PHYS 214 :: Physics Illinois :: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Course Grading
Course grading will proceed in compliance with University policy as given in Article 3, Part 1 of the Student Code.
Gradebook
You will be able to view your grades on all components of the course using the course gradebook. Check that your lab and quiz grades are correctly entered in the gradebook.
Any discrepancies found in your student gradebook should be brought to the attention of your section instructor immediately.
Grading
Your final grade for Physics 214 will be based upon your total score on all the components of the course. The total possible score is 1000 points.
| Course Component | Number of Assignments | Number Dropped per Semester | Maximum Points per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prelecture | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Lecture (i>clickers) | 20 | 5 | 15 |
| Homework | 6 | 0 | 115 |
| Online Quizzes | 6 | 0 | 30 |
| Discussion Quizzes | 6 | 1 | 145 |
| Labs | 4 | 0 | 145 |
| Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 0 | 200 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 0 | 340 |
Bonus Points: 3 points
You will have an opportunity to earn up to 3 bonus points via the following activities.
- 2 surveys
Bonus points will be added on top of the total sum of points you earn in this course when calculating your final score at the end of the semester.
Final Grade
The following table will be used to assign final grades.
| Final Grade | Minimum Points |
|---|---|
| A+ | 950 |
| A | 920 |
| A- | 900 |
| B+ | 880 |
| B | 860 |
| B- | 835 |
| C+ | 810 |
| C | 780 |
| C- | 750 |
| D+ | 720 |
| D | 690 |
| D- | 610 |
| F | <610 |