The final grade for any course is determined by theory grades and lab grades. Theory grades consist of test and quizzes. Lab grades consist of labs, competency-based projects, homework, and any other criteria indicated in the course syllabus. The academic standing of all students is based on the following scale with 4.0 being the maximum grade point possible and 1.7 the minimum passing grade point.
| Numerical Value | Letter Grade | Grade Point |
|---|---|---|
| 94-100 | A | 4.0 |
| 90-93 | A- | 3.7 |
| 87-89 | B+ | 3.3 |
| 84-86 | B | 3.0 |
| 80-83 | B- | 2.7 |
| 77-79 | C+ | 2.3 |
| 74-76 | C | 2.0 |
| 70-73 | C- | 1.7 |
| 0-69 | F | 0.0 |
Theory Grade Guidelines
The student will be issued a theory grade based on the following criteria:
1. Quizzes
Quizzes are based on labs, lecture, and homework and will be given throughout the course with or without advance notice from the instructor. If there are multiple quizzes, the scores of all quizzes will be averaged together to obtain a final quiz grade. The student must receive a cumulative final quiz grade of 70% to pass the course. The final quiz grade will be weighted as determined by the instructor as a portion of the overall final theory grade. Incomplete and/or late quizzes may result in the student receiving a grade of “F” for the course.
2. Testing
Expect at least one test at the end of each subject area that may be oral, practical, and/or written. It is your responsibility to know the material covered in reading assignments, lectures, discussions, video presentations, handouts, laboratory materials and homework. If there are multiple tests in the course, the student must receive a minimum of 70% on each individual final test to pass the course. The final test grade will be weighted as determined by the instructor as a portion of the overall final theory grade. Incomplete and/or late tests may result in the student receiving a grade of “F” for the course. The student is allowed to retake a final test once and can only receive a maximum grade of 70% on all test retakes.
Lab Grade Guidelines
Labs are designed to reinforce material presented in the classroom through lecture or handouts, and to provide the student the opportunity for hands-on, practical experience with the theory presented. The lab grade consists of participation, homework/assignments, competency-based projects, and hands-on practical. These will be graded as a percentage and/or complete/incomplete based on quality, accuracy and completeness as described by the instructor. Each of these categories will be averaged together to obtain a final lab grade which will be weighted as determined by the instructor as a portion of the overall grade.
The student will be issued a lab grade based on the following criteria:
1. Lab (Hands-on Practical’s) and Competency-Based Lab Projects
Lab (Practical) and Competency-Based Lab Projects can be graded as a percentage and/or complete/incomplete. Those scores will be averaged together to obtain a Lab (Practical) and Competency-Based Lab Projects grade which will be weighted as determined by the instructor. In this category the student must receive a cumulative final grade of 70% to pass the course. Lab (Practical) and Competency-Based Lab Projects is to be turned in by the due date assigned by the instructor. Incomplete and/or late lab (hands-on practical’s) and competency-based lab projects
may result in the student receiving a grade of “F” for the course.
2. Participation Grade
This grade will be determined by evaluating the following areas;
- Attendance – Participation in lecture and lab, class attendance, and completing assigned objectives,
- Performance – Utilization of class time, teamwork, and motivation,
- Professionalism – Includes adherence to school policies, and leadership,
- Responsibility – Safety practices, utilization of resources and meeting deadlines,
The student must receive a cumulative grade of 70% in this category to pass the course.
3. Homework/Assignments
Homework/assignments are meant to reinforce labs, lessons, and lectures or to prepare you for industry. Homework can be graded as a percentage and/or complete/incomplete. The student must receive a cumulative final grade of 70% in this category to pass the course. Those scores will be averaged together to obtain a homework/assignments grade which will be weighted as determined by the instructor. Homework is to be turned in by the due date assigned by the instructor. Incomplete and/or late homework/assignments may result in the student receiving a grade of “F” for the course.
Homework/Assignments Standard
It is expected that students will have approximately 7.5 hours of homework each week. The following is an estimate of the time required to complete homework/assignments based on the type of homework activity:
| 10 pages of reading | 1 hour |
| 20 research questions | 1 hour |
| Research Paper (typically 3 pages, single spaced) | 7.5 hours |
| Presentation | 3 hours per 10 minutes spoken material |