Grading
The grading scheme and schedule for the course is as follows.Deliverable | Weight | Due | Note |
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Proposal | 5% | Monday Nov 14 2016 9am | Via OnQ |
First class session | Monday Jan 9 2017 9:30-11:30 am | sole in-class session | |
Report | 25% | Saturday Apr 15 2017, 9am (week 12) | Via OnQ, 2 day grace period |
Work | 50% | Saturday Apr 15 2017, 9am (week 12) | Via OnQ, 2-day grace period |
Presentation | 20% | Creative Computing Day
Thurday Apr 6 2017 (week 12) | Biosciences Atrium |
Each deliverable will be letter-graded, converted to percentages according to the following table, modified by any appropriate penalties, combined according to the weights given above, and the final total converted to letter grades according to the University's standard table:
Numeric Range | Letter | Number | Description |
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90-100 | A+ | 93 | Exceptional. Indicates exceptional performance that exceeds the highest standards. The course content has been mastered, the ability to apply the material in new ways has been demonstrated, and an understanding of the wider context is evident, all to an exceptional degree. |
85-89 | A | 87 | Outstanding. Indicates outstanding performance that meets the highest standards. The course content has been mastered, the ability to apply the material in new ways has been demonstrated, and an understanding of the wider context is evident. |
80-84 | A- | 82 | Excellent. Indicates excellent performance that meets very high standards. Mastery of the course material and ability to apply the material in new ways have been demonstrated. |
77-79 | B+ | 78 | Very Good. Indicates very good performance that meets high standards. The course content has been mastered, with a comprehensive understanding of concepts and techniques. |
73-76 | B | 75 | Good. Indicates good comprehension of the course material. The expectations set for the course have been met. |
70-72 | B- | 72 | Reasonably Good. Indicates reasonably good comprehension of the course material. Most expectations set for the course have been met. |
67-69 | C+ | 68 | Acceptable. Indicates an acceptable comprehension of the course material, meeting and in some cases exceeding basic standards. |
63-66 | C | 65 | Minimally Acceptable (Honours). Indicates a generally acceptable comprehension of the course material, meeting basic standards. |
60-62 | C- | 62 | Minimally Acceptable (General). Indicates a minimally acceptable comprehension of the course material while falling short of basic standards in some areas. |
57-59 | D+ | 58 | Unsatisfactory Pass. Comprehension of the course material was unsatisfactory, but sufficient for credit to be granted. |
53-56 | D | 55 | |
50-52 | D- | 52 | |
49 and below | F | 0 | Failure. Indicates that the minimum standards have not been met. Credit has not been granted. |
Questions? Contact the course coordinator.
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