Grading

12 blog entries (25 points each)
1 project proposal (50 points)
1 midterm presentation (50 points)
1 final project (400 points)
1 final paper (100 points)
Class participation (100 points)
(1000 total points for the course)
Discussion participation, Oncourse chat sessions, active communication with other class members outside of class, and assignment critique comments will all be considered when it comes time to assign a final grade for this course. Other exercises or assignments might be added as the semester progresses but ample notice will be given in that situation. Extra credit options may be given.

Grading scale:
A+ = 98 – 100%
A = 94 – 97%
A- = 90 – 93%
B+ = 87 – 89%
B = 84 – 86%
B- = 80 – 83%
C+ = 77- 79%
C = 74 – 76%
C- = 70 – 73%
D+ = 67 – 69%
D = 64 – 66%
D- = 60 – 63%
F = 59%

Grades can be discussed, but the instructor has final say in all grading disputes.