50-60             D
    0-50             F

If an average cumulative class score drops below 81.5% (mid range of B-), the cumulative numerical scores of all students will be scaled up to restore the average class grade to B-. Only cumulative scores will be curved in this way. Individual exam scores will not be curved, but the exam score distributions will be posted. Compare yourself to the class average to find out how well you did.

Absence Policy:

In general late homework will not be accepted, and missed lectures, workshops and exams cannot be made up. Since we drop two lowest written homework scores, four on-line assignment sets (equivalent of 2 weeks of on-line homework), one midterm exam score, and we excuse two missed workshops, medical and family emergencies should not affect your grade. Do not skip exams, workshops and homework assignments early in the semester - save the drop policy for real emergencies which may come later. No accommodation will be made if you get sick, but skipped other classes or assignments. Contact Prof. Artuso immediately if you get sick for extended periods of time. The final exam cannot be missed.