• Grading Policy  

    Tests - 40%

       
        - Tests will be based on the chapter(s) recently covered. They will be announced at
           least 3-4 days.

     
    Quizzes/ Labs - 30%
     
         - Quizzes will be based on the material recently covered in class. Most quizzes will be
            announced in advance – there may be an occasional open-book “pop” quiz. Labs will
            be conducted in class. Students will be allowed sufficient time to complete lab
            procedures.


    Homework – 20%
     
          - Homework will be assigned to re-enforce the lessons the students are being taught.


    Participation – 10%
         
          - Participation grade will be based on a students coming to class prepared, degree of
            effort put forth in class, the amount of active involvement in classroom discussion
            and group activities.