Grades are determined by the percentage method:
A = a score of 90% or more based on the total of all work assignments and examinations
B = a score between 80% and 89.99%
C = a score between 70% and 79.99%
D = a score between 50% and 69.99%
F = a score less than 50% or evidence of academic dishonesty*
I = incomplete**
* Taking courses over the Internet presents certain problems for both students and instructor. Ideally we should work together in an environment of mutual trust and respect. In such an environment students are honor-bound to adhere to the basic rules of academic honesty (click here for details). Unfortunately this is not a perfect world and the Internet offers opportunities for dishonest students to take advantage of the system. By registering for this course, students automatically promise the instructor that the material they submit over the Internet is their own work. This does not mean that students cannot communicate with each other about their course-work, in fact they are encouraged to do so, but they are expected to write their homework assignments and to take examinations without any help from other people. Violations of this implied promise or any of the rules of academic conduct may result in failure of the work assignment, examination or, in serious cases, of the entire course.
** Due to unforeseen circumstances, students are sometimes unable to complete a course of study on time. Under these circumstances the student can request an Incomplete Grade (I) which has to be made up by a fixed deadline in order to prevent the grade being changed to F. To obtain an I grade, students must make a formal request in writing (e-mail can be used) to the instructor outlining the reason why they are requesting an incomplete and when they plan to complete the course. The completion date is usually within three months of the end of the course but, in unusual circumstances, can be extended as much as one year. It is not possible to extend an I grade for more than one year.