Syllabus - Grades, Assignments, Quizzes and Exams

Dr. Beyer declaring Mission AccomplishedGrades, Assignments, Quizzes and Exams

 Grading Scale

The grading scale is designed to encompass all aspects of the class. Simply doing well on the exams does not guarantee a good or passing grade in the course. Grades will be based on the following:

 

Weighted Category

Project Activities: 20%

Skills Review: 30%

Exams and Quizzes: 30%

Critical Thinking Discussions: 20%

Class Grade

90-100: A
80-89: B
70-79: C
60-69: D
Below 60: F

Assignments

This course is designed around Microsoft Excel 2016. It is possible to successfully complete this course using a different version of MS Excel (2007, 2010, or 2013), however, you are responsible for the differences in the software and may not use it as an excuse for missing, incomplete, or inaccurate work. Students are expected to complete all assigned projects in a responsible and timely fashion. If you do not have MS Excel 2016, then you should plan on either purchasing the software (AVC students qualify for major software discounts; visit http://avconline.avc.edu/resources.html) or using the computer labs on campus. If you need to use the computer labs on campus, you will be required to show your AVC student ID card.

You are NOT required to purchase any software for this course. All software necessary to support this course is available in the AVC computer labs. All assignments and projects are due at the specified time and date listed in the online classroom. The official time stamp on all emails will be the one listed on the teacher's computer. Your computer time and the teacher's computer time may not match, so, do not take a chance by waiting until the last minute to submit homework. Any work submitted past the due date will receive a maximum of 50% credit and will only be accepted up to one week after the due date, with the exception of discussion postings; there is no credit for late discussion postings. No late work will be accepted one week after the due date.

Please NOTE: There are several functions later in the book that Microsoft has changed since this book was published. I have presented some workarounds to the issues, so please be aware.

Quizzes and Exams

Quizzes are completed online at the end of each chapter. Chapter exams are completed online and in a strict time frame. There will be no make-up for any missed exams unless an arrangement has been made prior to the exam date. All exams will be taken online and are on a timed basis.

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