Grading Policy:

 

Exam I (15 MCQ)

Date: TBA

Time: TBA

Place: TBA

 

25% (75 points)

Material: Sec. 10.1–12.4

Exam II (15 MCQ)

Date: TBA

Time: TBA

Place: TBA

 

25% (75 points)

Material: Sec. 12.5–14.3

Final Exam (20 MCQ)

Date: TBA

Time: TBA

Place: TBA

33.3% (100 points)

Material: Comprehensive

Online Homework

On Blackboard

6.7% (20 points)

Class Work

Ø  It is based on quizzes, class tests, attendance, or other class activities determined by the instructor.

Ø  The average (out of 30) of the class work of each section has to be in the interval [𝑦 − 1, 𝑦 + 1], where

 

 

10% (30 points)

 

TOTAL

100% (300 points)

 

Letter Grades: The letter grades will follow a grading curve, which depends on the average of all students enrolled in the course.

 

Exam Questions: The questions of the exams are similar to the examples and exercises in the textbook.

 

Cheating in Exams: Cheating or any attempt of cheating by use of illegal activities, techniques and forms of fraud will result in a grade of DN in the course along with reporting the incident to the higher university administration for further action. Cheating in exams includes (but is not restricted to):

 

ØLooking at the papers of other students. ØTalking to other students.

ØUsing mobiles, smart watches, or any other electronic devices.

Other Exam Issues:

 

ØNo student will be allowed to take the exam if he/she does not bring his/her KFUPM ID, or National/Iqama ID, or Driver’s License with him/her to the exam hall.

ØStudents are not allowed to have their mobiles, smart watches, or any electronic device in the exam hall. A violation of this will be considered an attempt of cheating.

ØA student must sit in the seat assigned to him/her. A violation of this will be considered an attempt of cheating.

 

Missing an Exam: In case a student misses an exam (Exam I, Exam II, or the Final Exam) for a legitimate reason (such as medical emergencies), he/she must bring an official excuse from Students Affairs. Otherwise, he/she will get a score of zero in the missed exam.

 

Attendance: Students are expected to attend all lectures and lab classes.

 

ØIf a student misses a class/lab, he/she is responsible for any announcement made in that class/lab.

ØAfter warned twice by the instructor, a DN grade will be awarded to any student who accumulates:

· 9 unexcused absences. (20%)

· 15 excused and unexcused absences. (33%)

 

The Usage of Mobiles in Class: Students are not allowed to use mobiles for any purpose during class time. Students who want to use electronic devices to take notes must get permission from their instructor. Violations of these rules will result in a penalty decided by the instructor.

 

Academic Integrity: All KFUPM policies regarding ethics apply to this course. See the Undergraduate Bulletin on the Registrar’s website.