Grades

Your grade for the course will be determined by a combination of factors weighted as indicated below. The grading scale will be fixed as shown. The grades on exams will be curved, but the grades on homework and laboratories will not. A good grade is something to be earned through hard work and dedication, and showing mastery of the material.

The minimum passing grade is a final total of 60.0%, including a laboratory grade of at least 60.0% as well. Failing laboratory grades are unacceptable. If you fail the laboratory, you fail the course as well.

Attendance is required. Excessive absences (25% or more) will result in failure of the course. This is general Baylor policy. All absences count, excused or not.

You may view your grades on the Blackboard system. Homework grades can be viewed while logged into the CAPA system.

Hour Exams	40%		90.0 - 100.0	A
Comprehensive Final	20%		86.0 - 89.9	B+
Homework	20%		80.0 - 85.9	B
Laboratory*	20%		76.0 - 79.9	C+
100%			70.0 - 75.9	C
* Must have passing laboratory grade.			60.0 - 69.9	D