Course grades will be based on the following:
graded video quizzes (25%);
written quizzes and course surveys (25%);
discussion forum posts and peer responses (30%);
midterm project (10%); and
final project (10%).
Initial post to the weekly discussion are due.
Peer replies to the weekly discussion are due. Graded video quizzes and written content quizzes are due.
All assignments have due dates. These dates are listed in the Calendar and in the Syllabus Course Summary. The goal for due dates is to help you manage your time to complete coursework, and to help me manage my time to provide meaningful feedback.
In a perfect world, we will all meet every due date and deadline for school, work, and life, but we know that this is not the case.
Video and Written Quizzes: There is a built-in 48-hour "grace period" whereby credit will be deducted by 15% per day after the deadline. This will encourage you to get things in on time but also provide an incentive to still complete the assignment even if something comes up at the last minute.
Projects: There is a built-in 6-hour "grace period" whereby you will still receive full credit for submitting a late project. If you need an extension beyond that, you will need to contact me within 24 hours of the original exam deadline. Barring the most serious extenuating circumstances, no exams can be accepted beyond the "grace period."
Discussions are an exception to even that flexibility. It is not in the best interest of the class to accept late discussion posts or replies. It throws off the rhythm of the class and causes confusion if a student submits an initial post after the original deadline. With this in mind, please prioritize discussion board assignments as I will not be able to accept late postings or replies.
Letter grades are assigned as follows. The interpretation of each grade, with its value in grade points per semester unit, can be found in the Pierce College General Catalog. Borderline grades are considered on an individual basis.
A (>90%)
B (80-89%)
C (70-79%)
D (60-69%)
F (<60%).